Well, I should start by thanking everyone who talked me into Grand Theft Auto IV, it was well worth the money spent. I am actually having a blast with the game and I have yet to even check out the online features.
Now, I've only played about an hour and a half of the game, but in that hour in a half, I am very impressed and very happy so far with the game. I have found a couple flaws, but I'm overly happy so far.
Flaw numero uno: Driving. Now, I know it was made to be like "realisitc driving" but holy shit, it's a bitch to drive the damn cars. I think I crashed my car into walls more times in an hour and half of gameplay, than I did in all the GTA's combined. There is no more turning on a dime at high speeds(which is cool in a sense that it is realistic), but damn.
Flaw number 2: The movement "kind of" feels clunky. Maybe I just need to get used to it more, but I feel slower(even after tapping the X button for running), if you don't run, you walk slower than a elderly woman with a broken leg. Wow, that sounds bad, but that's the way it feels.
Anyway, aside from that..the missions are more challenging and I like it. The cars are nicer, the graphics are phenominal, and the gameplay is just FUN. I can't wait to try out the online, but for now, I think I need to learn how to drive better. That concludes my initial thoughts on the game.
So, I played the game a bit and friends came over. We went to BW3's for some chicken wings(was so good-I got hot BBQ) and then we went to Buybacks before the movie. Guess what I bought: NOTHING. They had nothing that interested me, WHAT THE HELL! I'm sure I'll find something later, but I really should be saving.
As far as Harold and Kumar: Escape from Guantanamo Bay, I thought it was absolutely hilarious. It may even be better than the first, and I recommend it to anyone who liked the first or just wants a laugh in general. Neil Patrick Harris returns and is really funny. Overall, I was expecting to be let down, but I came out very happy, it will be a automatic buy on it's release day on DVD for me.
Anyways, I have nothing much else to say.
-Matt-
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Monday, April 28, 2008
Blah, feeling sick!
Hey guys, so tonight I won't be doing my ustream unless it rains. I have to take my soon to be brother-in-law to his baseball practice tonight, so they are calling for thunderstorms tonight, if it rains, I won't be taking him, because it will be canceled. I'll keep you posted as time passes, if possible. I also can't do it Tuesday, because I'm going out with friends to see Harold and Kumar: Escape from Guantanomo(SP?) Bay.
So, I was taken to the ER last night. I started feeling light headed, dizzy(like the room was spinning 50 mph, and I couldn't move. My eyes were turning completely red(I was told), but I checked myself out, because I insist that I'm fine. I'm sure it's normal, if your tired or something. I did promise to go to the family doctor about it to my family/fiancee, so yeah. Shit happens, eh?
So, let me give you ONE word for Mario Kart: AWESOME. I'm really impressed guys/gals. The steering is a bit loose, looser than what I'd like, but the gameplay and everything over takes that. I love the different cars/bikes you can drive, the characters are always entertaining, and nothing is more fun than hitting people with those damn shells!
It will have so much replay value, I can already tell. Friends want to play it, I can play people online. I can race or do my battles. It's so fun. I'll give a full review in a video to come on Tuesday(when I show you my next purchase!).
So, Big Brother 9 ended last night. The guy I was rooting for(from Columbus, Ohio-where I live), got second place. Ah well, he played a good game. Big Brother 10 starts in July(July 15th, I think).
I watched the movie, The Covenant. I was pleasantly surprised, I really enjoyed it. Very good movie, basically about decendants of witches, who have a silent covenant amongst regular humans. There were 5 decendants, but only 4 remain, the 5th was rumored to die long ago. Well, the 5th isn't dead, and he starts to create problems. Won't go into much detail, as I don't want to give it away.
I'm actually getting more excited about Grand Theft Auto 4, as time passes. I didn't give two shits about that game, until recently after being talked into buying it from friends/youtubers, it's funny. I hope it doesn't let me down, as I am expecting it to. It has been given a 10 rating on IGN, but I tend to not agree with gaming rating sites much anymore.
Last but not least, I want to give individual shoutouts, because I've met some really good people through youtube and each has effected my life in a positive way.
Sixty X Celph: I want to thank you for all the positive things you've left in comments and messages. The fact you went out of your way to message me about my last video, because youtube wouldn't let you post, was a very good thing to do, I appreciate it very much. I really enjoy your views and insights on things, as I have a lot of the same opinions you do.
Chronicles of Bayley(Fran): You always bring a lively/fun aura into the ustreams and your opinions are very well thought out, which I really enjoy. Your dedication to being at my ustreams means alot seeing as, when I do my ustreams you have work the next morning and you're up VERY late, just to be there, thank you very much.
Mavrek48: Just the fact, you went out of your way to link me a ebay auction for a movie I've been looking for meant a lot. You've been a great friend and I love your opinions on movies(you've hit the jackpot so far-every movie I've been interested in and saw because of your review, I've liked), keep up the good work and congrats on your baby, once again!
Diablo: I enjoy seeing you hop on to my ustreams all the time, your funny and your always a blast to chat with. You always bring a very interesting and smart view to our discussions, thanks for being part of the ustream!
Notafanboy, big0whopper and everyone else who comes thank you!
I consider you all great friends on mine and would love to meet you all one day. You've all been great support and I wouldn't be where I am without you all. Thank you.
By the way, Diablo has broke his arm(I believe thats what he did), so everyone pray/wish him a full healing/recovery. He may not be able to attend ustreams, as he can only type with one hand, so keep him in your thoughts.
Take care everyone!
-Matt-
So, I was taken to the ER last night. I started feeling light headed, dizzy(like the room was spinning 50 mph, and I couldn't move. My eyes were turning completely red(I was told), but I checked myself out, because I insist that I'm fine. I'm sure it's normal, if your tired or something. I did promise to go to the family doctor about it to my family/fiancee, so yeah. Shit happens, eh?
So, let me give you ONE word for Mario Kart: AWESOME. I'm really impressed guys/gals. The steering is a bit loose, looser than what I'd like, but the gameplay and everything over takes that. I love the different cars/bikes you can drive, the characters are always entertaining, and nothing is more fun than hitting people with those damn shells!
