#5.Truck Crash. This scene from the Matrix Reloaded takes place on a semi truck, while driving down the freeway, at speeds probably close to 70 mph...which is why it's so awesome! Morpheus takes on an Agent in order to protect "the Key Maker" in a kung fu fight that could only happen while in the Matrix. Check it out here.or watch it below.
#4. "I know Kung Fu" was a quote I repeated many times in the halls of my high school, as my friends would attach me kung fu style while I was trying to get to class. This scene is when we first really realize how cool it would be to be able to get plugged in and learn things with the press of a button. Neo's first fight is in a sparring program that was created for kung fu training, Morpheus takes Neo to school. Check it outhere, or watch it below.
#3. The Burly Brawl. There's only one reason why this scene didn't get first or second place in my mind, and that is because as soon as it switches from live action to CGI, it's very noticeable to me, it looks like a cartoon. I almost didn't even put this scene in my top 5, but because of the awesome live action stuff, it made it. This scene has more kung fu moves in it than the entire first Matrix had, and one of the most known kung fu scenes in entertainment history.
#2. The Chateaux scene, Neo vs the Draculas. Easily one of my top 5, the choreography is simply amazing, combined with the sound effects and sweet round house kicks makes this scene absolutely mind bottling. Check ithere, or watch it below.
#1. My favorite kung fu scene from the matrix, when Neo begins to believe, he finally figures out he has what it takes to be the One, and faces Agent Smith. This scene may not be the most flashy kung fu scene in the trilogy, but it the source of many karate chops to the throat in high school, and the beginning of one of the greatest Trilogy's created. Check it outhere or watch it below.
I don't remember lots of details from games I have played over the past years.
There are lots of names, situations and story lines that have long since grown foggy in my mind.
There are however some moments that will forever be engrained in my memory.
Here is a list of 5 of those instances, in no particular order.
COD4 Modern Warfare - All Ghillied Up
This mission from the original Modern Warfare still holds up as the most memorable of any military FPS in my opinion. Every aspect of it pulled you in and kept your hands sweating profusely. With every shot I took, I felt both powerful and terrified. Every time I held my breath on screen for the perfect shot, I think I was holding my breath in real life. Since the release of COD4 in 2007, I've gone back several times to relive this amazing mission.
Check out the video here.
Metal Gear Solid 1 - Psycho Mantis
I love the Metal Gear Solid franchise, but honestly when it comes to story lines and characters, there isn't a whole lot that sticks with me. The exception was this segment from Metal Gear Solid, which pitted you up against Psycho Mantis. After a demonstration of his "power" in which he would tell what games you've been playing by reading your memory card, the screen went black, which was terrifying. You then had to switch your controller from port 1, to port 2, in order to avoid having your actions read by psycho mantis. To this day I haven't come across a game that messed with my brain the way this segment did.
Check out the clip here.
Resident Evil 4 - The Village
I can't quite put my finger on why exactly this moment was so exhilarating. The rest of the game is filled with amazing, action packed, tension filled moments (the boat sequence is another favorite), however this opening level was the cherry on top of the deliciousness that is Resident Evil 4. While making your way down a dirt path, still getting used to the total revamp of controls and look of the game, you are plunged head first into utter chaos as an entire town of crazies attempt to send you off in style.
For a taste of the crazy, check out the video here.
Red Dead Redemption - Riding into Mexico
This is a very different moment from the rest of those on this list. After spending some quality time in the world of Red Dead Redemption the story brings you over the border into Mexico. The mood that was set on this ride impacted me instantly. The beauty of the landscape, the adventure of a whole new land to explore, and the awesome music "Far Away" by Jose Gonzalez, made you feel like you were experiencing something totally fresh and engaged you on a different level than most games do.
Check out the video here.
Condemned - The Mannequins
This entire game, from start to finish was tense and terrifying. It would take me 5 minutes just to get up the courage to open the next door, not knowing what was waiting for me on the other side. But the one sequence that was simply too much for me to take was the one including the mannequins in an abandoned department store. Simply put, I had to stop playing for the night, and resume playing in daylight. To this day my friends can mention "mannequins" and I immediately think of this.
For better or worse, watch a portion of it here.
What are some of your favorite gaming memories?
Happy Holidays
-Fenster
Hey everyone.
Today we have for your viewing pleasure, a video that we made a few years back called,
"Foot in Mouth". It explores the dangers of the tongue, with snazzy Halo 3 game footage!
Check out the video here, or at the end of this post.
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18:21
The Losers is a great flick if you want some action, laughter and...angry romance? Christ Evans stars as the character “Jensen” and in this scenes he's using his “telekinetic powers” to get out of the building.
The US Marines get things done. Here's a scene from “Generation Kill” basically showing how to take care of business, nothing flashy, just getting the job done. WARNING, it's bloody, and some bad language.
The Hurt Locker, easily my favorite movie about the Iraq war, it's not political, it's just an incredibly suspenseful movie, and I loved every moment of it!
Enemy at the Gates, in this scene Vassili Zaitsev, (played by Jude Law) a real life Soviet sniper who has approximately 400 confirmed kills during WWII, and 149 kills during the battle of Stalingrad alone.
Now days, Vin Deisel would have taken that bullet to the chest, jumped in his muscle car, drove it off a cliff, parachute out of it into the church tower, and break the neck of the sniper...but this is 1944. Saving Private Ryan, could have had a different title, but the movie is amazing. This is my favorite sniper scene of all time.
Well it is that time of year once again. Where the majority of us wait until the last waning moments of December 24th, and rush through the now barren isles of our local stores, only to leave with a gift card for our loved one. This year why not take the Wampa by the horns and get that perfect gift for the geek/gamer in your life with more than 24 hours to spare!
The Easy Fix
The first item on the list almost seems like cheating. If the individual you are shopping for loves video games and doesn't own this game yet, this is almost a given. Boasting improvements to gameplay all across the board and quests that will keep you busy far past the end of winter, for $60 you simply cannot find a bigger bang for your buck. I've sunk about 15 hours into this game, and already it is my vote for Game of the Year. www.elderscrolls.com/skyrim
Old Faithful
If your looking to buy for someone who loves adventure, but isn't up for the darker tone of the M rated Skyrim, the perfect fit is The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword. Exploration, swordplay and much more await in this amazing addition to the Legend of Zelda games. To experience the awesomeness that is Skyward Sword, you will need Wii Motion Plus, if you or the one you are buying for doesn't have Wii Motion Plus, have no fear!
Grab this bundle pack and you get a brand spankin new copy of the game along with the awesome gold wii mote with built in motion plus. You also get a music cd packed full of Zelda tunes from the Zelda 25th anniversary concert.
I started using Turtle Beach gaming headsets over two years ago, and I would highly recommend them to anyone. They are available for practically every console and for PC, and come in a variety of price ranges and functionality. The headsets brings out sounds in game that you have never heard before in amazing clarity. If your gamer is playing a FPS online, they will be able to rack up their K/D ratio in no time with the help of these headsets. It really helps you pin point where the bullets are flying from and which corner the opponent just ran around. Another huge plus to the headset is the fact that you don't have to involve the entire house in every game you play. You have amazing audio quality wrapped around your ears, while the rest of the world can go on in peace.
A great live action video called "The Vet & the nOOb" for Modern Warfare 3 hit the web on Saturday.
It features big name stars Jonah Hill, Sam Worthington, and Dwight Howard.
