The politically correct term is "ethnically insensitive". Thank you and good day.

Yeah.. yeah... I know I'm late but that's because I was busy as hell. Non-stop gaming during the day and partying through the night. It's been crazy.

2010 is going to be a great year for gaming. These are the ones I will definitely buy:

Grand Turismo 5

Final Fantasy 13

Modnation Racers (The beta is awesome BTW)

Golden Sun DS

Pokemon SoulSilver

Games I might buy when the price drops:

R&C: ACIT

Demon Souls

Dragon Age: Origins

Anyways. I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday.

Peace!

Bit late but been a bit busy lately Hope all you guys had a great xmas! I actually got a lot of gifts this year, here is a list of what I got:

Guitar Hero 5
Fuel
Hip Flask + Bottle of Bourbon
Deception Point (Book)
PS3 Blu-Ray Remote
$20 iTunes card
$25 Movie card
Angels and Demons Soundtrack

And that is about it, also you may have probably noticed that I am a fan of Dan Brown, and while that is true however, the Angels and Demons soundtrack is more to do with me being a fan of Han Zimmers work, more than it is being a fan of Dan Browns work.

Again, hope you guys enjoyed christmas, would like to know what you got, or what you did?


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Pic is from the upcoming movie Legion picture pack

Highlight Achievement this 1k

Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2(Xbox 360)

Hardest and/or Highlight Achievement:

The Price of War
Complete the single player campaign on Hardened or Veteran Difficulty.

Enjoyed the single player campaign.

I hope everyone had a great week

Hey everyone! Another new blog! Not a lot has happened since my last post. The car is still not working, so no update there. I had a great Christmas! I hope you guys did too! It was raining on Christmas day for me. That was a bit depressing... but I got some great gifts and had a lot of fun with my family. I only got two gaming related gifts this year. The New Super Mario Bros. for the Wii, and a new TV so I can play my 360 again. I've only played to the second world, but I've really enjoyed the New Super Mario Bros. It blends all the old school Mario games into one, but it still feels fresh, and it's just plain fun! Multiplayer is a blast too!

I finally got an iPod, which was something I desperately needed. I've been using a cheap, cruddy MP3 player for years! The iPod truly is amazing. It's so thin and tiny, but it can do so much. Lawl, that kinda sounded dirty. Anyway it's an electric blue Nano iPod. I think the Nanos are fairly new. I've been seeing a lot of ads for them. So far I would highly recommend it. Its way more than just a cool looking MP3 player, but you probably knew that. I think I was the last teenager on earth that didn't have an iPod!

I also got some DVDs. I got Extract, surprise surprise. I can't say enough good things about this movie. WATCH IT! I finally got a copy of Hot Rod. People either seem to love or hate this movie. I'm one of the ones who absolutely love it. It's just so zany, and I can't think of another movie that is even remotely similar to it. The second Night at the Museum was another one of my presents. It's kind of a guilty pleasure. Historical humor FTW! I also received Chicago Sons on DVD. I love me some Jason Bateman. My mom bought me a last minute Christmas present; that was really nice of her. She bought Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits. It should be good. Lindsey Buckingham FTW!

My sister had more of a gaming related Christmas. Her big gift this year was the DSi, and it's pretty sweet. She LOVES it! She's been completely glued to it. The camera features remind me of an improve Gameboy Camera, minus the bizarreness. She has been taking some pretty funny pictures too. She has such a great sense of humor. She is currently playing the first Professor Layton game and Spirit Tracks. I might play them too. I've heard they are excellent! Another fun gift she received was a Nintendo Toad plushy. UBER CUTE!

I hope you guys had a wonderful Christmas! What were some of your gifts?

