.....OMG.....

I can't look at the cover without seeing this......SAD FACE.

Quick Thoughts on Observe and Report

Decent film.

Worth $5 movie ticket.

Kind of funny.

1 man taking on several in fights.

Mysterious flasher.

Small penis.

I give Observe and Report:

6 out of 8 BITS

Quick Thoughts on The Last House on the Left

It started out INCREDIBLY bad.

Picked itself up after about 30 - 40 minutes.

Ended terribly.

The movie kept my interest and kept me thinking throughout the whole thing--after the 30 minute period anyway, so I'm not going to bash it too much.

Most of the acting was so bad that I openly laughed. The only actor that actually did a good job was Tony Goldwyn who played John Collingwood (Husband, Father, Doctor, Terrible Fighter).

The effects were decent. I give the movie props for using fake blood and makeup instead of CG bullshit.

The environment was your average Jason Vorhees, House by the lake, surrounded by mass woodland areas. I liked it though, I'm somewhat of a nature guy.

So basically, if you can last through the first 30 minutes of the movie, then you might make it out of the theater actually liking what you saw--well, MAYBE.

I give The Last house on the Left:

5 out of 8 BITS

Quick Thoughts on A Hauting in Connecticut

True story my ass.

For the most part, the movie wasn't so bad.

Decent acting.
Decent story.
Great plot twist.

Just when I thought the movie was going to end, all hell broke loose.

I do have to comment on the makeup artists for this movie. They definitely did their job very well. The makeup gave the movie it's creepy feel. But in the end, makeup wasn't enough to save it from me giving it a bad score.

If you're looking for a creepy movie that is suspenseful as all hell and will make you jump at least three times before it is over, then go and see it.

If you're looking for a good scare, go see it.

If you're looking for a good movie, run far away.

Eh, it's not THAT bad. Compared to the last few horror films I have seen, this on takes the top spot.

It has the same feel as The Exorcist did when you were a little kid.

"In the middle of the night, two dead boys woke up to fight".

I give A Haunting in Connecticut:

5 out of 8 BITS

Quick Thoughts on I Love You, Man

I must say, this was actually a good movie. You don't really get to see many of those in today's time.

I Love You, Man was the first movie that made me laugh in the theater in I don't know how long. There is quite a lot that I could say about this one, but I'm going to try to keep this short so you don't feel like your reading a novel.

The actors did a great job, especially Jason Segel who played "Sydney Fife" (Favorite character). There was probably only about 5 - 8 minutes in between me the comedy and the character development scenes. It definitely had me laugh throughout the whole thing, beginning to end.

The only problem I had with the movie was the excessive amount of jokes based around nicknames. "magooch, jimogli, pistol, mahman, grindlebla, etc". Basically two of the characters didn't know what the hell to call each other and for some reason they didn't want to call each other by their actual name.

If you haven't see this one yet, I say go see it. Whether you see it with friends, family, or a date, you can still have a great time. The movie is for everyone and you WILL get some laughs out of it--unless you have some odd disorder where you can't have a sense of humor.

I give I Love You, Man:

7 out of 8 BITS

On a Side Note

I've made 2 new blogs:

Tube Source
A blog where I post around 3 videos from Youtube every other day or so. I try and get videos that the public will enjoy, that way you don't have to go on Youtube and surf through all the crappy ones wasting your time trying to find some good videos.

and

Tech Serum
This blog just started, it is used for help in the world of technology. If you have a problem with your PC, Gaming Console, Tv, Ipod, Iphone or maybe you want to learn how to do something with it like modding it or installing software, whatever the case may be, let me know about it in the comments on Tech Serum and I'll be sure to either:

A) Make you a step-by-step guide on how to solve your problem or help you out.
B) Find you a step-by-step guide on how to solve your problem or help you out.

Either way, I'll be the serum for your complicated technology poison.

Time for a PS3 Price Cut?

I can't believe this might be happening finally. I feel like a price cut on the PS3 is log over due.

At $400 the PS3 is the most expensive console on the market and the sales rates for it just keep plummeting. I for one don't own a PS3 due to the fact that I felt like the price was ridiculous. Honestly, Consoles shouldn't cost any more that $250 max.

