Article about Goodbyes.

It's a normal day, you log into Facebook and you see everyone posting depressing statuses.

It's that time of year again, students are going off to college, friends are being broken apart and everyones depressed. It's at that point I realized, what if goodbyes really aren't good? I mean...Sure, sometimes they're happy goodbyes, you see a friend go off to college to start a new chapter in their life. But other times, it's sad.

A family member or close friend passes away, it's sad. But it can also be a happy thing. If you're the religious type, and they've lived a wonderful life, then you know they're in a better place. That's the happy side of death, but for example, sometimes you're really close to the love one you lost, well, of course you'd be depressed for a while. But after a while, you'd be getting over it easier and easier. It may be hard, but sometimes it's what you'd have to do.

Now onto college goodbyes, sure you'd have to say goodbye for a while, but you know sometimes the person who goes off to college comes back. Or they don't, it's hard to really think about. But sometimes, goodbyes don't mean forever. I know many people have had to say goodbye to their friends as they go off to college, and honestly, I don't know their pain. Most of my friends have stayed around here for college, and others of my friends I just lost contact with. College is a different chapter in a person's life, we just to remember that.

But does goodbye really mean forever?

That's a question that's answered with time.

Mass Effect 3. (Xbox 360 and PS3.)

It's time to take earth back from the Reapers.
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Alright, I'm not a huge fan of the Mass Effect series, but this is definitely one of my favorite games by far in the series. Surprisingly I enjoyed it, I didn't really enjoy the first 2 games, but this one...This one was amazing, it was out of this world. (Almost literally.)

But you know, there aren't many games like this. A over the shoulder 3rd-Person Shooter. I haven't seen a lot of 3rd Person shooters, but this is one amazing game. I can't describe how much I love this game. I know a lot of people don't like the ending, at all. Like, throwing riots over it. But still, the ending wasn't bad at all in my opinion. I don't think that game companies need to change 'cause of everyone elses thoughts.

Anyway, that's really all I have to say...This game is fun, the multiplayer is fun too, and that's one of the biggest parts of the game.

(Sorry for the short review guys, and sorry it's been so long. I'm having really bad writer's block and I'm trying to get a job and I just graduated high school over the weekend. But I'm really sorry for the short review and writers block, just wanted to publish something this month.)

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (Full Review.)

Review (Part 1: The First 3 Dungeons.) 

Remember the first time you played Ocarina of Time on the Nintendo 64 back in the 90's? I sure do, and I'm 18! This game has been one of the best games in video game history, it was definitely one of the best games on the Nintendo 64, but also one of the best games of that generation. And now, it's back, in stunning High Definition and 3D! This, is the Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D! Exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS!

I know a lot of you absolutely love this game, this is an amazing game. And beside the point of Navi going, "HEY! HEY! LISTEN!" It's a crap-load of fun, and anyone can play it. While I'm not going to write a full review yet due to the fact that I have not completed the game, nor Master Quest, I'm sure that some more will come.

Alright, onto the reviewing! The first dungeon, obviously is The Great Deku tree. Which is definitely the easiest of all the dungeons. I'm not gonna spoil it for anyone, but this dungeon is really easy to get through, and anyone can get through it within 10-15 minutes max.

The second dungeon, Dodongo's Cavern, is fairly harder. In this area you get the bombs, yay for bombs! This dungeon features many different puzzles, oh, and be careful if you go in with a Deku shield, get hit by a Fire Keese and you'll lose it. So I suggest going to the graveyard and finding the Hylian shield under the gravestones. (Trust me, I found it and didn't know about it.)

The third Dungeon, Jabu Jabu's Belly. Is the final dungeon in the Young Link Part of the game. This dungeon, is annoying. Within this you'll find the boomerang. But, there's a really, really, really annoying part in the game. You have to carry around Princess Ruto. Which is very, very annoying and takes up a lot of your time. Sadly, during this dungeon, really sadly actually, it took me three hours to beat. Due to me not being able to figure out how to get into the boss room. 

So that's it for the Part 1 Review, next review will be up when I finish the next part of the game. Which I don't know how long it will be, and part 3 and 4 will be up when I beat Master Quest, and try out the Boss Battles.

Part 2: The Meddalions and the New Temples.

So as you know, in the original Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time. They had different dungeons when you became "Adult Link." And all of them each with new challenges, and of course, the dreaded Water Temple. Just the name gives me chills typing this up. But yet, something's different in this game. It's not just a simple port to the 3DS, they've changed something...Wait...The Water Temple...It's...It's easier! That's right, the dreaded Water Temple is easier. So, much easier, but that's beside the point. When you get past all the dungeons and get the medallions you can finally go to the final fight with Ganondorf. And may I say, it's a walk in the park. Until you get to his second form...But no spoilers for you guys!

