Patch Note Previews (For October 11 – October 17)

We’re all in for a treat next week with a couple of blockbusters and a pair of marquee heroes joining forces once again. It’s time to pick up your winter gear or uncover and solve new mysteries or rock out ‘til everyone’s socks come off. Which will you choose? Here are the releases for the 2nd week of October.

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (PS3) (October 13th) Sony Computer Entertainment

The highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster video game, “Uncharted”, finally hits store shelves. Players reassume the role of Nathan Drake as he shoots and brawls with new enemies, while he traverses various lands in Asia like China, Nepal, Borneo, and others. Drake is looking for adventure and a little treasure again, but this time it revolves around Marco Polo and his mysteries. “Thieves” introduces multiplayer modes including competitive play with up to 10 players and cooperative play with up to 3 players. Players looking for a sequel to continue the excellence “Uncharted” started need to wait no longer. A demo is available for download via PlayStation Network. Make your way to a local store on Tuesday to find the secret behind “Among Thieves” for $59.99.

Brutal Legend (360/PS3) (October 13th) Electronic Arts

In “Brutal Legend”, gamers control Eddie Riggs, voiced by Jack Black, a roadie to one of the worst bands ever, Kabbage Boy. Along with Black, Lemmy Kilmister, Rob Halford, Ozzy Osbourne, and others lent their voices as well. Riggs starts by being teleported from the real world to an alternate dimension where humanity is enslaved. He is viewed as chosen, but is he good or evil? “Brutal Legend” looks to mix action/adventure, hack and slash, and more than enough heavy metal music with lots of comedic moments scattered throughout. You can download a demo from the Live Marketplace or PlayStation Network. Rock and roll while you drive to stores so you can purchase “Brutal Legend” on Tuesday for $59.99.

Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (DS/Wii) (October 13th) Sega

Mario, Sonic, and all their buddies battle each other once again, but the season has been altered in this sequel. Instead of the summer Olympics, it’s the winter Olympics this time around. Join Mario, Sonic, Yoshi, Knuckles, and more with a few new characters like Donkey Kong and Metal Sonic in winter-themed games. People can grab up to 3 buddies to partake in events like snowboarding, ice hockey, bobsledding, speed skating, and other events. If you and your friends are in the market for winter Olympics with your lovable heroes as the main characters, then this could be the game for you. Bobsled with “Mario and Sonic” to stores to pick up the game on Tuesday for $34.99 for the Nintendo DS and $49.99 for the Nintendo Wii.

"I want you to be better"

Is this going to work? Is it too early? I'm in that phase again where I tend to overthink and overanalyze every single detail that floats around. Everything. Did he hit a flush? Straight? Am I even capable of doing this? These thoughts swim around in my mind and it's bothering me. I'm thinking way TOO much. It's not beneficial because the more and more I think about it, more questions arise. Will I fail? Is it even worthwhile? My head will probably explode soon, and I'd still have no answers to any of these questions. The only answer I'd have is that my head obviously couldn't handle any/all of the questions, ha.

The future is scary as hell, man, scary as hell. I always come to the same conclusion and patience plays an integral role in all of this. What I realize time after time is that you have to just live in the moments that life gives you. Just live life to the fullest. "I'm not going to be better than you. I'm going to be better than me. Just wait and see, it's only a matter of time."

It's not a big deal, is it?

Note: This is fairly old, but I decided to post it now, ha.

Why do you care what other people do? You shouldn't be bothered by their issues, it's none of your business. So, you want me to stop caring about others? I know it isn't my business, but they're my friends and it affects me. Grow some thicker skin or turn a blind eye. I do have thick skin, but my armor can only endure so many attacks. I don't want to ignore what's going on, but it's taking its toll on me. I don't want to waver, but one can only bide for a certain amount of time. See, I'm breaking you down bit by bit, you're about to fall off the cliff to your inevitable demise. No, I'm not, I will not succumb to the pressure, but I don't know what to do. Have any ideas? Hah! Advice from me? I think not. If you don't know what to do, why do you continue? Why do you keep on fighting? Leave them alone! People shouldn't say bad things about people, and if they do, it should be face-to-face. Then, and only then will the relationship be "real." It'll be exposed as a non-relationship or the two parties will try to make an effort to form something real. Fake friendships are just as bad as being enemies. You're pretending to be someone you're not, and that is the definition of being fake. I'm sorry, did you have anything to ask or say? Uhm, nope, nothing to add, but you should take a look at your armor. Other note: I could not find a picture, so this one should suffice. It offsets the mood anyways.

