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REVIEW: The Legend of Zelda – Skyward Sword
13 years ago
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
Monday, 15 September 2008
Beautiful Katamari
BEAUTIFUL KATAMARI 7/10 MENTALIST JAPANESE GAME THAT HAS BEEN OUT FOR AGES ON THE PS2!!
Basically you are the Prince of the universe and it is your job to roll up: Pins, pigs, people, pussy cats, ninja stars, cars, buildings, elephants, places, planets, comets, etc
A fantasticle micro review is also here! courtesy of Pete from http://theartmodern.blogspot.com/ & http://voicestellmetoburnthings.blogspot.com/
Beautiful Katamari
Last Played Online: 15/9/2008
405 of 1250
24 of 40 Achievements
There are a few negatives for die hard Katamari fans to be found here, I find the controls are not quite as responsive as the PS2 version, and to get the whole 1000 G's from the game you MUST BUY THE DOWNLOAD CONTENT! See I would have got that regardless as the game is lush, but the fact that you are literally forced to do so.. SUCKS BIG TIME!!!
Also signs you out of XBOX LIVE, if you are not doing online which pisses me off somewhat.
Basically you are the Prince of the universe and it is your job to roll up: Pins, pigs, people, pussy cats, ninja stars, cars, buildings, elephants, places, planets, comets, etc
A fantasticle micro review is also here! courtesy of Pete from http://theartmodern.blogspot.com/ & http://voicestellmetoburnthings.blogspot.com/
Beautiful Katamari
Last Played Online: 15/9/2008
405 of 1250
24 of 40 Achievements
There are a few negatives for die hard Katamari fans to be found here, I find the controls are not quite as responsive as the PS2 version, and to get the whole 1000 G's from the game you MUST BUY THE DOWNLOAD CONTENT! See I would have got that regardless as the game is lush, but the fact that you are literally forced to do so.. SUCKS BIG TIME!!!
Also signs you out of XBOX LIVE, if you are not doing online which pisses me off somewhat.
Tuesday, 9 September 2008
One Love
Me and my daughter about a year and a half ago, pic taken by the both of us!
So hard not seeing her every day, yet thinking about her every second... Two days every two weeks, barely scratches the surface tbh UK law needs to sort itself out!
Strange where music takes you?
The Korgis - Everybody's got to learn sometime http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykxwwQxzKE4
Justin Hayward - Forever Autumn http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO9Qx7Kp_I8
Supreme and UFO on Go Mental II 1997 - Forever Autmn http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2k-6DwiWkk&feature=PlayList&p=DBA4068008E0C301&index=19
O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9MzKJak_ZQ&feature=PlayList&p=D5EA3DBF1ED8ADE1&index=4
Saturday, 6 September 2008
Friday, 5 September 2008
Thursday, 4 September 2008
What Is THIS Flava!!?
I know this may seem a little bit strange, but.... Zomg'z this toothpaste is amazing! Just cant remember what, but this flavour reminds me of something?
Never thought i'd be posting any of that but normal service will resume now.
EVERY EXTEND EXTRA EXTREME
E4 - 7/10 RELAXING SHOOTER'ISH GAME TRY THE DEMO WELL WORTH A SHOT!
Download the demo from XBOX LIVE and see if you like it? Feels a bit strange at 1st, but you will soon loose hours of your day :)
Last Played Online: 12/8/2008
115 of 200
7 of 12 Achievements
Wednesday, 3 September 2008
CRACKDOWN
Crackdown - 10/10 SUPERB GAME, BECOME THE LAW!
I love this game, gives you a real sense of character development as you level up (can be done very rapidly). It is not a really challenging game to finish by any means, but it is great to explore especially online. I remember playing co-op with a friend and making my way up the agency tower... Felt proper sick looking down from that height and when you fall it does tend to make your stomach go a little weird.
Throughout the game you can collect green orbs (300) to enhance your jumping abilities *completed*, and blue orbs (500) that are simply hidden around the game *15 to go*. The download content for this is worth the points, and contains vehicles and extra races/challenges.
If you enjoyed Test Drive Unlimited you will like the driving style of the cars here, some of which level up along with your character.