It will have so much replay value, I can already tell. Friends want to play it, I can play people online. I can race or do my battles. It's so fun. I'll give a full review in a video to come on Tuesday(when I show you my next purchase!).
So, Big Brother 9 ended last night. The guy I was rooting for(from Columbus, Ohio-where I live), got second place. Ah well, he played a good game. Big Brother 10 starts in July(July 15th, I think).
I watched the movie, The Covenant. I was pleasantly surprised, I really enjoyed it. Very good movie, basically about decendants of witches, who have a silent covenant amongst regular humans. There were 5 decendants, but only 4 remain, the 5th was rumored to die long ago. Well, the 5th isn't dead, and he starts to create problems. Won't go into much detail, as I don't want to give it away.
I'm actually getting more excited about Grand Theft Auto 4, as time passes. I didn't give two shits about that game, until recently after being talked into buying it from friends/youtubers, it's funny. I hope it doesn't let me down, as I am expecting it to. It has been given a 10 rating on IGN, but I tend to not agree with gaming rating sites much anymore.
Last but not least, I want to give individual shoutouts, because I've met some really good people through youtube and each has effected my life in a positive way.
Sixty X Celph: I want to thank you for all the positive things you've left in comments and messages. The fact you went out of your way to message me about my last video, because youtube wouldn't let you post, was a very good thing to do, I appreciate it very much. I really enjoy your views and insights on things, as I have a lot of the same opinions you do.
Chronicles of Bayley(Fran): You always bring a lively/fun aura into the ustreams and your opinions are very well thought out, which I really enjoy. Your dedication to being at my ustreams means alot seeing as, when I do my ustreams you have work the next morning and you're up VERY late, just to be there, thank you very much.
Mavrek48: Just the fact, you went out of your way to link me a ebay auction for a movie I've been looking for meant a lot. You've been a great friend and I love your opinions on movies(you've hit the jackpot so far-every movie I've been interested in and saw because of your review, I've liked), keep up the good work and congrats on your baby, once again!
Diablo: I enjoy seeing you hop on to my ustreams all the time, your funny and your always a blast to chat with. You always bring a very interesting and smart view to our discussions, thanks for being part of the ustream!
Notafanboy, big0whopper and everyone else who comes thank you!
I consider you all great friends on mine and would love to meet you all one day. You've all been great support and I wouldn't be where I am without you all. Thank you.
By the way, Diablo has broke his arm(I believe thats what he did), so everyone pray/wish him a full healing/recovery. He may not be able to attend ustreams, as he can only type with one hand, so keep him in your thoughts.
Take care everyone!
-Matt-
Friday, April 25, 2008
More money gone = more DVD's
Yup, you read it correctly, I bought more DVD's again from my favorite store, Buybacks! I bought 5 movies. Which I'll talk about in a bit.
So, yesterday I had a pretty good day aside from work. I worked from 7a to 3:30p. At 3, my nintendo rep at work came in and put in Mario Kart Wii. Woot! I played it on my shift(because I needed to do "product research" haha). I do like what I played of it, the controls arn't very tight, it's kind of loose steering, but I had fun. I think it's just Mario Kart in itself. I'll still be getting Mario Kart on Sunday as my last part of my Birthday gift from my fiancee. I'll be buying a seperate wheel($9.99 retail seperate), so I have an extra wheel to play with my fiancee.
After work, my uncle who is going to be my best man in my wedding (official DATE: September 27, 2008), came over and we played Rock Band from 5p to 7:30p, it was a blast, we had our own band going and everything. We alternated on the instruments, I think he is better on the drums, so that is what he did more. I do want to purchase a stool for the drum set, like Sixty does, doing what I do now hurts my legs and back to much(it's just not comfortable on the couch).
Then we went to Buybacks after picking up his girlfriend. They bought Grandma's Boy(which I already own-thought it was funny!) and they also got the Desent(SP?)-the horror movie with the cave creatures(I am not a big fan of it-it was a watch once kind of movie to me).
Anyways, I got the movie Seven(Brad Pitt/Morgan Freeman/Kevin Spacey)-if you've never seen that movie, go get it now! Got it for $4.99. I also got XXX(Vin Disel) and XXX: State of the Union(Ice Cube). Heard the second was good, so I had to get the first to see what it was all about. I actually enjoyed XXX, I was surprised. I got both of those for $3.99 each. I also got a Beautiful Mind(Russel Crowe) because everyone I've talked to about it, said it was superb, so I figured for $4.99, what the hell, eh? Then I was ready to check out, but was overcome with this sensation that I was missing a good priced gem. So, I went through every movie for the 4th time and found it..Full Metal Jacket for $5.99. I've been wanting that movie and for 6 bucks, it was a steal. If you haven't seen that movie, you should see it too. Kick ass movie.
One disapoint I have is, I had Sweeney Todd in my hands for $8.99. I put it back, I wish I didn't because I loved that movie, I try not to go over 4.99, sometimes I do for certain movies, so basically I was being a cheap skate and turned it down. DAMNIT! Oh well, I want to go back Saturday, hopefully I'll find it there again.
Anyways, that concludes my blog.
Upcoming purchase: GTA4 (I'm about 85% sure I'll get it after being talked into it).
-Matt-
So, yesterday I had a pretty good day aside from work. I worked from 7a to 3:30p. At 3, my nintendo rep at work came in and put in Mario Kart Wii. Woot! I played it on my shift(because I needed to do "product research" haha). I do like what I played of it, the controls arn't very tight, it's kind of loose steering, but I had fun. I think it's just Mario Kart in itself. I'll still be getting Mario Kart on Sunday as my last part of my Birthday gift from my fiancee. I'll be buying a seperate wheel($9.99 retail seperate), so I have an extra wheel to play with my fiancee.
After work, my uncle who is going to be my best man in my wedding (official DATE: September 27, 2008), came over and we played Rock Band from 5p to 7:30p, it was a blast, we had our own band going and everything. We alternated on the instruments, I think he is better on the drums, so that is what he did more. I do want to purchase a stool for the drum set, like Sixty does, doing what I do now hurts my legs and back to much(it's just not comfortable on the couch).
