tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84990154955125022482024-02-20T18:06:04.444-08:00Video GamesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comBlogger479125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-43976049702651923192015-03-17T03:24:00.001-07:002015-03-17T03:24:28.248-07:00Get Battlefield Hardline [Online Game Code]<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Get Battlefield Hardline [Online Game Code]</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/1wUztYs' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/1GQfiL7' title='Get Battlefield Hardline [Online Game Code]' alt='Get Battlefield Hardline [Online Game Code]' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/1wUztYs' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />Gotta be the worst battlefield ever, I pre ordered it on Origin. I got the Ultimate Edition for $119.98, because I have always been a fan of the battlefield franchise. The battlefield we all love are from DICE, since EA decided to put what so ever developers we never heard of into the game development, now we get this weird mix. Is it like CS or is it Battlefield? They seemed to take the bad graphic of CS and the lagging issue of Battlefield together and see what happens. "Oh its gonna be big." they said, "Its the fastest Battlefield game yet." they said.<br/><br />If we want to play a fast pace FPS, we have COD. They do well at what they do, why does Battlefield have to copy the style of Call of Duty fast pace experience? Also if you have played the game you will notice that everything is so stiff, from player movement to aiming. Battlefield are known for their first person military shooter experience, but this time all those things that built their success are stripped from the game. Many people like to play conquest mode with Jets, tanks and helicopters, but almost none of those experience exist in Hardline anymore. So for people who like to play vehicles, ooops. There are so few weapon selections in the game, also if you decide to work on a single gun, you better wish its for both cop and robber. Because most guns are only available when you are on certain side of the team. Also, hackers. What ruins every good FPS game, any experienced FPS player would agree skill cannot be faster and better than computer script in most situations. If you play the PC version of the game right now, you are in for a treat of modern technology. Aimbot, ESP for starters, if you want something more ridiculous you will get it. Or maybe its just me because 50/0 K/D ratio seem legit. "Oh I just play a lot." he said, since the game just officially came out today I don't see a problem in this at all. Maybe he practiced during Beta. Anyways, buy the game if you got the extra cash. But don't get your hopes up, its one of the worst Battlefield yet.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-76286315226822082942015-03-17T00:30:00.001-07:002015-03-17T00:30:02.375-07:00Best Final Fantasy Type-0 HD - PlayStation 4<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Best Final Fantasy Type-0 HD - PlayStation 4</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/19uwLyN' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/1xtWVqn' title='Best Final Fantasy Type-0 HD - PlayStation 4' alt='Best Final Fantasy Type-0 HD - PlayStation 4' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><h2>Product Description</h2><br /><div class='disclaim'>Platform: <strong>PlayStation 4</strong> </div><br /><div class='content'><br /><h3 class='productDescriptionSource'> </h3><br /><div class='productDescriptionWrapper'>One of the most highly anticipated role-playing games of all time, FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 makes its Western debut on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as FINAL FANTASY TYPE-0 HD. Featuring the immersive story, memorable characters, and production values the series is known for, players are transported to Orience, a dark, FINAL FANTASY world governed by crystals and torn apart by war, as the nation’s youth are swept into its conflict. Step into the fray as Class Zero, a group of fourteen students from an elite military academy whose country is attacked by an aggressive neighboring Empire. Using the powerful abilities and magic of all fourteen characters in fast-paced action RPG combat, players must face the brutality and injustices of war to uncover the secrets of its genesis.<br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/19uwLyN' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />I was really hoping for a game to show off too all my cool friends that I got a ps4.<br/><br /><br/><br />Instead, I got some game where you play as some emo kid who thinks hes cool because he has a gun.<br/><br /><br/><br />Guns are not cool.<br/><br /><br/><br />Also the graphics are terrible.<br/><br /><br/><br />My atari had better graphics.<br/><br /><br/><br />Wow what an amazing game.<br/><br /><br/><br />0/6 stars</div><br /></div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-34748391248675615332015-03-14T20:50:00.001-07:002015-03-14T20:50:56.010-07:00Get Ubisoft Rocksmith Real Tone Cable<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Get Ubisoft Rocksmith Real Tone Cable</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/TiIojD' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/1lfKYSz' title='Get Ubisoft Rocksmith Real Tone Cable' alt='Get Ubisoft Rocksmith Real Tone Cable' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/TiIojD' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />This review is actually for the USB Rocksmith Real Tone cable, not the game.<br/><br /><br/><br />I recently purchased this game and decided to try the cable directly into Garageband on a Mac, since I had tried the 'Alesis Guitarlink' USB cable and found it unworkable in Garageband because of a low volume but persistent high-pitched pulsing/beeping coming from what I assume is the USB circuitry in the Alesis cable. Maybe my Alesis cable is defective - either way it was unusable.<br/><br /><br/><br />I am happy to comment that this Rocksmith Real Tone cable works perfectly with Garageband for me and is absolutely free of any unwanted noises. The cable is quite sturdy and seems almost indestructible in normal use. There is even a strain release mechanism in the USB tail where an inline plug will disconnect without yanking any of your computer (or game console if you are using it with the Rocksmith game) onto the floor.<br/><br /><br/><br />Highly recommended. I ordered a spare before everyone figures this out and the cables end up on backorder!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-4505635152499241652015-03-10T12:56:00.001-07:002015-03-10T12:56:35.477-07:00Get Logitech G13 Programmable Gameboard with LCD Display<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Get Logitech G13 Programmable Gameboard with LCD Display</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/1qh8Q7V' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/1rYin6S' title='Get Logitech G13 Programmable Gameboard with LCD Display' alt='Get Logitech G13 Programmable Gameboard with LCD Display' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/1qh8Q7V' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />I have used both the Logitech G13 and Belkin n52te extensively, so I thought it would be useful to write a review comparing the two products.<br/><br /><br/><br />Usage<br/><br />I have used both keypads to play World of Warcraft (WoW) extensively. Typically I use the mouse to steer my character, and the keypad to do the actions on my action bar. I use the joystick to move forward, back, and strafe left and right. My hand is average to small in size.<br/><br /><br/><br />Keys<br/><br />The Logitech G13 has more keys than the Belkin n52te. In fact the main reason I bought the G13 was because I ran out of keys on the n52te. The G13 has 22 keys plus a joystick button, and two extra buttons near the joystick for a total of 25 programable items. The n52te has 14 keys, a scroll wheel up-down-click button, and two buttons by the joystick for a total of 19 programmable items. When you get advanced in WoW, the more buttons you have, the better your game will be since you can quickly do an action by pressing a button.<br/><br /><br/><br />The n52te keys are all pretty much the same shape, and the middle key has a bump on it to help you locate where you are. The G13 has the most common keys the same shape, but other keys near the edges have a different shape. I find this helpful since I can feel the key and know where I am due to its shape. The G13 all has four keys with a concave impression to help you locate where you are on the keypad. Again, I find this more useful than the one key the n52te uses with a bumb on it.<br/><br /><br/><br />Joystick/D-Pad<br/><br />The n52te has a D-Pad that allows you to control movement in 8 directions. It has an optional joystick insertion that makes it feel more like a joystick. When playing WoW, I actually only used 4 directions, and disabled the corner directionals, since it was too easy to go the wrong way by mistake. With just 4 directions (forward, back, strafe left, strafe right), it was easier to use.<br/><br /><br/><br />The G13 has a small joystick which allows you to control 4 directions. Comparing the two, I think the G13 is much easier on the thumb than the n52te. After hours of play, and days of gaming, this makes a big difference. The G13 moves much easier and with less effort than the n52te. The G13 also pivots more naturally, so it is much easier to switch directions with less effort. The only thing I don't like about the joystick is the joystick button is very hard to press.<br/><br /><br/><br />Ergonomics<br/><br />I feel that the n52te actually promotes carpel tunnel syndrome in the way its designed. The problem is that it forces you to bend your wrist upward so that you are continually putting stress on those tendons. The palm rest does not help, as it simply forces this bad wrist orientation. In order to use the n52te without pain, I actually had to prop up my elbow on some books so that my wrist could be in a more natural position.<br/><br /><br/><br />The ergonomics on the G13 are far superior than the n52te. The way its designed it allows you to keep your wrist in its natural position, as when you are typing, without having to bend it upward as in the n52te. I can use the G13 continuously for hours upon hours with no discomfort at all.<br/><br /><br/><br />LCD<br/><br />The G13 comes with a LCD display, which the n52te does not have. At first I thought I would not use it much, but now I find it to be a helpful addition. For WoW, it shows your characters stats as well as other things such as your equipment durability, so you know when it is time to repair. On battlegrounds it shows stats like how many players on each side, time elapsed, deaths, killing blows, and honorable kills. The LCD does other stuff too when you are not playing the game (time and date, cpu usage, stopwatch, rss feeds, music info, etc). So I think it is a nice bonus.<br/><br /><br/><br />Programming<br/><br />I found both units really easy to program. It is very easy to assign any keystroke or key combinations or macros to any key on the keypad.