Plus ordered a ticket for North East Retro Gaming at the end of June which will be at Gateshead June 29th and 30th, and ordered a ticket for ONECon which is in Middlesborough on August 24th and 25th. I even found out that there is an Anime event/mini-con on my birthday in July which actully an awesome idea which is July 22nd for me but then again I don't want that day to come because I don't wanna be old

And in Septmeber there's going to be a 2-day event on a Sherlock Convention this was actully the best news I heard last Sunday through Facebook, but the worst part is that the convention is going to be around the same time as Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD Remix is released, thats even worse can't I do both?

Beaten BioShock Infinite last week and I loved every moment about that game plus Elizabeth made me going back for more. Even tough I don't play FPS games that often but BioShock was nothing but fun and even made me do this quick doodle drawing I'e done-

Playing the game again on 1999 Mode which is a challenge, you can also check out my review here- http://uk.gamespot.com/bioshock-infinite/user-reviews/811535/platform/ps3/

Beaten Ni No Kuni (PS3) today the final boss was a pain of chaos, also cleared the main story on Persona 4 Arena (PS3) and played a few online matches with a few of my friends. Speaking of Persona me and a friend are planning on organising Persona meet-ups which will happen very soon since Anime/Cosplay meets are getting bigger and bigger on the number of people turn up every weekend for an Anime meet-up. There's always a meet for Hetalia fans, Homestuck and My Little Pony fans, why can't there be a Persona meet-up group? Thats what my friend and I are hoping to do once we got everything sorted that is.

Hope you've enjoyed reading my crazy based on what my last few weeks have been like

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With that out of the way, here is the list:

10. Resistance: Fall of Man (tjsmoke63)

When the PS3 launched in 2006, it didnt exactly have a host of stand-out titles. One of them, however, that did stand out was a sci-fi first person shooter from Insomniac Games, who had previously been best known for their action platformers Spyro and the Ratchet and Clank series. Resistance: Fall of Man follows the exploits of Nathan Hale through an alternate history 1951 where the Earth has been invaded by a hostile alien species known as the Chimera. Hale makes his way through Britain, battling a variety of enemies while on foot and in vehicles (an early tank section stands out, and was one of the more fun missions in the game). Hale has at his disposal a wide array of weaponry with which to tackle the alien menace. In addition to your typical pistols and assault rifles, Insomniac, much as they did with the Ratchet and Clank series, also gives you some very creative pieces to take out your foe.

The Chimera are relentless as they are diverse

The Auger was one such weapon, whose primary attack is a rapid fire but the bullets burrow through walls and emerge with a greater strength, and the secondary attack creates a shield that blocks enemy fire, but allows you to shoot the enemy. With these weapons and documents you can find throughout the gameworld, Insomniac created a fresh alternative to your military shooters, and created a story that was both deep and rewarding. The game did well enough to spawn sequels. Resistance 2 hit consoles in 2008, Resistance: Retribution came out in the same year for the PSP, Resistance 3 hit consoles in 2011, and Resistance: Burning Skies released on the Playstation Vita. But none quite matched the first game, which still remains one of the best shooters to grace Sonys console.

9. Heavy Rain (tjsmoke63)

In 2010, developers Quantic Dream, the studio behind the PS2 game Indigo Prophecy (known as Fahrenheit in Europe) released a game that was very different from anything else on the consoles. More interactive drama than a standard game, Heavy Rain placed players in the shoes of four different characters in pursuit of the Origami Killer, a child murderer who leaves origami figures at the scene of the crime. The characters  include Ethan Mars, a man who has suffered tragedy and whose son is being held captive by the killer, Madison Paige, an investigative journalist, FBI profiler Norman Jayden, who has at his disposal a pair of high tech glasses that enable him to find clues, and Scott Shelby, a world weary private investigator looking into the case.

 Heavy Rains story puts many games to shame

The game was unique in that there was never a Game Over screen. Instead, if your character died or simply failed a challenge, the story continued on, taking into account the players actions and adjusting the story accordingly. It gave the game an immense amount of replayability and multiple endings (one count puts the number of endings around twenty), meaning each player had a unique experience while going through the game. Some players disliked the reliance on Quick Time Events (QTEs) but for this game they worked well. Also, conversation choices were given, and you had a limited amount of time to make your choice, which in turn reflected on how other characters in the game would react to you. It was a very intense experience that many gamers and critics embraced, and remains one of the most unique entries in the PS3 library.

8. Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time (rigbybot127)

The latest installment in the beloved Ratchet & Clank series of platformers (not countng All 4 One, and Full Frontal Assault) sees the separation of the titular duo, a continuation of the plot element introduced at the end of Tools of Destruction, and throughout the entirety of Quest For Booty (though you dont have to play that one, as its $15 for 4 hours, and the beginning of ACiT sums it up nicely). Ratchet must embark on the single most dramatic journey in the series, as he races to rescue Clank from Dr. Nefarious, before he destroys the universe by using The Great Clock, of which Clank and his helper, Sigmund are the current keepers of; all while Ratchet learns of his race, the Lombaxes, from one of his fathers best chums, Allister Azimuth, who may know more about the Lombaxes than he lets on. It ties in great with Tools of Destruction, as well as directly explains things that put the events of said game in motion.

With its Pixar esque graphics, its a sight to behold

If not for the amazingly epic story, then definitely get it for the near-flawless platforming/shooting gameplay, and awesome set-pieces and battlefields, as well as some interesting new time puzzles on Clanks levels; this game of which contains the most Clank sections in the series history. They are fun and challenging, but arent very large in quantities, unless you wanna go for the bonus Gold Bolt ones, but your mind will probably be reduced to mush before you finish all those.

7. LittleBigPlanet 2 (rigbybot127)

This is as wet as a creative persons dream can get. LittleBigPlanet 2 unleashes what is (quite literally) hundreds of games worth of assets at you, to assure that you and up to 3 buddies can have all the fun platforming in beautifully creative user-created worlds, but with all these assets, you dont have to stop there! You have the ability to create racing games, fighting games, tower defense games, first-person shooters, and much more, all for what is now a $20 dollar price tag (along with however much you spend on the games seemingly endless amount of downloadable skins, featuring the likes of The Muppets, Sonic the Hedgehog, Assassins Creed, Uncharted, Metal Gear Solid, which comes with a special paintball gun, and basically any other intellectual property you can imagine; the DLC for the original is also compatible, which means even MORE to choose from).

Multiplayer games are chaotically fun and a great ice-breaker

6. God of War III (tjsmoke63)

God of War III was the final chapter in the story of Kratos, finishing off the tale begun by Santa Monica Studio on the PS2. By this entry Kratos, the Greek warrior betrayed by the Gods, has reignited the Great War, and the game begins with Kratos storming Mount Olympus with the aid of the Titans. All does not go well, as Kratos is betrayed once again, this time by Gaia. The spirit of Athena appears once more to guide him, this time in search of the Flame of Olympus and Pandoras Box. Featuring plenty of characters and creatures from Greek mythology, the gameplay once again employed the brutal hack and slash found in the previous entries. Combos could be made using Kratos main weapon, the Blades of Exile, and the use of a secondary weapon, among them the Claws of Hades, the Nemean Cestus (a pair of fist gauntlets), and the Nemesis Whip.

One word to sum up the GOW series; epic

As before, unlocking chests released orbs that replenished both health and magic, as well as Gorgon Eyes, which upgraded health, Phoenix Feathers, which upgraded magic, and new to the series, Minotaur Horns, which upgraded items. In addition to combat, that game featured puzzles to solve and plenty of platforming sections. The story is a well written tale of vengeance, and is bolstered by strong voice acting and some jaw dropping visuals. The game remains of the best action adventure titles on the PS3, and offered a satisfying end to Kratos story, though Sony an Santa Monica Studio dont appear to be done with the character, as several prequels have been released. For those wishing to indulge in a fair amount of carnage this is the game to play.

5. Valkyria Chronicles (david)

A small nation overcomes all odds and emerges triumphant. War has never been forgiving and Valkyria Chronicles is filled with moments of sheer tragedy, personal loss that shakes the very foundations, and blooming romance that will tear at your heartstrings. Amidst the cookie cutter shooters and adventure games that has violence in spades, Valkyria Chronicles not only stands out for its beautifully crafted cel-shaded graphics but also for its unique and challenging gameplay. Like the Fire Emblem games which involve a lot of tactical planning and careful consideration before making a move, the sheer sense of accomplishment when you clear some of the latter stages is second to none. Which units do you deploy, who should make a quick dash through enemy lines, how to best thin out the enemys relentless assault? These are just some of the questions that players will ask themselves. And in a battle for supremacy  that can be shifted in one favor with one false move, the stakes are high in what is arguably the definite strategy game in PS3s long list of must-have titles.