The Japanese vers of the game works on the UK console and has far better cover art!
Last Played Online: 13/7/2008
780 of 1250
40 of 50 Achievements
I love this game, gives you a real sense of character development as you level up (can be done very rapidly). It is not a really challenging game to finish by any means, but it is great to explore especially online. I remember playing co-op with a friend and making my way up the agency tower... Felt proper sick looking down from that height and when you fall it does tend to make your stomach go a little weird.
Throughout the game you can collect green orbs (300) to enhance your jumping abilities *completed*, and blue orbs (500) that are simply hidden around the game *15 to go*. The download content for this is worth the points, and contains vehicles and extra races/challenges.
If you enjoyed Test Drive Unlimited you will like the driving style of the cars here, some of which level up along with your character.
The Japanese vers of the game works on the UK console and has far better cover art!
Last Played Online: 13/7/2008
780 of 1250
40 of 50 Achievements
Tuesday, 2 September 2008
Triggerheart Exelica - XBOX LIVE Arcade
Triggerheart Exelica - 8/10 AMAZINGLY GOOD BULLET HELL ESQ TRADITIONAL SHOOTER!
Really good old style shooter, will take a while to get 100% completion from these ladies.
Never played this on the DREAMCAST or ARCADE but easy to get to grips with never the less.
If you have never heard of traditional shooters = think space invaders on illegal substances! Tbh this isn't overwhelming in the bullet hell way but will totally crush you initially.
Last Played Online: 12/8/2008
35 of 200
3 of 12 Achievements
Really good old style shooter, will take a while to get 100% completion from these ladies.
Never played this on the DREAMCAST or ARCADE but easy to get to grips with never the less.
If you have never heard of traditional shooters = think space invaders on illegal substances! Tbh this isn't overwhelming in the bullet hell way but will totally crush you initially.
Last Played Online: 12/8/2008
35 of 200
3 of 12 Achievements
Monday, 1 September 2008
XBOX 360 Reviews
Going to be briefly reviewing every 360 game I have ever played including XBOX LIVE Arcade titles. Has been a while since I played the majority of them as there has been a lot of trash to sift through :)
On the positive there are some truly epic titles in there too! Feel free to disagree with any of my comments as we are all entitled to differing opinions, and its likely that I have missed out on some of the finer points of many games (had a lot going on and oodles of retro titles loitering).
On the positive there are some truly epic titles in there too! Feel free to disagree with any of my comments as we are all entitled to differing opinions, and its likely that I have missed out on some of the finer points of many games (had a lot going on and oodles of retro titles loitering).
Sunday, 31 August 2008
pseudonym - Katsujinken
The Japanese phrase katsujinken means "life giving sword" and refers to the use of a sword to preserve life.
The concept touches a dimension beyond technical skill, alone. It can be seen as decisiveness, willpower and the principal technical ability to defeat an opponent or more. One rider against 1000, is one of the metaphors that has been used to describe katsujinken.
I grew attached to the name whilst training in Ninjutsu, and used it as my pseudonym on the net. Strangely though it has slipped into my real life, I occasionally get called Katsu, Kats by close friends.
My personal feeling/reasoning behind the name:
Just because something looks like it will, it may not.
The fear, talk, hype of something does not ensure it will be what you heard.
There is a decision in everything.
Everything can lead to a positive.
It is highly unlikely that you actually understand me.
Think outside the box.
Whatever you are given, you have choices to make.
The concept touches a dimension beyond technical skill, alone. It can be seen as decisiveness, willpower and the principal technical ability to defeat an opponent or more. One rider against 1000, is one of the metaphors that has been used to describe katsujinken.
I grew attached to the name whilst training in Ninjutsu, and used it as my pseudonym on the net. Strangely though it has slipped into my real life, I occasionally get called Katsu, Kats by close friends.
My personal feeling/reasoning behind the name:
Just because something looks like it will, it may not.
The fear, talk, hype of something does not ensure it will be what you heard.
There is a decision in everything.
Everything can lead to a positive.
It is highly unlikely that you actually understand me.
Think outside the box.
Whatever you are given, you have choices to make.
