Review of "Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)" - The Films of Paul W.S. Anderson Part 8

Finally completed this series. It's been hell of a ride but I hope you all enjoyed it. As an added bonus there's a mini review of "The Three Musketeers" at the end.

Review of "Death Race (2008)" - The Films of Paul W.S. Anderson Part 7

Almost Done!

Review of "AVP: Alien versus Predator (2004)" - The Films of Paul W.S. Anderson Part 6

Weinerhead versus Rasta-Crabface!

Awesome!

Review of "Resident Evil (2002)" - The Films of Paul W.S. Anderson Part 5

You can tell that I've looked forward to finally spilling my guts on this film.

Three movies left to go.

Review of "Soldier (1998)" - The Films of Paul W.S. Anderson Part 4

This episode was recorded with my new headset-mic so the audio quality isn't quite so good. I think I'll go back to using the old microphone for the next video.

Review of "Event Horizon (1997)" - The Films of Paul W.S. Anderson Part 3

Note: The music used during the intro is the main theme from Resident Evil (2002). I was hard-pushed to find music for the review so I had to borrow that one from a different movie. The rest of the music is from the movie.

Review of "Mortal Kombat (1995)" - The Films of Paul W.S. Anderson Part 2

Managed to crunch this out earlier than expected. Still one of my favorite Video-Game films.

Hope you enjoy it! Expect the new Disney Movies Top-10 later next week.

Power Rangers Kat (Catherine Sutherland) where is she now?

Re edited

History of Video-Games part 10: The History of Computer Gaming

Final episode of the History of Video-Games

History of Video-Games part 9: The Current Generation

Finally a talk about the current console generation and the up-coming tenth part of the series.

History of Video-Games part 8: PlayStation 2 and Other Stuff

History of Video-Games part 7: Fifth Console Generation episode II/II

Finishing up on the Fifth Console Generation or the PlayStation Era.

History of Video-Games part 6: Fifth Console Generation Episode I/II

Today we'll talk about the Philips CD-i, Atari Jaguar and 3DO.

History of Video-Games part 5: The 16-bit Console War

Looking at the most famous console war in history.

History of Video-Games part 4: The Nintendo Era

Finishing up with the 8-bit era.

History of Video-Games part 3: The Rise and Fall of Atari

Sorry, a few spelling errors slipped into the video. I only noticed after I was already adding background music and things.

History of Video-Games part 2: The Beginning and the First Generation of Video-Games

Now we're really getting started. In this video I'll discuss the earliest known Video-Games and the Pong Era which spanned most of the 1970s.

History of Video-Games part 1: Introduction

Co-op List - Top 5 best power rangers theme songs

Our top 5 worst theme songs

This is the first of a two co op lists done with partner channel PhoenixEntertain  Check out his channel for the top 5 worst list

Yay for updates

After a full weekend of endless labor the website is now fully re designed and loaded with new contented. Feel free to join our forums and check out work from our new contributers. Enjoy

Review of "Shopping (1994)" - The Films of Paul W.S. Anderson

Part 1



A new review series of Paul W.S. Anderson's filmography from 1994 to 2009.

Part 2



Managed to crunch this out earlier than expected. Still one of my favorite Video-Game films.

Hope you enjoy it! Expect the new Disney Movies Top-10 later next week.

Part 3



Note: The music used during the intro is the main theme from Resident Evil (2002). I was hard-pushed to find music for the review so I had to borrow that one from a different movie. The rest of the music is from the movie.

Part 4



This episode was recorded with my new headset-mic so the audio quality isn't quite so good. I think I'll go back to using the old microphone for the next video.

Part 5



You can tell that I've looked forward to finally spilling my guts on this film.

Three movies left to go.

Part 6



Weinerhead versus Rasta-Crabface!

Part 7



Almost Done!

Part 8



Finally completed this series. It's been hell of a ride but I hope you all enjoyed it. As an added bonus there's a mini review of "The Three Musketeers" at the end.

Commodore Sixty-Four'd

Trying out some Commodore 64 games to determine if C-64 is at all fun to play games on.

TheHande playing some Sucky Games

Here's me playing three sucky games with live commentary

"In Search of the King" fan commentary (audio only)

To sync with video, start the commentary first.

"Nightmare on Mother Brain's Street" fan commentary (audio only)

Another Captain N commentary. To sync with the video, start the audio about a second before the video.

"Mega Trouble for Megaland" fan commentary (Audio only)

Another Captain N fan commentary

"Kevin in Videoland" fan commentary (audio only)

To sync the commentary with the video, start the commentary first.

Commentary on "Aquatoon X"

Here's me talking about the latest teaser cartoon we did together with Ken "Aqualung" Blakey.

To see the cartoon go here: 

Trying to beat Street Fighter 1

Part 1

Raw off the web-cam.

Part 2

Happy Twothousand-elebenty

First video of the new year. Don't worry, they'll get better

Zeldastic! (a review of all 13 episodes of The Legend of Zelda)

Something special for the occasion.

