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The Force Awakens

Star Wars: The Force Awakens was a beautiful movie.   I just got back from it, so I still need to digest a lot. There's so much I want to talk about already, but I want to keep this short by saying it's great, it's a wonderful addition to this franchise, and you need to go see it as soon as you can.   Also I may have cried. Just... twice. Maybe thrice. Definitely during the opening crawl, so that was a great start (heh).   ~|ET|~

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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD - Year in Gaming Part 8

This title I may not have started this year (I actually started it when I got my WiiU in July of 2014... and then promptly forgot about it), but I played the bulk of and finished the game during it.   The Wind Waker is only my third time experiencing the Legend of Zelda series. To say it was different from the others I've played would be quite the understatement.   As far as gameplay is concerned, no it wasn't all that unfamiliar. Besides navigation, which honestly became quite laborious. I thin

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Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China - Year in Gaming Part 7

I must admit that this isn't quite what I had in mind when I joined the chorus requesting that the Assassin's Creed franchise go east. Nonetheless, they did listen, and so I felt compelled to give Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China a try.   I'm not sure that I've played a game quite like this before, and maybe that's why I found it more than a little challenging at times. It has a heavy reliance on stealth and combat is not something you (or at least I) excel at, which means it was quite the tur

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Halo 5: Guardians - Year in Gaming Part 6

Only a handful of games on my list I want to talk about. I decided the last point-and-click will be the last game I talk about, because I want to go out on a really high note. So next up, the latest installment in another franchise I've been into for years.   Halo 5: Guardians has me back into Halo in a big way. Halo 4 I beat, played a small amount of multiplayer, and promptly just moved on from. The Master Chief Collection got me hooked for a while just from sheer amount of content (hmm.. maybe

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Assassin's Creed Syndicate - Year in Gaming Part 5

It should come as no surprise to anybody that knows me that I got this game. I've been a diehard fan since the very first one, so of course I was going to.   Assasin's Creed Syndicate had it rough, having to follow last year's Assasin's Creed Unity. Which I fully acknowledge had many faults and rather deserved its criticisms. (Even if I did not experience the technical glitches many did - in fact I think I experienced more in Syndicate, having fallen through the world a few times.) Which is quit

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Rayman Legends - Year in Gaming Part 4

I wanted to take a break from episode point-and-clicks to get the stink of Game of Thrones out of my mind before talking about the last one I played this year. So let's go to another Games With Gold title.   Rayman is a twenty year old series and this is only the second game I played in it. There was this GBC title I had that I can't even remember the title of, but I know I was never very good at it and thus never had interest in trying it out again.   Then a few years ago I saw some friends in

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Game of Thrones - Year in Gaming Part 3

This year marked the first time I played an episodic game that wasn't yet complete. Two, in fact. I didn't start either when they first released, but still got to experience the wait for about half of the episodes to release. Telltale's Game of Thrones left me wanting to never do that again ever.   I understood going into this that it would take time to complete this game. That was fine. From the titles I had already completed, I knew they were relatively quick games anyways so was okay with a b

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The Wolf Among Us - Year in Gaming Part 2

This was the very first new game that I played this year. It's also the game that I can say hooked me on the Telltale episodic formula, for better or for worse (...more on that in a later installment).   I mentioned last time my nostalgia for classic fairy tales helping me enjoy the art of Child of Light. This game obviously fueled that fire into an inferno in a different way.   For those of you who may not have heard of the game before, The Wolf Among Us is a prequel story to the comic book Fab

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Child of Light - Year in Gaming Part 1

This is it. This is actually the game that I've been wanting to talk about since I played it months ago, so why not just start with it?   Many friends whom I've gamed with before have probably heard of my disinterest for turn-based RPGs. There's no particular reason for it either. I've not even played a whole lot of them (particularly the heavy hitters like Final Fantasy), excluding Pokemon if one wants to count it. I'm just always saying I don't like them. Maybe it's the pacing or the grinding,

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Coming Soon: My Year in Gaming