Blu-ray player prices are dropping and publishers are telling Sony that it's time to drop the price on the PS3. With God of War 3, Final Fantasy Versus XIII, and more talk of a Final Fantasy VII remake on the edge of release, the PS3 may skyrocket in the console wars.

Looking for a Good Gaming Forum?

If you're looking for a good gaming forum and community, then you need to check out BOTH of these sites:

www.nintendo-daily.com (Great forum with arcade, videos, image albums, very competitive gamers, amazing topics)

www.gamemasterx.com (Great gaming sites with forums, member blogs, news, arcade, videos, and more)

Both of these site just got started and could really use some new members. Be sure to stick around on them, cause I'm sure they will be growing and growing.

Resident Evil 5

This game is so good that I'm only going to say one thing about it.

Go out and buy RE:5 right now or you're missing out on one of the most epic games of all time.

Chris Redfield is back.
Wesker is back.
It ties ALL Resident Evils together finally.
Story is AMAZING.

Go get it.

I give Resident Evil 5:

6 out of 8 BITS

Quick Thoughts on Watchmen

• Overall it was a good movie.


• Terrible soundtrack, none of the music fit except for the beginning credits.


• Dr.Manhattan could have worn clothes more often.


• Loved ALL of the Rorschach scenes, the actor did an amazing job.


• Director did a good job with covering all of the graphic novel.


• Movie was a bit long, toward the end if Rorschach wasn't on the scene I wanted the movie to end.


• Funniest and most awkward sex scene ever to hit the big screen.

I do recommend the movie if you have read the graphic novel, if you haven't you may become confused at times. It's not a very "not a fan" friendly movie.

I give Watchmen:

6 out of 8 BITS

You Have to Burn the Rope

I played this independent game today and I was very surprised to be able to say that it was a great game. Being only 2 minutes long, it still give you that feel of satisfaction. I recorded me beating the game for all of you to enjoy--be sure to listen the the credits song!

Little Big Planet: Contra

I have never played LBP due to the fact that I do not own a PS3, but I came across a couple videos of people that did NES level remakes and it blew my mind. They look EXACTLY like the original game!

At least that's what I thought until I found one that was a remake of an NES game entirely! Yeah, someone remade the WHOLE Contra game on LBP! It is so nostalgically awesome that it makes me want to shit through the roof, literally. Check it out:

First Thoughts on Star Ocean:The Last Hope

I've had the game for a day or two now and I must say that it's a huge improvement from the third game.

The environments in the game are beyond beautiful! No joke. They are very realistic in every way imaginable.

The battle system is quite fun. It's like the third game with some improvements, fun, real time, good stuff.

I will definitely fill you in a lot more once I finish the game.

Gaming: 20 Years Ago v.s. Now

More of a picture blog this time, but all of these are SO TRUE!

20 years ago

Now

Gaming has truly evolved in the last 20 years. More capability, better graphics, more buttons, what more could you ask for? Only time will tell.

From the 80's to the 00's gaming has come a long way.

Heath Ledger and the Slumdog Millionaire

Tonight Heath Ledger won an Oscar for his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight.

A Little known fact is that Heath is the second performer to win a posthumous Oscar. The first was Peter Finch in 1977.

I got to watch Slumdog Millionaire the night before the Academy Awards and I was very surprised to find such a good movie with such a great Bollywood feel. If you didn't get to catch the Academy Awards tonight, I'll let you know that Slumdog Millionaire won eight Oscars including best picture and best director. That came to no surprise for me after watching the film, I felt as if many others around the world were enchanted by its rags-to-riches tale of the 18-year old slumdog.

Thoughts on Friday the 13th (2009)

I would like to start off by saying that..

Drugs and boobs DO NOT make a horror movie, Micheal Bay!

