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I will be closing this blog down soon because I hardly use it. But feel free to follow my other blog. I will be writing in it more. REALLY interesting stuff about to happen by the way...

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My animation about the DmC E3 trailer

I've been busy for the past few days working on my own project. I while ago I created a video called, "Nero's reaction to Devil May Cry 5 preview" which is about the new Devil May Cry 5 game, known as DmC. The "m" is lowercase for some reason. I have no idea why. The video became very popular which surprised me. It received more then 50K views. I'm so thankful for that!

This is the first animation I have ever done and also the first one I shared on the internet. This animation took me a while to make. I've always know creating an animation would take time and patents. It's a good thing I enjoy drawing. Check out the video for yourself.

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How to record your gameplay from your PC

When people want to record the screen of the game they are playing, they will usually just grab a camcorder and start recording, then upload it on the internet for other people to see. Do you think people will enjoy watching a blurry unclear video? Maybe so, but it will definitely look unprofessional. You might not care that your video recording looks unprofessional, but chances are people will just go search for a more high quality video of the same thing. That is, unless what you are recording is truly unique and original.

The gameplay I post up here is recoded straight off my computer with a certain software called Auto Screen Recorder. Click on the link to go to the page to download it. It's a very easy recording software, the only thing you need to worry about is having enough memory to save the footage you are recording. It all depends on how much of the screen you want to record and how long the video is. I recommend at least 1 GB for a 12 minute video of the whole screen.

After you download and install Auto Screen Recorder, launch it and click on "try" to use the unregistered version. I'm using a registered version just so you know. Make sure you are on the "From" tab. The srceenshot above makes it pretty self explanatory. Everything is listed there by default. As you can see, you press F9 to start and stop recording. Under "Add" you have the opinion to add sound, mouse clicker, autotext, watermark, and multiple monitors. I'm not familiar with using the watermark, and multiple monitors options. I just use autotext to watermark my video.

Adding the sound can be a little bit of a challenge. Some computers have a built in option to record audio straight off their computer crystal clearly. Mine doesn't. It took me a while to figure out how to get crisp sounding audio. For a short while, I would have to turn up the speakers really loud while recoding. Which made it sound kind of muffled. Here's how to record the sound so it sounds crystal clear. First:

1) make sure your sound option is set to microphone. Do this by clicking on "options" next to "sound".

2) Then "select an audio import device" a little recording control window will pop up. Click "options" and then "properties".

3) Make sure the "microphone" box is checked under "show the following volume controls". Then click OK.

Now you need a standard stereo mini jacks (cable cord). I don't have those so I search around my house for some input and and output plugs that were the exact same size of the input jack part of headphones. Here's what I found:

A total of three cords.I had to connect these three in a certain order.

It looks weird but works perfectly. Since the jack is plugged into the headphones you won't be able ti hear the audio. Just record, save, and your all done.

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PlayStation's new handheld console displays PS3 quality graphics

I'm really excited about this! Playstation has announced their next generation handheld devicae called, PlayStation Vita. They say it's powerful enough to give you the PS3 experience. I've only seen video reviews form E3 and I'm already sold on this. The beautiful 5" OLED display touch screen is not only bigger the the PSP, but make the games look absolutely stunning and flawless. The new handheld will include not one, but two analog sticks. It also has a touch panel on the back side that can be used in gameplay. They've seen to adapted to using a screen display similar to the Ipod touch. And the line-up of games to be released for the PlayStation Vita are pretty impressive such as:

Little Big Planet
Bioshock
Little Deviants
Street Fighter X Tekken
Uncharted Golded Abyss
Killzone

Unlike the PSP version of Little Big Planet, with Vita's powerful processor, this version will feature all the levels made in the PS3 version as well as the touchscreen gameplay. It's strange because a lot of times I would wish the PSP had graphics as good as the PS3, and that now exists. The fact that Playstaion is able to put so much content from the PS3 into their new handheld version blows me away. The PlayStation Vita will be released by December 2011. So put it on your Christmas list kids!

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Were fans wrong about DmC?

The official gameplay trailer of the upcoming came DmC, or Devil May Cry 5, was revealed during E3. I've been waiting to here more news about this particular game for a while now. The first trailer for DmC had fans confused, disappointed, and even enraged about the reboot of the game franchise, as well as a change of the original Dante character. In my previous blog entry, I wrote about how disappointed I was with the reboot of the Devil May Cry game franchise. And I was pretty passionate about that subject. Some would call it ranting. While most people were in the same boat with, me others had a 'let's wait and see' attitude. And I partially thought I should wait until I saw actual gameplay of it.