I've always wanted Monkey Island: Special Edition on Xbox Live, but I never got around to spending 800 msp on it. Christmas day it was discounted 50% and I had to be crazy not to seize that opportunity. I never played the original game so it was an entirely new experience for me. I always liked these point and click games since I first played Broken Sword on the Playstation. It really puts your knowledge to the test. First playthrough I completed it in a little over 7 hours. I got stuck bad twice and I didn't want to use hints. It took me a while to figure out I can manually pick up items and then it took me some time to figure out I can 'open' items. I decided to do the speed run for the full 200G and I did it in 1 hour and 15 mins. A lot faster than I expected. Switching the visuals and gameplay to the original by simply pressing a button was a really nice touch and very often I compared the original to the re-make. This was one of those commercial games that's often laugh out funny, a real gem. This has to the be the best 400msp I ever spent.

The Countdown to 2010 has begun and I still haven't posted my GOTY 09. I'm still undecided, but I managed to cut my list to 3 games. I have yet to make a definite decision. It's really hard. Later in the week I'll post about it.

I'm sure everyone will be thrilled to read, but here are the lastest games froma visit to GameStop. Hopefully in this next week or so, I can get to f.y.e. and pick up some non-sport games. At this point, my addiction is too great to turn down any Xbox game I don't already have.

• $0.00..........Madden NFL 06
• $0.00..........NBA 2K6
• $0.00..........MVPBaseball 2005
• $2.69..........MVP 2006 NCAA Baseball
• $6.29..........FIFA Soccer 2006
• $11.69........FIFA Soccer 2007
• $2.69..........Red Card 2003

Well, today I went out to get a couple of games for my new PS3 I got for Christmas with my gf. She had a gift card for best buy, so we went there. Bad choice for the day after Christmas. The line wrapped around the normal line barrier things, and went all the way down one of the main isles, the appliance section isle to be exact. It was soooo packed. There, I got Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.

After that, I took er to Meijer to use another of her gift cards. Not nearly as packed, but it was a much larger store.

I then went to Gamestop, which was also packed. The line went to the end of the store. There, I got Little Big Planet.

Sadly, I'm at my dad's tonight, and my T.V. there doesn't have any inputs other than Cable. I'm going to have to wait until after my family's after Christmas party thing and then go to my moms to play these new games some more. But when I do, oh man its gonna be a blast.

2009 is almost concluding and we had lots of potential candidates, but just like everything only the best ones made it this far.What a great year it was for gamers. Aside from a few disappointing games and some not so pleasant news this year, we have been enjoying some great games across all platforms throughout the whole year.Below are the nominees for the game of the year 2009. I'll split this into two stages: Nominees and and winners.

Action/Adventure

Like in Assassin's Creed, the story revolves around the Animus, a machine which makes it possible for the player to view the genetic memories of protagonist Desmond Miles' ancestors, a long line of assassins. In Assassin's Creed II, the machine is used to view the memories of a young nobleman named Ezio Auditore da Firenze in the late 15th and early 16th century in Italy. The game thus incorporates numerous real-life historic events, places, and people throughout Italian Renaissance history, all of which play a key part in the plot and in Ezio's journey to uncover a hidden conspiracy after the murder of his family. The storyline is intricate, there's depth beyond the main quest, the presentation is wonderful, and the action is incredible at times. We've had some stunning single-player experiences this year, and Ubisoft has given us another gem to add to the list.

InFamous breaks no new ground – at least in terms of gameplay – but it's an exceptional title in its own right and makes a convincing argument that sometimes a game doesn't have to be a revolutionary, artistic landmark in order to deliver a knockout blow.From the beautiful storyboard cut-scenes, to the outstanding voice-work, to the stunning soundtrack, to the compelling plot, the c-lassicc gameplay, the incredible environment; you start to become overloaded by the praiseworthy content. It is by no means flawless, but inFamous is a compelling, incredibly enjoyable video game.

Uncharted 2 sets up the story two years after the events of Drake's Fortune. Similar to the previous story, Nathan Drake's new adventure revolves around an unsolved historical mystery: the trip home of Marco Polo from China in 1292. Uncharted 2 does so many things right, that its problems (a less than perfect cover system, some frustrating combat and unfortunate glitches) are easy to overlook. The single-player adventure packs in so many incredible moments that you'll be talking about it with friends for months, the multiplayer functionality is superb and rammed with content, and the whole game looks beyond anything you'll have seen before. Uncharted 2 should earn the series a place among the very best exclusives to hit the PlayStation.