<br/><br /><br/><br />Conclusion<br/><br />Overall, I would say the Logitech G13 is superior than the Belkin n52te and would highly recommend you buy the G13 over the n52te. My feeling is that the G13 is the next generation of keypads with all the best features, while the n52te is the old generation of keypads which has now been surpassed.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-8195763127069283062015-03-10T10:38:00.001-07:002015-03-10T10:38:34.120-07:00Get Logitech Gamepad F310<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Get Logitech Gamepad F310</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/1C9A6zn' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/1C9A6zp' title='Get Logitech Gamepad F310' alt='Get Logitech Gamepad F310' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/1C9A6zn' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />-Nov 2012 update below-<br/><br />EDIT: I have now acquired a F710 and will also do a brief review on that which will add on to this a bit further in the future.<br/><br /><br/><br />I mean that title in a good way really. The Logitech F310 is actually a pretty nifty controller at a price of $25 or less. The best way to sum it up is an Xbox 360 controller meets a PS3 controller and yeah... things happen. You have the familiar shape and layout of the PS controllers with the exact face buttons of the 360 controller. Also, the little Logitech logo is actually a home button reminiscent of the 360 controller's.<br/><br /><br/><br />The F310 (and 510 and 710) literally function like a 360 controller in games that accept 360 controllers (which are many these days.) If you play a game that accepts 360 controller layouts they are immediately adapted to the F controller series. But what about games that don't want to recognize 360 controllers you might wonder. The brilliant thing about this controller is that it can use X-input (the 360's interface) or direct input (the input of standard PC controllers and even the PS3!), this is adjusted by a slider on the back. X-input is standard for modern games but if you need customization then direct input (particularly for older games) helps in some cases. The F controllers come with a software that allows you to create and use profiles to map button layouts to do other things (similar to Logitech's gameboards like the G13) which can come in handy if you choose to learn the software.<br/><br /><br/><br />It's worth noting that if you wanted to you could also use this controller on your 360 or PS3, not just your PC. On the PS3 the Logitech button sadly doesn't work like the PS button (because you're in direct input mode and the PS button doesn't exist to this thing) so that's the only con for using it on the PS3. For the 360 in X-input, I imagine you'd be right at home.<br/><br /><br/><br />Of course I do see one flaw that is a bit annoying in all the greatness. The triggers on the controller aren't the most comfortable due to feeling like they need a little more forced input from the user to depress inward. I'm not sure if this is something one would adjust to over time or would "break in" over time but it's worth noting since it's made me a bit uncomfortable in a few titles.<br/><br /><br/><br />For $25 the cons are very small on this controller. I took off a star for those triggers but they're really not a total deal breaker and Logitech really did try doing a lot for your $25. The ability to function as a 360 controller without the $40+ expense (including the wireless adapter in some cases), the ability to switch input modes on the fly, a profile button mapping tool and a fairly solid build all push this thing a long way. If you're not vouching for the 360 controller on your PC then the Logitech F series is a solid way to go. The 310 mainly ditches the rumble and wireless features but for $25 or less those losses don't feel glaring one bit. If there was a way to rate it 4.5 it'd be totally accurate because it's close to excellence. Overall it's classic quality Logitech.<br/><br /><br/><br />Update: So it's been a a few days over a year since I wrote this review and I can safely say I stand by it still. The controller's functioning well as ever still and it's versatility has come in handy in a myriad of different PC titles from several genres here's just a sample list of a few titles it works great on:<br/><br />Assassin's Creed 1, 2, Brotherhood<br/><br />Bastion<br/><br />Batman: Arkham Asylum<br/><br />BlazBlue -Calamity Trigger-<br/><br />Blur<br/><br />Burnout Paradise<br/><br />Cave Story+<br/><br />Darksiders<br/><br />Devil May Cry 4<br/><br />Guilty Gear XX #Reload & Isuka<br/><br />Gundemonium Collection<br/><br />Hunted: The Demon's Forge<br/><br />Jamestown<br/><br />Lara Croft & the Guardian of Light<br/><br />Prince of Persia (2009)<br/><br />RefRain -Prism Memories-<br/><br />Saints Row: The Third<br/><br />Sonic CD & Generations<br/><br />Super Meat Boy<br/><br />Ys Origin<br/><br /><br/><br />Pros:<br/><br />- Familiar shape and design<br/><br />- 2 modes of input cover the gamete of modern and classic PC games<br/><br />- Very versatile controller capable of functioning almost flawlessly on 3 platforms (PC, 360, PS3)<br/><br />- Solid build quality and very price efficient, you're not giving up absolutely significant features by not going for the 510 or 710<br/><br />- Excellent D-Pad, beats out the 360 and PS3 ones with ease<br/><br /><br/><br />Cons:<br/><br />- Trigger buttons are a little odd and seemingly require a little more force feedback</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-7566942990973120112015-03-10T06:05:00.001-07:002015-03-10T06:05:21.245-07:00Get Logitech G700s 910-003584 Rechargeable Gaming Mouse<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Get Logitech G700s 910-003584 Rechargeable Gaming Mouse</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/1rB0M2L' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/X9rW7v' title='Get Logitech G700s 910-003584 Rechargeable Gaming Mouse' alt='Get Logitech G700s 910-003584 Rechargeable Gaming Mouse' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/1rB0M2L' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />[UPDATE] Added G700 + G700s comparison photo links (see below).<br/><br /><br/><br />I've been using the G700 for home and work - first for home exclusively, then for both home *and* work, and now just for work. I was able to use it for both because of its portability, especially the BUILT-IN MEMORY - a very important feature which I'll discuss below.<br/><br /><br/><br />I got a Corsair Vengeance M95 for home to replace the G700, and I have to say quite frankly, I missed the G700. The G700 was more ergonomic - most especially with the buttons. After a month of using the Corsair, I thought I'd give the G700s a shot. I still use the G700 at work, for writing codes.<br/><br /><br/><br />What I Like (G700/G700s):<br/><br />(+) Hands down, highest button count mouse that is *still* very ergonomic.<br/><br />(+) Dual mode SCROLLING: free scroll or click-scroll<br/><br />(+) Dual mode: wired, or wireless<br/><br />(+) Scroll wheel TILT. It is surprising that this feature is not a standard.<br/><br />(+) Very polished software (for programming the mouse).<br/><br />(+) Wireless TRANSCEIVER. Most other wireless mice only offer a receiver (1-way).<br/><br />(+) Uses standard AA battery - which means user replaceable, and HOT-SWAP able.<br/><br />(+) Ability of keys to be used as modifier keys (CTRL, ALT, SHIFT)<br/><br />(+) Multiple simultaneous button presses.<br/><br />(+) ON-BOARD MEMORY Profiles: This feature is very, very important, for it [1] Reduces lag because [2] there is NO background service running (key binding) and, [3] there is no dependence to software which means, [4] it is usable EVERYWHERE (even on the Windows Lock Screen) and [5] increased portability.<br/><br /><br/><br />What I don't like:<br/><br />(-) Thick cable for wired mode - however, this means it is durable. Based on experience, durability is a good thing.<br/><br />(-) A bit expensive as of this writing (because the product is still new)<br/><br />(-) Cheesy, non-functional graphics. Personally, I prefer the G700's stealth black look.<br/><br />(-) No lighting, though understandable to improve battery life.<br/><br />(-) No weight customization - we can't have it all.<br/><br />(-) The USB transceiver and USB wire uses separate USB ports (cannot be combined like Razer Mamba).<br/><br />(-) No real, useable difference with the G700.<br/><br />(-) Still needs a mouse pad.<br/><br /><br/><br />Differences between G700 and G700s:<br/><br />(±) The graphics. I personally like the G700's plainer look.<br/><br />(±) The top surface. Well, the feel and material looks the same, but now with the said graphics.<br/><br />(±) The side surface. G700s feels and looks more polished: rougher, looks tougher, and less plasticity (more metal-like)<br/><br />(±) The click-scroll scroll wheel. G700s has less "click" to it. It seems softer/easier to click-scroll. I personally prefer the G700's stronger, more pronounced clicks.<br/><br />(±) Scroll wheel tilt. Like the previous difference, this has a softer click for scroll tilt clicking.<br/><br />(±) Scroll mode selector. When selecting free-scroll, it actually feels like it is letting go of the scroll locking. I personally prefer the G700's same feel on selecting either mode.<br/><br />(±) Most obviously, the max resolution (DPI). G700s' 8200 dpi vs G700's 5700 dpi.<br/><br /><br/><br />Why 5 stars? Because no one else comes close. Its shortcomings are very minor when compared to its advantages.<br/><br /><br/><br />VERDICT: I recommend this product. OR, get the G700 which is cheaper.<br/><br /><br/><br />·<br/><br /><br/><br />UPDATE: [G700 + G700s]<br/><br />Here are the photo's I have taken (Uploaded to Amazon Product Images).