Bayonetta After Climax (mini post)

After my recent play through on easy, I dared to take on Normal Mode. What a dark surprise, the game gets a bit more challenging. But I did obtain several techniques and other extras. Something to look forward to.

Mini Review: Spider-man: Shattered Dimensions

When Spider-man / Peter Parker made the choice to become a hero, it was because of his Uncle's death that lead his destiny. But its when a villain takes all of his choices away, the destiny of four other Spiders must align to change their timeline and save their worlds.

Shattered Dimensions is a mixed title, a platformer, beat-em up, and a first person adventure. (and dare I say boxing) that part comes later. As a platformer, its a traditional from point a to b design, until you wind up smack dab taking on obstacles, and a various assortment of roller coaster rides. SD is unlike any other game in the franchise, altogether it is a refreshing take on the Spider-man series (it even rivals Batman Arkham Asylum, or so I have been told).

Control setup is fluid, and is quick as a dime. Plus it doesn't have to be memorized, as you are able to gain new abilities, what you gain gives your chosen Spidey a bit more inertia than before. Therein unlockables are plenty, from choosing new attacks, to health, and spidey sense upgrades. In addition, costumes are also a neat extra. Plus the difficulty levels vary, from Easy, to Normal, and Hard.
Oh and of course this game is filled with plenty of easter eggs. If you missed picking up this title when it came out, do yourself a favor and snag a friendly copy.

Those who are waiting for the next chapter "Edge of Time" definitely need to play this game first. As it unravels a lot more than one storyline, but the consequences of the ongoing comic series currently running.
Bonus goodie #1 in issue #500, Peter experiences a "what if" dream state that he is in the pouring rain, about me arrested by police. Adoring a jacket very closely resembling the Noir Spider-man.
#2 Many of the villains are from the Sinister Six
#3 And before the Ultimate Spidey's untimely shift in gears
#4 2099 is a reflection of what could be... Edge of Time we experience things from the future's perspective because of the outcome in Peter's choice herein Shattered Dimensions.
And the current comics storylines are also being crossed with this really intense series... so who knows where things may go next.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

After hearing about a certain film series, I checked out the trilogy. Due to homework, I never got a chance to watch them since I found them from the library. Watched the first film with my parents, oddly enough its not your typical murder mystery / hush-hush film. Wait the library?! Holy..

So onto the first film, at first you follow some journalists integrity downfall. Only to be held by a lock of 2 months to find out if there was some truth. Enter Lisbet (a gothic) firecracker who is a bit of a mystery herself. This film is very dark, entangled with more twists than most American films right now. (and lots of risque moments that will make any viewer cringe)

I understand I may be a bit behind, but this film is not easy to find. That aside, its definitely a film series worth watching. Going to view part 2 later today.

So we are Psy-ing

So far Psychology has been ongoing, honestly I feel like I'm learning something from the class.
A bit in regards to the hefty book that covers the subject. And some insight from the instructor towards some of the subject at least most of the time. But most of the class feels a bit set aside, cruising along. Thing is I never let stuff get to me too much, but there's definitely a lot of kinetic energy. Gotta run

Dark of the Moon

Just made it home, after seeing Transformers 3. Honestly, I must admit its a bit better than "Revenge of the Fallen". Less examination from the humans, and more from our friends the Autobots & Decepticons. History collides with the future, and a huge roller-coaster ride takes it into overdrive.

On the plus side, Sam does redeem himself for recognition. Even though by dire means, and finding a new lady (I still miss Megan though). Plus a certain leading actor plays a perfect villain, (I won't spoil, but its definitely worth seeing). Oh and a must to check this out in theaters, don't wait for the dvd. Catch it on its matinee' run =D

Looking deeper

After beginning my psychology 101 course, I found out a few things about myself.
1) I do not connect with everyone
2) I find myself in a conversation with a select few classmates.
3) Most of them being of the opposite gender
4) I am starting to understand how Psy relates to the medical practice I'm heading towards.

Just a few keynotes I thought would be fun to share.

Re-examine a hedgehog

Just this past Monday, I started taking Psychology as a pre-requisite class towards my major being Massage Therapy. And it made me wonder, about the color grade concept. For the longest time I've wondered if Sonic the Hedgehog was intentionally made "blue". According to some studies, the color "blue" is stimulation, or free-spirit, always in motion.

Ever since I found myself interested in the medium of video games. Colors were always meant to express the development team's thoughts. What makes a hero? Or a villain? Since day one, the blue hedgehog was always non-stop, while a human (wearing a definitive red outfit, and boots) donning a menacing mustache and grin.

I may have found my subject for a final paper, although it may seem a bit off-beat going with a discussion towards a video game character's color concept. Maybe it might be worth trying, since I do have a lot to say about the topic.