Yakuza 4 Review (Playstation 3)

Great Days Are Always Around

Hey everyone

I realise that I havent done a normal blog entry in a really long time talking about whats going on in my life but I have Youtube, Audioboo and Dailybooth just to help me out.

Anyway I decided to give my blog another go. Lots of great things have happened to me lately and I felt that I wanted to share them.

I went to a Bristol Youtube Gathering 13 days ago and it proved to be one of the best gatherings I ever went to. It so reminded me of 2007 and early 2008 gatherings I went to because it felt new and fresh. As a friend said on Facebook it is a new generation of Youtubers that attended the event and had fun along the way. It was a wonderful feeling returning to Bristol. I consider it a place like Bath a place away from Home that made me feel comfortable.

There are a number of gathering videos including a couple of outstanding ones from my friend Ray (Ir0nIsland)

















I know it is a lot of videos but there are some really funny ones and well edited ones. Bristol 2011 gathering will be remembered.

After that everything that was a dream became a reality apart from my Dad going into Hospital for a shoulder injury, lucky though he had an operation and is ok, I hope to see him again in hospital if not this weekend maybe next week before I go for the Youtube Stars event in London.

Like I said in the title, great days are always around as long you dont take them for granted.

On Wednesday I got an Ipad 2 through the post as I ordered one as soon they were in stock at Tescos because I get a 10% discount and Im loving it. On the same day it was when Michael Aranda was trapped in France which is a surprise, I hope he does get back into the UK but at the same moment no luck.

On Thursday I received my prize from a competition that I won for review of the month for my review of Gran Turismo 5 I did back in November.



I won all this kit and problem is I aint got a Desktop PC so it could be a while before I can try out this kit but hope to one day. My friend Michael (Micgamer16) suggested I could give it away to my subscribers in a competition, if I remember one day and if I feel I aint going to get any use out of it after a while.

Heres a picture of the kit

What a week for me but I hope others are having a great week at the moment.

Also I would like to leave on a positive note

Its always brilliant to see a great video from my man NSG and his friends Miz Kaz and Logic



Take it easy everyone

Barry

World Autism Awareness Day 2011 2nd April

Here it is my video for World Autism Awareness Day 2011



Have a great day

Barry

Why Dont Video Game Shows Exist Anymore?

I remember a time as a child there used to be a few video game shows that was TV whether it was Free TV (ITV and Channel 4) or Sky. There are three shows that I can remember

Gamesmaster (Channel 4 between 1992 and 1998)
Games World (Sky 1 between 1993 and 1995)
Bad Influence (ITV Yorkshire Production between 1992 and 1996)

These three shows formed my childhood in the later years leading to my Teenage years. These three shows were very good in their own way.

Gamesmaster was a show presented by Dominik Diamond and Patrick Moore apart from Series 3 done by Dexter Fletcher who I thought was good in small doses but Dominik was way better in the presenting role. Never saw Patrick Moore to be a gamer type probably someone who thought of doing the show just for money but thats my opinion.

There was Games World which I found more interesting probably because it was 5 days a week and it would have Monday and Friday doing the main show and the rest of the week covered by reviews, Live show and cheats in the first series. By the second series they had a series called Barry JoyPad's which featured a pre-fame David Williams from Little Britain which was a really funny show on a Tuesday, bit childish for my liking nowadays but hey. I remember Jet from Gladitors was in it and god she was hot.

Finally there was Bad Influence which was more a feature show on a Thursday afternoon on CITV when it was free TV and not have its own channel like now. I liked that they focused on the game in more detail than the other two shows and felt more for a younger audience but felt it didnt have the punch of GamesMaster and Games World.

In 1996 Bad Influence was put to dust as it was a shame that people werent watching that I have found out.

By 1998 all 3 of these shows were gone. Games Master didnt fit into the Channel 4 under their new controller I found out recently and ended a week before my 15th Birthday. Games World really sucked in 1998 by doing 15 minute segments every morning along with the new series that everyone knows as a Pokemon.

Its weird, I think it was also a period where I lost interesting in gaming in a way. I dont know I was more into watching music videos and TV shows also trying to get my coursework.

A lot of people take video games only for the younger market but thats not true maybe around that period of the mid 90's I would have believed that.

The mainstream media in my view dont take video games seriously at all unless it is the release of a new Grand Theft Auto or Call of Duty which have been labeled for Criticism for being really violent and real. There are times with the media that I feel that they only report on it when they havent tried out the game itself then I would believe their argument.

I have played of God Of War games and its more violent than them two but doesnt get the media coverage of them two games.

Im going off the point here, I know there are video game programming on Youtube and Internet but I do wish there was one show like the 3 I mentioned that was on TV but then again people have said TV is dead.