Then we went to Buybacks after picking up his girlfriend. They bought Grandma's Boy(which I already own-thought it was funny!) and they also got the Desent(SP?)-the horror movie with the cave creatures(I am not a big fan of it-it was a watch once kind of movie to me).
Anyways, I got the movie Seven(Brad Pitt/Morgan Freeman/Kevin Spacey)-if you've never seen that movie, go get it now! Got it for $4.99. I also got XXX(Vin Disel) and XXX: State of the Union(Ice Cube). Heard the second was good, so I had to get the first to see what it was all about. I actually enjoyed XXX, I was surprised. I got both of those for $3.99 each. I also got a Beautiful Mind(Russel Crowe) because everyone I've talked to about it, said it was superb, so I figured for $4.99, what the hell, eh? Then I was ready to check out, but was overcome with this sensation that I was missing a good priced gem. So, I went through every movie for the 4th time and found it..Full Metal Jacket for $5.99. I've been wanting that movie and for 6 bucks, it was a steal. If you haven't seen that movie, you should see it too. Kick ass movie.
One disapoint I have is, I had Sweeney Todd in my hands for $8.99. I put it back, I wish I didn't because I loved that movie, I try not to go over 4.99, sometimes I do for certain movies, so basically I was being a cheap skate and turned it down. DAMNIT! Oh well, I want to go back Saturday, hopefully I'll find it there again.
Anyways, that concludes my blog.
Upcoming purchase: GTA4 (I'm about 85% sure I'll get it after being talked into it).
-Matt-
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
I need ideas!
Alright, so I got a new video up. http://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8JaH31D2NI , I made a new video before that about xbox live, but after rewatching it last night, I need to remake the video, as I left a few things out of it. Basically, I talk about my experience with xbox live, what I have purchased from the arcade and how it has positively impacted my life(sounds weird, but you'll understand after watching).
Anyways, since I know my most dedicated viewers read this blog, I'd like to ask for some ideas on what I can do for new videos. What would YOU like to see? Any certain questions or something I haven't shown you? I need new material, I know I can always review new games and movies, but if you have any good ideas, that you arn't using for your videos, I'd be glad to hear it.
So, yeah..I bought Cloverfield yesterday. Haven't watched it yet. I watched Day of the Dead and it continues to be my least favorite, but I like it much more now that I watched it again.
Well, not much else to say, hope everyone is having a kick ass day/week. Take care!
-Matt-
Anyways, since I know my most dedicated viewers read this blog, I'd like to ask for some ideas on what I can do for new videos. What would YOU like to see? Any certain questions or something I haven't shown you? I need new material, I know I can always review new games and movies, but if you have any good ideas, that you arn't using for your videos, I'd be glad to hear it.
So, yeah..I bought Cloverfield yesterday. Haven't watched it yet. I watched Day of the Dead and it continues to be my least favorite, but I like it much more now that I watched it again.
Well, not much else to say, hope everyone is having a kick ass day/week. Take care!
-Matt-
Sunday, April 20, 2008
My birthday kicked ass!
So, let's do a recap of Saturday/Sunday(my birthday)..
Saturday: Went to Buybacks and bought: original Day of the Dead (Special Edition), Walking Tall, The Rundown, Ocean's 11, and Collateral. All for a total of $25. My fiancee bought Christmas with the Kranks and Panic Room.
So, I celebrated my b-day with her grandma/aunt and dad. I got $50 from her grandma/aunt and a $15 gift card to Chipotle(yay!). After that, we went to my friends and watched the UFC fight, was very fun! My friends Doug and Sam bought me a $20 gift card to Best Buy.
Sunday: I got a surprise small birthday cake from my fiancee(which was really cute, how she did it) and she got me Gran Turismo 5 for the ps3! It was a blast playing before I left. She also promised to get me Mario Kart Wii when it comes out next Sunday.
My dad/step-mom gave me $100, my grandma gave me $25, and my step-sister gave me $25 in a mastercard gift card thing.
My mom/step-dad/sister got me $50 gift card to best buy and a bunch of kick ass clothes.
So, as of right now. My current things to purchase are: Cloverfield/Jurassic Park(all 3 movie pack-we carry at work), Alien(all 3 movie pack-we carry at work) and Predator. The rest will go toward my wedding.
No GTA4, sorry.
Anyways: Next scheduled ustream is Monday(April 21st at 5:00pm EST). If for some reason I am not there, I was most likely held up at work. Hope to see you then!
-Matt-
Saturday: Went to Buybacks and bought: original Day of the Dead (Special Edition), Walking Tall, The Rundown, Ocean's 11, and Collateral. All for a total of $25. My fiancee bought Christmas with the Kranks and Panic Room.
So, I celebrated my b-day with her grandma/aunt and dad. I got $50 from her grandma/aunt and a $15 gift card to Chipotle(yay!). After that, we went to my friends and watched the UFC fight, was very fun! My friends Doug and Sam bought me a $20 gift card to Best Buy.
Sunday: I got a surprise small birthday cake from my fiancee(which was really cute, how she did it) and she got me Gran Turismo 5 for the ps3! It was a blast playing before I left. She also promised to get me Mario Kart Wii when it comes out next Sunday.
My dad/step-mom gave me $100, my grandma gave me $25, and my step-sister gave me $25 in a mastercard gift card thing.
My mom/step-dad/sister got me $50 gift card to best buy and a bunch of kick ass clothes.
So, as of right now. My current things to purchase are: Cloverfield/Jurassic Park(all 3 movie pack-we carry at work), Alien(all 3 movie pack-we carry at work) and Predator. The rest will go toward my wedding.
No GTA4, sorry.
Anyways: Next scheduled ustream is Monday(April 21st at 5:00pm EST). If for some reason I am not there, I was most likely held up at work. Hope to see you then!
-Matt-
Friday, April 18, 2008
And another...
