Throwback Thursday (3/22/2012)

Spring is upon us, and because of that I haven’t been playing to many video games this spring break.  I have been outside enjoying the unusually warm weather.  The warm clear days gave me a great idea for this weeks Throwback Thursday,

Boktai

The sun is in your hands 

 This game is very interesting, and unique.  It was the first of its kind because of the technology inside the cartridge.  This game used a solar sensor to power your characters main weapon, the Gun Del Sol (solar gun).  Now this game didn’t just encourage you to go out side and play it, it was required at times.  You would use the power of the sun to recharge your gun to fight.  If by chance you ran out of sun you were SOL.  Now don;t worry this game is playable at night time.  When playing the game there was a bar on the bottom of your screen indicating the amount of sun the cartridge was picking up.  This acted like a battery storing sunlight to be used later in case it got shady or you wanted to play before bed or something.  Another cool feature of the game is the fact that is had an internal clock that would effect game play.  If you were playing at night different enemies would become active than if you played in the daytime.  This game is also make by Konami, the makers of metal gear, so there is also a stealth aspect if you want to conserve your sun powers.

This silly cartoon shows hot the game works and the cool small details are in the game.  Even thought this game is cool and original you can still find copies of the game at gamestops or other used game stores.  I’m sure you can find an emulator for it but it loses a lot of the fun when you cant actually charge the game up in the sun. Regardless give this game a try if you can get your hands on it.  Enjoy

Ghost Recon Online Stream

So how was everyone’s weekend?  Mine was very busy.  Over the past couple of days I have been playing SFxT, working on homework/studying for midterms, oh and getting a beta key for the Ghost Recon Online closed beta.  This post is delayed because of the home work, but in-between studying I have been getting a couple of games in.  Now, before I tell you my first thoughts on the game I want you guys to take a look at it for yourselves.  Later today I am going to be streaming a couple of games I recorded last night.  I will be streaming on twitch.tv.  During the stream I will be answering questions (if they are any), and commentating what you are seeing. If you miss the stream you will still be able to watch the recording on twitch, and at the end of the week I might edit together a video and put it on YouTube.

Link to my Twitch.tv page: http://www.twitch.tv/aggrocragg

P.S. You can also ask questions in the comment section below if you miss the stream.

Throwback Thursday (3/8/2012)

Its Thursday again, everyone’s favorite day of the week.  So lets get started.  Today’s game is the definition of a throwback.  Everything about this game is memorable, from the gameplay, to the announcer.  If you didn’t already guess, today’s pick is…

NBA JAM

If you had one sports game as a kid, this was the game to have.  No mater your skill level you could play this game.  The controls were super easy, and you could play with a friend.  Everything about this game appealed to me as a kid.  High flying dunks, a silly announcer, and the ability to push the other players to get the ball.  The only real complaint with this game, that I could remember, was that some of the all-stars weren’t in the game, mainly Jordan.  Other than that this game was a hit. So much so, that there is another NBA Jam that came out for PS3 and XBox 360.  This updated version is similar to the original except with updated graphics.  The game, like the original knows it is a joke and puts in classic unlockables like “Big Head Mode”.  Just look at it and tell me this game isn’t awesome, I mean, this sound track “is on fire.”

Now you can play the original here, but I recommend playing it on console or just getting the new version.  You wont regret it.

Summer Movie Hype

The winter video game season is dead and gone.  Next up to bat is the summer movie blockbuster season.  With a lot of great titles coming out this year lets start getting excited.  First movie on the list is not in the summer, but it is getting so much attention it is worth putting on this list.

HUNGER GAMES

(March 23)

If you didn’t know, this movie is based off of a very popular book series.  The book/movie is set in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and girl from the twelve districts to fight to the death on live television.  Sounds like a good time right.  Now personally I have not read the books, but from what I hear this book is going to be a bit challenging to turn into a movie.  I say this because I can only assume that the book is violent.  Now that’s not so bad right, wrong, I would bet money that the writers and the director are going to cut the violence back to get a PG-13 rating to get the teen crowd to fill the seats.  Now for someone who hasn’t read the stories, like me, this wont be a huge problem.  Just wait until the die hard fans see the movie and complain about that.  Regardless what everyone thinks, I’m interested in seeing this move, if only to see how they get away with a movie based on kids killing each other.