Selvaria, a deeply troubled antagonist

4. Journey (rigbybot127)

Journey is not a game in any traditional sense. Sure there are collectibles, and you move your character like one moves a character in a third-person game, but Journey eschews the normal video game format of quests, attacking, and health, as well as the ability to die at all; for a rich, gorgeous atmosphere, with beautiful lighting techniques utilized, (as you can see from the above screenshot, has the best sand in gaming) coupled with a rewarding narrative, that doesnt rely on heavy exposition or any dialogue whatsoever, and instead allows you and a completely random stranger to look past superficial details, simply make little chirping sounds to signal your new friend over, and create a real emotional connection with one another, as well as memories that will last forever, with a person youll never see again, all on that mighty trek towards the omnipresent mountaintop.

A sight to behold

3. Ni No Kuni (david)

As far as JRPGs go, many havent been as good as they used to. Marred with dated mechanics that fail to recapture the excitement of progressing through a story, playing it too safe with predictable gameplay and relying on past successes simply isnt cutting it. Ni No Kuni with its strikingly beautiful animations is a game that is very much alive and a genuine throwback to JRPGs of old. With characters in which you genuinely care for, it sets itself apart by going back to basics, making exploration and leveling up fun again. Familiars, companions that you can serenade and recruit to your team after beating them, is a neat addition. Much like the addictive nature of Pokemon, there is much satisfaction to be gained when one manages to serenade a familiar. Varied in design and personality, each encounter with them calls for different strategies and weaknesses to exploit. With over a hundred of familiars to collect and train, one can easily spent countless hours just wandering around the mass landscape completing errands as well as hunting for that elusive familiar. This is one game you wouldnt want to miss.

This truly is a beautifully crated game

2. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (rigbybot127)

The full proverb is No Honor Among Thieves, which is certainly the case in Nathan Drakes second outing, and in most minds, his best. His first game showed a lot of potential, which was unfortunately not ceased due to clunky shooting controls and screen-tearing. Uncharted 2 takes its potential, and runs it up a very large hill, and has perfect framerate and zero screen-tearing, making it one of the most technically perfect console games ever made. Uncharted 2 pays homage to a lot of action-packed Hollywood movies (most notably the Indiana Jones series), and plays like a 12-hour movie, with all the action, romance, twists and turns you would expect from such; but the pacing is perfect, never gets stale, making it a joyride to play long after the credits roll.

A well crated adventure game, that doesnt let up

1. Metal Gear Solid 4 (david)

Storytelling in games, ranges from the downright bizarre (go ahead and Google Seaman, dont say we didnt warn you) to one that leaves you on an emotionally charged roller coaster ride and never lets up. Metal Gear Solid 4 is that game. With precision and fluidity coexisting effortlessly, the narrative is at its strongest in Metal Gear Solid 4. You see Snake isnt the same man; diagnosed with accelerated aging, he is wrinkled, nurses his stiff joints and is looking a lot worse for the wear. Although some cutscenes in the Metal Gear Solid series may be overly long, viewing them in its entirety is integral if one is to fully soak in the epic narrative. And in a game that has them in spades, each cutscene blends in seamlessly with smart gameplay that lets you tackle a stage in numerous ways. Do you take the stealthy route and pick off enemies one by one or go in guns blazing, shooting the living daylights of anyone who gets in your path? The choices you make and overcoming them on the harder difficulties is extremely rewarding as it is fun.  The fact that it debuted 5 years ago and yet remains at the very top of the list, is testament to just how great this game is. And if by some means you havent played it yet, we strongly urge you to give it a go.

Snake truly has seen better days

Standout moment: The fight between Vamp and Raiden, is choreographed to perfection. Once a pushover and a big pet peeve of MGS2, Raiden is not only more composed but also a much bigger badass.

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Hey.

School's been okay.

Backstage work for our flood appeal concert is hard.

It's this Saturday. The concert, I mean.

I've been drawing better.

I beat Skyla in Black 2. (FINALLY!)

It's getting colder.

I don't know what else to say.

*sigh*

Goodnight.

-Lauren

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 1. Place you wish to visit the most besides the obvious?

 Emm I would mind going to South Korea or China, and besides that anywhere snowy 

2. Future plans and goals? 

Emm to become a full qualified accountant and hopefully move out soon 

3. Think you'll stay single for a while? 

I haven't been single for 8.5years =P  well we had a break for a few mo this last year 

4. Worst game you've played in a while?

Emm I can only really think of Dirt showdown at te moment I am really struggling to get into  it, besides that I think call of duty black ops declassified even though it was quite good for the vita and it did show what the vita can do it wasn't worth the RRP. 