Fighting

The grandfather of 2D fighting games is a great example of a game where everything just falls into place. The gameplay is polished to an incredible degree and paired with amazing visuals that manage to look unique, yet faithful to the cartoon s.tyle of Street Fighter II. Plenty of additional modes and solid online play ensure that there is plenty more for the home player than just the basic arcade mode that is designed to vacuum in quarters. Add in all the unlockables, achievements and the ability to compete with the best with a persistent Championship Points score and you have a game that has just about everything you could ask for a fighting game.

Tekken 6 is very different than previous games of the series. Because now the characters have been enhanced, and given new abilities. Also like all other Tekken franchises, new characters have introduced. The game is better than you may have anticipated, this is because Tekken 6 creators have introduced modern environment into the game. There are over 40 characters which have to be unlocked in Tekken 6. The only thing that changed in the story mode is that they have made amendments to unlocking the movie after each character finished the story mode. Now it is not the simple old way of just finishing the story mode with one character and their movie is unlocked, but actually you have to rank the player very high in order to unlock the movie. Tekken 6 is the ultimate game for those that like quick challenges, and also for those that have the passion for the one minute sensation for battle.

One of the most apparent things about UFC 2009 Undisputed is the overall quality of the product. The graphics, animation, and sound all have this shine about them that makes it clear that the game went through several rounds of polishing before release. The rock soundtrack is appropriate, and anytime that the player isn't engrossed in a fight (IE: Menu perusing, character creation, etc.) cool little sound clips from UFC matches of the past play in the background, which is a nice touch that gets the player in a great mood to play more of the game. There are also over 80 playable UFC fighters in the game.The visuals are great, the controls are incredibly well-done, and the game is both easy to pick up and satisfyingly deep. If you're a fan of either the UFC or just fighting games in general, this is one complete package that you won't regret picking up.

Puzzle

Jonathan Blow is the mind behind Braid. Blow designed the game as a personal critique of recent trends in game development efforts. He funded the project with his own money and spent three years creating it. David Hellman drew the artwork, which underwent several iterations until it satisfied Blow's desired vision. A preliminary version of Braid without the final artwork won the "Innovation in Game Design" award at the Independent Games Festival in 2006.Those who harbor a fiery passion for the medium of video games shouldn't skip Braid. Still, the inflated price tag in no way impacts the quality of the game; it'll simply leave you wishing that you'd gotten more - perhaps another world or two - for your money. Cost aside, Braid stands yet another fine example of the gaming excellence which can be achieved even in the absence of AAA status and a multi-million dollar budget.

Cuboid is one of those games that may wonder you with its visual transparency and variety. It is a very attractive production, even though there isn't much in the way of environmental diversity. However, there are zero glitches or hitches, and while the simple and straightforward presentation doesn't exactly shine, it's still more than efficient. The bottom line is that Creat Studio didn't spare on the visuals merely because it's a puzzle game, and you will appreciate that attention with clarity and expertness. I would've liked some different backdrops for the puzzles, but other than that, there really isn't much to complain about.The game is stimulating but you'll never feel defrauded. So, if you are looking for a fun game that will test you and stimulate your brain, then you should give Cuboid a try.

RPG

An improved online co-op and a simple easy mode would widen the game's audience substantially. As it is, most people will have to suffer many aggravating deaths before they get good enough to really appreciate the game's detailed, gory combat. Boss fights are a special treat, as each one starts off seemingly impossible – you against a giant steel knight or a huge armored spider – but with tenacity, becomes beatable. Tecmo gives you save points every ten meters and super powerful ninja magic to clear rooms full of enemies if you get stressed. Demon's Souls gives you an ultimatum; get good, or die.

