A List of Awesome Video Games

For Christmas I received an awesome Xbox. That got me thinking about all the games I've played over my many years on earth. So here are a list of some of my favorite games ever, and what platform I played them on, in no particular order.

Final Fantasy VII (PS1)Civilization II (PC)
Fallout (PC)
Fallout 2 (PC)Fallout 3 (Xbox 360)Max Payne (PS2)Max Payne 2 (PS2)Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PS2)The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (Xbox 360)

Resident Evil 4 (PS2)
Dino Crisis (PS1)Hardball 5 (PC)Top Gear 3000 (SNES)
Goldeneye 64 (N64)God of War (PS2)
God of War II (PS2)
Metal of Honor: Underground (PS1)
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES)

Baseball Mogul 2007 (PC)
Mass Effect (Xbox 360)Good games that aren't quite awesome:

Dead Rising (Xbox 360)
Rock Band (Xbox 360)
Driver (PS1), Driver 2 (PS1)
Grand Theft Auto IV (Xbox 360), GTA: Vice City (PS2)
Civilization IV (PC)
Rome Total War (PC)
Super the Empire Strikes Back (SNES), Super Return of the Jedi (SNES)
Star Wars: Rebellion (PC)
Rogue Squadron (N64)

If I don't have a game on the list, it doesn't mean I don't necessarily like it. I just haven't played all the games that have ever been made! Not yet, at least.

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Fallout 3 Trailer

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Fallout 2 Review

Fallout 3 came out last year to much fanfare on its way to being one of the best reviewed games of the year. Even I reviewed it; actually, it is in the top viewed articles of all time. Anyway, I think it's about time that I reviewed its predecessor, Fallout 2.As I'm sure all of you know, the Fallout Series is set in a post-Apocalyptic United States. While number three was set in Washington, the first and second were in the west coast. Either way, the settings are pitch perfect the ruins of once great cities against a backdrop of nuclear-created deserts set the tone from the first few hours. This characteristic is strong in Fallout 2.

Fallout 2's RPG elements, and fun for that matter, are the greatest in the series. Like in the first and third installment, there are a ton of perks. But unlike its brothers, you can level-up your character past level 20. I love to see my character struggle in the beginning only to become a sort of new-aged Super Mutant killing machine.Another strong element in Fallout 2 is the strength of its main story and quests. Looking for hours upon hours of quests? Check. Looking for a story that makes sense, but will still keep you excited? Check. Big map to explore? Check.

Oh, and possibly the most creative aspect of Fallout 2, which I don't think has been rivaled since its inception: Karma. Good, evil, or somewhere in between. The possibility for variation is extremely great. Maybe you want to be a good person, but want to be a slaver. Go nuts. Or maybe an evil piece of crap, who happens to have a soft spot for ghouls. Do what you want, there are thousands of options, but keep in mind that every decision affects the game's ending. Speaking of which...You may or may not know how Fallout 3 ended. Well, if you don't, I won't spoil it for you, but it sucked. Oppositely, the endings for both Fallout 1 and 2 were extremely satisfying. Another strong suit of the game.

But, of course, Fallout 2, is not a perfect game. Many times wading through dozens of items is a chore since there are only an up and down arrow to go through them. Also, dear God, get a patch before trying to play. You don't know how frustrating it is to run into game threatening bugs hours into the game. And sadly, not even with the newest patches are all the bugs fixed.

But Fallout 2 is undoubtedly and hands-down a classic that easily has stood the test of time.
Final Score:
8.5/10, Very Good


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-- Fallout 3


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Original Fallout Review

Although Fallout 3 was released last year, and although the original Fallout was released a dozen years ago, from time to time I find myself playing Fallout. So I suppose the time has come for a review.
Fallout, even today, stands as a great role playing game. Even today it is ground breaking, with its non-linear story line and choices upon choices. This is Fallout’s greatest strength. And even today, these points are rarely matched by games.
Yet Fallout stands above the modern competition in other areas. Its leveling-up system is high above most of the modern systems where you simply get extra strength, HP, etc. No, no my friend, there are perks every three levels. And what’s more, there is a bevy of perks; a couple dozen, actually.

Its story line lets you creatively deal with problems that you face. Steal or kill, be evil or good, betray or stay loyal? You actually get the choice, and what’s more, these choices have an effect on the gameplay. The ending of Fallout, unlike Fallout 3, does not disappoint. It goes over the communities you’ve travelled through and how you affected them, whether good or bad. It gives you a feeling of epic-ness and completion.

