• 19Sep 08

  Built myself a gaming PC.

  For years I've contemplated giving PC gaming a go. The one thing I didn't want to do was spend a fortune on a pre-built machine. In fact, one of my main interests in having a gaming PC was the satisfaction of actually researching, purchasing, assembling, wiring and setting-up the computer myself. Well, my friends, that's exactly what I did.
  
  Over the long Labor Day weekend, I decided to forgo the usual drinking and eating (ok I did some of that too) and spend some serious time getting this project off the ground. Being a complete and total newbie to PC gaming, I knew extensive research would be required. That ended up being an understatement. Without getting too detailed, believe me, there's a ton to consider.
  
  After lots of research, decisions and rethinking of those decisions, I finalized my parts list and placed an order:

  Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo E8600 Wolfdale CPU @ 3.33ghz
  Motherboard - ASUS Rampage Formula X48 Mobo
  Graphics Card - VisionTek Radeon HD 4870x2
  RAM - 4gb Corsair Dominator 1066 DDR2 RAM (2x2gb)
  Power Supply - Corsair HX 1000w Modular PSU
  Hard Drive - Western Digital 500gb HDD
  Optical Drive - LiteOn 20x DVD+/-RW
  Case - Thermaltake Armor+ VH6000BWS case (black)
  Operating System - Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit
  Fans - 3x Thermaltake fans
  Monitor - Acer 24" 1920x1200 2ms display
  Keyboard - Saitek Eclipse backlit keyboard (blue backlight)
  Mouse - Microsoft Habu gaming mouse with blue LED accents (2000dpi)
  Mouse Pad - Razer Destructor professional gaming mat
  Games - Crysis Special Edition, The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion Collector's Edition, Mass Effect, BioShock, Two Worlds Collector's Edition, Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl (free with Mobo)
  
  Approximate total for all of that - Just shy of $3,000
  
  After an agonizing week and a half of shipping time, I was finally ready to assemble this bad boy. I'll admit that I was a bit intimidated to assemble and wire all of this up. After calming my nerves and notoriously shaky hands (there goes my career as a surgeon) , I began. Flash forward roughly two days, and I finally had my new PC assembled and wired.
  
  Unfortunately I was in for a bad surprise. Upon powering up my PC, everything came on for about 1 second before shutting off! Long story short, after lots of trial and error troubleshooting (keep in mind I'm a newb), I found out the problem - my HDD was DOA (this was a SeaGate HDD), causing the whole system to shut down.
  
  After a huge sigh of relief and wiping of my sweaty brow, I hauled my ass down to Circuit City and purchased a new one. Relieved to have solved this issue, I carried the very heavy case into my computer room, hooked it up, and inserted my OS disc. Much to my shock and horror, I had one last hurdle to climb - Windows Vista failed to install!
  
  "****!", I thought, and not to myself, but aloud. Very aloud.
  
  Without getting too technical, I'll spare the details and say that I finally resolved the issue and got Vista running.
  
  I'll tell you, hearing your first self-built PC power up and running makes you feel good. Seeing all of the pretty blue lights emitting out of the clear side panel, hearing the hum of the fans, knowing the power inside, filled me with excitement, and most importantly, the feeling of satisfaction that came from building it from scratch.
  
  So, how is it, you ask? Freakin' A, it's awesome. I'll admit that being a console player for over 20 years did not prepare me for the task of gaming on a PC. Switching from a controller to a keyboard and mouse was a difficult task. Not so much the mouse, but the keyboard has proven difficult. After a few days, though, I've shown remarkable improvement. I still fumble a bit with my keyboard hand in situations that require quick movements, but I'm getting there. As for the mouse, I love the precision of it. I had no clue just how much analog sticks hold you back.
  
  I just wanted to say a few words about Crysis. I hear a lot of bashing of this game, and now that I've had the chance to spend some quality time with it, I cannot for the life of me understand why. Crysis is, in my opinion, an amazing shooter. When one devotes the time to learning the way the game is meant to be played, it's an incredible experience. You can really play how you want to play, and damn is it satisfying.
  
  I've personally adopted the predator styIe. I lie in wait in the lush foliage, watching each and every movement of my enemies. I scour the vast amount of land in all directions looking for the best origin of attack. I usually like to lure a few enemies to me by causing some noise. As they approach, I apply the cloaking power to my suit. It's quite a joy to be standing right in front of my enemies unseen, watching as they desperately try to locate me. When they get close enough, it's equally satisfying to apply the maximum strength power to my suit, grab them, and throw their soon-to-be lifeless bodies right back where they came from, causing quite a stir back at their camp.
  