Alright well this is the full review for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. Stay tuned for new reviews coming soon!

Angry Birds: Space. (iOS, Android, PC, Mac.)

So, a lot of people love the Angry Birds series, (Including me, I LOVE it.) But this one, was quite a step for developers Rovio Mobile. And it, was one giant step for mankind.

Rovio Mobile has developed one of the best games in the series, to be honest, it's more challenging, and a lot more fun! With new additions such as the Ice Bird. Which can freeze blocks and pigs. (Fun eh?) Also, the other birds had some new changes as well. The Red Bird is still the same, but he has a costume change! In fact, all of them have a costume change. Now they all look like superheroes! And a BIG change to the game? No more Green (Boomerang) Bird,  or White Bird. Of course, who in their right minds used them anyway? (Just saying...)

But alas, this game is quite a different change of pace for the birds. The Golden eggs have changed to Eggsteroids, which are still the same, but as you hit one, you get a black hole and you go through it mid-level and do the mini-game. Which is pretty cool honestly.

While the game just got released about a week ago, they don't have many levels. But just wait, like all the other Angry Birds games, they're going to be releasing new levels in time, and I can't wait to see what's next!

Ocarina of Time 3D & Zelda Week!

Hello everyone, Josh here with a pretty big announcement.

Last night I bought the new Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, and honestly it's amazing. I'm only about 5 hours into the game and I'm on the 3rd Spiritual stone right now. And guys, it's an amazing game. I know it's been out for a while but I finally got the chance to buy it and play it. Anyway, I'll be doing a Multi-Part review on it due to it's size.

Also! Next week, I'll start "Zelda Week." Where everyday I'll be reviewing a new Zelda game, starting with The Legend of Zelda 1. Here's the official list of games I'll be reviewing.

Monday, March 19th: The Legend of Zelda.

Tuesday, March 20th: Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link.

Wednesday, March 21st: A Link to the Past.

Thursday, March 22nd: Links Awakening.

Friday, March 23rd: Oracle of Ages and Seasons. (Double Review.)

Considering I don't have the remaining games on my consoles right now, I'm only going to do these 6 games. With Friday being a special Double Review of both Ages and Seasons.

Check back later for the first part of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D Review!

Righteous Vendetta Interview - Ryan Hayes

Hey guys! It's been a little bit since I've been able to post, but last night I got the chance to interview the lead singer of the band, Righteous Vendetta. These guys are a Christian Metal-Core band from Cody, Wyoming, and go from state-to-state, spreading the word of the Lord.

Twisted Metal (2012 | Video Game Review)

It's been years since the last Twisted Metal game has come out, but now, the carnage is back. And it's better than ever.

So I'm not sure how long it's been since the last Twisted Metal game has came out, but when this game was announced last year, I'm pretty sure all hardcore fans were all excited and going crazy. Me? I wasn't too hardcore of a Twisted Metal fan at the time, but I knew what it was and I knew that it seemed fun.

But oh boy, was this game worth the wait! I know some people didn't like it, as G4 Posted on their Google+ Page a link to a blog that pretty much trashed this game and all it's glory. Cheeky b**tard.

Well anyone as all Twisted Metal fans know, this game is amazing. Even if it's your first time playing the Twisted Metal series, you won't be disappointed with this game. I can GUARANTEE you that.

While the story is kind of short, it's a lot of fun, and definitely challenging. There is a pretty hard Gold trophy that you can get if you beat the story mode without dying or switching out vehicles. Too bad that's pretty much impossible. I attempted to do that myself, but unfortunately, I couldn't get the job done. (Sad face.) The boss battles are quite a challenge, but definitely fun and definitely worth a play.

A lot of games don't normally have a live action cut-scene, this game does. And it's REALLY amazing. It definitely adds a good feel to the game, it makes you feel really good. Just. Really, freakin', good.

Ahem. Anyway, back to the cut-scenes. Like I said the live action cut-scenes make you feel like this could actually happen. And from what I've heard...They're talking about a Twisted Metal MOVIE. That's right, a Freakin' MOVIE! *Fanboys.*

Back to the basics. Controls are pretty easy to learn and master, sure you'll screw up for a while and I'm pretty sure you'll die during the story so that you won't get your trophy right away, but who cares?! Not this guy. Nope. Not me. Alright, so like I said controls, basic, weapons, basic. If you need help, just go to the training thing. Simple enough right?

Oh, and don't get me started on the Multiplayer. The Multiplayer is SO fun. It's amazing all the gametypes that they have on it!

Alright well I think that's it for my Twisted Metal review...I'll be sure to post a Twisted Metal Black Review considering I got that too. And Twisted Metal 2.

Peace out everyone!