And yes, I got that DVD box as a birthday present last week. =)

My idea for "A Goofy Movie 3"

Here's a video I've been thinking about doing for a while. I hope you find it entertaining...

The Bruce Dickinson Solo Albums over-view and review

Reviewing all six Bruce Dickinson solo albums.

Do you got SCUMM?

Massive timeline. Watch on full screen if you find some of the pictures a little hard to see.

Go see it in full here: 

TheHande reviews Hugo Montenegro's Music from The Dollars Trilogy

One more review, this time on music

TheHande reviews The Dollars Trilogy

Part 1 A Fistful of Dollars



Spaghetti-Westerns for the masses.

Part 2 For a Few Dollars More



Part 3 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

A Review of "Four More Films You've Never Heard Of"

Continuing from the Four Films You've Never Heard Of.

Looking at three fighter jet films and one really, really crappy action movie.

Harry Potter Film Series Review

Part 1: The Films



This is the first part of my Harry Potter film series review. I've tried to keep this video as spoiler free as possible, but if you haven't seen even the first film I recommend checking it out before watching the video.

This version includes music, but if there is a copyright problem the video will be reuploaded without it.

Part 2: The Characters



part 3: Miscellaneous and Fun Stuff



Finally some random highlights from the Harry Potter films. Warning: This one contains some hefty spoilers from The Chamber of Secrets and especially Prisoner of Azkaban.

"Four Films You've Never Heard Of" Wrap-up: Cyborg 3

Finishing off with the final review

Reviews of "Four Films You've Never Heard Of"

The Resident Evil Movie Series - Overview and Review

Three reviews of the first three Resident Evil films. Did this unscripted and was rather surprised it didn't turn out longer. Much of the footage from the first film was shot with my crappy web-cam and the rest with a digital camera (also reshot some of the footage from the first film with it). It's not perfect but it is a labour of love.

The fourth movie is coming out tomorrow so expect a review of that soon as well. The Resident Evil films are written and produced by Paul W.S. Anderson who also directed the first and fourth films and is also known for directing the Mortal Kombat movie from 1995.

Resident Evil: Apocalypse was directed by Alexander Witt due to Anderson working on "AVP: Alien Vs. Predator" at the time. Extinction was directed by Russel Mucahy of Highlander fame, probably since Anderson was overseeing the production of "Death Race" at the time.

Baccano! Series review

Here's a review of an excellent anime series I watched recently.

Part 1



Part 2

TheHande rants: Compact Discs

I know what you're thinking. Sounds like I scripted this for James "AVGN" Rolfe's You Know What's Bullshit?-show. =) I was perhaps a little inspired by it. This is just pointing stupid shit you find in CDs and venting about them, so please don't take anything in the video too seriously. I'm criticizing the distributors who make the CDs and not the artists themselves.

Talkin' 'bout Consoles

Here's some consoles of mine.

Talkin' 'bout Points Cards

Just a quick vid.

TheHande comments on MTV3's Top-10 of the Worst Formula One Scandals

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The Asterix Movies

Here I discuss the Asterix movies

Part 1



Part 2

Gexup's Written Reviews

#20 Gexup's 12 Days of Christmas - Top 1 Gexup's Wish

#19 Gexup's 12 Days of Christmas - Top 2 Years of My Life

#18 Gexup's 12 Days of Christmas - Top 3 of Gexup's Gaming Accomplishments

#17 Gexup's 12 Days of Christmas - Top 4 Boss Fights

#16 Gexup's 12 Days of Christmas - Top 5 Most Disappointing Last Gen Games

#15 Gexup's 12 Days of Christmas - Top 6 Last Gen Games

#14 Gexup's 12 Days of Christmas - Top 7 Best Games for Kids

#13 Gexup's 12 Days of Christmas - My 8 Favorite Video Game Companies

#12 Gexup's 12 Days of Christmas - Top 9 Arcade Machines That I So Desire

#11 Gexup's 12 Days of Christmas - My Top 10 Hottest Video Game Women

#10 Gexup's 12 Days of Christmas Special - My 11 Favorite Comic Book series

#9 Gexup's 12 Days of Christmas Special - My 12 Favorite Consoles

#8 Top 10 Sega Series

#7 The Sims review & Top 7 The Sims Expansion Packs

#6 Gexup's Favorite Pokémon on Every Type

#5 Top 10 Romances That Needed More

#4 Favorite Romances (Valentines Day Special)

#3 Why I love Pro Wrestling

#2 Megadeth Discography Review

#1 Doolittle," Pixies Review

Christmas 2009 Game Gifts

Here's the games for the Wii and Xbox 360 that I got this year.

