GTA V Glitches - part 1

Here are some interesting screenshots of a glitch from GTA V on the PS3.  Micheal instead of hold the coffee cup seems to have a coffee cup for a hand.  More interesting glitches to come...

PS4 vs. Xbox One vs. Wii U

So the next generation of gaming consoles are set.  We have the PS4 vs. Xbox One vs. Wii U.  I do believe that the PS4 will be the leader this time around in the console wars.  I mean come on Microsoft, Gaming consoles should be all about the "gaming" function of the console.  I feel as if Microsoft has missed the mark with this console.  Let us take a look the three contenders one aspect at a time.

Firstly is the name.  The Xbox, Xbox 360, PS 1-3 and the Wii were all names that have become second nature in the minds of everyone.  This time around however, We got the Wii U, PS4 and Xbox One.  The name Wii U, being just an addition on the original Wii is quite fine.  Some people complain that the name is kiddy and corny but for me it just fits.  Wii U represents that idea of the console exactly.  Next on to the PS4.  Sony has released that their fan base is loyal and they have the perfect branding of the PS name.  To break this would be unnecessary.  Microsoft.... what were you thinking? Xbox One? wait what?  I literally wanted to puke the first time I heard the name. It not only was confusing but it is a stupid name.  So what would they call the next Xbox after the Xbox One? the Xbox Two?...enough said.

Sony's PS4 Teaser Video

Okay with less than 24 hours away from Microsoft's big Xbox reveal, what does Sony do to 1up them? Sony releases a PlayStation 4 Teaser Video.  The teaser gives us a glimpse of the PS4 console itself, some up close shot of the system itself and a look at the peripherals.  The final box may look like the blurred out image that we see in the teaser or it maybe a completely different design from what is shown here.  I believe the close ups are real but the blurred out box is just a place holder until the final reveal is done. At this stage, it is still to early to know definitively how the final design will actually look from just seeing a few zoomed in photos but for now we can purpose some ideas.

Read more for the photos and more...

Naruto Shippuden UNS 3 $5 Price Drop

The decent has finally begun, Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 has dropped in price. Wait, before the excitement overflows, the price drop is only by $5 USD, but that is still good news as this is the start of UNS 3 gradual decrease in price before it levels off.  This interesting news comes on the heels of Namco Bandai announcing this week that Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 since its release date has sold more than 1.5 million copies.  By my calculations, that is approximately $90,000,000 dollars in revenue.  That is not bad at all for an anime type game that isn't even 3 months old yet.  The other question at this stage is whether or not he Goku DLC first run copies are all sold out at this point, or whether there are still copies available on sale.  As always, we will keep you posted on further price changes with UNS 3 and other games.

Xbox Infinity predictions

Everyone has their eyes on that upcoming day, 21st May when Microsoft will make their big Xbox next generation announcement.  I am a bit cautions but not overly excited about the whole event planned by Microsoft to unveil the rumor Xbox Infinity.  The PlayStation 4 reveal event held by Sony a couple of months back was a bit of a disappoint for me. Besides not getting to see the actual PS4 console itself or Seattle some work-in-progress concept, the event was overly hyped but it just didn't hit the mark for me.  I don;t know if as consumers we have become too accustomed to the flash and awe of these types of public reveal events that the impact is now lost.

 I remember back in the days when the Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360 were first announced and reveled and regardless of how they looked or what they were being touted to be able to do, the level of excitement and craving for these consoles where out of this world.  We can only hope that with E3 upcoming in June we would be be wowed by some amazing reveals.