Saturday, 30 August 2008
Blogger.com widget shizzles pop'in me off
Added a few Widget type things here with the greatest of ease, all except my Flickr that is as for some CRAZY reason that appears to be BADDONG.
(If you don't know BADDONG you really must seek out the film KUNG POW!)
If I am "doing it wrong" fair enough I admit the PHAIL, however anyone who can assist please do as I really want to get a slide show up in here!?
(If you don't know BADDONG you really must seek out the film KUNG POW!)
If I am "doing it wrong" fair enough I admit the PHAIL, however anyone who can assist please do as I really want to get a slide show up in here!?
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
New Facebook group formed for CHROMEHOUNDS!
CHROMEHOUNDS self help get in now! Glitchers and other sort can GTFO!
Monday, 7 July 2008
Upgrade me!?
Getting close to mobile phone upgrade time.... But what to choose?
Looking at getting into this Twitter biz, Qik, Youtube mobile uploads, GPS could be useful after trying to find a location previously on my bike was total chaos with a paper thing >.<
Right now I have a Samsung D840 slider with 2MP cam, which has served me very well. With the exception of some highly irritating dust inside the screen, poor picture quality in low light and the occasional lock-up... But the size and basic functionality has been a joy for the last 18 months!
I'm currently looking at upgrading to a high end Samsung, Nokia, and LG atm with 5MP decent flash and other good stuff? As there has been so many advances since my last upgrade i'm keen to experience them all 1st hand!
Not interested whatsoever with the iPhone as from what I have seen review wise on TV & the web, the basic functions (SMS, photo's and video along with calling) are on the pap side.
Looking at getting into this Twitter biz, Qik, Youtube mobile uploads, GPS could be useful after trying to find a location previously on my bike was total chaos with a paper thing >.<
Right now I have a Samsung D840 slider with 2MP cam, which has served me very well. With the exception of some highly irritating dust inside the screen, poor picture quality in low light and the occasional lock-up... But the size and basic functionality has been a joy for the last 18 months!
I'm currently looking at upgrading to a high end Samsung, Nokia, and LG atm with 5MP decent flash and other good stuff? As there has been so many advances since my last upgrade i'm keen to experience them all 1st hand!
Not interested whatsoever with the iPhone as from what I have seen review wise on TV & the web, the basic functions (SMS, photo's and video along with calling) are on the pap side.
Pretty words
Friday, 27 June 2008
Finally
I now drink Beer!!!!!!!!!!!
Tyskie
Cobra 660ml <(^.^<)
Carlsberg
Carling
Fosters
Not loving:
Becks
Don't worry Vodka I still prefer you!
Tyskie
Cobra 660ml <(^.^<)
Carlsberg
Carling
Fosters
Not loving:
Becks
Don't worry Vodka I still prefer you!
Thursday, 15 November 2007
Downloads Killed The Retro* - END OF AN AES....
Yes it's sad but true, we all knew it would happen one day and as much as we all may dislike it, I'm sure somewhere deep down inside in the smallest of ways... We all at some point in our lives, we wanted it to happen!
I remember when MAME was popular... I truly hated this with a passion as it made a lot of titles available without giving anything back to the gaming community. In fact for me it took the soul from both PCB & general console gaming, and tore it to shreds.
Today we have the NEO-GEO & other system's classic title's legally download-able for all, on the Wii and the XBOX 360 at a very reasonable price!?
To add to this you can also get some of the Neo-Geo fixes on the PS2, Wii, PSP, Wii, 360, and original XBOX (however these are mainly 2D fighters or the Metal Slug series). Could this be the real end of the NEO-GEO / MVS & Retro market?
I sold my AES & NGCD a few years ago, which I regretted at the time, but I kept my MVS setup. Whilst it may have not be as sexy as the home system, it still plays the games and kept my Neo feed going which was all that I needed...
I have to say I'm actually looking forward to seeing what download-able Wii titles will be on offer in the future? Especially at the current moment this platform has the most diverse & exciting range of down loadable titles ATM. Raguy or Magician Lord for example, which within there own realm were classic games, especially for a system that thrived on fighters & the Metal Slug series to maintain it's presence within the gaming market?
The recent release of KOF 94, was fantastic for me as I can see the rest of them popping out in the future!