"Doolittle," Pixies Review

The Pixies are a band from the 1980's that's responsible for being a precursor of the alternative rock boom in the 1990's. They changed the formula of making music for technique over context which is what almost every band & artist in the 1980's never seem to try, except for alternative and collage rock. Music back then 80's were heavily depended on context of what they are singing about while collage rock bands chose technique to have more opportunities of innovative songwriting and especially evolve music in general. Today we owe a lot to the Pixies for giving us music that took a step way ahead above almost every artist at the time and alternative music today isn't all that different compared to what the Pixies started. Pixies' debut album "Surfer Rosa" filled with experimentation with each and every song, but listen through that album entirely felt (at least to me) like the song list or order of the songs are missed placed. One moment in "Surfer Rosa," you have an uplifting song like "Bone Machine" & "Gigantic" but out of nowhere "Where is My Mind" was so good that it didn't feel like it was made by the same band, and then you got songs like "I’m Amazed" that was talking and no singing. I appreciate the variety of innovative songwriting with "Surfer Rosa," but the transition between songs was unbalanced like how the sad & depressing moments in Disney animated features just jump-shift to a happy scene without giving the audience to wash away their tears. I admit my complaints with "Surfer Rosa" is unfair since of course I'm reviewing the album after that album, but where I'm getting at is how the Pixies' following LP "Doolittle" felt like a humongous improvement over their "Surfer Rosa" with their songwriting, furthering their talents in alternative music innovations, and especially the order of songs making the transition between songs made "Doolittle" complete! The best way I can describe all these songs is that each of them are a great variety of tone, paste, genre, & a daring experimentation with each band member's instrument that keeps the album interesting all the way to the very end.

And how could you not be interested in this album when you start the album with the first song "Debaser?" It begins this volcanic eruption-like feeling that was the perfect start for any album. Honest to God, "Debaser" was a flawless song that was filled with pure enjoyment and excitement. Black Francis’s vocals just roar to the listeners screaming happiness and almost no care in the world but to be a debaser whatever that is. The lyrics of this song are a reference to Black Francis’s favorite surrealist film called Un Chien Andalou. According to Francis he said that film is their musical inspiration and I can see where they’ve got all of these insane ideas and turn them into a musical phenomenon. Each time Francise shouts “Un chien Andalusia” the listeners feel like raising their fists up in the air shouting “Chien!” And whenever Black Francis shouts “Debaser,” Kim Deal, as back-up vocals, sings gently “Debaser” right after Francis like a shadow mimicking the moving object. Hearing Kim’s voice was just plain orgasmic each time you hear it. This is the best way you an open such an awesome album.

Speaking of orgasmic, the following track “Tame” was just plain sexy. The lyrics of that song was like flirtatious words about dancing with a person who has good hips & moves and you’re in progress showing the best moves. It’s fast paste and starts out gentle with Francis loudly whispering, and then out of nowhere Francis started screaming “TAAAME!” like a freak. Hearing Francis screaming the title of the song was actually more powerful than hearing him shout “Debaser.” When the Pixies released “Tame” they have officially created the screamo subgenre and that in itself is an accomplishment. “Tame” so influential on alternative rock that throughout the 1990’s alternative rock followed what this song started with later bands like Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Weezer and almost everyone else added their screams to be almost like “Tame.” But what I absolutely find innovative about this song is that both Francis and Kim start heavy breathing during the song and its definitely part of the song which made their heavy breathing like singing after shouting “Tame.” Dude, I’m already listing why Doolittle is so awesome and I’m not even done with this review!

Next track is another masterpiece “Wave of Mutilation.” While “Debaser” and “Tame” were the screaming style of alternative rock, the Pixies never forgot how they started their music career; they went back in making surf rock. And the end result after listening to it was beauty. It started off with fast drum beat and guitar to lead off the song. Then during the verse, Black Francis automatically turns to the other side of the coin from aggressive to gentle and nice. With unforgettable lyrics such as "You think I'm dead, but I sail away on a Wave of Mutilation” and kept repeating the title of the song kept making you love this song more and more. The guitar riffs resembles a lot of the surf rock music from the 80’s but the Pixies gave “Wave of Mutilation” that epic feel from beginning to end which in itself created an everlasting appeal.

And now with the “I Bleed” now this is another accomplishment Pixies have made because just like “Tame” influenced the screamo subgenre, “I Bleed” is a major influence to the emo subgenre. I blame this song for creating this now called emo music genre which created the most embarrassing subculture of any decade and a loathsome music scene, but I can’t hate this song because it was such an amazing track. This part of the album starts to slow its paste from the thrashing of the first three tracks, but that however doesn’t mean it’s a slow down. The verse is brilliant with Black Francis saying the lyrics and Kim Deal singing the lyrics over Black; again like a shadow mimicking the moving object. The chorus is just Black saying I Bleed. The bridge is kind of cool, it sounds like it has 2 or 3 voices used in it. But most noticeable was the guitar screeching that sounds like a machine operating that I find very unique!

Then on the next track “Here Comes Your Man,” which is very similar to their other track “Gigantic” from “Surfer Rosa” because it’s a love song that resembles a lot of to a woman’s dream man. Both the lyrics of those two songs describes this man & situation they are singing about, but what made “Here Comes Your Man” a superior song is that the guitars riffs playing is totally surfer rock and whenever they sing the title of the song it has that beautiful feeling while singing along with it. This very song has that retro feel of 1960’s surf rock and that warm feeling while listening to its upbeat nature. Out of all the songs in Debaser, this one stick out my (and almost everyone else's) head because it's catchy, witty tune cannot be removed to anyone's memory.

