Showing posts with label Games. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Games. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Top Reasons Why Books Make a Great Gift

Hey there. Still looking for that last minute gift?  You can get all kind of small trinkets that will fit comfortably inside of a stocking but the problem with that is that they are small, impersonal items that your young ones will forget as soon as they receive them.  Why not put their imagination to work!  Give them a book!

"Metallman, you are a fool!  I don't want to read!  I want to play video games!"

I hear ya, friend.  But books can be just as awesome of games.  Books can be just as intense as an action packed FPS, they can be just as intriguing as a compelling RPG, and they can be just as terrifying as a survival horror game.  I, for one, love to read and I wouldn't mind receiving a good book under the christmas tree!  Still not convinced?  No problem, check out the infographic below for a few reasons why books make a great gift!

Friday, September 20, 2013

Enter to win Steam Codes for Bioshock, Bioshock 2, and Bioshock Infinite

Hey there.  Bioshock... I love the hell out of that series.  I've been a fan ever since the first Bioshock game and I've followed the series as it's progressed into the much praised Bioshock Infinite.  So, when I saw that Amazon was having a deal where you can get all three Bioshock games for $20, I damn near fell off my chair!  lol  You know that deals on Amazon come and go so if you want to try your luck and see if it's still gonig on, you can click on the Bioshock banner above and check.  But if it is gone... NO WORRIES!  Metallman has your back!  I'm going to give away the Steam codes for all three games right here, right now!  It's giveaway time, folks!

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Steam Family Sharing Enters Beta in Mid September

Hey there.  One of the things that many people love about Steam is the ease of being able to download an awesome game for an unbelievably low price.  Once you own that game, it's yours and will forever be tied to your account.  But what if there is one computer and multiple Steam accounts?  At this point in time, each account would need to purchase the game in order to play it.  Well... that's about to change!  Steam Family Sharing will allow game sharing on accounts that also share the same computer!  How awesome is that?!?!  No longer will your son or daughter have to use your personal Steam account to play games.  You can authorize them to access your games on thier personal account and they can now play your downloaded games.  The best part about it is that they will also have their own saved files and achievements tied to their accounts and won't affect your personal account what so ever.

Monday, September 9, 2013

Win a Video Game of Your Choice via Dragonblogger September Video Game Giveaway

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Hey there!  My good friend Justin, over at Dragonblogger.com, is hosting a video game giveaway and guess who's a cosponsor?! That's right, this guy!  The cool thing about the Dragonblogger giveaway is that there is no set game to win.  You get to pick the game!  That's right, as long as the retail price is under $60, you can chose ANY game for any gaming platform or console.  That's pretty damn awesome, right?!  You can pick any game that is already out or will be released by the end of the giveaway.  Most talked about games are out now and others will be available soon.  Raymand Legends, Madden 25, Saints Row IV, Lost Planet 3, Grand Theft Auto V.  If it's out by the end of October, it's up for grabs!  Not a bad deal if you ask me.  Now on to some giveaway details.

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

Nintendo Announces a Strong Holiday Line up which Includes a Wii U Price Drop, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, and the 2DS

In stores Sept. 20th for $299.99!
Hey there.  The holidays are coming and we all know now that Sony and Microsoft have shown their plans for the PS4 and Xbox One, but what about Nintendo?  Well, today's the day Nintendo lays thier cards on the table!  Check out some of the news that was just released by Nintendo regarding The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, a new portable gaming device, and a Wii U price drop!

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Submit Your The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Fan Art and Win a Wii U

Hey there. Did you guys know that there is a symphony going around playing The Legend of Zelda music? It's pretty damn cool and I was soooooo disappointed when I was not able to score tickets to see it live when the symphony was in Los Angeles. I love The Legend of Zelda series and I indulge in classical music from time to time so to have The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses come to town, I just needed to be there! *sigh* But it wasn't meant to be... But you know what... THEY'RE BACK! Another tour will be starting soon and Nintendo is inviting fans to be a part of the symphony's tour! How? By submitting The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD fan art! Nintendo plans on kicking off a contest later today on the  Nintendo Facebook page where you can submit your fan art. 5 winners will win a Wii-U console as well as The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD game. But that's not all, friends! On Sept. 12th, the 5 winners (as well as the top 50 finalists) will have their art displayed at the lobby of the venue where The Symphony of the Goddesses is playing! How awesome is that?!