Micheal Bay had a chance to take an old film and go outside of the box to make it new and fresh, but sadly he decided that the movie should go as follows:

1)Terrible dialogue
2)Show some marijuana
3)Cliche death scene
4)Show some boobs
5)more terrible dialogue
6)Show more boobs
7)Another lame death scene

A hatchet to the back here, a knife to the head there.
Honestly, it wasn't exciting at all. Every time Jason came on screen all I could think was, "Oh, there's Jason." That saying was then followed by the voice of Mario from Super Mario Bros. saying, "HERE WE GOOOOOO!".

The only thing the movie really had going for it was the scenery. Beautiful, foggy, woodland areas....you know, the usual.

Micheal could have really gone above expectation with this project, but instead he ruined the franchise for all Friday the 13th fans. All I can hope for is that he doesn't ruin Nightmare of Elm Street as well. Oh wait, Robert Englund isn't playing Freddy--well fuck.


I give Friday the 13th (2009):

3 out of 8 BITS

Street Fighter 4 Arcade Stick

This guy is freaking out because his Madcatz arcade stick is a broken pile of junk. Well, if you have ever bought anything from Madcatz you know good and well to expect breakage as some point. Most people use Madcatz controllers to make modded controllers...Oh wait...That's basically what this guy did, switching the buttons around and all. Maybe the dumb ass shouldn't have take it apart. Looks to me like he broke it and is trying to blame it on Madcatz.

If you are going to dish out the $100 for the SF4 arcade stick, I suggest you get the Tournament version. It's made with better quality interior and won't break as long as you don't go stupid and rip it apart like this crazy fuck.



This guy needs help and a haircut.

Pride and Predator

The title may have thrown you off a little bit--I'm sure you were thinking, "It's Pride and Prejudice", but not this time.

Elton John's Rocket Pictures is producing the movie "Pride and Predator". The movie is going to be an unusual re-imaging of the wonderful Pride and Prejudice movie in which "Austen's characters from her novel face something more than marriage and inheritance when an alien crashes on Earth and starts to eliminiate everyone it can find."

Now, if you are a fan of Austen's work as me and my girlfriend are, then you already know that this is a terrible idea. Maybe the major horror fans out there will enjoy it and maybe it will give me something to laugh at, but in the end it's going to result in a waste of time and money.

5 Amazing PS2 Games You've Never Played

I play a lot of games--some popular, some not so popular. Today I'm going to give you guys a list of 5 games that I had a really good time playing that you, more than likely, have never played yourself.

1) EOE: Eve of Extinction - Great platformer game, plays a lot like Devil May Cry without the "Devil" aspect.

2) Clock Tower 3 - Third game in an amazing Horror Survivor series. This one had a different story than the others which made it unique and very fun to play.

3) Castle Shikigami 2 - Like Curtain Shooters? Play this game, right now. Trust me, it's a must have for all lovers of Curtain Shooters. (3rd one just came out on Wii)

4) Grandia 2 - Amazing RPG, amazing story, must have. This is one of my favorite RPG games.

5) Disgaea - One of the best, if not THE best tactical RPGs ever.

If you have heard of or played these games, that's great! If you haven't, get out there and find yourself a copy. I promise you won't regret it.

Watchmen's Rorschach to be Freddy Krueger?

Yes, you read the title correctly. As if most of you did not know by now, Micheal Bay is also re-imaging Wes Craven's "Nightmare on Elm Street" just as he did recently with "Friday the 13th".

But what's this? Robert Englund will not take the role of Freddy?

The above statement is 100% true. Robert said earlier in an interview that he was too old for the new version.

"Anyway, I'm too old for this new version, otherwise it would be Freddie vs. Viagra."

So who will be taking the role?

None other than Watchmen's very own Rorshach (Jackie Earle Haley), At least that's who they are looking at to be playing the part.




I can see a slight resemblance, so maybe it won't be so noticeable.

Robert also said that he would like to make a cameo appearance instead of playing the role.

Let's just hope that they use more animatronics and puppetry than they do CG effects like the original movies. CG can sometimes be overwhelming and, if not done correctly, can look extremely bad.

What do you all think?

Do you Know Your 8-bit Games?

I am 8-bit. I got 16/16 on the 8-Bit Gamer test. Take the test!

I took the test above and found most of them to be quite easy. the only one I had a problem with was the umbrella, but I eventually remembered what it was from.

