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Game Reccomendation: Borderlands

2011-04-13T22:54:00.000-04:00

Hey guys. I'm about to dive back into a classic game that I've enjoyed multiple times. Borderlands. If you haven't play this game, go get it. Think Fallout 3+Diablo 2. So basically an fps with lots of awesome loot and amazing co-op.

It's quite addicting and can easily keep you glued to the screen for 60+ hours. With the 4 DLC packs, it easily adds another 20-30 hours+... plus there's higher difficulty settings you can replay (Nightmare)

Anyways, if you're lucky you can still catch Borderlands and all it's DLC for $7.50! A huge steal!

Check it out!

Movie Recommendation: U571

2011-04-10T10:16:00.001-04:00

Well, it may not be a new movie, but I thought I'd recommend a movie that I watched recently. If you're into war movies, it's not a bad one. Featuring Matthew McConaughey and Harvey Keitel.

Check it out if you get the time!

Total War: Shogun 2 Review

2011-04-09T16:03:00.002-04:00

Hey guys! In line with the new focus of my blog I have decided to choose Shogun 2 as my first game to review! I will be reviewing games in the following Categories; Gameplay, Presentation, and Story.

Gameplay

There's a ton to do here! In the Singleplayer campaign mode, you fight for control over Japan by capturing and holding provinces. You move your generals and armies around the map sort of like a game board (think Risk). You also control different agents such as Ninja's (To assassinate and sabotage targets), monks (convert and inspire), and metsuke's (military police to arrest other agents). The game is quite complex, allowing for trading and Alliances. Politics is alive and well here.

Now what about the actual battles? Well, they are fought on epic battlefields of epic scale (in the thousands). Strategy is very evident here... and the right units must be used for different circumstances. You can also utilize things like forests for cover, and combat is most definitely effected by weather conditions. Sieges (taking or defending a castle) are lots of fun as well, and strategy gets quite different there as well.

If you like this style of strategy game, you'll love this.

There is multiplayer for this game, including co-op campaigns (where you and a buddy work together to control Japan, which is a lot of fun). Also, there is a multiplayer option where you fight against people for control over Japan, level up an Avatar, and unlock different rewards and skills. This would all be awesome, but there's major issues with the matchmaking system, especially if you're trying to play with a friend, so it's not even worth your time. I would have rated the game a lot lower, however I think the games' main focus is on the Single Player, and thus I haven't really let the multiplayer downfalls effect the overall score.

9/10

Presentation:

The game looks and sounds absolutely beautiful. The battles are epic and you can see individual soldiers fighting for their lives in a battle containing thousands. The game soundtrack features music from the first game, and sounds amazing! Everything is stunning and polished. No complaints here.

8/10

Story

There really isn't a story here, other than the one you create through the campaign... but how the 'campaign' shapes up, if I were to rate how that story works out, it's a blast!

8/10

Overall

Overall, the game is incredibly polished and lots of fun. If you're into the genre it's definitely worth a buy! It has kept me busy many a night, and I'm sure many more. The clans you can choose from in the single player campaign are different enough that they give the game plenty of re-playability. At the end of the day, slaughtering thousands in epic battles just doesn't get old!

9/10

Switch of Direction

2011-04-08T23:32:00.000-04:00

Hey Guys!

I know I haven't been as active, but that's because I've been redesigning the blog for a change of focus! The blog will now exclusively feature Game and Movie reviews/recommendations. I'll try to make it interesting for you guys, and should have a change in pace when it comes to the sheer number of daily posts! Expect constant activity!

Anyways,

Hope you like the new look!

-Brut

Hangover Part 2

2011-04-05T21:38:00.000-04:00

Hey guys, sorry I've been a bit inactive lately! I've been dealing with a new job and trying to get my school stuff sorted out! Thanks for being understanding!

A video for you guys.

If you didn't get your drunken haze fix the first time, maybe this might pique your interests.

Internet Sensation 'Boxxy" Returns

2011-04-02T12:29:00.001-04:00

If you guys didn't see already, the internet sensation "Boxxy" released another video yesterday for April Fools. Thoughts?

The Bard

2011-04-02T12:28:00.000-04:00

Awesome fake April Fools game.. from CD Projekt Red. It's a game about a guy who plays tunes, slays dragons and bandits, and sleeps with as many women as possible. I see no problem with this.

Mass Effect 2: Arvival DLC Out Today

2011-03-29T17:20:00.000-04:00

The final Mass Effect 2 DLC is out today. Arrival has arrived! It's available for purchase for 560 Microsoft Points. It acts as a bridge between Mass Effect 2 and 3, and does so quite well. Definitely worth checking out if you're a fan of the series!

Minecraft Marathon For Japan

2011-03-27T02:12:00.000-04:00

Everyone is trying their best to pitch into the Japan effort, and I couldn't have found a more awesome attempt. To raise money for Japan relief (through the International Medical Corps), through a Minecraft marathon Tomorrow! Check out the link for details!

http://extralives.org/

FUN FUN FUN FUN! It's FRIDAY!

2011-03-25T16:56:00.002-04:00

Duke Nukem Forever... Delayed... Again.

2011-03-24T20:55:00.000-04:00

Take-Two has yet again delayed Duke Nukem Forever. No, seriously. They claim it will release internationally on June 10th, and in North America on June 14th. So we can expect it sometime in 2012, right after the world ends.