5. Anime you watched that you ended up regretting because it was terrible.

Naruto can't freaking stand it, and I can't understand why people watch it, it's just so awful. But if its a fall series I've watched I'd have to say ladies vs butler and Lamune 

6. Anime you can watch over and over again?  

Toradora!,



Neon genesis Evangelion



Cowboy bebop 
 

megamannt123 Asked you still enjoying your time on here?  

Sure....? For me its far more you guys than the site honestly I think the sites a bit sucky its self 

would you draw more Negima manga if you could? 

I wouldn't have the time =P but if I did it'd mainly be about Yue =P

 

benleslie5 Asked 

1- Favourite game for 2013 so far?

Probably Fire emblem Awakening

 

2- Any plans for the Summer? 

Working =[ Me and my girlfriend may go on holiday somewhere and maybe move out hopefully

3- Coffee or Tea? 

Tea I don't drink mudwater 

 josephl64 Asked 

1. What are your top 5 favorite anime?
 Emm it kind changes a lot but I'd say 

1-Toradora!



2-Neon Genesis Evangelion



3-The disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya



4- school Rumble



5- mobile suit Zeta Gundam



(anime-planet images) 

2. What are some great games released only in Japan that you would recommend?

 Gundam Extreme VS

The reminiscence of  Haruhi Suzumiya

Ex Troopers

Senran Kagura  

altyendings Asked  

1. If you could invent anything in the world what would it be? 

The Mobile suit =P or Evangelion  

2. Why do you think Zeon is better than ZAFT?

Because like seed it has no soul unlike original gundam  

3. What are you looking forward to the most in the next batch of consoles? 

Emm some new JRPG'S =P 

4. Batman or Superman? 

don't be silly Batman, I hate superman and most superheroes besides a few 

5. Eat more toast.... 

No because its burnt 

resident4evil05 Asked 

1. If you could go anywhere (but Japan) where would you go and why. 

South Korea looks nice, I wouldn't mind anywhere snowy to go snowboarding. Either 

2. Now that Negima! is done, now what are you going to mainly read? 

At the moment I plan to try and catch up with Hayate the combat butler as I'm about 5 volumes behind I own them I just haven't had chance to catch up but I'm reading them mainly I between new volumes  

3. You prefer CD/DVDs or Downloads? 

I prefer a psychical game if it comes to stuff like PS3, vita and 3DS,PC I couldn't care less, I only buy blu rays but I don't have the time or room for CDs at all its a dead format to me. 

4. Seen any good movies lately? 

I rarely watch films, but I did watch the new remake of Total Recall last night that was very good  

5. What do you think of SEGA just giving their IPs to the Wii U? First Bayonetta 2 and now the Yakuza Collection. 

As long as I can play Yakuza on PS3 and later PS4 I couldn't care less 

6. Who are some of your favorite youtube up-loaders?  

None I don't have the time for YouTube, and I'd rather play a game that watch someone playing a game, I used to like the yogcast while at uni playing minecraft but I think they went incredibly douchey 

RangerFirePower Asked Are you into visual novels and if so, what are some that you recommend?

Emm I like the idea of them but I don't have time for them, I don't play hentai games though, I have finished Virtues last reward while I loved and I'm working through the reminiscence of Haruhi Suzumiya and Toheart2DX plus on ps3 at the moment using guides and enjoying them. I also have a ffew on iOS that I'm enjoying. 

matastig Asked 

1.What anime do you regret watching?

 The 24 episodes of Naruto I'll never get my time back there, Lamune, ladies vs butlers, jinki extend special,

2.Your Favorite drinks. XD 

Monster Energy

 

3.Your Favorite Shooter/RPG/and Action video game ^^ 

Shooter- Binary Domain by far



RPG- Valkyria chronicles or Star ocean till the end of time





Action game- =? Metal gear peace walker  


4.What Sport do you play? 

I used to snowboard but haven't for a while =[ 

5.Whos had the greatest influence on your life and why? 

Emm I can't really say anyone I've tried to live my life by me

6.What are the qualities that you admire in your friends? 

Reliability and guess wer share intrests 

7.If you could meet anyone (Famous ) in the world, who would it be and why? 

Hideo Kojima because he's awesome

Ken Akamatsu convince him to do a Negima! Spin off based around Yue Ayase

God.....?

8.Whats your "secret" ambition? (a.k.a world domination =P )

To become rich so I can just spend money on models, games, manga and anime and basically live my live like Nagi Sanzen'in from Hayate the combat butler.

