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Please check out the rest of my blog! If you are interested on up to date reviews on even the newest video games, then my blog is for you. I aim to please on all your gaming needs. I try to make sure I hit every genre and try not to leave anything out. Although I do not play that many PC games, I still manage to keep you updated on even genres like that. I try to give you my in-depth analysis on the video games I have played and try to be as honest as possible. I am not trying to win you over and make you play all these video games, because I can be downright brutal on some titles, but that does not mean you should not still try it on your own. We all have our own opinions, and I try to keep it as real as possible and tell you about the real issues and the real annoyances with certain games that always drive me crazy. I have played every game system and am very credible and know what I am talking about because I have been an avid gamer for so long. I also try to keep it light, and try to be comical, we like to play for competition, but the main goal is for us to have fun and I want my fans to have the same feelings I get when I play. I want you to be able to have that feeling of nostalgia down the road, no feeling is greater.

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Review)

A new game, which is the latest chapter in one of the most sacred franchises in gaming history. It is the undisputed crown jewel in the launch of the Nintendo Switch. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a masterpiece that reinvents a 30-year-old franchise and is a truly jaw dropping game with such an open world. I have had so many adventures in Breath of the Wild, and each one has a unique story behind what led me to them, making them stories on top of stories. And even after I have spent more than 50 hours searching the far reaches of Hyrule, I am still able to come across things I have not come across before. I will easily spend over 100 more hours trying to track down and explore all it has to offer. I guess, in the end, it is not just that Breath of the Wild signals that the series has finally evolved and moved past the structure it has stayed with for such a long time. It is that the development in question and Nintendo is finally treating their fan base like intelligent people. That newfound prestige has led to something so great, and special, and mind-blowing. But in such a big open world full of drastic changes, Breath of the Wild also almost always feels like a Zelda game and establishes itself as the game to be reckoned with. This game is something we have not seen from Zelda in almost two decades.

5 Video Games You Should Die Before You Play

5.) NBA 2K17 (2017)

Why: The game is a standard basketball game, which is something we have all seen before. There is nothing about it that makes it stand out from other basketball games. They added way too much attention to detail where the loading screens become so long that you lose interest in playing. They have too many cut scenes where you go to the barbershop or hang out with your friends and it goes away from the actual main idea, which is playing basketball. You will honestly probably die before the game even loads.

4.) Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (2014)

Why: This game is a total waste of money. I cannot believe a franchise that I cherished as much as Call of Duty could make such garbage. When we were all kids we dreamed of having an advanced call of duty, but they did it all wrong. The jumping mechanism in the game leaves every player jumping every other second, where you almost have a seizure trying to shoot someone and put your sights on them. The zombie game type was nothing like the old zombies in the game and makes me think they ran out of ideas with the franchise. Call of Duty continues to go into a bad direction with their games, but this was the start of the decline.

3.) Monopoly (PC) (1999)

Why: Monopoly has always been a great family game to play. But you know what? Monopoly should never be a video game! I mean depending on how stupid some of your friends and family are, there is at least some satisfaction you get when you take their assets, but there is no fun in taking money from a bot. The bots are very dumb too and you can cheat them very easily and have them make irrational decisions.

2.) Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)

Why: Sonic 2006 turned out to be a trend in the terrible monster the franchise had become. The game lacks in so many areas: it has a terribly jumpy camera, lousy collision, and an uninspired story. Those are three things that Triple-A titles should avoid at all costs. The real culprit here, though, is the fact that Sonic just is not fun and has not been fun since, the sequel to the game in the 90’s. If playing Sonic titles from the past ten years or so doesn’t convince you, playing only an hour of Sonic 2006 will be more than enough reason to be suspicious of the character in the future.

1.) Dragonball: Evolution

Why: Now this one stings a little bit, considering if you saw my recent post about how much I loved the most recent Dragonball game. I have always loved the Dragonball series and Dragonball Evolution tried to mix the live-action Dragonball movie with the established gameplay of the Budokai series. The fighting aspect was not good at all, considering it took everything that made the Budokai games great and made it a clone of its former self. And the story mode is conveyed through static images of the actors in front of tasteless backgrounds. Everyone knew a live-action Dragonball title would never do well, so why a companion video game was made is a very good question that we will never know.

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Dragon Ball: Xenoverse 2 (Review)

I have to give a hand to Namco on this one. Even though I have not played a Dragon ball game since Budokai, this kept me more interested than the other ones I have played. The storyline is something that is unique where it still encompasses all of the Dragon Ball Z storylines we love and hold near and dear to our hearts, but it’s the fact that you get to jump in and be a part of it that is different. You get to make your own custom Dragon Ball character in one of five of the series’ main races (Saiyan, Namekian, Human, Frieza’s race, and Majin) and join the Time Patrol, a group of heroes who meet in Conton City and are devoted to preserving the Dragon Ball Z timeline. With the guidance of the Supreme Kai of Time, you travel across the expansive timeline of the anime and manga series, looking for events in the timeline that have been altered. The game has a nice campaign and also gives you the ability to play friends and people online. The fighting engine is not as deep as prior DBZ games, but it provides a solid and responsive feel to the controls. The button layout is not too complicated compared to other fighting games, but nonetheless, it allows for easy access to all normal and special attacks, as well as crucial dodging maneuvers when required. The game offers many quest lines that you can do at any point along with the campaign, and by completing those you can acquire special gear, consumable items, and combat skills. With your own Z warrior, you get your very own custom loadout, so you can develop a fighter that looks like you and fights how you like so that it feels fun and satisfying. The game has training to help with your progress as a fighter, and it is not too descriptive, so you could be stuck in a training lesson for a while mashing buttons trying to move on. The hub is nice and big, but the map sometimes does not working correctly and can take you somewhere you don’t need to go. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is one of the best games to come from the much-loved franchise. It gives you a feel like you are part of the Z universe and captivates the world so nicely with stunning gameplay and vibrant colors. Though it has some small problems, I was still amazed at how much fun I was able to have even with a new look on a recycled storyline. I can tell that the people behind the game cared for the series every bit as much as I did as a huge fan growing up.

Clayton Carlisle 

Valentines Day with Bae

Valentine’s Day is upon us and many are doing some last-minute shopping for that special someone. Not every person is down for the ideal dinner with reservations. Some people don’t need the flashy cards with chocolates and flowers. Some people need an alternative, and that is exactly what I am going to offer. Some games that might be good to play with the old ball and chain:

If your partner is more of a first-person shooter type, then I would recommend a Call of Duty. You can’t go wrong with some multiplayer zombies on World at War or Black Ops. These games tend to be gory, so hopefully they are into the contradiction of it being V-Day and not Halloween.

If your significant other is more of a competitively driven person, then you would look at some old retro games like a Mario Party on Nintendo or even a classic Mario Kart. Games like these don’t have many controls and are very easy to pick up for a beginner. Even if they aren’t playing well, they can’t go wrong with the pretty colors and the feeling of nostalgia.

Let’s say they enjoy sports, then I would suggest something like FIFA or even NBA 2k. These games are more challenging, but worth it if your partner is ready and up to the challenge. Games like these are so life-like and realistic, it is hard not to feel like you are out there playing.

You can always go online and look for more creative games. The web has a wide array of games that focus on your quick wit and brains. A game for this I would suggest is the Impossible Quiz. At first it might be tricky, but as you soon learn the hang of it, it becomes an entertaining nightmare that will keep you playing.

And there you go, a few games to play with bae that don’t require much effort and will either have them entertained, or wondering why you decided to be cheap this holiday.

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