Just got see those superb Neo shooters coming over and I will be oh so very happy!
Viewpoint FTW please!
I remember when MAME was popular... I truly hated this with a passion as it made a lot of titles available without giving anything back to the gaming community. In fact for me it took the soul from both PCB & general console gaming, and tore it to shreds.
Today we have the NEO-GEO & other system's classic title's legally download-able for all, on the Wii and the XBOX 360 at a very reasonable price!?
To add to this you can also get some of the Neo-Geo fixes on the PS2, Wii, PSP, Wii, 360, and original XBOX (however these are mainly 2D fighters or the Metal Slug series). Could this be the real end of the NEO-GEO / MVS & Retro market?
I sold my AES & NGCD a few years ago, which I regretted at the time, but I kept my MVS setup. Whilst it may have not be as sexy as the home system, it still plays the games and kept my Neo feed going which was all that I needed...
I have to say I'm actually looking forward to seeing what download-able Wii titles will be on offer in the future? Especially at the current moment this platform has the most diverse & exciting range of down loadable titles ATM. Raguy or Magician Lord for example, which within there own realm were classic games, especially for a system that thrived on fighters & the Metal Slug series to maintain it's presence within the gaming market?
The recent release of KOF 94, was fantastic for me as I can see the rest of them popping out in the future!
Just got see those superb Neo shooters coming over and I will be oh so very happy!
Viewpoint FTW please!
Wednesday, 14 November 2007
VGI Crew where are they now.....?
A while back was a member of videogameimports web forum, it was small in comparison to other venues but for a long while it was my internet home!
The VGI forum ruled for me for lots of reasons:
Simplicity - The layout of it was really user friendly, you knew where to go to speak about any platform and mainly conversed with owners from that console area.
Members - You pretty much knew everyone on the board in one way or another, making it a really close forum. Vanpeebles, Hartley hare, busterbroon, CMcK, Hirst, Team Andromeda, Commander marklar, JOe, Hani, Devilman, Fastware, woochow, djOKterrific, Gibbon, Mepian, Nem, AnOldFriend Videogamecabbage, scotbull, Philly H, Superfamifreak, Mark the daddy, Owen, Dazzyman, BigEdd, Zaki Matar, JAPJAC,...Tbc
Atmosphere - Totally laid back, at the same time fiery
The anticipation of getting whatever game and having others around you feeling the same.
Some really good memories had there, and plenty of unforgettable moments!
Also made some good... Dare I say it "friends"!
The VGI forum ruled for me for lots of reasons:
Simplicity - The layout of it was really user friendly, you knew where to go to speak about any platform and mainly conversed with owners from that console area.
Members - You pretty much knew everyone on the board in one way or another, making it a really close forum. Vanpeebles, Hartley hare, busterbroon, CMcK, Hirst, Team Andromeda, Commander marklar, JOe, Hani, Devilman, Fastware, woochow, djOKterrific, Gibbon, Mepian, Nem, AnOldFriend Videogamecabbage, scotbull, Philly H, Superfamifreak, Mark the daddy, Owen, Dazzyman, BigEdd, Zaki Matar, JAPJAC,...Tbc
Atmosphere - Totally laid back, at the same time fiery
The anticipation of getting whatever game and having others around you feeling the same.
Some really good memories had there, and plenty of unforgettable moments!
Also made some good... Dare I say it "friends"!
Tuesday, 13 November 2007
CHROMEHOUNDS
Right then, 1st of all CHROMEHOUNDS is only really worth playing on LIVE preferably in a squad. Luckily I'm a member of the uber NTSC-uk elite squad currently named NTSC UK! We are in fact.. not great at anything in particular, except having fun! Which is surely what its all about, isn't it?
The game play is not fast paced, what needs to be understood here is that speed isn't what makes or breaks the game, this game is all about how to gain supremacy! In the heat of battle it is quite easy to be lost, overwhelmed, frantic, panicked, confused or laughing your arse off!
You do this by either eliminating the enemy HOUNDS or destroying the opponents base, or if time & ammo runs out it is decided on who has the most remaining captured COMBAS.