The next song “Dead” is very similar to “I Bleed” but the lyrics were less constructive and much more confusing. But with weak lyrics the only thing this song has going for is the guitar riffs and it was just plain awesome. I say it was similar to “I Bleed” because the guitar riff sounds like machines operating. While the guitar feels like they’re jamming to your ear, later in bridge the tunes sound so catchy like a build-up to this tune. The poundy drums and a cool guitar riff is probably the only thing to care about “Dead.” That alone is a good thing because music can't be music without instrument.

And now here’s the big track, “Monkey Gone To Heaven.” This song actually describes the cover-art. The song’s main theme is about environmentalism with a genius use of biblical references and Hebrew mythology. The song mainly deals with man's destruction of the ocean and confusion of man's place in the universe. Things get flushed and decomposed and it's this big, dark, mysterious place. And when they sing “This Monkey’s Gone To Heaven” you just feel like putting your hands in the air and do the wave to honor that Monkey who’s in Heaven. This track includes references to numerology in the lyrics "If man is five/then the Devil is six/and God is seven" which is actually the best part of the song. The song's numerology is alluded to on the single's cover, which features figures of five, six and seven, and also a monkey with a halo. We shall honor thy monkey who was tied in man’s destruction and hope he found a place in heaven.

Now this is where the album starts to slow down with “Mr. Grieves,” because it is unfortunately the weakest song on the album. It has a cool guitar riff that resembles a lot of Hispanic music but I didn’t get this song nor would I find it appealing, but just one bad song doesn’t defeat the strength that this album holds because the following track “Crackity Jack” Which is another smash hit surf rock song. It has that fast paste similar to “Wipeout.” This would be the perfect song to fit in a jet ski race around the ocean. This song was described to a crazed roommate and was inspired by Francis' stay in an apartment block with a "weirdo, psycho, gay roommate" in Puerto Rico as a student. Based on how fun and fast pasted this song is I wish to have a roommate like Francis’s. Crackity Jones" is the fastest and shortest song on “Doolittle” and I think the album needs a song like this if Pixies wants to offer variety.

And now comes one of the loveliest long in alternative rock and that is “La La Love You.” Black Francis start singing like Elvis Presley saying don’t be mean baby, la la love you. It starts out crazy with a fast drum beat and then starts to slow a little with the surf rock guitar riffs and all the weird whistling & experimental sound added to create the tone of the song. It flows like a ocean wave reaching gently to the beach and like all the best songs in this album, whenever they sing the title of the song, it’s keeps listeners happy.

Unfortunately, this is where the album starts to go downhill with songs like “No. 13 Baby,” “There Goes My Gun,” “Hey,” and “Silver” that slowed Doolittle’s excitement to a bore-fest. This could have break Doolittle as the as the 1st Half was only good, until the ending song “Gouge Away,” that was almost the perfect end song for any alternative rock album. This track single handedly make up for the 2nd half of the album. After listening to Silver, I really need something to pick me up. Thank God for Gouge Away! This song starts off with drums and bass and Black saying the legendary line, "Gouge away, you can gouge away, stay all day, if you want to…" The Chorus part is classic. This was a supurb ending to a classic album.

Now this was a really great album with drawback with 5 tracks that dragged the album. But regardless, Doolittle offered so much variety that it almost felt like a greatest hits compilation album. There are so many influences of surfer rock, Hispanic music, rock and roll, but was all elevated with that alternative feel. The Pixies were definitely ahead of it’s time and was claimed as one of the most influential bands of all time. In all of indie/alternative, there may be no single album more borrowed from, adapted, or flat-out ripped-off than The Pixies' “Doolittle” and for good reason, the album is almost senselessly varied; mood-altering hooks, poetically insane lyrics, larynx demolishing screams and surreal croons, surf, thrash, pop, slow burns and races to the finish line, the album offered some of the most hardcore riffs. Many of these songs have created a lasting appeal for a listener like me and it’s hard not to follow this album’s influence because this was a huge step for music and it’s responsible for the music we have to day. I’m not saying that to make the Pixies look good, back in the late 1980’s we were over-saturated with that 80’s ugly fashion inspired by the pop, glam rock, soft rock and hair-band heavy metal. Imagine if Nirvana wasn’t inspired by the Pixies or if the 90’s didn’t have Nirvana to change the music industry, I can imagine people have fashion that was much worse that what we all seen in that decade and it’s thanks to “Doolittle” I can’t praise this album more. After Doolittle was released the Pixies made two more albums “Bossanova” (1990) and “Trompe le Monde” (1991) that was as well classic albums, but I still pick Doolittle as their best work. Afterwards, the band broke up in 1993 and did not reunite till 11 years later. Since then they haven’t made anything new, but it should stay that way so that their reputation should not be affected with one disappointing comeback album. Ever since I’ve listened to Doolittle all the songs that I like, I can’t get it out of my head because they are so damn catchy. Two decades since this album was released people still regard Doolittle as the best album of all time and its still continues to influence bands today. I think I’ve did my best in describing how I felt with each part of the album and I highly recommend “Doolittle” to anyone who loves any kind of rock music. --- written by Gexup

My Score For “Doolittle” by the Pixies is…

Track Highlights

- Debaser

- Wave of Mutilation

- Here Comes Your Man

- Monkey Gone To Heaven

- La La Love You

Similar Album Recommendations


- “Bossanova,” Pixies


- “Nevermind,” Nirvana

- “Thank You, Happy Birthday,” Cage the Elephant






Stay tuned for my next written review…





See you next time!


