May 29, 2008

World of Wifecraft

Because hellz yes I am a level 70 and can kill you with a look. Blizzard? Figure this one out and I will love you forever. (As if I don't already.)

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January 01, 2008

Got game? Some of the best games of 2007.

As the token gaming mom at BlogHer, I would be remiss if I did not list for you some of the top games of 2007. (The list is not nearly complete and will vary depending on who you talk to, but this is my top ten mix and match games of 2007 for your gaming pleasure.)

Gamers. Gaming families. We can be quite a picky lot. We tell friends and family that we love receiving all things gaming but when we open that box and see something somewhat akin to Pong circa 1972, we grumble. I want you people to be in the know. Besides, many of you may have received gift cards or cash and what better way to spend those than on games? (None for this gaming mom!)

So before we ring in 2008, let's see the games you want to have. *Note: These games range in ratings from Everyone to Mature. You must be the judge of what games you and your family can and should have in your home. (See my guide to ESRB ratings here.)

Are you ready to jump into the gaming world with me? Let's go!

1. Wii Boogie: If you were lucky enough to score a Wii, a big hit with families is Wii Boogie. It is rated E for Everyone and the average price is $59.99. For the hours of fun you will have, it is worth it! Family night, anyone?

2. Super Mario Galaxy: Again, you Wii-ers, here is a game that the kids love and, personally, I am failing miserably at but am still hanging in there. Super Mario Galaxy Rated E for Everyone. The average price is $49.99. Your kids will adore you for it!

3. Wario World Smooth Moves: Our last Wii game to represent is Wario World Smooth Moves. Sticking to the traditional WarioWare style of play, players can use 20 unique applications of the Wii Remote to chop barrels, turn levers, run races and more. It is rated E 10+ for Everyone 10 and older. The average price is $49.99.

4. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass: This game is for the Nintendo DS. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass offers new challenges for fans of the series and an easy-to-grasp introduction for gamers new to The Legend of Zelda. The single-player adventure will have Zelda veterans and newcomers alike engrossed by the story as they move through the game with the stylus. The ability to replay again and again with these winner-take-all matches is virtually endless. It is rated E for Everyone. The average price is $34.99.

5. Guitar Hero 3: This is one of those great games that crosses many gaming platforms. It comes for the Wii, X-Box 360 and the , PlayStation 2, PlayStation3 and Macintosh, Windows Vista / XP. It is rated T for Teen. The prices vary. It really depends on whether or not you go with a bundle or the game alone if you already have a guitar. The Wii bundle runs around $149.99. The X-Box 360 starts at $59.99 (the game bundle averages about $112.99) The PS2 starts at $49.99. The PS3 bundle averages $86.99. The Windows version runs about $74.99. Again, these prices are average. You will find some cheaper and some more expensive.

6. Rock Band: This awesome rock out game is for the PS2, PS3 and X-Box 360. Let your inner rocker be set free as you jam out with this game. Major record labels and leading music publishers have signed on to provide unrivaled access to master recordings and legendary rock artists - from punk, metal and alternative to classic and southern rock - including many master recordings from legendary artists, including acts like Metallica, Bon Jovi, Stone Temple Pilots and the Ramones! It is rated T for Teen. Prices run from $49.99 to $290.00. (Yes, I know that is a huge jump. You have options!)

7. Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction: This epic adventure will introduce new characters, new weapons, and all-new worlds for Ratchet & Clank to explore. It is for the PS2 or PS3. It is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and older. The average price is $59.99.

8. Crysis: This game is for Windows XP / Vista. From the makers of Far Cry, Crysis offers FPS fans the best-looking, most highly-evolving gameplay, requiring the player to use adaptive tactics and total customization of weapons and armor to survive in dynamic, hostile environments. It is rated M for Mature. This is not a game for the kiddos, people. But does it rock nevertheless? YES it does! The average price is $49.99. Not a light hearted game, but if you love first person shooter games, this is one that has been long awaited by many.

