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January: A Reflection

Super Mario Galaxy.
I didn't know what I was in for as I walked timidly up to the counter at Future shop, weilding the game in my hand. I thought about turning around. But kept moving forward. I placed it on the counter, sweat dripped on my brow, "LAST CHANCE" I thought to myself, my heart was pounding harder and hard-
"Oh, Super Mario Galaxy, great choice!" said the short man behind the counter, "Just your luck, our sale started today!"
"SOLD!" I stated as I handed the man my money.

When I got home, my jeans were frozen, my socks were drenched. The snow had fallen the night before. That was the third day in a row. School was cancelled, driveways remained unshovelled. It was as if the whole world had stopped for me, it said "Time has stopped so you could play this game."
I stared into the bag, Mario's face shone up at me. I ran upstairs, turned on my Wii, and heard the harmonious bells and chimes of the starting menu. I placed the disk into the slot, I slowly moved the cursor over to "Disc Channel" I pressed "A". The discs were spinning at a rapid rate, as was my heart, then the Wii disk fell into an invisible slot.
"SUPER MARIO GALAXY!" filled up the screen.
I pushed "Start" and I was on the journey of a lifetime!

When I first heard of Super Mario Galaxy, I was timid at the idea of it. I hadn't liked Super Mario 64, so why on earth would I like this one? Well, that's when I realised it. This game wasn't ON EARTH! It is in another Galaxy! As the game commences, you are immediately submerged into the fantasy world of Mario. At a first glance, you see that these graphics destroy that of any other Mario game. The sounds, sights, and feel of the world around you immerses you, so you feel as is you are actually there! There are virtually no flaws, this game is 100% error free! As well as being error free, the game takes full advantage of the Wii Remote. You use it in many different ways, from striking an opponent, to surfing a sting-ray!

This game, is not for everybody, but, it is good enough for me. I was so very nervous about the purchase of this game. "Would I like it?" I thought. Then, realised there was only one way to find out. For a fun, colourful experience. Super Mario Galaxy is the way to go.

Rock Band.
I had no idea that finding Rock Band would be such a hassle. I called 14 different stores, all of which "we sold out today" being the response. "How many people buy Rock Band in a day" I thought. When all hope was lost, I closed the phone book, and threw it on the floor. My local video game store's name gleamed up at me. "OF COURSE" I thought. I dialed them up, "RING!" my heart skipped a beat, "RIINNNGGG!" again, skipping a beat. When, finally, when all hope was lost..."Hello?" came a small voice on the onther end. I was so excited I could hardly talk. This was my last chance of getting Rock Band! They HAD to have it! "let me check." came the man's response after I asked for Rock Band. After a few minutes of footsteps, doors opening and closing, other phones ringing, and people in the store bustling around, I heard the fatal words, "Yup. Do you want me to put your name down for one?"
When I arrived at the store, I saw the massive box looking down upon me from the raised counter-top. I saw my name in red ink taped to a piece of paper on the box. The man rang it up for me. I was so happy.
When I got home, I pulled ALL the parts out of the box and built all the drums, and guitars, when finally. It was done. My parents never heard from me for a few days, all they heard, was the constant tapping of the drums, the strumming of a guitar, or my voice struggling to match Kurt Cobain's.

Rock Band is a MUST-HAVE for any gamer. It is the ULTIMATE party game. Having friends over after school to jam out is incredible. The game has over 50 songs. Most, are not covers (like in guitar hero) but actual recordings of the band. The same principles of Guitar Hero, Rock Band has 4 levels of difficulty "Easy, Medium, Hard and Expert". Also the songs get more and more challenging. However, unlike Guitar Hero, you are not confronted with a song such as "Through the Fire and Flames" and "Psychobilly Freakout". Which, by my understanding is a huge sigh of relief to those of you who actually want to BEAT the game. The game is fun for everyone, young and old. If Mick Jagger is still singing, then why can't anyone else. Definately pick this game up. If you can find it, that is.

