Virtual Gamers Digest

THE END

2008-08-12T12:12:00.003-05:00

Hey y'all, this will be my last post. I have come back from the grave for one last post. In todays news Venus and Serena are in the Olympics, Sharapova and Ivanovic pulled out. Sharapova also pulled out the us open. I bought Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Mario Kart Wii. They were good. I had a fun summer. I went to New York and Florida and St. Louis and am about to go to Phoenix. I loved you all and always have. We are to end because of a lack of interest. Sorry but go find another site! We apologize once again, but it is time to move on and do bigger and better things. I will miss you all and everything you had to say. Peace, Love and Happiness.

-For the last time, Englando

Holy shit a ghost! So that is MY one-liner for the day.

I remember how we started, I needed money. Yes, this whole phenomena started because I was short on cash. lol worthy indeed. I had decided to start writing a video game blog in the hopes of selling it to random people around my town. I also had planned on making shirts, taking pictures, etc. Then we moved to Blogger. I was going to make a YouTube for VGD, posting videos of my gaming setup and video reviews. But as you can see, that didn't happen. So we ended up with this.

--Steak

And now, fair commenters, this is farewell. It has been fun, it has been hard. But now it is time to go. And we will always have this site for the comments, whenever we need a good laugh, it will always be here. Just think of this as the end of a great video game. We will always be there.

And as we have gotten many emails and comments about revealing our true identities, here they are;

Steak: My name is Kevin. When I started this blog I was 11 years old. I am 13 now.

Englando: My name is London. When I joined this blog one day after it started, I was 14. I am now 17. I am not gay!!!

Goodbye, farewell, this was some of our best times writing and reading comments on here.

Yes I abandoned you

2008-08-06T08:57:00.001-05:00

So there. I might be posting some stuff, but chances are I won't post often.

--Steak

E3 and Englando

2008-07-09T07:56:00.001-05:00

I'll start with the exciting news. Englando has been ruled dead. Yup, I am now the only remaining person on the Virtual Gamers Digest staff.

And then E3, well E3 is on the 15th-17th of July, in a few days. I'll bring any news that I find interesting.

--Steak

Some little news

2008-06-29T14:08:00.003-05:00

Alright... I don't think anyone even comes here anymore... Well we at VGD are having some little problems. Lack of funds, missing our second poster, and having just about nothing to post about anymore.

First off, I have no money. Nothing. So no new games for me in the next few months.

Englando has gone missing. He went on vacation about two weeks ago and I haven't heard form him since. So we currently have only one person on the VGD team.

And with the lack of news that I find interesting, well, I find myself not posting blogs much at all. As you can see, my last blog is me typing gibberish in.

Little bit of news. Kirby game coming out for DS. It is said to be a remake with some new cut scenes and mini games.

--Steak

Hello

2008-06-27T13:29:00.001-05:00

Yes. Uh... I didn't forget about you guys. Yeah... Lack of money makes me very bored and not able to buy new games. So... Yeah... E3 coming up sometime soon.

--Steak

Steak's top 10 game series of all time

2008-06-08T16:41:00.000-05:00

The top 10 series of all time, by Steak

First off, sorry about the absence, I was in a little acident, nothing major, but I couldn't type for like 2 weeks. So you can all wecome me back now! *watches as 10 comments saying I should have died come in*

Alright, I will be doing my list of the 10 best game series of time.

10. Spyro, first game: Spyro the Dragon, platform: PS1. September 10th, 1998. Yeah, I loved this little purple dragon! So many things to do in his games... Good times...

9. Project Gotham Racing, first game: Project Gotham Racing, platform: XBOX. November 9th, 2001. Oh yes, wonderful game. I didn't play one until recently, but it is an amazing racing game.

8. Paper Mario, first game: Paper Mario, platform: N64. February 5th, 2001. Great games, though my favorite is the second one. I have never actually gotten bored of one of these games, but I haven't finished one, the final boss is always too hard for me.

7. Bunrout, first game: Bunrout, platform: PS2, XBOX, Gamecube. PS2: November 11th, 2001, XBOX: April 30th, 2002, Gamecube: April 29, 2002. First game I played was Burnout Paradise, but it is still great.

6. Mario Party, first game: Mario Party, platform: N64. februaury 8th, 1999. The first game sucked. In my opinion, it was horrible. I much prefer number 3 or 6. Otherwise, great games!

5.Ridge Racer, first game: Ridge Racer, platform: Arcade. October 7th, 1993. These were always fun games, greta graphics, and all around gameplay. I think this may just be my favorite racer of all time.

4. Super Mario Bros., first game: Super Mario Bros., platform: Nintendo Entertainment System. October 18th, 1985. I have never been bored playing these games, ever. I have beaten all three for the NES too!

3. Virtua Tennis (Sega Sports Tennis), first game: Virtua Tennis, platform: Arcade, Dreamcast. Arcade: 1999, Dreamcast: February 14th, 2000. Yes, I love tennis. I have always loved the game, and the video games. I can't really say much, but my favorite is Virtua Tennis 3, but I do like all of them.

2. The Legend of Zelda, first game: The Legend of Zelda, platform: Nintendo Entertainment System. August 22nd, 1987. Yup, loved this series, played almost every game, only just beat my first one, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. But yeah, great games.

1. Pokemon, first game: Pokemon Red and Blue, platform: Game Boy. September 1st, 1998. You know me, one of the biggest Pokemon fans out there! I actually didn't play Pokemon until 2000, but I have beaten every main Pokemon game for handhelds.

Runers up

Halo
Need For Speed
3D Mario games
Call of duty
Splinter Cell

That's it!

--Steak

Top 20 games of all time Part 3

2008-05-22T21:43:00.002-05:00

Alright, it's time!

1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, SNES. I think this is my second SNES game on here, but I'm not sure. This is an all around amazing game, this game lasted me over 25 hours, and I am still stuck on the last boss! Two words as to why this game pwns, Master Sword. I absolutely love this game, and will probably play through it a few more times in my life. Released on the SNES on April 13th, 1992. On the GBA on December 2nd, 2002. And on the VC on January 22nd, 2007.

And now for the runners up.

The Simpsons Game, 360
Need for Speed: Most Wanted, PS2
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, GC
Super Mario Kart, SNES
Super Mario Sunshine, GC
Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Wii
Sonic Mega Collection Plus, XBOX
Virtua Tennis 3, 360
Burnout Paradise, 360
F-Zero GX, GC
Metroid: Zero Mission, GBA

There are lots more, but those are my favorites. Remember that some of these are multi-platform, but I listed what I played them on.

Next, top 10 series of all time.

--Steak

Top 20 games of all time, Part 2

2008-05-20T21:51:00.003-05:00

10. Baseball Advanced, GBA. I usually don't play many sports games, and I don't put them on my lists, but this is special. A wonderful game, so easy, I actually shut out the Detroit Tigers 128 to nothing. I had to keep score after 99. I always loved the game. Released on March 20th, 2002.

9. Paper Mario, N64. To be fair, all three Paper Mario games deserve to be on this list, but there are so many other great classic games that I had to cut the second and third. Anyways, this game was one of the all time classics on the N64, you played as Paper Mario, 2D Mario, as you progressed through the game, you had to fight to get back Princess Peach (AGAIN), and collecting Star Spirits. You could also get sidekicks to help with your quest. It featured turn based game-play. It was one of the last games for the N64, released on February 5th, 2001. It was ported to the Virtual Console on July 16th, 2007, a great, great day for me. And, according to Japanese magazine CoroCoro, the DS would play host to the remake of Paper Mario, but this is unconfirmed by Nintendo.

8. Super Smash Bros., N64. This game pwns. Need I say more? I will anyways. I have always loved Mario, Kirby, Yoshi, and Luigi. This game was suited for me. I have logged probably over 100 hours into this games multiplayer alone. This has always been a favorite of mine, and always will. Launched on April 26th, 1999.

7. Pokemon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition, GB. The only reason this is better than Red or Blue is because of Pikachu. The cute little Electric mouse Pokemon followed you around, everywhere you go. It wouldn't let you evolve him, though you could trade it to a friend who would evolve it, and then return it to you, but it never followed you around anymore. Launched on October 1st, 1999.

6. Mario Kart 64, N64. In my opinion, THE best Mario Kart, and better than any of the spin-offs/sports titles Mario has been in. Mario Kart 64 had some of the most blatent cheating by a computer ever. Through so many things that made this game darn near impossible to beat all the way through, it still was kick-***. Sure, the computers may go faster than you even when you have a Golden Mushroom, but the game was just that magical! I have not been able to put this game down yet, and I have been playing it at about every chance since 2000, I just love this game. So many items, racers, sure compared to todays standards of 15+ playable vehicles in every racing game is not to be found here, but the game was pure amazing. This game launched on February 10th, 1997, and was put on the VC on January 29th, 2007 a bit less than 10 years after the original release on the N64.

5. Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time, NDS. A sequel to a great game on the GBA. In this one you have not only tow brothers to control, you also have two baby to control. The story is very complex, but very short. In fact, I beat the game in one day on my second play through. Launched on November 28th, 2005.

4. Super Mario World, SNES. Ah, Yoshi. He makes his first playable appearance, if not his first all together. You played as, who else, Mario or Luigi, trying to save, who else, Princess Peach/Toadstool. You also got to ride the cute little dino Yoshi. Mario abused Yoshi. When ever he wanted to make Yoshi eat something, he would hit it. If that's not electronic abuse, I don't know what is. Launched on August 13th, 1991 as a pack in for the launch of the SNES. Also appeared on Super Mario All Stars two years later on August 2nd, 1993. Was on the GameBoy Advanced, with slightly modified game play. And it was put onto the VC on February 5th, 2007.

3. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, N64. This game was great, I have spent loads of time in this game alone, all the songs, traveling on Epona, going back and forth in time, it was great. It launched on November 23rd, 1998. On GameCube game, "Master Quest" on February 17th, 2003, and on "The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition" on November 17th, 2003. Also on the Virtual Console, February 27th, 2007.

2. Pokemon Crystal Version, GBC. Ah, back to the good old days of two worlds to explore. Wonderful, isn't it? One name for ya, Cydaquil. My favorite starter OF ALL TIME. Which, in time, led to my favorite Pokemon of all time, Typhlosion. I won't go into detail, but it was the first Pokemon I ever got to level 100 all by my self. Launched on July 29th, 2001.

I am saving number 1 and runners up for part 3! Due out Thursday or sooner!

--Steak

Notice

2008-05-19T07:10:00.003-05:00

Part 2 of my top 20 games list delayed, for all 2 of you who were looking forward. I was working on it yesterday, to be posted tonight, but my internet went down, so I had to re-write everything in Word because I lost everything in my email (how I usually write). Plus I couldn't get on the internet to double check facts and release dates. But I promise it will be up tomorrow night.

--Steak

Top 20 games of all time by Steak Part 1

2008-05-16T04:41:00.004-05:00

Top 20 games of all time by Steak Part 1

Remember that this list is my opinion, many people will agree with me, but more will probably disagree.

20. Halo: Combat Evolved, XBOX. One of the most influential FPS games of all time, a release title for the XBOX. This Halo only had four people per match, unless you used a lan, but the single player made up for that. Launched on November 15th, 2001

19. Super Mario 64, N64. Some know this as the main game on the Nintendo 64, for me, it was the reason I bought it. Another launch title, some of the best games were the first. The first fully 3D Mario game with a changeable camera view, nicely polished graphics (especially for the time). It was such a hit that Nintendo re made it with the addition of Luigi, Yoshi, and Wario as playable characters for the DS, then they made it a launch title for the Virtual Console on the Wii. Launched on N64 September 29th, 1996.

18. Spyro: Year of the Dragon, PS1. For me, this was one of the most fun I have ever had playing a Spyro game, in my opinion it is the best of the series, I first played this at a friends house thinking that playing as a purple dragon was completely gay, but it was fun as h***(I don't want to be liable). I had it for a while, but I actually had to sell it back to my friend for the last few bucks I needed for my 360. Haven't been able to find it since. Launched on November 30th, 2000

17. The Legend of Zelda, NES. Ah, the first game in the Zelda series, so many memories, some fond, some pure h***. the game was really hard, and without the manual, it was even harder, never finished it, but it sure was revolutionary. Launched on August 22, 1987. Also on the Virtual Console

16. Crackdown, 360. A pure gem in the rough. Too cliche? Well anyways, you played as a super cop, trying to wipe out all the gangs that are running a muck in the city. About the opposite of GTA. What can I say? The game was fun, addicting, and long. Launched on February 20th, 2007.

15. ATV: Offroad Fury 2, PS2. Sure, 3 and 4 are probably better, but I have yet to get them. This game is essentially just racing on a set track or in free roam with an ATV, All Terrain Vehicle. I have put more hours into this game than most on my 360, Wii, and PS2, and that's saying a lot! Launched on November 9th, 2002.

14. Mario Kart DS, NDS. Truly a replica of Mario Kart 64, incredible gameplay and graphics for a hand held, 12 playable karters, 13 if you count Shy Guy who can only be played via DS Download Play for the person without the game. This game introduced single player non racing mini games, Balloon Battle and Shine Battle (?). These can also be accessed in multi player mode. The first Mario Kart game to feature an emblem maker and Online gameplay. Launched November 14th, 2005.

13. New Super Mario Bros., NDS. The first true to the classic Mario side scrolling game in ages, and it was one h*** of a game! With 8 worlds, Mario, and Luigi, this game had it all! Secret exits to send you to far away worlds and a double length final world made this game a classic all over agin. I mean, it has so many power ups, the all new Mega Mushroom, Tini Mushroom, Blue Koopa Shell, and the classics, Mushrooms and Fire Flowers. Launched on May 25th 2006. Boy was that a great day.

12. Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Gen. The first Sega game on this list just happens to be the first Sega game I have ever played. I remember that game like it was just yesterday that I played it. The multiplayer has kept it being a great party game for me, because I have it on the XBOX Sonic Mega Collection Plus game. The whole concept of multiplayer in this game is quite thought out, four stages, and if it's tied, an extra one. It is amazing that such a game has kept my friends and me interested for so long. Let alone the one player game. The memories from this game are incredibly strong, being that it is the first game I have ever played. I would have loved to put it at number one just because of that, but I don't want to be too bias in this list. Launched on November 24th, 1992. It has also been released on the XBOX, PS2, and GC in the compilation game Sonic Mega Collection and Sonic Mega Collection Plus, it has also been released for the Virtual Console.

11. Gran Turismo 4, PS2. Just want to mention here, I like Gran Turismo 3 about as much. This game is a racing game including an incredible amount of cars, so many that I have included a link to the Wikipedia page for it because this would take 6 times the room of everything else on this list. GT4 launched a Prologue at Christmas 2003 because it was pushed back, but the final version was released on February 22nd, 2004. Copy and past this for more info on GT4 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gran_Turismo_4

All right, that concludes Part 1 of this list, check often because Part 2 and 3 will be coming soon!

--Tired Steak

Alright "something new"

2008-04-24T10:10:00.002-05:00

It has been a while since our last post, but I really have not come across anything until just yesterday. I was browsing the internet when I came across this, creators of Burnout Paradise are making a dlc! It will contain motorcycles and a night time into the game. It is unannounced if it will cost money, and if it will be on 360, but it probably will be.

Other that that, I don't have enough money to buy GTA4 OR Mario Kart Wii, so yeah...

--Steak

Mario Kart Wii, GTA4

2008-04-02T13:46:00.000-05:00

Wow, I didn't notice this till yesterday, but Mario Kart Wii and GTA4 come out one day apart! That means I will only be getting one, and I might not even have the money for that, if I do get one, I feel I should stay loyal to Nintendo, so Mario Kart it is. BTW, for the lazy, Mario Kart Wii comes out April 27th and GTA4 comes out April 28th.

--Steak

New Mario Kart Wii Item!

2008-03-15T04:52:00.001-05:00

I was skimming YouTube for Mario Kart Wii videos (looks great btw!) and guess what I found? A new item. This might be kinda old, but Luigi used a giant mushroom! I had a joke, but I didn't want to go through that again!

--Steak

Update for Halo Combat Evolved?

2008-03-05T12:02:00.003-06:00

So I fired up my 360 this morning and I decided to play Halo 1, the one I downloaded, and then, it tells me to update it. I'm like "wa? wait, why would they update Halo Combat Evolved?" Well, I don't know, maybe they added another level or more weapons? I doubt it, but I am going to do some research to find out. BTW, forums are my best friend right now, so I might not get an answer right away, maybe by tomorrow?

--Confused Steak

GTA4, Brawl, and other crap

2008-03-04T13:30:00.003-06:00

GTA4. Well, I want it so bad! I would have added another word to that sentence, but I have someone on my tail about things. Well anyways, this game will have everything! It will have a great story, great graphics, lots of cops, guns, girls, car chases, and just a wide open world in general! Unfortunately, I probably will not be able to get it.

Brawl. Oh my little Brawl. I can't wait for Brawl. I have that one reserved at GameStop and I will be going to the midnight launch party!

Other crap. I have three games I want really bad but know I don't have the money for. Turning Point: Fall Of Liberty, Frontlines: Fuel of War, and Universe at War. All three of these are great games and I would really like one if not all three. CoD4 would be nice too. Also, there is a new RvB video up, not really RvB, but it is a mini series.

--Steak

Hi

2008-03-02T22:15:00.003-06:00

You are all very nice. I like you all. The comments are really fun to read! Keep posting new ones please!

You should never take drugs people. Drugs are bad and can mess up your life very much. Even drugs given to you by your doctor can be very bad for you and mess you up. My sister took drugs that her doctor gave her and it messed her up. Also don't smoke.

--Not Stoned and Never Will Be Steak!

2 years, and 13 days!

2008-02-23T17:23:00.002-06:00

So we are going over all of our old comments, and we decided to start as far back as we could, so I clicked on the link for Feb 2006! February 10th, 2006, I posted as 2 in the morning, and that was the start of what was to come, with lots of strange, wacko, and downright weird comments. Well, I will hand this over to Englando now!

--Steak

It is jut so great to see so far we have made it. I mean, it wasn't even down for this whole blog thing at first, but I joined and am happy. Well I'm happy to see we are still going. Oh, and of course I have to give a shout out to Sharapova for winning the Australian Open. Thank you all you've been great.

-Englando

New Mario Kart Wii Screens, Halo 3 AU

2008-02-20T04:56:00.002-06:00

Well first is the new Mario Kart Wii screen shots, here is the link http://www.gamespot.com/wii/driving/mariokart/images.html

Halo 3 Auto Update! Well they fixed the melee! Kinda weird when you both drop dead at the same time. Well I think it is a little better, but, you know.

--Steak

Fine, I'll post something new

2008-02-04T21:43:00.000-06:00

Well this is the time of the year in video games, when... NOTHING HAPPENS!!!!! There has been like no news that we are interested in.

Um, Brawl comes out in a month and 5 days. Um, Mario Kart Wii will probably get pushed back to Christmas. Um, Halo Wars will probably come out in August. Um, Englando and I will probably start playing tennis again in a month or two. Um, that's it.

