AranhaHunter
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chandoog said:
Sure, you can play with 4 friends on 1 PSP. Go for it.
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Buzz! Quiz TV - Official Thread of Quiztacular Quiztestants!
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Sure, you can play with 4 friends on 1 PSP. Go for it.
thats good- i dont know colonial american history at ALL. i played jeopardy with a friend who is a history teacher and all the game turns into is who knows more obscure facts and is not going to miss any questions. when he started getting answers about the names of Egyptian gods, i knew i was outclassed.Jim said:I've been playing the US Retail version for a bit now (after playing Jeopardy for a while), and the questions are way better balanced in Buzz, but they are not straight up "easy". They are pretty much all pop-culture related, so there's no need to brush up on your Colonial American history or anything. There are not a ton of simple "buzz in and win" questions, there's a good mix of question types that level out the field somewhat.
Having lots of fun with the game. The awesome wireless buzzers really make it. Online is very seamless. Good trophies tooThe user created questions work really nicely.
also, i got an email today with a $5 off coupon at best buy for the game. i will probably grab it over the lunch hour!
distantmantra
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Best Buy was zero help last night. They had it in stock, but it took 30 minutes and FOUR employees to find it in their back warehouse...
I got the Play 1 MyBuzz game Bronze and the He's On Fire Silver trophies last night.
I got 11,130 points in one game, but still not enough for the Bronze 15,000 points trophy.
Clinton514 said:
I got the Play 1 MyBuzz game Bronze and the He's On Fire Silver trophies last night.
I got 11,130 points in one game, but still not enough for the Bronze 15,000 points trophy.
blindrocket
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The commercial for the PSP version made it look AWESOME. When I get a PSP I am definitely getting it.
As for Buzz! Quiz TV, I hope GameXchange calls me today saying it is in. That's the only downside from preordering from them is that they don't usually get the game ON release day.
As for Buzz! Quiz TV, I hope GameXchange calls me today saying it is in. That's the only downside from preordering from them is that they don't usually get the game ON release day.
AranhaHunter
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Can you play offline 2 vs 2?
TheMissingLink
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Any PSP impressions?
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
TheMissingLink said:
seconded.
surprised at the lack of coverage for the psp version.
AranhaHunter
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chandoog said:
Considering you can't find the PSP game for sale anywhere, this is not surprising.
TheSmokingManX
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So I take it from reading this thread that with online play and user-created quizzes, this is worth buying instead of Scene It on 360?
My wife really wanted a quiz game - and Jeopardy on PSN is such a crashing bore of a disappointment - so she picked this up yesterday. I was really surprised at how fun it was to just play each other, the different modes add a lot to the enjoyment and of course everyone having a dedicated controller adds a lot too. We didn't know anything about the game really until we played it and were quite happy with it, especially when we found the user-generated quizzes. Tried out a Simpsons trivia quiz and that was really good, hopefully lots of people put all kinds of quizzes out there.
While we were playing last night my brother sent me a message asking if it was any good since he and his gf were looking for a good trivia game and were similarly let down by Jeopardy, I sold him on it fairly quickly. He should be picking up a copy today so we can play against him tonight... that should be a fairly intense 2v2 battle as all of us enjoy a smug sense of trivia aptitude.
While we were playing last night my brother sent me a message asking if it was any good since he and his gf were looking for a good trivia game and were similarly let down by Jeopardy, I sold him on it fairly quickly. He should be picking up a copy today so we can play against him tonight... that should be a fairly intense 2v2 battle as all of us enjoy a smug sense of trivia aptitude.
Gary Whitta
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I didn't know this was out but saw it at the store today so grabbed it on impulse. I notice that it offers "sofa vs sofa" online play so if anyone is down for some online games lemme know.
(My PSN name is whitta if anyone wants to add me.)
(My PSN name is whitta if anyone wants to add me.)
SirFodderton
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Just played this over thanksgiving weekend and wow if you can manage to round up 8 buzzers this makes a great party game. Rockband wasn't touched all night.
FlashFlooder
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Love this game.... I just think $6 is too much for an extra 500 questions....
Here's hoping they do a bundle with the quiz packs for this game, I'd like to pick up as many as possible.
Here's hoping they do a bundle with the quiz packs for this game, I'd like to pick up as many as possible.
I'm picking this up today as an alternative to Smarty Pants (great questions, terrible presentation). Hope they keep putting out the DLC, as that's really what lured me in. Never played the series before, but I played the PSP demo and it was solid enough. Not expecting YDKJ but it seems good.
AranhaHunter
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What's YDKJ?
Buzz is a good game, I just there was more play options and options to have the game longer or shorter. More media wouldn't hurt either (i.e. playing songs, movies, etc)
Buzz is a good game, I just there was more play options and options to have the game longer or shorter. More media wouldn't hurt either (i.e. playing songs, movies, etc)
You Don't Know Jack (The Ride in particular) aka the best trivia game (video game or otherwise) ever.