THE AVENGERS

(May 4)

This is the movie that all comic book fans have been waiting for.  Nick Fury and the international agency S.H.I.E.L.D. bring together a team of super humans to form The Avengers to help save the Earth from Loki & his various membered army.  Movie fans are familiar with most of the members of the Avengers, because four of the six of them have has their own summer hits (Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Captain America).  Personally I am excited, not only because I’m a comic nerd, but because I want to see of they can pull off a movie with all of these big name superheroes.  You can bet if this makes bank, DC is going to try and make a Justice League movie.

MEN IN BLACK III

(May 25)

Most people aren’t to excited for the third installment of this series.  On the other hand I can’t wait for this.  I have loved the first two Men in Black movies.  To really enjoy these movie, I think you have to familiarize yourself with old scifi classics.  You can’t take the series to seriously.  Go see this movie if you are looking for a comedy that is a modern interpretation on classic science fiction hits.  I mean come on, Will Smith goes back in time to the 60’s

BRAVE

(June 22)

it’s Pixars now movie, need I saw more.  Well if I do here you go, this is a brief on IMBD “Determined to make her own path in life, Princess Merida defies a custom that brings chaos to her kingdom. Granted one wish, Merida must rely on her bravery and her archery skills to undo a beastly curse. ”  But honestly, this is going to look beautiful, and sound beautiful because of its cast.  If you are a Pixar fan, Disney fan, or an animation fan go see this film.

THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN

(July 3)

The Amazing Spider-Man is hopefully going to be a good comic book movie.  This film is going to be the much needed reboot for the spider-man films.  Unfortunately for this series, I feel it is being over shadowed by The Avengers and The Dark Knight Rises.  I still think it will do well.  The main character casting is far better than the original films.  James Garfield makes a better Peter Parker, and Emma Stone makes a better love interest as Gwen Stacy.  Peter feels more like he should, an awkward nerd, but still makes joke when dealing with criminals.  I feel Garfield will bring a Peter Parker we can relate to, who wont wine as much as the Peter in previous films.

THE DARK KNIGHT RISES

(July 20)

This is the movie most of us are waiting for.  The conclusion of Nolan’s Batman trilogy.  Like always, this movie has a great cast, Tom Hardy, Gary Oldman, Christian Bale, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anne Hathaway, and Liam Neeson.  If you loved the first two movies in the series, I don’t have to convince you to go see this film…You’re going to see this movie.  (Who’s taking bets on if Bane breaks Batman’s back).

THE BOURNE LEGACY

(August 3)

I haven’t been the biggest fan of the Bourne series, but this trailer really sold me on this film.  I like the fact that Matt Damon’s story is over and they are dealing with a new charter.  Not because I don;t like Damon, but because I’m glad the story is moving forward and not dragging its face across the pavement.  I feel Jeremy Renner will do a great job and, even if it’s not the best it will be worth the price of the ticket…Maybe not the price of the popcorn with the prices these theaters charge.

Throwback Thursday (3/1/2012)

Unfortunately this Throwback Thursday is going to be a bit short, I am busy with school work, working on fixing my resume, and writing cover letters.  But who cares what I’m working on lets get started.  This week we are going back to an old favorite.  If you owned a SNES, chances were you owned this game.

Super Mario World

Come on,  look at that cover.  If this game doesn’t portray the awesomeness of this game I don’t know what does.  Okay so the cover is lame but trust me this game is awesome.  This game is your classic Mario game but updated.  This game took everything amazing about Mario 3 and made it better.  This game gave up new power-ups.  Not only that, but it gave the player a way to store power-ups in case you get hit.  This game was long too.  It has so many secret levels you will be playing this title for hours.

Trust me this game is fun and probably my favorite Mario game.  And because I like you guys I’ll give you a link to where you can play it.  Don’t day I never did anything for you.

 

P.S. There are mods out for this game where people create their own challenge levels.  they are excruciating, just take a look.