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

What I'm Playing... Bioshock Infinite Clash in the Clouds

Hey there. I haven't had one of these posts in a while. Sorry. I've been so caught up in so many things that some things slip my mind and before I know it, the week's over. Anyways, ever since the latest DLC for Bioshock Infinite was released, I've been playing Clash in the Clouds non stop. For those of you that are not familiar with the DLC, it's similar to a battle arena where Booker and Elizabeth take on several enemies at once. It may not sound like much at first, but it's the challenge behind the Blue Ribbon challenges that have really captivated me. Sure, I can get through the 60 waves of enemies without a hitch, if I just run and blast my way through enemies. But that's not the point of Clash in the Clouds. The Blue Ribbon challenges is where it's at! Challenges like, "Defeat each enemy with a different vigor." Not bad, right? Oh... but your enemies are 2 HandyMans and a Motorized Patriot. Yeah, good luck. lol  Also, I love that some of the Blue Ribbon challenges are creative too. "Defeat a Handyman while he's charging the sky lines." "Defeat the Siren before she raises the dead." I simply live for a challenge and right now I'm enthralled into this fight and giving it my all.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Bioshock Infinite DLC Announced

Hey there.  I've been waiting for some quality DLC for Bioshock Infinite for quite some time and today, I hear that there will be 2 DLC packs that are coming our way!  How awesome is that?!  Details and videos are after the jump!

Friday, July 26, 2013

I'm Not Going to Gen Con Indy This Year. Unless...

Hey there.  As the title suggests, I do not plan on attending Gen Con Indy this year and I am extremely disappointed.  Gen Con Indy is scheduled from August 15th through the 18th and I was hoping that I would be able to raise enough funds to get a plane ticket over there and enjoy my 4 day press pass.  But alas, it's not meant to be.  Why?  Well... 2 things actually.  I haven't been as active as I would like to have been online these past few months due to me getting things together in my personal life.  Second, because of that, I haven't earned as much online income as I would have hoped so there simply are no funds available for me to use to get to Indy.

Friday, July 12, 2013

Summer Video Game Giveaway via Dragonblogger.com

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Hey there!  My good friend Justin, over at Dragonblogger.com, is hosting a video game giveaway!  The cool thing about the Dragonblogger giveaway is that there is no set game to win.  You get to pick the game!  That's right, as long as the retail price is under $60, you can chose ANY game for any gaming platform or console.  That's pretty damn awesome, right?!  You can pick anything from the recently released The Last of Us or if you have your eye on a game that is releasing in August, you can pick that too! Also, if you decide that you want Minecraft for the Xbox 360, Justin will throw in a second copy of the game, FREE!  That way you can gift one to a buddy.  Not a bad deal if you ask me.  Now on to some giveaway details.

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Turtle Beach Call of Duty: Black Ops II KILO Limited Edition Gaming Headset Giveaway

Hey there.  Who needs a gaming headset?  I asked the fans on Facebook if they would prefer a game or another headset for this giveaway and the headset won by a landslide.  So I've decided to give away a Turtle Beach Call of Duty Kilo II Gaming Headset!  I personally use this headset and I love the damn thing.  The sound is so crisp and clear and the headset is pretty comfortable to wear.  Here is a brief description:

Friday, June 14, 2013

The Return of Mega Man

It hurts to see you this way, Mega Man.
Hey there.  See that above comic strip?  That comic strip hit home when I first saw it.  I damn near teared up.  For those of you that do not get the reference, that's Mario in the limo calling Masahiro Sukarai, the designer of the Super Smash Bros. franchise, to ask for a favor to help out an old friend.  It's one touching comic.  Subtle, yet powerful.  Also, it's very appropriate.  Mega Man was one of those NES titles that helped launch Nintendo into the video game world.  I've played all of the the Mega Man games on the early Nintendo platforms.  They were awesome, they were engaging, and most of all, they I felt a sense of pride when completing the games.  For whatever reason, Capcom and Mega Man parted ways with Nintendo and I strongly believe that was a huge mistake on Capcom's part.  Mega Man had games, such as Mega Man Legends, but they weren't the same.  Soon, before you knew it... the Blue Bomber was forgotten.  Left on the way side.  That is... until now.