Game is fun. I obviously understand why, but I really wish the video-game pack wasn't so Sony-focused and really was just general trivia about video games. Same thing with Smarty Pants, where the questions were actually interesting and challenging but every single one was about EA.
AranhaHunter
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I haven't bought any DLC, is it worth it? I'm thinking movies because my family members that play the game don't know much about American Culture or videogames....
The questions seem to be pretty good, just like the other questions more or less. I'd stay away from the video-game pack for the reason mentioned above, but other than that I think it just comes down to interest, so just avoid American culture if you think it's not up your alley (I should have done this with the National Geographic pack, but I couldn't resist getting more variety). You can also turn them "off" in the options if there's one you don't want to come up when you're, e.g, playing with your family.
AranhaHunter
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I might get the comedy and National Geographic DLC.
Also does anyone know if this game has Voice Chat? I'll probably be moving soon and this is one of the few games that I could play with my parents and with my girlfriend, but it would kinda suck if we can't chat while playing online....
Also does anyone know if this game has Voice Chat? I'll probably be moving soon and this is one of the few games that I could play with my parents and with my girlfriend, but it would kinda suck if we can't chat while playing online....
Not that anyone but Aranha and I care about this game at this point BUT here are my impressions about the game after more playthroughs.
-Pretty fun party game that I would actually put about on par with Smarty Pants. Questions and gameplay variety in Smarty Pants is better, but presentation is better in Buzz, and the buzzers are much better than remotes.
-The game is in DIRE need of more gameplay mechanics and question types. After playing through my first game I thought the different question formats were fun and I couldn't wait to see what else was in store. Then I realized that's it. YDKJ spoiled me, but come on. Also, the picture matching-game is just stupid.
-Presentation needs more variety. Having the same win animation and the same pre- and end-game comments every time is just silly. Trivial (har) maybe, but for a game that focuses so much on a "fun" presentation, you'd think they'd include more variety.
I'm happy to have another trivia game in my arsenal for parties. And despite the mediocre (and usually easy) questions, this still beats the shit out of a borefest like Trivial Pursuit. But Buzz reinforces my belief that no trivia game will ever come close to YDKJ.
-Pretty fun party game that I would actually put about on par with Smarty Pants. Questions and gameplay variety in Smarty Pants is better, but presentation is better in Buzz, and the buzzers are much better than remotes.
-The game is in DIRE need of more gameplay mechanics and question types. After playing through my first game I thought the different question formats were fun and I couldn't wait to see what else was in store. Then I realized that's it. YDKJ spoiled me, but come on. Also, the picture matching-game is just stupid.
-Presentation needs more variety. Having the same win animation and the same pre- and end-game comments every time is just silly. Trivial (har) maybe, but for a game that focuses so much on a "fun" presentation, you'd think they'd include more variety.
I'm happy to have another trivia game in my arsenal for parties. And despite the mediocre (and usually easy) questions, this still beats the shit out of a borefest like Trivial Pursuit. But Buzz reinforces my belief that no trivia game will ever come close to YDKJ.
Bill_the_Butcher
Member
I don't think Sony is backing this game enough. I have brought it to three family holiday parties and between them it single handedly sold two PS3's. It's a huge hit every where I bring it. I wish they'd support it more with more frequent question packs though. It is just a solid trivia game, a lot of the demographic with the money to buy a PS3 love trivia.
AltogetherAndrews
Member
Can I play older Buzz games using the new controllers?
One of my friends hates Sony with a passion, he wouldn't allow any of his family members to buy anything with "Sony" on it he even spams my inbox with every anti-playstation article he could find, so the guys were at my place and we played a couple of Buzz games, he was so entertained that after a few weeks he went out and bought A PS3, the shock was so hard on us that some of our friends made a Facebook group for the news, others were circulating E-mails and SMS like it's news of the year, some of us still don't believe it :lol
He still hates Sony, he wouldn't even let us take a picture of him with his new PS3, I guess that would mean admitting defeat.
He still hates Sony, he wouldn't even let us take a picture of him with his new PS3, I guess that would mean admitting defeat.
Psychotext
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I really wish the online mode for this was a bit better. They should make it so you can pick the rounds you play. Not to mention being able to save your name / char.
(Oh, and I hate the fact that other players on your machine can't get trophies too... but I think that's more of a PS3 problem than a game problem)
(Oh, and I hate the fact that other players on your machine can't get trophies too... but I think that's more of a PS3 problem than a game problem)
SirFodderton
Member
This is now the game of choice over rockband at parties. It lets more people get involved. 8 player support is awesome and there are times I've had couples team up on 1 buzzer making the player limit even higher. It's fun to watch people play also. Jeering the person who only bets 50 while everyone bets the limit is good times.
Pristine_Condition
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Markade said:
Yeah. This game and Rag Doll Kung Fu are the choice party games now for us, too. We've got all the good question packs, too.
