Sunday, November 30, 2008

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Just today I found out that they make a movie out of the God of War games. I know this isn't exactly game news but I thought it was cool. The only thing that I was able to find out was that they were in the beginning stages of the movie. I am not sure that there is a script yet. I do believe they have narrowed down the producer or director. My question is how are they going to find someone for the Kratos part.

It is just amazing how they take a video game and make it a game. They did it with Tomb Raider. I really like that movie. I do believe they are making a movie from the Prince of Persia games. If I remember right Orlando Bloom might be in it. I really don't see how they can get a whole movie from the game. If I am not wrong they might be making three movies. I could be wrong so don't quote me. While I love the Prince of Persia games, I am not sure I will want to go see the movie. It will depend on how it is done.

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Today I am going to spend they day shopping around for the best price for a PS3. I am buying it from an actual store, instead of online. No more waiting for someone to ship it. A good price is great, but one of the things I really want is a service plan. If something goes wrong with it I want to be able to replace it without paying for a brand new one.

I am not sure if I want to get a bundle or just the console. I am not sure there is a bundle with a game that I want. I guess I could trade it in at some game store. That seems like too much bother though. I might not even get it today, who knows. If I am not wrong the 160 gb one is out now. That gives me even more choices. However, I don't think I need 160 gb. So many options, not enough money to buy them all, lol.

Friday, November 28, 2008

Friday, November 28, 2008

I really loved the Cowboy game yesterday. I am very glad that they won. Hopefully, they make the playoffs. The next few games will tell. Tonight I get to watch the Mavericks too. This is turning out to be a good holiday.

I am so happy sometime next week or in the next few days I will be get my PS3. This is really good timing. I want to play the new Prince of Persia game. Although I am not sure it will be as good as the last one, I will play it. The thing that concerns me is that their is a sidekick so to speak. I don't know, maybe it will make for really good fighting scenes. Hopefully, the new hero will not be as whiny as the old one was. That was one of the things that really bothered me about the old games.

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Thursday, November 27, 2008

Happy Thanksgiving! This will just be a short post. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and are with who matters most to you. Have lots of cooking to do so not much time to type. I will be glad when I can rest later after all the cooking is done. After I cook, all I want to do is rest and watch the Cowboy game. Maybe take a nap later.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Mavericks won last night. I am very happy. However, this was one of the games that I didn't get to see. From the clips I saw it was a good game. The Mavs were down for most of the game but game back in the fourth quarter.

Cowboys play tomorrow. I am so excited. I love watching them on Thanksgiving. I hope they win. I will be watching even though I have to get up early and cook.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

God of War I & II. I really love these games. They are gory but enjoyable to play. I have been all the way through both of them several times.

What I want to talk about is the mini games on God of War II. Some of those took me forever to finish. For example there is one where you have to be perfect. I forget if it is no hits or just you don't die. I blocked it out because it was so hard. To be honest, I was about to give up on it when I finally did it. I do believe it took me a day or two to get through just that one test.

I like how when you finish the mini games it gives you extra costumes. If I am not wrong and thinking of some other game, I got a fish costume the first time I finished the mini games. Kratos looks really funny in it too. Usually I try to get a hundred percent on games even the mini ones. This one I was very happy with what I got the first time I completed them.

Monday, November 24, 2008

Monday, November 24, 2008

I was thinking the other night about the first video game console I ever had. That was an Atari. I do believe we had three or four games. We thought that it was so cool.

Out of all the games we had we played Pac-man the most. It was fun seeing who could beat who when playing against each other. Of course, after awhile we had to limit the time one of my sisters played. She could roll it over and over if we let her. For those of you who don't know it only went so high before going back to zero. It was either 999999 or higher. It has been a very long time since I have played the original Pac-man.

