Switching over to a new template

I am Currently Switching over to a new template, please bear with me for a day or so while i get all the menus and everything fixed. I think that it will look much nicer when its all finished and switched over. thanks everyone! have a great day

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NHL 14 game Review

I have been playing NHL 14 for awhile now. I must say that it is one of the best hockey simulations that I have ever played. (and I have been playing NHL games since the early 1990's) One of the things that I think really pulls this years simulation by ea is the “true simulation” mode. To many times in games past you could almost just do anything you wanted. Once the puck was no your stick you were fine, you could move through other peoples out stretched sticks as if they weren't even there, the puck never hardly bounced, and it was just over all too easy in that aspect. I never really felt like it was a “true” hockey simulation. All you had to do was take the puck down the boards with your winger, center the pass, one timer, GOAL!!. While you can still do that to a certain extent in NHL 14 there have been a lot of tweaks in “true simulation” mode. For instance the puck bounces off of your stick a lot easier. If you try and receive a pass that was sent to you way too hard for you to handle the days of you just scooping it up and having full control are over. The puck can skip off your stick, it can bounce on you at the last second, sticks can break when your winding up for the shot, and so on. These small tweaks I feel add a lot more to the simulation feel of the game. There are still a few things that you can do to exploit the goalie AI a bit, but overall it is a lot better. If simulation hockey just isn’t your thing, and you would rather have a no rules no penalty just straight physical smash mouth hockey there is a throw back to NHL 95 mode where you can enjoy exactly that.

The matchmaking for online play seems to be improved over last season, and the overall enjoyment of playing online weather its ESHL, Vs mode, Hut, or any of the other various online modes is much higher for me this year. Another thing that I almost forgot to mention the new hitting animations is much smoother, and has a lot more animations then ever before. if you get bumped you will be pushed a little, but if you get lined up you are down off your feet and on the ice.

there is also a new enforcer system. VERY much improved, and the fighting takes styles from fight night and is much much more enjoyable.

While there are many, many positives for me in this title there are still a few down sides as well. Some people have figured out how to mess with the goalie AI so that they can score almost every time they get an inch of room on the ice in front. Way to solve that? Learn to play super tight defensive hockey in your own zone online. Sometimes you run into some pretty rude and over all un friendly people online. (you will find that with any game though.) Overall if you enjoy hockey then you need to get this game today. It features so many various game modes that when I go to play sometimes it takes me awhile to decide exactly what I want to work on. My Hockey ultimate team? My dynasty mode team with the avalanche? Should I get signed up for an online gm season? Maybe just some NHL 95 throw back fun. Overall I highly suggest this title to anyone who is a hockey, or even sports fan in general. Great game. you will not be disapointed

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Little Video game theme editing

I had to do a short sound edit for my class today. Here is my 1st attempt at sound editing. Can you name the three themes used in it?

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Dragons Dogma so far..

So, in all honesty, so far.. Dragons Dogma seems a bit clunky to me. I just am having a hard time really diving into it so far. The intro and tutorial is a bit confusing because you do it, and then you basically restart the game with your actual character. Overall so far i can see where the combat system and leveling etc. could hold some potential, but so far its just been very hard for me to get into. Will post a better review over more details concepts if i am able to really get into it. If not I will Get a write up done for another game that i've already beaten or played a lot to get some more quality content up.

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THEY DO EXIST!!! :o

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Starting a new game

Today i found that a game called Dragons Dogma Arisen was on the play station plus members for free! So i downloaded it and have begun to play. Will post a review, and any thoughts or impressions as I progress a bit farther!

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Jack's Top-10 NES/SNES

Hello everybody, today I thought I would give you my top 10 list of all-time favorite video games For the NES/SNES
 10. Super Mario Kart (Snes) ~This game is what not only got me interested in the Mario Kart series, but into all racing games in general, and is well deserving enough to be on the list.

 09. Super Mario World (Snes) ~Ahh...A game that was amazing both single player as well as multiplayer. This game has an amazing story, with a world map that had endless paths and secrets for one to discover.

08. Final Fantasy 1 (Nes) ~This game is absolutely amazing. It has a mind-blowing soundtrack, and a storyline so good, you actually feel like you are saving the world every time you play.

 07. Donkey Kong Country 1-3 (Snes) ~The DKC series was a huge hit for the SNES era. It takes you through a bunch of different worlds,from jungles to mines, and from lakes to forest. The scenery alone, makes this game have endless replay value

 06. Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest (Nes) ~This game was very fun playing growing up. It is ridiculously hard, and the day-night feature really sets the mood for how intense this game, and the rest of the series, really is

 05. Mc. Kids (Nes) ~A lot of people probably haven't heard about this game, it is actually pretty unique as it features characters from McDonald's. Aside from being a game related to Big Macs and large fries, this game as a feel similar to Mario games, that makes it one of my favorites of all times

 04. Wizards and Warriors 3 (Nes) ~This game could arguably be #1 on my list. It features 3 different worlds, from dark gloomy caves, to majestic Palaces. Exploring this games worlds is completely mind-blowing, and the storyline is one of my absolute favorites.

 03. Super Mario Bros. 3 (Nes) ~8 different worlds, with 8 different musical themes for each one. Over 80+ levels, plus fortresses and Airships. This game is one of the greatest games of all time, and most deserving f.or any top 10

 02. Zelda: A Link to the Past (Snes) ~To this day, this is my favorite Zelda game. 12 intense dungeons and one of the best world maps any any game thus far. This game will always be my #1 Zelda game

 01. Dragon Warrior 4 (Nes) ~How to describe this game. I literally give this game a rating of 10/10 in gameplay, graphics, music, and storyline. 8 party members from soldiers and fighters, to black and white magic users. And endless supply of weapnns and armor to strengthen your characters. With a massive bestiary, this game really makes you work for ultimate success. An intense, heart-touching storyline of love, world domination, and personal growth, this game will always be #1 on my list of games. Not only from NES/SNES, but #1 from any system made thus far.

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Pokemon x & y

I have currently been putting a lot of time into the new pokemon x game that was released not too long ago for nintendo 3ds. It has been a lot of fun. there are a few changes from the past versions that are to be noted.  first of all the leveling up is a bit easier, and a lot less of a grind. You are able to get something called EXP ALL. this gives half your exp to everyone in your party regardless if they got into the battle or not. You also get exp when you catch wild pokemon not just killing them. The shiny breeding is still pretty tough though so far.. I have gone through 4 or 5 boxes so far of charmander eggs, and I still have yet to find a shiny charmander. will post some pictures and other updates on this soon. overall i would recommend picking it up. Nintendos first venture into the world of fully 3d was a success. The new wonder trade and more online features such as o powers are very nice to use.

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A Helping Hand

Hello. My name is Jack. I have been personally asked by Fretz to help along with video game reviews. I will be posting video game reviews and speed runs of certain games on this blog. The video reviews will also be available on my youtube channel CubingGamerLP89. There you will also find Lets plays and Long plays of video games. I really hope that everybody who stumbles across this blog will find as much enjoyment from watching our videos and reading are blogs as we do when we make them. And, just as Fretz said in another post, I too will take recommendations for games that you guys want to be seen reviewed or played. Ask me anything, either here or via email. cubingamerlp89@gmail.com HAVE A GREAT DAY!! :D ~Jack

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Wizards and Warriors 3 Speedrun by DDRMasterdude

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