In My Defense!!!

 First,Thanks for the comments. I sincerely mean that.

In my defense let me reiterate or try to say it in a different light.

MTK:

The example of Ho's that i used was part of the Saints Row demo. My bad i should have clarified that. As far as wanna be gangbangers I should have clarified that this mainly falls within the age bracket that shouldnt have a copy to begin with.

Now having said what i did. (that it just wasnt fun to me) doesnt mean i wont give GTA4 a try. I tend to be more forgiving with games and am always willing to try the next sequel or whatever. An example of that would be me not being a huge Halo fan. But, i bought 3 and loved it.

Another example would be Manhunt. when it first arrived i didnt touch it, but i recently found a copy for 5 bucks, gave it a try and although very violent its nowhere as real as i first thought.

King:

Yes you are doing things you normally can't i agree thats what makes games fun. But as far as Bioshock and Condemned the setting or characters within those games clearly shows a line between reality and fantasy. I am a huge fan of Condemned (cant wait for 2) maybe i am wrong but the whole excessive violence and psychopathic crack addicts around every turn clearly takes (for me anyways) the reality aspect away.

Cold:

Very funny comment. But i was looking for more of a serious discussion

See Ya,

Jon

Posted by jachensnc @ 11:19 am EDT | Permalink | 2 Comments

My Man-card is in jeopardy again!!!!

Hey all,

Let me get right to the point. I don't see (or have ever saw) what the big friggin deal is about the GTA series.

Maybe its just me (evidently it is) but i dont want to run around and pick up hookers, deal drugs and all the other misdeeds that are involved. To me that just isnt fun.

Now before any of you decide what time my execution will be hear me out.

I know the GTA series was revolutionary in open world gameplay. I'll give it that much.

But when i play a game i want to enjoy it, ya know have fun.

Not live vicariously through my character.

Maybe its because i have grown older and have teenagers to think about and what kind of example that sets.

Call me a prude, call me what you will i just dont see the big deal. Saints Row was another ( Blatant GTA ripoff). Why is it fun to run around and pimp out your ho's. Don't see it.

So, if i lose my man card over this so be it. I'll stick to my survival horror and ultra violent FPS (at least there is a visible line between real and not) any day than a game that glorifies everything society is trying to fix.

I usually dont climb on my soapbox very often but with GTA just around the corner i had to get this off my chest.

See Ya,

Jon

Posted by jachensnc @ 9:19 am EDT | Permalink | 3 Comments

24 inches of pure ecstasy!!!

Hey all,

First things first, thanks for the comments on me trying to quit dipping. Every little bit helps.

Okay so i have been debating for some time about moving up to a bigger monitor ( was at 19" widescreen) for my 360.

I looked at 26's, 32's and did the whole scouring of the internet to compare prices. So, i go to Best Buy on Sat. just to look (yea right) and i come across a 24" widescreen that just looked great. So, after going to and fro from the computer and television departments i decide this sucka is mine. Tell me if i am wrong but i thought 349.00 was a pretty good deal.

I get it home ( after driving like a teen who just stole a car) frantically set it up and BINGO. It looks even better at home playing DMC4 ( more on this follows). So yesterday i mounted it on the wall then kicked back and started playing (from across the room instead of two feet from it). Now i am with the next person who says bigger is better but i cant see how anything bigger than this really makes a difference unless its like a 47".

Here's the kicker, my wife (who has been trying to hold me off on this purchase) tells me that she was going to get me one for our anniversary and fix up the room where i play. So after a brief (very brief) moment of guilt i told her i could bring it back if she had a bigger size in mind. It was a great moment.

Gaming Front:

Yes, after somewhat ragging on DMC4 i decided to rent it. I still feel the same though. Graphics are great but gameplay is still pretty much the same. So to ensure that i didnt waste 9 bucks i will finish this game and then give my full impression later.

Saw a couple of reviews for Army of Two. So far an 8.7 and and 8.2.... suprised me. 

RUMOUR: Halo Lego.......whatever

Fuel for the fire:

What's better- Halo 3- Gears of War- COD4

Saw an article on this thought it would be a cool fight!!! Sound off soldiers!!!!!

Personally, since i am not much of a multiplayer i prefer GOW.

See Ya

Jon 

Posted by jachensnc @ 8:54 am EDT | Permalink | 1 Comments

Class is in session!

Hey all,

Personal Tidbit:

I have used smokeless tobacco(dip) for the better part of 15 years. It's a disgusting habit that i cant seem to shake. I smoked for 10 years and quit that cold turkey. But this... its friggin hard.

Anyway i decided it was time to try again and went to a class at my VA hospital yesterday. All went well considering there were only 5 of us. My nerves were tense going in cause i was thinking that it was quit day but come to find out quit day is in two weeks (Sigh of relief).

So, in the meantime i have decided to begin my journey by cutting my cans of dip with an herbal substitute so i wont be getting as much nicotine. we will see how this goes. I really want to do this not just for myself but my wife and kids also.

It's nerve racking just beginning to think about ( insert very supportive comments here)

Gaming Front:

Got rid of Ace Combat (i am sure many of you saw that coming). It just didnt hold my attention.

In return i am getting Stranglehold. I loved the demo. Yes, i know it isnt long but that is okay because i can use it for trade credit when Condemned 2 arrives.

I also am getting Tony Hawk's Proving Ground. I know i have praised Skate in the past but i had to give this a try as well.

See Ya

Jon

Posted by jachensnc @ 11:43 am EDT | Permalink | 3 Comments

Help me please!!!!

Hey all,

I guess the title was a little more desperate than things really are (it was a good way to get some attention though...product of my childhood i guess).

Anyway, most of you know i bought Ace Combat 6 the other day. And most of you know if a game doesn't grab me from the get go it's over.

So, i played it for over an hour(about 2 1/2 total) last night and i am still not getting what all the fuss was about (besides the graphics).

I mean it plays well, controls are tight and everything. But, it just doesnt excite me. I should mention that I revisited Bioshock just before playing Ace so i was really pumped.

Am i just not giving this game a chance??? Does it get exciting??? Am i holding my expectations too high???

What gives????

See Ya,

Jon

Posted by jachensnc @ 11:05 am EDT | Permalink | 0 Comments