Think you know your 8-bit games? Click the link above and "take the test". Post your results in the comments, I'd like to see what everyone gets.

One last thing, don't Google. Cheating is for the weak.

What's With All the Hype About Windows 7?

If you didn’t already know, Windows Vista was an upgrade from the dreaded Windows M.E. which was the worst idea Microsoft has had in a few years. But as of late 2008 they have redeemed themselves with “Windows 7″ which is an upgrade from the very loved Windows XP(currently in beta).

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By 2012 all support for Windows XP is going to get cut off and all support will be on Vista and 7. Now, what if Windows 7 doesn’t live up to XP like we all hope it will? What if we get another smack in the face with all the compatibility issues that came with Vista? What if they take XP and change it WAY too much and it just doesn’t feel right to its users?

Honestly, I’ll stick to XP anyway if Windows 7 has any of the following problems:

1) Compatibility issues (especially with older PC games that I enjoy playing so much)

2) Sucks up too much RAM.

3) Tends to act sluggish with certain programs. (Vista did a lot)

Those are 3 things that none of us want to see in an operating system. Those 3 things alone are probably why so many people have switched to Mac OS X or Linux after Vista came out.

Do you all really believe that it will live up to XP? Keep in mind that it’s only out in beta form at the moment, many changes will be made before the final release. I have high expectations just like many other people, but at the same time I also have many doubts.

So really, What’s with all the hype?

Silver Surfer NES Review

Have you ever played a hard game before? I don't mean the average hard such as Devil May Cry 3 or Contra 4. I'm talking about a game so hard (mainly because of graphical errors) that you're brain just wants to explode from frustration.

The Silver Surfer for NES was probably one of the hardest games for its time. It was your basic side-scrolling shooter like Life Force and Gradius except for the few things that made the game IMPOSSIBLE.

1) The Surfer's surf board was MASSIVE. If the board touched ONE TINY LITTLE THING that it was not supposed to touch, you were dead. Period.

2) The fact of dying in one hit wasn't a new thing to the shooter genre, but it was definitely something that did NOT need to be in this game. No life bar? Terrible time! I say that we all would have been very grateful for a 3-hit life bar even.

3) Seeing yourself die over and over apparently wasn't enough. Every time you died you had to see this pitiful image of The Surfer crying like some flamboyant baby. I DO mean EVERY time you died. It got really annoying after a while.

4) The only way to be successful throughout the game was to grab the power-ups. If you were successful in gaining all the power-ups then you were more than likely blasting your way through the hordes of enemies with ease. But the catch was, you get hit once, you die and if you die, you lose the power-ups. Having no power-ups in this game is like trying to walk through a field of razor wire without getting cut, it just isn't happening.

5) To shoot in this game you must CONTINUALLY tap the "B" button. It doesn't seem like a big deal, but if you physically play the game and see the mass amount of things you must fire at, you'll begin to realize that sooner or later that thumb of yours is going to get a nice cramp. But of course, turbo controllers were invented for things like this.

Overall the game may be hard and very frustrating at times, but in the end it becomes a trail-and-error based game which also becomes beatable.

If you appreciate a challenge and like a good NES game, then this is definitely for you. But you'll have to remember to jump into the game expecting to die...a lot.

As far as ratings go I give The Silver Surfer (NES):
Graphics: 7/10 For it's time
Music: 10/10
Gameplay: 6/10 Great shooter, but terribly hard
Story: 4/10

To explain the 10 for Music:
Honestly, I've heard a ton of NES soundtracks and this game is just amazing. Nothing like fast paced technofied action music to get your blood pumping while you're wasting enemies.

To explain the 4 for Story:
The story does involve many characters from the world of The Silver Surfer comics, but it lacks a bit of in-depth story. The whole thing is about collecting pieces of "the device" as they call it to save the world. Now I don't know why this "device" is needed or what it does to save the world, but apparently it's the hope of the world. In my opinion, Silver Surfer blasting away at a million evil creatures and killing all of the "big bad bosses" behind the whole thing seems like saving the world to me.