The 8 Stages of VR 18 (Metal Gear Rising)

First Attempt
You may not even realize that this is a “one-hit KO” challenge at first. You take out the first wave easily by baiting the Gekko’s bum-rush and countering, the same technique you’ve been using the majority of the game. It’s not until you get killed by the Mastiff’s drop kick that you realize what you are in for.
“One-hit KO? This is going to be tough.”

Stage 1: Denial
After a couple hours of failed attempts, you start to blame the mission for being too difficult and unfair.
“The stupid camera keeps getting me killed!”

Stage 2: More Denial
By this point you’ve mastered perfect parrying the Mastiffs only to subject yourself to the horror of wave 3.
“That laser attack is so unfair!”

Stage 3: Anger
You’re seeing red. Your gameplay is starting to suffer due to your lack of focus. You start to spout expletives in a vain attempt to vent your frustration. Sadly for many, the game disc itself does not survive this stage.
“[EXPLETIVE DELETED] [EXPLETIVE DELETED] [EXPLETIVE DELETED]!!!”

Stage 4: Bargaining
You start to realize that success in this mission is highly dependant on the actions of the enemy AI. You beg the game for mercy.
“If only the enemy AI would just do what I want it to do!”

Stage 5: Acceptance
After hours and hours of failed attempts, you finally accept your defeat. Your eyes are getting heavy, your reflexes are slowed and your drive has been all but squashed.
“Forget this, it’s not worth it.”

Stage 6: Research
You start to watch YouTube videos and read forum threads about the mission, hoping to discover some kind of tactic or exploit to make the mission more manageable.
“This guy on YouTube makes it look so easy…”

Stage 7: Revengeance!
You’ve gotten a good night’s sleep and return to the game with a clear head and renewed motivation. You’re parrying and dodging like a pro, Raiden on the screen looks like poetry in motion. You embarrass the Mastiffs and trick the Fenrir into killing his own entourage. You obliterate the Grad using the tactial Sai stun lock trick you saw on YouTube.
“Holy crap, I actually did it!!”

Stage 8: All That Heavenly Glory
You are elated now. You triumphantly proclaim “I beat VR mission 18!!!” on your Facebook status. No one knows what you’re talking about.
“I wonder what VR 19 is like?”

Just Doing God’s Work (DmC prank call)

Dante, disturbed by what he believes to be demonic subliminal messages during a recent news broadcast, decides to call his local news station and complain.

Haiku of the Day catch-up

Sherlock

Have you seen this show
With Benedict Cumberbatch?
Modern day Sherlock

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Defeat

It’s so important
To be gracious in defeat
It still sucks balls though

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Soul Calibur V

Played it a little
Love me some weapon combat
Natsu teleports

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Mythic Rare

Can’t wait to get some
Ultra powerful mythics
Wait… it’s Gutter Grime! 

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Working Backwards

Sometimes it’s best to
Think unconventionally
Think I’ll work backwards

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Empathy

Some people don’t have
A concept of empathy
Best to ignore them

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Sirius Satellite Radio

Why do I still have
A subscription to this shit?
Oh, that’s right – Howard!

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Ascension

Recently witnessed
Most glorious ascension
A sight to behold

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 I Think We’re Alone Now

Documentary
About odd people obsessed
With 80’s pop star

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Cicero

Despite your warped mind
I know we’re the same, my friend
Hence, I’ll spare your life

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Lucien Lachance

You’re a true brother
Serve the Dread Father, Sithis
Serve even in death

Quick Movie Review: Blood Diamond

Hey, this movie was pretty good! I went into this movie knowing next to nothing about “blood diamonds” and the conflicts and heart-break that they cause. Let me tell you that this movie left a lasting impression on me. It presents a dark, realistic glimpse into the world of African blood diamonds and it does it in a way that is not heavy-handed but rather dramatic and entertaining.

I liked this movie because it is very poignant and dramatic. Leonardo DiCaprio is also very good in this movie and his character is dynamic and interesting. I hope that viewers will not be turned off by the heavy subject matter and will give this a watch because it’s a great movie.

Play Along with Marc & Devon: Super Ninja Boy, part 1

I’m pleased to announce a new “Let’s Play” series starring myself and my friend Devon. Below is the first episode where we play the obscure SNES game Super Ninja Boy. Hope you enjoy and check back for more episodes and games!

Join Marc and Devon on a mystical quest to Chinaland, where you will meet amazing characters and experience brutal trials and battles. It’s time to play Super Ninja Boy!