Busy, Busy, Busy...Ain't it so? Not enough time for games?!

Hello all!

Fun times at Blizzcon 2014!

It has been ages since I touched this blog. I was going about and then I felt the urge to go down memory lane with my blog. Provided, I did not write many articles on my blog (some of which are not published) I still felt a heavy attachment to it. For my line of work, I work in an industry that has lots of overtime that is spread at a consistent pace. Therefore, I fell on my blogging efforts and then it just snowballed into a big chunk of unfinished pieces and unpublished articles.

This year, I felt the need to re-establish my goals and set my mind to keep at a few things that I want to dedicate my time to. I know this is basically a refresh and a whole new beginning for my blog but this is something that was started with excitement and energy only to somewhat falter half-way through. I really want to connect with the online community and see how everything is going. There are so many great and exciting games coming out this year, I cannot even wait to get my hands on these games!! I want to get people's opinions, hear out my own opinion and enjoy this incredible online roller coaster ride!

I hope you will share with me in my journey towards a new relationship with my blog.

And then came WoD 2014 Woot!

Thank you for all your support!

Please let me know if there are any games that is especially on people's minds. I will go and grab those first!

Been a long week... Must...Get...Back...To...Gaming...Now!

Hey all!


It has been almost a week since I have posted here. Been a pretty busy week for me so I will the pleasantries and get right to the Video Game related rantS! I will be posting back to back these few days for some insanely good opinions coming out of me!

In my WoW news and updates, I have almost gotten the Venomhide Ravasaur mount, just need to wait for my auctioned leather to get here but seriously why is that stuff so expensive? 56Gold?! Though I would say it is long overdue...haha

But in all seriousness, I really need to finish levelling my character but tis still a long ways off. It definitely gets tedious the more you level. I have levelled so many that I feel not interested in the quests anymore. (Sorry if that sounds a bit like bashing but I really love WoW therefore I want to point out the repetition of levelling to 90 gets slower each time) I have quested all over Azeroth and read each line and followed many different story paths but it would be great if there was a level squeeze in addition to many other things they can change and help progress the game.

A big shoutout to Trion Worlds for helping out us gamers for the Extra-Life Marathon!

A very big Thank You from us in Vancouver! The marathon is not far away so everyone that has a chance, please help us by donating or participating in the 25 hour gaming marathon!
My team page- http://extra-life.org/team/tvvg


Best Regards
The Vancouverite
Rama Tulo

Pokemon X and Y...I choose Pikachu!

Hey all!

So I just got Pokemon Y for my 3DS and it feels like an amazing breath of fresh air!
I felt that the whole world seemed more livelier and with 4 other companions now(at least where I got to)!
I have only gotten a few hours into the game and it stills feels exciting running into bushes to see what Pokemon will pop up next. This iteration has many of the past generations of Pokemon all scattered around and Yes I got myself a Pikachu!
Though as with all the Pokemon games, I do not have such a high expectation for a Mass Effect or Last of Us storyline but I definitely would love to see the game move towards the epic storytelling that is so crucial to many games. But the main entree in Pokemon is catching and finding new Pokemon and is that not a treat! I have played all the iterations of Pokemon and it still manages to hook me away into this fantastical world! The world in 3D looks gorgeous and all the Pokemon I have encountered are just as beautifully rendered as they would be in the Gamecube and Wii Pokemon games(Pokemon XD Gale, etc.).

But for a game that is so polished a few minor quirks was more noticeable. The camera is still going in a weird position as it forces you to see in a perspective that is either good or incredibly irritating. That had been going on from Black and White but that was another whole issue for that generation.
Last of all, the no-glass 3D effect from the 3DS was utilized well in this generation of Pokemon but you cannot permanently see the game in 3D as it automatically turns itself off while not in battle or a cutscene. While it is turned on in battles, the frame rates dip and the battle turns sluggish; it also makes some abilities that Pokemon use look awfully dizzy for me.

But this is definitely one of the best games to come out for the 3DS since its launch. All gamers should get this game regardless if you are new to the series or a veteran(I presume you are playing it as you read this)



Avid Pokemon Vancouverite Gamer
Rama Tulo

Extra Life Marathon Set-up!

Hello All!

I have finished setting up my Extra Life Marathon team page!
This is the page for my team- called The Vancouverites(fittingly): http://extra-life.org/team/tvvg
I hope everyone who set eyes on my team page will help spread the word and if you are feeling generous, donating some funds to the hospital I am fundraising for. Maybe even join my team!

The hospital I am helping to fundraise is the BC Children's Hospital!
My current goal is $400 for the team and $250 for my personal goal. I am very much looking forward to raising as much funding for the hospitals as possible!



With a heart filled with Thank You-s!





Happy Gamer
Avid Vancouverite Gamer

Extra Life 25 Hour Charity Gaming Marathon!

Hey all!

The date is slowly approaching for the Extra Life 25 hours Charity Gaming Marathon!
The exact date is November 2nd, 2014.
You will be able to raise money by playing games ranging from Facebook games to console and pc games.

In light of this, depending on my schedule I believe I will be participating in this event with a few of my friends! I will be streaming on my twitch account while we are playing the games if all goes as planned. I think this is an awesome way to show your local hospital your support regardless of whether you are a gamer or just donating.

After I confirm everything, I will be posting my information for the Extra Life team page and twitch page at a later date. Hope everyone can come and take a peek at the marathon!

Everyone who have the time to join in on the fun should definitely come participate! You do not need to play 25 hours straight since you can split it amongst a few hour sessions(so don't strain your body out!)


Regards
Avid Vancouverite Gamer