Wii Call of Duty:Reflex

Posted by Greybeard on Jan 21st, 2010 in Gaming | Comments Off

 When it came down to making the order,  I wound up getting Call of Duty Reflex in a package deal with another nunchuck and a Zapper.   (If you don’t do Wii,  this probably doesn’t make sense).

I played Call of Duty for the first time tonight.   I didn’t save anything,  just kind ran through the steps and got the feel of it.  As expected,  it’s pretty hard.    Controlling your character is rather difficult,  and often seeing your target (who’s actively shooting at you) is often a problem due to the machines graphics limitations.

The Zapper,  (a short carbine like holder for the Wii controller and nunchuck) goes a long way toward making the game more playable,  and it also came with a game called Link’s Crossbow Training.   This added on game is designed to use the Zapper,  and goes a long way toward building the sighting skills needed for Call of Duty and other programs that use the Zapper as a controller.

It’s been a long time since I’ve written any gaming reviews,  and my skills have eroded a bit,   but as long as the weather is cold,  you might see a few more gaming articles.

Wii day three

Posted by Greybeard on Jan 18th, 2010 in Gaming | Comments Off

We’ve played more of the Wii sports games,  and I’m actually starting to feel some muscle pain,  (and a flair up of carpal tunnel) that has to be Wii related.  So I guess I’m getting exercised.   One of the problems I’ve noticed with it:  The controllers don’t really care about what kind of form you’re using in your chosen game/sport.  For instance,  pitching a baseball:   One can do the full windup and pitch and get a 98 mph fastball,  or a quick underhanded flick of the wrist = 98 mph fastball.  The Boxing game is even more unsophisticated.   Hold your hands in front and do quick, short jabs,  producing powerfull knockout punches on the Wii opponent.  If you actually step into the punches and use your hips and shoulders,  the power produced on the Wii system is much less, plus if you throw combo’s too fast,  it fails to recognize them . It’s just not that realistic.  That said,  I -am- getting some excercise.   From the feel of the nerve systems in my right arm,  probably a little to much jerking and snapping for my own good.

To give my carpal tunnel a break,  I’ll be working on the balance programs for the next few days.   And looking further into a “Shooter”.   “Conduit” comes with  recommendations (although Gamespot didn’t care for it) as does “Medal of Honor 2: Heros“, (and GameSpot like it)   I’m still holding back of Call of Duty Reflex,  in all honesty, I’m a little worried that it might require a little more skill than my old bones can produce.

Wii Fit Plus

Posted by Greybeard on Jan 14th, 2010 in Gaming, Technology and Music | Comments Off

Wii report,  Day Two:

Now that we have the “Balance Board” running and have gone through some of the “Wii Fit” routines,  we’re beginning to give the Wii a little more respect.    The fitness routines and tracking systems are  pretty well done.  (and they’re actually kind of fun)   I am starting to see,  how it might be good for me.

I’ve still not done anything with the Wii that indicates that it’s a “game” machine though.   I’m currently looking at purchasing “Call of Duty, Modern Warfare, Reflex“.   I’ve been told that this is one of the better actions games for the Wii platform.    This is a link to a video review of the game.  Watching the linked video,  makes it look pretty interesting,  very intense!!!!

PIRATES? AVAST!

Posted by Greybeard on Jul 7th, 2008 in Gaming, News and weather, Shootist | Comments Off

   Here’s a pointer to the AuGres Pirates Festival , August 2nd, 2008.

And another,  to the Eastern Arenac Sportsmens Club,  Annual Gun Raffle/Picnic in September.

Alien Arena (games)

Posted by Greybeard on Jan 11th, 2008 in Gaming | Comments Off

I’ve taken a quick visit back to my PC game playing days,  by downloading Alien Arena.  I also pulled down Wolfenstien Enemy Territory.

Enemy Territory,  appears to be an online only game,  and I wasn’t able to find a server that actually had other players logged in and playing.  Alien Arena on the other hand,  is online based, but allows single player play.  It’s a fair first person shooter,  but get’s a little jerky when there’s a lot of action.  The graphics aren’t anything special,  but it moves along pretty fast,  obviously based on the Wolfenstien type of game play.

Kind of fun,  but I’m not as good as I used to be. 

~~>GB