So, hopefully my final purchase for awhile was yesterday. We are marking clearance games at my store to 50% off, so I bought F.E.A.R. on the xbox 360. I played it before, I liked it but it was like the same thing over and over, so for $15 I figured what the hell and bought it anyways.
This update is short, we are overloaded with work right now!
-Matt
This update is short, we are overloaded with work right now!
-Matt
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
I bought more stuff....
So I went to Video Games Express..a buy/sell video game store that I haven't been to in over 2 years. They sell everything from NES games to Next-Gen games.
Anyways, I found some games I've been looking for..for quite a long time. And they are:
-Zelda 2 for the NES(Got the gold cartridge, been dying for this game)
-Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic for the xbox
-Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 for the xbox
-Doom 3 for the xbox
I was playing KOTOR last night and I was having fun with it. I played Zelda 2 also while doing my ustream.
I forgot to mention, I also purchased Alien vs. Predator: Requiem(SP?) and Juno for my fiancee.
One last thing, I've been accepted into the Youtube Partnership Program. The ONLY thing you will see change in my videos are ads. I won't personally change. I hope you all understand. More revenue = more video game reviews for you all.
-Matt
Anyways, I found some games I've been looking for..for quite a long time. And they are:
-Zelda 2 for the NES(Got the gold cartridge, been dying for this game)
-Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic for the xbox
-Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2 for the xbox
-Doom 3 for the xbox
I was playing KOTOR last night and I was having fun with it. I played Zelda 2 also while doing my ustream.
I forgot to mention, I also purchased Alien vs. Predator: Requiem(SP?) and Juno for my fiancee.
One last thing, I've been accepted into the Youtube Partnership Program. The ONLY thing you will see change in my videos are ads. I won't personally change. I hope you all understand. More revenue = more video game reviews for you all.
-Matt
Monday, April 14, 2008
Bought new stuff...
So, after a shitty and tiring day at work...I went to Buybacks(a place that buys/sells DVDs/CDs/Games) and bought a few DVDs:
-We Own The Night ($10.99)
-I Robot ($4.99)
-Final Destination ($3.99)
-Final Destination 2 ($3.99)
-Final Destination 3 ($3.99)
-The Good Shepherd ($4.99)
I watched We Own The Night, since I couldn't sleep, I tried so damn hard to sleep too! Anyways, I really enjoyed the movie and Mark Walberg/Joaphin Phoenix kicked ass. Plus, Eva Mendes is smoking hott. I highly recommend the movie, if you get a chance, check it out.
Giving a quick update. Take care!
-We Own The Night ($10.99)
-I Robot ($4.99)
-Final Destination ($3.99)
-Final Destination 2 ($3.99)
-Final Destination 3 ($3.99)
-The Good Shepherd ($4.99)
I watched We Own The Night, since I couldn't sleep, I tried so damn hard to sleep too! Anyways, I really enjoyed the movie and Mark Walberg/Joaphin Phoenix kicked ass. Plus, Eva Mendes is smoking hott. I highly recommend the movie, if you get a chance, check it out.
Giving a quick update. Take care!
P.I. Sucked!
Wow..wow...wow. Let me give you an overview of my weekend. So, I watched Sweeney Todd on Friday night after I got home from work. I loved it. I thought it was very well done and Johnny Depp was badass as usual. He is probably my favorite actor, so I was very happy and Sweeney Todd will be in my collection later down the road.
Saturday, I went to a Harvest Class at Best Buy. It's to help you grow as a supervisor/manager at Best Buy. Went very well and things are turning for the best..so I'll be sticking out Best Buy. Anyways, I got home, took my fiancee out for dinner at Fiesta Mariachi(the best mexican food place-EVER). After returning No Reservations/Sweeney Todd, we decided to rent a couple more movies. She picked out Dan In Real Life starring Steve Carrel, Dane Cook and others. It was a pretty funny movie, something I don't want to own, but I could watch it a couple more times. I picked out Beowulf, because I've been dying to see it. I actually really enjoyed it. Not being a big fan of CGI, I was still very impressed and I will be buying Beowulf in the future. Definitely worth checking out.
So, on Sunday..I wake up at 5:30am to do a ad set. I only had to stay till 9a, because we all got our ad set done by then. Ad set = putting out the items for our ads(i.e. I do all of our movies/gaming sale items on Sunday and on Tuesday morning I put out all new releases in movies/gaming). So, I went home to sleep a bit more. Fiancee got home from the gym and I woke up and hung out with her. We watched Idol Gives Back, and that really effected me. We take so much for granted in the world and it just sucks for all those who arn't as fortunate. But yeah, we just hung out until I had to be at work at 6p. Then I didn't even leave until 4:15a because our Home Theater department is lazy...I'll just leave it at that. I didn't even fall asleep until 5am.
So, I'm running on about 5 hrs of sleep(woke up at 10am), because my job let me sleep in a bit. Today, after I work I'm going to try to do a ustream. I'll shoot for 6pm, but if I don't show up, it's probably because I'm passed out asleep. I'll do my best for you guys. I'm shooting for 6, but if I get out of work at 5, I have to run a couple errands after work, so naturally, it may be at 7pm.
I probably won't do a long ustream if I do get on, but atleast it's something. BRING QUESTIONS!
-Matt
Saturday, I went to a Harvest Class at Best Buy. It's to help you grow as a supervisor/manager at Best Buy. Went very well and things are turning for the best..so I'll be sticking out Best Buy. Anyways, I got home, took my fiancee out for dinner at Fiesta Mariachi(the best mexican food place-EVER). After returning No Reservations/Sweeney Todd, we decided to rent a couple more movies. She picked out Dan In Real Life starring Steve Carrel, Dane Cook and others. It was a pretty funny movie, something I don't want to own, but I could watch it a couple more times. I picked out Beowulf, because I've been dying to see it. I actually really enjoyed it. Not being a big fan of CGI, I was still very impressed and I will be buying Beowulf in the future. Definitely worth checking out.