<br/><br /><br/><br />http://amzn.to/1rB0OaO<br/><br /><br/><br />Individual Photos:<br/><br /><br/><br />http://amzn.to/X9rUg2<br/><br />http://amzn.to/1rB0OaQ<br/><br />http://amzn.to/X9rUwg<br/><br />http://amzn.to/1rB0Ore<br/><br />http://amzn.to/X9rWnW<br/><br />http://amzn.to/1rB0Mjk</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-55846196092344512812015-03-09T20:40:00.001-07:002015-03-09T20:40:33.935-07:00Best Skylanders Trap Team: Kaos Trap Pack<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Best Skylanders Trap Team: Kaos Trap Pack</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/1FD8ujG' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/1NCBlKH' title='Best Skylanders Trap Team: Kaos Trap Pack' alt='Best Skylanders Trap Team: Kaos Trap Pack' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/1FD8ujG' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />Open letter to Activision: I get it. You have become masters at creating a retail relationship with my kids. And I've played along up until now, your game was creative and fun and my kids used the characters for imaginative play on and off the screen. Well done! But I was uncomfortable at the way you applied your creativity to the task of taking our money....a little here, a little there. The Swap Force was brilliantly capitalistic! Then came the Traps, and we kept playing along, watching the way our kids wanted each new thing you produced. It seemed like there were some fun things in there, like the expansion of the minis. But then some over-reaches - like the many variations on the traps themselves. The game is fun enough, the kids played through it quickly...and reached a roadblock. The Kaos Trap. They wanted it, my son in particular was quick to recognize that it was going to be a big deal as far as game play, he started asking about it regularly. So I started looking. And looking. As anyone can tell you, it is generally hard to find. Unless a person wants to pay $75 or more for it on ebay, or make looking for one a part-time job. I have watched a couple of new "release dates" come and go with no improvement to the availability of the Kaos Trap, it seems that you folks at Activision have created a must-have item by restricting availability, leaving it to a rather canabalistic secondary market to provide an expensive answer. After weeks of frustration, I have reached a point of clarity....it's time to cut the cord, Activision. We are done with Skylanders, we are done running on the hamster wheel of consumption that you put us on, we are done with it all. There are some great, creative, consumer-responsive games and game companies out there, more than ready to replace you. You pushed your demand model too far, and we are opting out.<br/><br /><br/><br />[...]</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-60794455503550685872015-03-06T18:52:00.001-08:002015-03-06T18:52:11.315-08:00Get Razer Tartarus Gaming Keypad<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Get Razer Tartarus Gaming Keypad</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/1BQOJpT' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/18p5CvA' title='Get Razer Tartarus Gaming Keypad' alt='Get Razer Tartarus Gaming Keypad' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/1BQOJpT' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />Assuming you already know why you want a keypad and are trying to choose the right one, skip to paragraph three.<br/><br /><br/><br />First full disclosure, I have been an XBOX gamer since it first came out and was one of the first 20k accounts on Xbox Live! As it's been over a decade and I'm now 26 years old and married I've grown a little tired of the screaming 14 year olds and wanted a big change. I went PC. After years and years of xbox controller gaming with the majority of my collection being shooters like Halo and Call of Duty the transition to a mouse keyboard wasn't coming easily and I was seeking an alternative. Enter the Tartarus.<br/><br /><br/><br />The Razer Tartarus (or any other gaming keypad for that matter) is essentially a mappable, half-keyboard with a more ergonomic design and maybe a couple added buttons. It appealed to me because it essentially places your hand on the correct keys and being new to PC gaming I was having a lot of trouble staying on the WASD keys, I also play on a low input lag high refresh rate 46in panel in my living room (console gamer habits die hard) so this gives me the opportunity to play on a lap desk sitting on my couch.<br/><br /><br/><br />PARAGRAPH THREE, THE REVIEW:<br/><br />The Tartarus looks the same as the Orbweaver but has fully backlit keys, not just the characters. The Tartarus uses membrane keys versus the more expensive mechanical alternative, by doing this it manages to be fairly affordable while retaining most the features of the more pricey Orbweaver. Other than the keys the differences are that the Tartarus has fewer keys than the Orbweaver. The Tartarus also has a couple features that the Orbweaver does not, it has a fully backlit keypad and a braided USB cord. Rather than write a big story on features I'll just list pros / cons.<br/><br /><br/><br />PROS:<br/><br />* Very nice, high quality, and extremely ergonomic feel. I've gamed 4+ hours strait on it and not had any noteworthy fatigue or wrist pain, certainly not something I could have said of any keyboard I've used. This in my opinion is the main reason to consider a keypad.<br/><br />* For membrane keys, they feel excellent. Razer quality is certainly present here in not only the keys but also the braided cord.<br/><br />* Fully mappable keypad, very cool spacebar button, and an extra button right over the 8 way knob that is defaulted to "ALT" but can be mapped to anything.<br/><br />* 2 position adjustable handrest for large man hands and small child / girly hands.<br/><br />* Excellent grip surface underneath, this thing won't slide around during use.<br/><br /><br/><br />Neutral Notes (there aren't any true cons in my opinion):<br/><br />* Braided cord is only 6 Ft long. I'm listing this as a con because when you pay $80 for half a keyboard, I am of the opinion that cord length should lean toward the excessive, not the short. This is really more of a neutral note as for a lot of people this won't matter at all.<br/><br />* Razer Synapse 2.0, the software that this depends on is good, but not great. It will sometimes crash and isn't the easiest to understand. The reason this is a con is that if synapse stops working mid game, your device forgets it's settings so you're basically screwed.<br/><br />* The 8 way stick is not in anyway a joystick, I wish it was, but it isn't. I tried mapping it to WASD and it's pretty terrible. I think you'll find it most useful to use as a "quick flick" selector for spells or weapons, etc. and will probably only want to map 4 directions as 8 gets really tricky to hit just right.<br/><br /><br/><br />I hope I gave you some good info, for the money I do not believe the Tartarus can be beat in terms of value for a keypad. Now if someone out there will step up and make a wireless one my life will be complete. (Steelseries, you listening? haha)</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-44288042046468380672015-03-06T16:27:00.001-08:002015-03-06T16:27:32.440-08:00Get Etekcity® Scroll S200 High Precision 1600 DPI Wired USB Optical Gaming Mouse with Side Control, Ergonomic and Symmetrical Design<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Get Etekcity® Scroll S200 High Precision 1600 DPI Wired USB Optical Gaming Mouse with Side Control, Ergonomic and Symmetrical Design</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/1BQmRlQ' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/1BQmTKx' title='Get Etekcity® Scroll S200 High Precision 1600 DPI Wired USB Optical Gaming Mouse with Side Control, Ergonomic and Symmetrical Design' alt='Get Etekcity® Scroll S200 High Precision 1600 DPI Wired USB Optical Gaming Mouse with Side Control, Ergonomic and Symmetrical Design' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/1BQmRlQ' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />I was skeptical of this mouse because of the low price. I took a chance on it and I am extremely pleased. This isn't just a good mouse for the price, but a good mouse period. I like for the mouse to be a little bigger - I find that small mice (i.e. portable laptop style) make my fingers and hand ache after long periods of use. This mouse is a good size and I feel like I'm simply resting my hand on top of it. The ergonomic design is a positive as well. I have never used an ergonomic mouse, always opting for the standard shape. It didn't take long to get used to and I feel like I have better control over the pointer. The location of the wheel and side buttons are very good, but the additional 3rd and 4th buttons below the wheel are a little tricky to press. Not really an issue for me, but some gamers may want to consider this. Lastly, set up was easy - simple plug and play. It comes with some software that allows you to edit what the buttons do, but I have no real need for it. 5/5 stars. Highly recommended!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-28043972976637819882015-03-04T18:37:00.001-08:002015-03-04T18:37:59.864-08:00Get StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Get StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/1Knui9z' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/1M7mSTz' title='Get StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty' alt='Get StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/1Knui9z' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />I've watched the Starcraft 2 Amazon reviews come in with great sadness. Sadness because this game deserves so much more than 3 stars, but also sadness because most of the points the negative reviews make are completely legitimate.<br/><br /><br/><br />Starcraft 2 is a great game. I got it the day it came out and haven't touched another game since. Like the original Starcraft, it's an almost perfectly balanced RTS with three unique races. The Terrans, Zerg, and Protoss each have many new units and tricks up their sleeves, and as with the original, the game takes mere hours to learn but a lifetime to master. Each and every last unit has its perfect situation where it can be used to turn the tide of a game. The production values are phenomenal all around. The sounds and voice acting are fantastic, the attention to detail is amazing, and if you've got a computer that can handle them, the visuals on max settings are absolutely gorgeous. And it doesn't just look and sound good; it plays good, too. A bunch of little technical issues from the original have been fixed: you can issue commands to multiple hotkeyed groups at light speed without some commands being lost, your own units will actually move out of the way when you're trying to construct a building, rally points are more efficient and separate ones can be set for worker units, etc. It's all the fun of the original, but it's now sleeker, sexier and handles better. It is faster paced than the original, and the multi-player automatic match-making system is Blizzard's best yet. As a bonus, it (like Starcraft and Warcraft III before it) ships with a map editor that lets you customize nearly any aspect of the game; skilled map-makers will be making new maps, missions and mini-games for years to come.<br/><br /><br/><br />So when does a game like this get a 3-star rating? When its own creators unwittingly do almost everything in their power to sabotage it, that's when. Thanks to some miscalculations by Blizzard, there will be entire sections of the fan base that will find this game either unplayable or unappealing. Though the gripes have been listed many times on here, I'll summarize them once more and give my take on just how much they're really likely to annoy you:<br/><br /><br/><br />1. You need an Internet connection to play, even in single-player mode. Obviously, if you have no or sporadic Internet, this will be a deal-breaker. You can technically play a single player version offline, but it comes with limited features and privileges.<br/><br />2. You need to make a Battle.net account to be able to play at all. For some, the very idea of having to go online and sign up to use a product you just shelled out $[...] for is a slap in the face. Also, this Battle.net account will be your one and only Starcraft II account; no more starting over with a new name or record.