  Oh what a game.
  
  In other words, aside from the absolutely mind-blowing graphics, which are so far and above anything you've ever seen in a game, Crysis is also one hell of a game.
  
  As for my PS3, 360, and Wii, I'm in no way abandoning them. However, the addition of a very powerful gaming PC has changed things around a bit. Originally, Fall standouts Fallout 3 and Far Cry 2, were destined for my PS3, but have since turned into PC pre-orders. Not only will the PC iterations look and play better, but they'll be cheaper, too. Funny how that works out. The premier version is the cheapest.

  I'm not complaining.
  
  In addition to the changing status of upcoming games, so too does the status of some of my currently played console games. Oblivion, specifically, will no longer be touched on my consoles. Oblivion on the PC is so, so much better, and with the game-changing mods available on the PC version, there's no turning back.

  Before closing, I wanted to thank GameSpot user Elann2008, who provided me with invaluable tips and information that really helped make this possible. Thanks buddy. Much respect.

  That about raps this blog up, my first one in nearly half a year. Yeah, I've neglected my blogging duties for some time, but hopefully that is a thing of the past. Perhaps I'll put up a proper BUI soon, detailing what I'm currently playing and the game purchases I've made in the last half year.
  
  Hope you all are doing well, and I look forward to your comments and blogs.
  
  - Daniel

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• 4Apr 08

  Blogging Under The Influence - 4/4 edition.

  
  A very expensive start to April thus far. As you'll see in just a bit, I went on a small buying spree. See, with Grand Theft Auto IV's release looming, I needed some new games to help take my mind off of the most epic of games to come out this year. Not that any one, or any combination of games could take my mind off of Rockstar's latest, but I had to try.
  
  This blog will mainly be about my latest purchases, and although I didn't get much play time in with the extreme amount of work and stress that April brings me (not to mention going out several times this week), I gave everything a quick spin, and I'm glad to say that every purchase was worth my cash.
  
  Purchases:

  

  Playstation 3:
  - Dual Shock 3 controller - $55 (Gamestop.com)
  - Guitar Hero III Legends of Rock Bundle - $90 (Gamestop)
  - Rechargeable battery for Guitar Hero guitar - $20 (Gamestop)
  - Viking: Battle for Asgard - $60 (Walmart)
  - Clive Barker's Jericho - $23 (Amazon.com)
  - TimeShift - $35 (Gamestop)
  - Pre-order for Metal Gear Solid 4 - $5 (Gamestop)
  
  PSP:
  - Piano Black PSP Slim - $170 (Gamestop)
  - God of War Chains of Olympus - $40 (Gamestop)
  - Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - $40 (Amazon.com)
  - Test Drive Unlimited - $29 (Half.com)
  - 4gb Memory Stick Pro Duo - $42 (Amazon.com)
  
  Movies:
  - I am Legend on Blu-ray - $19 (Amazon.com)
  
  I'll talk about each buy, in order, just a little bit:
  
  Dual Shock 3 - Wow is the word that comes to mind. I'll admit that rumble doesn't excite me the way it seems to for some, but I can admit that some games benefit greatly from rumble. Of my 28 PS3 games, Condemned 2, and especially Motorstorm, feel much better with rumble. Condemned for it's wicked melee combat that is already so full of impact, is only amplified with the rumble. Motorstorm's rough and bumpy terrain is infinitely more enjoyable with the pad rumbling in your hands, making you really feel the road.
  
  As for other games, it's nice to have, but I won't say it does a whole lot for me. What I will say is that the Dual Shock 3 is the most comfortable controller I've ever held in my life. In 20+ years of playing games, never has a controller felt so right in my hands. The extra heft of the DS3 compared to the SixAxis is immediately noticeable, and the controller just feels so much better, and so much more durable. A triumph in design, indeed.
  
  I've seen a few people ask if the Dual Shock 3 retains the SixAxis motion sensing, and to answer your question, yes, it does. So combining the motion control with the new rumble, and the amazing feel of the controller, this is $55 well spent. All things considered, the is an amazing controller, and in my humble opinion, it is the best controller ever designed. Bravo Sony.
  
