Showing posts with label Games. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Games. Show all posts
Monday, November 05, 2012
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Monday, September 24, 2012
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Nintendo Wii - My Fear
Almost everyone I know is getting a Wii and it is still hard to find the system in most stores. The other day I was at Best Buy checking out Wii games with both of my nieces and they were showing me different games they wanted and I noticed a few others that were cheap at $20. Did I say a few others, there were tons of crappy looking cheap games and the first thing that came to mind was the gaming crash of the early 1980's.
The main reason for this crash in the early 80's was the flood of crappy low quality games and multiple systems with everyone trying to make a buck and the industry wouldn't be what it is today without the Nintendo NES coming out in 1985 and becoming very popular by making good quality games and saving the day. I never had a ColecoVision, Intellivision, or Atari system, but a friend of mine down the street had one and I remember how bad the games were. Just check out this game, classified by many as one of the worst games of all time.
See, I told you it was bad. Nintendo is on a roll and making a lot of money with the still hard to find Wii, but I am just hoping that the Wii does not create the same problem and make people stop buying Nintendo products. I really like Nintendo for all that they have done over the years, eventhough I do find myself playing the Xbox 360 and PS3 more because of the HD graphics and I know they both have bad games, but seriously, not as many that are on the Wii.
After I starting writing this I found this chart through Google. It contains the average ratings of game reviews on all of the most recent systems. Wow, exactly what I observed by browsing though the BB aisles, but most consumers aren't as observant as I am so once again the game makers better change something before they do figure out what is going on. Here is what you can do, go to Metacritic to find out the average score for a game before you buy it, maybe if everyone can get their friends to do this also, then the game makers will figure it out and stop flooding the market with these lower quality games. [metacritic]
[reference wikipedia]
The main reason for this crash in the early 80's was the flood of crappy low quality games and multiple systems with everyone trying to make a buck and the industry wouldn't be what it is today without the Nintendo NES coming out in 1985 and becoming very popular by making good quality games and saving the day. I never had a ColecoVision, Intellivision, or Atari system, but a friend of mine down the street had one and I remember how bad the games were. Just check out this game, classified by many as one of the worst games of all time.
See, I told you it was bad. Nintendo is on a roll and making a lot of money with the still hard to find Wii, but I am just hoping that the Wii does not create the same problem and make people stop buying Nintendo products. I really like Nintendo for all that they have done over the years, eventhough I do find myself playing the Xbox 360 and PS3 more because of the HD graphics and I know they both have bad games, but seriously, not as many that are on the Wii.
After I starting writing this I found this chart through Google. It contains the average ratings of game reviews on all of the most recent systems. Wow, exactly what I observed by browsing though the BB aisles, but most consumers aren't as observant as I am so once again the game makers better change something before they do figure out what is going on. Here is what you can do, go to Metacritic to find out the average score for a game before you buy it, maybe if everyone can get their friends to do this also, then the game makers will figure it out and stop flooding the market with these lower quality games. [metacritic]
[reference wikipedia]
Thursday, August 07, 2008
iPhone gaming (what I want to see)
This is the kind of gaming I want to see on the iPhone. Of course the big N would never compromise their portable gaming market, but seriously, if Nintendo would make a new Gameboy that used this concept I would buy it.
Monday, August 04, 2008
PixelJunk Eden
I forgot to show this game off last week when I got it. The game is called PixelJunk Eden and it is a PSN game available on the PS3. I didn't shoot it with a digital camera, embedded in the game is a recorder function that you can upload game play directly to youtube. I see a lot more games doing this in the future, since most people that play games like to show off what they have done.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Game of the Week
Connect 4, you may or may not remember this game from your childhood, but now you can play online.
Saturday, June 07, 2008
More Saints Row 2 videos
Gary Busey says you must buy Saints Row 2, so we will buy it. Otherwise he will send his teeth after you.
