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Snoopy finally gets to fly

Mike Baggley — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:53:38 +0000

I never know what to expect when a game is based on a classic license like Peanuts. Most of the time its going to be a cheap cash-in on a beloved franchise. Snoopy has always wanted to take down the Red Baron and its been a theme that shows up once and a while throughout Peanuts history. Games have been attempted in the past, but nothing even comes close to the genius that is Snoopy Flying Ace. This game is probably the best aerial-combat game I’ve ever played. I don’t say that lightly as its one of my favourite genres and I’ve played just about every aerial-combat game there is. I had the opportunity to write up a full review for the game and you can check it out here. To give you the short version, the multiplayer in this game is its shining star. Dogfighting is the best and the light-hearted nature of the combat is a breath of fresh air from the usual brutality we subject ourselves to in most games. Not that I’m complaining about video game violence, its just nice to get a break from it once and a while. If you’re even the tiniest fan of flying games, definitely pick this one up.

Red Dead Redemption

Mike Baggley — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:12:19 +0000

I’m at around 90% completion for single player and I just can’t turn this game off – the challenges are way too addictive. I’ve logged about 40 hours with this game and I’ve finally posted my review. You can read it here. The short version is, if you have a 360 or PS3, you have to play this game (unless your a member of PETA in which case you’ll probably cry and spray paint your TV).

My favourite band loves gaming!

Mike Baggley — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:07:46 +0000

Jonny Greenwood from Radiohead has posted the bands favourite games. Check it out – its a pretty good list!

Braid (various)
Marathon (Mac)
Goldeneye (N64)
Elite (BBC Micro)
Cave Story (various)
Ico (PS2)
Red Dead Redemption (PS3)
Zelda Ocarina of Time (N64)
Zelda Twighlight Princess (Wii)
Half Life 1 and 2 (Mac, PS3)

He ends by saying “Having written that, I think Ico might be the best one. Now back to Bonnie’s ranch….”. I guess he’s just as addicted to Red Dead Redemption as I am. Speaking of Red Dead, my review of the game should be posted on extremegamer.ca very shortly.

Video Game characters step in at a time of need…

Mike Baggley — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 20:08:29 +0000

Pure genius… Thanks VirtualShackles.com!

Crackdown 2 Interview

Mike Baggley — Mon, 31 May 2010 22:00:14 +0000

I had the opportunity to chat with James Cope, the producer on Crackdown 2, a couple of weeks ago. You can check out the interview in audio or text form here. I also had a chance to sit down with the game and I’m pretty stoked about it.

As an aside, one of the funniest experiences of the night was running into a friend from university. Turns out he lives in the condominium where the event was taking place!

Halo Reach MP Beta Impressions

Mike Baggley — Thu, 27 May 2010 12:46:27 +0000

I had a ton of fun playing the Halo Reach MP Beta, but it certainly wasn’t without its faults. I did a big write up on Extremegamer.ca and you can check it out here. Its not simply a rant about all the things I hated, but just my general impressions of what I liked, disliked, thought needed improvement, ideas for the final release, etc. Definitely check it out if you’re a fan of the series.

Catholic Donations To Fight Gay Marriage Top $550K? What????

Mike Baggley — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:36:40 +0000

I just read an article stating that a Catholic Church in Portland has used donations to help fund an independent organization thats trying to overturn Maine’s gay marriage law. You can read the full story here.

I really don’t see how someone could read the Bible and come to the conclusion that publicly fighting against the idea of two people who eternally love each other and want to spend the rest of their lives together is a good thing. I also don’t see how someone could read the Bible and come to the conclusion that it’s against gay marriage. It’s certainly against promiscuity and lust, but that’s for heterosexuals and homosexuals alike.

If you’re up for it there’s a great book called Slaves, Women, and Homosexuals by William Webb. It’s a fantastic book that challenges the way we look at the Bible. Click here to check it out on Amazon.

Catholic Church – please pick up a copy when you’re not too busy demoralizing the Christian faith.

I got WOW’d

Mike Baggley — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:29:16 +0000

Uh-oh…. I think I’m hooked….

Fox News does it again….

Mike Baggley — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:13:58 +0000

Thanks Fox News, for keeping our children safe….

You’re never too old to play video games

Mike Baggley — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:24:51 +0000

The NXE (New Xbox Experience) has launched and I’m loving it. Here’s my gamertag in case you want to join me in some crazy online gaming.

Harry Organs