I'll admit, the music in the new trailer is pretty sick. They gave us more of an idea of what the plot will be about. Especially the words that read, "Their truth is a lie, their city is an illusion, do not except the world as it is". I predict the town must be some sort of brainwashing physicality or prison.

The game seems to have left several trademark fight moves we're all familiar with in the Devil May Cry such games, as gunning down demons, and sword slashing jump moves. The trailer also shows that with a spicific move, his hair changes white. That's a relief to the fans who where upset about his hair color. Like the previous DMC games, there are demons lurking in the streets. But this game is still questionable. We still don't know how the story will actually go. Although, it seems like there's a chance this game won't turn out as bad as we fans thought, but it's still to soon to say so. So for now, I'm going to stick with my opinion. Hopefully, more trailers about DMC will be released soon.

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Is the Wii U going to be a hit?

It's been announced during E3, that Nintendo would soon release their new gaming console in 2012 called the Wii U. This new gaming device features a new tablet controller touch screen.

The Wii U won't play DVD's or Blu-Ray. If fact, the tablet controller seems to be the main feature then the actual console. The tablet has some similarity functions like an Ipad. With the tablet controller, you can play games even when the TV is off. It allows you to browse the internet, make video calls, view games in a different perspective, and even use it as a drawing tablet. The Wii U has also won over some third-party developers such as Tekken, Assassin's Creed, and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge.

So this is a new console in 2011 that matches the power of the 360 which came out in 2005. Featuring huge bulky controller and a third-party lineup of games that are already expected on PS3 and 360. I'm not sold on the multi platform ports or the new console. All those features are nice, but don't really impress me. Like I've said before, it's all about how amazing the gameplay is. If you don't got good games, you don't got jack. So if you already have a Wii, PS3, or 360 I don't recommend this new console. It just seems unnecessary.

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Choosing your gaming platform

When it comes to games you need to have a proper platform to play your games on. But does it really matter? You might think so. That is, unless you don't care how smooth the games will run or how much the your gaming platform will cost. I say, it does matter.

One mistake I made when I first purchased a PC game, was not realizing that you need a computer that will be able to run newer released games. That was a huge disappointment for me because my computer couldn't run those kinds of games. And those gaming computers are pretty expensive. Most are over $1000. For today's standers of game, your computer needs to meet certain requirements.

You can see what specific games your computer will be able to run by going to Can You Run It? It will analyze your computer and tell you exactly what you need.

Platforms built for games like Playstation 3, Wii, and Xbox 360 are a different story. We know they have the requirements to run games, but these more depend on preference. Out of the three gaming consoles, more people have either and Xbox or a Wii. Why is that? It could because both of them cost less then a PS3. Xbox gaming systems seem to be promoted more then a PS3. This year, one company even give college students a chance to get one for free with the purchase of a laptop. Wii games are marketed with an affordable price and family friendliness.

I prefer a PS3 because of what it's beautiful graphics and all my favorite games are with the PS3. Plus it had Blu-ray. But the most popular gaming console in history is the PS2. It's the only one that lasted over a decade!

In the end it's all about preference. What the people want matters. So do you want a game platform with powerful graphics, or do you prefer certain kinds of games? Choose wisely.

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Assassin’s Creed Revelations walkthrouh trailer

Watch this six minute walkthrough of the soon to be released game, Assassin’s Creed Revelations. In Ezio's final chapter, Assassin's Creed Revelations, Ezio is on a personal quest in search of the secrets left behind by legendary Altair.

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God of war: Ghost of Sparta review

When I went to Gamestop I had to choose between three games I wanted. God of War Ghost of Sparta, Dissidia Final Fantasy 012, and The Third birthday. The game I ended up getting was God of War, although I thought Dissidia Final Fantasy would be a better choice.

I should have listened to my instincts. The whole gameplay of God of war was not very entertaining for me. The game took me only 4 to beat. And I only played for about 4 hours a day. There where some extra things at the end but I didn't even feel like doing them. Just felt tedious to me. So I returned the game and exchanged it for Dissidia Final Fantasy 012.



As usual, Square-Enix never fails to amuse me with it's stunning graphics. I really like the elegant background music in it. So why did I like Dissidia better the War? Well, the gameplay will definitely be longer, as all Final fantasy games usually are. More cutsceens, more characters, more game features, and of course, the soundtrack. But it's all about preference. If I had a PS3 my decision might have been different.

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My gameplay of Nyan Cat FLY! (meow)

So... basically the game is to move a cat made of pop tarts around to get the sweet junk food instead of the nasty healthy veggies lol. The music is kind of addictive.

Got a high score of 11,722! Can you beat that?

Play the game!