  Guitar Hero III - I loved Guitar Hero when I had it on the 360, but since my guitar died and it was out of warranty, I sold it. I bought it again, this time for the PS3. I've already played it a ton, and although I can't play like my buddy Casper (Quadrifoglio), I enjoy trying. In case you're wondering why the switch in systems, other then my usual reasons, being able to share DLC with friends is huge, not to mention cost effective. As for the battery, there's no need for a new category. It's a rechargeable guitar battery. The guitar needs batteries to work. Simple enough?
  
  Viking - Ah, impulse buys FTW! Some don't turn out so great, but fortunately, I love Viking. It's a pretty simple game, really. There isn't much depth to it, but honestly, that's fine by me. I have plenty of games that require me to learn loads of commands with lots of button presses, but Viking simplifies things a bit. It's gory as all hell, it has a humongous open world to explore, the battles become quite epic, there's lots of quests and things to find, and it looks pretty darn good. I'm extremely happy with this purchase. It may be a bit shallow or mindless to some, but that's ok. I love it, so much so that it's battling Condemned 2 for my 2nd favorite game so far his year.
  
  Jericho - Ok, admittedly the demo wasn't so hot. Not horrible, but not hot either. Knowing this, I bought it anyway. Why? Because it was on super sale at Amazon.com for $23, brand new, and I always had interest in this game for it's dark, scary atmosphere. At least $20 worth of interest, anyway. Thankfully I found it for my target price, and thus far, I'm pleased. For $23, it plays decent enough, looks decent enough, and is interesting enough. Not a game I would have paid $60 for, but brand new for $23? I'm happy.
  
  TimeShift - A game I enjoyed the demo for, as well as when I played a friend's copy. I always wanted to buy it, but like Jericho, I had to wait for a more suitable price. Today while pre-ordering MGS4, I saw it at Gamestop for $35, so I bought it. It's nothing amazing, but for the price I paid I'm more then satisfied. A good (enough) shooter that will tide me over until the next big FPS, probably Haze.

  MGS4 pre-order - Doesn't need much explaining, does it? I put my pre-order down for it today, and in doing so, hoped I would also receive the pre-order bonus DVD with MGSO beta entry. Sadly, yet not unexpected, my Gamestop knew nothing about this. They had no clue what I was talking about, despite the fact that I told them, in detail, about it, as well as inform them that several friends of mine were successful in their attempts at getting their bonuses. Oh well, I'll check back over the weekend.
  
  Piano Black PSP Slim - Did I need a new PSP? No. Did I want one? Hell yeah! While it's true my fatty PSP was running great, what you didn't know is that it's an import. Yup, I couldn't contain my excitement for the PSP when it was released in Japan, and since gaming on the PSP is region free (not UMD movies, though) I bought it. I bought it several months before it ever went on sale here in the US, and it's served me well for years now.
  
  However, in light of my recent PSP game buying spree, I decided a newer, sleeker, lighter, more feature-rich PSP was in order. I bought the piano black core package for $170 instead of the "better" deal at $200 (Silver Slim, Daxter game, Family Guy movie, 1gb stick). Yup, I love the piano black finish of the PSP so much, and even though I think the ice silver looks nice, my PSP had to be piano black. Aside from that, I don't like Family Guy, I can find Daxter for less then $10, and I have no need for a 1gb stick when I have a 4gb stick.
  
  I'm loving this thing so far. I won't get in-depth, as I'll provide comparisons between my fatty and my slim at a later date, but it's great. An excellent pick-up indeed.
  
  God of War, Crisis Core, Test Drive - I'm lumping them all up into one group to save some space. I love the God of War series, anything to do with FFVII is worth checking out, and I loved Test Drive on the 360. All three games are excellent games, and all three were worth every single penny I spent. It's amazing that these three games look, play, and run the way they do on the PSP. All three are tremendous examples of what can be done on the PSP, and I can only hope that other developers follow the examples set by these developers.
  
  4gb memory card - Not much to say, here. I needed space, and for the price I paid, I couldn't pass this up. I was working off of a 512mb card that I bought years ago, and I was sorely in need of space. Enter the 4gb memory card. Now I can carry my favorite UFC fights, South Park episodes, music, photos, and downloadable games with me where ever I go.
  
  I am Legend - I never saw it in theaters, but I always thought it looked good. I got it for a great price, so I bought it. I haven't watched it yet so I can't say if it was worth it, but a new release Blu-ray movie for under $20 is a great value, nonetheless.
  
