Why hello Mr. Xbox 360 slim

So in preparation for college I needed a gaming system for the dorm. The family owns a Wii and Ps3. No one used the Wii much anymore so it's a given I'll take it. The system I needed to ask for was the Ps3. And so began the following conversation with my little brother.

Me: Hey Alexander can I bring the Playstation-
Little Brother: No.
Me: Crap....

So that idea was quickly dashed. And so it came down to me buying a Xbox 360. I wasn't keen on using $200 graduation money for a system, so I dug through my closet to find my PSP and DS Lite. I went to the local gamestop and traded my:

• PSP
• DS Lite
• Uncharted 2 (I shed a few bitter tears, but 3 is coming out Nov.)
• AC Brotherhood
• LBP (I already had 2)
• Gran Turismo 5
• A Number of DS games at least 9.

and Bought:

• Refurbished Xbox 360 slim 4gb
• Halo Reach (Preowned)
• Powerup reward pro

And it all came down to..... $21. So ya, It was a pretty good deal. I'm not really keen on selling on Ebay.  (I know I could've gotten more, but considering all the time selling and shipping, not exactly worth it).
I also bought Xbox live gold for 2 months for $2 on this awesomely convenient deal. I got a bunch of games from a friend who doesn't play anymore, and finally go a headset for $20.

So my opinions on the Xbox 360?

The Controller:

Compared to the Ps3, the Xbox 360 has a much better controller for shooters. The Ps3 does pretty well for all games. But the triggers on the Xbox 360 controller feel much more natural for shooters. Unfortunately for any other games, the Xbox 360 controller feels weird, like I never really liked playing racing games on the 360.

And between the Kinect and Playstation Move. The Kinect is so much better. The Playstation Move just seems like a Wii controller except for Ps3 games. The Kinect on the other hand. I had doubts on it, but after playing Dance Central it's awesome. However that seems like the only game I'll actually enjoy with the Kinect because all the others just seem like reboots of Wii games I've already played.

Graphics, Dashboard and Gameplay:
I already established the feel of the controllers. The Xbox 360 pretty much has similar graphics and gameplay as the Ps3. The only thing I have to get used to is the different dashboards, which isn't anything to complain about it's just a matter of adapting. Only problem with the 360 is no bluray player so no awesome HD movies.

Gaming Services:
PSN: I loved the free service. But ever since it was down due to the hackings and the lack of any of my friends online, it felt lacking. Ya I got some fun out of multiplayer, but it is nothing compared too....

Xbox Live: Yes I have to pay for it, but that's the small fee for an awesome experience. I finally got to play in full parties with a lot of people I know, it's extremely fun. I also do better with people I know. 

Verdict: I really like both the Xbox 360 and Ps3 and I can never choose which is better between the two.
If you were to choose between the two it depends on a number of factors:

• Blu-ray? or no?
• Which Exclusive games you want? You really have to make choices and sacrifices on which games you want. For awhile I gave up on Gears of War and Halo for a bit for Uncharted and Final Fantasy.
• The importance of multiplayer to you. Do you want to play with your friends? If so what system is the majority of your friends on? and if it's Xbox live, would you be willing to pay for that?

World of Warcraft

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LittleBigPlanet 2

 

First Impressions:

So I ordered the collector edition of LBP 2 in August and got it on the release date of January 18

I totally wanted the plush doll and quite happy with now.

The bookends are pretty cool just another nerdy addition to my game library.

The DLC costumes worth it as well.

Just for the extras I'm quite happy with what I paid for.

So What Did I Think of the Game?

I just now beat the whole game and going back to perfect some levels and try creating one. I also want to try the game with 3 more friends, but I have to say... dang this game is fun!

 If you haven't played the first LBP it isn't necessary to play the first one, but it may get some time to get used to the controls mainly the jumping.

For those who have played the first one this game, it is a must have especially if you really liked creating levels in the first LBP.

There's so much added content to the game and creation that I know I'm going to have this game for quite awhile. So check it out!

Why Kids Shouldn't play Call of Duty

I swear there's nothing I hate more as a gamer is playing a rated M game (Call of Duty, Halo, Killzone 2, take your pick) and hearing a little kid in multiplayer. Not only is it an earsore to hear these kids talk, but annoys me in a lot more ways than just the fact of getting my eardrums ruptured by their constant screaming and annoying babble.

To me this shows bad parenting (my opinion go against me if you will)

My parents were very strict about what games I played until I was at least 16. I was forbidden to play shooters even Teen ones because my Dad simply didn't want me to. He was okay with me watchign violent movies though as long as it was with him. I didn't really know his real reasoning, but I can assume he didn't want me to be the one doing the shooting real or not and at least mature a bit more and differentiate between enjoying a shooting game or enjoying the emulation of killing someone for fun, which I may bring into real life. Now I play shooters just because if appeals to my human nature to hunt, but at the same time I already know that the feelings just for the game and the competition and nothing more. That's at least how much I can explain it.

I don't think most kids have that kind of restraint to differentiate between that joy of playing of a game or the joy of actually killing for fun. There's a pretty damn good reason why games are rated-M BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT FOR KIDS! I really think it's horrible parenting whenever a parent let's a kid play a rated-M game you're pretty much risking exposing them to violence and gore and making them more sensitive to it. I know I sound like Jack Thompson but hey there's other reasons for my benefits and others why kids shouldn't be on Call of Duty.

Kids are annoying!

I'm not saying it in a bad way, well yes I am... but here me out. Okay most of us where pretty obnoxious and talked a lot as children. But it's natural and we can't help it. Hell the reason why we're overly self conscious and a bit more reserved as teenagers is because someone, mostly an older teenager or person, told us to shut up when we were little and we know what annoying brats when we were little.

