No.1 Gaming Geek

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Hello. Today I went to watch Twilight. We watched it at Cineleisure Orchard. I got there really early, so I just walked around. There was a little video game sale going on at the basement, and the Xbox 360 games were going for $40-$70.

I freakin saw Oblivion there, but I didn't have enough cash to buy it. I can't wait until I get my ATM card, then I can withdraw money immediately in a situation like that. I hope the sale is still on tomorrow, then maybe I'll finally be able to get my hands on Oblivion.

Once Say Yin came, we went to buy the tickets. There were very few seats left, so we had no choice but to take the front row seats. And the seats weren't together; it was 4 people on the first row and one person on the second row.

Soon Sebastian and Priscilla came. We were waiting for Yeow Boon. He got lost and he was waiting for us at the MRT station, so we all went to get him. Once we got back, we bought popcorn and our drinks and we went into the theatre.

The movie is kinda boring. And what's up with Edward anyway? He has a pervert face, especially his eyes. There are a whole lot of better looking guys in the film. Every time something emo happened, and every time someone mentioned Edward as being "gorgeous", we were laughing.

After the movie, Sebastian, Say Yin and Priscilla went to eat while me and Yeow Boon went to look for an ATM machine for money. We even walked all the way to Heren or however the hell you spell it. However, due to some unfortunate events, we weren't able to get money, so we didn't eat.

I watched Yeow Boon play DJ Max on his PSP. How the hell do you guys manage to move your fingers that freakishly fast? And what's even weirder is the way most people who are insanely good at DJ Max cannot play Guitar Hero, although Guitar Hero is way easier.

I tried a Bleach game on the PSP. I used Ichigo, and it feels awesome to pull of Bankai in the game. It is even more satisfying to use the Hollow mask. This is why I feel that a Bleach game deserves to be made on the PS3 and 360. I would get an orgasm if I saw a Bankai in high definition.

After dinner, Sebastian and Priscilla went to church, Yeow Boon went home, and Say Yin and me went to Tiong Bahru Plaza for a while. I ate my dinner at Burger King, and I talked with Say Yin for a while, then he left and I went home.

I watched TV for a while, then I tried to used my computer, but my Internet connection was screwed. I couldn't connect to any web page at all. And you know what the most frustrating thing was? My modem still displayed a valid Internet connection. So what was happening? I dunno. I turned the piece of shit off and I went to watch TV.

When it was nearly 10pm, I got a phone call. It was something to do with Yiling. It's between the two of us, so I'm not going to talk about it. Yiling I'm sorry I didn't come today but please don't ever do something like that again because you made me really worried.

I'm going to do a case study just for fun:

Case study: 2009, the turning point for superhero based video games?

I was reading the main article of the latest EGM issue, and it's all about Wolverine: Origins. The game will be out along side the movie in March 2009. From what I have been reading, the game might actually turn out to be pretty good.

If all goes well, 2009 may be remembered as the year that completely changes the way people view superhero games. Up til now, there have been several good superhero games, like Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, but there hasn't been anything that's really awesome.

All this might change with 2009. There's Batman: Arkham Asylum, Wolverine: Origins, Prototype and Infamous, just to name a few. And these games are actually getting as many people excited as a AAA standard game would. But why the sudden liking to superhero games?

Firstly, these games are gritty, darker games compared to previous superhero games. They feature dark, gloomy worlds that have a unique look to them, and this interests people to play them. Having an incredibly immersing world was a major factor in making Bioshock the great game it is.

Secondly, these games don't hold back on the violence, unlike other superhero games. While previous games in the same genre feature minimal blood, games like Wolverine: Origins literally allow you to tear the limbs off your enemies. And the violence isn't just a gimmick, it makes sense. I mean, I'm playing as Wolverine, so why the hell shouldn't I be able to rip some one in half?

Thirdly, the main character in the game are not your typical uber pure superhero like Spider-Man or Superman. These guys walk on the line the splits right from wrong. And people like that. There is nothing more badass that a character that inhabits a morally gray area.

