I guess I have to log in once in a while and actually participate sometimes. Well I have been on the site many times, just no blog posts, comments, etc.

Ok, I know thet really didn't steal it. Truth be told I can't remember where I got this wallpaper. Either way the game looks pretty cool.

Later

I gots me some new games recently. I got that new Orange Box, and its AMAZING. I have been looking forward to the next Half Life 2 installment for a long time. Of course I finished it in a matter of days too. Well you know, its not very long. Have to wait for Episode 3 now. Now that should be an amazing finish to the series.

I also got a newPSP game too. Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions. I forgot how much I really enjoyed the original FFT on the PS. I actually finished it twice.

Well its even better on the PSP. There are new classes, new characters, and new cut scenes that really tie the story togethervery well. They also seem to have re-done some of the dialog a bit too. This also helps to follow the story better, a problem I had with the original installment.

So hope everyone is doing well.

Later

I got the new MOH: Airborne last week. Finished it in a week just playing an hour or two a day. A very short game, the multiplayer is quite nice though. The campaign had some nice huge levels to explore and the concept of starting anywhere was a nice break. Ultimitely though it wasnt enough to render a satisfying game. Way too short though, with only six or seven levels total.

So anyways I need something else to play now. I will probably go back to Final Fantsay XII again. Its just a hassle to lug out the PS2 and plug it up, and wait for a time when no one else is using the TV. and then getting comfy and not being in the way. I need a TV card for my PC. The only problem was last time I had one the clarity and quality sucked big time. Very low res. and the Playstation is only pushing like 480 pixels anyways so stretches over the 1024 pixels on the monitor didnt really do anything for me.

I wander if theres a way to juioce it up somehow. I am sure there are nicer video cards out there now. Maybe something to push it into HD range???

I'l have to do some research on it I guess.

This is the question I was hoping everyone in my friends list would ask me. But...Alas, no one misses me. I see how it is.....JUST KIDDING.

So, I started a new job 4 weeks ago and unfortunately I have no time for Game-Spot. At least not at work. Other than that everything is good. My sweety, Erica2368, is now on her 16th week of pregnancy with our twins. Unfortunately we don't know what they are just yet. The doctor may tell us on Thursday when we visit again. By the way we're registered at Target.com and Babysrus.com...in-case you were wandering...I make a joke (But not really!)

I also finished BioShock over the weekend. It was a very stimulating game with amazing visuals and a not so good ending. It reminded me of the ending for Rainbow Six: Vegas. Very abrupt with a lot to be explained. Some what like most of the movies we watch these days. Always have to leave the audience wanting more, leaving it open for a sequel. VERY ANNOYING.

But don't get me wrong. The game is totally worth it. The underwater world in which you play is amazing to look at and move through. Definitely check it out people.

So Now that thats finished I moved on to Medal of Honor: Airborne. Only played it yesterday so I have don't have a whole lot to say about it yet. But I will, Oh yes.........I will!

Anyways I miss you guys. I was hoping to write a lot more and comment on some peoples pages. I just don't have the time anymore, and for that I apologise.

I was reading the review that totalgridlock posted for Final Fantasy X, just out of curiosity, cause I loved that game a whole lot too. And it got me thinking about the intro movies for each of the FF series games that I've played (FF VII - FF XII, Tactics).

The one that stands out to me the most was FF VIII. I loved that intro because it gave me chills every time I watched it.

I loved the whole operatic score playing over Squall's fight sequence in the beginning. That also seems to be the only time I remember seeing blood in a Final Fantasy game was during that intro.

So anyway, rated from most loved to least are the following.

FF VIII http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upcRj4e6vdI

FF X http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqJYXoC1OQc

FF XI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkOelgiF0L0

FF XII http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOqE9DxEsGM

FF VII http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdM7B8l8KUA

FF TACTICS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Im6eT9dQB8

FF IX http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM_iHGWzqio

The other ones had a lot of nice qualities too. FF XI probably the longest but also quite cinematic. FFXII was probably the nicest looking one simply because of the current technology. But FFIX was horrible. Not that the game wasn't fun but the intro was so boring. That entire game had a really campy, fantasy-renaissance feel to it. And what's with those Chibi characters? Good Game - Bad Intro

Of course all of this is just my opinion so I'm curious to see if anyone agrees or not. Let me know what you think

-MegaFlare outy-

Bioshock is "Great Success"

Yeah so I went ahead and picked up Bioshock this weekend. And incase you haven't heard...Its Friggin AWESOME.

I dont want to be that guy that jumps on the bandwagon at the last minute and then stands up on the wagon and yells to everyone not on the wagon about how great it is to be on the wagon. i JUST WANT TO LET ANYONE WHO READS THIS KNOW THAT MY CAPS LOCK BUTTON IS ON RIGHT NOW AND i DONT FEEL LIKE REWRITING THIS LINE. And also let ya know that I really like this game so far.

A friend of a friend of a friend said it was kind of short though. I only played a few hours this weekend so I am not sure about that. I cant afford to sit behind my computer for 12 hours at a time anymore. Not unless my girlfriend is visiting her mother. But she's not so thats that.

Anyways had a good Labor Day weekend. It was nice to have Monday off. We went out on my Uncles boat at Lake Lanier this weekend. Unfortunatley He wasn't there and we didnt have a key. So it was great sitting on the boat tied to the dock for 2 hours. I was really bored but at least we were in the shade, right???

Okay back to work. These people actually expect me to work...Yeah right..

11 Friends = 1 Butterfly emblem

I finally made it past the 10 friends mark. I am happy.

I just joined this awesome union too, Gamespot's Artistic Union. Thanks for the invite zxv33. Cant wait to dust off the old Photoshop tutorials.

I just need one more friend to get a new emblem. I am trying but nobody seems to like me. Perhaps I am trying to hard. Or maybe someone senses that I am only making friends for selfish reasons?

But I'm not trying to be selfish. I just want to be liked...and earn rewards for being liked. Is that selfish?

Anyways. I am drooling over the new Bioshock game. I have read so much about it and seen so much that I really want to get a copy. Unfortunately money is tight right now. " You cant buy games, you have babies on the way..." My girlfriend's favourite saying anytime I see a game in the store and express the slightest interest. And yes, she's right. But I still love to play...I think its genetic or hard wired into me somehow. I just really love to play Console, Handheld, pc, games. Does anyone else out there know what I mean?

I just found out last week that I am going to be a Father....My sweetie, erica2368 is going to give me the best birthday present next year. And if that wasnt enough we were hit with another surprise. She is expecting TWINS!!!

I cant believe it. Our lives are going to change completely. We went to Wal-Mart the other day to look at baby gear and I suddenly realized that we are going to need 2 of everything we see. I'm freaking out a little bit but am also extremely excited.

I just wanted to let everyone know.