Miasma Cognitio

I know. That title sounds crazy. But just think about it. I'm not saying it's the same console but, when you compare Gamecube and the Wii U there are a few similarities between the two.  Firstly and obviously, they are Nintendo consoles. But when you look at their launches and life cycles, you can see closer connections between the two. Although it's not the end of the Wii U's life cycle, it's not being sold by the bucketload much like the Gamecube, which sadly suffered poor sales figures for its entire lifecycle . Another similarity between the two is the fact that they are both underappreciated and under-rated. The Gamecube had some amazing games and the despite what people think, it was very powerful too. The Wii U is the same except people have begun to write it off before it's even had a chance to prove itself. It already has some great games and there are more to come. I think critics of it just need to be patient. As the saying goes, ...

It's having a few teething problems. I'm sure you're all aware by now of the Four, yes only four know reports (so far) of issues with the PS4. Most of them are reporting problems with the console not connecting to the TV or not working or functioning in anyway. Funnily enough, I'm not surprised. These things always happen in the launch period. Not so much with Nintendo in my experience but Microsoft and Sony seem to have these teething problems with the launch of all of their consoles.  The most important thing now, is that Sony fix this problem fast. Before it begins to occur more. You can check this link out to read more on this issue. So, after this news are you reconsidering getting the PS4 at launch? Will you get one at a later date? Have you been discouraged from getting one all together? Let me know!!!

My brother sent me this link this morning concerning Sony and the PS4. I don't really know what to think of it. Apparently Sony has said that customers will still be able to resell games as originally intended. As IGN reported. Which you can read here. What do you think? Let me know!

The cursed game that got me kicked out.  I wrote a blog post about my 1st impressions of the Xbox One and my experience, which you can read here. But I didn't give you the full story. I wasn't sure if I should have mentioned it in that post, so I left it out. But I think it's time I told you what happened. In a nutshell, I got kicked out of the event. Now, this wasn't because I began complaining about the games or started fighting anybody. It was actually the console itself that got me kicked out. So, I was playing Forza. Whilst it was loading, I looked down at the controller and I was thinking of taking a picture of it. But as I looked up, the screen was black, the Xbox One was off. I started panicking, I was wondering if it was something I pressed. But I know that I didn't press anything, I was looking at the controller! As the panic continued to settle in, a Microsoft representative rushed over to me looking very angry and surprised. I proclaimed my i...

Do you consider yourself to be a gaming perfectionist? Do you always have to get 100%? I know I am. I just think that it's nice to be able to say that you got 100% in something. It pays testament to how dedicated and how good you are as a gamer, that's not to say people that don't complete games 100% aren't good gamers, I just think that gaining perfection in a game is a very worthy achievement. What do you think? Are you a perfectionist when it comes to your gaming achievements? As always, let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Free merchandise. So as I said in the last post, I got the chance to play the Xbox One before release and I must say that I was surprised. In more ways than one. I would like to just say that I have nothing against Microsoft and I have no preferences toward any of the consoles. Also, my photography is terrible, so I apologise for my images. I would like to just mention my initial thoughts of the console as a whole: The Controller is very easy to use and is very comfortable The Console really is THAT big. It's really chunky. The Kinect is also big, but it does actually work. However, you still look like a fool while using it. The loading times for every game were pathetically slow. Even for demos. It's supposed to be next gen and Forza 5 took 2 minutes to load the race. An absolute shambles.  I warn you now, if you are a fan of Microsoft and Xbox and I went to this event with an open mind. So I'm going to be very frank and honest in my opinions. I apologize in...

I feel pretty ecstatic right now! So, I saw IGN had posted on Facebook, a chance to play Xbox One before its released. Being me. I entered. Not expecting to win. So I was astonished and amazed when I received an email from Xbox/Microsoft saying that I had actually won! I wasn't planning on buying an Xbox One so I'm looking forward to playing it to see if Microsoft can indeed sway me back to Xbox . Monday can't come soon enough. I'm actually really excited and can't wait to play it! Of course I'll report back all of my findings and my thoughts. Stay tuned! (The pictures are screenshots from my phone. Sorry.)

The one and only version of the 360 I ever bought. After five years. My Xbox 360 (the only one I've ever bought because it's never broken) is on it's way out. It's not broken or anything, it's just going to be retired from active service. Next month I will get the PS4 and I already have a Wii U. So I don't really see much need in my 360 anymore because the Wii U and PS4 can perform all the functions that my 360 currently performs. However, I intend on keeping the console and adding it to my collection of previous generations of consoles. I feel a little bit sad that I've spent so much time and money on it and I've had so many joyous hours in return. But as with all good things, they must come to an end. What are your plans for the upcoming next gen? Are you going to be trade, trash or keep your old console? I'd love to hear your opinion, hit me up in the comments!