<br/><br />3. No LAN. I guess maybe Blizzard thought nobody actually LANs anymore? Clearly, the people have spoken, and Blizzard thought wrong. If your fondest Starcraft memories are of playing the game on a LAN with friends, this might be a deal-breaker for you.<br/><br />4. The region lock. In Blizzard's previous games, you could freely switch between regions. Now, if you're an American and you want to play with your European friends, you need a European copy of the game. It's hard to see what good this does besides making Blizzard more money.<br/><br />5. No chat rooms. The game's automatic matchmaking system is beautiful, but let's say you want to chat with other players in a chat room for a while before migrating over to a game. No longer possible. Just about the only way to make new Starcraft 2 friends and partners online is to privately message people you were randomly paired with after a game, or to privately message random players in your (or a friend's) league division (hint: if you do this, people will think you're weird). Blizzard has promised to add chat rooms in a patch, but for now, this is the issue annoying me the most.<br/><br />6. Your Battle.net and RealID friends are practically invited to stalk you. I don't think I've seen a game where adding someone you're "iffy" about to your friends list could end up more detrimental. Not only are you always online while playing this game, you always show as online to everyone on your friend's list. You can choose to show as "busy," but there's no option to hide.<br/><br />7. The campaign is Terran only, and a multi-player RTS plus one race's campaign might not be worth $[...]. In Blizzard's defense, there are 29 missions, strung together to form an amazing story with cut-scenes and cinematics between each. Each mission can be completed on 4 difficulty levels, all featuring optional objectives and achievements. But for all that, an RTS veteran could blitz through the entire campaign in a matter of hours (on normal mode, at least). If you're one of the players for whom the campaign is the main draw, paying $[...] for a game it only takes hours to beat would be a bad deal.<br/><br />8. There's no global ladder. If you play league games online competitively, you get ranked in a league, but aside from the top league (so I'm told; I'm not in it), you have no way to tell where you stand relative to everyone else in your league. You can only tell where you stand relative to the others in your 100 person division, and the divisions themselves are not ranked. I much preferred Warcraft III's system, where you could see where you stood relative to everyone.<br/><br /><br/><br />The funny thing is, some of these new features people are griping about aren't inherently bad ideas. For instance, it's actually very cool to be able to chat and share your achievements with friends while playing the campaign...unless, of course, you just want to strategize and be left alone. Which brings me to what I think is the heart of Blizzard's mistake: they should have made a whole lot more settings OPTIONAL. You should have the OPTION to play single player online or offline, the OPTION to show as visible or invisible to your friends, the OPTION to play LAN, the OPTION to switch regions. But instead, Blizzard's "my way or the highway" approach will leave all of those who can't get past any of the above eight things out in the cold. So please, Blizzard, save your fans, yourselves, and your game a lot of trouble, and make more features optional in future patches.<br/><br /><br/><br />I'll close by addressing what I think are the three groups of people holding off on buying the game: if you're dismayed by all the negative publicity, but none of the above problems are deal-breakers for you (and there's no reason why any of them have to be), go ahead and buy it. It really is a great game, and you'll have a lot of fun. If you absolutely can't get past one or more of the problems and know they would make the game cease to be a fun experience, then you have my sympathy and you get to keep your [...] bucks. And finally, to those for whom the issues really aren't deal-breakers but who are refusing to buy the game on matters of principle: you have my respect, and even my admiration. But man, you're missing out on a good one.<br/><br /><br/><br />Update (4/19/11): Since I wrote this review, chat rooms have been patched into the game, though they aren't used nearly as much as the chat rooms in Blizzard's previous games. On other positive notes, the game is frequently patched, balance issues are addressed and taken seriously, the game has very active forums where players talk strategy in detail, and Blizzard is continuing to make new maps and scenarios and integrate them into online play. On the negative side, it's becoming more and more apparent that most of the bigger complaints against the game (like the lack of LAN, online requirement, and region lock) aren't going to be patched away. Overall, I'm still playing the game pretty regularly and having fun, but there's still plenty I'm gritting my teeth about.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-47409586323112254212015-03-04T14:37:00.001-08:002015-03-04T14:37:29.473-08:00Get StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm Expansion Pack<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Get StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm Expansion Pack</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/1kk3fPa' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/1kk3gCN' title='Get StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm Expansion Pack' alt='Get StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm Expansion Pack' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/1kk3fPa' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />1st thing, the gameplay was amazingly fun, especially the campaign, adjusting your armies abilities, and kerrigans abilities, boss fights, level designs were all amazing. And multiplayer is still very good, many mechanics really encourage immediate fighting rather than stand stills for like 15-20 minutes of nothign happening.<br/><br /><br/><br />Now the dialogue.. This is where I begin to criticize. Remember the SC1 Breifings? Personally I would always sit and listen to each and every one, because characters had something interesting to say. Now in SC2+hots i just skim over the dialogue. NOBODY has anything interesting to say. The writer's of SC2 seem to have a much smaller vocabulary. Yeah remember when Kerrigan had a sense of humor, and that she was always making some sarcastic remark? Rarely any witty comments from the "Queen #*</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-61114007574374909262015-03-04T07:00:00.001-08:002015-03-04T07:00:05.864-08:00Get Civilization Complete Pack [Download]<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Get Civilization Complete Pack [Download]</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/1FWktZA' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/1FWks7S' title='Get Civilization Complete Pack [Download]' alt='Get Civilization Complete Pack [Download]' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/1FWktZA' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />Great but doesnt include steam key for civ 4.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-66666736735323520392015-02-24T12:01:00.001-08:002015-02-24T12:01:09.801-08:00Get Titanfall [Online Game Code]<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Get Titanfall [Online Game Code]</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/1jCiAWR' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/1jCiyy4' title='Get Titanfall [Online Game Code]' alt='Get Titanfall [Online Game Code]' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/1jCiAWR' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />I'll start by saying this is a very very polished game. It looks good, the gameplay is smooth and the balance is superb. For me anyway, the launch has been completely smooth with no server issues or game-breaking bugs.<br/><br /><br/><br />Weapons: Nothing Earth-shattering here. You have your standard shooter arsenal. Pistols, Shotguns, Machine Guns, Rocket Launchers, etc. Some weapons have cool twists, like the smart pistol. Many people will hear about the smart pistol and immediately roll their eyes. It sounds ridiculously overpowered, a gun that locks on and then doesn't miss. Why would you use anything else?! Well, the developers were careful to keep it balanced. The smart pistol has a short range and takes a while to lock on. So a standard point-and-shoot will be superior in many situations.<br/><br /><br/><br />Movement: It is very freeing to double-jump around, run along walls, etc. This is a welcome change from other shooters where there are pre-defined ramps and corridors. It wouldn't be easy to camp in this game, because the enemy can come from anywhere. It honestly takes a bit of getting used to. The maps still have the ramps and streets you're accustomed to, so you just slip into the habit of walking around on the ground, which is a decidedly bad idea in this game.<br/><br /><br/><br />Titans: This is the part that is really different. Mixing mech-based combat with a first person shooter, AND preserving balance. There are three types of titans, basically a fast light one, a heavy tank, and an in-between. As you level up, you can customize abilities to suit your style. You have to be careful, as once your shield is gone, any damage you take is permanent (unlike when you're on foot). I was concerned that they may be something like tanks in battlefield, where the map deploys a certain number of titans and whoever gets there first wins. That's not the case, everybody can summon their titan after a few minute cooldown. They are certainly most effective in packs, and I found myself staying on foot most of the time.<br/><br /><br/><br />The individual components of this game aren't particularly original. Perfect Dark had a locking pistol back in the day, there have been countless mech games (was always partial to starsiege, but that may reveal my age), parkour was in Mirror's Edge and double jumping has been a scout thing in team fortress 2 for years. However, combining all these things was just executed so well. When on foot, I have no hesitation trying to take out titans by jumping on them (though some abilities will make me more hesitant as people level up). When there's a bunch of enemy titans, I summon mine to bring out the big guns.<br/><br /><br/><br />Worth noting, however, is the lack of a proper campaign. I know that most people don't care anymore, but I still enjoy a single-player story. Even an atrocious one, like battlefield and CoD are known for, would be welcome. As it is, the game has a multiplayer campaign. So it goes through a story, where the allies and enemies are played by real people. The problem with this, is it makes the story incredibly hard to follow. Single-player campaigns rely on stopping the action at key moments to tell a story. If it's multiplayer, you can't stop the action. There is plot dialog going on while you're fighting, but it's hard to follow because you're distracted. This annoyed me a little, but honestly the game is so strong that I'll forgive the lack of real campaign.