  Now playing:
  
  Playstation 3 - Guitar Hero III, Rock Band, Viking, TimeShift, Jericho, Dark Sector
  
  Sony PSP - God of War, Crisis Core, Test Drive
  
  Nintendo Wii - Wii Sports
  
  Xbox 360 - Nothing

  Progress report:

  Rock Band - None, I sill suck at anything above medium, and even on medium, I'm sill not very good.

  Guitar Hero III - See above.

  Wii Sports (bowling) - For some reason, I've been awful for about 2 weeks now. Damn motion sensing...

  That's all, folks:
  
  I really didn't plan on making so many purchases, but I wanted to buy some items that I had been looking at for a while, and get some time in on them before GTA comes out and causes everything else to get all dusty. I truly do not plan to buy anything else before GTA, save for my pre-ordered copy of Gran Turismo Prologue. The only other item would be Metal Gear Solid Essentials, so I can brush up on the MGS story, but even that is in question.
  
  So, to end this 13+ hour work day, I'm going to go out to dinner with some friends, drink some beer, and get ready to work again tomorrow, because, yup, I work weekends, too. It's all good though. All of this work puts a lot of money in the bank, and allows me to set aside some good cash for gaming.
  
  So, friends, I'm off. If you have any questions about any of these games, or whatever else, leave your questions and/or comments, and I'll get back to you. I'll be looking at all of your blogs sometime this weekend.
  
  Peace.
  
  - Daniel

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• 28Mar 08

  Blogging Under The Influence - 3/28 edition.

  Since this blog is going to be long, I'm going to skip the usual opening paragraphs, and get right to it.
  
  Purchases:

  

  Playstation 3: Dark Sector - $65 (I only paid $55 on pick-up, as $10 was put down for reserve)

  Now playing:
  
  Playstation 3: Dark Sector, Rainbow Six Vegas 2, Condemned 2, Rock Band
  
  Nintendo Wii: Wii Sports
  
  Xbox 360: Project Gotham Racing 4
  
  Sony PSP: GTA: Vice City Stories
  
  Impressions:
  
  For the sake of saving space, I won't go into any of these games' back story. I'll just give some detail, say what I think about each game, and whether or not I recommend buying said game. Also, even though all of these impressions are fairly long, believe it or not, I shortened them in the interest in keeping this blog semi-readable.
  
  Rainbow Six Vegas 2: Some have called it a sequel, and some have called it a glorified expansion, either way, Vegas 2 is the premiere tactical shooter on the market. You simply cannot find a better game of this type. Lets explore the changes/additions to Vegas 2:
  
  The graphics, while not amazing by any stretch, have received a nice cleansing, and by that I mean the game looks cleaner, smoother, a little more colorful, and it just looks more polished. The frame rate issues that some reviewers have said exist in the PS3 version have yet to be seen by my eyes. Perhaps this is another unjust knock against the PS3, or I just haven't witnessed it, but whatever the case may be, I haven't noticed it. An occasional hitch when several grenades are going off is present, rarely, but other then that, it runs great. Overall, Vegas 2 may not be a graphical showcase, but it's more then adequate.
  
  Vegas 2 didn't just receive a slight, though much needed makeover, but the persistent elite creation found in the original game's multiplayer has thankfully made it's way over to the single player. Before you set off into a war against the terrorists, you're tasked with creating your character's look, as well as outfitting him/her with armor, clothes, accessories, and weaponry. If you have the PSeye (or Vision Cam on the 360) you can use it to take a picture of your face for use in the game. This is great, though I chose not to use it after finding out that you cannot customize your character as thoroughly while using your own face as you can without. Still, it's a cool feature, and you will chuckle every now and then when you see yourself in the game.
  
  One of Vegas 2's best new features is the ability to sprint. I can't tell you how useful this has been in quickly getting from cover to cover, getting out of the way of grenades, charging the enemy, etc. The ability to sprint really changes things up, and speeds up a somewhat slow-paced game. No longer do you have to walk at the blazing speed of a snail, even as your life hangs in the balance. I'll tell you, as much as I love the original Vegas, it's hard to play it after Vegas 2 allows you to run.
  