Set in a traditional world of dark fantasy, Dragon Age: Origins finds the realms of Ferelden in peril as the threat of the Blight covers the land at the hands of the powerful Archdemon. As one of the last of the Grey Wardens, an ancient order of guardians, the challenge is to unite the shattered lands, restore peace and slay the corrupted dragon. Dragon Age: Origins is a tough game unless you choose to slide the difficulty down dynamically during the game. Due to the way in which the game scales adversaries around you, you never get to a point where you feel as though you can wade through areas without a challenge. This is a good thing particularly given its stance as a more PC centric RPG experience. It's also worth remembering that Dragon Age is a game that will last, with anything between 50-80 hours of gameplay depending upon how many of the side missions you choose to take on.

It's a bit disappointing that there isn't support for two-player split-screen on the PC. Both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions have this functionality, and with the PC version offering both the best visuals and widest range of inputs (fully customizable keyboard-mouse controls and preset gamepad layouts), it's an odd exclusion. Borderlands is not for everyone. It's certainly not Halo, and it's not exactly Diablo either. Instead, it's a stylish hybrid of the two that may not always represent the best each has to offer, but will leave many engrossed and addicted nonetheless.

Sports

If you've played EA Sports game in the past you know what to expect. Slick menus and presentation are par for the pitch in FIFA 10, and there's no reason not to like it. The authenticity is far beyond what I have ever seen in a soccer game period. The amount of leagues available really lets you know just how worldwide a sport soccer actually is, and it's fun to scroll through all the teams just to look at their logos and uniforms.Even though it is going to be a tougher battle in terms of learning the controls and the actual game of soccer, the outcome will be that much more rewarding. Polished presentation, exemplary gameplay and modes, and an endless amount of replay value, FIFA 10 is the new benchmark in console soccer games.

Pro Evo has built it's following on the gameplay. If you go down to your local park you'll see two types of players. One that is decked out in all the latest football gear, shin pads, most expensive football boots and the full Man Utd kit (brand new). He can do loads of kick ups but can't play football to save his life. That's FIFA.Then there's another kid who looks like he's just crawled out of bed with a scruffy t-shirt, wrecked footy trainers and some jogging bottoms that look like he stole them from a tramp. But when he plays, the boy can play and is a match winner. That's Pro. If you want flashy menus, nice music and all the glitz then by all means buy FIFA 10. But if you just want to play and marvel at the best football simulation game to date? Then Pro Evolution Soccer 2010 is what you've been looking for all your life.

Forza Motorsport 3 is one of the most beautiful racers on the market, with stunning and painstakingly designed cockpits, gorgeous exteriors and realistic damage; cars will flip over from time to time. The tracks are equally jaw dropping, with miles of road, warm sunlight, white puffy clouds, skyscrapers, realistic reflections in glass and other visual highlights. Plus, the game moves at a brisk pace, depending on the chosen car. Just watching the scenery fly by at over 100 miles per hour, while occasionally looking behind to see the other drivers choke on our exhaust fills us with excitement.Forza Motorsport 3 is without question one of the best racers and a surefire contender for 2009 game of the year. Regardless of where you stand-veteran or rookie-you should give this outstanding effort a test drive.

Shooters

Modern Warfare 2 is certainly an exciting time for gamers, Infinity Ward has returned with a sequel to one of the biggest and fastest selling games in the Call of Duty franchise. The game boasts an exciting multiplayer with new updates and perks as well as environments. The story while not exactly the games biggest plus, it still manage to keep players interested and in pace with what was started in Modern Warfare.The multiplayer from Modern Warfare returns with plenty of new updates to the perks and bonuses of the first game. You'll encounter plenty of scenarios and new maps with DLC along the way to keep you playing. There are plenty of new addictive match types and rule sets. Matchmaking has been improved to allow for quicker games and faster load times. Overall, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a game that you don't want to miss, if you're an FPS player then you'll certainly want to get your hands on it.

