Gaming With Verne – Red Dead Redemption on PS3
I’m pumped to check out RDR multiplayer tonight, I loved the story mode and haven’t messed around with the co op stuff at all. Should be a pretty cool experience. I DID hear that all your weapons and mounts are gone online, though. Is it true that I have to ride a donkey? That’s no bueno
Still, let’s check it out, Red Dead Redemption on PS3 starting at 6:30 PM PST. Friend up Schmer1969 if you wanna posse up!
We had a good run, USA
After games of close calls and heroic last minute shots, Team USA lost to Ghana yesterday in South Africa. I was bummed out to witness the loss but when it was all over I was happy to look back at what happened in the competition… it seems like this year Americans really got in to the whole “soccer is the world’s game” feeling and supported the international tournament in full force.
Here’s to hoping that we as a nation can keep up that level of enthusiasm until 2014 and the next World Cup. Congratulations to Team USA for making it that far and to Ghana for making it further.
Have a great weekend, wherever you are on earth.
People from around the world (not just the US) reacting to Landon Donovan’s game winning goal against Algeria. Man, that USA cheer is infectious!
Get this poster right now from the Able Gamers Foundation and Justin D. Russo
The Able Gamers Foundation is a site that raises funds and awareness for those of us that have a bit of a hard time gaming. Right now they are hosting a donation drive by giving away the poster you see above with every donation of $55 or more. The poster was designed by Justin D Russo, the same guy who made all of the cool Video Game posters that were all over the internet a month or two ago.
It’s a great poster and a very worthy cause, head on over to the Site and give it a look, and give what you can. Have a great weekend everyone.
New iPhone, New Problems
I want a new iPhone. To be honest, I’ll probably get one. I just don’t like hearing all of this stuff about how the new phones are loosing signal when you hold them in your left hand. That’s really not what I want to hear about the device I’m buying especially if it’s going to cost me $50 for a 32 Gig a year after buying the newest version. And what about the screen that is supposed to be clearer than any other screen is showing yellow marks on it right out of the box.
My guess is that when you correct 50,000 flaws in a product there is always going to be a 50,001st. So far from what I’ve seen on Engadget and Gizmodo it looks like the problems aren’t very wide-spread. It looks like it may be a gamble to get an iPhone 4 at this point, but that’s a risk I’m willing to take.
Ghost Recon Looks Mean, Y’all!
I got to check out a little bit of Ghost Recon Future Soldier when I was at E3 and that game is going to blow the doors off whatever else comes out at the same time. You get to creep aroung completely invisible to the enemy and take them out in close quarters and generally wreck shop Jack Bauer-style.
It’s going to take a little effort to relearn all of your controls, this game plays a lot different that Call of Duty and other fast-paced FPSs. At least we’ll all be on a level playing field. Seriously though, everyone… this game is going to be dangerous. Make sure to keep a some open space in your stalking for this on come Christmas.
U.S.A.! U.S.A.!
How about that Landon Donova, huh? Scoring the winning goal in added time to push USA in to the next round. That guys got to be feeling pretty good! It was a tight match the whole way, lots of amazing shots on goal but nothing went in except that one offsides shot.
Here’s hoping that this win can get more Americans interested in Team USA’s games, this IS the World Cup you know! Congratulations to Team USA, hope to see them go all the way!
SnuggBuds are probably the best headphones you can find
Who uses an Apple device to listen to music? Everyone, right? But here’s the problem… Apple headphones are terrible. They’re white, they get dirty easy, they’re uncomfortable and so on. Well if you’re looking for better sound quality, comfort and style then all you have to do is check out SnuggBuds Earbuds. I got a pair of these things at the Anaheim Comic Comvention and they work so well it’s crazy. there’s a in-line mic on them so you can answer and hang up on phone calls without pulling the phone out of your pocket. Very cool.
I definitely recommend these things to anyone unhappy with the standard Apple buds. You’re gonna dig them.
FIFA 2010 on PS3 Tonight for Gaming With Verne
We’re playing FIFA 2010 on the PS3 tonight (sorry I don’t have the World Cup edition). You know who I’m going to be playing with though, right? That’s it, Arsenal.
As always, send your psn friend requests to Schmer1969 and I’ll add who I can. See you at 6:30 PM PST.
E3 was awesome!
This year’s Electronic Entertainment Expos in Los Angeles was absolutely a blast. There were games galore, tons of demo units, press events and celebs all over the place. I might just be bold enough to say it was the best year ever.
Favorite games I saw: Portal 2, Call of Duty Black Ops, Tron, Homefront and tons more. It’s going to be long wait until all of the games that were mentioned actually come out. But by that time we’ll have had two more E3’s and can look forward to even more. It never ends!