Friday, June 06, 2008
Saints Row 2 trailer
Making a little fun of GTA IV are we. Well, I really liked the first Saints Row, so I imagine this one should be just as good. OK, lets be honest, this game looks totally awesome. I keep watching the trailer over and over, it is hilarious and I can't wait for it to come out.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
GTA for the NES
See more funny videos at CollegeHumor
Not much I have to say about this one, thanks for the link Jer.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Thursday, May 08, 2008
GTA IV - My Review
(I started writing this last Friday & have updated anything that has changed)
Now that I have been playing Grand Theft Auto IV for the past week, I felt it was time to tell you what I think of the game. I know everyone and their uncle has reviewed this game, but I have played it on both the Xbox 360 and the PS3 and wanted to give my personal thoughts. I started with the 360 version after standing in line for a couple of hours Monday at midnight with a couple buddies (I think I was the oldest one in line). Of course I got home and played it for a few hours (didn't regret it, but I felt it at work the next morning). I immediately loved it just for the simple fact that it improved the things I always thought were problems in last 3 installments like for starters the graphics and a free roaming camera when your walking.
Game play - You play an Eastern European named Niko that has come to America to live the life that his cousin Roman told him so much about, but shortly after he arrives, he finds out that Roman was BS'n him big time. It is very simply a top notch game, my friend Justin and others think the driving needs to be updated with a patch for how loose they are, but I personally think that is the way it will be on the 360, as for the PS3 driving doesn't seem to have the same short comings. Anything goes in GTA IV, you can just drive around and people watch if you choose to do so, that is one of the things I enjoy about free roaming games. You can walk, drive any car, motorcycle, helicopter you see or just explore. What more can you ask for in a game.
Online - Online game play has been around for a long time on the PC front, but Xbox Live made it a necessary component for console gaming with the introduction of the Microsoft Xbox back in 2001. Since then online gaming has grown to be one of the most popular things to do while playing games especially with the next gen consoles, Xbox 360, PS3 and yes the Wii. Enough about the history of online gaming, I really need to tell you how it is on GTA IV, well for starters, in as few words as I can type it is simply amazing. I haven't played a lot of sessions of the online component, but spent over 4 hours one night with 2 buddies just checking out the entire city on the 360. I had a total blast just roaming the city while chatting it up with buddies. One person can drive while others can get in also as passengers. I have read that some guy thinks that GTA will be the most played online game soon (updated: it has taken the #1 spot on Xbox Live), to beat out Halo and Call of Duty 4, and I don't see why not, as for GTA, it has a larger appeal than your typical first person shooter. That PS3 seems to be the same thing, but I am waiting for my brothers to get their copy and other friends to get back into town to give it a true testing.
Xbox 360 vs. PS3 - Like most reviews have stated both versions look really good and play very similar, but I think the controls on the PS3 are a little more solid. I don't know if it is the Dual Shock 3 precision or if it is a coding thing, but for me when I play the PS3 version it seems that I have better control of the character and cars. The advantages of the 360 are the achievement points and the additional exclusive content that Microsoft paid $50 million for. The advantages of the PS3 are better controls and the city seems bigger by the raw power of the PS3 being able to draw more of the world faster. One other advantage of the PS3 is the reliability of the system, the 360 is getting better, but I still remember when I got the RROD (red ring of death). (Update: My PS3 version stopped working on Saturday, apparently this is only affecting a small portion of players and I did not get it going until late Sunday. I had to go through these 12 steps to get it going, but now I know to just log out, start the game and then log in if I want to play online and it works just fine) (Update: A patch was released and now everything seems to be working just fine.) For what system to buy it for would depend on what system you have and how many of your friends have that have the same system.
Overall thoughts - Like what everything I've posted for the past few months about how excited I was for GTA IV, Take Two spent the estimated $100 million very well on making one the best gaming experiences I have ever had. For starters I really like the main character and the story so far (Update: the story is top notch). Online is great and will indeed keep me coming back for some time. Both the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions are very comparable and recommend either one. Finally, all I have to say is if you like video games and want to experience one of the best games ever made (IMO) then you need to look no further than Grand Theft Auto IV.
