Been a long time.

Been a long time since I've done a post, and I'm posting about the biggest thing in Video Game, E3! E3 is the Electronic Entertainment Expo, and it shows the future of gaming. go over to www.g4tv.com to see videos and other interviews about the new systems and games that are on their way.

The Final of the Trilogy - Metroid Prime 3 Corruption

Once again writing about an older game (life can be so cruel sometimes ... must stay strong) and once again its a Metroid game and even better it is the thrilling finale of a trilogy.

This game follows Samus Aran as she discovers a new power source that makes her incredibly strong, but for a price. Though she gains power, she has become corrupted by this mysterious material that has entered her body. What does this mean? It means if you use this power too much and don't expel the excess energy quickly, its game over. (Which means she dies and you have to start from the last save point, which in this game can be hard to come by.) In addition to that, this game has an incredibly accurate shooting system that allows you to use the Wiimote to point and shoot at the various creatures you will encounter. In addition to these, I must say I was very impressed by how long the game is, and how much there is to it.
As you've learned by now, when I'm done ranting and raving you get to see if the money will be an issue for you (and it always is for me ... moving on). Well you have 2 choices when buying this game. You can buy it in the original form as shown above for a varying price range of $20-$50 or you can buy a combo pack that includes the whole trilogy of Metroid Prime games, used is about $65 at Gamestop, but the new are rare, so most likely you would buy on eBay for a varying price range. I would recommend just getting it by itself unless you know you are a fan of the space-fantasy, RPG, Shooters. Overall I give this game a 8/10 for its amazing game-play  and lengthy storyline.

You've Heard of the Originals, Now Heres the Other - Metroid Other M

As said before my video game funds are low, so here is a game that is only a couple of months old, "Metroid Other M."

This is a fantasy adventure game, where you take on the role of bounty hunter Samus Aran, as she fights evil space pirates, while revealing her past. This game basically plays like a first person shooting game, where you can use the Wiimote to point and shoot at specific targets and see through her eyes, but it also lets you see her from a distance and fight by controlling her from a distance. As a general rule, I don't play shooter games very much, they are okay, but I don't find them as something special and I tire of them quickly, but this game has an intriguing storyline, with a fantasy space theme (my favorite) and like many other good RPG games has cool bosses, and upgrades.
So your staring to agree with my mindset (the brainwashing begins hehehe ...) and your wondering how much. This game is about $50 and for the Nintendo Wii. Overall I think this game was good. The shift from first person to third person, makes this game interesting, it doesn't tire you out quickly like other shooting games do. I give this game a 8/10 for its good game-play and great story and world.

So Epic, the Only Way to Contain It Was with Yarn - Kirby's Epic Yarn

I know there are a lot of new games out right now that are awesome, but like many of you will eventually experience, my video game funds are empty. So here is a game from a couple months ago that will knock your socks off,(you'll understand the joke when you read further) Kirby's Epic Yarn

This game is about the Star Warrior Kirby and his epic adventure through Patch Land. (yes he's pink, cute and round, just deal with it, until you see him in action). Kirby eats a magical fruit and gets sucked into a  magic sock (you cant make this stuff up people, just trust me and keep reading). There he meets Prince Fluff and helps him on his journey to restore Patch Land to its former glory. You can unravel enemies into yarn, or even transform yourself into different shapes and forms to travel through the world. This came also has two player co-op, meaning two people can play at the same time  This all may sound corny, and cheesy to you, but I have played this game and can tell you it is really good. Kirby's Epic Yarn is a game that has a story and characters that are safe and fun for people of all ages, though cheesy its still really good.
So now your wondering "Okay, at least let me hear him through." Well, this game is for the Nintendo Wii, and is about $40-$50. Overall i give this game a 8/10 because it was fun to play, and something I have never seen before and sometimes thats all there is to it.

