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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Another PSP game for Final Fantasy

Dissidia Final Fantasy is one of my most favorite games in my PSP game collection. So I was thrilled to hear that they are releasing another DFF game for the Playstaion Portable! It's called Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy​, and it's the prequel to the smash hit, Dissidia Final Fantasy.

All characters will return. In addition, five new characters have already been announced: Kain from IV, Lightning from XIII, Tifa from VII, Vaan from XII, and Laguna from VIII, all five of whom are aligned with Cosmos. Also, bundled with the first shipments of Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix and The 3rd Birthday are access codes that can be used to unlock Cloud's Kingdom Hearts and Lightning's Aya Brea attire as alternate costumes.

The game is scheduled to be released in Japan in March 3rd 2011, and in Spring 2011 for the rest of the world.




By the way, I'm not even finished with Dissidia Final Fantasy yet. You have th unlock everything and complete all the story modes. That's one of the things I like about this game. There so much to do on it, so little time to finish it. Here are some of my screenshots.

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Connecting your psp to your TV

This was done a while ago. I bought a PSP Component AV Cable though Amazon and tried it out on my tv and recorded the results. I did record me playing a game though. The screen size turns a bit smaller when you play a game compared to the screen when it's on the menu of your PSP.

Is the cable worth it? To me it is. I like playing games on the tv even if the screen is smaller. Though I won't do it a lot because I'll strain my eyes. This cable would really come in handy for people who want to record their gameplay.

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For sale: Assasins Creed PSP game (SOLD)

The PSP Assassins Creed game is not as good as the on on PS3 in my opinion. So I'm selling it for $8. Simply leave your email address in the comments and I'll send you a money request through paypal. You must have a Paypal account to pay. I've already sold the game to Gamestop.

On an unrelated note, I'm really looking forward to the Marvel vs. Capcom 3 game. Not only because the original Dante will be in it, but the gameplay looks amazing and there are a lot of my favorite characters in it. I'll be honest, I only found out about this game a few months ago. If only I had a Ps3.

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