Wednesday, December 31, 2008

OMG. I hope that I am not the only one in saying that last nights Mavericks game was one of the best ever. Even though they got down by 29 points I was like they could still come back there is plenty of time left. When they went on that run in the early third quarter, I could hardly sit still. My niece says I am too loud and that I should not yell at the tv. I just tell her to be quite. I can't be quite especially when the game is good or I don't like the call. I will admit that the Mavs didn't play well in the first half. They stepped it up though and ended up winning. I was so happy.

I hope you have a wonderful time celebrating the New Year tonight. Let me say again that I am sorry I have not posted more frequently. My family is here so to spend more time with them I cut the computer out of my routine. Talk to you in 2009. Be safe.

Friday, December 26, 2008

I had a great Christmas I hope you did too. If you don't celebrate Christmas I hope you had a good holiday with your family. The only game news I have for you today is that I am playing Heavenly Sword. It is a good game. Although I do have problems controlling the arrow when you use the movements of the controller. I actually think this is cool but frustrating. I will have to buy this game. To tell you the truth I didn't think I would actually like it so much. Hopefully I will get to post before New Year but if I don't I hope you have a Happy New Year.

Saturday, December 20, 2008

I am very frustrated right now. I am playing Silent Hill: Homecoming and it is annoying me. Am I the only one that thinks they should give more ammo and health. As far as Silent Hill games go it is very good. So far I have not had any trouble with it being too dark or anything like that. I just wish you could carry more ammo or they had one that was unlimited. Seriously, some of those monsters kick my butt. The nurses some times slice and dice me to pieces.

Like most Silent Hill games, I can't play it for too long without getting a headache. This one isn't as bad as the others. Although I am not fond of the way you enter the other realm in this one. I wish they had kept the touch the mirror or symbol thing. I do like the way you can use the pipe to open some things. I remember in the other games I was like come on I have a crow bar I could pry this open. I haven't finished it yet but I would have to say this is one of my favorite Silent Hill games.

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Oh my goodness, I just finished Tomb Raider: Underworld. I must say that I am a little surprised at the way they ended it. Amanda helps Lara. In the end Amand just leaves, so she will probably be around in the next game too. I am confused as to why Lara just threw Thor's hammer. Couldn't she have killed Natla without throwing the hammer at her? Seeing the end makes me wonder what they will do next. Lara knows her mother is dead so no more searching for her. I guess I will have to wait and see what they do. I am still buying this game after the holidays though. I have every PS game for this series. Maybe when I buy it I will go through and actually look for all the secrets and relics. While I found some, I really didn't look this time because I wanted to see how it ended.

Tuesday, December 09, 2008

Recently I have been playing Tomb Raider: Underworld. I like this game a lot. Right now I am renting it since it is so close to the holidays and I have presents to buy. I am glad that they went back to mainly exploring, solving puzzles. Don't get me wrong I like the fighting but sometimes there is too much of it.

Playing the game is fun, even if I think the character is on crack sometimes. I mean who else but Lara would try those jumps or walk on poles. One of the things that bothers me is that some of the interaction is gone. If you have played the other games you know what I mean. In them you could open some lockers and drawers. I wish this one had that in it. That is basically all I dislike about this game. I haven't yet finished it. I have been too busy to play it much but I think I am almost finished. The only problem is when I finish it I will have to wait and see if they come out with another one. Hopefully they do. This is one of my favorite series.

Sunday, December 14, 2008

I have finished Prince of Persia on Friday. While I liked the game, the ending really sucked. I know they had to leave it open for the next game but come on. If you don't know at the end, you can just leave Elika dead or revive her by destroying the tree. Why would you do that when you spent all game basically knowing that is what her father did. Yes it would have been sad if she remained dead. The dude, they never gave his name would not do that. He isn't the type. Yes he was probably attached to Elika but he would know she wouldn't want Arhman (forgive me if this isn't how this is spelled) to escape. Even though I am disappointed with the way the game ended I will probably play the next game if there is one. Hopefully if there is a next game the ending will not suck.

Friday, December 12, 2008

As you know from my earlier post, I like the new Prince of Persia. I haven't finished it yet but I am close. I do have one or two things that bothers me though. One of the things that bothers me is that the Prince can't get stronger. If you play games you know what I mean. In some games as you go along the character you play gets stronger with experience or whatever.

The second thing that bothers me is Elika's fighting. The woman can throw you long distance but has to be close to attack enemies. That gets on my nerve. I would have liked if they had made her be able to attack at greater distances as you get more light seeds. Maybe in the next one, if there is a next one. I hope there is. I like the direction this game is going in.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Oh my God! I finally got my PS3. What can I say I am very impressed. Right now I am renting Prince of Persia. I must say that I am very impressed with the game. To tell the truth I am still in the beginning of the game. It isn't very hard.

