End of the Week Gaming Recap...

I just feel like posting some stuff from this week in the world of gaming that caught my eye...

I think I said many times (here and Twitter) that I'm buying Killzone 2 over Resident Evil 5 as my Spring Break game. I might as well support Sony's big FPS eventually. The demo that came out yesterday on the U.S. PSN Store also convinced me to buy it as well.

Punch-Out Wii coming out on May 18 - Likely my excuse to play my Wii again as it still continues to collect dust (Maybe MadWorld next month if it is really awesome).

I actually played LittleBigPlanet again (haven't played in a while) to mess with the new Contra levels (aka LittleBigContra). It is really impressive how accurate the creators made things Contra-esque. I just hope it doesn't get taken down due to obvious issues.

Sega fans went crazy with the announcement of Virtual On: Oratorio Tangram 5.66 coming to Xbox Live Arcade (only confirmed in Japan for now and 1200 MS Points). For those who don't know, Virtual On was one of those standout arcade games with robots in the mid to late 90s with an unique cabinet and twin stick controls. Sure, playing this on a console like the Dreamcast or the 360 is different from the pure arcade experience, but it is nice that Sega still cares about some of their franchises. Hopefully this game will be confirmed for the States along with a PSN version if Sega wants more money.

Yes, I'm still playing lots of Street Fighter IV on PS3 and thanks to the Femme Fatale Pack DLC (Alternate costumes for the female characters), I'm actually playing more Chun-Li, Cammy, and Rose both off and online (even though ranked matches are still hella frustrating with the minefield of shoto scrubs - I just wish people would learn more characters besides Ryu & Ken, but it's nice to want things). This weekend is pretty much challenge modes and online madness as you'll likely to see a revised review of this by sometime next week if I have time.

Also semi-SF4 related, the first episode of the Dogface Show is out on the interwebs as it features Gootecks, SoCal SF4 ambassador and host of the Street Fighter Podcast, and Mike Ross, a SF4 Honda player who used to play Marvel vs. Capcom 2 seriously. Dogface answers the hard hitting questions to these guys and funny stuff ensues.

ABDC Season 3 Episode 7 Recap

So we are getting the finale we all have been waiting for since the season started as the best two crews are actually in the top 2.

MTV Shows

Beat Freaks

MTV Shows

Quest Crew

After this challenge, it looks like anyone's game as I thought Quest did slightly better handling all five styles than Beat Freaks.

Then there's the Last Chance challenge done Season 1 style!!

MTV Shows

Beat Freaks

MTV Shows

Quest Crew

Looks like Quest went the extra mile this episode saving their best for last. Too many sick moments during Quest's performances while I thought Beat Freaks played it a little safe.

We'll see who wins next week...

Music Video Roundup (2/25/09)

This week's music video roundup features some radio and club bangers I have been blasting (That is what get for listening to morning radio shows and the Power Party Mix at noon on 105.9 FM).



"Right Round" by Flo Rida - My current jam now!!!!



"Beautiful" by Akon - Love or hate him, this dude is too many catchy songs as it is another hit.

On the Fence - 50 Cent: Blood on the Sand

50 Cent: Blood on the Sand is out today for the 360 and PS3 as it is surprisingly a good game. Of course, better games are out this week like Killzone 2, but 50's new Gears ripoff is a great rental at best from what I seen. If anyone is buying this, please have no expectations and just have a fun time, which I think this game is basically mindless fun with G-Unit music blasting while shooting random fools in the face. In addition, it is best to play this game when parents are not around in the household because the swearing is off the charts like every 10 seconds or something like that (It is rated Mature for a reason). At least it is better than Bulletproof, 50's last attempt into the video game world, but don't expect top tier stuff as seen in previous third-person shooters. I may rent this at a later time for kicks and giggles.

Highlights from 2/22 Video 94 Tekken 6 BR Tournament

Last Sunday was the first Tekken 6 BR tournament at Video 94 and I showed up along with about 16 others (among them are hosts Cynnik, MYK, and Rip). Two from SDTekken showed up as well (Chris, who is a Nina player and Cody, who plays Ganryu). Even though the turnout could have been better, at least the tournament lasted four hours and it was indeed good times. I already did my shoutouts in the Tekken Zaibatsu thread about the tournament, so go there if u want to see that. The next tournament is next Saturday at Super Arcade as Kane will host and if I don't have plans that day, I might as well make an appearance and likely the turnout will be bigger. At least the SoCal Tekken scene is alive and kicking now as I'm willing to support it. Anyway, here are highlights from the top 5.

Rip (Law) vs. Cynnik (Raven) on Winners' bracket:


Calsonic (Xiaoyu) vs. Juggernaut (Eddy) on Losers' bracket:


MYK (Steve) vs. Suiken (Lei) on Grand Finals "So Much Damage indeed!!!"

Music Video Roundup for 2/19/09

I haven't really done this in a month I think, but here's the latest music videos I have been blasting. (Also seen previously in my Twitter)

"Welcome to Heartbreak" by Kanye West feat. Kid Cudi (Sort of an official music video, but not really since "Amazing" is still Kanye's next single.)



"Dead & Gone" by T.I. feat. Justin Timberlake (Perhaps the hottest song out on the radio now)



"Day & Nite" (Crookers Remix) by Kid Cudi (This song is too sick right now too).

ABDC Season 3 Episode 6 Recap

With console Street Fighter IV mania running wild, I guess I could take a break (actually I do need one after beating arcade mode on Medium with all 25 characters) and watch this week's ABDC with surprising results.

MTV Shows

With the Chris Brown/Rihanna incident still on the music world's minds, I don't know why MTV still went ahead with songs from those two this week. Anyway, Quest killed it again keeping my #1 pick alive.

America's Best Dance Crew (Season 3) - MTV Shows

Another sick Beat Freaks performance doing "Hot & Cold" and perhaps Kid Rainen's infamous season 1 long headspin is beaten tonight. At this point, it is clear that they are the judges' pick to win this. As long they don't screw up, they will actually win and I don't mind that.

America's Best Dance Crew (Season 3) - MTV Shows

Oh hey, the Fly Khicks are still around upsetting Strikers All-Stars. This performance wasn't that bad.

With this week's curveball (about time MTV decided to so because it has been somewhat a predictable season till now), a girl crew has a good shot of winning now, which I can get behind I guess. Doesn't matter, I'm still rolling with Quest to win this.