These are scattered over the different maps, which once captured allow you to
communicate with other members in your squad within the highlighted area, leave this area & communication will cease until another link has been made. If there is a commander unit in your squad this will allow them to locate enemies normally hidden from your commanders radar, and commander units double up as a walking combas for communication purposes.
Every HOUND has a motion sensor that will show friends or foes nearby, if the bullets and rockets don't hit you first!
When it kick's off you are thrown all over the shop, your Hound can degrade bit by bit or all at once "Lolz". If playing in a night mission, you can literally be blinded by flares and fire power, even during daylight missions smoke can render you vision useless! You can equip night & thermal vision to assist you but this costs in game money & adds to your Hounds weight which is a huge factor in building your Hound.
Building your Hound is relatively simple:
Mobility Base: 2 Legs, 4 Legs, Tracks, Wheels, Hovercraft
Cockpit: Small - Large
Generator: Powers all equipment
NA Maker - Optional: Commander usage
Heavy Arms: Missile Launchers, Rocket Launchers, Huge Cannon's
Light Arms: Sniper rifles, Grenades, Machine Guns, Mines, Sniper Cannons, Smoke Launchers, Flares,
Spacers - Optional: Allows gaps to fit equipment
Assist Parts - Optional: Night / Thermal Vision, Missile Counters, NA Jammers, Armour, Energy Tanks, Radiators, Rotor Craft
Then add CPU cards for: Aiming accuracy, Travel speed, Turning speed, Weapon systems, assign the weapons and you are ready for action.
I have spent over 267 hours on this game so far, and look forward to spending many more. So much to see and so many things to do, from building your HOUND, creating Decals, taking part in political votes, completing the single player levels when no-one is online, buying weapons, changing nationality, challenging other squads, multi-player one on one's, seeking the immensely overwhelming mega hounds that crop up from time to time... It really is a must have title and for the price it can be found at now, everyone should own it!
The game play is not fast paced, what needs to be understood here is that speed isn't what makes or breaks the game, this game is all about how to gain supremacy! In the heat of battle it is quite easy to be lost, overwhelmed, frantic, panicked, confused or laughing your arse off!
You do this by either eliminating the enemy HOUNDS or destroying the opponents base, or if time & ammo runs out it is decided on who has the most remaining captured COMBAS.
These are scattered over the different maps, which once captured allow you to
communicate with other members in your squad within the highlighted area, leave this area & communication will cease until another link has been made. If there is a commander unit in your squad this will allow them to locate enemies normally hidden from your commanders radar, and commander units double up as a walking combas for communication purposes. Every HOUND has a motion sensor that will show friends or foes nearby, if the bullets and rockets don't hit you first!
When it kick's off you are thrown all over the shop, your Hound can degrade bit by bit or all at once "Lolz". If playing in a night mission, you can literally be blinded by flares and fire power, even during daylight missions smoke can render you vision useless! You can equip night & thermal vision to assist you but this costs in game money & adds to your Hounds weight which is a huge factor in building your Hound.
Building your Hound is relatively simple:
Mobility Base: 2 Legs, 4 Legs, Tracks, Wheels, Hovercraft
Cockpit: Small - Large
Generator: Powers all equipment
NA Maker - Optional: Commander usage
Heavy Arms: Missile Launchers, Rocket Launchers, Huge Cannon's
Light Arms: Sniper rifles, Grenades, Machine Guns, Mines, Sniper Cannons, Smoke Launchers, Flares, Spacers - Optional: Allows gaps to fit equipment
Assist Parts - Optional: Night / Thermal Vision, Missile Counters, NA Jammers, Armour, Energy Tanks, Radiators, Rotor Craft
Then add CPU cards for: Aiming accuracy, Travel speed, Turning speed, Weapon systems, assign the weapons and you are ready for action.
I have spent over 267 hours on this game so far, and look forward to spending many more. So much to see and so many things to do, from building your HOUND, creating Decals, taking part in political votes, completing the single player levels when no-one is online, buying weapons, changing nationality, challenging other squads, multi-player one on one's, seeking the immensely overwhelming mega hounds that crop up from time to time... It really is a must have title and for the price it can be found at now, everyone should own it!
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