So, on Sunday..I wake up at 5:30am to do a ad set. I only had to stay till 9a, because we all got our ad set done by then. Ad set = putting out the items for our ads(i.e. I do all of our movies/gaming sale items on Sunday and on Tuesday morning I put out all new releases in movies/gaming). So, I went home to sleep a bit more. Fiancee got home from the gym and I woke up and hung out with her. We watched Idol Gives Back, and that really effected me. We take so much for granted in the world and it just sucks for all those who arn't as fortunate. But yeah, we just hung out until I had to be at work at 6p. Then I didn't even leave until 4:15a because our Home Theater department is lazy...I'll just leave it at that. I didn't even fall asleep until 5am.
So, I'm running on about 5 hrs of sleep(woke up at 10am), because my job let me sleep in a bit. Today, after I work I'm going to try to do a ustream. I'll shoot for 6pm, but if I don't show up, it's probably because I'm passed out asleep. I'll do my best for you guys. I'm shooting for 6, but if I get out of work at 5, I have to run a couple errands after work, so naturally, it may be at 7pm.
I probably won't do a long ustream if I do get on, but atleast it's something. BRING QUESTIONS!
-Matt
Friday, April 11, 2008
Rambling....
So, I've been thinking I may quit Best Buy. The main reason being: if you arn't a ass kisser, you don't move up in the company. I'll be dead before the day I ass kiss to get promoted anywhere. So, with that said..if I do in fact decide to quit..that can only mean better things for you guys. Much more videos and more ustream. I'll work 8-5(Monday-Friday) and have my weekends completely off. I think I may take a small financial cut, but this is the way I look at it.
I get paid $9.50/hr at Best Buy(working on average 35-36 hrs a week) and I get paid $12/hr at this job(working 20 hours a week). I'd be working 45 hrs a week here at $12/hr and I'll go back to school for my business management degree. After obtaining that, I'll be taking over my mom's business(this job I'm working now) when she retires at 55. That's 9 years. Not that long if you think about it. So, I have better opportunity here, than trying to become a manager at Best Buy(which could take a few years). I'll get health insurance at my job and possible tuition reimbursement.
Anyways, that's all I'll say about my job. I have yet to open Rainbow Six Vegas 2, but hopefully after work tonight, I'll be on and play it.
My fiancee and I went to blockbuster to rent a couple movies. She got No Reservations(a chick flick) and I got Sweeney Todd. We watched her movie last night, wasn't that bad actually. I'll be watching Sweeney Todd while she works Saturday.
I also did get to borrow my mom's copy of Crash. It was very well done and hits racism right on the head. Definitely worth watching. If you want a detailed review, check out http://mavrek48.blogspot.com .
I was looking at movies coming out this year and here are the ones I am excited for most:
4/25 Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanumo(SP?) Bay
5/2 Iron Man
5/16 Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
5/22 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
6/13 Incredible Hulk (maybe)
7/18 DARK KNIGHT!
Hellboy 2 (not sure release) - totally forgot about that..thanks Mavrek48
Pretty nice list of hits this summer. I can't wait! I'd be interested to hear what you are excited to see. Anyways, this is where I end this blog. Take care!
-Matt
I get paid $9.50/hr at Best Buy(working on average 35-36 hrs a week) and I get paid $12/hr at this job(working 20 hours a week). I'd be working 45 hrs a week here at $12/hr and I'll go back to school for my business management degree. After obtaining that, I'll be taking over my mom's business(this job I'm working now) when she retires at 55. That's 9 years. Not that long if you think about it. So, I have better opportunity here, than trying to become a manager at Best Buy(which could take a few years). I'll get health insurance at my job and possible tuition reimbursement.
Anyways, that's all I'll say about my job. I have yet to open Rainbow Six Vegas 2, but hopefully after work tonight, I'll be on and play it.
My fiancee and I went to blockbuster to rent a couple movies. She got No Reservations(a chick flick) and I got Sweeney Todd. We watched her movie last night, wasn't that bad actually. I'll be watching Sweeney Todd while she works Saturday.
I also did get to borrow my mom's copy of Crash. It was very well done and hits racism right on the head. Definitely worth watching. If you want a detailed review, check out http://mavrek48.blogspot.com .
I was looking at movies coming out this year and here are the ones I am excited for most:
4/25 Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanumo(SP?) Bay
5/2 Iron Man
5/16 Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
5/22 Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
6/13 Incredible Hulk (maybe)
7/18 DARK KNIGHT!
Hellboy 2 (not sure release) - totally forgot about that..thanks Mavrek48
Pretty nice list of hits this summer. I can't wait! I'd be interested to hear what you are excited to see. Anyways, this is where I end this blog. Take care!
-Matt
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Hectic Week!
Sorry about the ustream last night. I've had a crazy week and after work yesterday I had to go to Newark for a family issue. I apologize, but it's something that couldn't be avoided.
Monday, I went to a Cincinnati Reds game, which is why I didn't have my usual ustream. The Reds lost, like anything else is new..but I had a blast at the game with my dad.
So yesterday, the issue was about my wedding and such..which I feel I've taken care of mostly, still some issues to resolve, but nothing that should hinder my wedding (hopefully-*knock on wood*). So, I hope all that was going to go to my ustream, got my youtube message I sent out to everyone on my friends list that notified I would not be able to do the ustream.
So after talking with my mom and step dad about everything we ate dinner and then got my sister's final birthday gift(she had the majority of the money, my mom paid the difference). She got a 40g playstation 3! Very excited she got it, so we can play ps3 games together now. She bought Army of Two as her first ps3 game and she also got a messenger kit for her xbox 360. With my birthday just around the corner(4/20), my mom gave me an early birthday gift and bought me......Rainbow Six Vegas 2 for the xbox360. So, it was a good night after all.
I've turned my little sister into a gamer(haha), she has all the next-gen consoles and is starting to grow a nice little library.
As far as videos, I've got one in the works, but my mic isn't working properly and is pissing me off. So, hopefully I can figure out the problem and finish off what's left of my video. Stay tuned!
