Well, it looks like I actually kept a promise here on GS and wrote my blog on time. That's definitely a first. Before I get into the main feature, I'll update you with some gaming news o' mine. I've been busy buying games this last week. Gamecrazy had a 4 for $10 and you can bet your sweet bottom I took full advantage of it. Here's what I got:

Mark of Kri (PS2)

Onimusha 2 (PS2)

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 (PS2)

Espn NFL 2K5 (Xbox)

Splinter Cell (Xbox)

Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow (Xbox)

Splinter Cell Chaos Theory (Xbox)

Timesplitters 2 (Xbox)

So I got all those for $20. My town also had a police auction the other day, and I picked up these two for $10 apiece:

The Godfather (360)

Fight Night Round 3 (360

And finally, while at Costco the other day, I saw Rainbow Six Vegas 2 for $52 so I picked that up as well.

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Bignose Freaks Out

Systems: NES

Summary: You play the role of Bignoes, bone-hoarding caveman extraordinaire. While on the way to the Bone Bank, an evil pterodactyl spots you and uses a rock to snipe you out from the rooftop of a building across the street from the Bone Bank. The pterodactyl then proceeds to gank your bag o" bones. Bignose then *ahem* FREAKS OUT and must embark on a journey to retreive his stolen bone collection, using only his club and his trusty unicyle-skateboard plank.

Fun Factor Considering Bignose is an unliscensed game (Not endorsed by Nintendo) it's actually a pretty solid game. The levels are quite large, and feature their fair share of standard platforming goodness. There are also looping and zigzagging vines that Bignose can ride wiith his uniplank. Attacks come in the form of a standard club attack, and a ranged rock throwing attack. Overall this game is decent fun, but is also very difficult in the later levels. 4/5 mullets

Length: I've never actually finished Bignose, but like most NES games there is no save feature. I imagine you could finish the game in about an hour or so if you just sat down and played it, but it's not exactly a cakewalk. I guess I'll have to give this one Longer than GabuEx's hair

Visuals Well, it's a NES game. It does seem to use a good variety of colors however, Bignose himself looks amazing(ly hilarious) and the game features the best opening cutscene of all time. I'll go with Charming

Yay or Nay: Bignose should only cost around $10. Considering it's one of the rarer NES games out there and that it's a good amount of fun, I'd say Yay.

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NBA Jam Tournament Edition

Systems: SNES and Genesis (there are many other ports, but these are the main two and probably your best bets)

Summary: Perform zany basketball antics, thunderdunking with the likes of Hil and Bill Clinton, Jazzy Jeff, Air Dog, The Fresh Prince, and the Beastie Boys.

Fun Factor: If there was one game that I've had more fun playing than any other, it'd be this game. The action packed, high flying, slamma jamma-ing action game of basketball this game provides is unreal. It even features a save feature so you can carry on a season. All regular NBA teams are accounted for, as are the best players from each team. This also gives you a great chance to play as your favorite basketball heroes of the past, including Tim Robinson, Alonzo Mourning, Karl Malone, and everybody's favorite, the 5'3" Mugsy Bogues.

Absolutely 5/5 mullets, it deserves even more.

Length: Each game takes roughly 5 minutes to play. Season mode adds some length, as you must defeat all (at the time) 27 NBA teams. Even considering that this game gets pick up and play, though if you can get a couple buddies to play with you, believe me you'll be sitting there for hours.

Visuals: The SNES handles the "3D" movements quite well. The sprites are colorful and amazingly animated. There are tons of dunks to do, and Hilary Clinton is represented Hilariously (MULLET!!!) Still hold up well.

Yay or Nay: At around $10, this could be the best game available to spend your money on. It never gets old. This game is a must have, and it's also available on the PS (although I don't reccommend that version, it'll still get the job done) YAY

Alright, that's it for this week. Let me know what you thought and be sure to check back next week for part 3

-zelda450