Scissors 61! Beach Blast!

The BiAnual Scissors 61 Podcast has some sand in its shorts. This time Max and Gurney break down their predictions for the rest of the gaming season as well and pick out a few games that are flying under the radar thus far and just might surprise us all. Throw on your sun screen and hide in your basement, cause its the Scissors 61 Beach Blast!

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The Return: A 2010 Game of the Year Podcast Event

The gangs all here. Things have changed, but one thing that remains the same is our love for the video game. A few years later and we're a little wiser, but that won't stop us from taking shots. We plan to get more of these podcasts going soon, and hope you enjoy our reunion with the podcasting world.

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A Roll Of The Dice

I meant to make a post with the trailer to Mirror's Edge last week, and was quickly reminded by Gametrailers' analysis of it. Mirror's Edge has had my attention for a little while now, but this is the first time I've seen it in motion. I'm interested in seeing a developer like Dice (of Battlefield fame) make a different kind of first person game. On a side note WiiWare launched this week and Lost Winds is delightful, so definitely check it out.

Giddiness Factor: May Edition

The monthly reminder of whats taking up space in my brain.

Co-operatively wasting endless amounts of zombies

A ninja wolverine

Evil Urges

My sense of balance

PAA: OTRSPOD: Episode One

The K Gurn Special

The other night a few of us headed out for some food and adult beverages at Landmark. Apparently it was Rock Band night, so of course we had to join in. This video is of Dani California with myself on drums, podcast regulars Brian and Stephen on guitar and bass, and our friend Ronnie on vocals. The video is mostly Ann giggling and Zac heckling us.

Episode 35: Life And Times Of Niko Bellic

Episode 35 kicks off after a brief hiatus where we were off playing the newest addition to the GTA franchise, Grand Theft Auto IV. Check out what we thought were some of the most memorable moments and some of the most hilarious. And if you hang around until the end, you'll hear Max's first impressions of Metal Gear Online. It's a quickie so hop in for some sweet sweet GTA action.

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We Won!

It's tough to say goodbye. After around thirty hours, the story of Niko Bellic's arrival in Liberty City is over. Maybe there a few things I would do differently looking back (I'm sorry we didn't hang out more Brucie). Oh wait, I can go back and change things, maybe even for the better. I'm coming back Liberty City, fresh off the boat again.

Off The Boat

Time to hang out with Little Jacob, go bowling with Michelle, and beat up some loan sharks for my cousin.

Get Innocuous!

This is the commercial they are running in Europe for GTA IV. I think it does a great job of showing off how alive Liberty City is. It shows that while Niko is a part of the city, he isn't what makes it go. Liberty City isn't lying in wait for whatever Niko does next, instead it goes about its daily life. While Niko can change what happens in a given day, he doesn't have to do a single thing in order for things to happen in the city.

Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword - Quick Review

Due to some poor planning on my part I've ended up with way too much to play. With five games on the table one had to draw the short straw. I typically don't review a game I don't beat, or at least complete the majority of, but Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword is the exception.

Once again you take the role of Ryu Hayabusa, this time around six months after the events in Ninja Gaiden. Just like before your village is under attack and you are the only one capable of saving the day. You hold the DS in its book style with a map on the left screen and Ryu on the right screen. Every button on the DS is block, while every other action is done with the stylus. Drag the stylus to move Ryu, and slash across your enemies to swing your sword, or tap them to throw shuriken. These controls work great for a Ninja Gaiden game on a portable system, but this causes it to be a little easier than most Ninja Gaiden games.

Ninja Gaiden DS is a wonderful portable action title, and should be a welcome addition to any DS owners collection, not just Ninja Gaiden fans.

4 out of 5

Thawed Too Early

It's been a quiet week at Scissors 61, mostly because the only thing on our minds is Grand Theft Auto IV. I made an attempt at the age old method of freezing to make the wait slightly easier on my sanity, but a jogger came across my body.

I am truly worried about my well being in the coming week. Monday will be a day of biting my nails, shopping for supplies that would normally belong in a bomb shelter, and buy new couch cushions. Monday night will be a trip to Gamestop for the midnight release, and I do not plan on sleeping, my mind is made up and I can not be swayed. Once the game is beaten and I wake from the coma it causes I will get to talking about this game to anyone with an ear.

I can't remember the last time I was this excited about a game, probably something like Final Fantasy X. In the mean time I'll spend the last hours with some Okami and a podcast tonight. See you on the other side.

He Really Broke The Pedal

My Rock Band drum set has been resurrected. Thanks to Pedal Metal the nightmare is over and brighter days are ahead. This comes right on the heels of the announcement that full albums are starting next week with Judas Preist's Screaming for Vengeance. It should be fun to get back into the drums to break up this mini late April cram of games.

Giddiness Factor: April (GTA IV) Edition

Turn the hype machine on full blast.

Cops N Crooks

Warm coffee

Packie

Firing an RPG

Driving a flatbed downhill

Legendary

The Halo 3 Legendary Map Pack is now live and I couldn't be more excited to relive my days and nights of Halo many years ago. Hopefully my excitement back then wasn't entirely caused by excessive amounts of energy drinks. This morning I have been messing around in Forge to set things a little closer to how we remember them from Sidewinder, and would love to get some epic capture the flag stalemates going. The new DLC playlists just went up as I was typing this post, so I know where I’ll be the rest of the day.

[Update 2:55pm] Hahaha. Capture the flag on Avalanche is already priceless. Also when you download the Legendary Map Pack you get Bungie Pro for a limited time. Bungie Pro allows you to have more slots on your file share, so expect a few more links to new games and movies from our experiences this week.

Episode 32: Welcome To The Kids Club

Episode 32 is underway, join us as we discuss the new updates to the Sony PS Network, Max and I give you a look into a day of commerce and adventure, Gurney discusses his distan for a Broken game, and we're joined by the always enjoyable Stephen. So grab your Burger King Kids meal and join us for a Whooper of an episode.

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