A Gamer Girl's random musings, thoughts on games, personal reviews, exaltations about games coming out (or ones I finally got around to beating!), and gripes about waiting a long time for certain games to come out..as well as stuff about my own life..in short, a gaming blog!

• 30Sep 09

  PSP World is looking for new writers

  
  
  PSP World and the other sites in the GameFlavor Network are currently looking for volunteer writers to join our talented staff. The GameFlavor Network is one of the fastest-growing resources for video game news on the net, and we have exciting plans to take our site to the next level in the coming months. Our network currently reaches more than 200,000 readers per month. Come and be a part of gaming history as we bring together a unique blend of industry news, fan insight, and community features.
  
  Ideally, we are looking for someone with both a passion for writing and video games, who can contribute new articles and blog posts 2-3 times per week. In addition to perks like occasional free review games and accessories, your name will be on each story you write and post. Working for GameFlavor is a great way to gain credible exposure for those of you looking to break into the gaming industry.
  
  More info here
  
  It's a great site, and one which I love reading. I applied last week, and after reviewing my work, I got to join the handheld staff!*waves at Sergio* ..I'm currently focusing on the psp, but watch out Sergio, if you get too busy and there are no news or new reviews on the site(s)..I may have to step into your ds territory *friendly sock on the shoulder*
  
  I will soon have my first post up on the site (my First impressions of Persona for the PSP), and when it's posted, I'll link to it. Let me know in the comments what you think. We need more folks commenting and posting in the forums on the GameFlavor Network.
  
  And if you're interested, by all means, apply! I got in, so could you!
  • Posted Sep 30, 2009 1:11 pm PT
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• 29Sep 09

  PSP Go not all that great..ugh..So, like many others I got a new PSP 3000

  I was so excited to get a Go, but after a lot of thought (I know it has only been one day between posts, but I have spent several weeks thinking about this; now that the reviews are coming out, I worry it's not all I was hoping it would be!) with a lot of my favorite sites starting to give it rather poor reviews, I decided to cancel my preorder. I DID get a shiny new system and a few new games with that money, though.
  GameStop-exclusive bundle for $200 (nearly all my PSP Go money):
  
  it comes with 1.)a special-edition silver psp 3000 with these lovely bluish buttons (see the picture)
  2.)Dissidia: Final Fantasy 3.)a 2 gig memory stick 4.)Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children UMD movie
  
  *I also found a copy of Rock Band Unplugged used- price? One of my birthday gift cards!
  *Today I found a new copy of the new Persona with the 2-disk soundtrack (I'm renting it from Gamefly right now..not getting very far due to just sitting and listening to the soundtrack!)- price? another of my birthday gift cards!
  
  *Bought $20 playstation network card because NIS is having a fantastic sale Oct 1-7th: all their games get slashed 50% (I know, a PSN sale?! Gasp!).
  My copy of Disgaea is falling apart from use, I want Disgaea 2 and Prinny: Can I Really Be The Hero? and I'm planning to see what else pops up on that list. This Thursday, as in two days from now, the PSP Go comes out, but more important, we see what new/old games get released/re-released on the Playstation Network. It's like waiting for my Birthday..or Christmas!
  
  For those wondering what's wrong with the PSP Go, I'll give you my main concerns
  1.) Uses a completely new memory stick format the M2..get ready to toss your sandisk pro duos!
  2.) it's flimsy..not much metal and the thin plastic encasing it probably won't last very long with heavy use
  3.) Battery life is about 3-5 hours! watch a movie, charge it. Play a few hours of a UMD game with intense graphics? charge it again. No thanks
  4.) It's top-heavy when open. 5.) It's quite cramped when playing, even for someone like me who has small hands.
  6.) Bad glare even on its brightest setting and completely unplayable outside even on an overcast day!
  7.) Digital Distribution..ONLY..make of that what you will
  8.) Price. 'Nuff said
  
  See, I thought I could get past a few of those shortcomings, but I need a system that will last a while, since I may not have much spending money until after..
  HEY! I forgot to tell you guys! I'm expecting again! I'm about 8 weeks along; hoping for a son this time, but will be happy with whoever God gives us.
  • Posted Sep 29, 2009 12:10 pm PT
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• 27Sep 09

  Want a PSP go? For $212 and FREE shipping?

