So having had some time in now with my vita I figured I'd give my pro's and cons of Sony's new handheld. I'd like to state in opening here that I'm in love with my vita it's a rather beautiful device and have only a few quips with the system that are somewhat explainable so I'll start with the system faults first.

Vita Faults -

• Not full PSN access - This isn't as bad as it sounds, but I was looking to do a little personalization to my vita and found that you can't really get much beyond the vita programs and currently accepted psp games from the store. This will most likely change with time. As well on the PS3 you can download avatars and such for the vita, but you can't download them to the vita from what I've found so far, if anyone has a fix for this or if I'm missing something please let me know.
• The multiple apps that the playstation 3 has simplified and much easier access.- You have a freinds ap, a trophy ap and such that could all be tied together instead of opening another window to do something as simply message a freind on your friends list. Again this may change in time.
• No UMD Support - not a major flaw, but I was smart and traded all my psp stuff in to get my vita, but for those of you whom wish to play certain games on psp on your vita until they're supported by the psn you may just want to hold on to your psp.
• Bluetooth connection to PS3 - This works great for remote play, but honestly the biggest question most of my household wanted to know is if you could almost do a reverse version. Meaning player is on vita images are displayed on PS3 I don't know if Sony will put this in the works, but since I'm the central gamer in the house and we only have 1 vita it would be a nice option.
• Certain games don't respond well to the touch. - Mod Nation Racers Road Trip is where I've had a few issues. It could be the size of my fingers, but there are some lag/no response moments on the main menu, again this could be me, but I've had a few other people try and they get a similar result.

Vita's Pro's -

• downloading and network set up a cinch - Granted I have a technical background, but my grandmother could figure this out it's really easy set up.
• Customization and app organization is easy - if you have a tablet or ipad or iphone it works basically the same way.
• Just about anything you've heard good - I'm trying to build this list on what I've experienced and to be honest Sony bragged alot and from just about everything I've tried it hold really true. This system runs like a dream and plays just as easy. I would complain about battery life, but nowadays everyone has a ps3 or a computer and as long as you have your power cord it can charge from any usb port.

     Now the only other complaint I may have Sony is the vendor preparations, most gamestops yesterday advised that they ran short on Vita games meaning they sold out faster than anything. I was advised from gamestop that they had an abundace of memory sticks and systems, but they got very short shipments in of the games themselves. Now I'm aware that just about any of the games are available on the Playstation Network. I'm cool with that, but some people like to use their memory space for the game files and personal data, not to store a game that they want to play. Granted I personally downloaded a game just because all stores were out of stock, but I would almost rather have the gamecard for some of the prices I'm paying on the network.

     Overall this is a major upgrade from my experience with the psp. I would love to have some of the support that the psp had like comic books and themes, but I rather enjoy the ap set up and the really nice layout and workings of this handheld. Sony Great Job on a product I will have to fight with my time over as I don't have many of the cross platform games yet. So between my vita and Twisted Metal you've occupied a great majority of my time. Thank you
- Jebus

Anticipating Vita

     Today I get my PS Vita, YAY!!!! I'll admit I'm not sleeping currently and I should be due to this fact. With the recent update to the playstation store I'm seeing a whole bunch of things that I have yet to try and be able to play with so I'm waiting. To quote a Mr Gene Wilder - "The anticipation is killing me, I hope it will last". Another positive a friend of mine whom is currently in the military called so we can try and sync up as he's getting his Vita today as well. I'm planning on a bit of a rebuild of this blog, not getting rid of this blog, just may reformat and update this a bit better. My reviews have been kinda bland re-reading them as I did most of them half way or in just the begining of a game and never really did a I finished this game it sucked, or it ruled. Also I'm looking into giving the games I play a rating system and possibly bringing some other players in to help me with another pov and some of their own reviews or just a different aspect as I tend to love games I purchase and some might not and vice versa.

     I'm looking to centralize my focus on my blogs to their individual topics and aspects of my life. Well I've got somethings in the works and planning Keep reading and thanks.
- Jebus

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Twisted Metal and a plethora of titles -

     Ok first a shoutout to Dave Jaffe on Twisted Metal PS3 not for just a great game by your team and all but for doing the whole "Shoot my Truck" event it was awesome. Second I'd like to state if you have come to this page a few times follow me if and help spread the word. I'm planning on adding this to my new twitter account and possibly it's own facebook page. Now down to games:

Twisted Metal PS3 - picked this up valentines day and am infatuated with it. I've liked the whole series but this one is an epic up to date great add on to the series. I will admit there are some infuriating points where I've gotten irked, but on the over all plus side it makes you only want to fight harder most times. Granted at the end of my night I'm ready to take a break and say till tomorrow. (otherwise I'd get no sleep) The game has changed from the old 8-10 car storyline where you pick your driver whom is set to a specific car and follow their story through and then wash rinse repeat. Granted I loved that approach, but this one is limited, but more focused on the challenge.

     You start out playing as Sweettooth in the main campaign which switches after a while over to Mr Grim and then to Doll face. I've not completed the game once yet so I don't want any spoilers or to give a few spoilers myself. The vehicles play rather tight for some of the work and sometimes you get an area which leads to a jerk which throws you for a loop like getting stuck on your back or on 2 wheels and when it comes to a Race (yes I said Race in a twisted metal game) it really screws you over. I'll get more into this after I've got a few more hours behind the controller and experience all aspects of the gameplay. As I've got a few more games to work through as well.