Mario Kart 7 (Nintendo 3DS)

Mario Kart fans rejoice! (If you have a 3DS that is...) For one of the best installments in the Mario Kart franchise has arrived!

While the last Mario Kart game, (Mario Kart Wii.), wasn't one of the greatest installments...The newest Mario Kart, is definitely one of the best. Including new tracks and old from different Mario Kart games, this game has a good nostalgic feel. And the 3D is amazing in the game!

Mario Kart 7 also takes advantage of the 3DS' Gyroscope, allowing you to go into a first person view and steer by turning your Nintendo 3DS, (Don't worry, even in public you won't look THAT dumb), but it really is a good feature to the game. It makes you feel like your actually in the game, especially when you have the 3D on. Mario Kart 7 also has an arsenal of new characters, from Metal Mario all the way to Shy Guy. (It's about time you can play as him without having to use an Action Replay! ;) ) This game has a plethera of characters, which you can unlock by winning all of the 150cc races. You can even play as your Mii! (Just like in Mario Kart Wii!)

The Kart Kustomization is a lot of fun too, you can change your Kart to fit your style and to make you faster, handle better, or have the best acceleration there is!

While the power ups are pretty much the same, they have the one that everyone hates...The blue Shell. Impossible to dodge...Makes you wanna smash your 3DS into the ground...But that's beside the point, the one power up I like but rarely get, is the Lucky 7. 7 Power Ups, 7 ways to screw up your opponents' lives. Unfortunately if you were to run into someone with the star they themselves would get the power up...

Soul Calibur V Game Review! (Multiconsole)

Posted by: Josh Van Donselaar. (Google+ Page: https://plus.google.com/111891839104589936449/posts?hl=en | Twitter Page: www.twitter.com/FallenAngel_JVD)

Hello everyone! Like I have posted on my G+ Page I have bought Soul Calibur V today, and now for the official review!
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"Two swords...Two Generations...One destiny. A new dawn arises in the eternal fight between the mighty Soul Swords!"

That's right, they changed the ever lasting quote that we all so dearly loved. "Transcending history, and the world..." Yada yada yada.

Anyway guys, this ain't no normal Soul Calibur game. While I've been a follower of Soul Calibur ever since the stand up arcade game, (Which the first one I played was Soul Calibur 2 at my local arcade.) I've been a huge fan of the series, when I first bought Soul Calibur 2 for the GameCube, I was stoked. Mostly 'cause I got to play as Link: The Hero of Time. But also because that was my first fighting game, I didn't grow up on Mortal Kombat or Street Fighter or even Tekken. I grew up on good ol' Soul Calibur. Which, may I say, is an AMAZING way to grow up.

Enough reminiscing. Onto the review.

So this game takes place 17 years after the events of Soul Calibur IV, you get to play as Sophitia's two children. Pyrrha, and Patroklos. Both of which share the same destiny, the Soul Swords. (Oops! Spoiler alert. :) ) Anyway, some of the characters from the old Soul Calibur games are nowhere to be seen, for example: No more Kilik. *Tear.* Instead most of the characters have been replaced by, well, similiar characters. They each have the same fighting style, they just look and act different. For example: Kilik has been been switched with the odd and rambunctious Xiba. While Taki has been replaced with the blonde and dim-witted Natsu. I won't spoil anything else, but there is a new returning character from an old Soul Calibur game that hardcore fans might recognize. (I'm not saying who.... :D )

While some of the characters have changed, (Both appearances and just plain being switched out for someone more annoying.) this game is definitely one of the my favorite additions to the Soul Calibur series. A lot of characters have had some costume changes...And well, some haven't. *Cough* Mitsurugi *Cough.*

This game definitely has it's goods and it's bads, but mostly goods. The only real bad thing about this game that I found annoying, was how repetitive the fighting was. Even with the newly added Critical Strike and Heroic Strike, the game just seemed to repeat itself. But, being a hardcore Soul Calibur fan, I don't mind it one bit.

The game also took a bit of a Call of Duty spin to it, by adding the new "License." Where you can take a picture of your favorite character that you've created, or use one of the Preset characters! You also have 432 titles to collect, and I'll just name some off...Just for fun.

And these are 100% true, not kidding.

Please Go Easy.
Beginner.
Not Good Enough.
No talking.
Look at my skill.

And the list goes on and on and on. While it's fun for a while, collecting all of the titles will take quite a long time.

Another bad thing about Soul Calibur V, would be that there aren't any console only characters...Both consoles come with the same characters, and the same guest character Ezio Auditore Da Firenze. (Which is a really good character by the way.) But I want some Console Only guest characters, like how Soul Calibur IV had Darth Vader and Yoda, and how Soul Calibur 2 had Link, Heihachi, and Spawn! (Yes, I know Soul Calibur 3 didn't have any guest characters either.)

