Mario Galaxy LogoI had a high school english teacher that would have game extravaganza days. Unlike now, they were boardgames. Today I switch the term to video games.

I just spent too much money at Target. I would have spent more, but Target doesn't know what a release date is. They like to set their release dates for video games three days after other stores get them. Example, Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles. I know we have them. I saw them. Apparently Target doesn't want 50 bucks from me. They aren't released until tomorrow, I think. I can buy it online, but not in the store even though we have them just we can't sell them!? Oh well. I can wait.

I bought Crysis and Mario Galaxy today. I should be fine. Plus the wii zapper doesn't come out until the 19th, but Target will probably start selling it on the 22nd. If it weren't for my loyalty (and discount) I'd probably go to Best Buy. It's closer.

Anyways, I bought Crysis. I didn't mention it in the "Games to the Video," because I didn't pay much attention to it, until I read the review for it on Gamespot.com. I just bought it so I can't tell you how I like it but it sounds awesome. I also respect any company that uses their own engine to create games (even though they sold their sole to EA).

Picked up Mario Galaxy also. As you may have guessed, I'm a huge Mario fan. In fact I have plans to take time off work, and spend a week beating Mario Bros, Mario Bros 2, Mario bros. 3, Super Mario World, Mario Sunshine, and Mario Galaxy. Just beat every stage 100%. I'm skipping the handhelds, and the Yoshi Islands. I'll also let you know how Galaxy is when I get a chance to play it.

I downloaded Mario Bros 3 from the Virtual Console, and I beat every stage in less than 3 hours. I was impressed with myself. I wasn't going for a speed record. In fact I was just waiting for my friend to get off work so we could play some Hellgate London, and I just played.

Kinda speaking of Hellgate London, we really accomplished a lot on it yesterday. I was level 18, and by the time we finished at 3 this morning I was level 21, and was confortable with stats. Each item that you wear, takes up a certain amount of your stats. Example, I had 57 stats in Willpower (which is basically magic or mana) but the equipment that I had on used up 53 stats. So I pretty much couldn't wear anything new. I was frustrated.

On top of that my Stamana (health) was at 61 and my equipment took up 57. I had items that were better that I wanted to wear, but couldn't.

Finally everything is at a comfortable place. Not to mention we beat act III, and are just about done with all the sidequests we have left before act IV. So yeah that's what's happening with Hellgate, and I hate EA.

Couple things I should mention. I've also been playing Gears of War. I haven't played a whole lot, but the controls are great on the computer. I played once on the 360 and I was kinda wondering what control scheme would be better for that game. I kinda like the computer's controls better. I thought it would be the 360's but no. The space bar works great for the "take cover" button. I'll give you a review once I beat the game.

It's on top of my list of games to beat first. Hellgate will take a while to beat. Gears of War should take about 10 hours. Crysis I heard takes about 10 hours, So that'll be next ont he review run. Than either Galaxy, Resident evil, or Hellgate next. I don't know yet.

Than I probably will just give you a little something on Zelda Phanton Hourglass, since I haven't even played it yet and I've had it for a while now. Next trip I take I'm gonna play it on the car ride.

I went to see my brother, and just finished reading the first Hellgate London book, (which is awesome I suggest you read it) and read the comic for it (also good), and watched 2 and a half of the Spidermen movies. total of about 14 hours in the car.

I keep digressing (that just doesn't seemed spelt right) from what else I want to metnion. Soul Caliber Legends was moved back a couple of weeks. Saves me some money this week (although I'll probably still wait for reviews on it before I buy it). November 20th is when it gets released.

I'll also wait for reviews on Medal of Honor Heroes 2 for the wii. I've never been a war fps fan, so I'll just wait on the reviews for it. 32 multiplayer does intrique me though.

Link's Crossbow training comes out on the 19th with the wii zapper.

And still extremely tempted to buy Call of Duty 4 modern warfare.

As you can see I have a lot of games on my plate though. I also want to buy the Orange Box. I think Christmas present for that one. That buys me a month and saves me 50 bucks (although it is a fantastic deal for five games).

I'm gonna play Mario.