--Steak

Bleep!

2008-01-15T08:26:00.000-06:00

I'M A FREEKIN KILL SOMEBODY NOW! I'M A FREEKIN KILL SOMEBODY!

They pushed back Brawl till March 9th! Freek! Or should I say, Frick! I might just spend my money on something else now, because, come March 1st, this will happen. "We are very sorry but Brawl has been pushed back to September because of Nintendo Wi-Fi connection problems."

--Pissed off Steak

I smell a rip off!

2008-01-09T22:12:00.000-06:00

Microsoft just announced a new thing that will let you implement items on screen with your hands! Blatant rip off of the Wii, don't you say?

Also, I just picked up a bunch of games for Christmas. And to the emails I have been getting, I will not be reviewing any more games. So there!

Some weird guy was just announced for Brawl. I won't go into detail.

--Steak

New Year Review

2008-01-03T15:49:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all, its ya fave, Englando. Happy New Year to you all! 2008 is gonna be a good one. Some of the things you can look for in 2008 are more reviews, more in depth coverage, and more posts in general. Well to start off the new year I'm going to do a review for Super Mario Galaxy, which I got for Christmas. If I could sum this game up in one word it would be: inspirational, dazzling, ingenius, and most of all fun. Well maybe that wasn't one word, but it is just so good I can't describe it anyway else. The designs of the levels are great, the use of gravity is phenomenal. This game is just really really good. The only minor problem I can see is that sometimes the camera angle isn't good. Other than hat this game is the best thing I've played in a long time. Definetely the best game on Wii and probably the best game of 2007. If you have a Wii you should definitely buy this game, you wont regret it!

Final Score: 10

-Englando

Merry Christmas

2007-12-22T11:05:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all, it's ya fave, Englando. Merry Christmas to all of you. WOW, it has been a while since I posted last. First of all I'm going to give my final thoughts of the end of the tennis season, which ended over a month ago. Well it was a good return for the Williams Sisters. A up and down year for Maria Sharapova, but she ended well. An outstanding year for Justine Henin...BOO! Anyways time to talk about my Christmas List. First, I want Mario Galaxy for the Wii. Second, I want LoZ: Phantom Hourglass for the DS. Next I need a new tennis racquet, Wilson hopefully. Lastly, I want some new cloths. I advise you get my Christmas List because it is perfect, just like me. Love, peace, and I Hope you have a merry little Christmas nowwwwwwwwwwwww. Post soon!

-Englando

New games and the Holidays!

2007-12-19T15:24:00.000-06:00

I got a few new games in the last 2 months: Mario Party DS, Super Mario Galaxy, Rockstar Games Table Tennis, Test Drive Unlimited, Halo: CE (on XBOX Arcade) and Call Of Duty 2. Out of all of them, I will review Mario Party DS, Halo: CE, and Super Mario Galaxy. I won't do them right now, but I promise that I will do them before I go to Detroit for Christmas.

Englando will probably want to post something soon too, probably Saturday.

I love Christmas! Englando and I always go to the park and play Pokemon and listen to Christmas music and hope for snow! Now I hate eggnog but I found this new thing, Silk Nog! It is made without milk and tastes so much better.

I will be getting the Simpsons Movie soon too, I can't wait to watch it over and over. I will also be getting the Halo: Combat Evolved soundtrack, Halo 2 Vol. 1 soundtrack, Halo 2 Vol. 2 soundtrack, and the Halo 3 soundtrack soon! I love Halo!

--Steak

Wow!

2007-12-19T14:56:00.000-06:00

I can't believe we haven't posted in more than a month and a half.

Well I'll jump right in with a review of Need For Speed: ProStreet. I was going to do this a few days after I got the game but...

Gameplay: 4/10

This game has a new storyline from old Need For Speed games, it has more, but is not as fun. I liked the game when I first played it but it's not quite as fun because it has no cops.

Graphics: 9/10

The cars look great, the tracks look better, I am amazed at how good the graphics are. The only thing I think could be better is the car crashes, looks like they twirl too much.

Control: 3/10

The controls are wonderful, but the cars handle like pieces of shit!

Online Multi-Player: 5/10

Just like Carbon, you race over and over again, boring. I still can't figure out why I get to choose 1/20 races. It is really not very good.

Multi-Player: 3/10

It is just like all other NFS games, you race, no cops, nothing! The only change from Online is that you have to share a screen!

Final Rate: 2.4/10

I don't like the game, I don't know why I spent 60 bucks on it. The cars look great but handle really bad! I miss the free-roam, and I miss the coppers, so I think I will go to GameStop right now and buy NFS Most Wanted! Let me also point out that it has an unreadable menu, and I didn't know what I was clicking half of the time.

--Steak "The Man" (say whatever you want)

What? Again?

2007-11-02T23:26:00.000-05:00

Well it is time to review again! This time with The Simpsons Game.

Gameplay: 8/10

This game was incredibly easy to beat, I had to do the final battle a couple times, but got a hold of it eventually. Well I won't want to spoil it for you so I will just say this, the woodcutters are a major pain in the ass! Some of it is kinda hard to figure out but since I didn't have any way of getting help I just started trying everything I could and finally something worked. The story line is really engaging too.

Graphics: 4/10

Have you ever seen the show on TV? It looks worse. It looks like they just got really, REALLY bad plastic surgery.

Music: 9/10

What can I say? It's The Simpsons and the music just works. I love the music for that Japan level. Plus Lisa looks hot in that outfit. OK, I am not weird, I think she is hot in a cartoony sort of way. I am not twisted. Please stop it! AHHHHHHHHH! I think I am paranoid. Back to the subject the music is good and I think you might like it too. Wow, that sounded gay. Well the way I said it in my head anyway.

Control: 7/10

The control is okay but it could use some work, especially the camera. The jumping is a little weird and the HomerBall is hard to control.

Online Multi-Player:

I will leave this part out because I haven't found out what the XBOX LIVE part of the game is, I think it is just downloads.

Multi-Player: 7/10

I like the drop in and out function of it but you can only have 2 people playing at a time, it's like a step back 10 years to SNES and PS1, ect.

Final Rate: 7.5/10

Wrap Up

I like the game, it is an easy extra 400 GamerScore on your 360, the other 600 are kinda hard but it is still awesome. I don't have much more to say, only that I should have a review of Super Mario Galaxy by the end of November and Mario Party DS a bit before then.

--Steak "The Review Machine"

Yay! More!

2007-10-30T08:59:00.000-05:00

I think I have pushed this back enough, the (not really) long awaited review of Halo 3! Hooray!

Gameplay: 9.25/10

Just maybe a longer story... I don't know, it was just missing a little bit of, something... New enemies, not just vehicles. How about cities from the US?

Graphics: 10/10

Even if you don't have an HD TV, like me, it still looks AWESOME!!! The blood doesn't look quite real but everything else looks cool.

Music: 10/10

The music fits this game so perfectly. Quick when the game gets exciting, that classic tune from the first Halo game returns.

Control: 10/10

The only thing I can see worth changing is the way MC jumps, it looks like he just floats up.

Online Multi-player: 10/10

This is one of the best games I have ever played online in my life. Plus you can play Co-Op mode with people who have the game if you have them in your friends list.

Final Rating: 9.75/10

Wrap Up

This is my only 360 game (plus a couple on the arcade and one borrowed), but, DAMN! It good! Okay that you never saw! Got it? Okay, good.

--Steak

Review Time!

2007-10-30T08:20:00.000-05:00

It has been almost a month since LoZ: PH came out, sorry I didn't have a review 2 weeks ago. See, this is the problem with being a SMALL game site, I don't get the games until they are out to the public. BTW I will add a review of Halo 3 soon.

Gameplay: 9/10

Wow, this is so close to being a perfect 10, but I have to downgrade it because the game is a little hard to understand sometimes, and it is so short.

Graphics: 9/10

For DS, I mean... Awesome! It looks just like the GC predecessor. Sometimes the camera is hard to get used to if you have been playing FPS games.

Music: 10/10

What can I say? I love the LoZ music, da da, da dadadada, da da da da da da, da da da da da da da duh! Okay, that was sooooooooooooooo weird. So pretend you didn't ever see that...

Control: 6/10

The controls are not THAT bad... Oh who am I kidding? When you try to do one of those rolls, you have to make a little circle at the edge f the screen and that is hard to do. The boomerang is the best thing in the game, the shovel is my 2nd fave item, there is finally a way of getting lots of Rupies without having to go in and out of a zone with a few blades of grass.

Online Multi-player: 6/10

The online multi-player and single, double card play is all the same so it is pretty much pointless. I don't like it that much, but maybe that is because Englando kicked my ass.

Final Rating: 8.5/10

Wrap Up

You'll probably like this game if you like any of these: A Link to the Past, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, either of the Oracle games, The Wind Waker, The Minish Cap, and Twilight Princess.

--Steak

Don't worry, I won't talk about Brawl

2007-10-23T11:01:00.000-05:00

I have more important things. First off, I just changed my reserve for The Simpsons Game from Wii to 360, because when I reserved it was 1 week before I got my 360. And it may be 10 bucks more, but at least I won't be waving my hands in the air to play a NON-exclusive game (I do have 1 non-exclusive title for Wii). Well back to November we go, every year, why won't it skip November once in a while? Anyways, Mario Party DS is coming out November 12th, so it should be at GameStops across the country by the 13th. Just to mention, I would not be surprised if Mario Party DS gets pushed back, even a DS game can't be done in less than a year (look at Phantom Hourglass!).Super Mario Galaxy has a release date of November 19th so it should be there by the 20th. I hope this one doesn't get pushed back. Two more games I need to mention, Soul Calibur Legends for Wii, and Need For Speed: ProStreet for Wii, DS, PSP, PS3, PS2, and 360. Both are released on November 13th so they will hit GameStopsby the 14th.