  A much welcome addition to the single player is that you earn experience points by racking up kills, giving you points for headshots, kills through cover, having your team score kills, long range kills, close range kills, kills with grenades, and more, and it adds a tremendous sense of accomplishment as you rack up the points. You'll see yourself going about missions in different ways just to score points and rank up in level, which unlocks new weapons, armor, and accessories. Really, this is a great add, and it really adds to the replay value. Also, if you have a save from the original Vegas, the game will recognize your progress and award you points based on your Vegas 1 save.
  
  Also, in regards to the single player, I did marathon it and beat it, and I have to say that I found it far more enjoyable then the first. The level layouts were great, taking great advantage of the new sprint ability, and I felt Vegas 2's levels allowed for better teamwork. There's some twists and turns in the story, some great battles, and all in all, it was highly enjoyable, and I can't wait to bump the difficulty up to 'realistic' and give it another go.
  
  Aside from all of the above, Vegas 2 doesn't stop there. It adds a few more very useful abilities, such as the ability to thermal scan an area from overhead to reveal enemies, order a teammate to throw a grenade or smoke grenade, and the ability to shoot enemies hidden by cover if the cover is thin.
  
  I don't know how people can look at all of these additions and tweaks, and act like this game isn't a true sequel. To me, it very much is, and what they've added and changed has benefited this game greatly. Besides, what could they have done without drastically changing the tried and true Vegas formula? The game already played great, and with these additions and changes, the already great Vegas formula inches even closer to perfection.
  
  Do I recommend this? If you're a fan of this type of game, then hell freakin' yeah! You get an incredibly solid game with a great single player, online co-op, online terrorist hunt, lots of online modes to play, and weapons, armor and accessories to unlock. There is a tremendous amount of content here, and if you're into this styIe of game, this is $60 very well spent. I'm still playing the original Vegas which was released in November 2006 (Vegas 1 on 360), and given the fact that the sequel is even better, this game has extremely long legs.
  
  Condemned 2: Bloodshot - Let me warn you - if you're someone who gets freaked out easily, you should probably pass this game up. Condemned 2 makes you feel uneasy, it heightens your senses, and makes you feel jittery when turning every corner. It's pretty unnerving to be walking in the dark, alone, and hear a coked-up freak running on the floor above you. You can hear his footsteps get louder and quieter as he gets closer or further, and you can hear him laughing like the psychopath that he is.
  
  That's one of Condemned 2's best traits - it's audio. Sounds are very sharp, clear, and distinct. The audio does a tremendous amount of the leg work in regards to the atmosphere. It really pulls you in, and encourages you to crank the volume to hear the laughing, footsteps, blood splattering, melee weapon impact, gun fire, etc.
  
  The graphics in Condemned may not be stunning, but the use of the graphics make them excellent. What I mean is that the shadows, the lighting and particle effects, and the overall look of the game does a hell of a good job at conveying it's world to you. This world is dark, gritty, creepy, and moody, and when you combine the game's excellent effects and atmosphere with the superb sound work, you will be very engrossed in this game's world.
  
  The combat is fantastic in this game. Each trigger controls an arm, and while you might be freaked out enough to furiously hit the buttons, don't. See, this game isn't about button mashing, no, it takes more finesse and timing to really cause damage. You will have to learn the timing of your swings, as well as the timing of blocking if you wish to survive. If you don't, you will die. Simple as that. The combat might seem difficult for a little while, but stick with it. It's worth it. It's so brutal, so satisfying, and so....impactfull, and I honestly can't think of a game that captures melee combat so well.
  
  It's not just about scares and brutality in Condemned 2, you actually have to use your brain in this game. There is a good bit of detective work that needs done. Example: you'll come across a body later in the game, and it's up to you to figure out who this person is, and how they died. You'll have to choose the correct tools to solve the mystery, and you'll really have to scout the area using these tools to find out what happened. Believe me, this is really fun, and it's a nice change of pace from the combat. It's really interesting to use your tools and your brain to figure it out. The game will grade you, so you'll really want to do your best.
  
  I could go on, but I don't want to give anything else away. Suffice to say that this game is creepy as hell, and very brutal, but it's also interesting because of it's story and detective work.
  
  Do I recommend this game? Depends. The first thing you must ask yourself is how much scare can you take? If you're in the mood for a good scare, then you're on your way. Next, does the idea of using your brain to solve a few mysteries sound intriguing? Good, now how about bashing the **** out of some drug addict's face for getting in your face?
  