With no new Pokemon game this year (that I picked up), my blog was rather lacking in any gaming action. Sure, I picked up a good number, but I never really talked about them. All year long I kept wanting to write out more of my thoughts on various titles yet never got around to it.   Luckily I kept a spreadsheet of all the games I played and beat this year to pick from! Because I'm a nerd like that. Just first need to double check that I didn't end up making entries for some that I forgot about

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Nintendomination - November Haul

Nintendo Amiibo Mii Gunner Nintendo Amiibo Mii Brawler Nintendo Amiibo Mii Swordfighter Nintendo Amiibo Mewtwo Nintendo Amiibo Falco Nendoroid N (with Reshiram) One year later and the Smash Amiibo roster is complete! ...Before post-release announced DLC. Very satisfied to have them all together, even if the journey is not quite done yet. The Miis are admittedly the weakest of the entire line in my opinion, but that's not really unexpected since there's not much to them. The imposing pose f

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It's Gaming Season - October Haul

McFarlane Assassin's Creed Syndicate Hidden Blade McFarlane Assassin's Creed Shay Cormac Samsung Galaxy S5 Assassin's Creed Syndicate Collector's Edition S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Sigurd Cherry Energy Arms S.H. Figuarts War Machine Mark 2 S.H. Figuarts Super Mario Playset D S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Kiva-la Halo 5: Guardians Limited Edition Remember that thing I mentioned last month about maybe finding a better way to take pictures of my hauls? Turns out none of that matters because of

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Have you felt it? - September Haul

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Agito Ground Form (Shinkocchou Seihou Version) S.H. Figuarts Iron Man Mark 45 S.H. Figuarts Luke Skywalker (Episode VI) Figma Lucina BIONICLE Protector of Fire BIONICLE Skull Basher Star Wars: Tarkin Star Wars: Honor Among Thieves Star Wars: Razor's Edge Nintendo Amiibo Bowser Jr. Nintendo Amiibo Zero Suit Samus Nintendo Amiibo Ganondorf Nintendo Amiibo Olimar Nintendo Amiibo Dr. Mario LEGO Ideas The Big Bang Theory Nintendo Amiibo Duck Hunt Nintendo Ami

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Total Devastation - August Haul

Transformers Combiner Wars Devastator S.H. Figuarts 1-Up Mushroom Star Wars Black Series First Order Stormtrooper Nendoroid Cynthia w/Garchomp Sort of a light month, with some heavy hitters (mostly because of RTX, kept myself from going out and buying new BIONICLE again... Which reminds me, I never posted an entry with my pictures. Mostly because it seemed they weren't getting much attention...)   First of all, I bought a 1-Up Mushroom. I hate that I had to, but it was probably the best deal

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RTX: Day Three

It's over! I can finally sleep!   But I had an absolute blast for the most part!   Started off today yet again super early. I tried getting my friends there in time for the RT Podcast, but because so many attendees just IGNORANTLY REFUSED TO ACCEPT THAT LINE RULES EXISTED THIS YEAR and made their own lines all the time, it was full even before the official "start" of the lining up period. >_<   Meanwhile I sat and waited for my autograph session. Geoff and Ryan are two awesome guys. Got to

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RTX: Day Two

So today was indeed pretty long. Started off completely exhausted, it didn't ware off until afternoon, and I am again now.   Brief summary... Started with Red vs. Blue panel. Very funny PSA and we saw Episode 17 early. 18 was ultra hyped so can't wait for that.   Went around the show floor more. Bought some shirts in the RT store and some dice. Been getting into D&D, via Skype with friends though, and kinda need my own dice.   Attended the Ten Little Roosters panel. Really cool behind the sc

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RTX: Day One

Had a fairly enjoyable first day I think.   Started off with Funhaus (after getting there pretty darn early and waiting around a lot). That panel was absolutely hilarious. Every bit. The opening PowerPoint, the fan comments, Quiplash.. Glad one of my friends pushed to go there. Although I still would've liked to see the RWBY one going on at the same time. I think I'm mostly caught up on what was said there though.   Didn't spend much time on the show floor today. Just too many panels we wanted.