9. Halo 3: Now, I have to admit this one is one of my favorite first person shooter games out there. (And, yes, I even have the Halo edition of the X-Box 360 console.) "Halo 3 is the third game in the Halo Trilogy and the thrilling conclusion to the events begun in Halo: Combat Evolved. Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax." Now that is game, people! It is rated M for Mature. (Again, not for the kiddos.) The average price is $59.99.

10. Bioshock: This game was rated number one on many gamers lists. We have it and it was worth the cost and the anticipation of waiting for it. It comes for both the PC and the X-Box 360. There is great action, first person shooting and a bit RPG thrown in for fun. It is rated M for Mature. Put the kids to bed (or set them up on their Wii) and have fun! Great action! The average price for this game is $59.99.

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December 17, 2007

YES! I am updating!

Guess who is playing again! Did you guess me? You are right! I have a character on Zul'jin. My character name is (Before I tell you...it was late, I was tired, the dog was bugging me, my feet were cold etc...) Hellnola. I am a Human Warlock. I have done the hunters to death. (Insert crude reference here.) (And again.)

I am having fun. I leveled from 0-8 in a day. And, yes, I fed the kids. Sooooo, if anyone plays and anyone plays on that server...let me know. I want to team up. I am WAY rusty on this and forgot how much fun I have playing.

Oh, yeah....mama is back in the World of Warcraft. Look out. (And feed yourselves!)

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September 02, 2007

An open letter to Nanky which is really not his name so we shall call him Wanker

I absolutely love it when ignorant people comment on my blog. Why? Because ignorant people are fun to call out and, well, seeing as they are ignorant, rarely realize that they are being laughed at when in fact, their rants are in fact incredible fodder for humor and mockery. Let's take Nanky. (Not his real name of course. That would be brave and require balls. Nanky has none. We shall thus forth call him Wanker. Close to Nanky, yet more descriptive.)

Here is what Wanker had to say to me. (Thus proving he never read past my "how it all began" post into the depths of the blog which does in fact contradict everything he whines about.)

Shall we laugh at Wanker together?

What the f*ck is your problem? Your a total hyprocrite, you claim other
people are whiners. Yet, you whine about World of Warcraft, its designed as
a fun MMORPG, yes people do get addicted ITS THEIR FAULT!

"World of Warcraft is an online HELL set in the addictive-winning Warhell
universe. Addicts assume the roles or Warhell junkies as they explore,
adventure and quest for a bigger and better fix. World of Warhell is a
"Massively Addictive Multiplayer Online Rave That Will Cause Your Loved Ones
to Pull out Their Own Hair in Frustration" which will allow thousands of
players to interactively become addicted within the same version of hell.
Whether fighting together or against each other until their eyes are
bloodshot and half blind, players will form gangs, forge support groups of
addiction, and compete with enemies that are more batshit crazy from the
game than they are all in the name of non-existant power and glory."

I bet the only reason you started this blog was to whine. Someone in your
family got addicted to it, right? Well.. theres many other ways to take out
your frustration instead of ranting about a generally good game. So i
suggest you sort out your family problems and try the game for yourself.
Even if you consider yourself a "Blogging mom" Don't judge a book by its
cover.

From -Nanky

P:S Not including my real name, god knows what a physco like you would do
with it.

Oh, where to begin. First, with a physco [sic] like me, I could start anywhere. Like the end where he calls me a physco. (I looked it up. It means "much smarter person than the wanker commenter.")

Oh, Wanker. Wanker, you amuse me. You read one entry that was written long before I started to play the game. Long before I was alpha and beta testing for Blizzard. Long before I professed my adoration for the game. Silly, silly wanker. I assume you can read. Did you try to read more than one page or was that too taxing for you?

Let me help you, dear Wanker. I would like you to pause from your whining rant and look up a word for me. Satire. Or perhaps sarcasm. I know. Words that are not profane and are perhaps above your level. However, they might explain the one you flipped out over. It's okay. A lot of people don't understand the more in depth levels of humor. There, there Wanker. We don't judge you for it.