What shocked me is that in this game you can't die. Elika, the woman who is with you, just catches you and places you down on the last safe spot you were on if you fall. So far neither of them is whiny, thank goodness. I do really hate whiny characters. There are some funny comments if you keep pressing the button to talk to her. I just might have to buy this game.

Sunday, December 07, 2008

I know this would never happen what with copy rights and game propriety but I think it would be really cool if someone could come up with a game system that played all the games. It would cost a lot. Just think of it, you wouldn't have to own three or four game systems to play your favorite game.

There is no way the big three in game consoles would give away the secrets to there games. They probably wouldn't want a system that played all types of games. Hey they could do it together and share the profits. I know I am living in a fantasy world but stranger things have happened. This strange thing will not happen though. It is just a thought that I have sometimes.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

I apologize for this post before hand. I need to vent today. Several weeks ago I told you my washer broke. Well I just found out yesterday that the part had just came in. Now I am waiting for the stupid repairman to come fix the washing machine. Normally I have great respect for repair people. There jobs can't be easy dealing with cranky people like me. Yet I am very frustrated. I have been without a washing machine for almost a month. It is such a pain to lug all of my laundry to the laundry mat. The warranty company and the repair service company needs to come up with a way to speed up process of getting the problem taking care of. I understand that they warranty company has to approve ordering the part but haven't they heard of a fax machine or a phone? Hopefully, it will be fixed Monday.

Friday, December 05, 2008

Great game last night between the Mavericks and the Suns. The Mavs lead all the way. I really like when the game goes as good as it did last night. All the Mavs played very well. While I the Suns are not my favorite team, they are okay. I do love when the Mavs beat them though.

Now for some game talk. I was watching my friend's kid play Lego Batman on XBOX 360. I think this is a cute game. Plus it really isn't a violent game because the characters are mad out of Legos. It isn't so kidsy that an adult would not want to play it.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

With Resident Evil 5 coming out next year on PS3, I have been thinking. I have played every single Resident Evil game there is for the PS game consoles. Well with the exceptions of the first person shooter one also the first one. I do believe that one was for the PS1. It is hard to find.

I wish they would redo it. Short of like they redid TombRaider, with TombRaider Legend. I think it would be cool, to use today's technology to breathe life into the game that started it all. Like I said I haven't played it but I have read all about it. It was the second game that got me hooked on this series. The makers of Resident Evil probably have better things to do than to remake old games. I don't know the process that would involve. If they redid the second one that would be alright too. In each game you get to explore the environment more. I really like that. That is one of my wishes for a future game.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Last night I watched a great game between the Mavericks and the Clippers. The Clippers actually led most of the game. I love the Mavericks and I am a fan if they win or lose. It seemed to me that some of the players were having an off game. It happens to the best of players.

Let me tell you when the Mavericks were down by ten late in the fourth quarter I got kind of worried. I do believe that the Clippers' biggest lead was 15 at some point in the game. A few stops and some bad passes let the Mavericks back in the game. Of course, I can't forget some clutch free throws by Dirk Nowitzki. It was a little over a minute let and Jason Terry made a basket to bring the Mavs within one. I was on my feet yelling and hoping for a stop. If I remember right it was a bad pass that Jason Kidd picked off. JJ Barea shot a three and the Mavs went up by two. They really need to stop doing this to me. Nine seconds left but the Clippers could not get the shot to go in. I do love nail bitters but it seems to me that the Mavericks have had a lot of them this season.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Anyone can tell you I am not a New York Giants fan. In fact I really dislike that team. That being said I want to vent about the Buress situation. If you don't know Plexico Buress shot himself in the leg I do believe Friday.

A lot of people on the web are clamoring for the Giants to get rid of him. They could bench him or suspend him for being a fool. However, I don't think any team would trade for him. There are several reasons for that. One is he has to heal from his gunshot wound, which will probably take several weeks. Another is his foolish actions. Apparently this isn't the first fool thing he has done.

In my opinion, the Giants should just suspend him. It might not be fair but if you are a professional athlet you are held up to a higher standard than other people. Maybe suspending him will make him see that his childish behavior has to stop. Come on man, you are a role model for little kids. This isn't the type of behavior you should be showing them.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Today I want to talk about a game that I really like to play. It is really fun. I wish there was another one. Sphinx and the cursed mummy. It is a PS2 game if you don't know. A lot of the time you play as sphinx one of the heroes.

Sometimes you play as the mummy. That is when it gets funny. In order to get some places you have to be smashed, set on fire and electrocuted. When the mummy gets set on fire he swats at himself trying to put out the fire. You use the fire and electricity to solve puzzles. Poor guy, at least he is already dead. At the end of the game, it doesn't end in a happy ever after way. You are left with the feeling of 'okay what happens next'. I would definitely play a second one if it ever gets made.