Well don't forget that I have LoZ:PH and Halo 3, expect a review of that soon, once I stop playing Halo 3 enough to write more than this!

--Steak

PictoChat

2007-10-22T02:31:00.000-05:00

A new stage has JUST been announced for Brawl, too bad we'll have to wait 'till Feb of '08!!! Well it looks like drawings will be incorporated in Brawl, I hope they are better than mine! I think a cool feature will be if you can save like 500 drawings that you draw and send via Wii - DS connection or something like that.

--Steak

Just Felt Like Postin'

2007-10-19T17:25:00.000-05:00

Hey y'all it's ya fave, Englando. I just felt like saying that Serena has qualified for the Year Ending Championships. It has looks like Venus will be qualifing as long as Sharapova doesn't decide to play a tournament. Speaking of Sharapova, she better get her act together and start playing better. She lost her first round match in Moscow to Victoria Azarenka. She will also qualify as long as Bartoli or Hantuchova don't win the Linz tournament. Anyways, on videogame note, I would like to say that I'm upset that nintendo delayed Brawl. I was lookin forward to playing that on Christmas. Yet, I am saving up for Phantom Hourglass, so expect a review from me sometime in the near future. Also, I'm happy that it is fall because that means Winter is coming. Yay! Unfortunately that means I won't be able to play tennis. Oh Well. Lastly I would like to thank you all for your support and we hope you continue to visit. Peace, love, and video games.

-Englando

****!

2007-10-11T15:14:00.000-05:00

Oh ******* **** **** ******* ****!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Brawl was just pushed back to 2008! GOD ******* DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This ******* sucks! IGN says Feb 10th so thats what I am going on. Just ****.

--Sad Steak

Sonic

2007-10-10T18:49:00.000-05:00

Well the little blue guy most of us love has been announced for Brawl. Sonic. Wow. Just wow. What a birthday present. The whole world has been buzzing about Sonic in Brawl for months, but until this day, it was just an urban legend. On the down side, my guess was wrong. I guessed that if Sonic was in Brawl, he would be announced the last week in November. Also, Sonic for the 360 SUCKS!

Also I got a 360 for my B-day.

--Steak

101

2007-10-01T11:29:00.000-05:00

With a new month comes a new Brawler, Lucas, from Mother 3.

I would also like to mention that Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass launches today(or Tuesday depending on the place you buy it at)!!!!! LoZ is probably one of my fave games.

--Steak

100TH POST CELEBRATION!!!!!

2007-09-29T18:34:00.001-05:00

IT'S THE 100TH POST CELEBRATION!
Well we have been posting our game reviews, feelings, and every bit of news that we feel like for more than a year now. This all started with a fan base of my family just on February 10th of 2006, almost 20 months ago. Sorry it took so long to post this one but we have worked on it for weeks. The last post was 2 weeks ago when I was still in Mexico! But I got back on 24th and started working on this with Englando right when I got back.

--Steak

Just to note, the next post will be in the 2nd week of October as Englando is taking a small break and I will be playing LoZ: Phantom Hourglass, it launches on October 1st, Monday.

--Steak

IN THE BEGINNING!
We started out with just 3 writers, Steak, England, and McM. We got 2 more writers in the second month but neither of them lasted long, Peaches and Dir7. 1 post each. In the first month we let McM go because of his conflict of school, but soon after we got him back. Then a few months ago we fired McM. He was well missed but replaced soon after, with Squiggles. Squiggles has never posted but offered the much needed support.

--Steak

The Rob Squad!
Well a few important announcements on the SSBB website in the last few weeks. That includes the Rob Squad as a boss and Wi-Fi for Brawl! Yay! I LOVE NINTENDO! They always have the best games! With the announcement of the Tourney mode you can party till dawn! I know, cheesy. Also I would like to mention that with Mr. Resetti in the game, I will start taking my frustration out on you! Ha-ha! Always good for a few laughs! OH SHUT UP NOW! YAY! Trophies make a return! And now... PIPLUP! YAY! I love Piplup! Now it may just be me, but I think the Ice-Climbers should have NOT come back! And many more things have been announced and will be announced soon! How about a little Sonic anyone?

--Steak

Most of you will not like to read this, so skip the next paragraph if you don't want to hear about my vacation.

Well I got there on the 14th. It was a really nice hotel, it was right on the beach and had a HUGE pool. It had this great game room with 2 foosball tables, 4 tennis courts (too bad I didn't get to play), 5 pool tables, and a ping-pong table. The room had a hot tub and a 16" flat screen HD TV (most of it was Spanish). All in all, it was a good vacation but it is good to be HOME!

--Steak

Hey y'all its ya fave for the 100th time. Probably not the 100th from me, but the 100th in general. I'm going to talk about so many things it's going to be crazy. I still can't believe that we have lasted this long, it really is great. First I want to talk about Venus being in the finals of the Korean Open. I'm kind of surprised that Venus would play such a small tournament when there is a bigger one going on. Either way she will add another title to her name. Next I'm going to give awards. Since we have started we have been getting comments about us and our writing, so I thought it would only be fitting to give props to those who deserve it. Here we go.

Most Original: LaKeisha
Most Outrageous: Nick
Most Negative: Nick
Most Faithful: Kim
Most Hilarious: Dan J. :)
Biggest Battle: Gay Pride and Straight Pride
Most Inspirational: Chris
Best Insults: Kim
Best One-Timer: Emma age 8
Best Commenter: Kim
Honorable Mention: Anonymous

Alright, now that we are done with that I'm gong to talk about my most fond memories. My biggest memory was writing my first comment. It was in like February of 2006. I really didn't know what I was doing, but I'm really glad I joined. I really enjoy reading our comments no matter how good, bad, mean, or weird. You all make writing worth while. I also want to say that making a Myspace really got us to get more people to read our site and I thank all those who became our friends.
To wrap it up I would like to say that it has been a really great 100 posts and hopefully we will be around for another 100. Love, peace, and video games!

-Englando

Well it is now time for my fave games on most systems!

Wii- Super Paper Mario and, soon, Super Smash Bros. Brawl
PC- Halo 1
XBOX- Halo 2
XBOX 360- Halo 3
GameCube- Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door and Super Smash Bros. Melee
N64- Paper Mario and Super Smash Bros.
SNES- One of the Kirby games, BUT NOT THAT GOLF ONE!
NES- Super Mario Bros.
PS1- One of the Spyro games
PS2- Need for Speed Most Wanted
PS3- MotorStorm
PSP- One of the Tennis games
DS- Oh it is so hard to choose. Pokemon D&P, on Monday LoZ: Phantom Hourglass, and in mid November, Mario Party DS!

--Steak

Well I bet you all heard that the Wii's VC will have TurboGrafx-CD games and Neo-Geo games soon. Well I am going to just talk about that right now. I am amazed that not many game systems are on the VC so I am also excited about this. I also want to mention that it amazes me that there are only a few N64 games out there. I also want to ask you if you think it would be a good idea to add Virtual Boy games. I know that it would be nearly impossible to do the 3D thing, but Nintendo could re-release the 13 VB titles on the VC as 2D titles. Because that is like the only system I can't play, and it would be SO cool to be able to play Mario's Tennis.

--Steak

I'd like to mention how much all of you mean to us here at VGD, Kim, Dan J.:), and even Nick. Also all of you that didn't comment much but have earned a place in our robotic hearts.

--Steak

#99

2007-09-17T20:16:00.000-05:00

Hey y'all it's ya fave, Englando. I just wanted to say that this post no. 99, which means that this is the last post before we reach our 100th. I would like to say that Steak is having fun in Mexico, so that is why we haven't been posting. I'm enjoying the games that I'm playing, so you should too. Super Paper Mario is sooo great, get if you haven't already. On a tennis note, Lindsay Davenport won her comeback tournament after a years layoff and having a baby. Snaps for Lindsay. I still can't belive that we have posted for so long dating back to February 2006. You all should look at our old post and see how far we've come. Anyways, enjoy yourselves out there and remember that you all keep us going.

-Englando

Ummmmmmm...

2007-09-17T19:33:00.000-05:00

Well, I would like to say sorry for the lack of posts recently.

And recently (I don't know when exactly), TurboGrafx-CD was added to the Wii's VC lineup. So from now on, when I announce something about TurboGrafx games, I will make sure to specify what kind it is.

Also I would like to say that I am very excited about the release of Legend Of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass! In just about 2 weeks it will be out. Then on October 10th... MY BIRTHDAY! YAY! I want a 360, so all you readers out there, pitch in and buy me one, and Halo 3!

--Steak

So...

2007-09-13T15:10:00.000-05:00

I saw on the Wikipedia VC page that Neo-Geo games have been announced for the US Virtual Console. I hope they get some good classic games on there. Hopefully they will put even more old Sega games from other consoles on there.

In other news, this is the 97th post on Virtual Gamers Digest! Soon we will have the 100 post celebration! With free video games, cake, t-shirts, and much much more!*

*This is not true. But we will have a HUGE post from Steak and Englando.

Well, ta-ta for now!