 

9.Your idea of a good time? (other than Anime/Video games XD ) 

Manga, sleeping and I love building Gunpla 

10.Whats one thing youd like to change about yourself? (honestly!! ^^ ) 

My voice when I hear it played back, =[ Hence I won't do Vlogs 

11. If your life were a motion picture, what would the title be?  

I can't think of anything, maybe " You have Parcel" 

12. What is the hardest thing youve ever had to do? 

Probably my degree 

13.How would you describe yourself? =P

 I'm pretty caring, but I always have to takes intellectual approach to everything and I think things through before I do them. 

Darkman2007

 what is your favorite fighting game? 


For many many years it was Dead or alive 2 ultimate on the original Xbox but I think Persona4Arena has taken its place 

Dam505 Asked 

favorite RPG your playing just now  Atelier Meruru its brilliant I love it

 

favorite anime character this year

 Emm though it won't count as she's been in previous Series Hinagiku Katsura from the Hayate the combat butler series 


If she didn't then I'd have go with either  nanami from Sakura-sou (if it counts as it was 12-13)

 

Or Ikagura from Senran Kagura

  

PS vita or DS

Vita my 3DS just sits there gathering dust

what the hardest game you ever played

Emm I'm playing Dragons Dogma at the moment and that can be a bit unforgiving But if I had to pick one the one that comes to mind is Spelunker on the PSN, I can only get through it by saving and reloading if I die too much, but it is a fantastic game

G

erardoExber You will continue to be here in Gamespot with us after you get married?  

Emm to be honest I've thought of that as being the day I leave but who knows,


Anyway Thats it hope you enjoyed thanks for reading I'm sleepy now Just gonna finish Kousaka's ending on Toheart2DX Plus Then sleep got work tomorrow =[



 

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This one of the last (if not THE LAST) series you havent screwed up yet. 

PLEASE. MAKE SB4 WORLDWIDE.

- Thank you

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The interactibles are incredibly over-powered and they shouldn't be unblockable. While they are nowhere near as unbalanced as the random items in Super Smash Bros., it's hard to take Injustice as a serious tournament fighter (which I assume it's trying to be) when you can take off nearly a quarter of your opponent's life bar with the press of a button. Granted, none of them are unavoidable, but it's pretty damn hard to avoid some, if at all in certain situations.

Then, of course, you have some character traits that are clearly better than others since they're applicable to more situations. Grundy's for example allows you to multiply your power or defence by 2 (or whatever the actual value is) if you complete his chain of throws, and the effect lasts for the duration of the whole match, or until you decide to use a different effect. You can then use this to your advanatage and create set-ups that do over 70% damage or you can significantly reduce damage done to you. 

Compare the previous trait to say, Ares', which basically acts a projectile and/or combo extender that has cool down time and doesn't really offer *that* much more of a edge over your opponent.

While the idea of specific character traits is interesting, they seem more like gimmicks than ideas that serve the core game play (The Flash can even initiate bullet time - and that's something I just find ridiculous).

Also, while I'm not all that into memorizing frame data for fighting games, it's a nightmare for those that do because after some research and watching a good number of tutorial videos, turns out the frame data displayed on the command lists are wrong. Not much of a complaint from me personally, but I understand why this would be problematic for the much more dedicated players. 

But with these few complaints (and a few more that I'm too lazy to write), is the game good fun? Well yeah, it is, once you get comfortable with the controls. But it is definitely in need of some patches. 

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Boobs

This sorceress has giant boobs. She's going to be in a video game. This is a problem.

Kotaku and Gearbox have pinned Vanillaware's lead artist and president with being everything from a teenage boy to a sex-offending criminal. There's no shortage of slurs and swears in what is no longer a discussion as it is a schoolyard name-calling match. I'd say Gearbox is winning, by the way. I guess stones thrown from glass houses pick up momentum.

Why is it that we've reached a point where breast size is equal to controversy? Gaming characters have a long line of big breasts, ranging from fighting games, to actions games, RPGs, and so forth. It wasn't an issue then, but it certainly is one, now.

Most of this rage comes from an industry that wants to shed the days when the industry was a boy's-only (if it ever was) clubhouse and allow admittance for females. Any girls who want to play in the house shouldn't have to play with GI Joes, sure. But should they only be able to play with Barbies that have their clothes sewed on and breasts hacked off? That doesn't sound right.

Any videogame character with large breasts is automatically sexist. This is a scientific fact. Any sexualized female is a part of a male-centric power fantasy. This is what we're supposed to believe.

But does this fit every fantasy? 

The Fantasy

There is this concept that videogames since the 80s have been developed for straight white male boys. Anything that doesn't go out of its way to show how progressive it is is clumped here.