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TheHande rant: Cover Songs

Okay, here's something that's been pissing me off lately. People complaining about DJ Yahel's excellent version of Iron Maiden's "Fear of the Dark", whereas pretty much every other band's cover that I've heard suck balls.

Little bit of profanity in this one.

Here's the Yahel version: 

Here's Graveworm's version: 

And since I mentioned it, here's CoB's version of Aces High: 

TheHande rants about Kare Kano

Here's a rant on an anime series I saw recently called Kare Kano - His and Her Circumstances.

Remember it's only a rant so I'm letting out steam and being very angry. Don't take it too personally if you happen to like this series.

TheHande WebCam Show - BB News Coverage

Here's a repost of TheHande WebCam Show from late 2007.

TheHande WebCam Show - Mortal Kombat: Armageddon Review

Here's a repost of TheHande WebCam Show from 2007.

TheHande rant (from 2007) - Mortal Kombat: Annihilation

Here's me ranting about the terrible Mortal Kombat movie sequel from 1997.

This was obviously made before I got my web-cam. I also didn't read this out and the original rant ran about 20 minutes which was then trimmed down to what you see here.

TheHande's Top-10 Anime Series

The remake of my old Top-10 Anime Series list. Hope you all enjoy

TheHande's Top-10 Disney Films

One thing I've been asked a lot and unfortunately I didn't mention it in the video, will the Top-10 Disney Movies list ever inlcude 3D films? The answer is no. Whenever I think of Disney I think of their traditionally animated works.

HOWEVER, if people want me to do a 3D animated films Top-10, you may request for it in the comments, but please understand that the Films of Paul W.S. Anderson review series is currently my main priority.

My Top-10 Themes from Mega Man X3

Struggling over the decision for making a new musical Top-10 for the Mega Man X franchise, I finally said f*ck it and decided just to devote an entire list to MMX3, which has my favorite soundtrack of the SNES Mega Man X games.

If people like this I may post one for Mega Man X1 as well. =D

My Top-10 Themes from Mega Man X

Since I made the Mega Man X3 list, it was obvious I had to make one for the firts game in the X-series as well. While the X3 soundtrack is my favorite from a stylistic point of view, the MMX soundtrack has the best quality over-all and I really struggled to come up with what would be my absolute favorite ten themes from the game.

In addition, as you all know, I'm the type of guy who doesn't go for the obvious which is why you're seeing the Stage Select and Title Screen themes on the list as well.

As always these MIDIs are from www.vgmusic.com

He-Man Top-5 Double Feature (Skeletor & Monsters)

My Top-5 Skeletor Moments and Monsters from He-Man

My Bottom-5 Most Annoying He-Man characters

Doing a bottom-5 on camera. Yay!

Or boo?

Jim Carrey Top-5 Double Feature

My favorite serious and comical Jim Carrie films.

Bottom-10 Worst & Lamest Folktales and Myths

Part 1



Part 2

My Top-10 Fantasy Films

A new Top-10 for you all!

More videos and stuff coming in the near future.

My Top-10 Tunes from Street Fighter 2

This is a response to GexUp's Killer Instinct Top-10.

The awesome music of Street Fighter 2. Some screenshots from the live action movie thrown in just for shits-n-giggles.

My Top-10 Video Game Films

Please people, watch all three parts.

Part 1



Part 2



Part 3



I'd also recognise a few really good or entertaining movies which weren't mentioned in the video-proper: Doom, Sonic the Movie (deffo for old school Sonic fans), Wing Commander and if you watch it for the Lolz, also Super Mario Bros.

My Top-10 Iron Maiden albums

One last Top-10 for 2010.

My Top & Bottom 5 - Video Game Genres

Here I list what are my favorite and least favorite video-game genres.

My Top-10 Mega Man (classic series) tunes

Here's my Top-10 Mega Man themes from the classic series (1-9). I had a Mega Man X list as well, but couldn't find the video file which may imply I've deleted it by accident. This means I might have to redo it.

Bottom-5 Least Favorite Types of Videos on YouTube

My first Bottom-5 where I'm all crazy waving my hands and shit.

Hope you enjoy this

My Top-5 Monkey Island Games

A new top-5. Okay, so I caved into the feedback and decided to have some screenshots and music as well. =P =)

At the end a few words about the special editions.