-Matt
Monday, I went to a Cincinnati Reds game, which is why I didn't have my usual ustream. The Reds lost, like anything else is new..but I had a blast at the game with my dad.
So yesterday, the issue was about my wedding and such..which I feel I've taken care of mostly, still some issues to resolve, but nothing that should hinder my wedding (hopefully-*knock on wood*). So, I hope all that was going to go to my ustream, got my youtube message I sent out to everyone on my friends list that notified I would not be able to do the ustream.
So after talking with my mom and step dad about everything we ate dinner and then got my sister's final birthday gift(she had the majority of the money, my mom paid the difference). She got a 40g playstation 3! Very excited she got it, so we can play ps3 games together now. She bought Army of Two as her first ps3 game and she also got a messenger kit for her xbox 360. With my birthday just around the corner(4/20), my mom gave me an early birthday gift and bought me......Rainbow Six Vegas 2 for the xbox360. So, it was a good night after all.
I've turned my little sister into a gamer(haha), she has all the next-gen consoles and is starting to grow a nice little library.
As far as videos, I've got one in the works, but my mic isn't working properly and is pissing me off. So, hopefully I can figure out the problem and finish off what's left of my video. Stay tuned!
-Matt
Friday, April 4, 2008
New video?
I know, I know..it's been over 2 weeks since my last video. I'm sorry, due to Youtube sucking and not letting my videos upload plus limited time to make videos/get content to talk about, I've been lacking in the video department. Atleast, I'm keeping this alive, eh?
Anyways, after I get off work tonight (11pm EST), I may just make a video and I may just hop on ustream for a brief moment. I know most of you won't be up after midnight, but I got work off on Saturday, so I won't have anything to do for the night.
So, I'm going to ask you..what you would like to see in my upcoming video? Things I know I'll be talking about already are: My initial thoughts of the Orange Box, Condemned 2 and Ratchet and Clank(ps3). I'll most like be giving an update on my weight loss progression. Which is going very well, last night when working out I did: 2 miles on the treadmill, 3 miles on the bike(at level 12 resistance-harder to pedal), and a mile on the eliptical(SP?). After that I lifted weight and I can tell you this, I'm so damn sore, it literally hurts to walk and I've been lifting heavy stuff all day at work and I'll be walking around all night at Best Buy.
I hope my last post helped you Mavrek, it was funny how I decided to rant on fanboys and you asked for help on deciding consoles. Perhaps, if you are on tonight for my ustream, I can answer any last questions you might have about the consoles. I'll help you all you need bud.
Make sure you continually check out Chronicles of Bayley on youtube(www.youtube.com/chroniclesofbayley) and check her blog(http://chroniclesofbayley.wordpress.com). I love her videos/blog. Also, Mavrek48's blog is definitely kicking ass, so I highly suggest his blog too(http://mavrek48.blogspot.com/). As always check out the kick ass Sixty X Celph(www.youtube.com/sixtyxcelph) and his blog(http://sixtyxcelph.blogspot.com)!
Anyways, this is short and sweet. See you all later!
Anyways, after I get off work tonight (11pm EST), I may just make a video and I may just hop on ustream for a brief moment. I know most of you won't be up after midnight, but I got work off on Saturday, so I won't have anything to do for the night.
So, I'm going to ask you..what you would like to see in my upcoming video? Things I know I'll be talking about already are: My initial thoughts of the Orange Box, Condemned 2 and Ratchet and Clank(ps3). I'll most like be giving an update on my weight loss progression. Which is going very well, last night when working out I did: 2 miles on the treadmill, 3 miles on the bike(at level 12 resistance-harder to pedal), and a mile on the eliptical(SP?). After that I lifted weight and I can tell you this, I'm so damn sore, it literally hurts to walk and I've been lifting heavy stuff all day at work and I'll be walking around all night at Best Buy.
I hope my last post helped you Mavrek, it was funny how I decided to rant on fanboys and you asked for help on deciding consoles. Perhaps, if you are on tonight for my ustream, I can answer any last questions you might have about the consoles. I'll help you all you need bud.
Make sure you continually check out Chronicles of Bayley on youtube(www.youtube.com/chroniclesofbayley) and check her blog(http://chroniclesofbayley.wordpress.com). I love her videos/blog. Also, Mavrek48's blog is definitely kicking ass, so I highly suggest his blog too(http://mavrek48.blogspot.com/). As always check out the kick ass Sixty X Celph(www.youtube.com/sixtyxcelph) and his blog(http://sixtyxcelph.blogspot.com)!
Anyways, this is short and sweet. See you all later!
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Sorry
Sorry about yesterday, I lost track of time due to sleep and testing out other video games to review for you all. My mistake, I hope you all can forgive me. This is going to be a very lengthy blog, I may break it into two parts.
Anyways, before I go into detail what games I tested out yesterday..I'd like to talk about fanboyism. You all know my hatred toward unknowledgeable fanboys. I totally understand liking a system more than others and I'm fine with fanboys who have valid points on why their favorite system is superior to all the rest, but when confronted they have nothing but..xbox has more games. Well no shit..It's been out since 2005 and the ps3/wii came out at the end of 2006.
I'll name xbox exclusives that are well known. Bioshock(which I didn't enjoy that much), Halo 3(was a fun game, but I certainly didn't get an xbox for Halo-never was a big fan), Crackdown(kick ass game), Mass Effect(need to play more), Gears of War(kick ass), PGR4(never played), Forza 2(decently fun), Lost Oddessey(haven't played), Dead Rising(sucked for me), Viva Pinata(pretty fun actually), Saint Row(beat it-loved it), Shadowrun(I enjoyed it), Two Worlds(have yet to play-heard it sucked bad), Blue Dragon(never played), Eternal Sonata(never played)..that's the big ones I noticed on the wiki website for their exclusives (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Xbox_360-only_games and http://www.notebookforums.com/thread203647.html). Of course, we can look forward to exclusives that have been confirmed: Ninja Gaiden 2, Gears of War 2(yeesss!), Fable 2 that I can remember.