November: A Reflection

November brought many good memories for me.

First of all, the games. November brought many great games for all consoles. My favourite? Medal of Honor Heroes 2. An excellent game.RockBand made its debut, and it seems it will outsell GH3!!! SMG, although I'm not a big fan, I still want to try the WHOLE game, not a 5 minute trial at EB! SSBB Updates, no new characters. New smashes, songs, items, and assist trophys!

Secondly, the systems. I got a PSP this month, and I can't wait to use it to its full potential. Wii released check Mii out. A channel where you can submit your Mii's and put them in contests!

Finally, the events. Many events occured over the past month. It snowed up here in Canada. WOOO WINTER! The mascots were chosen for the 2010 Olympics. HORRIBLE, JUST HORRIBLE! I ranked top 100 on MOHH2! I won my first match of 32 players on MOHH2, and I won on Starwars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron. December is tomorrow, and that means 26 days until Christmas! On my list, a number of Wii games, PSP games, and PS2 Games. I can't wait to see what's in store for me in the coming months!

Starting a thing here, every few weeks, I'll put up a "Reflection". Hopefully, they'll get a LOT better!

December's Reflection will be available first week January.

Medal of Honor Heroes 2

Actually, I feel really bad. I think it is totally unfair how much better this game is than all the other games!
THIS GAME IS INCREDIBLE! I got it RIGHT after school, and I cam home, and didn't stop until I realised I had TONS of homework due the next day!
10/10
That's right, I said it.
10/10
That's what Metroid got right? Well I'm only giving it a 10, because that's as high as I can rank it.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Medal of Honour Heroes 2

Medal of Honour Heroes 2 is coming out this week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I AM SO EXCITED!
32 player online, single player campaign, 8 maps, real-time, anyone, anywhere! YOU CAN'T GO WRONG!

I am 1000% purchasing this game in the next few days. And I literally, can't wait. I went to EB today to see if an early shipment came in...it didn't.

Seriously though, go to www.mohheroes2.ea.com to check it out, if you haven't already.

Pokemon Reborn

Just think about this for a second...

What if gamefreak and Nintendo both made an MMORPG for pokemon. It would be awesome. Instead of turned-based battle, you have a set of moves for every pokemon that can be selected at the bottom screen. When you have a flying pokemon with you, you can actually fly your trainer to places. Each pokemon could have 8 moves each that you can quickly choose from your attack menu at the bottom of the screen.

You should be able to design your own character. When you have a pokemon out, you can move around with it, dodge with it, and jump with it. You will see pokemon free roaming that you can catch. Pokemon are placed in certain areas depending on their type. Of course, you will go around to get all eight badges. You can also make your own gym and design your badges once you become a GM.

It could be called POKEMON REBORN. Gamefreak and nintendo, this idea is 100% free to use, you have my full permission.

-Sonic_rusher

Canucks >:- (

What is going on!?!?!?!?!

CANUCKS ARE HORRIBLE THIS YEAR!

Last game against Nashville, the crowd was cheering for Nashville the thrid time they scored.

Alain, you have GOT to do something, you've got millions of fans, and you're forcing them to start cheering for other teams!

Personally, I'm leaning for Ottawa, Pittsburgh, and Atlanta.

If nothing changes, I'm only cheering for them.

However, tonight, we had a good win against the Avalanche, lets try going on a 2 game win streak!!! (That'll be a first)

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

!SET BACK AGAIN!

How long is it going to take to get this game! I've been waiting for MONTHS!

All I know, is that there are AWESOME characters, new additions, trophies, levels, items, and stickers. But, why must they keep setting it back??? I understand it is to "make the game better", but, in my opinion, the game is good, as long as it brings together characters from all the different games. I'm sure that the "newer" version will be totally incredible, and I can't wait, but why FEBRUARY! Four months, is too much.

Peace out, for now.