--Steak

The New iPod Nano

2007-09-07T21:00:00.000-05:00

Hey y'all its ya fave, Englando. I'm going to talk abut something that we have never talked about on this website, the iPod. Apple has created a new iPod Nano. It shorter, but more wide than the previous Nano's. Also it can now play videos and is 65% brighter, as if it weren't already. I'm so mad I got the first gen because this one is sooo much better. Also I would like to talk about the US Open. As we know, Sharapova lost early, but now Venus and Serena lost to the same person. That person is Justine Henin. She will be playing in the final with Svetlana Kuznetsova, yay that is going to be so very exciting. Lastly I would like to thank you all for commenting so much lately; we really do appreciate it. I'll post again soon!

-Englando

Nintendo Patents?

2007-09-04T20:00:00.001-05:00

You all probably saw all the new Nintendo patents including the "Wii Handle" and those 2 new Mii channels. Well I bet that the "Wii Handle" is like a carrying case for the Wii. Just tell me your ideas of what the "Wii Handle" is at steakvgd@yahoo.com and send questions and comments to us too.

--Steak

What Just Happened?

2007-09-01T13:32:00.000-05:00

World number 2, Maria Sharapova stepped into her third round match losing only 2 games. She faces a relatively unknown player by the name of Agnieszka Radwanska ranked 32 in world. It was the first time Radwanska stepped onto Arthur Ashe stadium, ans she didn't even seem fazed. Maria and Agnieszka faced one time with Maria being victorious. As the match progressed it seemes that Radwanska knew she could give the fabulous Sharapova a test, even win it. At 5-4 Radwanska broke Maria to take the first set. In the second, Sharapova got her act together and won easily 6-1. In the final set, Sharapova went up 2-0 and looked like she had the match under control, but then Radwanska then played like she had nothing to lose. Radwanska then won the next six games and the match. When it was all said and done Sharpapova ended with over 40 unforced errors and 12 double faults. Now the second half of the draw has been blown wide open. We could only hope to see one of the Williams' vs. Vaidisova, who is the closest thing to Sharapova. I really hope Venus or Serena wins the US Open because right now this is the most lopsided US Open I've ever seen.

-Englando

Mario Strikers Charged

2007-08-27T03:19:00.001-05:00

Well it is time to review Mario Strikers Charged. I'll keep this kinda small.

Gameplay: 8/10

I love the single player on this game and the Wi-Fi makes it that much better. One thing I would change about the online play is the stupid "Season" lasts just 7 days before it erases your score! I had like 1000 points in the first few days but I didn't play it for like 4 days after that and the next time I was online my score said 0! It just makes me mad! The multi-player is good too but not as good as 2-on-2-online. And I like the new idea to have more than 1 type of sidekick on your team.

Graphics: 7/10

For a Wii game that is good. The people in the stands look more realistic than in most Mario Sports titles, as I glance at Mario Tennis for N64.

Music: 9/10

The music is really good for a game that was rushed. I love the music when Birdo dances and she is so cute in this game!

Control: 8/10

I like the controls for this game but as with any Wii game that you have to point at the screen you have to be careful not to have something between your Wiimote and the LED sensor. I lost a game (by 1 point) yesterday because I had my laptop in front of the Wiimote and the Wii didn't pick it up.

Final rating: 8/10

Wrap up

This game is very good especially if you liked the first one on GC. If you like Mario, Strikers, or just beating people online, this is a good game to get.

--Steak

GameStop on Tuesday

2007-08-27T01:27:00.000-05:00

I am getting the Doom 3 expansion pack for xbox, Metroid Prime 3, and Pokemon Battle Revolution, so be expecting a review for those soon. Plus, coming soon, the review for Mario Strikers Charged!

--Steak

Just to make you mad

2007-08-26T13:56:00.000-05:00

I love tennis, I love Maria Sharapova, I love the Williams sisters, I love the Phillies, I love the White Sox, I love the Tigers, I love Aaron Rowand, I love lots of other things too.

POINTLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

--Steak

A Few Words

2007-08-26T12:54:00.000-05:00

Hey y'all it ya fave, Englando. It has been brought to my attention that our site has a new commentor, nick. I just wanted to say that he has been stiring up controversy and is making it really tough on us. We apologize if we get a little verbal with him. In other news, the US Open starts tomorrow and I would like to say that I want to see a Serena-Sharapova final. Tune into the USA and CBS Network for full coverage. Also I would like to say I started a new year of school; it's going to be tough. Lastly, on a videogame note, I got internet for my Wii so it will be easier for me to blog. And yes I will be writing more about video games because of new found critisism about us. Anyways I hope you all enjoy yourselves and remember that I love you all!

-Englando

upcoming events

2007-08-26T10:27:00.001-05:00

Here is a list of upcoming events for Steak of VGD

08.27.07: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, get other games from GameStop, reserve: Mario Kart Wii, Soul Calibur: Legends, Need For Speed: Pro Street, Cruis'n, The Simpsons Game, Spyro: The Eternal Night, EA Playground, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games, check VC (that will be every Monday)

09.14.07: vacation

09.24.07: Return from vacation

10.01.07: Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

10.16.07: Spyro: The Eternal Night

10.22.07: EA Playground

10.30.07: Need For Speed: Pro Street, The Simpsons Game

11.12.07: Super Mario Galaxy, Cruis'n

11.13.07: Soul Calibur: Legends

11.19.07: Mario Party (DS)

12.03.07: If you didn't know this I'd think you must be high, SUPER SMASH BROS. BRAWL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Q4 2007: The Party Station by Nyko, Wii Music

Q1 2008: Mario Kart Wii

Q1/Q2 2008: Wii Fit

--Steak

actually

2007-08-26T10:19:00.000-05:00

You do have a good point nick.

I'm not remembering the whole thing is about video games. See when I don't think there is anything important to do on this site, I just post random things. And also this site may be about video games but I am the one who is in charge. Haha. I have the power to post anything I want and you don't have to read it if you don't want.

It is a good idea to post about more important things like Zelda on the DS and MARIO PARTY.

About Mario Party, not much news has come up about it but I just want to say that I am so happy that Mario Party is coming to the DS in November and then just a week before that Super Mario Galaxy and Cruis'n for Wii!

--Steak

Maria Sharapova

2007-08-25T23:17:00.001-05:00

LOL! I found this pic on PhotoBucket

She looks mad!

And nick, when you comment on this, I know it is not important already so you don't have to say that.

--Steak

Manhunt 2

2007-08-25T20:42:00.000-05:00

Even though I don't care about this game, because of critical comments, I will talk about this game. I don't know if this game is still banned from England, but it has an October 31st release date in the US. Manhunt 2 is rated M rather than AO like it was first going to be.

--Steak

Metroid!!!!!

2007-08-25T07:58:00.000-05:00

Well as you know I am SUPER EXCITED about the release of Metroid Prime 3: Corruption on Monday. So you can expect a review by sometime in early to mid September. And while I am on vacation I won't be posting much, seeing as how I'm going to be on VACATION! WOO! I love staying in a hotel! But you can expect my review of Mario Strikers Charged tomorrow. And for now, my review of Metroid and Super Metroid.

METROID

Well this game was first released for the NES in August 1987, 20 years ago. This game is good if you are a Metroid fan but if you have never played before this game is going to be hard. One of the main reasons is because there are pretty much endless shafts with plenty of enemies in them. Don't get me wrong, the game is good, but it is really hard. So I give it a 7/10.

SUPER METROID

The third in the Metroid series first released on April 18th 1994. This Metroid is really quite good but because of the graphics you can hardly tell what walls can be exploded in Super Metroid. Well what can I say, I love this game and I think it is a good use of $8 on your Wii. 9/10.

I am sorry for the lack of review but I am coming down with something right now. I hate to be sick on the Weekends, know what I mean?

--Steak

lets go!

2007-08-25T00:33:00.000-05:00

Well nick, if you want more things than games, here goes.

So you might know, I love Maria Sharapova the tennis player, so I'll be posting updates when she wins a tourny or something happens to her, so be expecting that. I love Nintendo and thats why I buy most of my games on a Nintendo console. From now on I will only post on the SSBB updates that I am really excited about, like Yoshi, ect. Let me tell you what games I've reserved: Metroid Prime 3: Corruption, Loz: Phantom Hourglass, Mario Party DS, Super Mario Galaxy, Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Also as everyone who goes to even 1 other site for Nintendo news knows that the Wii has sold more than the 360, start lovin' it! Now I plan to reserve the Simpsons Game because I loved the movie (and don't tell me it is nothing like the movie because I read that from a website I check regularly to see if I missed anything). I plan on getting that Brain Age 2 game sometime this week or next. I'll be on vacation for almost 2 weeks on September 14th but I'll be taking my new laptop I got a week ago Saturday so I can still check my Myspace, email, and Post on the Blog. I also love the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, and The Phillies. About our Myspace, we just got it up on Wednesday and don't have much stuff to put on there yet. I haven't got many games in the last 2 months besides Mario Strikers Charged and I admit I haven't gotten around to having a review for it yet. Metroid and Super Metroid are 2 other games I have recently got for the VC on the Wii and didn't review yet. I don't have a 360 or PS3 yet so I can't review those games (but Squiggles does have a 360 but he is skimping on his work, I am trying to get him to review some of those games for 360). I love tennis but Englando is back in school now so I will have more time to post on the website. In the Summer Englando posts more and in the Fall and Winter I post a lot. Later on we will have an extensive Myspace page including reviews we have on the Blog. And I am in the market for a new car right now too so I've been looking for cars a lot lately. Even on top of that I have the Vongo service so I can watch movies for 10 bucks per month now. So as you can see I'm really quite busy all the time. By the way I love insults. Um, lets see, Mario & Sonic At the Olympic Games is a game that, in my opinion, looks like it is going to be great. I've seen some little videos and some pictures for the game and it looks like it will be a lot like the actual Olympics, and the graphics? Oh the graphics! They look so good! I love root beer.