Total War: Shogun 2

2011-03-22T21:44:00.000-04:00

Hey guys! I decided to pick up Total War: Shogun 2 today. I played the demo and was thoroughly impressed! I'll keep you guys updated on whether or not the full game lives up to it!

Casey The Bully Slayer Interviewed

2011-03-21T20:58:00.000-04:00

Hey guys! Well for all of you who caught my post earlier featuring the video of a bully getting a taste of his own medicine... Well this is an interview of the bully slayer... Casey.

Sorry For the Absence

2011-03-20T11:23:00.000-04:00

Hey guys, sorry for the absence! It 'twas my birthday yesterday, and I've been super busy the past couple days. I will get back to posting regularly on Monday! In return for my slack, cake;

Gadhafi Attempts To Stop Invasion With 'Cease Fire'

2011-03-19T01:21:00.000-04:00

After the UN declared open war against Gadhafi enforcing a 'no fly zone'... the response given was a 'Cease Fire' by Gadhafi in an attempt to avoid getting annihilated by the cumulative forces of the world.

However, Nato isn't having any of it... they're ignoring the cease fire, and are going to continue their assault on this dictator.

Should be some more news in the coming days, keep your ears to the ground!

2011-03-17T19:46:00.000-04:00

Hey guys. Happy thursday! Thought I'd share with you guys a video I found on the interwebs. Hope you enjoy.

Motivational Wallpapers

2011-03-16T18:37:00.001-04:00

I think we can all use some motivation sometimes. Here's some for you guys.

If You Didn't Catch This Already...

2011-03-15T10:05:00.001-04:00

The video speaks for itself.

Bully Gets Taste of His Own Medicine

2011-03-14T19:09:00.000-04:00

Hey guys. Busy day busy day. However, in my epic adventures around the interwebs, I did stumble upon an interesting video:

http://www.filedump.net/Uploads/Movies/fat_kid_snaps.mp4

(give it a second to load)

So this guy fought back and you want to know what happened? He got suspended. After being harassed like that, and simply defending himself... he got suspended. What of the other kid? Well, he got a slap on the wrist.

Anyway, at least justice was served.

2011-03-13T14:58:00.000-04:00

Today I decided to relive one of the classics... and that is Monty Python's Life of Brian. I've always been a big fan of British humour, and Monty Python is in my opinion the best example. If any of you haven't seen the Monty Python movies, you really should... because you're missing out.

Any other fans out there?

Georgia Tech Wants Robots to Touch You

2011-03-12T18:31:00.000-05:00

I have a friend who goes to Georgia Tech who told me to check out this video... and was reminded again to check it out when I was surfing the web. This is a program they're working on over there that involves the psychology of how people react to the presence of and interaction with a robot. The idea is especially with dealing with children, if no attempts are made to make the robot feel 'comforting' then it will be unable to provide proper health care.

I don't know about you guys, but AI is scary enough to me as it is... making it touch me softer won't make it any less scary in my opinion.

In before Skynet.

Also, yes that is an XBox 360 Kinect that the robot is using to 'see' people.

Tsunami hits Japan After A Massive Earthquake!

2011-03-11T09:40:00.000-05:00

The most powerful earthquake in recorded history has hit Japan and triggered a devastating tsunami. Cars, ships and buildings have been swept aside by a massive wall of water after the reported 8.9 magnitude earthquake.

The official body count is up to 60, however Japanese police were reported to have seen as many as 200-300 bodies in the port city of Sendai.

My heart goes to Japan in this time of crisis, I wish nothing but quick recovery for these brilliant people! I'll keep you guys posted with additional details.

Dragon Age 2: First Impressions

2011-03-10T12:48:00.000-05:00

So I received my copy of Dragon Age II yesterday, and I figured I'd share with you guys my first impressions. Expect a full review once I feel like I have explored enough to share one.

Combat: Way improved. It feels fluid and smooth, not slow and clunky at times like DA: Origins did. Abilities actually seem to mean something this time around, and they're all very distinct visually.

UI: Vastly improved. Inventory system was completely overhauled (thank science)... everything is smooth and clean. The whole menu experience has become streamlined now, and pleasant to look at. Talents and abilities are laid out in a much more sensible manor, and actually make sense to look at.

Characters: Right off the bat, I immediately loved the characters I'm dealing with here. It seems like they've received much more effort to become believable, and I actually cared what they had to say. The new 'speech wheel' they stole from mass effect was a huge improvement as well. Also, having a main character that actually speaks makes the experience infinitely better.

As for the story, I'm not far in, so I can't rightfully comment, but from everything I've seen, I'm impressed.

That's all for now, expect a full review later!

I'm better! (At least mostly)

2011-03-08T22:20:00.000-05:00

Thanks for being patient guys... I seem to have recovered... mostly, from the bit of food poisoning I had. The last thing I can remember eating beforehand was a burger from Harvey's. Yeah... but just a tip, if you ever get food poisoning (and you know you have it) don't try to eat, or you'll just throw it up. Also, drink, but small sips of water, and consistently. I ended up losing my voice for a bit due to dehydration. And sleep. I ended up sleeping like 70% of each day I was sick for (3 days).

It was hell, but now I return to you, healthy! I shall continue posting in full force tomorrow when I can get all my affairs in order. Thanks for the patience again!

Sick.

2011-03-06T22:16:00.000-05:00

Hey guys. Sorry for no post tonight.. I seem to have food poisoning and have been in terrible pain for the last day! It sucks... I hope I get better soon. When I'm well and better again expect lots of posts to make up for lost time.

Thanks,

-Brut