I'm one of those impatient types who can't stay focused on one game for a very long time (with some exceptions, such as a great RPG), so it's always an accomplishment when I finish a game.

Earlier this week I finished Valkyria Chronicles for the PS3 after a lengthy break from the game, and man am I glad I went back to it. I'm not a big fan of strategy RPGs, but VC is such a unique game that manages to stay fun just about all the way through. Also, it had one of the better stories from a Japanese developer in a long time. I got so attached to the characters and the ending was perfect. I'd easily give the game a 9.5, and it's my second favorite PS3 game after MGS4. I really hope they make a sequel. Next up for me on the gaming front is Lunar Silver Star Story Complete for the Playstation. I bought it a couple of days ago on ebay, so hopefully it arrives this week. Well, until my next blog. Take care.

Man, it sure has been a while since my last blog. Thought I'd post one just for the heck of it. Not much has been going on with me lately. At school we all had meetings with our counselors, and I found out that I'm ranked #3 out of all the juniors at my school. I thought that was pretty cool. We also got to pick our clases for senior year. If I get all the clases I want, my schedule will look like this:

AP Government
AP English
Spanish 3
Forensics
Web Design

The AP clases might be a bit tough, but the other three should be easy A's. I wanted a nice balance there between the AP clases and easier ones, this year has been so hectic. I also decided on a modified schedule, so I won't have a 6th clas (unlike the past few years). [sorry for misspelling clas, stupid gamespot won't allow me to write it correctly]

On the gaming front I downloaded The Lost and Damned GTAIV DLC. I'm about halfway through, and it's been a lot of fun so far. The storyline and characters are just ok, but I love the motorcycles and new weapons and activities. I believe Killzone 2 comes out here this Friday, so I'll definitely be getting that. The demo was good (and very short), but there was something about the controls that I didn't like very much. Hopefully I'll either get used to them or can change them in the game.

Well, that's about it with me. Hope everyone else is doing well. Take care.

This is my first blog of 2009, so happy new year to everyone. Back around Christmas time I asked my dad for a new computer, but he said no originally. So I ended up with $500 for Christmas, but I still have yet to use the money. My dad recently said he'll reconsider getting me a new laptop, and today he went through with it and ordered me one. Now I just give back the $500 and I end up with a new laptop. I'd say that's a pretty sweet deal. It's a HP HDX16t, and here are the specs for those of you who are curious:

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz)
16.0'' diagonal High Definition HP Ultra BrightView Infinity Display (1366x768 )
4GB DDR2 System Memory
512 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
250 GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive

It seems like I'll be able to play any PC game out there with those specs. I'm not converting to PC gaming though, so don't worry. I just like to play a game here and there on my computer. I'm most excited about being able to play Dragon Age: Origins and not having to wait for the console version at the end of the year. I'd post some more about what's been happening with me over the holidays, but it hasn't been too exciting. Just relaxation and some gaming here and there. Take care.