TheHande comments on MTV3's Top-10 of the Worst Formula One Scandals

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My Top 5 International Disney Themes

Not my best list, there's a follow-up video that was on my original channel with more Disney themes. I'll be reuploading it with some new edits soon. In the meanwhile check out my "Foreign Disney" on my playlist to hear more interesting International Disney Themes

TheHande's Top-10 Animated Movies

My favorite animated movies, excluding Disney since I already made a Disney Top-10. I recommend checking that one out if you wish to know what my favorites were.

Hope everyone enjoys this list...

TheHande's Bottom-10 Worst Video Game Movies

I did the Top-10, now it's time for the Bottom-10.

For the top-10 go to: here

For the Mortal Kombat Annihilation rant video go here

My Top-6 Star Wars films

A new version of the list. Much better than the old one I should say. It's shorter and now has background music.

My Top 5 Musical Movies

A new Top-5 by special request. =)

My Top-5 Scary Games

A day late but who cares

My Top-10 Tunes from the Donkey Kong Country Trilogy

All the midis featured here are dowloadable from www.vgmusic.com !

Game Music at its finest. Most of these are obviously from DKC2. The list was hard to make and I had to drop several of my favorites off as well.

Update: Woo-hoo!! Donkey Kong Country Returns by Retro-Studios is coming later this year. DKC fans rejoice!! =D

My Top-10 Comic Book Films

Here's the list round-up because it wouldn't fit in the video.

Thanks to everyone who watches these lists and leaves interesting comments on them...

01. Hulk
02. X-Men
03. Spider-Man 3
04. Batman Forever (but could practically have been any Bat-Film)
05. + 06. The Fantastic Four Movies
07. Wonder Woman
08. Watchmen
09. Iron Man
10. DareDevil

TheHande's Top-10 Cartoon Theme Songs

Not a definitive list by any means. Check out my channel's "Cartoon Intros & Outros" playlist for more and for Disney lovers, check out the "Foreign Disney"-playlist.

My Top-5/Bottom-5 Jackie Chan movies

Jackie Chan Movies continued



The best and the worst. A follow-up video covering a bunch of films that didn't make either list is coming tomorrow.

My Top-10 Nintendo 64 Games

My favorite video-game system and my favorite games for it.

Please keep in mind that this is just my list of personal favorites and that yours might look different.

As a side note, I think it's annoying how few N64 games have been released on the Virtual Console. A number of games on this list are among some that I'd love to see on VC and in addition, Chameleon Twist, PilotWings 64, Mace: The Dark Age as well as the abundance of Midway titles that were available for the system. That's a notable catalog already and I think worth exploring since Nintendo and Rare aren't so buddy-buddy anymore.

And in case anyone's wondering I have downloaded Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie from Xbox Live and am trying to beat them. Just feels weird playing an N64 game on the Xbox (though the controller is surprisingly fit for these games).

My Top-10 Adventure Games (Version 2)

Here's the new version of the Top-10. Cool Links for Ya'll!

My old Top-10:

Download "Beneath a Steel Sky" and ScummVM from here:

My Top-5 Monkey Island games:

Original Broken Sword trailer:

Grim Fandango trailer:

Gabriel Knight 3 trailer:

Top-10 Best Finnish Films

The Fourth video in this week's Video Update Week.

Decided to show you the ten best films from my home-country. My web-cam was being a bitch at times so sorry if some of the clips look really bad. The black and white movies actually came offf really good for some reason.

The List (English names listed as they exist and when they're not just my own translations):

1. Tuntematon Sotilas (Unknown Soldier)
2. Star Wreck in the Pirkinning
3. Jade Soturi (Jade Warrior)
4. Kummeli - Kultakuume
5. Rölli - hirmuisia kertomuksia (Amazing Tales)
6. Näköradiomiehen ihmeelliset Siekailut
7. Joulupukki ja Noitarumpu (Santa Claus and the Witch's drum)
8. Pähkähullu Suomi
9. Pekka ja Pätkä Suezilla.
10. Ruokala Lokki

My Top 10 Science Fiction Films

My favorite genre of film so it was hard to put together a Top-10.

There are plenty more movies that could have potentially made the list. I may make a video about some of them later on.

My Top 10 Studio Ghibli & Hayao Miyazaki films

Here's my 10 favorite movies from Miyazaki and Ghibli.

My Top-10 Adventure Games (OLD)

My favorites in this almost dead genre of games that's still seems to be making a come back.

Top-10 Funniest Lines from Monkey Island

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The History of Spriting

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A podcast sort of video where me and my old friends, AdamsWii and SpikeHegdelion8 discuss about a genre of videos we were famous for before we went to do reviews. We talked for over 2 hours so it's really long. lol AdamsWii's channel:  SpikeHedgelion8's channel: 

ZookStar1000

Zookstar1000 Top 5's, 10's, 15's, etc


VGS/VGC Perspectives


Zookstar1000 Video Game Reviews


Video Game Battles


ZookStar1000 Movie Reviews


Zookstar1000 Commentaries 

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Written Reviews

Zookstar1000 Top 5's, 10's, 15's, etc

My top 5's, 10's or 15's lists of video games.

