Most of us can remember it like it happened just yesterday. We remember exactly where we were and what we were doing when we heard the news that the United States of America was under attack by terrorists. We also remember the horrible feeling that we experienced when watching the television coverage of the carnage that had been delivered to our doorstep by Al-Qaeda. Two thousand, nine hundred and seventy three lives were taken that day during the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and Flight 93 in Shanksville, P.A.. The devastation sent shock waves throughout the United States and across the globe. Unfortunately for the terrorists, the act that they thought would bring us to our knees ended up making us stand taller, stronger, and more united than ever.
It would be one of the first and only times my children had ever seen their father cry. I was sitting in my office on a normal, busy, summer day when my wife called to tell me that a plane had struck the WTC. Being under the impression that it was a small commuter plane that had possibly malfunctioned in some way, I replied with a simple “I hope there weren’t many people hurt”, or something of that nature. Not until the news reports started to flow in on CNN.com did I understand the scope of what was happening. I remember feeling a mixture of sorrow, anger, and disbelief while reading the steady flow of breaking news.
When I got home from work that evening and watched the coverage on TV, the emotions were uncontrollable. Like the rest of the United States, I sat in front of my television with my wife and children watching the news coverage for hours upon hours with tears running down my cheeks. It was a day I hope to never duplicate.
The outflow of patriotism in the next several weeks was incredible. Almost every store in the U.S. was completely sold out of American flags within two days following the attacks. Everywhere you looked you would see red, white and blue shirts, hats, bandannas, stickers, posters, etc. Businesses whose windows were normally bare were now plastered with patriotic posters and flags. The unity was so unbelievably strong that you could feel it everywhere you went. Continue reading ‘Remembering September 11, 2001′
Okay, let’s get this straight here and now, so I don’t have to repeat myself. Itagaki-san did not make this game for you, he made it for me. I like it… and that’s all that matters.
Still, I find it hard to keep my thoughts to myself on such a rare gem of a gaming challenge, so I humbly offer a review you won’t read anywhere else, rest assured. Most of the reviews I’ve read seem to lead the reader to believe that NG2 isn’t really all that great. Unimpressive cinematics, obscure plot, impossible-to-control camera, more of the same in terms of gameplay, et cetera et cetera ecetera. I’d like to debunk these myths as incisively as possible, as I’m not a pansy-ass milktoast American game reviewer who’ll just play a game for a week and talk like he knows what’s up. Well, I am American. I’ve been playing this game for two months now, and I’ve had the Mission Mode content for the past week, so I hope to offer a more informed outlook on a game that really demands that kind of time from you. Continue reading ‘Ninja Gaiden 2: A Fanboy Review by Ninja Dog’
I just bought the new X4 wireless headset from turtle beach a few days ago and have been running it through it’s paces. I have used it in Gears, COD4, Battlefield:BC, Rock Band, Guitar Hero 3, etc as well as several movies. and can say that although it has a steep price tag at 200 bucks, it’s well worth every penny.
This headset offers rich and clear sound which often leaves you glancing over your shoulder at some sound you heard behind you. The 5.1 is extremely accurate and is just as good as my exisiting pioneer 5.1 dolby digital set. I can pinpoint where sound is coming from pretty easily, and having that kind of audio in a comfortorable on-ear package really can’t be beat in my opinion. Continue reading ‘Turtle Beach X4 wireless gaming 5.1 headphones’
Many consumers own HD televisions of varied brands, styles, and technologies. Of these, your average buyer will look at the multitude of specifications and numbers associated with the HDTV under scrutiny, without any real understanding of what these numbers and figures mean in practical terms. This guide will set out briefly explain what these terms and figures mean and what you should look for as a potential buyer of a new HDTV.
Standard versus High-Def
If you’ve never owned an HDTV, you might wonder what the big deal is. Why pay for a new TV just to watch the same television you’ve always watched? Until you have an HDTV in your home, you can’t experience the difference. Seeing a display at Best Buy doesn’t cut it! An HDTV opens the door for many forms of entertainment. Digital programming is offered by cable and satellite providers. The Blue-Ray movie format is stunning and in many ways is superior to an authentic movie-going experience. If you enjoy video games, HDTVs are capable of displaying the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, or even your personal computer. With technology improving and evolving from month to month, if you don’t own an HDTV you may find yourself behind the curve. If you make the purchase, you can still do everything you’ve done with your old television set, but HDTV offers much more.
Continue reading ‘HDTV Beginner’s Guide’
Many of you more Achievement-motivated folk dont have Dead Rising in your lists… I admit, the achievements are pretty time consuming, but take heart! Theres over 300 pts worth of stuff you can do and it takes just over an hour, many within the first 15-20 mins… and leaving your 360 on overnight. You’ll need a rubber band or string for some of these. These are close to order of completion.
By the way - zombie killing is fun. While you’re working through these, hopefully you’ll be inclined to play through the game! Continue reading ‘Dead Rising for the Achievement-Minded’
If you’ve ever played a Gran Turismo game you’ll know the basis of any of the games. Over the years not much has changed in the style of gameplay, it’s still and hopefully always will be one of the best simulation racing experiences to date. The only real changes to any of the games are cars, tracks, music and of course vehicle mods. Continue reading ‘Gran Turismo 5 - Prologue’
The Driving Force GT comes packaged with a force feedback steering wheel, as well as gas and brake pedals and standard wall plug in power supply. It’s designed to work mainly with the PS3 but is also backwards compatible with the PS2 as well as your PC. Controls on the Driving Force GT include a 24-position adjustment dial (for on the fly traction control, brake bias, etc settings), a plus and minus rocker, four standard PS buttons, D-Pad, sequential shifter, and four shoulder buttons and if the shifter isn’t to your liking it also has shifting paddles behind the wheel. Continue reading ‘Logitech Driving Force GT Steering Wheel Review’
I have to admit my skepticism when I first heard about Lost Odyssey as a friend compared it favorably with Final Fantasy VII. I’m one of those FFVII die-hards who insists that Final Fantasy VII is a landmark game that is pretty much the best JRPG of all time. I didn’t believe that some game I’d barely heard of for Xbox 360 could compare. That is, until I saw the game for myself
Continue reading ‘Lost Odyssey Review (Xbox 360)’
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