In my last blog I'd said that a couple of trees had been uprooted and cars flipped. It's worse now! A guys been killed when a tree crushed his car, roads are flooded, trees are blocking the road, a lorry was flipped and a boat capsized causing five missing people! Hopefully the worst is over but to be honest we've never had this type of weather before where I live.
Just thought I'd post an update:?
1 of a million other new year blogs out there:P Hope everyone had a good christmas and enjoyed themselves. I know I did, getting a wii and hitting some home runs on wii sports
:P
Then there was all the new year celebrations:D 
So, what did you guys do, and what did you get for christmas?
(P.S. I love smileys) 
Well, this is it. In no less than a couple of weeks time, the year 2006 will end, and 2007 will start. In this blog I am going to express my thoughts on the year, and what it has been like for me.
What have been the main highlights of the year?
Well, obviously the main highlight has been the jump from the current generation, to the next generation. Early on I was struggling to make up my mind on which console I would get, I'd always intended to purchase a PS3, but early on I was rumbled by Sony's shock announcement that the PS3 was going to be delayed in Europe until March 2007. So I was left with no other choice but to forget about a PS3, and choose another console. I eventually decided to get an upgraded computer, my last one was at the end of it's life and just couldn't keep up to my expectations. Have I regretted my decision? Not one bit.
What has disappointed you?
As mentioned above, the thing that let me down the most was the delay of the Playstation 3, but there have been a few others. Earlier in the year, I had been looking forward to the Tokyo game show. I was hoping to see many games, such as Devil May Cry 4, Resident Evil 5, and some others. Devil May cry 4 was interesting, showing a wealth of gameplay and in-game graphics. But the rest, failed to stand out. Resident Evil 5 in particular. We were shown absolutely nothing. They showed us ONE teaser at the e3 gameshow. After that, they have said nothing of much interest. To be honest, nothing at TGS had that "WOW" factor. It was mediocre at best.
Has this year lived up to your expectations?
Honestly? Well.....no. It hasn't. I was expecting much more than this. I thought this year would be full of hidden shocks and surprises, with more trailers being released for the PS3, XBOX 360 and Wii, as the developer's go their full length to win over people. Instead it has een one of the slowest, most boring years in gaming for a long time. Microsoft released their console early to get in the sales first. So no surprises their. Sony apparantly had a faulty batch, which meant absolutely nothing for Europe. Then there was Nintendo, who decided to play it cool and keep the Wii under wraps, trying to keep the public interested. But to be honest, since so little was revealed I lost interest, if it hadn't been for the delay in the PS3, I would've probably stayed away from the Wii.
Last question, what are you hopes for the incoming year?
In short, what I'd like to see is no more delays from Sony, I want to see them put some effort into a european launch. Secondly, I'd like to see more good games for the Wii, the launch list apart from a couple of games, isn't that overly exciting. Next, would be more thought being put into the PS1 emulator for the PSP, not one person who has a PSP wouldn't like to relive the old PS1 gems. That's about it.
Thank you for reading, hope you enjoyed it. Feel free to post your thought's and feelings on any of the points I've mentioned.
Well, here it is:P
PS2 boxart is the best for RE4. By far.
Sorry it's a bit dark.
I also have the RE archives book. Hope all you americans like the PAL box art. I hate the players choice boxes (REzero)
Like most European gamers, I am outraged. Too long have we suffered. Too long have we just been left on the sidelines. Well I’ve had it.
In the year 2002, my Playstation 1 was on its last legs, having done me a good job for many years. And one day, it finally gave up. So I decided to get a Playstation 2. At first I was stunned at the variety of games. From action games such as metal gear solid 2, all the way to driving games such as gran turismo 3. That same year, I seen a gamecube and decided to treat myself. It was my first Nintendo console and once again, I was stunned. However, when 2004 came, my view began to change.
Suddenly, Gamecube games were going out of stock, and there were almost no PS2 games out that were remotely interesting. I asked the store clerk why there was such little GC stock in, his response was simple. He said to me “nobody likes Europe”. He then went on to say that Nintendo had no real love for European gamers and were only really interested in Japan and America. And he couldn’t have been more right. I now have to travel more than 40 miles to look at Gamecube games. And that store is starting to cancel there orders as well by the looks of it. I have never really looked to Microsoft except in computers, so I couldn’t pass any judgment on them. But I turned back to my Playstation 2 for some comfort. I wasn’t happy. At the moment, I am STILL waiting for Final Fantasy XII, Final Fantasy VII: Dirge of Cerberus, and until recently Kingdom Hearts 2 and Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence. So, the question is, what am I waiting for? The answer is simple. Four or five different languages which I’ll never use. Besides that, most Europeans learn English anyway.
What’s made things worse, Sony has now said that we cannot import our Playstation 3’s. I didn’t mind the fact that we couldn’t get a PS3 until March, but now we can’t import? Well, that made my mind up. I decided to use my PS3 fund on a new computer and I don’t regret it. I will probably get a Wii because of its low cost but I would still be afraid of another gamecube scenario where there are no more games in stock a few years after I but it. The thing I’m really cross about is the new Playstation 1 emulator for PSP. We cannot download any PS1 games when v3.00 (which contains the emulator) is released. You have to have a PS3 (according to my sources anyway) to download the games straight away. But hold on, I can’t get a PS3. That’s twice Sony have let me down and Nintendo don’t care.
European gamers have the same rights as other gamers do. We don’t deserve this. As I said at the start of this blog, I’ve had it.
Well, to start off, don't laugh, it's the first proper banner I've EVER done with Photoshop but please rate it out of 10. Next on the agenda, Happy Halloween everybody:D My first Halloween on Gamespot:P Oh and lastly, I couldn't write sgately869 because of the font I was using. It would've turned out like this:
sgatelyVIIIVIIX(the font was friday13th and it does the numbers in Roman Numerals).
Well, that's me! (Oh yeah, I'll be on my 4th row of emblems soon!:D)
Well, I thought I'd have some fun and give it a go. But theres no way I could do HUNK or Krauser.
Yeah8) Wesker loves America!
Sorry I can't get the costume exact. It's as close as the flash creator will allow me lol
Probably the character that turned out the worst. Oh well, I gave it my best shot :P
Also, how do you like the new blog header? Which do you think was better, the Old(Nemesis) one or the Wesker(New) one?
:lol: I got bored! :lol:
What you think? I love south Park. Cartman is hilarious.
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