Looking back, I can't believe how far video games have come since then. We played on a joystick back then, now there are controllers, guitars, steering wheels, and mats you control with your feet. It makes me wonder what games will be like ten or twenty years from now.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Sunday, November 23, 2008

I had to buy a new av cord for my PS2. This is one I had hooked up to the extra tv. It was actually a av cord that could hook up to a xbox or a game cube. I bought it seven years ago. I think that I got my money worth.

The reason I had to buy a new one was because the old one was stepped on. The part that plugs into the PS2 broke off. Got to go. The Cowboys are playing and I have to watch. Right now they are winning. I always say that the only score that counts is the one at the end of the game.

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Some times I really hate technology or it hates me. I am talking about memory cards for my PS2. I have three of them. Usually I have no problems with them.

However, in the past several weeks they have been messing up. The stupid things eat my data or erase it. I don't know how it does it. Like yesterday, I was playing a game before work and saved it. There was plenty of space on it and it actually saved.

When I got back home, and tried to load the game the data was not found. I check the memory card and all of my data for that freaking game was erase. Grrr! I was almost finished with that game too. That is the third time it has done that to me in two weeks. I really don't understand. How can it just disappear! Stupid memory cards.

Friday, November 21, 2008

Friday, November 21, 2008

Let me apologize before hand. This post is not going to be about video games or sports. I need to vent. I don't mean to offend anyone of you work in any of the fields I will be mentioning.

I really hate dealing with warranty companies. The stupid washer broke about two weeks ago. Called the warranty company and they sent someone out about four days later. The guy looked at the washer and said he needed to order a part. He said, it is going to take five to ten days to get here.

That was okay. I could have dealt with that. I called yesterday to see if the part was in yet. Well the stupid people had not ordered the part yet. They said they needed authorization from the warranty company. Do they know how to use a phone? I know that the warranty company probably has a fax machine. They could fax the stupid documents. However, it is apparently company policy to mail the documents. Is it company policy to make customers angry?

I know they have procedures they have to follow. Do these procedures have to take forever? As it is I probably will not have a stinking washer until after Thanksgiving. I hate having to go to laundry mats. GRRR.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Yippee. Mavs won last night. In my opinion they are playing better than they have been. This year started out not so well. Maybe they have worked out the kinks. Only time will tell.

Oh my goodness. I was surfing the web last night and discovered that there was a Hot Shots Golf game for the PS3. I love that game. It is called Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds. I love to see how many characters I can unlock by myself without cheating. It is also fun to beat my friends at the game. This is another game I am going to have to buy. Thankfully, it is already out and maybe I can get a used one. Usually I don't trade in my games. Mainly because most of the games I own are ones I like to play over and over again.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

This is so unfair. I just found out that the PS2 version of Tombraider: UnderWorld will not be out until January. Don't know why it has a separate date, but this sucks. Maybe it takes more to decrease the graphic quality. I don't know that much about video game development. All I know is that I love to play them.

I just remembered another game I wanted to play on PS3. What is even better is that it is already out. Heavenly Sword. The game looks really neat. It is nice that there is another game with a woman as the main character. Hopefully, I will be able to get a PS3 in a couple of weeks. There are so many games that I want to play and I am anxious to get started.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

I am so mad. Tombraider: UnderWorld is out and I don't have my PS3. The seller won't answer my emails. I need my PS3!!!

I was so looking forward to playing the new Tombraider game on the PS3. For right now I will have to settle for renting it and playing it on my PS2. The game will look so much better played on a PS3. Whenever I do it a PS3, Tombraider: UnderWorld will be the first game I buy. Unfortunately, where I live I have to wait until Friday to rent the game because that is when the video stores put out their new games.

Monday, November 17, 2008

Monday, November 17, 2008

No video game talking today. Yesterday I was very happy to watch two amazing games. The first one was the Mavericks versus the Knicks. I'll be honest with you and say at times that I was worried that the Mavs wouldn't pull this one out. They trailed most of the game. Yet was able to tie it at the end of the fourth quarter. Actually, the had a chance to win it in the last seconds of the game, but the shot didn't go in. Once overtime started they took the lead and never looked back. Both teams played very good though.