--Steak

Yoshi is a...

2007-08-23T02:15:00.000-05:00

Dragon?!?!?!?! According to the Super Smash Bros. website Yoshi's Final Smash is called Super Dragon... Huh. I thought he was a cross between a lizard, dinosaur, and frog (his tong and jump). But a Dragon? Well that mystery is solved. I always liked arguing over what Yoshi was with my friends (and one friend insists that the games are called "Mario Smash Bros.", "Mario Smash Bros. 2: Melee", "Mario Smash Bros 3: Brawl", and "Mario Smash Bros. 4: Revolution" [TBA for DS]). Hmmm... SSB for DS, doesn't sound too bad.

Also an extra update on the SSBB website, "Animal Crossing: Go K.K. Rider", a song.

And let me point out that they had a Pit, Wario, Zero Suit Samus, Ike, Pokemon Trainer, and Diddy Kong page, but no Meta Knight or Snake page yet.

--Steak

SSBB

2007-08-22T06:30:00.000-05:00

Well more of the story of SSBB has been announced yesterday and Diddy Kong today! Well I heard that a new fave character from the Mario series and Diddy Kong must be it. DAMN IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Englando and I both wanted Birdo to be it, and apparently so did a lot of you out there.

--Steak

Myspace

2007-08-22T06:16:00.000-05:00

Well our new myspace page is up now so if you have a myspace page you should add us as a friend. Well we will update it every week and add any new friend requests, and update new info on SSBB and other Wii and DS games (plus anything I think is important).

--Steak

Summer Ending

2007-08-21T21:24:00.000-05:00

Hey y'all its ya fave, Englando. I would like to say that I apologize that I don't post as much as Steak; I'll try to post more often. Anyways I would like to talk about myself. My Summer break is ending and I would like to thank you all for reading the Summer edition of VGD. On a lighter note, I would like to say that for my birthday I got a Wii. YAY!!!! Anyways I have some very special news for you all......We are going live by making our own myspace page!!! Hope you all become our friends!!

-Englando

Well now

2007-08-20T14:23:00.001-05:00

Super Metroid is now on the Wii shop channel and Prime 3 is out in a week (or week and 1 day depending). WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well, once again it is time to sulk in the corner. I see I'm not the only any more though, will whoever it is please come into the MC (Metroid Corner)with me?

And by the way, we have not gotten any votes this month for the SSBB vote. Hmm.

--Steak

More Metroid

2007-08-13T21:15:00.000-05:00

Well finally they updated the Metroid Prime 3 preview has been updated and it will be updated on Thursday the 16th. And on Monday the 20th Super Metroid hits Wii everywhere in the USA.

Well I downloaded the first Metroid game on the VC today. It is fairly hard but still fun.

Well I'll go and sulk in the corner until Thursday because you all don't like Metroid. And if you do, come and sulk in the corner with me. Oh, by the way, just because you play as a girl, METROID IS NOT GAY YOU *** *** ******* *******!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

--Steak

2 new Smash Bros. updates

2007-08-13T03:02:00.000-05:00

Pokemon trainer is now a playable character, er, um, kinda. Just look on the Smash Bros. website or click on the name of this post.

And a pressing matter, we love your harassing comments! So please, just keep commenting (this may make me seem gay but we do really love the comments).

--Steak

Metroid Prime 3

2007-08-10T06:39:00.000-05:00

Did you see your Wii this morning? Oh not that Wii!

Well enough of the bad humor, lets get down to business. Nintendo sent a new message across the country at 4 AM NY time, 5 Chicago, 7 LA. The message said that Nintendo is releasing the first Metroid game on the VC on August 13th, thats Monday! Then on the 20th the third Metroid game: Super Metroid. Then just a week after that on August 27th... Metroid Prime 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Apparently you are not as into the Metroid series as me. Oh well. Also Nintendo has the Metroid Prime 3 Preview channel now, there are currently 2 vids on there and it says that on the 13th there will be 2 more vids.

I'll go and sulk in the corner until Monday.

Well I'm going to get a Wii Classic Controller on the 20th to go with my new Metroid VC game.

--Steak

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2007-08-05T12:46:00.001-05:00

As you can tell, that title is jibberish!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I don't care!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

--Steak

SSBB

2007-08-02T00:28:00.001-05:00

Well I am about to post the results from people e-mailing me about people who they want to be in SSBB.

Birdo - - 20 votes

Dr. Mario - - 1

Sonic - - 47

Tails - - 26

Knuckles - - 13

Baby Mario - - 48

Baby Luigi - - 29

Waluigi - - 13

Mr. Mime - - 6

Lugia - - 1

Ho-Oh - - 1

Zapdos - - 1

Articuno - - 1

Moltres - - 1

Mew - - 6

Mewtwo - - 1

Shaymin - - 1

Arceus - - 1

Dialga - - 3

Palkia - - 9

Cresselia - - 1

Phione - - 1

Manaphy - - 1

Darkrai - - 1

Celibi - - 1

Entei - - 1

Raikou - - 1

Suicune - - 1

Regirock - - 10

Regiice - - 10

Registeel - - 10

Regigigas - - 10

Latias - - 1

Latios - - 1

Groudon - - 1

Kyogre - - 1

Rayquaza - - 1

Jirachi - - 1

Deoxys - - 1

Rotom - - 1

Uxie - - 1

Mesprit - - 1

Azelf - - 1

Heatran - - 1

Giratina - - 1

Plusle & Minun - - 11

Master Chief - - 18

Koopa Troopa - - 17

Baby Peach - - 6

Baby Yoshi - - 8

Baby Wario - - 1

Baby Waluigi - - 1

Tingle - - 17

Yoob - - 1

Oddish - - 1

Smilies for Assist Trophies - - 1

Harry Potter - - 1

Ron Weasly - - 1

Hermione Granger - - 1

Lord Voldemort - - 6

Draco Malfoy - - 1

Ginny Weasly - - 1

Albus Dumbledore - - 4

-Green Day-
Tre Cool - - 4
Mike Dirnt - - 4
Billie Joe Armstrong - - 4
The stage that Green Day played on in "Bullet In A Bible" - - 4
-Green Day-

-R.E.M.-
Michael Stipe - - 1
Peter Buck - - 1
Mike Mills - - 1
-R.E.M.-

-U2-
Bono - - 3
The Edge - - 3
Adam Clayton - - 3
Larry Mullin Jr. - - 3
-U2-

-The Fray-
Isaac Slade - - 1
Joe King - - 1
Dave Welsh - - 1
Ben Wysocki - - 1
Jimmy Stofer - - 1
-The Fray-

Christina Aguilera - - 1

Pac-Man & Ms. Pac-Man & Pac-Man Jr. - - 7

Paratroopa (A.K.A. Koopa Paratroopa) - - 18

-Fall Out Boy-
Patrick Stump - - 1
Pete Wentz - - 1
Joe Trohman - - 1
Andy Hurley - - 1
-Fall Out Boy-

By the way I saw the return of Dan J and Kim, with a new person too. Hmmmmmmm.

--Steak

NEW BRAWLER!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-08-01T11:56:00.000-05:00

Ike from Fire Emblem is announced this morning. I am not big on Fire Emblem but a new Brawler is a new Brawler.

--Steak

SSBB

2007-07-30T09:25:00.000-05:00

Well DK's "Final Smash" was announced this morning on the Brawl website. Now there is the pressing matter of the vote on who should be in SSBB. Tomorrow night at 11:59ET, 10:59CT the vote for July has ended and I will work on the total vote numbers. But here is the wild thing; we have had NO questions or comments for our Q&A&C section on the 1st.

--Steak

Knuckle Joe

2007-07-27T02:10:00.000-05:00

Apparently a new Brawler has been announced. Knuckle Joe, who I have never heard of before, is in Brawl I guess as a Assist Trophy... Click on the title to be transfered to the SSBB website.

--Steak

Been a Long Time

2007-07-26T15:58:00.000-05:00

Hey y'all, it's ya fave, Englando. I apologize for not posting in a long time, but I am back in action. First off I would like to congratulate Venus Williams for winning Wimbledon for the fourth time. She beat surprise finalist Marion Bartoli 6-4, 6-1. I was so happy for her. Next the US Open Series. Anyways, time for VG chat. First off I would like to say that I will be getting a Wii. I'm doing this because I found out they would be making Mario Kart for the system. I will also be getting SSB Brawl. I would like to say that I would love to see Birdo in there. She's been quite popular (wink,wink). Wait there's more, I would like to say that my summer is going well and I hope yours is too, but I only have a month left. Lastly I would like to thank everyone for not posting negative and outrageous comments lately, finally we get some stability around here. Anyways, thanks for reading and peace.

-Englando

SSBB

2007-07-24T18:06:00.000-05:00

Well as the end of the month nears, I am working on the SSBB vote. Let me just say we got some incredible numbers this month. (Wow!) The most being 46 (Wow!). With still 6 and 1/4 days left until I stop counting the votes for July.

--Steak

YOSHI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-07-24T09:45:00.000-05:00

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My fave Mario character is announced for Brawl!!!!!!!! the title of this is the link to the website.

--Steak

E3 is over

2007-07-16T09:58:00.000-05:00

But the fun has just started! I say this because according to Wikipedia, Paper Mario is coming out for the VC today in the USA!!! I am going to get it right when it is can be downloaded!

--Steak

Pokemon Party!

2007-07-12T00:10:00.000-05:00

How many people would like to see a Pokemon Party? Or Super Smash Pokemon!