Monday, June 3, 2013

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D at the Los Angeles Zoo Nintendo Event

Oh yeah!  I'm there for the event!!!
Hey there.  Last weekend was Memorial Day weekend and it was a time of remembrance.  Many of us spent the day out with our families and gave thanks to those brave men and women of the United States Military that gave everything they had to protect the freedoms that this great nation believes in. Many of us celebrated by enjoying that freedom by enjoying it with our families.  I spent Memorial Day weekend with my family as well.  But I also spent it with Nintendo.  How so?  Well, this Memorial Day weekend, the great people at Nintendo offered my family and I a press pass to enjoy the LA Zoo AND meet Donkey Kong!  How awesome is that?!

Friday, May 31, 2013

Turtle Beach Ear Force X12 Gaming Headset Giveaway

Hey there.  Time for another giveaway!  I figured that some of your are probably still using the stock Xbox 360 head sets or simply don't have a gaming headset for your gaming needs.  No worries, friends.  I got you guys covered.  I've been focusing on giving away games and movies that I forgot that people like other stuff too.  That's the main reason why I'm moving to gaming books and other gaming related items.  Anytways, now for the giveaway.  This one is for the gamer that need a headset!  This time around, I'm giving away a Turtle Beach Ear Force X12 Gaming Headset!  How awesome is that?! Here are the details on the X12s:

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

What I'm Playing... Pushmo

Hey there.  This weekend, I had the pleasure of hanging out with Donkey Kong at the LA Zoo.  I haven't had a chance to post about it just yet, but that post should go live within the next day or so.  While there, I got to play Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D for the Nintendo 3DS.  It's a great game, by the way, but while I was playing, it got me thinking of some of the other titles that I have on the 3DS.  Specifically, titles that I have received from the Nintendo eShop.  That place is a gold mine for great games!  The lastest one that I received?  Pushmo!!!!

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Donkey Kong Country Invades the LA Zoo and Botanical Gardens this Memorial Day Weekend

Hey there!  Who has any plans for this Memorial Day Weekend?  Many of us will be firing up the grill and having outdoor BBQ and others will venture off to the beach or other main attraction.  It's almost as if Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of Summer.  My plans for this weekend is to take the family to the LA Zoo!  It's been awhile since we last visited the zoo so I think it'll be a great time to check it out.  Our young one is now 3 so he's old enough to enjoy checking out the animals.  Who knows, maybe he'll enjoy spotting lions, snakes, alligatots, Donkey Kong.  Wait... What?!?!  DONKEY KONG?!  YUP!!!  This Memorial Day weekend, Nintendo has partnered up with the LA Zoo & Botanical Gardens to host an event!  How awesome is that?!  The event is taking place in the Campo Gorilla Reserve to commemorate the launch of Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D on the Nintendo 3DS on May 24th, 2013.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Thoughts On... the Xbox One

Introducing... the Xbox One!
Hey there.  It's here!  The big unveiling of the next gen Xbox console.  It's not Xbox Durango, it's not Xbox Infinity.  It's Xbox One!  I'm sure many of you reading this have already checked some, if not all of the 2 hour presentation earlier today.  I'm not going to get into the specifics.  There are plenty of websites with people way smarter than me that will break down the Xbox One specs for you.  I'm an average Joe that loves games.  I have some curiosities about the Xbox One and I have a few thoughts that came to mind while checking out the presentation.  So here are my thoughts on the Xbox One reveal.