  No, this is not a gimmick to get you to look at my page, nor is it one of those *Free/discounted sites that promise you a *free system (if you participate in sponsored offers often more expensive then the item you wanted in the first place!)
  This is genuine coupon code you can use to get it for this price and free 3-5 day shipping!
  
  The catch? It is only through dell's website (or over the phone if you call them, like I did) it's only available in black right now (or so they say) and you must use this code by Oct 31st this year.
  
  Note this is a preorder. The PSP go will be available by Oct 1
  
  Here's the details if you are interested:
  PSP go for $212 with free shipping at Dell
  
  Dell Home has PSP Go System available for pre-order for $249.99 - $37.50 with code 6FWJ247J1P44CK = $212.49 You can save even more with a Dell Credit card and make your shiny new Go $206; but since I normally hate dell(long story; I'll write about it someday), I'm not going to bother with a credit card with their company. Here's the additional details for those who have that credit card or regularly purchase computers and upgrades from Dell.
  
  If paying with Dell Preferred Account (DPA) you may save an extra 3%, here is how: 1. During checkout, select Credit Card as method of payment 2. Click "Change Payment Type" 3. Click "Choose" link under Credit/Debit Card (again) 4. Under "Save 3% with Dell Preferred Account! (Discount applied at Final Checkout)" click "Click Here to Take Advantage of this Offer" link 5. Click "Choose" under "I already have a Dell Preferred Account" if you have one, or sign up for a new one if you don't 6. Checkout, enjoy your 3% savings
  
  
  
  I want a GO. People say the battery life is terrible like they claimed the DSi's would be, but I use my DSi all the time (mostly for taking pictures during the day as my camera phone sucks and my digital camera went belly-up) and playing Mario and Luigi 3: Bowser's Inside Story in my spare time. My own psp 1000 recently broke (which is how I was able to play games like Final Fantasy VII downloaded from the Playstation Network for the first time) and between my mom and I, we have a selection of games, movies and soon, some tv shows (HOUSE and Law and Order: SVU are up!) we share on my PSN account. I can't play any of those right now. Plus, I have small hands, and the Go (like the mico) is a perfect fit. The psp 1000 I just got from ebay doesn't hold a charge and I was using for playing my 22 UMD games, but I need something I can take along with me, you know? (I can play the other psp plugged into my outlet, which kind of defeats the purpose of a PORTABLE System!) I've sent it back and can get a psp 2000 (or "slim") with the refund. Or get a GO and share my mom's for playing UMD's..we share the UMD's anyway! (For those that are curious, she loves Super Collapse 3, Puzzle Quest, Pangya: Fantasy Golf, Star Ocean: First Departure and Daxter.)
  
  I also have money for the Go I've been saving all summer, and with my birthday this weekend got the remainder needed for the Go with this deal. I'm sick of buying used psp's! Until I got the PSP slim new, all my other psp systems for myself and family had been PSP "fats" (1000's) and we have gone through SIX broken units this summer. (Everything from not charging, to the joystick won't work, to the UMD drive is broken) Even my mom had to upgrade to a slim recently!
  Oh, and the majority of my UMD's are starting to break! -Including Jeanne D'Arc! *Sniffle* (Even though I keep them in their boxes when not in use or the UMD drive when in use! Bah!) So you can see why I'd like a Go. Besides, I kind of like new portables.
  
  Anyone else with me? For $250 the price was ludicrous, but for a little over $200 with free shipping? I can do that!
  
  Now, I'd like to see what games they bring out for the PlayStation network around the 1st of October. My sources say 250+ back catalog games/newer games will be made available then. I'm hoping for Dissidia, Rock Band Unplugged and Monster Hunter Freedom Unite for starters!
  
  Note to my commenters: Would you all like me to do an Unboxing (of my GO) when it gets here? I don't have a video camera, so It'd have to be done in pictures.
  • Posted Sep 27, 2009 12:04 pm PT
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