<br/><br /><br/><br />**Update 3/17**<br/><br />Still loving the game, though I thought it worth mentioning burn cards. They are kind of tedious. Basically, you get cards, which serve as temporary buffs when you use them. They are good for exactly one life, and you can only have 26 in your deck. This means that unless you stay on top of them, your deck will fill and prevent you from getting new ones. I would prefer it if they were implemented more like Mass Effect 3 multiplayer. In that game, you pick a buff for the whole round and you can hold more of them.<br/><br /><br/><br />Sometimes, someone sneaks up on you and kills you. It happens, but if you just used a burn card, oh well. Your gun may be more powerful, but you never saw that guy and thus never fired. So it would be nice to have a buff for an entire round, which really isn't very long, but at least it guarantees you get a chance to use it.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-46292383801217590682015-02-24T08:48:00.001-08:002015-02-24T08:48:01.246-08:00Get Battlefield 4 Premium Service [Online Game Code]<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Get Battlefield 4 Premium Service [Online Game Code]</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/17TfDks' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/17TfBcj' title='Get Battlefield 4 Premium Service [Online Game Code]' alt='Get Battlefield 4 Premium Service [Online Game Code]' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/17TfDks' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />Let me start off by saying that I literally never place a public review out there on anything other than Club Nintendo. That said, I really have seen way too many people portraying the game in an extremely negative light.<br/><br /><br/><br />First thing's first: This is for the Premium service. Buying this does NOT INCLUDE THE GAME. With that said, you can ignore any reviews on this product that involve the game itself. It has nothing to do with it.<br/><br /><br/><br />Second of all: THIS IS NOT THE GAME!! I can't stress enough how many people give this product a poor review because they are unhappy with the GAME. If you want to review that, go to the game page and stay off this one.<br/><br /><br/><br />Third (and serious): The Premium service offers a large amount of content for the life span of the game. You receive monthly Battlepacks for the next year (which is why it says you receive 12), every expansion pack that comes out for the game (normally priced would be 14.99 each which makes this a great value at about 35% off), plus Double XP events, new customizations, new knives, and more. If you intend on playing the game throughout its life cycle, this purchase is a no brainer. Please do not be mistaken by the false and incorrect reviews.<br/><br /><br/><br />My overall theme here is to make sure that you READ THE PRODUCT YOU ARE REVIEWING before posting your opinion. These reviews are basically the judge and jury as to whether a product sees a profit or plummets into oblivion. Tread carefully consumers and makes sure you pay attention to what the reviewers are saying to ensure they even know what they are talking about! I love Battlefield, even with its flaws, and the Premium service will keep me playing for the years to come!</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-15355497936838921512015-02-24T08:22:00.001-08:002015-02-24T08:22:38.041-08:00Get Command and Conquer The Ultimate Collection [Online Game Code]<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Get Command and Conquer The Ultimate Collection [Online Game Code]</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/1AXyMM3' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/1vqbmyy' title='Get Command and Conquer The Ultimate Collection [Online Game Code]' alt='Get Command and Conquer The Ultimate Collection [Online Game Code]' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/1AXyMM3' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />First of all, let's just get the value out of the way. 17 games for standard retail price is fantastic. Sure some of the earliest games are available for free online anyway but honestly, those aren't the best reason for buying this package anyway.<br/><br /><br/><br />In today's world, Real-Time Strategy games are certainly less prominent than they were 10 years ago but the one's we have are phenomenal. In comparison, some of the older Command and Conquer titles feel dated. The single mouse button system, the poor graphics which make it difficult to tell what units you're moving and the lack of any type of tutorial or unit descriptions. All of these are artifacts of a previous age of gaming. Still, since the original Command and Conquer is one of the earliest RTS games, it can be a fantastic reminder at how far the genre has come.<br/><br /><br/><br />Even though the gameplay for these early games can feel ancient, the storylines are still phenomenal. The Tiberium Wars with their science fiction take on the future of our world, the Red Alert games with a more light-hearted campy look at how our world could have looked and the Generals series with a more modern warfare take on the series. For some, the storylines will make the older games worth playing through even without the nostalgia factor for long-time fans of the series.<br/><br /><br/><br />The real reason to buy this game is for the newer titles in the Command and Conquer series. Red Alert 3, Generals and Command and Conquer 3 are the stand-out titles in this collection and make the whole thing worth buying. For anyone looking for great RTS games, these three plus their expansions are each easily worth the price of admission.<br/><br /><br/><br />There are a few downsides to this collection though. The first and most upsetting problem is that none of these games are available on disk. In fact, this is really just a code making the games available through Origin, EA's download service. As far as I can tell, you don't have to remain online once the games are downloaded but I haven't spent much time offline gaming. This could be a serious problem though for those who may not have reliable internet access or aren't fans of Origin. The second problem is that some of the older games took some serious troubleshooting before they would work on my 64-bit Windows 7 OS. Every game from Red Alert 2 on worked without any problems and Tiberium Dawn worked fine but the others took some work and EA's tech support required several emails before they could solve the problem. Still, I did manage to get every game on the collection to work eventually. Last, Command and Conquer 4 is certainly a low point of the series and it can act as a painful reminder as to why they haven't made a C&C game for quite some time since then.<br/><br /><br/><br />This generation has had some great value packs and this is no exception. If you are a fan of Command and Conquer or RTS games in general, this collection has some great selections. It does have its drawbacks but if you can look past those and are willing to put a little work into making a few of the older games work, it's a wonderful series and this complete collection of all 17 games can provide a lot of fun. As an added bonus, buying this collection will give you early access to the beta of the new Free-to-Play Command and Conquer when it is released.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-60554824456640285352015-02-20T11:55:00.001-08:002015-02-20T11:55:21.191-08:00Get Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault [Online Game Code]<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Get Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault [Online Game Code]</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/1AUxVzr' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/1AUxVzv' title='Get Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault [Online Game Code]' alt='Get Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault [Online Game Code]' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/1AUxVzr' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />Totally cool new addition of COH2. This addition really contains a lot of single player play and is very challenging and would like to see more.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-82874452792704094052015-02-18T19:28:00.001-08:002015-02-18T19:28:59.245-08:00Buy Toon Link amiibo<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Buy Toon Link amiibo</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/1vI2Jvv' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/1AUUrqf' title='Buy Toon Link amiibo' alt='Buy Toon Link amiibo' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/1vI2Jvv' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />I purchased this as a form of home security. After a series of break ins in my neighborhood, I was forced to look into various forms of protection for my home, and I believe this one is the best. I placed Captain Falcon behind my front door, ever watchful, and ever vigilant. Last Friday, I came home to a five dead thieves in my front yard. The coroner stated that it was if they had all been beaten to death with a large, fiery, blunt object.<br/><br /><br/><br />Note: I leveled him up on Smash Brothers first. A level 1 Captain Falcon may not actually detect danger.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-15525490163819849442015-02-17T18:15:00.001-08:002015-02-17T18:15:15.694-08:00Get SEGA 48-Game Mega Arcade Pack [Download]<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Get SEGA 48-Game Mega Arcade Pack [Download]</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/1EmwVkZ' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/1nq1SxV' title='Get SEGA 48-Game Mega Arcade Pack [Download]' alt='Get SEGA 48-Game Mega Arcade Pack [Download]' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/1EmwVkZ' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />This bundle (if purchased while on sale) is a great value for some old school fun. The only downside I found with this bundle is that it consists of 12 separate downloads but luckily the largest is only 29MB. Also, none of the games come with a product code/key so they can not be redeemed via Steam.<br/><br /><br/><br />UPDATE: The 12 downloads all install to the same folder and the individual games are accessible through a single main "SEGA Genesis Classics" menu. Unfortunately the games are not in alphabetical order but rather by the list you see under "Product Description" above. You only get to see one title at a time. This is a little cumbersome, but not terrible. I also found out that at some point I had purchased "SEGA Genesis Classics Series 1" through Steam and now the rest of this pack is playable through Steam since it's all added to the original install folder. Nice.