At the midpoint through Killzone 2, you stand, heavy assault rifle smoking after another terrible, exhilarating firefight against Helghast coercions. Your perceptions are frazzled by the big-budget visuals, mouth dry from the resounding chaos of a savage science-fiction war. As the last red-eyed enemy falls, a solid sense of overkill immerses you. Your tiring struggle as a crack squad is laborious and endless. Bombastic and outstanding as it may be, Killzone 2 throws you head first into pitched war and doesn't let go for a few hours.Killzone 2 is not a rebellion. It was never intended to be. However, it would be folly to disregard its importance, both to the PS3 and the console FPS. The remarkable technical achievement, both visually and in AI, elevates the bar for console games and, just maybe, proposes that all Sony's claims for the 'power of the PS3' were more than just hot air and pompousness after all.

Resistance 2 is definitely in the pantheon of elite games for the Playstation 3 right now and for good reason. The story might have been not as cohesive as the original but they took some interesting steps with it. The multiplayer is fantastic and Insomniac should be awarded for the quality of their servers. While the single-player is somewhat lacking, the multiplayer makes up for it and then some. This is a must own for Playstation 3 owners.Like RFOM, R2 is a straight forward FPS. I don't think I experienced more than a minute of play without getting shot at or attacked by something. But as anyone that's been to an amusement park can tell you, roller coaster rides don't last very long. This game is much shorter than the original. You don't stay in any locale long enough to get bored with it, though it would have been nice to take in the scenery a bit more as you spend a lot of time looking at the back side of the rock you're hiding behind.

Platforms

Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time doesn't attempt to break any new ground, it's goal is to add a few new gameplay mechanics and refine the already stellar presentation. This game picks up soon after the events of the first PlayStation 3 adventure, Tools of Destruction.Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time is the top tier 3D platformer we expect from the developers; they've delivered another must-own game for anybody with even a passing interest in this type of game. There's a great mix of puzzle solving, platforming and weapons-based combat. Throw in some incredible visuals and funny voice acting and you have one of the best PlayStation 3 games of the year.

The game needs a lot of jumping and toddlers, like an old 2D game. The heroic knight can whack with a sword and a shield to defend himself, He thus makes the action part in the game. The three characters share in any case a lot of variety.With all three at once, I mean that you can switch between three characters. When you encounter some enemies, of course you can keep the knight to get started. Some vigilance is always required, even in this game. Suppose you need to reach from one side to another and a wooden object is above, it is obviously useful to the thief to weave with her grappling hook. If they fall into the deep and not survive, you will be with the other two characters and have to find a solution.Trine has a simple concept that is still very impressive and certainly will provide the necessary challenge. It has action, it has puzzle elements and the necessary climbing.

Just thought I would get on and wish everyone a Merry Christmas& a Happy New Year.

Did you all have a good Christmas? or Holiday respectively.

Mine was decent. My family has had a hard time recently but I did manage to get just enough money for the holidays (as gifts) that I can get a 360 soon!

So what did you guys and gals get? Any good games or any thing?

Let me know!

Later!

WISHING EVERYONE

- MERRY CHRISTMAS -

Avatar sucked. I was disappointed coming out of the cinema.
Bear in mind, I went into this movie completely fresh. NO REVIEWS, NOTHING OUTSIDE OF THE TRAILERS.
Saw it in 3D, but not IMAX.

Ok, time for pretentious opinions.
$500 million won't buy you an interesting alien world. It won't buy you interesting characters. It won't buy you an interesting script, plot, or story.
Pandora, the world itself, is bereft of creativity. There's hardly a single sci-fi concept here that's kinda new here. It's all prehistoric animals, and blue aliens. And the only blue alien race I care about is this:

Asaris > Navis

Avatar won't be remembered for anything than its visuals. And that's too bad. Because we all used to love James Cameron, no matter how pretentious he has become now.

What did I not like?