The concept is that the boy plays as a big, strong, muscle-glimmering alpha male who roams around, beating things up with his alpha man fists and saving the super sexual woman. Imagine something along the lines of Golden Axe--but forget that you could play as a woman. Something like Mario--except neither of those leads are sexualized. Maybe Mega Man--but he's an adorable robot and doesn't save a woman. Maybe, ahm--you know just smash those three games together and you'll see what games supposedly have always been.

Gamers have argued that men in videogames are just as sexualized as women, but the counter-argument here is that the men are a part of the male fantasy as well. The male plays the big strong man saving the sexual woman. Easy enough.

Here's the problem in pushing this idea into Dragon's Crown: You are the female. You don't have to save her; you don't have to win her over. You play as her kicking ass and saving the day. She's her own power fantasy. So then, who is this power fantasy for?

To say that it's for straight males again leaves little room for women to have fantasies at all. This isn't even to mention the fantasies of gay or bisexual people, let alone transsexuals. Figuring out what fantasy is for whom is tricky and pretty well impossible.

One thing I do know is that my girlfriend always prefers to make a character for herself who has big breasts and wears provocative outfits. She's a straight white female. She should hate this, but she genuinely enjoys being a badass and sexy woman who saves the day. She says she likes to play as "pretty" women. And why wouldn't she, if the concept of the male power fantasy is that we like to play as rugged, handsome men? Women should find escape in pretending to be those stereotypical caricatures of themselves, too, right?

Why would women only want to play as rugged, flat-chested she-hulks 

All-Inclusive

The gaming industry wants to include women now more than ever. With sexist slander, employment issues, and violence agaisnt digital women causing controversy, it's easy to understand why.

So the industry reacts. They react by lashing out, screaming slander, and fighting against people's creative expressions, because they don't agree with those expression. That's not how inclusion works. 

Not only that, but it's an impossible way to include women in games. You can't tell the rain to stop raining, and you can't tell an artist not to draw breasts. The idea isn't to make less games that feature super sexualized women, it's to make more games that have what would be considered the standard archetype for women. The industry sees where women are being under-served in their escapist fantasies, and they need to fill those gaps. They don't need to lash out at those who are not.

So then the gaming industry is doing that, right?

Of course not. In fact they're completely against it.

With Epic expressing that a Gears game starring a female would never sell, and the developer of Remember Me describing their trials and tribulations with publishers demanding the protagonist of their game be a male, it seems like the game industry doesn't actually want games that appeal to women. They want manly masculine games for men, because girls don't buy games.

But then they yell at people who make what they consider manly masculine games for not trying to appeal more to girls?

The industry is in an inclusive conundrum right now where it knows that it needs to make games for women, but no one wants to take the first step and actually do it.

In the West, anyway.

Japan is Better

The country responsible for the jiggling woman that has burned a fire of controversy is actually the country doing inclusion right. They make dating sims, dress-up games, RPGs, and plenty more solely crafted for a female audience. Not to mention Capcom was the only publisher willing to pick up Remember Me. They actually have a system in place where boys and girls can play with their Barbies and GI Joes, big breasts and no, together in harmony.

The Western gaming industry makes a lot of fuss about the Japanese industry, where they are and how they have to catch up to where we are, but this is a case of not recognizing when something is actually ahead of its time. They're in the future we're too afraid to reach. They should be the model, not the issue.

We're also yelling at a completely different culture to be more like us, so that's a problem, too.

So, What Do We Do?

If the gaming industry wants to be more inclusive to women, then it needs to be more inclusive. They need to make games with strong female leads, make the games they think girl gamers want. But they can't try to force games featuring sexualized females out the door. It's not only the opposite of inclusion, but it's also impossible. Everyone has different fantasies; there's no way to know who wants what. They just need to make a little bit of everything.

Games for Western girls are coming, and they will come soon--

As soon as the industry has the balls (or breasts) to be more like the country they point fingers at and say is so far behind them.

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I've been spending a lot of time pairing up characters so that they get married and then I get to meet their time-traveling  progeny. It's fun to see what characteristics the parents pass on to their kids and get an extra perspective on this doom-and-gloom future everyone is ranting on about. It's also rewarding to fill out my party with new blood; the excitement of new life offers a soothing counter to the anguish of life lost.

Today I mourn Vaike.

Look at this cocky bastard. Weird chains dangling off his neck collar like so much Ylissian bling. Can't be bothered to keep track of his axes. Refers to himself not just in the third-person, but makes himself into a proper noun: "The Vaike." No shirt, no helmet, no problem. 