"Read more" for my full list of predictions

Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Storm 3 No Price Drop

For all the Naruto fans like me who are waiting for the price of the most recent game Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 to drop we are still out of luck.  There was a price drop for a couple of days in mid-April just before the game was released in Japan.  Amazon's listing for the game showed a drop of $10 USD ($63 TTD).  I'm sure many people who saw the first price drop as hope for it to drop future are kicking themselves for letting such a deal pass them by.  I, myself included.  Since that little teaser of a price drop, Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 has held strong its $59.99 price tag for approximately 5 weeks now.  Seeing that the game was released on March 5, 2013 and other games released around that same time have seen $10, $15 and even $20 in price drops, it would be expected that Ninja Storm 3 would have followed suit too.  Games like Tomb Raider (2013), Bioshock Inifinite and God of War: Ascension have all dropped in price since their release dates.  The only factor that sticks out with the case of Ninja Storm 3 is that its a game made outside of the US.  Typically anime games remain a constant higher price, even up to years and years after they have been released.  For example Ninja Storm 2, Naruto Shippuden Generations, One Piece Kaizoku Musou and Saint Saiya have all remained with above $30 - $40 price tags long after being released.  Not to even mention the Dragonball Z games which still cost close to $50 currently since coming out in 2010 and before.
For now, the waiting continues for Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 to price drop.

Amazon listing for Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 on 5/11/13

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift EXTEND Limited Edition (PS3)

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift EXTEND is an anime style 2D fighting game from Japan.  The Limited Edition of the game come with a copy of the BlazBlue Continuum Shift game, a 40 page art book, a 2012 character calender for each month of year and the soundtrack for the game.  Overall if you can get this limited edition for $20 USD or less and your are a fan of this type of fighting game, then by all means go for it.  I was able to snag this limited edition on Amazon for $17 (same price as the regular edition) before the price skyrocketed back up to $33.34.  Seeing such a deal I had to pick it up.

The art in the art book is nice and the quality is really nice, but it is just an basic art book that is specific to this game.  The book doesn't feel like 40 pages.  In fact it barely feels like 20 pages, as you would like to see them include a bit more if you are a fan of anime art.  BlazBlue has alot of potential to be a great anime if the story is tweaked at some points. There is not much to say about the included 2012 calender seeing that it is 2013 already, but it was nice that they included the entire mini 2013 calender at the back of the book.  The character art in the calender is nice as well so even if it is outdated, you can still enjoy the characters portrayed for each month.  The soundtrack was a great addition as well.  I particularly enjoyed some of the songs, while other not so much.  I am not a big fan of soundtracks, with this being my first one ever owned.  It was okay, but i don't see myself becoming a collector of them overnight.

The game itself is a bit slow paced but fun.  The BlazBlue opening theme was very impressive, it give the real feeling like you are about to watch an anime.  I normally skip game opening sequences, but with BlazBlue: Continuum Shift I actually watch the intro ever time I start the game. BlazBlue: Continuum Shift EXTEND is out right now in a regular version and a limited edition, available on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.

Coming Soon: Investigative Report on "Buying Local vs Importing"

As a Trini gamers the big question is; should we buy our games locally or skybox all the way?

There are die hard believers on both side of this issue.  One side believes that it is cheaper as a Trini gamer to buy your console, accessories and games local. while the other side believes that you have to shop online and import to get the best deal on your gaming essentials.  The issue will be investigated on both sides and a final recommendation will be made.

Full article coming soon...

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix - 09/10/13

Square Enix will be releasing Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix on September 10, 2013.  The game is like a remastered re-release of past Kingdom Hearts games such as Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Re:Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hearts 2.  The release will feature updated HD graphics and tweaks to fit the PlayStation 3 format.  I am excited for Kingdom Hearts Final Mix as the game was never released outside of Japan. Final Mix will include extra content not found in the original, extra boss battles and a few additional keyblades. I must say that this release is worth it, whether you are a fan of the Kingdom Heart series or not.  The retail price will be $40.00 USD ($260.00 TTD).  Square Enix also announced that pre-orders will come with a limited edition art book which is always nice.  The art book will showcase character designs, concept art and so on of Sora, Riku and the others.

Kingdom Hearts Pre-order Limited Edition scans and downlo

Call of Duty: Ghosts is official

It's official, after the rumors, leaks and speculations .. Call of Duty Ghosts has been officially confirmed by Activision.  Activision is planning a November 2013 release date.  The Call of Duty: Ghosts product listing is officially live and available for pre-order on Amazon.com.  Amazon has a release date of November 5, 2013 with a retail price of USD $59.99. See link below.

Call of Duty: Ghosts Amazon Pre-order