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I've finally been able to configure everything for a decent stream. Only issue I have is keeping track of chat. Right now I am streaming Darksiders and Resident Evil Revelations. Which in the future there will be a review provided. If you're interested I usually stream for a couple hours a day. Stop in and shoot the bull with me.

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Renaissance Heroes

How many of you remember Unreal II or Quake III Arena? Miss those games don't ya? I know I do. Something about getting home from school and sitting down and taking your frustrations out in a good old game of Team Death-match and Capture the Flag. Renaissance Heroes brings that good old FPS experience back and in my opinion its good for the FPS genera. I don't play many FPS like I use to, but I'm glad this game is now available on Steam for Free! That's right folks FREE! Whats better then that?

The game takes place in a Renaissance setting with a touch of steampunk. You have your basic weapons that you can upgrade from gathering items from players when you kill them in death-match's. Other such things will be unlocked when your perform certain "Quests" during the game. For example: Killing 10 people, performing 5 head-shots, and 5 taunts. You will be able to unlock backgrounds that are placed behinds you gamer-tag in game and cosmetic gear for your Heroes you choose. Granted these items are only view able for a certain amount of days. Then you get to spend the points again to reacquire that cosmetic gear.

If your looking for a fast paced FPS like the good old days look no further. Renaissance Heroes will take you back to those late night frag fests with friends that you so enjoyed. Grab a case or cup of your favorite caffeinated drink and get to fragging!

Rating: 3.5 out of 5

Chrono Trigger, A Trip Back

There are only a handful of games that I can name off that have given me such joy and bring back wonderful memories. One of those games would be Chrono Trigger. Chrono Trigger took you on an adventure following the protaganist Chrono the silent hero. Chrono is accompanied by numerous characters throughout the game on a adventure to save the world.
I hold this game dear to my heart, along with many other games Square released during the Super Nintendo Era. If you haven't played this game I highly recommend it. You will experience a journey that not many games now a days can't touch.

I give this nostalgic gem a 5 out of 5

This review is short because, well, Chrono Trigger is a beautiful game and should be experienced first hand. If you can find a copy of the game that won't break your bank account I highly suggest you pick it up. The game has been released on different consoles since its release on the Super Nintendo. If your having a hard time finding it, you can always find a Super Nintendo Emulator and Rom of the game and give it a spin. Mind you if you don't own the game and are done playing it please delete it off your hard drive.

DOTA 2

DOTA 2 (Defense Of The Ancients 2) is the sequel to a popular mod named DotA for Warcraft III Reign of Chaos and Warcraft III Frozen Throne. The mod created a whole new sub-genre for the Real Time Strategy game called Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA). DotA has helped create popular standalone MOBA's such as League of Legends(LoL), SMITE, Heroes of Newerth, Rise Of The Immortals and Monday Night Combat.



The difference in this sub-genre from actual RTS is that there is no building units or structures instead you are controlling one unit. The hero,champion,summoner,immortal,or god which ever theme the MOBA takes on, your goal is to destroy the opposite sides main structure. In DOTA2's case it would be the ancient. Sounds simple right? Well there are units called creeps, towers and the opposite teams champions standing in your way. I could sit here and type up a whole explanation of the game but, I found a great video that breaks down the game in just four minutes.



DOTA2 is still in beta. So giving a review on a product that really isn't finished doesn't make sense. I guess what I was trying to put down is how much fun DOTA2 really is. I never played the mod for the WarcraftIII games but I have dabbled in League of Legends over the past couple of years. I'm not good at the game either. There is a bit of a learning curve for this game but once you know the general mechanics and in-game jargon you'll be good to go. There are plenty of champions to choose from and they are free. Other MOBA's will have heros,champions,summoners,immortals,or gods you can select but but choices are low. Many characters are rotated bi-weekly/bi-montly for you to try out. Every MOBA has its form of a cash shop that will offer more champions, skins for your favorite champions. DOTA2 does this but the majority of it is centered around keys from chests you get from matches played. There are package deals for cosmetic items you can get for your champions to make them stand out on the battle field. If your lucky during a public match or public bot match you can get a piece of cosmetic gear from the game for a random champion.

DOTA2 is a free game. VALVE's steam service does offer a pay option that will allow you early access to the game and give you a few in-game goodies (Skins for the Courier, Sven & Juggernaut). There is also the survey and free route to get DOTA2. Who doesn't like free? Click on this link (Steam Required) answer the questions and you will get an e-mail from VALVE with access to the game.


DOTA2 is a fun experience and look forward to see the new updates. If you are interested, go find a beginners guide on what champions to start out with and practice on bots or play bots with friends. After a few games under your belt try the public match and test your skills. Take note on what you did well and what you need to work on. Soon you will be spending way too much time making new friends and getting better at DOTA 2.