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-4228121023955072462015-02-17T13:55:00.001-08:002015-02-17T13:55:20.876-08:00Get Sega Genesis Classic Game Pack [Download]<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Get Sega Genesis Classic Game Pack [Download]</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/1ABGOgZ' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/1AiZhMh' title='Get Sega Genesis Classic Game Pack [Download]' alt='Get Sega Genesis Classic Game Pack [Download]' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/1ABGOgZ' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />UPDATE 5/17/13: These games plus a few more are on sale for $8.99 through 5/31 in the Sega Awesome Pack [Download]<br/><br />UPDATE 3/21/13: Pack was on sale for $7.49<br/><br /><br/><br />Nice Pack for Windows XP/VISTA/7 for retro gamers.<br/><br /><br/><br />SEGA Genesis Classics Series 1 [Download] $7.50<br/><br />SEGA Genesis Classics Series 2 [Download] $7.50<br/><br />SEGA Genesis Classics Series 3 [Download] $7.50<br/><br />SEGA Genesis Classics Series 4 [Download] $7.50<br/><br />SEGA Genesis Classics Series 5 [Download] $7.50<br/><br /><br/><br />THESE ARE ALL STEAM GAMES WITH INDIVIDUAL STEAM KEYS FOR EACH SERIES. (You will get 5 Steam keys)<br/><br /><br/><br />The nice thing about how this works through Amazon is that you can choose what Series you want to keep and activate it via Steam. If there's some that you already own on Steam(or Amazon) or you don't especially want a Series you can give the key code(s) to a friend. Once you enter it on Steam it is tied to your account though, so if you want to give it as a gift, just copy the key code from the screen and send it in an e-mail to whoever you want to gift it to. You don't have to rush to activate them, the keys are stored in you Account-->Games & Software Library and won't expire. You can choose to activate them on Steam right away or wait and do it later when you're ready to start playing the games.<br/><br /><br/><br />Note: To download using Steam you have to first create a Steam account(which is free) and then install their Downloader. The games can also be downloaded through Amazon(using their downloader) and then activated on Steam. (Amazon downloads always take longer for me though) Once activated, Steam will automatically apply games patches/updates(when and if needed).<br/><br /><br/><br />Here's a summarized list of all the games you get.<br/><br /><br/><br />Sega Genesis Classic Pack 1: (Partial Controller Support)<br/><br />Altered Beast<br/><br />Comix Zone<br/><br />Crack Down<br/><br />Ecco the Dolphin<br/><br />Gain Ground<br/><br />Golden Axe<br/><br />Shadow Dancer<br/><br />Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master<br/><br />Vectorman<br/><br /><br/><br />Sega Genesis Classic Pack 2: (Partial Controller Support)<br/><br />Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle<br/><br />Bonanza Bros.<br/><br />Columns<br/><br />Ecco Jr.<br/><br />Eternal Champions<br/><br />Fatal Labyrinth<br/><br />Galaxy Force II<br/><br />Kid Chameleon<br/><br />Ristar<br/><br />Super Thunder Blade<br/><br /><br/><br />Sega Genesis Classic Pack 3: (Partial Controller Support)<br/><br />Alien Storm<br/><br />Bio-Hazard Battle<br/><br />Columns III<br/><br />Decap Attack<br/><br />Ecco: The Tides of Time<br/><br />ESWAT: City Under Siege<br/><br />Flicky<br/><br />Golden Axe II<br/><br />Sword of Vermilion<br/><br />Virtua Fighter 2<br/><br /><br/><br />Sega Genesis Classic Pack 4: (Partial Controller Support)<br/><br />Alien Soldier<br/><br />Gunstar Heroes<br/><br />Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole<br/><br />Light Crusader<br/><br />Shining Force<br/><br />Shining Force II<br/><br />Shining in the Darkness,<br/><br />Streets of Rage<br/><br />Streets of Rage 2<br/><br />Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair<br/><br /><br/><br />Sega Genesis Classic Pack 5: (Partial Controller Support)<br/><br />Beyond Oasis<br/><br />Dynamite Headdy<br/><br />Golden Axe III<br/><br />Phantasy Star II<br/><br />Phantasy Star III: Generations of Doom<br/><br />Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium<br/><br />Revenge of the Shinobi<br/><br />Streets of Rage 3<br/><br />Vectorman 2<br/><br />Wonder Boy in Monster World<br/><br /><br/><br />And yes, it's also missing the Sonic games.<br/><br /><br/><br />UPDATE 5/17/13: 12 Sonic game combo pack is on sale Sonic Action Pack [Download] for $9.99 (STEAM keys):<br/><br />(Sale is through 5/31 I believe)<br/><br /><br/><br />Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing<br/><br />Sonic 3 & Knuckles<br/><br />Sonic 3D Blast<br/><br />Sonic Adventure DX<br/><br />Sonic CD<br/><br />Sonic Generations Casino Night DLC<br/><br />Sonic Generations<br/><br />Sonic Spinball<br/><br />Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode 2<br/><br />Sonic the Hedgehog 2<br/><br />Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode 1<br/><br />Sonic the Hedgehog<br/><br /><br/><br />Comment: This review does not show up as an Amazon verified purchase because I bought the Amazon version last month.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-28244145880766512112015-02-17T11:16:00.001-08:002015-02-17T11:16:52.906-08:00Get SEGA 48-Game Mega Arcade Pack [Online Game Code]<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Get SEGA 48-Game Mega Arcade Pack [Online Game Code]</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/1nMxpIO' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/1nq1SxV' title='Get SEGA 48-Game Mega Arcade Pack [Online Game Code]' alt='Get SEGA 48-Game Mega Arcade Pack [Online Game Code]' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/1nMxpIO' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />It was very hard not to give five stars, but the main menu interface leaves quite a bit to be desired.<br/><br /><br/><br />First of all, this is all going to be managed through Steam. When you buy the pack Amazon will give you a steam code. Enter it and it will download the Sega Interface. It will appear as though it's only given you one game: Toejam and Earl. DON'T PANIC - CHECK YOUR E-MAIL.<br/><br /><br/><br />In your e-mail you'll have received an order summary from Amazon with all the rest of your Steam codes - twelve total. Some are for individual games (like Toejam and Earl, Sonic 3, etc...) while some are for collections. The nice thing is that Steam packages them all together into "SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive Classics", one entry in your Steam Library, so it's not clogged up with 48 different sega games.<br/><br /><br/><br />Or it would be nice. You'd better keep track, because going to your Sega entry doesn't give a list of the games you already have. And here's where the interface really takes a dive: you only have to launch one program, the Sega Collection, to access your Sega games. So far so good. But you cannot simply get a list of your games to pick from - you have to scroll through all of them. Every time. And they're not in alphabetical order either... some are, but the rest are in "sega pack" order. The program does give you some basic configurability options - you can configure two controllers, adjust the default resolutions... basic stuff but good enough.<br/><br /><br/><br />I had a lot of fun playing some old-school games though, when I should have been doing research. Well worth but but it really warrants a warning about the interface. If you buy more Steam-managed Sega Games in the future, they will be folded into your package. For instance, this deal comes with Classics Packs 1 through 4. 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With the Content Manager, a supplied program to use your computer as a back up drive as disk space for the Vita, I found that I could stream movies from my computer to my TV in MP4 format (Common format for Itunes Movies), not only that but i could also stream my Photo albums and Music. Just make sure the content you want to access is in the folders labeled as such cause this it has no search feature.<br/><br /><br/><br />PS: Since the release of this little system it has been getting a lot of flack and a lot of it is rightfully so. Do not buy this if you're looking for a way to remote play your PS4 in another room cause the lag will make you crazy, nor buy it to stream Video content like Netflix, or Hulu cause it doesn't as of now have any Video streaming services worth while. Buy it cause its a great way to get you tiny Vita games on the big screen. Hopefully the latter will be updated sooner then later but until then be warned.<br/><br /><br/><br />Original Review:<br/><br /><br/><br />The Vita TV also known as the PlayStation TV in the west. Is it worth it? A lot depends on what your expecting to get from it, and if you already have a Vita. Let's break it down.<br/><br /><br/><br />Design:<br/><br /><br/><br />It's a small little black box, about the same size and weight as a deck of playing cards. Has only the basics and that's it. HDMI output, Ethernet input, Vita Memory Card slot, Vita game card Slot and a USB port to charge controllers.<br/><br /><br/><br />I have it placed on my TV stand and I barely notice it, and I think that's great. Over the weekend I wanted to show my friend Deception IV: Blood Ties and I could easily pop it into my pocket and take it over to his house to connect to his 55" TV.<br/><br /><br/><br />Presentation:<br/><br /><br/><br />So let's first look at the numbers then talk about what that really means to the player. The box projects at 1080i, and 2.0 stereo sound. Personally I think the sound is the biggest loss, but completely understandable, these are Vita or older games being played on this, none of them were made for the home theater surround sound experience.<br/><br /><br/><br />Many people these days are obsessed that the magic number of 1080p... I wont go into my feeling on this, but say most game including the amazing looking Last of US on PS3 was at 720p. Most games on Xbox 360 and PS3 were and never went above 720p and it was fine. The Vita is a much less powerful device and it does what it needs to fine.<br/><br /><br/><br />What the Vita TV (PlayStation TV) does is takes the image that's on the Vita, and puts it on your TV. That's it. Nothing Fancy, so if you were ok with the quality of the image of the game on you Vita, then you'll be fine with it on the big screen. The quality that is in the Vita, and the TV version look comparable. I have noticed that older games look more upscaled, games like Persona 4: Golden, while new games like Killzone Mercenaries looks awesome.<br/><br /><br/><br />Games and Touch Functionality:<br/><br /><br/><br />So it can play 700 games right now, this includes about 80% of Vita games, all PSP & PlayStation One games that are on the PSN store, and some PS Mobile games like Chaos Rings.<br/><br /><br/><br />The Vita games that aren't touch oriented exclusively like Persona 4, Killzone, Walking Dead, and so on work fine on the Vita TV, while games like Tearaway, that are all about the Vita specific controls can't be played.<br/><br /><br/><br />Considering most games that come out on the Vita have alternative controls for the touch functions anyways, that means there are a ton of games to choose from, especially if you're an JRPG fan.<br/><br /><br/><br />As for Touch Funtionality... so you can use the Dual Shock 3 control, by clicking the L3 or R3 buttons, and it will put these Mickey Mouse looking hands on the screen to poke things. But all the quickness of the touch screen is gone. You can us the Dual Shock 4 Controller, but the touch pad is only a slight improvement from the DS3 option but comes up with the same terrible results.