Back from the days of 2D Sprites - Super Mario Bros. Wii

One of the oldest genres of games (and i mean actual games, not some wanna be like pong) is the side-scrolling game. As the name implies you had a 2D character that would walk from left to right, and occasionally go up or down. They were the beginnings of greatness, because they gave us many titles we know today, such as Metroid, and one of the greatest of all Mario. Recently a game was released that would update the classic genre and use one of the biggest stars in video games to do so, here it is Super Mario Bros. Wii.

Super Mario Bros. Wii uses a 3D world but only allows you to move in 2D (left, right, up and down). The game follows the basic (and cliche) story line of the princess being stolen by the evil King Bowser (no idea what he's the king of). You, playing as Mario, must stop all of Bowser's minions then defeat Bowser and save the princess. This game (unlike many of the past and present) includes a Multi-player story line, meaning you can play with up to four people to progress through the story, but you only need 1 to actually play. In addition to playing in many different worlds, and defeating many different monsters you also get power-ups that make progressing easier, but you lose your power-ups if hit by a monster.
This is a classic Mario game, but I am a fan of that, so I give this game a 7.5/10 because of the fun classic game-play and the interesting updates. This game has been out for a couple of months, but it is still about $50 and for the Wii, but this is a remake of the classic style that is hard to find, so i would say this is a must for all gamers of all ages.

"Super" and "3D" What Else Do You Need? - Super Street Fighter 4 3D Edition

The 3DS is out and after all of the hype and such there is a desire for games that match the 3D effects flawlessly. Unfortunately there aren't many games out since it still is somewhat new, but here is a game that is a remake of another game, but has all of the 3D effects you would expect, Super Street Fighter 4 3D Edition!

As the name implies with the "3D Edition" this is a remake of a game that was on the Playstation 3, and Xbox 360, so the bar was set kinda high. Well I am here to tell you this game is AWESOME. The graphics are almost as good as the PS3 and Xbox 360, and the 3D effect is pretty good. Back to the game though, this is a fighting game that has about 35 characters, each having their own moves and fighting style. The fighting style is somewhat classic arcade style (with the low, medium, and heavy punches and kicks, and the touch screen is used for shortcuts to certain combos that you may use often.) You play through the arcade mode and story of each character as they enter a tournament to see who is the best fighter in the world. In addition to that there is a new feature where you can collect figurines of the characters and have them fight against the figurines of other players (and obviously you can fight against other players in the normal fight mode also)
Overall i give this game a 7/10 because I am a fan of the fighting game genre, and this game does it well, but also gives you so much to do in the game. Price wise this game is still new so the price is $40 plus tax, but if you want or have the 3DS this game is a good place to start for your new 3DS game collection.

Kinecting us with Video Games- The Kinect and Kinect Adventures

Went a bit out of order with these last two posts (my bad). I wanted to first introduce th Kinect and the game that comes with it. The Kinnect is a motion system (much like the Wii motes, and Playstation Move) for the Xbox 360. It sits on top of the TV (or whatever you want to put it on) and the camera (and other complicated technology that I don't understand) reads your movements and imputs it into the game. The main difference between this motion system and the other motion systems (mentioned above) is that you can do things on other parts of your body besides your arms. So far I have seen this system play dancing games, fighting games and mini games and it does it somewhat well. The only problem with the Kinect system itself is you need a well lit room, about 10 feet of space and minimal background movement (which are possible but not all the time). Okay now onto the game it comes with Kinect Adventures

Kinect adventures is basically a multi-player motion-game, mini-game, party-game game. (try saying that three times fast) You can work together with up to two people or just play by yourself. The games include guiding a raft down a river (trying to collect as many points as possible), using your hands and feet to stop a tank from leaking, and trying to catch floating water in space (all sound kinda weird but they are somewhat entertaining).
Overall I give this game a 6/10 for the initial amazement and fun. Once again this is one of those mini-game party-game games, so it does get old kinda quick and playing alone isn't that fun.
The Kinect comes either in a bundle with the Xbox 360 system (around $300) or by itself and with the game (about $150). If you have an Xbox or want an Xbox this is a definite must, since the Kinect has a bright future.