 I'm not going to lie. I don't like the X-men films. However, I felt obligated to share this. I don't think it looks particularly great but that's my opinion and I think you should make your own. You can watch the trailer here.

I don't really feel like keeping calm. Be honest, we have all done it at one time or another .  But it's just so boring to be a follower, a sheep. Why not be yourself? I've seen people jump on the bandwagon because they don't want to feel left out or because they think that it's the right thing to do. Even if they don't agree, they still jump right on . Here are some examples of this: CoD (Call of Duty) - There was a time when people actually played this game because they liked the FPS genre, then once Modern Warfare came out, that changed. Players began to play it because the online mode allowed them to play with friends . Which is fine. But then, people began to say the series was good and then.... . people began to jump on the bandwagon. Soon after, everyone started saying that the series was good and you began to look like an outcast if you didn't have it or didn't like it. Luckily though, this has begun to die out. After the disappoin...

This picture says it all.  I regret to inform you all that after much deliberation and thought. I have decided to cancel my pre-order for the PS4. This is due mostly to the fact that I am in my final year of University and I need to focus on finishing it and getting all of the work done (there is a lot of work to do). So with that, I thought to myself that if I got the PS4 next month, I would most certainly fail this year because I would be so busy playing PS4. Not to mention, last week I found out that the past two years don't count for anything, so I really need to make sure I pass. But in the new year, I will get PS4. I just wanted to say this so that when it is released and you are all wondering why I haven't posted anything about it. This is the reason why.

I couldn't believe GTA V looked this good, but it does. I've pre-ordered a PS4 and in preparation for its arrival, I decided to look at some of the upcoming games coming to the platform. That's when it hit me. I know in time the games will become better looking. But for now, if I'm completely frank. They aren't that impressive. When I say that, I mean in comparison to the top notch 360/PS3 games like: Battlefield and GTA V. They aren't what I was expecting when all of those fanboys and even the developers were describing the look of next gen games. Maybe I'm being naive but, I think PS3 could handle this.  I think that we will only really see the difference between current gen and next gen when the games being created will no longer be multi-platform. Once games like Battlefield and other high-end graphic games are no longer being developed for 360/PS3. Then the Xbox One and PS4's power and graphic prowess will come into effect. I don...

I finally got GTA V. Almost a week after it came out (I'm still fuming with Amazon). So, I had to take a while to just get into the game (over 60% completion). Also, I wanted to include some impressions of the multiplayer mode. These are my first impressions of GTA V. I want to keep my impressions brief. Nobody wants to an essay on GTA V. And I don't want to write one.  Single Player Ok. I could just say it's amazing and a great improvement on GTA IV. But that would be selling this game short. I think, in terms of the open-world genre. This game is revolutionary. Now, hold your horses. I know the game is still about senseless killing and doing crazy things. But in the case of GTA V, it's full of little things that make up big differences. One example of a little thing that makes a big difference is the activities that all three characters can take part in. The sports are not only fun but they also serve a purpose. If you put the time and effort into them, you...

I'm going to be honest. I've been slacking recently, it's been too long since my last post. Part of the reason for my absence is actually what the last post was based on. GTA V. But not because I was playing the game so much that I forgot about the blog (it could happen). I haven't been busy playing the game. I've been waiting for the game since last Sunday! It still hasn't arrived. Amazon has said it will arrive on Monday. So I've avoided my laptop and the internet so the game wouldn't be spoiled for me. So that on Monday I could play it and then throughout the week I plan on writing about it on the blog. Instead of playing the game. I have been preparing myself for my 3rd year at university, which starts in the first week of October. But you don't want to hear or read about that. Anyway, don't forget about me. I'm still here. I will be resuming with the blog as usual.

I am going to be spending a lot of time with these dudes. The only bad thing about getting GTA V next week is, that it is coming out two weeks before I go back to University. What makes it even worse is that it's going to be my third and final year! How can I concentrate on studying when I have GTA V? How I'm going to be able to attend lectures once PS4 comes is another thing entirely. Are picking up GTA V?

He should be locked up for his crimes against me MAN OF STEEL WAS AMAZING!!! It was. But once you start to see it and its faults. It's not so amazing anymore. Not to take away from what Snyder did with Superman in bringing him back from the abyss that Superman Returns left him in. But I think he treated Superman too much like his previous films, that was his mistake. First of all, the film was too long. I don't know why Snyder can't tell a story in under one hundred minutes. It's possible. Snyder doesn't seem to know that though. His last four films have all been over one hundred minutes. In the case of Man of Steel, it was long for no reason. It was just needlessly long. It had too many flashbacks and took too long to get to the point. Another thing that I found really annoying about the Man of Steel was the fact that it was basically a CGI heavy version of Superman 2. It has the same villains, the same fights, the same outcome. There were differe...

