Touch it!

Hey guys. Here to update you on the latest and greatest. Konami, legendary for its Metal Gear saga, has released the complete version of Metal Gear Solid Touch for the iPhone and iPod touch. This awesome version of the game includes eight mission stages, 20 new wallpapers and language support for different languages. The game is now released and at $8. Its ready for purchase in your app store and its only a touch away!

Its back!

ITS BACK!! I'm sure some of you gamers have heard about a little game known as...MARVEL VS. CAPCOM?! Yeah, I know, its not little at all! Its finally back and better than ever. The all new game is now called Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New age of heroes and is set to release in the Summer of 2009 for PS3 and Xbox 360. I can't wait! The all new game has all kinds of exciting features I think you guys should know about. First off, its in HD, just to make your experience 100 times better with the sweet graphics it now features! It also is going to have over 50 Marvel and Capcom characters, which is sure to keep you interested for a while. I can't wait to see what new characters they have, though my favorites will probably still be the old ones like Ryu, Gambit, Spiderman and of course Wolverine. The new game also features an online multiplayer option where you can play with friends locally or from the other side of the world! This is probably the game I will be anticipating more than any other, and you should definitely get it as soon as it hits stores!

Banjo-Tooie!!

Hellooo. So there has been a lot of hype lately about the newest upcoming release known as Banjo-Tooie! This game has been talked about left and right and secret trailers and previews have been found in the past month just exciting gamers more and more. The release date is set for manana (TOMORROW) April 29th and so many people have already reserved their copy. The game is going to be release for Xbox Live, which is a big change from the very first Banjo-Kazooie games on Nintendo 64. Here are some facts about the all new Xbox game. Banjo the bear and Kazooie the bird are now a single player team. Some changes for the characters are that instead of there being a standard double jump, Banjo-Tooie has what they call “flight assistance” for Banjo with Kazooie using his wings to fly. Attacks also changed in that they are now together in this new game and the team now knocks enemies out with more Banjo rolls and jumping smashes, and the bird attack with its beak.Banjo-Tooie is also placed high on the comedic entertainment value list since there are various jokes throughout and a lot of comedic relief in the game play and the cut scenes. I'm sure those who have played this game before already know how fun it can be...and if you've never played it...pick it up tomorrow and try it out!

Holy Ps3

Hey guys whats up! So lately I've been playing a lot of video games on my favorite gaming system, the PS3. This guy is very special to me since I've been a Playstation girl from the beginning. There's always all kinds of competition between the other systems like Xbox and Nintendo and what not, but the point of this blog is to tell you guys about the various kinds of PS3s out there. There are diamond encrusted PS3s, some made exclusively for certain games like the one that was made for Metal Gear Solid 4, which was my favorite, and there are also some outright weird ones. The one I'm featuring today, is a PS3 bundle that comes with several video games, and...a BIBLE!! Yeah, the Bible. Weird I know. I'm not too sure what message they were trying to convey when bundling video games with the Bible, but it sure got a lot of attention. The picture I'm showing is one that was taken in Poland where the rare bundle was first spotted. The book on it says Pismo Swiete, which means Holy Bible in Polish. It hasn't been said whether or not this bundle will be released in the U.S., but I do wonder, were they trying to sell more to church goers...and if so...why???

Mario Kart DS -

Hey!

So lately I have been playing Mario Kart DS so I decided that would be perfect for my first review!

Mario Kart DS is the latest iteration of the Mario Kart Series on the DS. Recently Mario Kart Wii has been released as the sequel to this game.

When you start the game you have your choice of single player modes including Grand Prix, Time Trials, VS, Battle, and Missions. The Grand Prix is the primary mode and is where you will spend most of your time. After selecting this you are given a difficulty level choice. After this you can choose from your choice of karts. Two are available initally but there are alot of unlockables. Finally you get to choose your race. There are eight cups, four are in the Nitro Prix and four are in the Retro Grand Prix. Initally 2 are locked in each. The Nitro Grand Prix is made up of completely new tracks for the game and the Retro Grand Prix, as the name implies, is composed of tracks from classic Mario Karts going all the way at the back to the Super Nintendo.

The real beauty of the game can be seen on the track. Once you start racing the game is quite addictive in its simplicity. Randomly on the tracks there are boxes with weapons in them. The weapons are the real X-factor in the game. The further back you are in the pack, the stronger the weapons are. The gold mushroom gives you a temporary unlimited boost. There are numerous other weapons but the most devastating is the Spiny "Blue" Shell. When used it launches above the track and shoots to the front and explodes on the leader of the race. It is completely unavoidable.

The multiplayer mode is also very good. Using the DS Download Play feature, you can play with any friend that has a DS on a limited number of tracks and if your friend has the game then the tracks and characters are unlimited for play. Once you get to racing it is very similar to the single player in gameplay but with the added fun of going head to head with your friends. Battling to win and trying to avoid banana peels, its hard to pry yourself away from it. With its long pedigree, over 30 tracks, 12 characters, 36 karts...the game is limitless. You can even play against other players over the internet via Nintendo WiFi Connect.

Overall this game is excellent. Mario Kart DS is challenging whilst remaining fun. With added unlockables it has great replay value. The multi-player is really the icing on the cake.

-On a sidenote, My roommate and I have been working on these awesome plastic canvas projects of old video game characters and using their sprites as patterns. They're fun and super cute!

Welcome All!

Hey everyone! Thanks for visiting! This is Karina...and this is my video game blog! I want to start with a little intro to what this place is going to be all about. First of all, I love video games and I am probably one of the only girls around here who loves video games and is actually really really good at them :) I play all kinds of genres, and love to get the newest releases and pretty much conquer them. SO, I have decided to take you guys a little further into the gaming world to discuss the highest rated, the newest releases, and even go old school with everyone's favorite little guy...Mario! Who doesn't love him?! So sit back, relax, and get ready for a fun ride to the virtual world of G-A-M-E-S!!!