Ah well I thought I would leave you with clips from each of the 3 shows to give you an idea

Thanks for reading everyone

Barry

GamesMaster Series 1 Episode 1

Part 1



Part 2



Part 3



Games World

Beat The Elite (Friday Show from Series 1)

Part 1


Part 2


Part 3


Here is a clip with Games Mistress being played by Gladitor Jet


Bad Influence

Series 2 episode looking into the Atari Jaguar



Family Guide to Computers

World Autism Awareness Collab Details and London yesterday (Audioboo)

Hey guys

this entry is going to be audio based about World Autism Awareness Collab that Rose and I want to do



Here's the video about the collab



Have a great day everyone

Barry

New Reviews - Dragon's Lair and Killzone 3

Hey everyone

Here is my latest entry with the last 2 game reviews I did.

Dragon's Lair (PSN)



Killzone 3 (Playstation 3)



Another entry coming soon

Barry

Nicholas Courtney 1929 - 2011 (RIP

Nicholas Courtney who was best known as Bridager Lethbridge-Stewart passed away eariler this morning, I have done an audioboo and Doctor Who Online has done a video doing a wonderful Tribute to the actor.

Birthday and Other Updates (Written Blog at last)

Good Morning Guys

I have not done a written blog in a long time and I have nearly forgotten how to do one of these. I know that some people who read my blog in the past may have moved on which is understandable. Lately my posts have been Youtube videos, as I had nothing esle to say with it.

Anyway things have been a little strange for me. I have been waking up at 4am quite a bit lately which isnt good for my body clock. I had to wake up at that time for the early morning shifts at my job but it stuck with my me for last couple of days. I hope it does disappear after my shift today otherwise I feel I am in trouble.

I have been watching a lot of Top Gear over the last couple of weeks, it includes these







I have to say I like the Challenges and Adventures DVDs they released as they are more interesting to see than testing car dvds which I dont mind watching on TV once and then thats it.

My birthday the other week was really good and had some fun the next few days afterwards. On my birthday I took my family out for a meal to Harvester and it was fun then I got back to find out I had a package and needed to pay £15 for a custom charge which is digusting and never going to order a lot in one order from the states again. I also got a load of presents which include a couple of toys which are shown here

My Toy Shelf

Im proud of all the toys.

The Following day I went to Portsmouth to see Danny and we looked around. We also went to the D Day Museum which was really good as we watched a film about D Day and the leading days of the second World War. It was interesting indeed then at around 5 o'clock we went on the Spinnaker Tower and it was scary at first but got used to the height afterwards. It was brilliant up there.

Saturday I had a gathering for my birthday and it was awesome





Had a long day in Jubilee Gardens, Convent Garden with the Apple Store and Cybercandy, Forbidden Planet and then Leicester Square which left to do other stuff in London and then leaving at around 7 as I was so tired.

Thats it for now everyone. I hope to keep doing written blogs again.

I know they losing touch or people have moved onto Tumblr as I dont like it. Hey it happens it happens.

Take it easy everyone

Barry

Barry Aldridge Asks (17) & Console Wars Videos

Hey Guys

Just some videos in this blog post, I hope one day I will be able to do written posts again.

Barry Aldridge Asks (17) - Best Film You Have Ever Seen?



Console Wars Video With Matt Gambell



Be back soon

Barry

Why Are Video Games Important To Me (Part 1)

I decided to do a response to AGEntertainment talking about how video games are important to me.

AG's channel - http://www.youtube.com/user/AGentertainment

In this first part I discuss about how I got into gaming and my first console NES (Nintendo Entertainment System)

Games mentioned Super Mario Bros, Super Mario Bros 2, Super Mario Bros 3, Punch Out and many others

Friends (TV Sitcom) Looking Back Review

Over the last week I looked on my DVD/Blu-Ray and Video Game shelves and found Friends Season 1-10 Boxset and felt like doing a looking back review.

Information about Friends from Wikipedia

Friends is an American sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, which aired on NBC from September 22, 1994 to May 6, 2004. The series revolves around a group of friends in the borough of Manhattan, New York City. The series was produced by Bright/Kauffman/Crane Productions, in association with Warner Bros. Television. The original executive producers were Crane, Kauffman and Kevin S. Bright, with numerous others being promoted in later seasons.

Kauffman and Crane began developing Friends under the title Insomnia Cafe in November/December 1993. They presented the idea to Bright, with whom they had previously worked, and together they pitched a seven-page treatment of the series to NBC. After several script rewrites and changes, including a second title change to Friends Like Us, the series was finally named Friends and premiered on NBC's coveted Thursday 8:30 pm timeslot. Filming for the series took place at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California in front of a live studio audience. After ten seasons on the network, the series finale was promoted by NBC, and viewing parties were organized around the U.S. The series finale (the 236th episode), airing on May 6, 2004, was watched by 52.5 million American viewers, making it the fourth most-watched series finale in television history and the most watched episode of the decade.

Friends received positive reviews throughout most of its run, becoming one of the most popular sitcoms of all time. The series won many awards and was nominated for 63 Primetime Emmy Awards. The series, an instant hit from its debut, was also very successful in the ratings, consistently ranking in the top ten in the final primetime ratings. It is now often regarded by critics to be one of the finest shows in television history. The series made a large cultural impact, which continues today. The Central Perk coffee house that was featured prominently in the series has inspired various imitations throughout the world. The series continues in syndication worldwide. All 10 seasons are available on DVD. The spin-off series Joey was created to follow up with the series after the finale.