But what a soldier! When he torqued those practice-hardened muscles back and uncorked a ferocious axe strike, the Risen rose no more. He was a fierce fighter and a trustworthy ally, lending unbending support and an easy smile to all his compatriots. We'll all remember "Teach" sharing his strategies and tips freely, solicited or no. His confidence, his self-assurance, and his gusto made us all better soldiers, better allies, and better friends. 

Vaike, for your rockin' hair, your rockin' bod, your rockin' attitude, and your rockin' axe, we salute you. Rock in peace.

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I hope everyone's week is moving along pleasantly. Mine is going just fine. Friday can't get here fast enough though.

In this here blog, I'm just gonna toss up some gameplay footage I made using FRAPS that I uploaded to Youtube recently. I've been recording snippets of retro goodies and obscure, yet pretty cool, stuff. Stuff I think you may find interesting.

First up, we have Super Crossfire by Radiangames. Got it off Gamersgate, DRM-free. Generic name, but not-so-generic game. Super Crossfire is a retro shooter with a twist: the ability to teleport between the top and bottom of the screen. This dynamic works well in strategy, as dodging enemy fire becomes paramount. Even more of a challenge is when some enemies are able to nullify your dodging or are protected from you at a facing angle. What could've easily been another throw away retro shooter tunred out to be an addictive breath of fresh air.

Next up, we've got another retro goodie by Radiangames: Inferno+ Like Super Crossfire, I snagged this one off of Gamersgate, DRM-free. This game plays like a maze meets puzzle meets a bit of stealth hybrid. WASD for movement and mouse for aiming. Environmental obsticles actually aid you in avoiding enemy fire and maneuvering around swarms of weaker enemies as they attempt to overwhelm you. Again, this could've been throw away stuff yet turned out pretty damn good.

Another kickass retro game I managed to snag off of Gamersgate, DRM-free, was Ether Vapor Remaster by Eidelweiss and Capcom. I know Steam has it too. But Gamersgate's version has no DRM. And y'all know I prefer non-DRMed stuff. Well, the footage speaks for itself. Check it out.

Well, I gotta bounce. But not before throwing y'all some Torchlight II footage off my Steam account. And, here, have a gander at my Raptr gamercard.

Take Care

-nate1222/hare1222 on Steam/hare122275 on Youtube/hare1222 on Raptr

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As Promised I have finished My Elizabeth Drawing, this one was my toughest Drawing Ever! I've spent A week for It, I really gave It love to make It as best as I can! and here It goes hope everyone like It:

The Original Picture Is 7K resolution, 1gig, and 234MB TIF version Couldn't Upload It but Have Uploaded some Good JEPEC Versions for Web So for the best Image check out my DevianArt Link and Also you can Add me there If you are member of that Site : Elizabeth High Res Picture

And Here Another Version:

High Res Pic for this one

And I hope It brings Smile on your faces I know It will bring Smile on Scott Face Right Buddy? lol

Right Now Time Is 2:29 AM and I have Spent one Week each day more than 5 hours working on this Concept Art So really I am out of Energy to go deep and talking about this Game, All I can say Bioshock Infinite Is a true meaning of Great Game and you will enjoy It, If It wasn't I really wouldn't spend this much time and Energy to show my love and Passion about It! well of Course everyone has their own taste some people may not like It We Respect All

Beside Game Spot has some really Great Videos that Talks about It In good Details go check them out If you didn't.

I Like to do some Fan Art Drawings for my Favorite Video Games, They are good for Practicing and making good Artworks, I will Write some new Blogs Later On about Games I have finished and more stuff.

Well I guess That's All I have to say , Thanks everyone for Reading and up coming Comments lol

_Makan

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(to be fair to all of you, I blame my offline friends 95X more than you guys but still...)

For real though, this show is way too damn good. It's like crack. Even more addicting to watch than Breaking Bad, and I didn't think that was possible. Can't believe I've been missing out for so long!

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He didn't pull me from a burning building or rescue me from a frozen lake. But when I was suffering from a depression that had me constantly on the brink of suicide, he was the man who kept me on this side of the abyss. 

He was my therapist, but that word is so clinical, and doesn't accurately describe who Dan was to me. Friend? Yes, even though I usually only saw him in the confines of the office of a mental health clinic in Warren, PA. Father figure is more accurate, I suppose, but whatever you call him, he was the one that convinced me that life was worth living. His office was the safest place on the planet. It was there that I felt most vulnerable, and most cared for. He is the reason I am still here today, rather than a memory, or at very least, rather than a human husk, withering away in a hospital for the remainder of my days. 