Because of the overtime in the Mavs game, I missed the first possession that the Cowboys had. This was one game I was really anxious for the Cowboys to win. It wasn't because the season rested on it. It was because they were playing the Redskins. The Redskins scored first. That made me very nervous. However, the Cowboys answered with a score of their own. At half time, the score was 10-7. My throat hurts today because of how much I yelled at the tv. The Cowboys' defense did a great job and not allowing another touchdown by the Redskins. In the fourth quarter the Cowboys scored again. With a stop by the defense, they ran off the clock. Cowboys ended up winning 14-10. That made my day.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Sunday, November 16, 2008

You might think this is funny but I can't use that guitar on Guitar Hero. It is sad my friend's son is great with the guitar and he is only seven. He plays on hard all the time. I am not really a big fan of the game but it is fun every once and awhile. When I try to use the guitar I am really bad. I am better if I use the control.

I am not an expert in it at either one. I can barely do medium on my best days. If I use the guitar I am booed off the stage before I reach the middle of the song. One of the things I like about the game is that you can choose what your player looks like.

While that is cool, I think it would be even better if you could design your own player. Sort of like you can create your own avatar on the computer. I don't know if that is possible but I think that would be a great way to personalize Guitar Hero.

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Just wanted to say that AHS lost last night. It was a great game though. They had a great season even if it ended early.

Today I want to tell you about one of my pet peeves. It annoys me when some one starts playing a game without actually playing the game. Let me give you an example of what I mean. My friend's boy was playing a game called Midnight Run. I am not sure if this is the whole title or right title. It is a racing game.

Anyway, he starts playing it. Only he does not race. He just drives around on a motorcycle crashing into cars to make the character fly off. It is funny maybe once. I make him either race or pick a different game. What point is it to play a racing game without racing? That would be like playing a basketball game just to dribble. If I am going to play, I want to try to beat the game not mess around.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Friday, November 14, 2008

I just wanted to take a moment and wish AHS good luck in their football game tonight.

Today I am going to talk about playing video games. I have noticed that some people get really into video games. I am the first to admit that I do too. However I am talking about getting really angry if you lose.

As an example, my friends little boy hates losing when playing video games. Sometimes he throws down the controller. When that happens the game is turned off and he is not allowed to play for the rest of the day.

The way I get into it is I actually talk to the game. "Ugh, stop killing me or grab that stupid ledge" Those are sentences I say a lot. I sometimes cuss at the game too. If I get too frustrated I stop playing for awhile. Remember people it is just a game even if it makes you want to hurl something through your tv.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Yesterday I talked to my nephew. It was his birthday. He lives in another state. Well, he told me he got a Wii for his birthday.

I will be the first to admit that I don't know much about the Wii. I know it is the most popular game console out there right now. I also know that a lot of it's games are family oriented. Being able to have family time while playing a video game is very cool.

Last night I also learned that the Wii is used as therapy. My sister works in an nursing home. She told me that they use the Wii for physical therapy for some of the residents. That is really neat, using technology to help residents keep there coordination in a fun way. I just wanted to let you know that video games are not just for fun, they can be helpful too.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Not very happy today. My washer broke. Thank goodness for warrenties. Anyway the stupid thing won't be fixed for 5-10 days. Makes me want to kick it. Grr.

Anyway last night the big fat cat we call Sable decided that he needed to be where all my games are. Needless to say he scattered all of them on the floor. Told the cat that he didn't belong there and he looked at me like I was crazy. As I was picking the games up, I realized it has been awhile since there has been a Jak and Daxter game.

I love that series. I really wish they would come out with a new game. From what I read on line it might be called Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier. That is about all I have been able to find. Hopefully, the game, if it is in the works, will be out next year. One of my favorite parts of the games is Daxter's funny comments. I guess I will just have to play one of my old games for now.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Hello, and good day to you. Today I am going to talk about the PS3. Supposedly, it is supposed to arrive by Friday. We will see. You never know with the mail. Plus I bought it on Ebay.