This is James Cameron's worst film to date. I know that's easy to say, because all of his films are great. If this was George Lucas, I'd say it's a step up from the prequels. But seriously, what makes James Cameron's sci-fi films stand out? Because they have cool characters and drama to go along with the cool sci-fi concepts and ideas.

My problem with the amazing graphics is (just like Star Wars prequels), if you don't have characters or a story worth investing in, it feels like you're watching a very long videogame cutscene. I was genuinely bored through a good portion of this movie. That's worrying for a film with a world so colourful and dripping in details.

The plot. Why tell Jake Sully to learn how to acclimate to the Navi culture when the military will swoop in anyway when the plan fails? No need for 90 minutes of Jake Sully. When I can predict every single minute of a film, that's just depressing. Jake Sully had a great backstory, with being paraplegic, replacing his dead twin bro. Aaaaaaaand, that's about it. The villain in the film, like really? Even Guile (Street Fighter) looks less stupid! I don't care about any of these characters. The only character worth a damn, even if she's part of the predictable parade, is the Neytiri blue Navi chick. There's some excellent mo-cap work done for her. When she's crying, you feel it.

The Navis. Replace them with Africans, Native Americans, Pocahontas, or any other marginalised tribe, and you've got these aliens figured out. They have a chief, the jockey, the comic relief, the disapproving dad and his hot daughter. It's as generic as it gets.

The sci-fi in this film is just insulting. "Unobtanium", honestly? At least Star Trek tried, with the red matter. You won't even explain how humans jack into the Avatars? Oh yeah, show a generic multi-coloured tunnel. Even the Matrix bothered to show a needle. Ghost in the Shell, a wire. How do the mountains float? I'll admit though, the hair connecting to every living thing was pretty cool.

The mechs? Done way better some years ago, with Matrix Revolutions. Done way better many years ago with Neon Genesis Evangelion.

This is Cameron's Disney movie. In a bad way. The plot, characters, and story are a joke. Good sci-fi films are not good because of their cool ideas or concepts. They're good because there is human drama around the ideas, so we can be attached to the weird stuff. Go watch Solaris, because the idea for it is so weird, and without great characters, story, or drama, that movie would have failed. James Cameron even admits in the Solaris commentary, that he'd never be able to make such a subtle and deeply profound sci-fi film such as it. Oh, how dangerous those words would come to be.

What did I like?

The Navi chick.
The vistas.
Jake's training scenes. The "run, Forrest, RUN!" scene is great.
The 3D. Even though it's not convincing me that all movies need to be in 3D.
Teh graphixxz!

Disappointments of the Year

Aside from the visuals, this is another disappointing blockbuster to add onto the list of 2009. Public Enemies, Wolverine, Watchmen, Transformers 2, Terminator Salvation (I liked it quite a bit), Star Trek (yeah I'm one of those), and now Avatar.

For the people that liked it

Don't watch it again. I don't want you to see the problems with the film, second time round. I don't want my review to ruin the good time you had with the film. You had a great night out with your friends, I don't want to spoil that.
If you enjoyed it, good for you.
I'm already trying to forget this movie, and it's working. Just another forgettable disappointment. Moving on.
This is not me trying to ruin your parade. Honestly, you're the one doing that the second you click on this blog with such a header title like "Avatar - what a disappointment".

What's the sci-fi action film of this year worth watching?

Go buy the District 9 DVD now. It's out!

What else?

Go watch the " 70 Minute review of Star Wars: Phantom Menace". I died in laughter!

So I've decided to post this up early, cause I will be spending time with family on Christmas, but never to early to wish anyone a Merry Christmas =)

Schools out for now, and it's great to finally have more time for gaming, I've been playing Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare the best FPS ever created *Don't get me started with Modern Warfare 2 ^_^* it's not that I don't want it but $60 for a PC game is not what I'm gonna pay, I've given myself a strict rule to never buy a PC game that isn't $50 or less, Back to CoD 4, I am rank 48 now! been using my P90 all the time and all I play is Headquarters, one of the best game modes on CoD 4 and one of my favs.