--Steak

SSBB

2007-07-11T23:10:00.000-05:00

I would just like to ask everyone to either comment on this post or email me at steakvgd@yahoo.com to say who you would most like to be in SSBB. And after every month I will tally up the total for each character. Let me note that neither I or any of my colleagues will participate in this. Thank you and if any new characters are announced on smashbros.com are announced I will tell you right when I read it(I check it most mornings around 11 or so). By the way, DK was just officially announced a little while ago.

--Steak

Mario Party DS

2007-07-11T19:40:00.000-05:00

Now aint that just so ironic? It was just yesterday that I commented that the DS would be perfect for Mario Party. Now it is has been announced by Nintendo! And not like that Mario Party Advance crap. If you click on the link it should bring you to the petition that I signed under the nickname of Steak on the first page! And if you click on the WWW next to Steak, it will bring you here!

YAY FOR MARIO PARTY DS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

--Steak

WOOOOOO!!!! E3!

2007-07-11T12:52:00.000-05:00

Well its time for E3 one again. Time has just raced by us, huh? Well it's about to race again, in Mario Kart Wii! Note that the title is not official yet. Well Nintendo has announced that it should be out by Q1(first 3 months of the year) 2008, and has also said that it will have more racers than ever before. Look on the website nintendoworldreport.com for more info on the Nintendo part of E3.

--Steak

Mario Party 8 and DS

2007-07-10T16:06:00.000-05:00

You know, Mario Party would fit perfectly on the DS. http://mariopartyds.com/ is a website dedicated to a Mario Party for DS. Now for OTHER news.

I purchased Mario Party 8 for the Wii! YAY! The 4th game I have now for the Wii. It really is a great game but it does get old fast. The Orbs from other Mario Party games are replaced with Candy, a bit weird. The biggest problem I found with this game is that after a while my arm started to hurt, so if you play any kind of sport that you use your hands don't play this game for more than like 3 hours. I like the game but it is about the same game as #1 but with practice and better graphics(not much though). The Mini-Games in Mario Party 8 are kind of new. Most use the Wii remote quite a bit but some are just Hold-It-Sideways-And-Press-2-To-Jump kind of games. I give it an 8/10. The only reason I don't give it a 10 is because the Mini-Games are hard to do sometimes. Like in a rowing game, I was stuck with a Computer Mario VS. Computer Toad and Toadette, Toad and Toadette where rowing in perfect time while Mario was going super fast and I was going as fast as I could. This happened in most of the 2 VS. 2 Mini-Games no matter what Computer Partner I got. The maps are mostly new but have a hint of past Mario Party games. If you have a Wii, like to yell at your TV and Video Games, and have enjoyed other Mario Party games, you should get Mario Party 8. Mario Party 8 costs $50 at most locations and has bonus Mini-Games for your Miis to play.

--Steak

Wii ect.

2007-06-25T14:33:00.000-05:00

Soul Calibur IV is only for PS3 and 360 but a different version called Soul Calibur Legends is for Wii.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl time!!!!! Princess Zelda is announced for Brawl! While Sheik is not announced yet it Sheik is probably in this if Zelda is.

--Steak

Also a sorry

2007-06-20T18:47:00.000-05:00

We would like to say sorry for the long absence from this blog. We will try to post more often in the future.

--Steak

--Englando

--Squiggles

You can also reach us at steakvgd@yahoo.com to ask questions or submit comments. Every 1st of the month i will start geting some of the questions and comments together and post a huge Q & A and Comment Section soon after. If you just want an answer mention that you don't want it on the Q & A and Comment Section.

--Steak

Cyndaquil Anthem

2007-06-20T18:41:00.000-05:00

O say, can you see, by the ga-mes release,

What so proudly we hail as the be-est Poke-mon,

Whose broad flames and bright eyes, through the perilous fight

Oíer the Pok-emon we watched, were so gallantly battling?

And the battles bright flames, the wins and tri-iumphs

Gave proof through the battle that our Poke-mon rule;

O say, does that fi-re-Poke-mon yet win

Oíer the land of the Pokemon and the home of the Cyndaquil?

--Steak

Diamond Review

2007-04-28T15:00:00.000-05:00

HI!!!!!!!!! I agree with what Englando said about Pearl. Diamond is a very good game and I give it a 9.5 and I'll tell you why. Sounds, the Pokemon are still annoying but the music is good. Graphics, outside of battle the graphics are put to good use, in battle is STILL 2-D. If they had made the graphics in the battles 3-D it would look like a GC Pokemon game, so I don't want that kind of 3-D, but, well, you know. The new Item Finder is sort of hard to use, but if you get the hang of it, you will be using it all the time. Some of the new moves are kind of stupid like Defog ect. but now you don't need a gym badge to use Flash(Happy days!!!!).

--Steak

Pearl Review

2007-04-28T14:45:00.000-05:00

Hey y'all it's ya fave. As you know we have been anticipating both these games for a while. Steak got both and I, Englando got Pearl. I'm going to do the review for Pokemon Pearl and Steak will do Diamond. Here it goes... First I would like to say this, this is the best DS RPG yet. You take the old skool theme of Pokemon and add new elements, new places, new people, and of course new Pokemon. The big step up is that you can trade with anyone around the world. You basically put out the offered Pokemon and see who replies. Another big step up is the graphics(outside of battle). They are really great, 3-D mixed with old 2-D. There are over 100 new pokemon and the ultimate goal is to catch em all. This game also brings back the night and day themes, which will have you staying up late to catch that certain pokemon. The only set back is the sound and battle graphics. They are good but a bit dated. Like the pokemon's cries, they still sound crappy and a bit annoying, they make me want to cry. The battle graphics are okay but it's like playing a GBA. Although there are minor setbacks, this game is awesome and you should definetely get it, Pokefan or not.
Final Score: 9.25

-Englando

The Final Day

2007-04-21T15:27:00.000-05:00

The wait is almost over. I can't wait at all, but to keep my mind busy, I'm goin to a dance party. Also I got my permit so I can drive with my parents in the car. Yea!!! any ways be patient people the time is comin right around the corner. So stay calm, be happy, and stop leavin comments about how McM is wrong. It's LAME and annoying.

Pokemon

2007-04-21T08:36:00.001-05:00

Some GameStops are opening at 8am tomorrow for the official US release. I am one of the lucky ones. I, in 30 hours, will have a review for Pokemon Diamond and Pearl.

Also the release party in NY will be webcast at pokemon.com at midnight tonight.

--Steak

The Countdown

2007-04-15T11:32:00.000-05:00

Hey pokemaniacs, it's a me Englando. I know I'm not your "favorite" blogger, but just listen up. Let's forget about the blogging controversy and try to remember what this website is about...Video games!!! The countdown I'm talking about is the release of Diamond and Pearl!!! One week from now we will be playing a brand new pokemon game. It may be MY last pokemon game, but I hope it will be my favorite. With all the new pokemon, new land, new trainers, how can you not get excited. The excitement begins NOW!!! When we , Steak and I, purchase D&P, we will give full reviews of the game. Until then, enjoy and love Pokemon!!!

-Englando

Super Paper Mario

2007-04-12T17:43:00.000-05:00

Now it's time for my official review of Super Paper Mario.

SUPER PAPER MARIO

9.5

One of the best games of all time, Super Paper Mario brings a long awaited game to the Wii. With its 2-D/3-D approach, it has plenty of hidden coins and other secrets. Mario doesn't have the same battle tactics as in The Thousand Year Door, he now just jumps on enemies, no crowd whatsoever. Despite this fact, Super Paper Mario still delivers a fun and fast paced RPG to the Wii. Mario, Luigi, Bowser, and the Princess are back and better than ever. With new moves, Mario takes gaming to a whole new level. The graphics are just the same as in The Thousand Year Door but still look stunning.

Englando will have a review either Saturday or, more likely, Sunday, as he is very busy right now.

Currently we do not know if McM will be able to review this game as he is not answering his phone. I've called him about 3 times today but his cell phone is off.

Also a bit of news down below.

There have been in-game hints leading to the idea that connection between Super Paper Mario and a DS game is possible.

I'll post ASAP -- Steak

New blogger

2007-04-12T12:10:00.000-05:00

I am so f***ing lost n this new blogger thing. I don't know where to click anymore. It didn't even give me a choice. It said I had to get a Google account. I don't know why. I wonder if it's going to send me updates at my Google email? I'm just lost.

Anyway I can't do the review of Super Paper Mario because I have to run right now. I'm working on what to rate it, I'll post back soon to officially review it.

Until next time -- Steak

WII!!!!

2007-04-12T02:53:00.000-05:00

Well, you may be wondering why I'm up at this time of the night. Well I just picked up my copy of Super Paper Mario at like 5 in the afternoon. I've been playing it since I got it and I finished the first two levels already. I'll have a complete review this afternoon. I was just turning my light off at 2:40 and my Wii flashes blue. I turn it on to read the message. The new Internet Channel came out, I'm updating my Wii right now, in fact, It's probably done by now, I just have to download the Internet for free now. It's free until the end of June, so if you want it, I'd recommend getting a Wii now. In July on it will be $5 to download, not that much, but if you're saving to get SSB Brawl... You get the picture. My next post might be from my Wii.

Post you all soon -- Steak

New writer abord!

2007-04-06T11:59:00.000-05:00

I'm introducing Squiggles, a new writer on Virtual Gamers Digest. Squiggles also has a lot of schoolwork to get done so he might not post a lot.