#10 My Top 10 Animated Influences 2

#9  My Top 10 Arcade Games

#8 Top 10 Funniest Moments in Ratchet and Clank 3 (remake)

#7 Top 10 Platformer Sidekicks

#6 My Top 10 Favourite Movie Based Games

#5 My Top 15 3D Platformers

#4 My Top 5 Video Games I Use To Hate And Now I Don't

#3 My Top 5 Video Games That I Use To Love And Now I Don't

#2 Top 10 Funniest Moments in Ratchet and Clank 3

#1 Top 10 3D Platformer Villains

Top 10 Funniest Moments in Ratchet and Clank 3 (remake)

Well whaddya know? I uploaded this on the same day as the original. Oh, irony, how you torment me.

Link to the original video 

The footage used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

Top 10 Platformer Sidekicks

If you recall my Top 10 Platformer Villains from last year, then this is now my Top 10 Platformer Sidekicks. The video explains itself. Also, apologies for the lack of videos this month. College, family, friends, you know the life. But here's what you guys get for being patient.

The footage used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

My Top 10 Favourite Movie Based Games

I know I haven't made a video in awhile, but I've been focusing more on stuff for deviantart, and I have a life, so I've been doing stuff in rl aswell. But here's my Top 10 Favourite Games based on Movies.

All the footage used in this was enitrely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

My Top 15 3D Platformers

I've come this far to finally confirm my Top 15 3D Platformers! This is to celebrate my graduation so hope you guys enjoy this special video I have. And since most of you said my voice in my PS2 collection video was better, I got a better mic with that voice.

The footage and music used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

My Top 5 Video Games I Use To Hate And Now I Don't

The sequel to my Top 5 Video Games I Use to love and now I don't. This is one though is a little less detailed but hey, hope you can still enjoy what you have been waiting for.

The footage used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

My Top 5 Video Games That I Use To Love And Now I Don't

Here's my new Top 5 on videos games that didn't age well for me, hence the title of this video. Remember, opinions are NOT facts. If you like or love any game on this list, thats fine by me. Just please don't act like a child on the internet if you can't handle someone else having different thoughts.

The footage used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

Top 10 Funniest Moments in Ratchet and Clank 3

After a week of deciding, the comedic moments from R&C 3/Up Your Arsenal has given me the idea for a Top 10 list. So this is made to keep you guys occupied from boredom. Plus, I wanted to make my voice high pitched during the number moments to build up the humour. LOL

You know the drill. If you disagree with my list, thats perfectly fine. But don't take it up the wall (in other words, don't bitch) because this is entirely my opinion. Thank you.

Top 10 3D Platformer Villains

PART 1



Part 2



Got this part done so far. Still need to get footage for part 2 so it may come late.

Note: The footage used in this review was borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

VGS/VGC Perspectives

My retrospective series where I talk about a video game franchise or video game developer and talk about each of their games in chronological order and some facts about them less
aswell.

#10 VGS/VGC Perspectives - Grand Theft Auto (remake)

#9 VGS/VGC Perspectives - Traveller's Tales Part 4

#8 VGS/VGC Perspectives - Traveller's Tales Part 3

#7 VGS/VGC Perspectives - Traveller's Tales Part 2

#6 VGS/VGC Perspectives - Traveller's Tales Part 1

#5 VGS/VGC Perspectives - Sonic the Hedgehog Main Series - Modern Era

#4 VGS/VGC Perspectives - Sonic the Hedgehog Main Series - Dreamcast/Gamecube Era

#3 VGS/VGC Perspectives - Sonic the Hedgehog Main Series - Mega Drive/Genesis Era

#2 VGS/VGC Perspectives - Jak and Daxter series

#1 Video Game Series/Video Game Company Perspectives - Grand Theft Auto Series

VGS/VGC Perspectives - Traveller's Tales Part 3

Here is part 3. It's a little shorter than before cause I'm trying to get this done as soon as possible.

Games I talk about in this part:

Muppet RaceMania (1999)
Crash Bandicoot; The Wrath of Cortex (2001)
Finding Nemo (2003)
Crash Twinsanity (2004)

The footage used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

VGS/VGC Perspectives - Traveller's Tales Part 2

Part 2. Not sure when part 3 will come but it will probably be in November.

In this part I discuss about:

Sonic R (1997)
Rascal (1998)
A Bug's Life (1998)
Toy Story 2 (1999)

The footage use in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

VGS/VGC Perspectives - Traveller's Tales Part 1

My first retrospective on a video game company. However, I might not work on this one as much as other ones cause I have college and stuff. I'm also planning other videos to do, especially one for Halloween. But for now, here's something for you guys to watch in the meantime.

Games I talk about:

Puggsy (1993)
Mickey Mania (1994)
Toy Story (1995)
Sonic 3D (1996)

The footage used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

VGS/VGC Perspectives - Sonic the Hedgehog Main Series - Modern Era

The final part of my retrospective on the main Sonic the Hedgehog series.