I'm Twenty years old now (I can't believe I just said that). I now find myself looking back and realise that so many of the things that influence me are way before my time. But this post will concentrate on music. I listen to modern music. But most of the new musicians I listen to are quite niche and indie. The reason for this is that I find 99.9% of modern popular music absolutely horrible. I'm not saying people shouldn't listen to it because that is their choice and they should listen to whatever they want. But this isn't about those people, it's about me. I like some modern musicians but I'll come back to that later. This is all about old school stuff. I must admit, more than 80% of the music I listen to is older than me/ Maybe that reflects the quality of music over the years into what I consider a gradual decline. All of my siblings are older than me, so I've been influenced by their music preferences. I'm just going to leave some awesom...

The day has finally come. You can begin to get excited. The release dates for both PS4 and Xbox One have been revealed. First up, I'll give you the Xbox One release dates for North America and Europe and Australia: You can finally put a date in your calendar North America: November 22nd UK : November 22nd Australia : November 22nd IGN also listed some other regions, you can check those out  here. Moving onto the PS4. This was already unveiled at the Gamescom conference a few weeks ago, but I'm going to mention it anyway. November can't come soon enough North America: November 15th Australia, New Zealand and the UK : November 29th IGN once again listed some other regions which can be checked out  here. So, the release dates for both consoles have been revealed. Which one will you be getting? Xbox One, PS4, both or neither? Either way, don't forget to comment and let me know what you think.

Fan Art for the upcoming Batman Vs. Superman Film I really like Fan Art. Mostly because it showcases the talents of fans and because it often creates excitement for whatever it is based on. I really like this piece because it actually makes me feel a little excited about this film. I love the simplicity of it.  The only thing  I hate about great fan art is that it reminds me how much I suck at anything Art related. Still, at least I can admire the great work of these talented individuals. What do you think? Do you have any examples of fan art that you love? Don't forget to comment!

Based on the most recent developments in the gaming world, the rivalry between the different gaming communities has seemed to flare up again. This time however, it seems to be more about insulting people rather than debating. However, there are people that try to remain neutral. But can you really be neutral? These are three behaviors that I have observed online. Fanboys vs Fanboys -  This doesn't apply to all gaming fans but there are some fans that always take it too far. They should just calm down and love gaming. Ever since Microsoft changed their stance on some of the Xbox One features it created a rather large discussion. It mostly consisted of people being confused about it and then the fanboys came into the discussion. At that point, it stopped being about gaming and just became people hurling insults at each other. I for one, hate this side of the gaming community. It's never about the merits or achievements. It's just about saying the console they like is...

Maybe it's not so bad After the surprise announcement yesterday, I wrote a post about the 2DS and I basically said it was a waste of time. But after having some time to think about it. I can see its merits. Price - I think that the fact that the console doesn't include 3D obviously makes it cheaper to produce and that means it can have a cheaper retail price than the 3DS.  The Target Audience - It's not meant for me. I think that is why I was struggling to understand it. This console is for the children that want a 3DS but are  not old enough to utilize the 3D feature. Moreover, this console is targeted at the parents. They are always going to be looking for a good deal. This offers that. They can buy the console and  not worry about any possible health risk that the 3D may have on their children. Also, there is another audience for this console. People that want a 3DS but aren't bothered about the 3D and just want to play the games and use the featur...

Yet another nonsensical Nintendo move. This time it's a console that nobody needs or actually wants. A 3DS THAT CAN'T FOLD OR PLAY GAMES IN 3D? No. Nintendo. Stop doing these silly things. Nobody has demanded this. The 3D slider on the 3DS is already the answer. Most people don't play with 3D all the way on or don't play with it at all. Making a console without it is just a waste of time and resources. I think Nintendo should be putting those resources into future console development. This console just going to be ignored. The only word I could think of when I found out. What do you think of the announcement of the 2DS? Will you be buying one?

Me in front of my Laptop. BLANK, BLANK AND MORE BLANK. I got nothing, nada, nil, zilch... . you get the idea. Basically I have reached a brick wall. I just can't be bothered to write anything. I think they call it writer's block. The thing about that is....I don't consider myself to be a writer. So, what's the problem? I think it may lie in the subjects I choose to write about. I was writing about the Ben Affleck as Batman story. But I can't keep writing about it because it's old news now. Also in relation to film. 2013 has been a monumentally slow year in film compared to last year. So I don't have that many films to talk about. I also have a problem with games. All of the games I currently own , I have already completed and the games I want to play are all being released from September onward. In the mean time, what can I write about? In terms of comics, I can't write about comics I don't have yet. I have quite a bit of catching up to ...