--Steak

late 80's

2007-04-03T12:06:00.000-05:00

If you had said in th late 1980's that cute and scary little monsters would take America by storm on cards, video games, TV, and the big screen by 1999, you would've been put in an insane asylum. But look at them now! 2007 and still going strong. 493 Pokemon and counting. I know for a fact that they will make it to 1,000 pokemon by 2015. It's not just a fad, it's bigger than Mario. It's going to make it to 1,000 or more before it's finished. Hell, the kids that play Pokemon right now might have their own kids playing Pokemon when they're 7-40 too. Then the parents can tell their kids stories about when Pokemon first came around in 1998 in America. I'm listing Green Day's Good Riddance [Time Of Your Life] and Wake Me Up When September Ends so I'm getting a little choked up right now.

You probably read this somewhere else by now, I was on Spring Break so I didn't post for a while. Sonic and Mario are going to the 2008 Olympics together.

I really want a side-scrolling Mario game on a home system right now, oh well.

--Steak

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl

2007-03-28T12:59:00.000-05:00

It is 3 weeks and 4 days until PKMN D/P come out!!!!!!! I can't wait!!!!!!!! I got the egg in Ranger and it is all ready to be traded over to Diamond version when I get it.

--Steak

PS2

2007-03-08T02:19:00.000-06:00

I bought a used PS2! It was $115 but it had a bunch of things with it. It has 4 controllers with it and one of those things that lets you play with 4 controllers. It has more than that too. I am only going to buy a few games though.

--Steak

Pkmn D/P

2007-03-04T15:15:00.000-06:00

I reserved Pokemon Diamond and Pearl.

--Steak

My Feelings

2007-03-04T15:07:00.000-06:00

It's ya fave, Englando. I'm back on the block and you know it. People a little...how should I say it....crude lately. I feel that you all think you know soooo much about me. But let me tell you somethin you don't. People are getting a little crazy around here and somebodies feelings might get hurt, mostly our readers. I'm just so tired of the negativity of our bloggers. At first it was funny, but now it is just crazy. So yall need to STOP IT NOW. thank you!!!!!

--Englando

Legend of Zelda

2007-02-26T16:32:00.000-06:00

I have just got the new, or not so new, almost 10 years old, Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. It truly is the best game of all time. This is not the first time I have played it but it has rekindled my love for Legend of Zelda and the N64. In other news, the Gamecube is still going strong according to a Nintendo spokesperson. This may be old news but still I thought I'd mention this because most likely all games still to come out on GC will also be for the Wii. Microsoft handheld? Well it's a good idea. Perhaps the "Microsoft XBOX Total Control". Iuno. "Microsoft XBOX Com. (Computer)".

--Steak

Pokemon Diamond and Pearl

2007-02-17T14:48:00.000-06:00

It's ya fave, Englando. I just wanted to say some things about the upcoming pokemon game for the Nintendo DS Diamond and Pearl. It is said to be the BEST pokemon game to date. It is going to use 3-D esque graphics for towns and other areas. It is to use great 2-D graphics for the battles. Not to mention the new pokemon, new adventure, and new items. it is really going to be good so get it when it comes out on April 22.

--Englando

Random Stuff

2007-02-10T20:35:00.000-06:00

Hey yall!, it's your favorite blogger Englando! I just wanted to add my thoughts about numerous things. First on the death of Anna Nicole Smith, I just wanted to say that a lot of people are poopin' all over her with negativity. I think is wrong, you don't know her personally and she was a good woman so SHUT UP!!! Next would be the encouraging win by the fantastic Serena Williams. She just won the 2007 Australian Open YAY! She went two years without a tournament, then comes back, makes it to the final and destroys Maria Sharapova 6-1, 6-2. What would this blog be without a tad bit about videogames. I just wanted to say that I'm currently working on 5 different games. They are Kirby Squeak Squad, Yoshi's Island DS, Zelda: Twilight Princess, Zelda: The Wind Waker, and Zelda: A Link to the Past. Lastly on a note about a funny video on youtube called "shoes," it is hilarious, you should defenitely check it out. That's all I have to say. Remember one thing: I have love for all my fans and listen to what you have to say, except for those who post commments that insult us.

--Englando

The Good News

2007-01-25T00:18:00.000-06:00

The good news is that Super Paper Mario might come out in April. Click on the title of this to go to the site where I get my information for this from, or just cut and paste this:

http://www.gaming-age.com/news/2007/1/22-32

Visit the site if you don't belive me.

--Steak

The Bad News

2007-01-25T00:11:00.000-06:00

The bad news is that an anonymous Nintendo spokesman said recently that Super Mario Galaxy may be released in the winter, holiday time winter. Originally it was scheduled to come out in spring.

--Steak

Wii

2007-01-01T14:57:00.000-06:00

Well, even though I don't like the name, I still got it. All I have to say is that, well, it's awsome! I love the Wii! It is the best game console by far!
Sorry for the lack of posting but I went on vacation right after getting my Wii. I'm back and lovin' the Wii. I will rate it in a bit but for now I have other news. Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, after having a huge sucess in Japan, has an official date. April 22 is when it comes out! This has been announced for a few weeks, but, again, I was on vacation.

Now to start the Wii rating.

Sleak design. + 30 points.

Easy to set up. + 30 points.

Okay game packaged with the console. + 5 points.

Semi-easy controlls once you get used to them. + 5 points.

No choice of colors...yet. - 5 points.

Can connect to the web for free if you download the software. + 10 points.

You have to pay for most downloads. - 5 points.

Can look at weather. + 5 points.

Last I checked, you still can't look at news. - 5 points.

Hard to take the sensor bar off the TV if you stuck it on. - 5 points.

Cannot play DVDs or CDs. - 15 points.

No HD (Not a problem if you don't have an HD TV). - 10 points.

Costs only $249.99, compared to the PS3 ($499.99 for the core system, $599.99 for
everything) and the 360 (something like $599.99 for the core system and $699.99 for
everything), it is a great deal. + 50 points.

Wireless controllers. + 10 points.

Motion sensing controllers. + 10 points.

Easy to break wrist strap causing broken TVs and other things. - 30 points.

Free replacement wrist straps unlike the 360 (Microsoft didn't have the cooling fan
in there and then charged $30 to get it). + 10 points.

Great use of the controller. + 10 points.

Not enough games out at launch. - 10 points.

Good games announced. Super Mario Galaxy, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, MArio Party 8, and Metroid Prime 3: Coruption + 40 points.

At least one good game so far, Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. + 20 points.

Nunchuck. + 5 points.

Good use of the Nunchuck in most games. + 10 points.

Plays Gamecube games. + 30 points.

Uses Gamecube controllers for some of the download games. + 10 points.

Gamecube memory cards work for the Gamecube games. + 30 points.

Wii comes with half a gig of internal memory, it should be enough to last you the life of the console unless you go crazy with N64 downloaded games. + 50 points.

Wii can hold pics for you. + 40 points.

Wii uses, if you need it, an SD card for memory. + 30 points.

Can send and recieve messages. + 20 points.

It takes a very long time to synch the controllers (to synch the controllers, you must open the battery cover and hald down the red SYNC button while holding down the red SYNC button under the flap on the Wii above where you put your SD card). You have to do this if you want to play with more than one person and you have to do this with your Wii to be able to play your Wii after synching with someone elses Wii. It is epecially hard to synch a controller up to a Wii if you have a cover on it. -15 points.

Can connect wirelessly to the internet if you have a wireless router.If you don't have a wireless router, you can conect with a USB cord. + 20 points.

Nintendo system. DUH! + 20 points.

Altogether I give the Wii a 500 out of 600 possible points.

Grade Key
0-50 = Horrible! DO NOT BUY!
51-100 = Needs a lot of work.
101-150 = Needs some work.
151-200 = Okay but under par video game system.
201-250 = Good effort into the system but not really worth buying it if you are not a die hard (that companies name here) fan.
251-300 = Average system.
301-350 = Above average system.
351-400 = You definately want this if you are a die hard (that companies name here) fan.
401-450 = Most video game systems only have and average rating. This system has a way above average from me. You most likely will love this system so I urge you to buy it.
451-500 = This is a stunning system!
501-550 = Near perfect system.
551-599 = This is one of the greatest systems of all time!
600 = This is the best video game system ever created! It has perfect graphics and stunning everything else! Get this video game system even if you hate the company that made this! RUN OUT AND GET THES SYSTEM RIGHT NOW!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

--Steak

I'm Back and You Know It!!!

2006-12-23T18:24:00.001-06:00

I love Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanza, and even Ramadan, but Christamas is my favorite. For me, all I want for Christmas is you....just kidding. I know I'm not Mariah Carey. Seriously I want Twilight Princess, Yoshi's Island DS, Kirby Squeak Squad, and an iPod Radio Remote. I know it has been a while since I posted a blog, but I've been busy. I want all 2 of you people that actually look at this website to know that I do care and I do love you all. On a video game note, I do suggest you buy my Christmas List because I'm perfect and I always make good decisions. Anyways, I just want to say peace, love, Christmas, and video games!!!!!!

-Englando

Englando or Englado?

2006-12-23T18:02:00.000-06:00

If you know what I mean, Englando/Englado has had a switching name for so long it's not even funny.

--Steak

WARNING!

2006-11-23T17:15:00.000-06:00

DO NOT BUY SUPER MONKEY BALL BANANA BLITZ! JUST DON'T DO IT! I have tested Super Monkey Ball Banana Blitz and have come to a review. The music blends togeather so it seems like you are in one world and in the level slect menu it keeps going on too! The handleing is terrible so you fall off the stage way too easy... Unless you are a proffesional balancer.

--Steak

DS Lite

2006-10-15T10:13:00.000-05:00

Yeah... um, you know when I said the DS Lite is only coming in white, well, a few weeks ago I found that it is, by Christmas, coming out in hot pink and black. No light blue!

--Steak