PS3 exclusives: Folklore(haven't played), Heavenly Sword(really enjoying this game), Ratchet and Clank:Tools of Destruction(I'll talk about this later in the blog-fun!), Lair(would be fun, if the controls didn't suck), Warhawk(crap), Motorstorm(very fun), Ninja Gaiden Sigma(fun-previous original xbox owners, could have this game(i.e. Ninja Gaiden Black)), Resistance: Fall of Man(phenominal), Unreal Tournament 3(have yet to play), Uncharted:Drake's Fortune(best game on ps3). Future exclusives to look for: Final Fantasy XIII, God of War 3(woot!), Gran Turismo 5(almost here!), Haze, Killzone 2(Killzone sucked, but I think they could improve this one), LittleBigPlanet, Metal Gear Solid 4(yes!), Motorstorm 2, Resistance: Fall of Man 2, SOCOM 4, Tekken 6(I'm not a fan of the series, but I know a lot of people are), Twisted Metal Ps3(I used to love this series), Uncharted 2(thank you Jesus!). All information provided by: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=858296 .
Ok, so I'd say they are pretty even and for me, I see more games on the ps3 exclusive list I'd like to own. Ok, I'm sure there more for the xbox coming out, I just can't find a damn list, so I had to come up with those off the top of my head. This rant is going to be primarily about the xbox 360 and the ps3, because the Wii isn't in the battle as much with fanboys, they normally leave the Wii out of it. Probably because the Wii is kicking both of their asses in sales.
Sales: 1) Wii - 20,766,443 consoles sold (and it's still in HIGH demand-been going since *2006*)
2) Xbox 360 - 17,864,195 consoles sold(pretty good-been going since *2005*)
3) PS3 - 8,869,735 consoles sold(sales increased due to blu-ray winning-*2006*)
*thanks to www.nexgenwars.com
Ok, so now we have to look at quality product. Wii, a very quality product, don't hear many of these breaking down. The ps3 (very rarely do I hear about these breaking down, pretty quality system, but they do break down, more than Wii I'd guess) and then we have the xbox 360: 1/3 of the xbox's get the Red Ring of Death. That's a bullshit number since it's been out the longest. Not a quality product at all and I normally send up a xbox 360 for a replacement plan exchange about every 2 days due to the Red Ring of Death. I personally have gotten the Red Ring of Death and I was very displeased with the customer service I received with Microsoft.
Online: You have to play for xbox live($7.99/month), but I promise you, it's well worth the money. Kick ass online and a very nice list to download arcade games from(I currently own: Bomberman Live, Uno, Doom, Galaga) and I have 400ms pts left, not sure what to buy. Ps3 has free online and a web broswer, which is very cool if you have a keyboard(I don't-yet). Although the playstation store has yet to offer me something that I'd like to play, they won't be taking the cake on this one. The Wii online is slowly coming, I'm not a fan of the whole wii number thing, but it's cool once you go through that hassle. Anyways, the Wii Store offers a lot of great games(although I own most in cartridge(I did buy two on Monday-I'll tell you about that later). Xbox 360 is the superior online console.
Extras: The small things add up. Do you want to do wireless online gaming? Well you have to buy a $100 adapter for the xbox 360 versus the ps3 is built in(the wii is too). I also enjoy my blu-ray movies/upconverted DVD's. Have you seen a blu-ray vesus a regular DVD? Check it out. It's pretty amazing. The sixaxis is a nice feature, but I'm not a fan of it (i.e. Lair). Sony did have a victory over the xbox 360, as far as HD DVD vs. Blu-Ray is concerned. Sony did something right there.
Anyways, I'd keep rambling about the two but time is becoming limited and I need to talk about monday/yesterday a bit. So, I did play the Orange Box after HIGH demand by my viewers for a review. I only played the Half-Life 2 portion. I have to admit, I'm clueless as to what the hell is going on in the story, as I never played the original Half-Life, but it has been fun as hell! Interactive environment, AI is decently smart and the gameplay has been outstanding. I wish I wouldn't have waited this long. I still need to check out portal, TF2 and everything else, but for now I've made decent headway with the game. I also opened up Ratchet and Clank: Tools of Destruction and finally played it. Wow, it is extremely fun and it reminds me of the previous Ratchet and Clank games. Definitely something to check out, even adults will enjoy the game, not just kids! Look for a review on Ratchet and Clank and my initial thoughts on Orange Box so far.
I tested out the Super Smash Bros. Brawl last night online for a random match. It was laggy as hell, I think it may be on my end, because it was like that for the two matches I played. I won the first match and came in 2nd place on the second match. I did get my Brawl Friend Code: 1977-0179-1743. There ya go, for everyone who has been demanding it. I finally used up the majority of my Wii Points Card. I've got either 200 or 400 points left, because I bought the original Sonic(Sega Genesis) and Cruisin' USA(N64). I also finally busted out the Classic Controller from Christmas and enjoyed it.
I figured since I haven't gotten a video out for awhile, I'd give ya something big to read. I have to get back to work. Remember though: I am not a fanboy for any of the systems, but I do give my opinions on it all. I don't like one more than the other. When a game is released for both systems, I decide how many friends I'll be able to play with on each system and I chose the system that the most friends are buying it for. That's my deciding factor.
Anyways, again I'm sorry about missing the ustream. I needed sleep and I needed material for you all, so I can get a damn video out. I apologize. Take care! Talk to you all soon!
-Matt aka Shepdawg25
Anyways, before I go into detail what games I tested out yesterday..I'd like to talk about fanboyism. You all know my hatred toward unknowledgeable fanboys. I totally understand liking a system more than others and I'm fine with fanboys who have valid points on why their favorite system is superior to all the rest, but when confronted they have nothing but..xbox has more games. Well no shit..It's been out since 2005 and the ps3/wii came out at the end of 2006.