Little Big Planet 2 Review (Playstation 3)

This is my review of Little Big Planet 2 for the Playstation 3.

Little Big Planet 2 website - http://www.littlebigplanet.com/

It is created by Media Molecule a UK Based gaming company.

The Narrator is Stephen Fry

It is a wonderful game that has a creativity and great storyline within the single player.

5/5 overall.

The Intro music is "Enter The Party" by Kevin McLeod from Incomptech.com which is a royalty free site music.

Plot/Story Mode (Single Player/Multiplayer)

Players continue Sackboy's journey after the events of the first game and the portable version are brought to an end. An inter-dimensional vacuum cleaner appears over the skies of LittleBigPlanet and begins to suck up its inhabitants, including Sackboy. Larry Da Vinci, the leader of a semi-secret semi-organised group known as "The Alliance", comes to Sackboy's rescue saving him from what they call "The Negativitron." The organisation is dedicated to battling with "The Negativitron" and defeating it before it destroys Craftworld.

Information on the game from Wikipedia
While still retaining the three-layer, 2.5D nature of the original title, with the player controlling their Sackboy characters, players are not restricted solely to platforming levels, and can now choose to create many types of levels including racing, puzzle and role-playing games. The player may also choose to create and customise their own heads-up display to accommodate their game type. New animation recording options are available and players will be able to create full-motion cut-scenes to go with their level design, manipulate the camera for both cut-scenes and gameplay, and record their own sound effects for use in the level. As well as including a wide selection of original and licensed music, the game also includes a robust music sequencer. Multiple levels can be linked together, so that finishing one level immediately takes the player to the next in the series.

Aim for 2011 - Writing Challenge

Hey everyone

Here is an aim I want to do in 2011



Barry

Project For Awesome 2010 (National Autistic Society)

Hey everyone

This entry I was meant to do yesterday but saved it for today and it is about the Project For Awesome 2010. I have taken part in the Project For Awesome for the last 4 years and I have always supported the charity "National Autistic Society" which is very close to my heart

Here is my video



I really like the ending to the video with Ruby. What a dog.

I also found out that the National Autistic Society did a video for the Project For Awesome which is fantastic.

Here is theirs



Which I am so happy about

I also did an audioboo talking about the Project For Awesome.



I think this is fantastic, the Project For Awesome and hope it comes back for a fifth year. About to get some rest, so then I can watch the Live show at Midnight my time.

Take care and as John Green would say "Best Wishes"

Barry

Going ons, update and taking part in Project For Awesome 2010

Hey guys

Here is another entry from me using Audioboo and Twitvid.



Here is the post I recieved this morning (Bit random)



Thats all for now

Barry

Doctor Who Advent Calendar - Let Down so far

Hey everyone

I am going to do two entries today and the first one is about an Advent Calendar I got last month and feel it is a let down so far.

Oh yeah the quality is different because I used Twitvid.



Have a great one until later on

Barry

Audioboo talking Tuition Fees and Doctor Who Books that is amazing + A Christmas Collab I took part in

Hey Everyone

Here is an audioboo talking about my views on Tuition Fees in brief and a Doctor Who book that I really like and glad to get while I was in Brighton



Also before I go I took part in a Christmas collab and its for Gibbo's All I Want For Christmas which I liked taking part last year and was asked to do it again



Thats all for now

Barry

Donkey Kong Country Returns Review (Nintendo Wii)

Hey everyone

Here it is my review of Donkey Kong Country Returns for the Nintendo Wii.



I love this game a lot.

The graphics and gameplay are brilliant but it is really hard to play.

It is a brilliant challenge that makes you come back for more

5/5 overall.

The music in the titles is "Enter The Party" from Incomptech.com which is a royalty free site.

This is my entry for today and enjoy

Barry

GetFeaturedGlobal and I could have been Dead 5 years ago

Hey guys

Todsy's entry is basically just a video talking about GetFeaturedGlobal and something I talked about on audioboo a while ago.

Here's the video where I explain the mixture of news



Here's the original audioboo I did a while ago



In other news I am starting to work on my review of Donkey Kong Country Returns and it is going well. I got the footage of me playing the game and Im happy to keep going with it. It will be up either Wednesday or Thursday.

Take it easy guys

Speak soon

Barry

5th Of December Update (Audioboo) and Evening update

Hey Everyone

Here is my latest update on Audioboo



I will update this entry later on with the EDIT and the time just tell my day.

Barry

EDIT 8:15pm 5/12/2010

I had a long afternoon thinking about Monty Python and the Lumberjack song, I had talked about this song in my blog in the past but I totally love this song.

I have been watching District 9 and it is one of those films that is so good on Blu-Ray, glad I got it on there.