We do judge you for being...well a ball-less wanker.

SO, in summary, Wanker, look further before you go off insulting people and see what you are insulting. And I quote you:

Well.. theres [sic] many other ways to take out your frustration instead of ranting about a generally good game. So i suggest you sort out your family problems and try the game for yourself. Even if you consider yourself a "Blogging mom" Don't judge a book by its cover.

Did you miss the part where I became friends with folks at Blizzard? Did you miss the part where they invited me to alpha and beta test for them? Did you miss the part where I am on their Family and Friends list when they need these kinds of testers? Did you miss the part where I did in fact say I play, enjoy and am a part of the game?

I am guessing not because that would be too much...ohhhh, reading? Comprehending? Understanding?

Take your own advice, Wanker, and---what was it you said? Oh yes--- Don't judge a book by its cover.

Take care and happy gaming!

~Jenn

Oh and normally, I would never call someone out like this on the blog. I would much rather "correct" them in an email, but seeing as Wanker was afraid to leave a real name or email address, I had no choice but to talk to him about it here. Sorry, Wanker. I would have rather have talked to you personally. Next time, ball up and we can talk about your misconceptions. Until then, welcome to the Aggro side of Aggroqueen.

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August 24, 2007

Hardcore vs. casual gamers. Whatever, whiners!

I am pissed off.

I have a rant about it over on Mommy Needs Coffee. I would love for you to weigh in on this one.

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July 12, 2007

Wii gets fit!

Ahhh, summertime. That time when you should allow your kids to rest, yet enrich their minds. OR if you live with me, a time to stay up late, eat junk food and play games when we are not out in the sun and fun. (Seeing as there has been very little sun, we are doing a lot more inside "fun" here.) And what is the power game of choice? Wii! (And, no, I do not work for them, am not being paid by them and am gaining nothing by telling you how much I enjoy the Wii we have. Just in case someone decides they want to get all up in my grill about it. I'm just saying, I like it. Mikey likey!)

Here is the Queen of Our Wii holding court.

I have to admit, there are times I kick the kids off to play myself. I have fun with the Wii Sports and the Wii Play. In fact, here are some pictures of the whole family playing at the beach when it was either raining or everyone was too sunburned to go back out into the blazing Florida sun. Do you Wii? What is your favorite game?

I think I am in love with a new game coming out soon. I learned about it from E3 and found this video of it from the conference at Gametrailers. I am so going to get my hands on this one: Wii Fit. Check out that yoga, baby. Now that will be worth all of the YouTube payback videos that my sons post of me. Because trust me when I say both of my boys will love getting even that way. Take a look for yourself and tell me what you think. I think it is going to be a lot of Fit Fun!

In the extended entry you can see it in action.

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July 01, 2007

In which I talk about one of my new addictions

I have these amazing friends, you see. They think it is fun to get me hooked on new games and new gaming systems. Take for instance these two game pushers, Erin of Queen of Spain--otherwise known as Queen Tureaud in Second Life and Karen of Vodkarella--otherwise known as Duchess Voom for instance. They are as bad as Jason and his WoW pushing. The problem with that? Jason got me HOOKED on World of Warcraft. (Still waiting for your next best thing, Jason, my friend!) NOW, these two ladies got me logged into Second Life to "just try it out" for a night. See? Game Pushing.

The first few outfits are free. Try this hair. Ohhh look, try this awesome dress. Look, you can ride this hoverboard.

Why is this a problem? Because I have work to do. And house stuff that is not going to do itself. And children that no matter how much I tell them to raise themselves, they just won't.

So now you get to hear about Second Life here, too. Yeah, you!

Oh, and my name. Tough one to figure out. Ready?

Aggroqueen Beerbaum

Catchy huh?

Tomorrow I will tell you how I was the pusher and got my entire family (all 18 of them) to play Wii and LOVE it. I am so going to ask for a commission when it comes to the consoles they are going to sell after this trip I took. Here is a sneak peek:

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