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My gameplay of Soul Brother

I first found out about the game, Soul Brother, two days ago on the adult swim website. I haven't been there in ages and wanted to see what was still on the air. Coincidentally, on the same day I found the creator if the game, Jasper Byrne, through another blogger. He gave a challenge to be the first to prove to him you earned the Rainbow Star in Soul Brother and win a special prize from him.

I thought, what the heck, I'm up for the challenge. I thought, all you had to do was get all the gems in the game. For two days I've tried with no succsess. Finally, today I finally got all 33 gems! Unfortunate that's not how you earn the Rainbow Star. Darn. Well, I'll keep trin for now.

The object of the game is to go through a maze-like layout with the soul named Mr. Soul. You controll him by reincarnating into other little animal beings.



Here is my gameplay I have recorded. Collected all 33 gems in 18 min and 35 sec. Though, I'm still trying to get the Rainbow Star ;)

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Final Fantasy VII Battle Remix

This is my ringtone.

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Devil May Cry Movie?

Okay, Okay. You already know that I and several other Devil May Cry fans will be unhappy about this. If you've read my previous entry about the DMC5 game, or saw my Nero's reaction to DMC5 video, you'll get the idea.

Screen Gems has purchased feature film rights to Capcom's hit video game series "Devil May Cry," with the aim of kickstarting a new genre franchise.

Kyle Ward has been hired to pen the script, which revolves around the character of Dante, who avenges his mother's murder by killing off demons.

I noticed Hollywood has a habit of destroying a beloved original series by making them into live action movies. There have been several other video games made into movies such as Tekken and Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li. And let's not forget the anime series made into horrible live action movies such as Dragon evolution and The Last Airbender. Those movies were easily forgettable and did not live up to their reputation. They were given bad reviews by critics and fans of the original series. Then again, there have been some good movies based on video games like Prince of Persia and Resident evil.

So, I don't expect this movie to be any good. Once again, Hollwood just want's to make big bucks on a story that already had millions of fans. But I guess it's not all Hollywoods fault. If the creators didn't sell out to Hollywoods directors, the movies couldn't even be made. But then again, it might actually turn out good, but I'm not going waist my effort to hope for the best for something like this again.

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Ps2 Kingdom Hearts on my PC (Pcsx2 Emulator)

I finally got the first Kingdom Hearts game!

In one of my previous entries I talked about the Pcsx2 Emulator and how I would try it out as soon as I got the Kingdom Hearts PS2 game. Well, I got it now so like I said in that entry, I uploaded a video on Youtube to show my experience using it.

It took me a while to get the set up all right so it would play. I even went around the internet to search for help. When it didn't work at first I decide to download the newer version, Pcsx2 0.9.7. It played on that version the first time but was laggy. Later, I figured out the problem for the first version I downloaded, Pcsx2 0.9.6 and it played smother then the newer version for some reason. So in my experience:

Pcsx2 0.9.6 Pros -plays the game smother Cons -When you close the game window you can't proceed

Pcsx2 0.9.7 Pros -You can proceed when you close the game window -I can go to and edit the "Ps2 Menu" -video is higher resolution Cons -Game is laggy

The Pcsx2 0.9.7 laggyness might have something to do with the high resolution setting, but I'm not sure yet. Here's the video I uploaded:



I also leaner you can't just play the Ps2 disk directly to the emulator. Even the video shows me putting the game in the cd drive, you have to convert the game to an iso file in order for it to play. I used Magiciso.

Questions, comments? Leave them below.

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Joystick for Ipad

If you’re missing that feeling playing on your iPad, here is a beautifully simple solution. The Joystick-It is a little aluminum joystick that pops right onto your iPad screen and lets you control your game just like in the arcade.


The thing is seriously adorable and seems simple enough to use: there are no wires, no batteries and it’s removable with no damage to your expensive screen. Attaches to your iPad's screen, and becomes a joystick! Joystick-It is all-aluminum, works with any game that has an on-screen control pad, and does its thing without the use of batteries.

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The Xbox Toaster

No, you don't put toast in it, that's what I thought it was for where I first heard about it. The inside part of a toaster was taken out and replaced with an Xbox360. It's one of the most creative ways I’ve seen to smash together a kitchen appliance and a gaming console. Actually, it’s possibly the only kitchen appliance/console mod I’ve ever seen.

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How are girl Gamers treated online?: Part 2

Here's another video uploaded by the same person who created the video I shared on my previous post, How are Girl Gamers treated online? And once again this video gave me a good laugh. Guys saying idiotically things at a girl playing online with them on Xbox live. Because its sooo impossible and unbelievable, haha. This is why I prefer a PlayStation 3. Is the Average IQ of Xbox Live users under 80 or something?