This pretty much sums up Soul Calibur V guys...Oh wait! There is one more thing that I forgot to mention...One more, amazing feature.

Like in Soul Calibur 3 and IV, you get the ability to create your own character and use him/her for battle. Well, Soul Calibur V upped the ante and made this feature twice as good. More character armor pieces to add onto your character, different things you can do with your weapons, and you can add tattoos to your characters! Pretty neat!

Alright guys, lastly I just wanna say that any of my reviews, I do not own the rights to the characters or games. I'd like to thank Bandai-Namco for making such an amazing game and series, and all rights go to them.

Thanks for reading guys!

Soul Calibur IV (Game Review | MultiConsole)

"Transcending history, and the world. A tale of souls and swords, eternally retold."

Yes that's right folks, the legendary quote from a legendary series of games. While some of the Soul Calibur games may not be like the others, they're still all unique and fun in their own way. While different versions of Soul Calibur 2 had different characters. (Like how GameCube had Link as a character!) this game does it again. While introducing new characters in SC3 like Zasalamel and Tira, this game had even more new characters in it. Of course you have the usual Siegfried and Nightmare duking it out, but the PS3 and 360 versions had different "secret" Star Wars Characters on them. 360 had little green Yoda, while PS3 had the fater of Anakin Skywalker, Darth Vader. Oops...Spoiler alert. But the best part is, you can have both characters on your console! By downloading them as a DLC character. Which I still need to do, not that Yoda is any good...

But I digress. While the game is pretty much the same as the others, and pretty much all other fighting games, it still has a unique feel to it. The character creation menu is a definite upgrade from Soul Calibur 3's character creation, it adds more armor types and more fighting styles. It just needs some working on yet.

The story mode is definitely weak, sure all the characters have different problems that they're trying to face, but let's face the music people, it's all the same. And not to mention story mode is quite short, only 5 battles long? What kind of a story is that? Lammeee.

Now onto the DLCs. If you pay 5 extra dollars, you can get all the weapons you can get in the game without working for them! Can I hear a yay?! YAY!!!! No. Boo. Bad game companies. Trying to take my money when I can get these weapons for free...Outrageous!

Well that's all for now. Be sure to check back on the blog every so often for brand new reviews!

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (Review | Multiconsole.)

I'm pretty sure a lot of you have heard the: "Oh! Call of Duty sucks big donkey b***s!" and "They should've killed it after the first one, it's just a repeat of the first two!"

While that may be right, people can't be more wrong. Before MW3 came out, and even before BF3 came out, people were arguing about which game would be the top victor out of the two. Well, ever since MW3 came out on November 8, 2011, it's been a no brainer. It's a complete tie. That's just my opinion though.

Anyway enough of me rambling and off to the real review.

While this game does have some repetitive aspects to it, honestly, it's one of my favorite Modern Warfare games. Sure it has the same graphics as MW1 and 2, but look past that and you have a beautiful and perfectly crafted storyline. That's what brings MW3 to my top list of best games of 2011. This game has one of the best storylines of the series. While MW1 was cool, (especially the ghille sniper level. Who doesn't love that?) it just didn't have what MW3 had, World War 3. This game does a great depiction of WW3, BF3 doesn't come close. If WW3 were to happen, it would most likely look like what MW3 depicts.

Killzone 3 (PS3 | Review)

Hey there guys! Josh here with the first Game Review.
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Game: Killzone 3
Console: PS3
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Killzone 3 is a game of shooting and killing a race called "Helghast." 6 months after the death of the Helghan leader Visari, the Helghan are wanting to wipe out the ISA completely and for good. While Killzone 2 had some gameplay mechanics that werent that good, a lot of people still loved this game. Like me, I'm one of the people who enjoyed this game immensely. This game may not be like other FPS games like Call of Duty or Battlefield 3, but it's definitely up in their ranks. It's gameplay mechanics are different from BF3 and MW3, but once you get used to the controls they're really easy to master. While I haven't completely finished this game yet, (still playing the campaign.) it's still grabbed me and pulled me in! The game has got me hooked, and while I'm a trophy hunter, this game hasn't got me thinking of trophies, and instead of gameplay and the storyline. The storyline is remarkable, every part of it, while the game is slow at the beginning it gradually picks up the pace, the game is so addicting, it has some pretty simple trophies, (while not as easy as some other games!) but this game is a definite buy.

First post. A new beginning.

Hey guys, so me and a couple friends are starting a Review Blog. But I'm starting my own as a side project. I'm gonna talk a bit about what I'm gonna do here, pretty much I'm gonna be doing game, music, tv, and movie reviews! I'll be able to update them on the go with my iPod as well! And I'll upload pics if need be.

So my next post will most likely be a game review.

Next up: Killzone 3.