I got New Super Mario Bros Wii as an early Christmas present from my bro, we celibrated X-mas with him my sister in law and my cute little nease last week since they live about 2 hours away from us =( but it was great too see them, I've played NSMBW a little bit here and there, it's a good game, but there are aspects of the game that do annoy me.

Steam is having a huge sale and by tomorrow I will be buying Grand Theft Auto IV for PC at an amazing grand slam price of $7.50, hard to pass up I say =D. There are a few other games I wouldn't mind but still gotta make sure I keep the money coming for my new Sony Bravia 32" 720p HDTV ^_^

MERRY CHRISTMAS TOO ALL, AND ALL A GOOD NIGHT!

Nobuo Uematsu has long been one of my favorite videogame music composers, ever since I played my first "proper" Final Fantasy game in 1991 (that being Final Fantasy II on the Super NES, more appropriately known nowadays as Final Fantasy IV). Through over ten iterations of Final Fantasy, Uematsu has evolved his style while keeping certain trademarks alive.

Of his works, it's quite likely that the most recognizable tunes Uematsu has composed are the themes that play when players are forced into battle. Well, duh: With a standard battle theme for each game, it's the piece of music most repeated throughout a player's experience. Well, that and whatever standard theme exists for an overworld map.

Seeing as I have recently re-integrated myself into the world of Final Fantasy for the sake of studying VIII's junction system, I thought I'd kick off the upcoming holiday by bringing back the little music quizzes I used to do. This one, as I've telegraphed above, involves the battle themes from the first nine iterations of Final Fantasy. As such, it won't be quite that difficult; after all, these are some of the more recognizable tunes in franchise history. But who wants to break a sweat during a holiday? It's a time for fun and relaxation, so it's probably best not to start off with something maddeningly difficult. (I'll save that for Saturday.)

With that, allons y! Follow the link to the youTube video and keep this window open to leave your answers / guesses in the comments.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lb4HQbl2bos&feature=player_embedded

(Sadly, the Gamespot video uploader doesn't want to cooperate, so I'll have to refer you to the version I uploaded on youTube for the time being. Please bear with it--I'll try to upload another version soon if I can figure out why the one I've been trying to upload keeps failing to encode.)

Release Date: Aug 25, 2009

- Other RPG's I played that has been released for 2009 -

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Heheh.. The only console i have is Playstation 2

I did not play any DS Role Playing Games this year either.

Better than Ar Tonelico 2 and SMT: Devil Summoner 2.

So i pick Mana Khemia 2 for my RPG of The Year

I recently bought a 250 HDD and need to use one... but MS seems to not have any in stock and I've been shafted out of 2 separate ebay auctions who had only a pirated CD that doesn't work. (gotta love liars and "stock photos")

anyway, I will gladly pay for the shipping (preferably over-night shipping as I need it ASAP) and will ship it back to you at no cost... and you'll be first in line for some of my special favors... next time I'm giving away some free stuff... heck, I'd give you anything out of my extra stuff box strait out just for helping me out of this jam...

First off, I hope that everyone has a happy, and safe, holiday.

I am flying out tomorrow at 1:30, so I will not be on for about a week. We are going to visit my grandfather in Michigan, and hes 80, so he does not have a computer. I don't even know if I will get any reception.

Also, I got some KICKASS stuff the last couple of days!

First.....

Yeah, thats an ARCADE GAME!

AND.... it works!

It's a little rough around the edges, and it could use a little TLC (one buttons messed up, but I gotta guy that works on these things for a living thats gonna fix it up for me) but other than that, its sweet!

Oh yeah.... I got it for $50....... killer sweet!

Last night we had Christmas at Michelle's parents house, and I got plenty of clothes, football jerseys, and gift cards, but my wife got me the coolest gift of all....

Yeah, thats a 12" Marcus Fenix! His armor lights up! My wife knows me all to well.

Well, I gotta finish packing up, so I will leave you with this;

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! BE SAFE, AND I WILL SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!