After a long leave of absence I've returned, expect the following updates to take place starting today to the end of this week:

-New Reviews Detailing games listed below.

-I'l be active soon in the following forums: "Wii", "DS", sometimes "PSP", and other forums soon.

-I will be visiting Union forums (of those that I belong to) to see what activity is going on.

-All messages sent to me (that have not been answered) will be answered ASAP.

-New blog posts detailing my opinion on E3 game coverage will take place.

Here's a list of game reviews I plan to write (these will be written with careful calculation and accuracy, the order in which I will write them is from start to bottom):

-"FFTA2: Grimoire of the Rift" (for DS)

-"Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin" (for DS)

-"The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess" (for Wii)

-"Final Fantasy X" (for PS2)

-"Final Fantasy X-2" (for PS2)

-"Final Fantasy Tactics" (for PS1)

These games will be reviewed by me, expect them to be reviewed starting now to mid-August. There are many other games that I will review but these are the one's that I wish to review first.

Also: Thanks to all the useful support from all my friends here on GameSpot.

Sincerely:

-V

P.S.

 Don't forget that I promised to review "Oracle of Ages" and "Oracle of Seasons", and write a guide for FFTA2 (not a walkthrough thought), I haven't forgotten about these, expect these projects to be completed soon  

Well, in this blog post I want to talk about my two favorite handheld Zelda titles: "The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons" and "The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages" (both for GBC). These two games really amazed me (I was around my early teens). The reason I loved these games so much is that they brought with them a sort of "magic" feeling (the feeling you get when you're playing a revolutionary game that sends good chills down your spine). The game brought with it the awesome graphics of "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past" (for SNES), an amazing soundtrack (and sound effects), and a storyline combination (that affected both worlds in the game).

The games brought a sort of password-system that you got a password in one of the two games to input it in the other one, each password unlocked new features, be it: new items/accesories, weapon or item upgrades, or storyline additions (if you pass both games you can battle Ganon in one of them). It also introduced a new system to customize Link with "rings". These rings where found at different locations, in dungeon chests, worldmap secret locations, and such, equipping rings (Link can equip only one at a time) gave him special abilities (not REQUIRED to complete the game, but they were useful and provided aid in doing so).

But the most ABSOLUTELY AMAZING thing about this game was (and still is for me): it was portable. I didn't have to turn off the system to leave my house, or to go someplace else, I could just take it with me. The other great feature was that it was TWO games (which interacted with each other). Now the first of these two games that I played was "The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of SEASONS", I really enjoyed the gameplay in both games (by the way, both game's storyline's, bosses, etc, are completely different), but the storyline of "The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of AGES" was more enjoyable in my opinion.

In the end, I just have to say that these games have been lost in my collection (and I can't find my GBC), so what I plan (or am going to TRY to) do is buy the games again (hopefully GameStop is still selling them, used of course), obtain a GBC (I already know where and how) and play the games all over again (and seriously, the 2-d handheld Link titles are better than the new 3d title for DS, sorry thats my opinion). Then in the future (far away) I will write reviews for these two amazing games.

Wish me luck! Sincerely:

-V

P.S.

Some of you may notice that I'm a bit innactive in the forums lately, this is due to the fact that I'm a bit busy with some things (but will continue to write in my blog and visit the forums sometimes). I will be more active when I can and when I find it necessary. Also, the guides/reviews that I've promised to write will have to be delayed for a while (quite a LONG while), but everything arrives when it arrives.

So sorry for all the delays but I have a lot of things to do (I will continue writing in my blog and hopefully messaging with all my GameSpot friends).

Thanks for your patience!

I'm still playing "FF Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift" (for DS), and I really have to say that after playing for 28+ hours, I'm still not even a bit bored/tired of it's amazing gameplay. This is a game that I really love, but unlike other game's, I'm planning on writing a guide for this one. It won't be a full walkthrough (that's all I'm going to say), but I plan to upload a guide for this game soon (can't promise when thought).

I will edit/update this post as soon as I've uploaded the guide (or FAQ), wish me luck!

Sincerely:

-V

Honestly, I'm just SO amazed and entertained with "FF Tactics Advance A2" great gameplay (even after playing for 5 hours only, yeah, non-stop since I bought it this morning lol) and entertaining graphics and battle system that I just can't put it down. I had to force myself to save and turn it off so I could eat breakfast, take a shower, finish some work, and charge it for a while (right now I REALLY REALLY wanna play), but of course I have a "Gameplay Code" of self-restraint and control, anyhoo, back to the game:

To anyone who likes RPG's, enjoys FF (Final Fantasy), or is merely looking for a good game to purchase for the DS: BUY THIS GAME ASAP! It's incredible, beyond my words of description (maybe its because I'm a deep-soul FF gamer....) but it's simply beyond my words to describe, you just have to play it for yourself.

