After I went to McDonald's last month specifically to purchase a Happy Meal to get a Mario Kart toy I was asked a very peculiar question: "Would you like a boy's toy or a girl's toy?"  I was actually taken aback because I am no stranger to McDonald's and the fact that they usually have … Continue reading Video Games: No Girls Allowed!

July was a pretty rough month for me video game wise.  I didn't play many games, but I would like to think I have a good reason!  At the beginning of July, I was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome in my left hand (thank God not in my right - I am right handed!).   … Continue reading What I’ve Been Playing/Watching: July 2014

Animal Crossing is one of of Nintendo's biggest franchises and when the 3DS version came out, many stores were sold out.  As someone who had never played an Animal Crossing game, I decided that the 3DS version would be a great place to start because there was major hype!  I went to my local EB Games … Continue reading Animal Crossing: New Leaf Review

PROS: One of the best looking games on the Xbox 360 & PS3; it truly is visually stunning. Interesting story. Unique battle system that is dissimilar from typical turn-based RPGs. CONS: Very linear with little to no exploration.  In this game you do not visit any towns, purchase items in shops, or walk around on … Continue reading Final Fantasy XIII Review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAY3-n7mjn0 Summary Pros: The best looking Pokemon game to date; it is a huge step up from Black/White and looks gorgeous on the 3DS. Levelling up is a pain free process and grinding is no longer necessary for your main party with the new experience share system. Same great Pokemon gameplay you have come to … Continue reading Pokemon X & Y Review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2ck7QuXilU Summary Pros: Extremely gripping, sadistic, and creepy storyline with a great cast of characters; the game plays like a book that you cannot stop reading. Creepy and haunting musical score that has a horror movie vibe mixed with a darkwave sound. Fantastic villain that is incredibly scary and you have no idea who it is. … Continue reading 999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors Review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1X5wsboDck Summary Pros: Great SRPG for people who are new to the genre as there are various difficulty modes for all skill levels. Addicting SRPG gameplay with epic long battles sorted into chapters that you do not want to end. Gorgeous cutscenes with unique animation that look amazing on the 3DS. Perfect interface that works … Continue reading Fire Emblem Awakening Review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOr4TFakzv8 Summary Pros: Overall a very solid action adventure game with elements of platforming, third person shooters, and puzzles. Realistic gameplay; more lifelike. Fantastic cinematography and visuals; this game plays like a movie and looks amazing. Lara is an actual human being with fears and human emotions, unlike the bimbo she use to be in … Continue reading Tomb Raider (2013) Review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oypmWnIX2LE Summary Pros: Very unique story (especially for its time) involving time travel and saving the world with the help of various people from various periods in history. Beautiful musical score by Yasunori Matsuda and Nobuo Uematsu. Fun traditional turn-based gameplay; no random battles. Large world map with various locations across time. Memorable cast of … Continue reading Chrono Trigger Review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFR9ymMEUVc Summary Pros: One of the best looking games on the PS3 (or any platform for that matter); the cell shaded Studio Ghibli graphics are breathtaking. Heartwarming story with whimsical characters. Amazing musical score by Joe Hishaishi (known for his work scoring most Studio Ghibli films). Fun real-time/turn based battle system. Great Japanese voice acting … Continue reading Ni No Kuni (PS3) Review