I explained to the customer that installing a tv on aluminum studs without proper filling would leave the studs suseptible to bending, breaking, or other things.  He said that he didn’t care and that another person he knew installed one using toggle bolts.  I told the person that I would not install a tv like that due to safety, and insurance reasons.  I don’t think that he was happy because he stated he didn’t need my services.

What do you think about people that do things without concern for safety, etc..?

Remote Play has been around since the PSP.  I am not sure that Remote Play is the best solution for playing games that are on a PS3.  For now I guess that there is no other solution, so we have to deal with it.

How is Remote Play on the PS Vita?  Is it better than it used to be?

Are you older?  Do you play video games?  When did you get your first video game system?

If you can come up with any suggestions please let me know what you think.

My wife is always trying to figure out what to get for me.  The hardest time is my birthday.  This is because I usually get all the games I want for Christmas, and this doesn’t give her much to look for.  I told her to think more outside the box.  I told her that accessories are also great birthday gifts for men.

We just found a good site to get batteries at a fraction of the cost in the stores.  Check out the specials over at wesellbatteries.com.

For now this is what I can suggest to try when looking for a cheap price.

First go onto EBGames and see what they are selling the game for both NEW and USED.

Next check out some of your local stores like Walmart, Target, Toys”R”Us, and any other major names.

Third go to EBay and search for the title you want.  Keep in mind that you will want to verify what is being shipped.  You don’t want scratched games, and you don’t want to pay a price that is equivalent to a store if they aren’t giving the box, and manual.

Armed with this knowledge you too can find a video game cheap.

For those of you that like to buy games… Here is a suggestion for you…

Get a membership to either Blockbuster, Gamefly, or Red Box.  Try out a game before you purchase it.  It loses a lot of value once it is opened, and you usually can’t return an open game.

There is much controversy in the decision of which game is better… Battlefield, or Call of Duty.  I have done many different reviews on them, and can tell you that there is no right, or wrong answer.  Each game has its own unique style, and with that comes a unique set of players.  I play both games, but I only play the Call of Duty titles when I want a super fast game.  The Call of Duty series is known for its “spawn camping”, “run and gun” type tactics.  Battlefield does not have these capabilities because the boards are far bigger than Call of Duty boards.  There is an objective in the Battlefield games.  For the most part there is no real solid objective in Call of Duty.

I thought it was pretty creative when DICE created an entire storyline behind Bad Company, and Bad Company 2.  The storyline was about soldiers that found out about gold bars, and wanted to get their hands on them.  The new Battlefield 3 totally broke off the storyline, and actually didn’t have much of a storyline behind it.  I believe this was because they knew that the game would be a high ranking seller, and they took a little of the glitz out of it.

The Call of Duty series lost my respect when they only put vehicle operation into the single player campaigns.  There was only one title that had vehicles that could be driven in multiplayer, and that was World At War.  The Call of Duty game also brought a lot of “FAKE” things like the perks.  How many times will you find a Harrier jet hovering over a town mowing down the enemy in real life?  How many times will you be able to call in a nuclear weapon to win a round when your own team is still on the battlefield in real life?  The answers to those things are NEVER.

As I said before… Each game has its dedicated followers.  For the most part Call of Duty is out there for little children, or adults that don’t have the patience of EARNING the kill.

Enough said…

Keep looking out for the June release of the new Battlefield 3 expansion pack.

I have seen what Disney Cruise did with their swimming pools, and find that to be a very interesting idea.  I already have a good sound system throughout the yard.  The rest of it is a costly idea for the regular person like me.  For now I will have to continue gaming inside, as I can’t afford a major project, and I also can’t justify closing the pool just so I can play a game.

Another alternative is to find a way to get waterproof controllers and float around the pool with a big screen at one end.  This could be a pretty radical idea.  I will have to look into a projector that I can send the game to the side of my house.  That would be a serious experience.

The people below have the right idea… We just need to cheap it down a bit…

There are many things in the game that can be destroyed while some of the simplest things can’t be.  I can’t understand how trees can stay fully standing after being hit by a tank, and even the wall light fixtures stay intact on some of the buildings.

The biggest cheat that still exists is the “Level Clipping.”  One of the best examples of level clipping on Damavand Peak is above the tunnel on the side opposite the construction flag.  If you happen to find your way up the rocks you can get on the top edge of the tunnel.  Once there you can crawl behind one of the center columns.  If you then try to get into the rock you will notice that you can see everything going on below.  You cannot get any kills, but you can get many “Spots” from that location.

Years ago I played Hitman for the PC.  This was by far one of the best games out at that point.  I am into shooter games, but I also enjoy a good action game.  Hitman always combines the two.  From eliminating an enemy and using the clothing as a disguise to the tactics used to accomplish a mission this game has it all.  In the older games he would sneak into a place, take out someone that had a outfit that allowed him to blend in without being noticed, and then eliminate the target.  There was even a time that he was into flower delivery.  Hitman isn’t the continuous action game, and this is because things need to be done slowly, and precisely.

Now in preorder status Hitman Absolution brings another episode to the Hitman series.

HITMAN ABSOLUTION follows Agent 47, a cold blooded assassin, who takes on his most dangerous contract to date.

Betrayed by those he trusted, Agent 47 takes on his most dangerous contract to date in search of the truth.

* Showcasing IO Interactive’s new proprietary Glacier 2™ technology, the game has been built from the ground up, boasting a cinematic story, distinctive art direction and highly original game design.

* Experience a Living Breathing World. Characters come to life as players make their way through the world, reacting to subtle changes in the environment around them and showing a wide range of reactions.

* Instinct allows the player to see the world through the eyes of Agent 47. It is a dynamic economy that is earned by executing class Hitman gameplay moves.

* Disguises have been taken to the next level with a huge variety which you can take, not only to blend in visually but also to impersonate a victim. Once in disguise, the world around you will react to that disguise, so choose carefully.

Have you ever played any of these games?  Do you feel that they have any sort of musical lesson to them?

A few years ago I remember playing Twisted Metal Black.  Until now they haven’t released another Twisted Metal title.  Avvailable only on the PS3 drivers will pit themselves against characters like Sweet Tooth, and many others.  There will be 7 different game modes, 7 sets of weapons, and spread out over 8 levels.

Calypso’s Twisted Chaos Continues…

High up in his penthouse office, a mysterious lunatic holds the infamous Twisted Metal tournament every year. Who is he? Calypso. And his thirst for chaos and destruction can only be quenched with death.

Contestants for Calypso’s Twisted Metal tournament are selected from all over the world to compete for the ultimate prize: Survival. Behind the wheel of the most twisted vehicles imaginable, contestants battle to the death until one, lone victor remains standing. The champion gets one wish granted by Calypso.

But there’s a twist.

This year, instead of offering the champion money, power or fame, rumor has it that Calypso is able to offer more…so much more. However, as contestants step up to prove themselves worthy of the Twisted Metal championship, a mysterious figure is tracking Calypso and preparing to strike back — someone who knows the truth behind where and how Calypso is getting his amazing prizes.

Drivers go out and get yourselves a helmet and strap yourself in for the best car action that you have played in years.

The headset retails for @$99.99.  It comes with a usb adapter that allows the headset to communicate with the PS3.  There is a full onscreen visualization of what is what with the headset when being used.

I recommend this headset for the full gaming experience.