I plan to write a review of course (after I've played the game to the fullest and unlocked/mastered EVERYTHING in it), maybe in 1-2 weeks so stay alert during that time.

For anyone who wishes to know how I would describe this game in three words: 1. Beautiful, 2. Instant-Classic, 3. RPG Masterpiece.

I know I've described little in the game, but I think it's unfair for me to comment and post an honest opinion until I've played the game for a good amount of time and completed it (I'm playing in "Hard" mode by the way), so as soon as I've played it for a while (or passed it), you WILL hear more opinions/short-review in this blog about the game (without spoilers of course).

Sincerely:

-V

EDIT: I found this AMAZING review for the game (it's from IGN), here's the link (I really recommend watching it):

http://ds.ign.com/dor/objects/869381/final-fantasy-tactics-a2-fuuketsu-no-guurimore/videos/fftactics_vidreview_061908.html

Well I'm super excited about "Final Fantasy Tactics Advance A2" coming out (who isn't?), so today I got my old copy of "Final Fantasy Tactics Advance" (for GBA) and started playing it again, and I'm glad to report that's its still full of the original fun and great gameplay that came with it when I bought it.

So yeah, I'm officially gonna buy A2 the day it comes out (I'm gonna try to be there first thing in the morning lol), I hope that GameStop brings plenty of copies of the game (so it doesn't sell out), I didn't reserve the copy of the game (they usually don't run out, unless its something like "FFXIII" or "Kingdom Hearts"). I expect and really wish that A2 brings the same great storyline and amazing fun and gameplay that its precedorbrought.

I've played every Tactics game that's ever come out (and proud to say I've passed them all), but what I really loved about "FF Tactics Advance" was that it introduced new features, jobs, races, and more insight into the world of Ivalice, I also enjoyed the fact that it wasn't so dark as "FF Tactics: The War of the Lions" (which I also LOVE) but didn't ruin its characters at the same time. FF Tactics Advance also introduced more features/changes into the battle system (an example would be laws and judges), all Tactics titles are amazing and I expect no less from A2.

I hope you're all excited like I am about A2, See ya!

-V

Well, I want my friends and people around GameSpot to know more about me (not personal stuff, just basic stuff), well I've decided to let you in on a few more info. about me:

1. Music: Well, my favorite band would be "The Beatles", honestly they're the best band in the entire world that brought a revolution to Rock and Pop, their songs are known all over the world and even children to adults sing their songs. I also enjoy music by "Coldplay", "U2", "Radiohead", "Red Hot Chili Peppers", "David Bowie", "John Lennon", "Paul McCartney", "The Bee Gees", "Queen", "Michael Jackson", "Rolling Stones", "Sting", "The Police", and many more bands and artists (I mentioned my favorites!).

2. Literature: When it comes to books, I love them, all types (except gothic novels and such depressing stuff), I like to read TIME magazine and learn about the world by reading "National Geographic" magazine. I'm a BIG anime fan (aka: ottaku) and enjoy going to conventions with friends dressed up in Cosplay (I always write a blog post after each one) and hanging out at Borders Bookstore with friends. I enjoy fiction novels and novels about cooking (I like to cook lol, I'm learning new stuff little by little). I also like to read Archie comics every now and then to laugh a bit. I despise gossip columns and celebrity news and such stuff (its below me in my opinion).

3. TV Shows: To get through this part, I'm gonna name my favorite tv shows (not including Anime series): Lost, Heroes, Doctor Who?, Star Trek (all 5 series and 10 movies), Scrubs (LOVE SCRUBS!!), The Colbert Report, Jericho, and many more.

4. Movies: Wow, I have too many movies to write about here (maybe in another blog post about myself).

5. Interests: Computers and Technology, Enjoying Life and Living it with Honesty and Good-Will, spending time with my family, hanging out with friends, reading and watching news about the world (different types, sometimes politics as well), reading (different types of books and novels), video games (not addicted or all the time, but I play frequently), listening about other people's opinions on different things and sharing my own thoughts on them!!

Well there, now you know a bit more about me, next time I do something like this I'l include more about movies and photography, well thats all for now.

Sincerely

-V