Wasted Money

If you remember a long while ago, I got Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 b/c the gf wanted to play it together, but wasn't impressed when Microsoft/Activision removed the dlc for some undisclosed reason besides it being unpopular. Maybe if it was worth the money, people would get it.

Anyways; they apparently are bringing the dlc back for a limited time.. so get it if you're interested.

http://kotaku.com/5577517/ultimate-alliance-2-dlc-makes-a-comeback

But they lost my money.
I was ready back then, but now its too late; first thing: make worthy dlc. Don't just make it for the ignorant and make us hate you for wasting our money. Second: pulling it should only be because its not worthy and don't put up more dlc that is just the same.

My House!

Another [insert adjective] work week has passed by.. time for the weekend!

I love PlayStation's commercials, always creative and very funny.


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The new Left For Dead 2 DLC is available for download.
http://kotaku.com/5521667/left-4-deads-survivor-party-isnt-going-so-well
Called: The Passing
Costs: 560 Microsoft Points (unconfirmed)
Saw my brother playing it yesterday.. was busy making potatoe salad for a department pot luck, so I couldn't really pay attention. Next time he plays, I'll try to see if i can setup my camera to take some in-game shots.

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Finally after reading articles found on various blogs, you'll notice EQ2 offering a different payment option: 5$ for 3 consecutive days of gaming.
At first you'll think: yuck, for 10 more dollars I can play as much as I like.
But after some thought, its great for all the reasons explained on the website, mostly focused for casuals.

A picture I took of some gargoyles on a church, once again Downtown Toronto

But lets get away from that (pros/cons) and lets talk about starting something else.
Different ideas in regards to payment options:

Weekend Warrior Deal - 10$

Starting on Friday at 12 noon
-unlimited play and access to accounts
- no Tier restrictions
Ends Sunday Midnight - cx can dictate whether they want to operate on Easter/Pacific/European time, to coincide with playing with friends easier

This not only applies to EQ2, but to most mmos in general. Great for those who don't have the time throughout the week to play, and usually find time to play on weekends. It's a cheaper alternative and provides more playtime than just 3 out of 30 days. It'll be good for students who may can't control themselves throughout the week and hurt the wallet less as well.

Possible idea for Warhammer Online
5$ for access up to T2 - unlimited days
7.50$ for access up to T3 - same

I guess a person could do the endless trial to lvl 11, upgrade for 5$ to max out in T2, then pay a bit more for $7.50, and at that point one would really know whether they liked the game or not, and could upgrade to a full account or just the Weekend Warrior deal.

I'm still on the Endless Trial, its only been 2 days of coming back. I like the changes that i've read about and experienced and would like to join my friend Ryelyn on Ironrock again. 15$ a month though doesn't seem to be worthwhile though as I find so little time these days when I have to maintain 2 blogs, take photos, edit them and everything else.

With these different pay plans, i'd totally utilize it. People get to save money, play the game as much as they like and in the way they want to. Mythic gets money.. everyone seems to win.

Countdown: ..2..

It feels like a long time, but its only been a few days (since my last entry), but I haven't been playing too much these days on either the pc or the 360. I've been consumed with photography and learning the ins and outs of Adobe Lightroom. Here is one photo I took from downtown Toronto.

With the recent lack of games, I bought two games this weekend; one with my gf at EB: Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2. If you're looking for the dlc, its not there. Apparently they took it off the market due to lack of interest (???) and was a 'limited time offer.' Right. That just sounds like you didn't sell as much DLC as you liked and now you're sulking. Oh well, no extra money for you.

My gf loves Storm.. which doesn't work well with my Gambit. I like to pick up anything and everything and throw it with charged energy at enemies. She will constantly use high velocity winds and break anything I can normally pick up and throw! ;)

I also found a rare gem on the game marketplace on the 360: Age of Booty.

Not that.
But a real time cooperative & competitive PIRATE strategy game.

[Only 400 ms points]
All it needs is ninjas.
The main gist of the game is, use your pirate ship to take control of towns or pillage villages for resources and control X amt of towns or have the most when time expires. All the while, you are competing against other pirates who are trying to get those same resources. You can upgrade your towns or ships with the resources you collect and its a fine line to determine which one is better at which time. Good in-game pics to come.

Going Ons

Modern Warfare
Currently: driving me nuts with that previous loadout of speccs which focuses on the tactical knife.
Can't figure out: whether i want to run faster, or be stealthy, as neither option works as well as the first couple matches..

Thus: using the light machine guns with Scavenger/Claymores in capture the flag, but people get wise :P
almost swore off the game in frustration; rage quit!

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Dragon age
I intend on fnishing it tonight..
I've united the country, beheaded Logain (sorry spoiler), and on to fighting the Blight and the ArchDemon

Still: no pics as i deleted them, set the auto screenshot to off, and still don't know how to manually take screenshots (screenshot hotkey is f12....) so weird

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Going to use some Microsoft Points for my 360 for:
Borderlands: Dr Ned's Island downloadable content (loving it again)
Castle Crashers: evil character downloadable content (must make a tank!! every character is speed and magic)

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Going to purchase: Left for Dead 2 soooonn..

Both Best buy and Futureshop have Buy 2 Get 1 free deals.. goo individuality!...:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/dept.asp?logon=&langid=EN&catid=23393
I read Walmart is making games 10$ cheaper.. which resulted in Gamestop's stock to drop.. but maybe its only in the US.. as I didn't see any real price difference the other day..

Youse gets a logo as I like the service better :P

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Is it Penny Arcade or Gu Comics that readers buy the artists xmas gifts? I dunno..
If you want to get me something, get me this ;)