Sims: Be Warned

I have liked the Sims games for a long, long time.  It started off with a love affair for Sim City.  I was head over heals for Sim City 2000.  I toyed around with Sim Theme Park, though I quickly strayed to Roller Coaster Tycoon.  The Sims were where I lost all control.  I began playing Sims 2 one afternoon and three days later, I got up to stretch my legs!  (this is only a slight exaggeration).  Thankfully, my computer was too old and couldn't play Sims 3.  Today, I found Sims on Facebook.  It doesn't matter how old your computer is.  They will take you anyway they can get you.  And they got me good.  I lost 5 hours today!  Be warned.  It is a great little game, much better than the farming and mafia stuff.  And now I'm late for work...

I Wants It....

So I work at the American electronics store Best Buy.  There are a few perks.  One of them is putting your name on the cardboard shippers that come out.  Mine is all over the back of the Space Marine game shipper.  I also tried for the Star Wars in the background but that was labeled way before I could get my hands on it.  Oh well... soon the Space marine will be on my wall =)

While I was at work today doing... product research (yeah, that's what we will call it), I came across a game that releases 10/25/11.  It is called Disney Universe.

It looks like a fun cross between Little Big Planet, Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure, with a smidge of Kingdom Hearts. It is being carried on PS3, Xbox and Wii.  The screen shots looks like the scenery might not get 5 stars but I like the idea of collecting the suits and cooperative game play of 1-4 players.  Also, if you pre-order the game through Best Buy, you get the download codes for Peter Pan, Daisy Duck, and Absalom. It also looks like Game Stop is giving you the download code for Captain Hook, Daisy Duck, and Absalom.  (Neither store is supporting the downloads on the Wii.)  At $49.99 USD, this is definitely going on my wish list!

Space Marine Demo

I came across the Space Marine Demo in the Playstation Store 2 days ago and downloaded it.  I was impressed.  If you are looking for it on your system, check out the info page here.  I have to say I was impressed.  I do not normally enjoy this style of game but there was something incredibly satisfying about smashing Orks and Gretchin while blasting about with a jump pack.  Others will write better reviews but I recommend checking out the free demos.  And I am asking Santa for a jump pack.

God of War (side note)

I have been sucked in by God of War.  I made the simple mistake of playing the free God of War III Demo on the PS3 and decided I wanted to give it a try.  Add in the $30 2-pack of GoW 1 & 2 for the PS3 that just came out and I couldn't resist.  After 10 hours of great game play (and the help of the strategy guide) I will soon battle Ares, the God of War in the first game.

I really like the story, along with the challenges, though some of the timed challenges make me want to pull my hair out.    I am not a great gamer, normally sticking to fun titles in the Lego series but I have been able to get to the last battle, albeit in mortal (read easy) mode.  There have been a few moral choices I wish Kratos could have avoided or chosen differently in but over all I really like the game.

If you have not had a chance to try out this game, I heartily recommend it.  Then again, I was probably the holdout left!

I also added my Play Station Network ID to the side of my blog.  Feel free to check out the trophies I have earned so far and/or friend me on that network.  Thanks for reading! 

PS3 & Dragon Age Origins

So, working at Best Buy (large American Electronics store) has certainly changed things. Several weeks ago, my TV blew and I was able to replace it with a new flat screen for a great price. Two nights ago, we went looking for a Blue-Ray player... and left with a PS3. I have wanted one for a while but I had decided it was too much. Then they reduced the size, the cost, and the overheating problems. I also had to have a game to go with it so I picked up the new Dragon Age. I haven't played video games in a while, probably since Kingdom Hearts 2 came out, though I still play WoW occasionally. I like the story of Dragon Age, the mix of RPG and real time fighting. I like the casual setting (read easy) as opposed to the more difficult settings. I like the options they give me for responses. Many times, there is an option to tell the other character to stick it. I am not a fan of the blood (just me) but the graphics are amazing. I have just completed the origin part of the story and I may have to go buy the help book (I have a hard time remembering maps). The game is worth the money, especially if you get the $10 gift card back when you purchase it at Best Buy. Check out the coupon here. Thanks for reading! (Pics of a Play Station 3 by Sony and Dragon Age Origins by BioWare)