Anyone whom is currently a plus member as well knows that Valentines Day was one hell of a download day. Plus Members got Supersonic acrobatic robot cars, Hamsterball, Inferno Pool, Battle Fantasia and Far Cry which all have trophies so trust me until I get my vita I'll always have something to play. I've actually still not completed Final Fantasy XIII2 and Record of Agarest War which means I'm going to be really busy when it comes to gaming or some games are going to have to sit on my back burner for a while. Not to mention as well when you purchase a new copy of Twisted Metal for Ps3 you get a digital copy from the Network of Twisted Metal Black. Granted I've beaten black about a few thousand times, but I like having a copy on my non backwards compatible PS3 for those lazy days when I just want to blow something up and don't happen to have the Twisted Metal PS3 disc in.

Blog Plans: I'll admit this blog need some sprucing up to not only keep my interest as I tend to come back to it once I get a new game, but it's mostly been words not images and things to show what i'm talking about. That I'll update as I go please feel free to give me any critiques or ideas you may think improve this blog by emailing me at Dreimann1381@gmail.com Thanks.

- Jebus

Twisted Tuesday

TWISTED METAL on PS3 hits stores Today!

Gotham City Impostors Full game rev

     Have you played this yet, if not why not. This is a first person shooter I would recommend to anyone who has not played a fps. Not because it's easy, but in playing you unlock things it's not all based on wins and losses it's based on chaos. I personally find this game great, but having some basic starter issues this is where I would not recommend it. Here's my listing of what's currently wrong and before anyone asks yes I'm trying to point out the flaws so they can be fixed not complaining as the game itself is awesome and hilarious.

Game Issues -

• Network issues - from my experience it seems anytime I level up I get lagged out of the next match, this could be based on the PS3's NAT issues but it's a simple issue.
• Team Balance - This is what gets me this could be a bit better but due to some of the network issues I can see how this gets a bit groggy. I see alot of 5 on 1 or 4 on 2 where it should even out to 3 on 3. The game does try to sort to help by level but that's a little shaky

Yeah it's that short of a list. The game itself is ingenious and rather a good play for fun and the silliness of watching guys dressed up like the joker or batman (badly done of course) shoot at each other. The team death match in the full version is ok, but I'm still partial to the Psychological Warfare or The Smoggers.

    Now like any first person shooter you occasionally get a few jerks that seem to try and hunt you down repeatedly let me explain before you "humph" at the idea, part of the quests for each bit of play in the game is nemesis they have to hunt down the same person 5 times before they get it. Now personally you can get a few shots and always one or two kills out of them trying to hunt you down. My advice is the basics of all fps games keep moving. If you can find a spot to snipe from good if not don't worry about it worry more on working with your team. As I've stated previously you get bear traps and odd gadgets to help so take advantage of this system as it's actually the nicest set up I've seen.

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Final Fantasy XIII 2

     Someone tell me what's going on with Final Fantasy?  I got to sit and play the latest in the series yesterday and I'm not sure if I'm amused or disappointed. It's actually kind of a disturbing game as there's this whole timeplay thing going on. Now don't get me wrong Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross were both good games that involved time travel but Final Fantasy? XIII was a bit broken but it started out drawing me into the story switching between groups and giving me a fair feeling on battles but hit this point where battles just went out on a limb. either you fought something easy or nightmarish. This current build is not as jumpy, but I feel like something is missing which is a direct story. Granted you're passing through time and so thus things will be different and you get side quests which help, but it's lacking.
     I understand they were not done with their tale of lightning and freinds but the story seems lost. It starts out with an epic battle in Valhalla which is this is a town not a home of the gods. Some kid falls from the sky and is sent back in time to get Serah to come to valhalla to aid lightning. It's emotional it's deep but it's like an overview not really helping with what the hell is going on in the game.
     Now what I like is their new monster system where you can have the monsters aid you in battle which for me is actually quite satisfying. The monsters are your new party. There's cameos by the group from the previous title but the monsters you beat are your party. This is a blessing as well as a curse because it takes alot to get one besides those which they want you to have and the leveling system for them is based on drops and bought items not from combat experience.
     Square Enix has kind of killed the final fantasy series with these iconic characters either you like them or you don't but unless the game is a part 2 you'll never really see some of them ever again. Now what brings me to this decision was recently going back and playing Final Fantasy Origins for the classic Playstation it was final fantasy and final fantasy 2 . The classic you chose your hero your party and besides the quest was pretty much a free play adventure searching caverns and the world for things that may aid in your quest. part 2 they start bringing in characters, but it's still a bit customisable. The games now are epic in their visuals but seem to be lacking in the details of gameplay. Don't get me wrong the visuals are the best they've ever been but the system of battle and detail have gotten so confusing that it feels like it's lost it's way.

Twisted Tuesday part 1

Today the playstation network released the Twisted Metal multiplayer demo for public use. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH (sorry just a joy buzz) Our Favorite Serial Killer Clown returns as of 2/14 with the New Twisted Metal which is awesome as all hell from what I got from the demo. (thus this being part 1 of two)  Now to my dismay the iconic Ice Cream truck does not seem to be available from the start. But I guess with the new direction and work Dave Jaffe has put into this visual orgasm of chaos it'll will keep things intersting.

     The Twisted Metal series is one of my personal favorites since day one of the playstation. Seeing as it's lasted 15+ plus years as a memorable experience to the gaming world I would like to say this is one game I'm hoping will keep me busy for months.