BATFLECK!! BEN AFFLECK AS BATMAN!! WHAT?!?! My face when I found out. It seems like Zac Snyder wants to become the new Brett Ratner. He seems to want  to make comic book fans angry. Ben Affleck as Batman? Are you kidding me? No. Just no. When I say that he is becoming Brett Ratner,  I mean he is taking something beloved by the comic book community and ruining it. As much I thought Man of Steel was an improvement on Superman Returns. It could have been better. By adding Batman to the mix, it makes some of the things that were unique about the Man of Steel questionable. Namely, if there is no Kryptonite in this universe, how would Batman stand a chance against Superman? Unless they are going the Dark Knight Returns route ending in the formation of the World's Finest. Even if that is the case, BEN AFFLECK BEING BATMAN IS CRAY CRAY!!! Back to the Brett Ratner comparison. I think this new film is going to be disappointing. Not just because of the Ben Affleck casting but ...

Meet Bruce Wayne Welcome back the Son of Krypton No. Just no. It cannot be! He is not a good choice.  Just when I thought DC/WB were picking up momentum after the Dark Knight Trilogy and the Man of Steel, then they announce this? I'll tell you something right now. This film isn't going to be anywhere near as good as Man of Steel, so it won't be troubling Aveners: Age of Ultron at all.  I don't think the film will suck because of him being cast in it. I'm just going to find it harder to take the film seriously or as a serious contender against the might of the Marvel cinematic universe. But of course, only time will tell. Don't get me wrong, I like Ben Aflleck. I just don't think he is superhero material, much less The Caped Crusader. I mean, we only have to look at history to tell us why he isn't the best choice. Yes, I am talking about Daredevil. That absolutely shocking shambles of a film did his reputation no favors. I remem...

There are a lot of ways to watch films. Some films deserve the best and others just don't. I want to outline so films and the only way to view. Torrent/Pirate - Let's be honest, we all do it. There are some films that you may be afraid to spend money on. This is where the torrents come in. People try to pretend like they don't use them. But we all have that specific place we know to go in order to torrent anything. Films that you only torrent: Anything with Channing Tatum , Fast & Furious films, Green Lantern, Daredevil, the Fantastic Four films, X-Men films and the Transformers films. Films of that nature. TV/DVR - You have this category for films you want to see but, you don't want to pay to watch. These films are the films that might fill your DVR's or might just wait until it comes on TV because you aren't really that bothered about when you see it. Of course there are loads of great movies on the TV and I am sure your DVR (if you use one) is full o...

This will be quick. I just want to say, In relation to my posts about Video Games, I love everything about gaming, but when I write anything, it's just what I think. My opinion. I don't want to come across as a Troll, and if you think that I am, I apologise  for that. Everything I write, I write because that's what I think, I don't want to be offending anyone or upsetting them. Once again, if I do, I apologise .

Silly Sony, they do some shocking things. You know how this goes. This constant fixation on graphics - I find this so infuriating. I like substance over style. To me, Sony and their fans just seem to look to aesthetics and then talk about gameplay. Just watch any Sony conference to see what I'm talking about. The PS4 unveiling conference. It was just full of tech demos and cutscenes . Then they tried to say all of the games will look that during gameplay, then at E3. They just didn't. But what annoys me the most is the fan response to this stuff. They always blow things out of proportion.  There are so many games I have played on PS3 that people said were aesthetically amazing, only to find the game was boring and wasn't actually that good in my opinion. Once such game was Heavenly Sword, everyone said it looked amazing, which it did. But. The game was so boring!! I just think people should stop saying games are good because they appear to be good. Actually play the...

I thought I would write another post about comics that are not Marvel or DC. I've found a couple that I think are really great. Once again all of the comics featured are available on Comixology . (I just realized all of the comics I mentioned in this list have female protagonists).  Here's the run down: Idolized - Publisher: Aspen Comics I love this series. It has a great story. I love that it flips the idea of what superheroes are really like and their backstories. I would like to give you all of the details but, as you know I want you to read it. So I can't tell you much. But, if you love Superheroes, you'll love this. Bandette  - Publisher : Monkeybrain One of the things you'll instantly notice about this series is its art style. It's very Cartoonish and I LOVE IT!! It's funny and has great characters, what else could you ask for? It even won the Best Digital Comic Eisner Award this year, which is pretty good. But, it means that it's only a...