  All in all it's an excellent game, and if you're looking for a good single player game that will scare you, challenge you, and make you think a bit, then go for it. It's not terribly long, and the online play is decent at best. If you have the cash lying around and you're in need of a good single player game, go for it. Don't buy it if you're looking for the next big thing in multiplayer, but for single player gaming, it's among the best of it's type in a long while.
  
  Dark Sector - Ok, you all know I was big-time excited for this game, and I'm glad to say that Dark Sector not only matched my expectations, but far exceeded them. In an attempt to not spoil anything, I'm not going to go too deep into the game's story or characters. Stuff like this should be discovered on your own.
  
  As for how it plays, it plays awesome. To give you an idea, it's plays very similar to Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and Gears of War, in that it's played from a third person perspective, the aim view is over your shoulder, you take cover, and pop-in and out to shoot. Taking cover and shooting is great, but Dark Sector adds a whole other element to it, and that's the oh so awesome Glaive.
  
  You'll throw this Glaive for various reasons, such as breaking locks on doors, smashing crates, picking up loose items around the world, but more importantly (and fun) is throwing it at an enemy. Throwing it at an enemy yields very satisfying results as you watch a head, an arm, a leg, and even torsos fly through the game world. It's extremely satisfying, especially when you begin to power up the Glaive. See, initially the Glaive is strong, but you won't be shredding foes up immediately, but don't worry. It doesn't take long to start the massacre.
  
  The graphics are very, very good in Dark Sector. While there are a few low-res textures to be found (what game doesn't have this?) the whole of Dark Sector is extremely attractive. Very sharp textures, amazing rain effects, excellent lighting and shadows, character models, fire and electricity effects, great gore....it all looks awesome.
  
  Dark Sector also features excellent sound and music. Music fits the mood, the drops of rain sound great, explosions are good, and enemies scream so convincingly that you just know that you caused them endless pain. Watching them run from me screaming in agony, and then get cut in half by my Glaive just seconds before they reach salvation behind cover gives me a great feeling inside.
  
  Also, if you stun an enemy, charge him and you can deliver an awesome finishing maneuver. These range from simple snapping of necks, to stabbing a foe in the chest with the Glaive, or even slicing someone vertically from the waist up with the Glaive. Very nice.
  
  All in all, Dark Sector does a great job at making you feel powerful, while still putting you in tough battles, which could lead to your death. The game has an interesting story, brutal combat, amazing graphics, great atmosphere, and everything else to make this a more then worthy buy for me. I haven't beat the game yet, though I'm very close, and while it may not be the longest game in history I know I'll be coming back again. And again, and definitely again.
  
  Do I recommend it? Depends. If you have $60 and you're looking for a great single player game with great gameplay, and you don't mind games not being overly long, go for it. Especially if you are someone who enjoys playing games a couple of times over. The online isn't the best, so if you're looking for a great online game, you should probably look elsewhere, say Vegas 2?
  
  Dark Sector is fantastic, and to be honest, is my favorite game of Q1. Believe me that's saying something, seeing as '08 has been stacked with quality games such as Burnout Paradise, Devil May Cry 4, Condemned 2, Army of Two, and Vegas 2. It's very satisfying to play, and seeing as I'm a fan of brutal combat, blood and gore, and replaying my games several times, Dark Sector is worth every penny to me.
  
  Now excuse me. I'm gonna wear my Dark Sector hat, and go cut some limbs off.
  
  Phewwww....
  
  Ok, my finger tips are getting blisters, so I'm done. I wasn't even sure I was going to be able to blog this week, but I snagged a tiny bit of time to get it up. I must admit that I'm not terribly happy with how my impressions on these games came out, as I don't feel they lived up to my usual standards, but given the work I'm doing, and how long this blog is, that's all you're gonna get.
  
  I was thinking about breaking this up into smaller blogs during the week, but I really don't have the time to do that. So, if those impressions didn't do it for you, or you have some questions about each game, leave me a question and I'll answer it.

  Also, I know I missed some blogs this week, and again, I apologize. The end of March is nearing, which means April -the worst month of the year for me- is days away, and I'll probably miss a few more blogs for the next few weeks. I'll try and catch up, believe me.

  Take care, thanks for reading, and, oh, by the way, only a month left until GTAIV....!
  
  *dies*
  
  - Daniel

  • Posted Mar 28, 2008 6:21 pm GMT
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