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I’m addicted to Collector’s Editions
Hi. My name is Jermaine Pulliam and I’m addicted to collector’s editions. More specifically, I’m addicted to limited editions of anything. I’m not sure exactly when my addiction started nor do I see an end coming to this horrible problem in the foreseeable future. I can’t explain why I’m addicted to collector’s editions but I can share my experiences so that you know that you’re not alone.
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Jermaine :: Apr.22.2008 :: LotM News, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, Games, Fun :: 2 Comments »
Iron Man Demo
Iron Man Demo Preview from Kryptinite on Vimeo.
Jermaine :: Apr.20.2008 :: LotM News, Xbox 360, Games, Bite Size Reviews :: 1 Comment »
And the gamers who play them: Survival Horror
Maybe this coincides with the fact that I hate horror movies, but I cannot play through survival horror games. I’ve played the demo of Condemned, Fear for the PS3, Code Veronica, Fatal Frame, and even Resident Evil 4; I’ve beaten a total of 0 of these games.
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Jermaine :: Mar.31.2008 :: LotM News, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo Wii, Games :: 2 Comments »
My first video review, now with game footage!
This is my first attempt to do a review with the inclusion of game footage from the game I’m covering. I have an awesome title screen, which a close friend Jason created for me, but I didn’t include it in this video yet. There’s a lot of stuff wrong with the video, including my monotone voice, but the more of these I do, the better they will get I hope. So let me know, what do you want to see in a video review? What points would you like me to touch on? If you are a video guru, Jason, what format should I edit in, upload in, all that fun stuff in?
The game I reviewed, quickly, goes by the name of Conan. It’s really a great game if you can find it on the cheap. And remember: THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS!
Jermaine :: Feb.25.2008 :: LotM News, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Games, Bite Size Reviews :: 5 Comments »
How I fell in love with Rez
I know I’m late to the party but it’s still going on right? I never got the chance to play Rez
on the PS2, so when it was released on Xbox Live I thought I’d give the demo a try. At first
I didn’t see what all the hype was about so I searched the Interwebs for guidance. Instantly I was told to go into the Option menu and switch on vibrate because for
some reason it is off by default. So I go do this and continue to play the demo, still not
understanding what I’m missing. The vibration does add to the game, but it still didn’t make
it as special as everyone was saying; so I let it go.
Another week goes by and I keep hearing how good the game is so I decided to go ahead
and buy it on a whim, hoping the be enlightened as I play more of the game. I made it to
Area 4 without any problems and started to enjoy myself but didn’t have my “OMG”
moment.
Then as I reached the boss for this area, it happened:
When I fell in love with Rez HD from Kryptinite on Vimeo.
I don’t know if it was the boss, the way the music and controller vibrated as I surged
forward through the tunnel, or maybe it was all the intense colors that were being thrown
my way but I fell in love. The way the music vibes with the enemy’s I’m shooting, the
feeling of weightlessness, and the since of freedom in this game is what I think makes it
amazing. I’m becoming a believer of games that aren’t 8 hours longs because this was an
experience I think everyone should have.
As you can see I got owned but that’s not the point. My point is that certain games take
awhile to stick and when they do, you all of a sudden have a new understanding and
appreciation for the game. I’ve heard that Area 5 is mind-blowing and I need to see it to
believe it.
Jermaine :: Feb.14.2008 :: LotM News, Xbox 360, Games :: 1 Comment »
Nostalgia Trips: The bond that ties us all
Face it: We gamers love our nostalgia trips. I think in order to truly call yourself a gamer (I’m leaving the hardcore talk out of it), that you need to know where games evolved from. The video game industry, like any other entertainment industry, has a back story worth learning and appreciating.
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Jermaine :: Feb.07.2008 :: LotM News, Misc, Games :: 2 Comments »
A Call to Arms
Unknown to most, I do not watch the news and especially Fox News. There’s so much stuff that is made up and an out right lie that you’re better off waiting a week after something happens so that you actually get the facts. Recently Fox did a story on the game Mass Effect claiming that it has full digital nudity and sex in it. Anyone who has played the game knows that this is far from the truth. They had Geoff Keighley of GameTrailers TV on to talk about that scene and they completely didn’t let the man talk. As soon as he started making points they would cut him off as all people who don’t know how to debate do. He stated that their accusations where false and the scene was an optional part of the game. Click to see the story that aired on Fox:
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Jermaine :: Jan.27.2008 :: LotM News, Xbox 360, Games :: 2 Comments »
Star Wars: Force Unleased looks like it’s going to rock
I am somewhat of a fan of the Star Wars universe. I wouldn’t say I’m a fanatic but I enjoy the world and lore that was created for it. There has been numerous Star Wars games in the past; some good but most bad. This new one looks amazing and it’s now on my radar for games I need to pick up this year. Check out the video and get excited like I am for this game.
Jermaine :: Jan.25.2008 :: LotM News, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Games :: 3 Comments »
Movies that Could Make a Great Game:Crank
Hopefully to be a reoccurring installment here at Lawn of the Month, I would like to talk about a movie that would make a perfect video game: Crank.
Have you ever watched a movie and thought yourself, “This would be an awesome game”? I had that exact same thought today while watching my $5 dollar copy of Crank. The movie is essentially a video game that you watch because the story premise and things that actually happen in the movie are far fetched to say the least.
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