Damn, it's been since August 18, 2007 since my last blog post. That post involved the upcoming Xbox 360 game, Bioshock. I pointed out in that blog that I believed the game was going to live up to high hopes for gamers. They could be into the story, first-person shooters, wanting the big hit games... you name it. Also, one of my top favorite GameSpot editors, Jeff Gerstmann, reviewed it. I had a good feeling he'd be up to the task and gave the game those high hopes, 9.0/10... awesome. Funny how Jeff Gerstmann made his GameSpot account three days after my birthday and the same year I made mine. I think that was when they changed the site around with official user profiles. SHBoyZRyan was made because of Silent Hill and involving a team I started with an online friend I met because of the series.

Since then, I'm always wondering why I quit my every day activities on GameSpot. Well, if you've been a long time GameSpot user like me, you can see why. Jeff Gerstmann, Greg Kasavin, Ryan Davis, Brad Shoemaker, Alex Navarro, Tim Tracy and many more... are not with GameSpot anymore. I don't think Tyler Winegarner is working with the site anymore. I enjoyed the night of the Silent Hill 3 text/video review being put on the site by him. GameSpot was so great back then, I can remember all the good times on this site. GameSpotting, Video Reviews, GameSpotting Live and Forums... so much fun. Those past times: All those games I read up on, excised about, release of the games, getting them and reading the reviews. It was neat to live in the moment of all those past games for the PS2, GameCube and Xbox. All the activity I did back then got me to know the editors better and gave me reasons to come here. GameSpot was my choice for reviews and all news involving video games. I remember when the site wasn't even named GameSpot yet. I used a different username back then.

I know some of the biggest reasons I continue to come here is: Ryan Mac Donald (got me into Counter-Strike, long time staff of GameSpot... believe started with the site or not long after), Justin Calvert, Andrew Park, other editors/staff that have been with the site for a long while (I know who you are), and because it's been a habit of coming here because of the past times. I check in on the reviews and watch a few videos here and there.

It's just sad that memories can't continue on, sad over a site... that's just a site. But as long as the site continues on... that's what matters. Nothing last forever, times change, you have to move on... grow up Ryan!

Anyone that checks this blog of mine out, leave a comment. Those that some how continue to come here to show a little love...

Ok, as about one hour ago, I played the 360 demo of BioShock. I have to say I can't wait for this game to release. Guess what, it's next week! As for the demo, I hope my brother plays it soon. I've never thought I would find a game, that would focus me into it. I couldn't take my eyes off the TV, when playing BioShock. The last time I was up all night to play, from start to finish. That game was Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne for the original Xbox. The story, environments... kept me playing. BioShock will indeed give me the feeling of staying up all damn night. To play the game from start to finish. Sure, I'll take a little break, but you bet I'll be back on. I hope all goes well with the GameSpot review. Hoping that they score it 9.0 or above.

Not many will read this, if so, at a later date. But.... GO BUY BIOSHOCK FOR THE PC OR XBOX 360. DOESN'T MATTER WHICH PLATFORM, JUST BUY THIS KICK ASS GAME! I know it'll turn out great! :D :D When you got it, enjoy! :)

:) Hi everyone,

Well, I finally put a banner image up. Nothing special about it, just thought it would make the page better.

Now, to SOCOM. This is my favorite online game for Playstation 2. Jeff Gerstmann is right. A lot of gamers of SOCOM that visit GameSpot, were a little upset. Why? Because SOCOM II not getting a better score over SOCOM 1. I believe Jeff made the score what it is, because of the future of the game. SOCOM II is pretty much like SOCOM 1. Any public room you go into, there will be a cheater. Sorry guys for beta testing SOCOM II, but what to do! Everyone should all just go back to the roots, SOCOM 1. I still love SOCOM 1, it's my best SOCOM. About 3 weeks ago, I put the game into the PS2. The game I joined, NOT one cheater came in. It's just being in a game, at the right time. You won't always see these cheaters, if luck is on your side.

I still need to finally, instead of spectating, play SOCOM: Combined Assault. I've see some rapid fire/infinite health cheaters. Anymore, which I understand since the beginning, you'll meet these people online. It's just a shame, but that online gaming for you. After 3 years absent, I'm sure glad I'm back. I finally got Broadband where I live. It's Wireless Internet (WISP), but it's been good with online gaming. To end this here, Cheaters, please don't cheat. I know this doesn't help at all, but it's worth saying. If you feel that round based on SOCOM makes you want to cheat. Then, play respawn (yet I see cheaters there).

I'll admit, I've cheated on SOCOM, it was SOCOM 1. I didn't see any fun into doing it. To me, what a waste of time for my life! I already have family and friends saying, "Video games are a waste of time!". Yet, cheating is the lowest you can go, into wasting time with video games. I'm done here, if you've read this, thank you... KEEP PLAYING VIDEO GAMES! :D

:wink:Hey everyone,

Just a couple of days ago, I got a Nintendo 64. I'm going to be getting Goldeneye 007 and Perfect Dark! I can't wait! I still need to get a Sega Saturn and a few handheld systems. I would recommend anyone to get a Nintendo 64. I support Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo. I'm always hoping nothing bad happens to Nintendo. They've been around since I was born... KEEP GOING NINTENDO!

Ryan Hasseld