He shared with me stories that a professional therapist shouldn't generally be sharing with his patient, and yet it was exactly the right thing to do in my case. I would record myself playing Christmas music on cassette tape and give it to him as a Christmas gift. I went to a church where he was a guest pastor one Sunday and marveled that this man could radiate such kindness and generosity. I read about his exploits with his boy scout troop, and wondered if those young men knew how fortunate they were that someone like Dan could be in their lives. 

I also know that Dan was an imperfect man. But I wasn't prepared to discover that several weeks ago, this man responsible for me being here to share this story today went missing. Vanished from his house, his wallet and keys left behind. No note, no goodbye to his wife Penny, no sign of a break in, no indication that something was wrong. He was simply gone. 

The police have searched, and the Conewango Creek and local branch of the Allegheny River have been scoured. No one knows if Dan, at the age of 69, wandered off to take his own life, or fell into the river and was washed away. Perhaps he was discontent and troubled, and decided to travel where he couldn't be found and live out his last days in peace. Perhaps he simply went for a walk to some unknown place and suffered a heart attack, and hasn't been found in spite of the exhaustive search. 

But it doesn't seem that Dan is coming back. 

The last time I talked to Dan was a few years ago. He sent me an email entitled "The real story...for those with a warped sense of humor." It was a typical viral email that people might send, this one with pictures of fairy tale princesses as they might have ended up. Snow White with her several babies and a good-for-nothing prince sitting in front of the TV. An obese Little Red Riding Hood wandering through the forest, sipping on a Big Gulp and carrying a basket full of bread. It certainly wasn't the most socially sensitive communication, but it's what I have. 

I love you Dan. I hope that you are close to God now. 

Edit: My mom shared this YouTube link with me of Dan leading vespers in 2012. http://youtu.be/dmVaCIoxeI0

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• Metroid
• Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

GBA

• F-Zero: Maximum Velocity
• Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
• Mario Kart: Super Circuit
• Mario vs. Donkey Kong
• Wario Land 4
• WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$

NDS

• Chrono Trigger
• Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!
• Professor Layton and the Last Specter
• Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 

3DS

• Pro Evolution Soccer 2012 3D
• Resident Evil: Revelations

GCN

• Super Mario Sunshine
• The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker

Wii

• The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

PSP

• Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions
• Patapon
• Patchwork Heroes
• Piyotama
• Tekken 6

Vita

• Chronovolt
• Disgaea 3: Absence of Detention
• Foosball 2012
• Gravity Rush
• Jet Set Radio
• Ninja Gaiden Sigma Plus
• Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack
• Uncharted: Golden Abyss
• Wipeout 2048

PSX

• Wild Arms
• Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
• Castlevania Chronicles

PS2

• 007: From Russia with Love
• Grand Theft Auto III
• Grand Theft Auto: San Andres
• Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
• Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow
• Ultimate Spider-man

PS3

• Anomaly Warzone Earth
• Awesomenauts
• Bioshock 2
• Bloodrayne: Betrayal
• Borderlands Game of the Year Edition
• Choplifter HD
• Closure
• Darksiders
• Double Dragon Neon
• Dungeon Defenders
• Fatal Inertia EX
• Guardians of Middle-earth
• Hard Corps: Uprising
• Joe Danger 2: The Movie
• Just Cause 2
• Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
• LittleBigPlanet 2
• Mega Man 10
• Mega Man 9
• NBA Jam: On Fire Edition
• NFL Blitz
• Outland
• Payday: The Heist
• Quantum Conundrum
• Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
• Renegade Ops
• Resident Evil 5: Gold Edition
• Retro City Rampage
• Rochard
• Saints Row 2
• Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game
• Sideway
• Spec Ops: The Line
• Starhawk
• The Cave
• The King of Fighters XIII
• The Sly Collection (2 and 3)
• The Walking Dead (Episodes 1-2)
• Vanquish
• Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
• Zombie Apocalypse: Never Die Alone

PC

• Amnesia: The Dark Descent
• And Yet It Moves
• Bastion
• BIT.TRIP RUNNER
• Botanicula
• Cogs
• Crayon Physics Deluxe
• Gratuitous Space Battles
• Hammerfight
• LIMBO
• Lone Survivor
• Machinarium
• Psychonauts
• Samrost 2
• Shadowgrounds: Survivor
• Shank
• Super Meat Boy
• Superbrothers: Sword & Sorcery EP
• Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition
• Terraria
• Windosill

GEN

• Sonic the Hedgehog 2
• Streets of Rage 2

MSX2

• Metal Gear
• Metal Gear 2

Arcade

• Altered Beast

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