<br/><br /><br/><br />Honestly this is where the product shows it's rough edges. And must be thought of as what do you want this to play, is it non touchy Vita games, old PSP games or older, cause if so this wont be an issue at all. But a Game like SENRAN KAGURA SHINOVI VERSUS where most of the game has nothing to do with touch screen stuff for it's a brawler, lacks when it comes to touch and will block you from getting a trophy in the changing room cause of it.<br/><br /><br/><br />Controllers:<br/><br /><br/><br />You can use both the Dual Shock 3 and Dual Shock 4. I attached both and been switching back and forth as batteries die, and haven't really decided which is better, cause the touch aspect for both as terrible, it really comes down to which do you like better and if your going to be doing things like remote play with it.<br/><br /><br/><br />I should note that all motion controls for both controllers is lost, and I'm not totally sure why, cuase the Vita itself had motion capabilities.<br/><br /><br/><br />Remote Play:<br/><br /><br/><br />As for Remote Play, I have mine connected by Wi-Fi, but I have my Vita TV and PS4 connected to the same TV so I'm not going to use this other then for Testing. The quality is definitely upscaled, but again looks just like it did on the Vita, kind of bad. I will blame my connection, but as with the Vita remote play experience it has a slight input delays and screen tearing, and picutre quality is definitely in the 720p or even 720i area. And still can't Remote play things like the Blu-Ray movies, or Netflix.<br/><br /><br/><br />Video/Streaming Services and Apps:<br/><br /><br/><br />So first off at Launch it only has Crunchyroll to speak of or the videos you bought off the PSN. So if you're wanting this to be the PlayStation streaming device for your living room... keep looking. I bet it will get Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime and hopefully HBO Go at some point, but not yet. And again it is in 1080i, which most those services are stream in full HD, so if you have another option I'd recommend using that for your streaming needs instead.<br/><br /><br/><br />But the cool thing is it still is a Vita, and if you find a Video on the net you want to watch, instead of being like the PS4 and just telling you it can't play them, it will simply download them.<br/><br /><br/><br />Oh, and it can play your music, which still lacks on the PS4.<br/><br /><br/><br />UI:<br/><br /><br/><br />It's exactly the same as the Vita, so it's comfortable to use, but being done so by a controller takes a few minutes to get used to but nothing special. But, you can still change each background to whatever image you want, use folders, and themes.<br/><br /><br/><br />So is it Worth It:<br/><br /><br/><br />A lot depends on what your buying it for. I bought it cause I rarely play my Vita at home when I have my sexy flat screen to use instead. Also when going hardcore into a game on the Vita, pretty much means my battery will die just when I'm about to get somewhere good, and the Vita TV doesn't have this problem. And finally a lot of the games I play are JRPGs, the monster hunter style games, and visual novel puzzle games like Dangan Ronpa, which all work wonderfully on the Vita TV.<br/><br /><br/><br />I also think it will be great to bring along on business trips or vacation. It's light, easy to travel, and can get hooked up to any HDMI TV easily. And most importantly doesn't run out of batteries.<br/><br /><br/><br />If I was looking for a second PS4, or a Video streaming device then I wouldn't have gotten it at launch, and would have waited till the streaming Apps have updated.<br/><br /><br/><br />Finally, owning a Vita and a Vita TV makes sense, if I only owned this I'd be missing out on some of the aspects of the Vita that really make it a stand out device. And games like Walking Dead would remain to be a frustration experience instead of what it is on the Vita an amazing blend of touch controls and actual controls.<br/><br /><br/><br />I really wish it didn't use the damn Vita memory cards, instead had some real internal memory, and that the Dual Shock 4 touch pad worked better with it. But a lot of the negative reviews are from people that wanted a Sony Apple TV or a Second PS4, and sadly those reviews are completely correct. It lacks a lot in those areas, and really isn't worth it if thats your only interest in the device, but I bought it to play Vita games on my TV, and works are expects, if not better.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-51215581694440098272015-02-13T12:05:00.001-08:002015-02-13T12:05:02.641-08:00Get Far Cry 4 [Online Game Code]<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Get Far Cry 4 [Online Game Code]</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/1B7CndD' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/1B7CndF' title='Get Far Cry 4 [Online Game Code]' alt='Get Far Cry 4 [Online Game Code]' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/1B7CndD' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />I, like many other people, absolutely loved Far Cry 3. It was a breath of fresh air in a sea of boring shooters. I've probably played through that entire game 4 or 5 times (on both PS3 and PC). Naturally, my expectations for FC4 was pretty lofty and for the most part, they've been met.<br/><br /><br/><br />First things first - it's a gorgeous game, even on medium settings. I was able to capture a few screen shots on "ultra" and if your rig can run it, you're in for a treat. It's simply beautiful. Character models and environments are superb. I'm sure the same holds true for PS4 and XBox1 versions. It's the cream of the crop.<br/><br /><br/><br />Secondly, this is a VERY familiar game. All the mechanics, as far as I can tell, are exactly the same, as are the skill trees. There are two trees (Tiger and Elephant), but a quick glance through them reveals they're pretty much the same. Other similarities: the guns are identical and you still get a lot of the same side quests. You'll get to liberate bell towers instead of radio towers. Among the new additions: using bait to lure animals and throwing knives (don't require a takedown like in FC3), the gyrocopter and the surprising inclusion of choice in missions. You'll occasionally have to choose between missions (the other mission will cancel out). I'm also glad the hang gliders are still around as that's my favorite, leisurely mode of travel.<br/><br /><br/><br />As for the story, well, it's just OK. After a brilliant and original set up, including an opening scene that's just wonderful (thanks to Troy Baker's Pagan Min), the story is just kind of so-so, largely because the Ajay, the protagonist, is about as exciting as Jason Brody from FC3. It seems that with Far Cry games, the villains get the best dialogue and are far more interesting characters. Troy Baker is fantastic, as he usually is (he's on quite a run playing the lead characters in The Last of Us, Infamous Second Son, COD: Advanced Warfare, Bioshock Infinite, etc). His Pagan Min is truly unhinged, yet utterly magnetic thanks to Baker's performance.<br/><br /><br/><br />Now to the technical bits. If you want the full experience, you're going to need a hefty rig. I've had to content myself with my graphics set to medium. My buddy, who also has the game (we were conversing over the phone while playing at the same time), has two video cards and he can't run the game on "ultra" settings. The game also crashed after 15 minutes of the opening cut scenes and I had to watch those 15 minutes of cut scenes a second time. When I tried to set my graphics to "NVidia" settings, I got a 15 minute freeze in which I couldn't do anything. Very frustrating. Ubisoft has said there will be a day one patch, so hopefully that will rectify some of the issues. By the way, it's a 21 gig download and then another 30-40 minutes to "unpack" it.<br/><br /><br/><br />In short, if you enjoyed FC3, you'll enjoy FC4. Just don't expect any huge leaps forward. What you get is a big beautiful sandbox with lots to do, fantastic gunplay and sneaking bits, and a terrific villain every bit as entertaining as Michael Mando's Vaas from FC3.<br/><br /><br/><br />I don't know that it's absolute must buy (especially on PC in which it be under $10 in six-nine months) at this point. I'd say definitely wait for a price drop, but it's a game definitely worth playing.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-89039129895045525272015-02-09T17:14:00.001-08:002015-02-09T17:14:44.377-08:00Buy Fox amiibo<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Buy Fox amiibo</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/176tog5' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/16IWykr' title='Buy Fox amiibo' alt='Buy Fox amiibo' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/176tog5' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />I purchased this as a form of home security. After a series of break ins in my neighborhood, I was forced to look into various forms of protection for my home, and I believe this one is the best. I placed Captain Falcon behind my front door, ever watchful, and ever vigilant. Last Friday, I came home to a five dead thieves in my front yard. The coroner stated that it was if they had all been beaten to death with a large, fiery, blunt object.<br/><br /><br/><br />Note: I leveled him up on Smash Brothers first. A level 1 Captain Falcon may not actually detect danger.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-76587708043500796712015-02-08T16:35:00.001-08:002015-02-08T16:35:55.728-08:00Get Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - PC/Mac<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Get Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - PC/Mac</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/S8OYZF' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/1hkgzfr' title='Get Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - PC/Mac' alt='Get Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - PC/Mac' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/S8OYZF' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />I played through the original Diablo 3 game and just finished the expansion. The original game was riddled with problems and many people were angry about it. Over the last year or so, Blizzard did a great job LISTENING to the people that play Diablo 3 and the game has completely turned around since then!<br/><br /><br/><br />Things fixed in original Diablo 3 game through patches (you paid for these when you bought the ORIGINAL game, not the expansion):<br/><br />-No more auction house!<br/><br />-Items drop for your character (stats you need)<br/><br />-Improved legendary drop<br/><br />-Legendary drops have fun attributes<br/><br />-Increased customization ability (no more being stuck to one build for your class)<br/><br />-Reduced reliance on magic find to get legendary drops<br/><br /><br/><br />These changes were all great and the gameplay is vastly improved with them.<br/><br /><br/><br />However, that is all with the original game.