Video game reviews: God of War: Chains of Olympus (PSP)

God of War, what a nice name for a game. The name sounds so aggressive that I was hoping to get a good fight in it. Well, it did not disappoint me though. I started the game in Normal Mode and finished in less than a week with an average 40 minutes of playing time a day. As stated in many game reviews' websites, God of War is rather short.

Gameplay

The first video explains about Kratos. As God of War starts, Kratos is soon greeted by a giant boss and will have anyone controlling Kratos, pressing hard on the PSP buttons. When playing God of War in Normal Mode, I will usually charge on the enemies. However, this does not work in God Mode. Every boss has its weaknesses and methods to avoid being hit and that has to be figured out when playing God Mode to keep Kratos alive.

In order to upgrade the weapons and magic, Kratos needs to collect red orbs. Breaking boxes, vases or statues as well as killing the enemies gives Kratos the red orbs. Green orbs restore Kratos' life bar while blue orbs increase Kratos' magic bar. All colours of orbs can usually be found in chests. There are also Gordon eyes to extend the life bar and Phoenix feathers to extend the magic bar. 70% into the game, I reckon that you will manage to collect all Gordon eyes, Phoenix feathers as well as upgraded all the weapons and magic.

As the game is 18+, there are some sexy mini games and videos throughout God of War. So, parents, be warned.

Most of the puzzles are easy to figure out and not challenging at all. One thing that I find God of War is easy to play is that Kratos never dies from falling no matter how high. However, Kratos is most likely to die when falling off the cliffs in Hades. In addition, the most recent checkpoint is really recent unlike other PSP games, which are not recent at all.

God of War develops smoothly throughout the game as well as the enemies. There are different enemies with different characteristics in each phase of the game. Sadly, it seems that the difference in game difficulties only reflects on the bosses rather the game in whole.

Effects

Graphics, sounds, motions, videos and gameplay are just excellent. The graphics are one of the best in PSP games as well as the motions of the main character, Kratos and his enemies. Some enemies which are huge appear to have slower motion but you hope that Kratos never get hit by them. On the other hand, flying enemies and smaller enemies react faster but the damages are minor.

The length of the videos in-game is just

How to encourage girls to play video games

Nintendo Wii: The Key to Getting your Girl to Play

The video game audience clearly swings more toward the male side, but it isn't impossible to get girls to play along. When I was a kid, I used to play Super Mario Bros. on his Nintendo 64. I loved it. But as my brother and I grew apart, I really didn't have anyone to play video games with. So I didn't play much. And my family went through the consoles as they came out: Playstation, Game Cube, Playstation 2, Xbox... It wasn't until we got a Nintendo Wii that my attention turned back to video games.

That's key: giving her a reason to play. Guys, if you are trying to get your girlfriend to play video games with you, get a Nintendo Wii. A lot of girls these days are not interested in football or shoot-em-up games. They care about their hair and appearance and dieting. And a Nintendo Wii is a great way to get quality exercize, as well as participate in a two (or more) person activity.

I assume it's boyfriends and male friends of girls trying to encourage girls to play more video games. Because I don't know many parents who actually want their kids to play video games-especially in the summer time when there is so much to do outdoors.

But any parents who have a Nintendo Wii in the household and have either seen in played or have played it themselves (you all should!) should see that it is different than other video games. Players build more than just their thumb muscles.

Plus, on the Nintendo Wii, players can create Mii-personal characters to play as. There are infinite ways to make your Miis look, which is something girls are more into than guys. Plus, girls can create all their friends on the Mii and play as whoever they want. They can even make their enemies and make them look messed up if they want to.

Another thing about the Wii that would catch girls' attention is the photo channel. Girls can upload pictures of their friends and family off of a memory card. Once loaded, they can be edited, stored, and even shared with other players (an internet connection is required).

Basically, if you want your girl to get into video games, get yourself a Wii. Believe me, it's a blast for guys and girls, and even parents! Just be sure to wear the wrist strap! You wouldn't want to leave someone with a black eye or a broken TV. That would probably turn your girl off to video games. Unless of course, she's into that kind of thing.

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The Xbox 360 is Microsoft’s revolutionary game console. It is one of the most competitive gaming gadgets in the market. The main console is powered by the Xbox 360 power supply. It is fondly called, the brick by Xbox gamers.

You will notice a LED light on top of the Xbox 360 power supply. This is not a decoration. The light is an indicator if your Xbox 360 power supply is working perfectly. The Xbox power supply indicator may change color. This colorful display could sometimes spell trouble for your power supply.

Here are some tips which could help you in understanding the light indicators of your Xbox 360 power supply.

Green is a Go

If you plug your Xbox 360 power supply to an electric outlet and plug it in to your gaming console, the light indicator should turn green. This means that your Xbox 360 power supply is in perfect condition.

You can now power on your Xbox console and blast the enemies behind the TV screen. You need not worry if you spend hours using your Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 power supply comes with a built-in protection feature against overheating, power surges, and temperature changes.

It will automatically turn itself off if the system detects overheat. It will also turn off if you experience a sudden burst of energy due to lightning surge or power fluctuations.

Orange Means There is Something Wrong with It

If you plug your Xbox 360 power supply to an outlet and see an orange light display, you need to check if the power cord has been plugged incorrectly at the main console. Sometimes this is the cause why the LED indicator of the Xbox 360 power supply is orange. It indicates that the power supply is in standby mode.

If there is nothing wrong with your connections and the light at the Xbox power supply is still orange, try powering on your console. If the Ring of Light at the console will not turn red, orange, or green, then the problem could be with the console.

If the problem persists after checking the game console, then the Xbox 360 power supply could be in trouble. It stays at standby mode which means the brick cannot supply enough power to the console.

Getting Xbox 360 Power Supply Replacement

It is best to just buy an Xbox 360 power supply replacement than attempting to repair it. You can save a lot if you buy a new one than having it serviced by a repair man.

You can find an online retailer that sells genuine Xbox 360 power supply at less than $50. You can save as much as $10 from such retailer. An online Xbox 360 power supply retailer can also deliver the item at no cost to you. Shipping is free and you can get a replacement in less than 24 hours.

If ever a trouble happens with your Xbox 360 power supply, just buy a replacement from an online retailer. It is a more convenient option and practical too.



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