So in the gaming lobby I know any gamer 16+ groan when a little kid is in the lobby and talking his little butt off. I don't blame them it's natural, but please what parent let you play and torture us? I have to deal with little cousins like this so why do I want to in this game?

I could take a Nazi, foreigner that doesn't speak english, girl, jerk, noob tuber, camper, etc., but once I hear a voice that hasn't hit puberty yet >:(

Kids really shouldn't be exposed to the adult crowd especailly the gaming adult crowd

For my own good and others I usually don't play with a mic due to my excessive swearing and cussing while playing whenever I get killed. So ya kids shouldn't be exposed to the gamers that don't show the same constraint like me. Teenage jokes, which usually consist of drugs, sex, and your mom shouldn't be what little kids should be listening to and no doubt they'll be imitating that in their lame way. We know we did that when we were little. When you heard the new cuss word from your friends you had to try it out, but by the time you use it on the daily you were old enough to be using them with your friends.

So in conclusion kids shouldn't be playing rated-M games or the alternative shut up while they play Call of Duty or Halo, but that's highly unlikely. In my opinion childhood should be consisting of playing outside even to preteen years. And if it comes to video games, there are already good non rated-M game out there. The Call of Duty multiplayer lobby isn't one of the places that one's childhood should be spent because once you enter it you'll loose it very quickly and regret somewhere along the way..... And be causing many a teenager to suffer in your obnoxious rambling about how you're so "good" because quite frankly no one cares.

Final Fantasy 7

Be Warned I go rather nerdy on this one:

September 8, 1997. I was four years old and at a cousin's party and they got the game yesterday.
My cousins were avid final fantasy fans and played the FF1-FF6 like a religion.

But this was my first Final Fantasy game I've ever seen. Hell this was the first playstation game I've ever seen and the first video game I've ever seen. And this would have a great impact on my life.

So it was me and my 15 other cousins of different ages all packed into a room staring at a small tv watching the teenage cousins play the game for the first time.

First cutscene of the game we all "ahhh"ed in amazement and one of the older cousins, and this quote still makes me laugh, says "These are the best graphics EVER! There's no way any system can do better than this!"

But my most fondest moment of this game was at the world map when I listened to the world map music or FF7's Main Theme. It was a beautiful song that was like an 8bit lullaby to me and I soon fell asleep and I pretty much forgot about the game for four years.

Basically that's where my love for video games, Final Fantasy, and Final Fantasy 7 began.

I was 12 when I played the game and finished it and fifteen when I played the game, finished it and enjoyed it.

The story is simple at first, but really gets complicated and interesting later on. The graphics and battle system bring up pure nostalgia. The music conveys the moods perfectly I consider the whole freaking OST a masterpiece up with freaking Mozart and Beethoven in my opinion.

I swear I'm a pretty die hard fan for FF7, but not too much (I don't cosplay, I think the people who make hentai's of this weird fucks, and I don't go bitch and moan when people don't like this game like some people I've seen)

But yes:
I've played Crisis Core- (gameplay redundant, but story was totally worth it!
Owns Advent Children bluray- (okay I can see where people don't like it, but I love it and that matters I don't care who doesn't)
Watched Before Crisis- Good anime on Zack's story (pretty much Crisis Core)
Wishes for a remake- I actually want to play this game over again on the ps3

My Opinion? Tifa and Cloud!!!!!!

Sorry a long debated FF7 topic. But....:
Aerith's Dead (sorry gotta be captain obvious)
Aerith was taken by Zack (come on give your friend some respect bro! btw you have Tifa!)
I think Tifa and Cloud make an awesome kickass duo

So really that's my story with Final Fantasy 7!

Memoirs of the Video Games Systems I own

• Gameboy SP- Every kid had one when I was little and it was finally my turn. It was my first game console I've ever owned and it was awesome! Pokemon Sapphire, Zelda A Link to the Past and Four Swords all day!
• Ps2- I had so many good gaming memories with this system. Playing Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2, Final Fantasy X and XII, Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater, and Star Ocean. But nothing made my asian childhood then playing DDR with the cousins muhahaha
• Psp- The system that out of all the others deprived me of any sleep. I loved playing Final Fantasy Tactics War of the Lions, Lumines, and Patapon
• Wii- Playing the wii wasn't the most fun playing alone, but when friends came over this was the center of the party all the time. It usually was the Rock band and Mario Party 8 nuff said. It's a fun system but the only time I've ever enjoyed it was playing Zelda Twilight Princess and that was with my cousins too at times. But overall good memories.
• NDS- Its always the portable systems that deprived me of sleep. This one did the same as the psp final fantasy tactics advanced and A2 all day. Advanced Wars was also the highlight of this system for me. Pokemon Diamond was also the highlight of this console for me. Overall the nds was my most favorite portable game console and I'm totally excited for the 3Ds.
• Ps3- My favorite HD console. I wanted a 360 but I didn't want to pay for online...... so I went for the ps3. Uncharted 2 is a must buy for this system. The free online, bluray, and pretty legit game collection is totally worth it. Planning to get black ops and assassin's creed brotherhood, but I'm currently pretty poor so we'll wait for Christmas.

• Pc- A system that has never failed me in entertainment. Playing warcraft and starcraft, regretfully World of Warcraft... yeah those were awesome yet life draining times. I'm currently playing Empire: Total War which I say is the best RTS out there next to Starcraft II, but I'm planning to get Civ 5 which looks like a pretty legit game.