(Also, I will try to add some pictures of both systems soon)
Now that I have been playing Grand Theft Auto IV for the past week, I felt it was time to tell you what I think of the game. I know everyone and their uncle has reviewed this game, but I have played it on both the Xbox 360 and the PS3 and wanted to give my personal thoughts. I started with the 360 version after standing in line for a couple of hours Monday at midnight with a couple buddies (I think I was the oldest one in line). Of course I got home and played it for a few hours (didn't regret it, but I felt it at work the next morning). I immediately loved it just for the simple fact that it improved the things I always thought were problems in last 3 installments like for starters the graphics and a free roaming camera when your walking.
Game play - You play an Eastern European named Niko that has come to America to live the life that his cousin Roman told him so much about, but shortly after he arrives, he finds out that Roman was BS'n him big time. It is very simply a top notch game, my friend Justin and others think the driving needs to be updated with a patch for how loose they are, but I personally think that is the way it will be on the 360, as for the PS3 driving doesn't seem to have the same short comings. Anything goes in GTA IV, you can just drive around and people watch if you choose to do so, that is one of the things I enjoy about free roaming games. You can walk, drive any car, motorcycle, helicopter you see or just explore. What more can you ask for in a game.
Online - Online game play has been around for a long time on the PC front, but Xbox Live made it a necessary component for console gaming with the introduction of the Microsoft Xbox back in 2001. Since then online gaming has grown to be one of the most popular things to do while playing games especially with the next gen consoles, Xbox 360, PS3 and yes the Wii. Enough about the history of online gaming, I really need to tell you how it is on GTA IV, well for starters, in as few words as I can type it is simply amazing. I haven't played a lot of sessions of the online component, but spent over 4 hours one night with 2 buddies just checking out the entire city on the 360. I had a total blast just roaming the city while chatting it up with buddies. One person can drive while others can get in also as passengers. I have read that some guy thinks that GTA will be the most played online game soon (updated: it has taken the #1 spot on Xbox Live), to beat out Halo and Call of Duty 4, and I don't see why not, as for GTA, it has a larger appeal than your typical first person shooter. That PS3 seems to be the same thing, but I am waiting for my brothers to get their copy and other friends to get back into town to give it a true testing.
Xbox 360 vs. PS3 - Like most reviews have stated both versions look really good and play very similar, but I think the controls on the PS3 are a little more solid. I don't know if it is the Dual Shock 3 precision or if it is a coding thing, but for me when I play the PS3 version it seems that I have better control of the character and cars. The advantages of the 360 are the achievement points and the additional exclusive content that Microsoft paid $50 million for. The advantages of the PS3 are better controls and the city seems bigger by the raw power of the PS3 being able to draw more of the world faster. One other advantage of the PS3 is the reliability of the system, the 360 is getting better, but I still remember when I got the RROD (red ring of death). (Update: My PS3 version stopped working on Saturday, apparently this is only affecting a small portion of players and I did not get it going until late Sunday. I had to go through these 12 steps to get it going, but now I know to just log out, start the game and then log in if I want to play online and it works just fine) (Update: A patch was released and now everything seems to be working just fine.) For what system to buy it for would depend on what system you have and how many of your friends have that have the same system.
Overall thoughts - Like what everything I've posted for the past few months about how excited I was for GTA IV, Take Two spent the estimated $100 million very well on making one the best gaming experiences I have ever had. For starters I really like the main character and the story so far (Update: the story is top notch). Online is great and will indeed keep me coming back for some time. Both the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions are very comparable and recommend either one. Finally, all I have to say is if you like video games and want to experience one of the best games ever made (IMO) then you need to look no further than Grand Theft Auto IV.
(Also, I will try to add some pictures of both systems soon)
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Friday, May 02, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
Game|Life: Episode 10
I mainly posted this one for future reference for myself. I currently have 2 old NES that don't work properly and this probably is the solution that I need.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Are Video Games Really Bad For You?
Most reporters in the media want to tell the general public that games are bad for us and that they make us more violent. I beg to differ and encourage you to watch this video.
[via kotaku]
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Game of the day
Today's game of the day is called the Monty Python's Spamalot game. The object of the game is that you get to pick either the English or the French and then you chuck livestock at the enemy to save your castle. Pretty basic, but worth a few chuckles. I also recommend seeing the SPAMALOT musical that is playing in New York City as seen on The Office last season, because it is super funny, even if you have jet lag from a red eye flight.
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