Fourthly, the games do new, unique things. In a typical superhero game, you go from point A-Z, beating up minions, and finally taking down the boss at the end of the stage. These games use the same formula, but what really makes them special is how that make you get from point A-Z. Instead of mindlessly beating up enemies, these games require you to think of different ways to get through blocked areas.

Fifthly, they have great stories that are written by actual comic book writers. Having a good story can really help make a game better. In previous superhero games, the story lines were generally bad to the point where it some times became hilarious. There are also epic boss fights and impressive looking levels.

Lastly, they introduce new game play mechanics that really change the game. Batman: Arkham Asylum requires you to sneak through places and to perform stealthy kills, while Infamous allows you to channel and amplify your attacks through any metallic object.

I'm especially impressed with the ideas the Wolverine: Origins team came up with. Since Wolverine is pretty much unkillable, they decided to use him to stop some enemies. To stop a helicopter, Wolverine must throw himself into the engine. Of course he'll be ripped to shreds, but he will regenerate within a few seconds.

There is even a stage which requires you to survive a volcanic eruption. As Wolverine gets damaged, you will get to see his muscles, then his bones and vital organs.

So, will 2009 really be the year of great superhero games? Only time will tell, but from what I've been seeing so far, there is a pretty good chance that it will actually happen.

Some news:
-Who says only a small percentage of gamers are female? Recent studies show that more about 40% of gamers playing online are female.
-MMORPG Tabula Rasa is now free to play for all until it gets shut down on February 28 2009.
-Overlord will be available for free on Gametap for a week.
-Xbox Original Halo:Combat Evolved will be on sale on Xbox Live for 600 points, half its usual price. The offer will start tomorrow for all XBL Gold members. This is the game that pretty much set the standard for FPS games, so if you haven't played it, now is your chance.
-No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle will have huge improvements done to its open world.
-Microsoft is making a Zune Xbox App, which will allow a Zune to connect to a Xbox 36o to transfer files and to play certain games.
-It is rumoured that Dues Ex designer Warren Specter is working on an "epic Mickey Mouse project". This will be interesting.
-Xbox Live Arcade hit Braid coming to PC in early 2009, possibly to PS3 later that year.
-PS3 consoles now cost 53% less to produce than when at launch. If that's true, then why are they still so damn expensive?

I just realised today that tomorrow is Christmas eve. And then it's going to be 2009 in a few days. Wow, time really flies. I'm going to read One Piece now. Ending off, see you tomorrow.

posted @ 11:49 PM
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-Shiva
-Gamer for life
-17 years old
-15 April 1992
-Male
-1.92m, 6 ft 3 in
-msn:halo2pro117@hotmail.com
-HP no.:9******* [ask me yourself]
-Hair:Black [some white :( ]
-Eyes:Black
-Race:3/4 Indian,1/4 Chinese
-Current school:Temasek Polytechnic [Comm. and Media Management]
-Secondary School: Maris Stella High School[1B,2E,3K,4K]
-Primary School: Zhangde Primary School[1/4,2/4,3/1,4/1,5/2,6/2]
-O level L1R5: 14, L1B4: 11
-PSLE T-score:237
-CCA:NCC
-2 siblings,brother and sister
-Wants to be a game writer

LIKES

-Xbox 360
-Gaming
-Reading
-Drawing
-Writing
-Swimming
-Cycling
-Playing basketball
-Wearing my hoodie jacket
-Playing guitar
-Bullet for my Valentine
-Rise Against
-Slipknot
-Naruto
-Bleach
-One Piece
-Angry Video Game Nerd
-Gametrailers community
-Finally having a HDTV :D
-The colour black
-FOOD.[Especially Indian food =D]
-Hanging out with friends
-Listening to music
-Watching movies with twisted or sexual humour
-Headbanging
-Screaming/growling along to metal songs
-Participating in CBS
-Stoning
-Reading Wikipedia pages
-Getting raped
-Doing model kits
-Having people come over to my house
-Staying over at other houses
-Fiona Xie =X
-GIRLS!!

