Link Between Worlds Review

Happy Thanksgiving! In my last post I talked about the new game Link Between Worlds. This past weekend I was able to play some of this fantastic game. I wasn't able to to play the whole game, but I able to get through the first two dungeons. First of all, I want to say that the graphics are amazing. Even though it has a 3D look to it, it still retains the same over world look from Link to the Past. The story progression is organized and pretty much the same as the LttP as far as order and fluidity. I had mentioned before that I was upset that you could rent items throughout the game, but I found out is that renting is a necessary part of the game. In each dungeon that I went to, I had to rent an item from Rovi, a traveling salesman who takes refuge in your home. I wasn't able to see any aspect of the multiplayer, but the rest was just beautiful. It had smooth game play, with puzzles that were challenging but still capable of being solved with little difficulty. As well as some easter eggs and some witty dialogue. All together though, I think this game was excellent from the little bit that I played. Post in the comments below on what game you are thankful for getting!

Link Between Skyrim?

Hey guys. Sorry I didn't post anything yesterday. I'm trying to get a post up every Wednesday, but I think I'm going to try posting once a week. So anyway lets get started. Nintendo is one of my favorite game companies and have created many iconic games. They've made Pokemon, Mario, Kirby, and my favorite, Zelda. The Legend of Zelda first came out in 1986, and has gone through quite a lot of changes since then. The newest game, set to come out tomorrow for the 3DS, is a sequel to the 1991 game Link to the Past, called Link Between Worlds. The game is set in the same over world map of its predecessor, but still has a few minor differences. The only thing I'm not to happy about is the fact that there is no specific order in which you go through the dungeons. If you've played any of the series, you know that in order to reach a dungeon, you have to complete the previous dungeon. In Link Between Worlds, you have the option of renting items that you need and using them until you give them back or die, in which case you lose those items until you rent them back or actually earn them in their respective dungeons. Another cool feature is the ability to become flat and move on flat surfaces as a wall painting. Although the game is set in the overhead view most of us know, turning into the painting causes the camera angle to allow you to see a full view of your self as well as other aspects of the world that you wouldn't be able to see otherwise. Another amazing feature is battling via Street Pass. Using Street Pass, you can fight against another player in an arena where you use the items you currently have equipped and the amount of health you already have. When you win, you earn the opponents bounty, (not sure what that is for), and they lose that much. What I like is that for one thing, you don't have to accept the battle, and two your opponent looks like Shadow Link. I don't know if you can only have one-on-one battles or what but it's a really neat concept that might make Zelda more popular or less popular. Write in the comments what your favorite Zelda game is, and have a great day!

Catching Fire Casting Change

How many of you are excited for 'Catching Fire' coming out next week? I know I am. You all know the characters and the people who played them in the movie. But there is going to be a casting change for this movie. It's none other than Buttercup! You know, the black cat in the first movie that didn't at all match the description of the book? This casting change was actually made by Suzanne Collins herself. Generally, the authors of books that are turned into movies have almost no say in the cast choices, but since this was a minor change they decided to let it go. But how cool is it going to be when a cat that actually looks how Buttercup is supposed to, shows up in the movie for like, 5 or 10, seconds and...... now that i think about, not that cool. At least it will be more accurate! That's it for now! Put in the comment section below what good luck charm you would bring into a Hunger Games arena!

Assassin's Creed Movie

Hi. I've started this blog mostly to see if people will read it, but also to let people know of upcoming movies, T.V. shows, and even games as well as occasional reviews of them. Don't worry though. I wont be giving away spoilers what-so-ever. that being said, I would like to start off with a movie. If you are a gamer, and a fan of Ubisoft, then you may already know of one major movie that is coming out soon. Assassin's Creed. The movie, directed by Michael Fassbender, is planned to be based off of the first game in the franchise. There were plans since around 2010 or so to make the movie, but Ubisoft was caught in a sort of "custody" battle over who would direct the movie. Ubisoft had wanted to give the movie rights to Sony, but Hollywood wouldn't allow it because they didn't want Sony to have that much power. last year, (or earlier this year, I cant really remember), they settled the dispute and Ubisoft is now going to produce the movie along with universal studios and 20th Century Fox. One thing that disappointed me was the fact that Fassbender has never played any of the Assassin's Creed games. Now, before you get your torches and pitchforks ready, Ubisoft has told him the story line and he has said that based of the story itself he is a fan, so i believe, and hope, that he will do his best to make the movie the best it can be. The movie is set to come out in theaters on May 22, 2015. if there is anything I mentioned that was wrong, or that I didn't mention that i should have, feel free to mention so i can correct it for other viewers. And also any suggestions on what I should review or talk about would be accepted and appreciated.




Update: The release date has been pushed back to August 7, 2015 in the U.S.