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RTX Time!

Wow, it's here already! Almost don't even feel ready.. And I'm absolutely exhausted tonight.   Picked up two friends at the airport today and then we went and got our badges. I'm really excited to attend, but at the same time worried about how much I'll enjoy it. And nervous. Never went to anything this big (well... sporting events I guess). It almost seems overwhelming being split between three locations to boot.   But I desperately need this vacation. So I'm staying optimistic it'll be great.

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Haul SMASH - July Haul

Nintendo Amiibo Black Pit BIONICLE 7117 Gresh BIONICLE 7135 Takanuva BIONICLE 7136 Skrall Transformers Combiner Wars Blades Transformers Combiner Wars First Aid Transformers Combiner Wars Rook Transformers Combiner Wars Streetwise BIONICLE SDCC Transparent Neon Green Skull Scorpio Mask Nintendo Amiibo Palutena S.H. Figuarts Yoshi S.H. Figuarts Captain America S.H. Figuarts Hulk S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Marika Peach Energy Arms Yayyy, I finished the Stars! ...In spite of how not gr

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Umm. Lot of Stuff. Interesting Title. Woah. - June Haul

Transformers Combiner Wars Hot Spot Nintendo Amiibo Jigglypuff Nintendo Amiibo Ness Nintendo Amiibo Greninja S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Raia S.H. Figuarts Mashin Chaser (w/first run bonus Midnight Shadow tire) Transformers Combiner Wars Groove Transformers Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Kuuga S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Ryugen Yomi Yomotsuheguri Arms S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Mach (w/first run bonus Funky Spike tire) Figma Solid Snake MGS2 ver. M

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Tamashiibo - May Haul

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Drive Type Speed w/first run bonus Max Flare tire S.H. Figuarts Iron Man Mark 43 S.H. Figuarts Stormtrooper S.H. Figuarts Darth Vader w/first run bonus Episode VI display stand Star Wars Black Series Bossk Nintendo Amiibo Captain Falcon Nintendo Amiibo Villager Transformers Combiner Wars Brake-neck Transformers Combiner Wars Quickslinger Nintendo Amiibo Pit Nintendo Amiibo Charizard Nintendo Amiibo Wario Nintendo Amiibo Pac-Man Nintendo Amiibo Robin Ninten

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Beautiful Nostalgia - April Haul

Transformers Combiner Wars Air Raid Transformers Combiner Wars Breakdown Transformers Combiner Wars Dead End Transformers Combiner Wars Offroad Star Wars Black Series Chewbacca 8549 Tarakava 8584 Hewkii 8548 Nui-Jaga Black Akaku Black Hau Blue Akaku Brown Miru Brown Pakari Green Kakama Green Pakari Red Akaku White Hau Blue Krana Vu Orange Krana Vu Orange Krana Yo S.H. Figuarts Alphamon The last of my HTS preorders came in, so I'm done with Transformers for a little bit. Is w

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Hey guys

Sorry I've not been around lately. Not even really sure why...   Hope to fix that soon.   ~|ET|~

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I can explain.. - March Haul

Nintendo Amiibo King Dedede S.H. Figuarts Shadow Moon (renewal version) Transformers Generations Tailgate & Groundbuster Transformers Generations Sky-Byte Transformers Combiner Wars Megatron Transformers Combiner Wars Motormaster Transformers Combiner Wars Powerglide BIONICLE Kopaka - Master of Ice BIONICLE Hero Pack S.H. Figuarts Sasuke Uchiha Transformers Combiner Wars Blackjack Transformers Generations Scoop w/Holepunch & Caliburst Figma Sinon No, really, I can!   So Hasb

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RTX Bound

Bought a weekend pass (with a 20% discount as a perk for going to Let's Play Live) this afternoon! I can't wait for August!   Plus some friends from school will be coming down for it. I'm almost looking forward to seeing them more, honestly.   ~|ET|~

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