I've gotta get 4 more buzzers though. My friends reliably remember to bring beer/wine/liquor, but don't always remember to bring their buzzers, if they own them. (At least they have their priorities straight though!)
Actually, we kind like to play the 4 buzzer mode anyway though. 8 players is cool, but we miss "Pass the Bomb" and "Pie Fight" too much. Maybe with the next Buzz, or as a DLC, they could add a new mode or two that would work only for large parties, to replace those lost modes.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
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Pristine_Condition said:
Buy PS2 version of Buzz. The controllers should work on PS3 and the PS2 buzz games now cost around $10.
Oh and I think I should buy this game!
AltogetherAndrews
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So, old Buzz games with new Buzz controllers, yes or no?
AltogetherAndrews
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Thank you
teruterubozu
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This game has officially replaced plastic instruments and the Wii for large family/friend gatherings at our house. The PSP version is pretty good too - great for long trips, plus you can pass it around with up to 4 players.
SirFodderton
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yay more buzz games incoming http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jso9QEr5Uic
http://www.scee.presscentre.com/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=4789&NewsAreaID=2
The PS3 version has your name all over it literally. Buzz!: Quiz World lets you build your own personal player profile and tracks how well youre doing not through a leaderboard but through the words of Buzz himself. Hell address you by name and hell keep notes on what youre good at and what youre not and hell make you, your family and friends giggle with personal quips when you least expect it.
As well as 5,000 brand new questions, the game features new characters, new rounds including a highly messy gunge tank round (so watch your outfit), and a new range of game modes that let you choose exactly how you want to play whether you fancy a quick, fun game with your friends, or a seriously entertaining clash of general knowledge brainpower with your family, Buzz!: Quiz World lets you decide. Sofa vs. Sofa online play has also been given a boost now, with 8 player match ups for PlayStation®Network quiz battles.
http://www.scee.presscentre.com/Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=4789&NewsAreaID=2
The PS3 version has your name all over it literally. Buzz!: Quiz World lets you build your own personal player profile and tracks how well youre doing not through a leaderboard but through the words of Buzz himself. Hell address you by name and hell keep notes on what youre good at and what youre not and hell make you, your family and friends giggle with personal quips when you least expect it.
As well as 5,000 brand new questions, the game features new characters, new rounds including a highly messy gunge tank round (so watch your outfit), and a new range of game modes that let you choose exactly how you want to play whether you fancy a quick, fun game with your friends, or a seriously entertaining clash of general knowledge brainpower with your family, Buzz!: Quiz World lets you decide. Sofa vs. Sofa online play has also been given a boost now, with 8 player match ups for PlayStation®Network quiz battles.
Psychotext
Member
I really don't understand why they aren't offering these as paid DLC updates.
Valkyr Junkie
Member
Oh my gentle Jesus. Someone get to making the gifs :lol
Corran Horn
May the Schwartz be with you
An expansion pack DLC type of thing would be cool...but Im still buying anyway I guess. My friends like playing this game and more quiz type games would be nice
untoldhero
Member
So I've been playing this for the past few days and it is such an awesome party game. Why hadn't I bought this earlier I don't know! Some of the rounds get a lil stale after a while but the DLC packs make up for it
Which brings me to the fact that Buzz! Quiz World comes out this month.
Who's getting it? I'm looking forward to the new challenges and rounds
Which brings me to the fact that Buzz! Quiz World comes out this month.
Who's getting it? I'm looking forward to the new challenges and rounds
Psychotext
Member
I just can't see myself buying the standalone stuff for this. Why they haven't taken advantage of DD / PSN to add all the new functionality in packs is beyond me.
untoldhero said:So I've been playing this for the past few days and it is such an awesome party game. Why hadn't I bought this earlier I don't know! Some of the rounds get a lil stale after a while but the DLC packs make up for it
Which brings me to the fact that Buzz! Quiz World comes out this month.
Who's getting it? I'm looking forward to the new challenges and rounds
I'm getting it, can't wait. I'm glad they've decided to store profiles, that was my major gripe with the first PS3 one. I just hope it has the voiceover names for everyone that plays it although I read they also have nicknames people can use in case it doesn't have their name.
untoldhero
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I don't know, it's kind of like the Guitar Hero situation don't you think?Psychotext said:
Psychotext
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Well... other than the fact that Activision are money grabbing scum...untoldhero said:
I don't really have anything against the "sequels", but given it's a first party title I really don't see why they aren't offering some sort of benefit to existing owners (by way of update packs). It's made worse because I know that it's only a short while after I buy one that the next one is released, and there's not been anything worthy of a rebuy so far.
On the bright side, you can usually grab them (in the UK at least) for very little.
Square Triangle
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Gamestop has a listing if its' release on 11/10/09..could have sworn some other dumb FPS game comes out that day too.
Kotaku also just wrote a Hands-On preview of it- here bitches
Sounds pretty interesting, nothing major but the game is a riot with friends over.
$40 for the software, sold.