HATES

-Exams[damn stressful]
-Emo people [I only like HAPPY people]
-Racists [Ok so I hate the entire S'pore. Kiddin.=D]
-Crap movies [like the Epic movie, Superhero movie, Disaster movie series]
-Singapore law [so strict that everyone becomes a pu**y]
-My guitar e string snapping
-FANBOYS[Especially the PS3 breed]
-People who are taller than me
-Mean people
-Antisocial people
-Getting disconnected from an online game
-My computer [I need a new one]
-Maths and Science
-Overly crowded places
-Pimples
-Using my brain too much
-Any game that requires too much thinking
-Red Ring Of Death!!![google that]
-DC heroes [Only Batman comes close to being cool]
-Not having enough cash
-CONDOMS [get what I mean?:D]

CHATTER

LINKS

WISHLIST

-~~At least a 37" HDTV~~
-~~Hoodie jacket~~
-~~Get Good Results for O Level~~
-~~ATM Card~~
-~~Get into the Poly course I want~~
-~~New Shoes~~
-~~New jeans~~
-~~More Games [30 XB360 games]~~
-~~More Games [50 XB360 games]~~
-~~More Games [70 XB360 games]~~
-~~Laptop~~
-~~Two New Controllers~~
-~~Cannon 500D DSLR Camera~~
-~~Redecorated Room~~
-One New Controller
-More Money [no amount is enough!!]
-To Make a Video Game
-Fiona Xie [hey it is a WISHlist]
-More Games [100 XB360 games]
-New Clothes
-To be an awesome guitarist [once again, this is a WISHlist.]
-Screen Capture Card
-Les Paul Guitar
-Marshall Amplifier
-Slipknot Masks!!!
-Bean Bag Chair

GAME WISHLIST 2010

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MY LIFE

-Gamertag: HoJ 117
-Gamerscore: 24100
-Gamerzone: Recreation
-Number of Consoles: 2
-Number of Xbox games: 27
-Number of Xbox 360 games: 75

MY GAME COLLECTION

>2006<
1. Dead or Alive 4
2. Marvel Ultimate Alliance
3. Gears of War
4. Fifa 07 Soccer
5. Superman Returns
6. Tony Hawk's Project 8
>2007<
7. Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
8. Dead Rising
9. Crackdown
10. Rainbow Six Vegas
11. Def Jam Icon
12. Guitar Hero 2
13. Command and Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars
14. Bioshock
15. Halo 3
16. The Orange Box
17. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
18. Assassin's Creed
19. Naruto: Rise of a Ninja
>2008<
20. Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
21. Devil May Cry 4
22.Army of Two
23. Guitar Hero 3
24. Grand Theft Auto 4
25. Ninja Gaiden 2
26. Battlefield: Bad Company
27. Burnout Paradise
28. Alone in the Dark
29. Unreal Tournament 3
30. GUN
31. Tomb Raider Anniversary
32. Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
33. Saints Row 2
34. Fable 2
35. Spider-Man: Web of Shadows
36. Fallout 3
37. Gears of War 2
38. Far Cry 2
39. Call of Duty: World at War
40. Left 4 Dead
41. Guitar Hero World Tour
42. Naruto: The Broken Bond
>2009<
43. Mirror's Edge
44. Rock Band
45. Skate 2
46. Lord of the Rings Conquest
47. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
48. Halo Wars
49. Street Fighter IV
50. Mass Effect
51. Ninja Blade
52. Guitar Hero Metallica
53. The Godfather II
54. X-Men Origins: Wolverine
55. Bionic Commando
56. Red Faction: Guerilla
57. Prototype
58. BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger
59. Batman: Arkham Asylum
60. Bully Scholarship Edition
61. Guitar Hero 5
62. Halo 3: ODST
63. Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2
64. Brutal Legend
65. Borderlands
66. Kameo: Elements of Power
67. Armoured Core 4
68. Modern Warfare 2
69. Dragon Age Origins
70. Assassin's Creed 2
71. DJ Hero
72. The Saboteur
73. Darksiders
74. Bayonetta
75. Mass Effect 2

MY AWESOMENESS

FRIENDS