However, there are problems with the game. The biggest one, of course, is the bugs. Even with patches, the game still has a tendency to abruptly turn off, or this or that. Another problem is the people you recruit through your journey. Can someone tell me why you actually have to barter with them? Luckily, they took care of this in Fallout 2. Also, many of the perks and skills are totally worthless. Seriously, why would anyone want a high “unarmed” skill?
But regardless of its faults, Fallout is ground-breaking to this day. If you have never played, I urge you to, regardless of how much you like specific types of games or consoles. Play Fallout!

My Final Score: 8.25/10

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Fallout 3: A Better Ending

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Another Fallout Review

Even though this blog has done a Fallout review, now it's time for me to fill one out too. Having played through the game, I felt that it was an overall good experience. However, it was not perfect. I played this game through on the 360.

I liked Fallout 1 and 2. Having beaten them both, I liked the sense of humor and satire that was presented within a deadly serious scenario. They both had a character to them, unique in their own way. This was especially the case in Fallout 2, when your reputation had a real standing on your life, and NPC control was improved.

So onto Fallout 3. First, the graphics are excellent, and the soundtrack is one to be proud of. Even Enclave Radio was a treat. Scenery was realistic, and Washington looked beautiful in a terrible way. Speech options were good, and characters gave humorous or deathly serious responses. Side quests were unique and didn't repeat themselves like in Grand Theft Auto IV.

Karma remained, and the inventory was expanded. This was a nice touch, as ammo was weightless. Weaponry was tweaked, and even the FPS mode was enjoyable. Bethesda did a good job adapting VATS to a console.

One disappointment was not being able to level up past level 20. Perks were given per each level, which was nice, but may have been a bit much. I wound up rarely having an NPC, and even when I did the controls were clunky. Third-person controls were not up to snuff and looked poor next to first-person mode.

The main quest was about 5 links too short. The massive world provides a lot of playback value, especially with the option of speed travel. But of course, my biggest gripe with the game is the ending. Not going to go into detail on that one.

On a side note, it'd be interesting if they ever finished Van Buren.

Overall: 9/10

Mass Effect Review

I recently bought Mass Effect at Game Stop. My hopes weren't terribly high, although I knew of its excellent reviews when it came out. Game reviews have a tendency of giving high scores for popular games (for example, GTA IV and very recent Madden games). So was this game worth my time and is it worth yours? The answer is a resounding yes.

From the first couple of hours, I was engulfed in a story of galactic rouges and the volume of the worlds within the game. From the beginning, I knew this was the game's greatest strength: storytelling. The voice acting is some of the best I've heard for any video game, the movements of the characters were fluent and realistic, and the lip-syncing is straight out the best I've ever seen, and yes I've played GTA IV and Fallout 3. The story took me on a ride once I stepped foot on Eden Prime, a human colony in space, and even now I want more.

But the story becomes so much more. Galactic peace and galactic extinction hang in the balance with your actions. And yes, they are your actions. You choose how to go about things, when to go about things. Your actions matter, from getting other characters killed, to saving aliens thought extinct, to the death of one of the supporting characters. Your actions have resounding effects and are bolstered by nearly flawless storytelling.
Variation among weapon and armor upgrades also shine for this title. Dozens upon dozens of upgrades for ammo, heat, aiming, weapon stability, and extra shields for your armor are just a few of the many upgrades. And this does not even speak of the many types of armor and guns themselves.

I only had two problems with the game, one minor and one moderate. The minor one that I had was, once in a while, there was noticeable slowdown in the game. Normally it was smooth and fluid, but sometimes in battle it would slow down, or quickly flash a "loading" at the bottom of the screen, momentarily stopping the game. The moderate problem I had was the way battles were executed. You lead a squad of three, you control yourself and the other two are NPCs. Unfortunately, the NPCs are not always the brightest people, many times shooting blindly at walls in front of them, or even you. Also, the battles can end in the blink of an eye... with your death. Sometimes battles can be quick and hectic, so make sure you save often.In the end, this was an excellent game. I am quite happy that there is a planned trilogy, and I cannot wait to play the next one. So, a used game of Mass Effect is only fifteen bucks (used) at Game Stop, go pick up a copy.

The Final Verdict: 9.25/10, Nearly Flawless