I have wanted a PS3, well since it came out. Part of the reason, I waited was the high cost. I understand why the cost is so high. The game console has a blue-ray disk reader. That is so cool.

When I was looking for a PS3 to buy I was unsure if I should get one that is backwards compatible. Thinking about it for awhile I finally decided to get one without backwards compatiblitity. While it would be nice to be able to play all my games on one console, I can deal with having to switch back and forth. From what I hear, after you play a game on the PS3 you will not want to go back to playing PS2 games because the graphics are so great.

Truthfully, I don't think that will be the case for me. I have too many games that I love to play on my PS2. I will still keep it and probably buy another one with it dies. I am very surprised that it has lasted this long. I got my PS2 when they first came out and have not had any problems with it. Have a great day.

Monday, November 10, 2008

Monday, November 10, 2008

Hello, and good Monday to you. I don't mind Mondays. Yesterday, I got to watch one of my favorite movies, House on Haunted Hill. It isn't scary to me, I just think it is good. It also doesn't hurt that the actor that plays Eddie is hot. Okay enough of my drool moment.

Today I want to get something I think is ridiculous off my chest. In March of next year, the video game Resident Evil 5 comes out. What I think is ridiculous is some people having a problem with the zombies.

The game is supposed to be set somewhere in Africa. There are some people who are upset because the majority of the zombies are African, or dark colored skin if you may. Hello people what did you expect, purple zombies? Get a grip.

There are far more important things to be upset about than zombies in a game. The last game was set on some remote South American island. Most of the zombies there were Latino. If you find yourself getting upset over the race of zombies in a game you need to re-evaluate your life. Remember, it is fiction and it is supposed to be for fun.

I have all the games in this series. This game is so mine when it comes out. Later.


Sunday, November 9, 2008

Sunday, November 09, 2008

It is Sunday and the Cowboys are not playing. I really am a fan. Since I was little I have been a fan of the Cowboys. I remember watching with my father even through the really bad years. Hopefully, all the players will be healed by next Sunday.

Since I am not watching football today. I am playing TombRaider: Legend. This series is one of the reasons I became a fan of the Playstation game consoles. I have every game of this series.

I am very anxious for the new game in the series to come out. It is just a few more days. From what I have seen this game is going to be really great. Hopefully it will not be too easy. I hate when a game is too easy to defeat.

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Saturday, November 10, 2008

Last night my Mavs lost. It bummed me out a little. The game was good though. A good thing happened last night too. Abilene High, I graduated from there, went 10-0. They won the district title. Go Eagles. I was so happy I jumped up and down. All I have to say is good luck in the playoffs.

I am going to have to get me an XBOX 360. I played Fable II yesterday. What I played of it was awesome. I really like the fact that you start as a young kid. From what I hear of this game, you could possibly never play the same game twice depending on your choices. How cool is that! Even though I love playing games, it does it tiring to play the same game over and over again.

The graphics are awesome. Hopefully, I will get more time to play this game. Well, until I get to buy myself one. Keep playing, it is a great stress reliever you know.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Friday, November 7, 2008

It's Friday! I love Friday. Hello, to you. I am new to blogging so please bear with me. My blog will mainly be about video games, but sometimes I will throw in something about my favorite football or basketball teams. Who knows I might sometimes just vent my frustrations here.



Video games. I love them and yes I am female and over 30. They are really fun. Usually, I play adventure games. The only type of game I can't stand is the ones that are in first person views. Headache, that is what they give me. When I play a game I get into it. I sometimes growl at the stupid game. Don't laugh, I know you do it too.



Right now, I only have a PS2, but my PS3 is coming in the mail. How I wish I could hurry it along. I will talk about XBox too. My friends have one and I am over there alot.