<br/><br /><br/><br />For the expansion, you get:<br/><br />-1 new playable class (crusader)<br/><br />-1 new act for the campaign (act 5) including 3 new boss fights that is roughly 2-3 hours depending on difficulty and how thorough you are<br/><br />-Adventure mode<br/><br />-New skills for your character (some of which are very fun)<br/><br />-New loot<br/><br /><br/><br />So when you separate the changes for the old game versus the new stuff from the expansion, it looks a little different. In terms of amount of content, the expansion seems more like a small DLC package than an actual expansion.<br/><br /><br/><br />Story: 2/5<br/><br />It's good but it is "few and far between." You get fed a tiny piece of story now and then, but most of the time you spend grinding on the gigantic maps trying to get to the next area. What little story there was, it was interesting. But there was not nearly enough to denote a 40 dollar price tag. In short, 3 new boss fights and just a bunch of grinding in between. They threw in some mini side quests but I don't think they add much to the game. They even reused some of the old models for monsters from the original game. The campaign just felt rushed in terms of story and more created for long term grinding playability. Would not recommend for the story.<br/><br /><br/><br />Gameplay: 4/5<br/><br />It's much better, but once again, it was better in the original game too after all the updates! The new act is full of big levels and lots of monsters, so if you love running around, killing things, and finding loot, it's perfect. It can be too big and a bit monotonous at times though for the average gamer.<br/><br /><br/><br />Adventure mode is just trying to give you a carrot on a stick to replay old quests and give you a goal while you grind. It is nothing special. You just might get a prize for doing the same thing you were going to do anyways.<br/><br /><br/><br />TL;DR - A 20 dollar game with a 40 dollar price tag. The new content is minimal, considering you get 1/4 of the story content of the original game for 2/3 the price of it. This expansion is definitely set up for the hardcore fans who just like to run around killing things aimlessly and hoping for loot. If you are playing it for any other reason than that (STORY), you can skip this title until it's cheaper.</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8499015495512502248.post-37596409777158775042015-02-06T16:17:00.001-08:002015-02-06T16:17:29.576-08:00Get Anker® Gaming Mouse, 7 Programmable Buttons, up to 4000 DPI, 5 User Profiles (bound to specific games), Omron Micro Switches<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><center><br /><h1>Get Anker® Gaming Mouse, 7 Programmable Buttons, up to 4000 DPI, 5 User Profiles (bound to specific games), Omron Micro Switches</h1><br /></center><br /><div style='clear:both;text-align:center;' class='separator'><a style='margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;' href='http://amzn.to/1yxlAKi' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img width='350' src='http://bit.ly/1wUJNyD' title='Get Anker® Gaming Mouse, 7 Programmable Buttons, up to 4000 DPI, 5 User Profiles (bound to specific games), Omron Micro Switches' alt='Get Anker® Gaming Mouse, 7 Programmable Buttons, up to 4000 DPI, 5 User Profiles (bound to specific games), Omron Micro Switches' border='0'/> </a> </div><br /><h2>Product Description</h2><br /><div class='content'><br /><h3 class='productDescriptionSource'> </h3><br /><div class='productDescriptionWrapper'>Become the next gaming legend. The Anker® 2000 DPI Precision Gaming Mouse puts unrivaled control of the battlefield in the palm of your hand.<br/><br /><br/><br /><b>Fits like a glove</b><br/><br />Engineered for maximum fit and comfort, the Anker® 2000 DPI Gaming Mouse conforms snugly to the contours of your hand. Smooth over-body grooves keep your fingers comfortably poised for action. With such a fitting ergonomic design, half the battle is already won.<br/><br /><br/><br /><b>Enhanced control</b><br/><br />What do rates of 2000 DPI, 6600 FPS and 1000 Hz give you? The sensitivity and speed to execute your every movement with a sharpness far beyond that of your competitors. The Anker® 2000 DPI Gaming Mouse puts you in full control when you need it most - when your (virtual) life is on the line.<br/><br /><br/><br /><b>Arsenal of options</b><br/><br />Stacked with an arsenal of customizable features such as 7 programmable buttons, macros, 4 default DPI levels and 5 separate profiles (bound to specific games), the Anker® Gaming Mouse allows you to perform every command with super-efficiency through an easy-to-use control panel. Light up the mouse's over-body with 4 color options, or turn it off to get down to epic battle.<br/><br /><br/><br /><b>Weapon of choice</b><br/><br />Not sure if 2000 DPI is enough to conquer your world? Check out Anker's line of gaming mice to find your perfect fit.<br/><br /><br/><br /><b>System Requirements</b><br/><br />Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP<br/><br />USB port<br/><br />Internect connection for software (reference to the manual for more information)<br/><br /><br/><br /><center><a href='http://amzn.to/1yxlAKi' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img src='http://goo.gl/bGN7WA' title='click here' alt='button' border='0'/> </a> </center><br /><br/><br /><b>CUSTOMER REVIEW</b><br/><br /><img width='200' src='http://goo.gl/d3rJmM' title='Best Review' alt='Review' height='43' border='0'/><br/><br />First off, I will let you know that I received this mouse from Anker in exchange for my honest opinion about the product.<br/><br /><br/><br />When I received the product, I was very impressed with the packaging to start off. It is very well presented in the box and it contained a lot of information about the product. After unboxing, I was kind of surprised that there was no software for the mouse included. The reason it surprised me was the the packaging was showing it off. So I started doing some searching, read the instruction manual. Ah-ok, it seems that I can download the software from the ianker.com site. Cool, save money on media costs, good idea! I go to the Anker site, search around, finally found the mouse, but nothing that says mouse software (Options for Manual and Driver). So off to youtube I go to see if someone else can point me in the right direction. Newer product, so I don't find the exact model up for review, but it says to get the driver link, in the description, to get the software. BANG! Got it!<br/><br /><br/><br />Plug the mouse in, plug and play kicks in and installs. I run the driver download and the software installs. Ok, now I start looking at it, trying to figure out the whole thing. The software seemed very easy to use at first, but ended up with me having a lot of questions. First, I knew that the mouse was 2000DPI at its highest, but the software was showing a possible 4000DPI and an active setting of 2500DPI. What's up? So I went in based on my knowledge of the 2000DPI. I attempted to setup a profile (Out of 5 possible) for the mouse using BF3 settings that I like. I switch up the buttons, set the different DPI ranges (2000, 1500, 1000, 500 Top to bottom), link it to the .exe for the game, and saved it. Minimized the software, loaded up BF3.<br/><br /><br/><br />I hopped into an empty server at first (My personal one "Taco Barn" (side note, any help to populate it would be nice!). I decided to run through the buttons to make sure they were functioning correctly. I had them set like this for trial:<br/><br /><br/><br />Wheel click: Main Weapon<br/><br />Back Thumb: Melee<br/><br />Front Thumb: Pistol<br/><br /><br/><br />I went through a normal progression, full clip main weapon, burst main weapon, switch to pistol, fire of a few rounds, switch to main weapon, fire full auto, melee. At least that is what I expected to do (my normal routine after setting up any mouse settings for the game). None of the buttons responded. :( I messed with the settings a little more in the Anker app, still no dice. So to get my review on the road, I adjusted the settings in BF3. Ran through the progression again, mouse worked flawlessly.<br/><br /><br/><br />During my test I was set to the highest DPI (based on the colors that the box showed for each setting). Which brings me to something I LOVE about this mouse. I come from using a Logitech G5, which also has changeable DPI settings. It is awesome to take peripheral look at the mouse and know what DPI I am set on. If I am sniping, a change in DPI helps with getting that precision shot, but when I am running and gunning, the precision is not needed as much (full auto bursts help a lot more). But the problem again comes in that I can't set the DPI changes up and have them function like I want with the software.<br/><br /><br/><br />So back to the mouse. It is very lightweight. It does not have a weight system, Anker does have an option that does though. I ran my G5 with no weights so the weight of this one was roughly the same. This mouse looks WAY COOLER than my G5. It fit in my hand very well, a lot like my G5, but I feel like this one has a lower profile, I don't feel it on my palm very much. The buttons are quick to respond and are easy to get to. There is no hesitation that I noticed in the movement of the mouse. The braided cord was just like my G5, so that nice as I didn't need to worry so much about snagging. The design and lights of the mouse add to the coolness factor and I love the cut out design between the two main buttons.<br/><br /><br/><br />Pros:<br/><br />Lighting allows for peripheral view of DPI setting<br/><br />Lightweight and ergonomic (fits really good in your hand)<br/><br />Buttons are easily accessible and responsive<br/><br />Braided cord<br/><br />Gold Plated USB connector<br/><br /><br/><br />Cons:<br/><br />The software (it could just be something I'm doing, but there is not really anything that explains it). All my illness about this product is for this software. I know it could be good if I could get it to work right.<br/><br />I think it would be cool to be able to switch to profiles, on the fly, without having to have them bound to a game. For example, I could setup a different profile for each kit in BF3, maybe I want my thumb button to drop a medic pack vs melee? Just a thought.<br/><br />Macros. I tried to set one up in the software that would pull the pistol, fire 3 bursts, then melee, but I could not use the mouse button in the macro? I found that kinda weird.<br/><br /><br/><br />Overall, I would say this is a great mouse. The DPI levels are pretty average with some of the more expensive mice out there. The ability to switch DPI on the fly is good, but again available in almost all gaming mice these days. The color difference on the settings is the key to this feature on this mouse. I have switched off of my G5 and will be using this mouse going forward. If I can get the software to work like I was hoping, I may come back and adjust the review.<br/><br /><br/><br />ANKER: Change the link on the site to include the work Software so that we know it is the drivers and software please. Thanks!</div><br /></div><br /></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03005409561607481567noreply@blogger.com