Edit: Febuary 16th
I also took some pictures of when I was in a chat room and there where a few girls in it. I haven't played that game in a while and as soon as I go to the chatroom I see guys talking trash to some girls. And it's always the same old lines. "Your fat" "you're ugly" "you have no boyfriend" blah, blah, blah. C'mon boys, it's so old now, we saw that insult comming. I guess it's how they express how they feel about themselves.

Click on the images to full view them.

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Why I wouldn't chose to be a video game tester

If you love the thrill and joy you get from playing video games, beating a level, shouting in victory when you win, then you will absolutely not want to get a job in video game tester. Now you may be asking, but Sarah, if people like video games, why not get paid for it? Well first, let me tell you about a time when I first had an "opportunity" to be a video game tester.

I stumbled across an ad for getting paid to play video games a while back when I was searching the web. I recall the ad featuring pictures of people smiling and cheering with video game controllers in their hands. It also said things like, "Make make money doing what you love!" "It's easy money!" "Make thousands of dollars a month!" ext. So I sign up for it, but thought it was a little suspicious. After signing up they asked me to pay for some soft of software and manuals I will need for this job. That's when I decided not to proceed with "applying" for this job. Mainly because I was broke at the time.

Afterward I received emails everyday asking me to purchase the product to I could "start my career with my dream job". I later found out that they were not a legit company for various reasons. Which brings me to my first reason of why video game tester is a bad chose for a gamer:

Video game testing scams
There are a lot of ads on the internet that advertise about how being a being a video game tester is easy and fun. Then they ask you to pay for their supplies so they can ship it to you. If you came across and ad like that, you should know right away that it is a scam. Real jobs won't require you to pay for anything if they are going to hire you. You just have to met their qualifications. So don't be fooled.

It's not for everyone who plays video games
You will need to have the patience and willingness to do receptive tasks and looking for bugs. You must also have average to above average hand-eye coordination. They're not looking for teenagers who goof around and procrastinate when testing the games. It has to be taken seriously while being observant. You must also be a good team player and can interact with other people, take criticism, and is willing to work with members of the team if it will help to solve the problem.

It takes the fun out of playing
I think this is the most important reason of all. The job of being a video game tester will have so much repetitive testing it will must likely bore you to tears. I know I would be anyway. You'll have to play the same level in the game repeatedly looking for any problems. A video games tester often is required to play non-stop, sometimes 24 hours without a break, as a final check.

So if you really like playing video games, feeling the adrenaline rush and triumph of beating the level and don't want it to change, I advise you to not take this job. Then again, being a video game tester is a great way to gain experience in the gaming industry. If you think this is something that might interests you and you're a team player, by all means, go ahead and sign up. Just make sure it's legit.

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Play PS2 games on your computer

A while ago I came across this program called Pcsx2. Pcsx2 is a PlayStation 2 emulator for Windows and Linux which allows you to play ps2 games on your computer. I've downloaded it a while ago, but haven't used any games on it because I have no ps2 games. But I'll get some (Kingdom Hearts) and upload a video on Youtube to show you an example of how it works.

PS2 Emulation is a complex task. You need to set it up right and have all the right files in order for it to work. But I'm up for the challenge. Stayed tuned for when I update you with how I use the Pcsx2.

Click here to download the Pcsx2.

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A PS3 game for Bleach? Finally!

For the first time ever, there will be a Bleach game released for the Playstation 3. Although, it’s certainly not the first game based on the popular manga and anime series. I've written about how Bleach video games where not released outside of Japan in my previous entry. So will a PS3 game be any different?

The game is called, Bleach: Soul Ignition and is expected Japan release date in 2011. There is little information reveled about this game for now. However, the screenshots show main characters Ichigo, Rukia, and Ishida in action.





I managed to find actual gameplay of the Bleach: Soul Ignition game.

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Ilomilo and Little Big Planet. Similar much?

In case you haven't noticed, Video Girl Gamer has changed to Deep Space Gamer. I just like the name better and space theme.

This game is just, too. Freaking. Cute. My first thoughts when watching the preview. It was just release a few days ago on Xbox Live Arcade on January 5, 2011. It was also released for Windows Phone 7. (Darn. Not on Playstation). It's a puzzle single and multiplayer game developed by Microsoft Game Studios and SouthEnd Interactive. The graphics look astonishing, and it gives off a dreamy charming feel.

I don't know if it's too soon to be comparing this game to Little Big Plant, but the similarities are undeniable. Both being adorable, unique, puzzle games and all. The characters and layout look like they're crafted out of a cloth material.

I hear the game is short. So for me, this isn't a good reason to get an Xbox. This game seems like it was developed so that Xbox players could have something like Little Big Planet, which is only for Playstaion. Defiantly seems so. Either way I'd love to try out this game.

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