 |  | Play It Loud! |  |  | | Posted March 5, 2009, 9:35 pm by Steve | | Categories: Music, Life | | | My youngest son, Jacob (6), and I were going to the toy store this past weekend. During the drive he said “Dad, do you know why I like it when just us go out together?” I reply asking why and his response is “because then we can listen to Heavy Metal! Play it loud!” Of course we’re in my wife’s Sienna so the selection was limited. But, like any true fan, I always have access to Heavy Metal and popped in a disc. The rest of the drive had us playing air guitar and drums! | | |  | | | | Best Of The Year | | | | Posted December 30, 2008, 5:29 pm by Steve | | Categories: Video Games, Music, Movies, Life, Action Figures | | Here it is, my top picks for 2008. No long, boring introduction. Just check it out and keep reading for the rest of my favorites of 2008.
Game Of The Year
Gears Of War 2
This game has stunning graphics, absolutely perfect game play mechanics and some of the best multiplayer design to come out in a long time. Add on an emotional and fleshed out storyline with just enough twists and unanswered questions for a sequel or two and you’ve got one of the year’s greatest releases. The interesting story keeps the action flowing and varied. Tack in support for online and offline bots and Horde mode and Gears Of War 2 is easily the best game of the year.
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Fable 2 | | | | | | | Beat Down By My Son | | | | Posted December 19, 2008, 6:58 pm by Steve | | Categories: Life, Video Games | | | My oldest son, Justin (Gladiator Ninja), and I recently had a one-vs-one Gears of War 2 battle championship. The rules were simple, the first gamer to win 2 games is crowned the Conard King of Gaming. Game 1 was an easy win for me, and I think impacted my confidence level. A fast and simple 3:1 scoreboard on a map pick out by my son. Next, I pick the map which didn’t seem to help. I lost 3:2. It was a good battle, however. The final game happened a few days later due to consecutive late nights at work. The concluding match was an extended event – the first player to 5 wins the competition. The rounds were pretty evenly split between the two of us leading up to 4:4. The final champion-determining battle was an intense 5 minute struggle for both of us. Despite near victories the round ended in a stalemate. The standoff round started and ended quick. Both of us coincidently roadie run for the sniper rifle laying in the top center floor of an elevate platform with stairs leading to it on both sides. I noticed him hiding behind a large pillar adjacent to the sniper gun. Thinking I was unnoticed I switch from my mid-range assault rifle (Lancer) to a close quarter combat shotgun. Two blasts from this up-close should crown me the king. I roll out in front of him landing a shotgun blast direct into his chest. He returns the favor almost in-sync with my shot resulting in over half my health being instantly drained on impact. I immediately start to fire off my finishing round and am fully ready to claim my victory. As my finger pulls down on the trigger I’m caught off guard by a quick melee attack from the butt of his rifle rendering me incapable of fighting and bleeding out. By my own son! I couldn’t even bare to watch how he finished me off. His reward – Xbox 360 jammie bottoms. My punishment – getting beat down by a near-11-year-old. Expect a full rematch soon! | | | | | | | My First Bond Movie | | | | Posted December 2, 2008, 5:23 am by Steve | | Categories: Movies | | | Many friends find it hard to believe I just watched my first James Bond movie. I was able to get the Casino Royale Collector’s Edition Blu-ray dirt cheap and gave it a shot. Wow, impressive! From the intense opening action sequence to the plot twists to the introduction of his famous line at the conclusion of the movie, it had my full attention. The following weekend (day after Thanksgiving) a friend and I dragged our wives to Quantum Of Solace, which was also very enjoyable. I plan to purchase this Blu-ray too and spend a Sunday in 2009 watching them back-to-back. Now if I only had time to watch the whole franchise. | | | | |
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