I'll name xbox exclusives that are well known. Bioshock(which I didn't enjoy that much), Halo 3(was a fun game, but I certainly didn't get an xbox for Halo-never was a big fan), Crackdown(kick ass game), Mass Effect(need to play more), Gears of War(kick ass), PGR4(never played), Forza 2(decently fun), Lost Oddessey(haven't played), Dead Rising(sucked for me), Viva Pinata(pretty fun actually), Saint Row(beat it-loved it), Shadowrun(I enjoyed it), Two Worlds(have yet to play-heard it sucked bad), Blue Dragon(never played), Eternal Sonata(never played)..that's the big ones I noticed on the wiki website for their exclusives (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Xbox_360-only_games and http://www.notebookforums.com/thread203647.html). Of course, we can look forward to exclusives that have been confirmed: Ninja Gaiden 2, Gears of War 2(yeesss!), Fable 2 that I can remember.
PS3 exclusives: Folklore(haven't played), Heavenly Sword(really enjoying this game), Ratchet and Clank:Tools of Destruction(I'll talk about this later in the blog-fun!), Lair(would be fun, if the controls didn't suck), Warhawk(crap), Motorstorm(very fun), Ninja Gaiden Sigma(fun-previous original xbox owners, could have this game(i.e. Ninja Gaiden Black)), Resistance: Fall of Man(phenominal), Unreal Tournament 3(have yet to play), Uncharted:Drake's Fortune(best game on ps3). Future exclusives to look for: Final Fantasy XIII, God of War 3(woot!), Gran Turismo 5(almost here!), Haze, Killzone 2(Killzone sucked, but I think they could improve this one), LittleBigPlanet, Metal Gear Solid 4(yes!), Motorstorm 2, Resistance: Fall of Man 2, SOCOM 4, Tekken 6(I'm not a fan of the series, but I know a lot of people are), Twisted Metal Ps3(I used to love this series), Uncharted 2(thank you Jesus!). All information provided by: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=858296 .
Ok, so I'd say they are pretty even and for me, I see more games on the ps3 exclusive list I'd like to own. Ok, I'm sure there more for the xbox coming out, I just can't find a damn list, so I had to come up with those off the top of my head. This rant is going to be primarily about the xbox 360 and the ps3, because the Wii isn't in the battle as much with fanboys, they normally leave the Wii out of it. Probably because the Wii is kicking both of their asses in sales.
Sales: 1) Wii - 20,766,443 consoles sold (and it's still in HIGH demand-been going since *2006*)
2) Xbox 360 - 17,864,195 consoles sold(pretty good-been going since *2005*)
3) PS3 - 8,869,735 consoles sold(sales increased due to blu-ray winning-*2006*)
*thanks to www.nexgenwars.com
Ok, so now we have to look at quality product. Wii, a very quality product, don't hear many of these breaking down. The ps3 (very rarely do I hear about these breaking down, pretty quality system, but they do break down, more than Wii I'd guess) and then we have the xbox 360: 1/3 of the xbox's get the Red Ring of Death. That's a bullshit number since it's been out the longest. Not a quality product at all and I normally send up a xbox 360 for a replacement plan exchange about every 2 days due to the Red Ring of Death. I personally have gotten the Red Ring of Death and I was very displeased with the customer service I received with Microsoft.
Online: You have to play for xbox live($7.99/month), but I promise you, it's well worth the money. Kick ass online and a very nice list to download arcade games from(I currently own: Bomberman Live, Uno, Doom, Galaga) and I have 400ms pts left, not sure what to buy. Ps3 has free online and a web broswer, which is very cool if you have a keyboard(I don't-yet). Although the playstation store has yet to offer me something that I'd like to play, they won't be taking the cake on this one. The Wii online is slowly coming, I'm not a fan of the whole wii number thing, but it's cool once you go through that hassle. Anyways, the Wii Store offers a lot of great games(although I own most in cartridge(I did buy two on Monday-I'll tell you about that later). Xbox 360 is the superior online console.
Extras: The small things add up. Do you want to do wireless online gaming? Well you have to buy a $100 adapter for the xbox 360 versus the ps3 is built in(the wii is too). I also enjoy my blu-ray movies/upconverted DVD's. Have you seen a blu-ray vesus a regular DVD? Check it out. It's pretty amazing. The sixaxis is a nice feature, but I'm not a fan of it (i.e. Lair). Sony did have a victory over the xbox 360, as far as HD DVD vs. Blu-Ray is concerned. Sony did something right there.
Anyways, I'd keep rambling about the two but time is becoming limited and I need to talk about monday/yesterday a bit. So, I did play the Orange Box after HIGH demand by my viewers for a review. I only played the Half-Life 2 portion. I have to admit, I'm clueless as to what the hell is going on in the story, as I never played the original Half-Life, but it has been fun as hell! Interactive environment, AI is decently smart and the gameplay has been outstanding. I wish I wouldn't have waited this long. I still need to check out portal, TF2 and everything else, but for now I've made decent headway with the game. I also opened up Ratchet and Clank: Tools of Destruction and finally played it. Wow, it is extremely fun and it reminds me of the previous Ratchet and Clank games. Definitely something to check out, even adults will enjoy the game, not just kids! Look for a review on Ratchet and Clank and my initial thoughts on Orange Box so far.
I tested out the Super Smash Bros. Brawl last night online for a random match. It was laggy as hell, I think it may be on my end, because it was like that for the two matches I played. I won the first match and came in 2nd place on the second match. I did get my Brawl Friend Code: 1977-0179-1743. There ya go, for everyone who has been demanding it. I finally used up the majority of my Wii Points Card. I've got either 200 or 400 points left, because I bought the original Sonic(Sega Genesis) and Cruisin' USA(N64). I also finally busted out the Classic Controller from Christmas and enjoyed it.
I figured since I haven't gotten a video out for awhile, I'd give ya something big to read. I have to get back to work. Remember though: I am not a fanboy for any of the systems, but I do give my opinions on it all. I don't like one more than the other. When a game is released for both systems, I decide how many friends I'll be able to play with on each system and I chose the system that the most friends are buying it for. That's my deciding factor.
Anyways, again I'm sorry about missing the ustream. I needed sleep and I needed material for you all, so I can get a damn video out. I apologize. Take care! Talk to you all soon!
-Matt aka Shepdawg25
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