'Twas a great day..

7/31

No, I'm not a ghost!

It's been a good hiatus not the bad kind, but I promise that I'll be back very shortly. The other blog I write on will be infused with new talent pretty soon, so look forward to that.

Rest In Peace to all the famous people that have died quite recently. My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and family of Billy Mays, Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, David Carradine, Steve McNair, Ed McMahon and many others.

Iran has seen quite a roller coaster in recent weeks as well with the joke of an election that was held. Protests and riots ensued, but hopefully better times will follow.

The Lakers got Artest bolstering our already championship-caliber team, so watch out NBA in 2010!

Congratulations to Roger Federer on surpassing Pete Sampras as the man with the most grand slam singles championships! Too bad, I still prefer Pistol Pete, haha. Way to put up a great fight, Andy Roddick. USA!

I'll leave everyone with this to brighten the spirit and mood around here. Happy Belated 4th of July, everyone! I hope no one played with fire, like this kid!

A Hiatus..

I'm taking a break for finals week, so there won't be any previews for June 14-20, sorry everyone! I'll hit the ground running next week when there's no finals to study for. Take care all.

Patch Note Previews (For June 7 – June 13)

This week is sports week in the video game world, but not your typical sports ala basketball, football or baseball. We have tennis, golf, and shape-shifting? Tennis and golf introduce “Wii MotionPlus” into its family with finer control and another peripheral to purchase. Thanks Nintendo. Here’s the 2nd week of June featuring MotionPlus excluding “Prototype”!

Virtua Tennis 2009 (360, PS3, Wii) (June 9th) Sega

It’s been quite some time since we last heard from the “Virtua Tennis” series (2007), but they’re finally back. “Virtua” looks to be “Virtua Tennis 3” with slightly better graphics and some different tennis players like Novak Djokovic, Ana Ivanovic, and others. There will also be new mini-games like Pirate Wars and Block Buster. This could easily of been downloadable content with new mini games, players, and tennis courts, but maybe that’s why it’s not full-priced? Serve, volley, and slam your way to the stores on Tuesday for 360/PS3 for $49.99 and for Wii for $39.99. In the Wii version, “Wii Motion Plus” is enabled (sold separately), where players have better control when directing their shots using the wiimote.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2010 (360, PS3, Wii, PSP, PS2) (June 8th) Electronic Arts

“Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2010” is back with its annual release for the golfing savants and people who don’t ever watch golf, but play this game. “Tiger Woods” has this mystical spell that entices us towards it, but most EA games do (Madden, that means you). This iteration introduces some new events like the U.S. Open and new courses like Torrey Pines. This isn’t “Hot Shots Golf”, so if this is your first time with “Tiger”, well, it’s pure golf. Check out the demo available on PSN and XBLA for your downloading pleasure. Drive those golf carts to stores on Monday for $59.99 on 360/PS3, $49.99 on Wii, $39.99 on PSP, and $29.99 on PS2. There’s also a Wii bundle including the “Wii MotionPlus” add-on for $59.99 which provides better control and a more “realistic” feel when swinging.

Prototype (360, PS3, PC) (June 9th) Activision

In Radical’s “Prototype”, players assume the role of Alex Mercer as he wakes up with no recollection of why the military is inspecting his body and why he has certain powers in mutant freak capital of the world, New York. Your main abilities are shape-shifting and consuming enemies. With shape-shifting, players can transform appendages into searing blades, fortress-like shields, or whatever to aid in the fight against the military and the infected. With enemy consuming, Alex absorbs downed enemies to access memories, powers, and the ability to “become” them. “Prototype” looks enjoyable with its devastating combos and sheer chaos on New York streets, but it reminds some of Radical’s “The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction”, which can be construed as good or bad. Alex can also run at 100 mph on command, so beg him to pick up a copy on Tuesday for $59.99 on PS3/360 and $49.99 on the PC.