Halo 3

I Quit!!!!!!  

I've said that about 100 times since I bought my one year subscription to Xbox Live - just for Halo 3.  Before that, I was playing as a guest on another account, and not getting any credit for what I did.  Here's the story.

Once upon a time ago, I was in love.  This shooter game had me at hello.  The thrill of becoming a virtual killing machine sent adrenaline pumping through my body, and I was hooked.  It was a beautiful courtship.  I win, I go up in rank.  Being that Halo 3 was my first shooter game for Xbox live, I am somewhat soft on it. They say you never forget your first (heh heh heh).  I know there are other fish in the sea (Unreal Tournament 3 for PS3, Assassin's Creed), but I can't seem to let it go.  I've been playing ranked matches since February, and I am only a 30.  A Major Grade 2.  With as many games as I have played, I should be a Commander, Colonel or higher.  When I reach 35 I will get promoted.  Funny thing is, that Team Slayer is not what it used to be, so I may never get to 35.  Teammates are going for MVP (not much team work there), teammates drop out in mid-matchmaking, and in mid-game.  These factors are not the only factors messing up Team Slayer for me.  Occasionally I suck pretty bad (but don't let it get out).

I guess the mechanics of the game can use some sprucing up.  You start off with your energy shield right? So let's say you are shooting a guy with an Assault Rifle, and he's shooting you back with the same weapon, and it all began at the same time, shouldn't you both die at the same time assuming both of your energy shields were at the same level?  On that same note... someone who is getting shot in the head with a Battle Rifle ( which, by the way, is very precise) should not be able to reach out and throw a grenade.  Also, you shouldn't have to empty one and half clips of Assault Rifle (not so precise) ammunition in your opponent before they die; usually you end up dying anyway because in mid-reload, your opponent melees you.  And if you do pump that many bullets into your opponent and they don't die, a quick elbow to the head or torso had better do the trick. The sad thing is, that sometimes it doesn't do the trick, you end up with a plasma grenade stuck to your face and BOOM!  

All of these stupid things happen during the game that make you so angry that you're smashing your controller on the floor (I've done this a few times) which, subdues some of the anger, but then brings it back once you realize that you now need a new controller.  

Maybe a few days or weeks off will give me a fresh view on the game, and a chance to try out other games.  Until then...

How do you like them apples?

Ha! Walk away from that Master Chief...

Welcome!!

Our little site is growing! We have a new sucker..er...writer joining the fold. Somehow I convinced her that this was gonna be a good idea...so let's not let her down. A NYC native (kinda), Letty enjoys videogames, candy, big teevee's and Halo (ugh). She also enjoys telling you how much you suck and how you can fix that (ok my words not hers). You'll be seeing alot of her so get used to it...

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Man do I wish I had stuff like this as a kid...But this is gonna get so much use now its ridiculous. Pick one up here for $30. And this ain't even the best one they have!! Hipsters beware...

I Am Legend

So, when this movie first came out in the theaters, I missed it. Didn't get to see it, and I was pretty upset about it.  The trailers were so mysterious, so intriguing.  I couldn't wait for it to come out on DVD.  

On Tuesday I saw it on BluRay disc and I was a little disappointed.  After all of the hype.... another zombie movie.  A different spin on it, I'll give it that.  The effects were great.  Making New York look like a ghost city, that was eerie and great at the same time.  The zombies looked really good.  I'm more of a plot person though.  Plot-wise, it was a good attempt at making a zombie movie more realistic than it's predecessors.  The writers managed to get the horror, action, suspense, drama, and comedy across wonderfully.  Will Smith did a great job portraying a man who has been alone for so long, he eventually believes he is the only person left.  I also liked how the writers put little things in the movie to show the effects of long-term loneliness. 

I hated the ending!

 The big "seller" about the DVD is the "alternate ending".  What's with Hollywood; the loose ends, and alternate endings?  Everyone has Sopranos fever.  Hey let's make the ending ambiguous.... let the audience interpret what happens... Ugh... 

Why did they make two endings?  To make it controversial.  The DVD cover says that the alternate ending/version is controversial.  The only thing controversial is that both endings suck, that if  combined, would make one complete ending, and would make the entire movie great.   

What's wrong with people?

As stupid as this girl looks, maybe everyone should get one of these Nubrellas, that way we wont have a bunch of retards walking around with canopy's for umbrellas.

And if it isn't raining why do people still insist on walking around with their umbrellas still open? My patience for NY is wearing thin...

Should you fancy humiliation from every person you walk by then that there contraption can be had here for $59.99. Just don't come crying to us when people point and stare.

Ant

Coming up...

Well we're back...after a long long break things should be getting underway here at the .zine!. We got a couple of phones to talk about and take pictures of and oh, speaking of pictures!! I just got a Sony T70 and I must say I'm in love, who'd a thought I could fall for something like a camera...the worlds a strange place my friend. Well if you stick around we should have a Moto V9m onceover and sadly, a Treo 755p onceover. How did I get roped into that you ask...well that's a good question. Come back to find out! I might even write about my new camera...

The sites gonna take a more generic approach to gadgets, so while we will still be obsessive about phones, you'll see other things too. And not just gadgets, things like current events, pop culture, and a rant or two or three should keep things entertaining.

And finally, we're looking for writers. Ok, I'm looking for writers...if you are interested, hit up the comments, or hit us up at our new email address... mobilezinemail@gmail.com. I know this is just a Blogger blog and the sites email address is a Google one...but hey we all gotta start someplace.

Ant