Games I talk about in this video:
Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)
Sonic Unleashed (2008)
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1 (2010)
Sonic Colors (2010)
The conclusion

The footage used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

VGS/VGC Perspectives - Sonic the Hedgehog Main Series - Dreamcast/Gamecube Era

Part 2 of my retrospective of the Main Sonic series. This one is on the Dreamcast games and then the ones made on the Gamecube, PS2 and Xbox.

Games I discuss about in this video:

Sonic Adventure (1999)
Sonic Adventure 2 (2001)
Sonic Heroes (2004)
Shadow the Hedgehog (2005)

The footage used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

VGS/VGC Perspectives - Sonic the Hedgehog Main Series - Mega Drive/Genesis Era

Since alot of people seem to be doing a countdown thing for Sonic Generations, I thought I do the same thing with my retrospective on the main series. So to keep you guys waiting, here's part 1 of my retrospective with the Genesis games.
Note: I'm not giving my scores for this retrospective cause I don't want any Sonicfags getting my ass for not giving the scores they expect

Games I review in this video:
Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992)
Sonic CD (1993)
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (1994)
Sonic and Knuckles (1994)

The footage used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

VGS/VGC Perspectives - Jak and Daxter series

The History of Spriting link: 
So anyway, to celebrate the franchise's 10th annivearsery, I thought I tribute it by reviewing all of the games in the series.

The footage used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

Video Game Series/Video Game Company Perspectives - Grand Theft Auto Series

Episode 1 of my new series. Video Game Series/Video Game Company Perspectives The first episode is on the Grand Theft Auto series. Enjoy! The footage used in this video is entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

Zookstar1000 Video Game Reviews

Here's a library of video game reviews I've made.

# 13 Sonic Generations Review

# 12 Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One Review

# 11 Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone Video Game Review (2001)

#10 Disney's Tarzan Video Game Review (1999)

# 9 Ape Escape Trilogy Review (1999, 2003, 2006)

# 8 Ratchet and Clank 2: Going Commando Review (2003)

# 7 Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy Review (2001)

# 6 Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves Review (2005)

# 5 Whiplash Review (2003)

# 4 Crash Bandicoot Review (1996)

# 3 Spyro Year of the Dragon Review (2000)

# 2 Spyro 2 Gateway to Glimmer Review (1999)

# 1 Spyro the Dragon Review (1998)

Sonic Generations Review

Here's the review I'm sure alot of you were expecting me to do since well, almost everybody on the internet has reviewed it too. Besides, after doing a retrospective of the main series, it's fitting to review this one next.

The footage used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone Video Game Review (2001)

Sorry it's taken this long to make this review. Been doing stuff for deviantart nowadays. So hope you all enjoy what I have for now.

The footage used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One Review

First review of December. I'm going to start reviewing some of the platformers of 2011 that I've played before I do anything else. So here's the first review of Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One.

The footage used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

Disney's Tarzan Video Game Review (1999)

My first review on a movie based game. And my shortest yet, AGAIN! Man, many video games I've played really have not much detail about them do they? lol Oh well, at least enjoy the review for what it is.

The footage was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

Ape Escape Trilogy Review (1999, 2003, 2006)

Yup folks. My first trilogy review. Three video game reviews for the price of one. And this time it's on the Ape Escape trilogy, since I haven't seen many people give tribute to this series.

The footage used in this review was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

Ratchet and Clank 2: Going Commando Review (2003)

I reviewed Sly Cooper, I reviewed Jak and Daxter, I think it would be the suitible time to review Ratchet and Clank next. And the game of series I'm reviewing is the second one in the PS2 trilogy, Going Commando!

The footage in this review was borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy Review (2001)

*Read desc about the new rating system* Since I did a review for Crash Bandicoot, I felt the need to do a review for Jak and Daxter since they were both made by the same company, Naughty Dog. So how does this game compare with Crash? Enjoy the review!

The footage used in this review was borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

And my new rating system is now scored by different flavors of Doritos since I love Doritos. XD I know it sounds weird but I'm sure no one has tried it out for a rating system yet. Here's how it goes:

No Doritos - Just a piece of garbage!
Lightly Salted Doritos - Unenjoyable
Cool Original Doritos - Nothing special but still good.
Tangy Cheese Doritos - Great and can play it again!
Chilli Heatwave Doritos - Awesome game! Worth playing!
Doritos Pack - Just a masterpiece

Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves Review (2005)

In honor of the upcoming Sly 4 and the Sly Collection recently released, I review my favorite game in the Sly trilogy and another favorite overall video game of mine. Enjoy!

The footage used in this review was borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

Whiplash Review (2003)

My review on one of the most underrated 3D Platformers I've played and the last 3D Platformer made by Crystal Dynamics. Whilist the Gex trilogy was a classic series, how does Whiplash compare? Watch to get the answers!

The footage used in this review was borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

Crash Bandicoot Review (1996)

My first review of 2011. And my shortest aswell. Yea, sorry about that. As I stated in my updates, there wasn't much to say about the game. So I hope you guys still enjoy it.

The footage used in this review was borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

Spyro Year of the Dragon Review (2000)

Yea, my mind changed. Anyway. IMO, this is the best Spyro game out there. its also one of my all time favourite video games. watch the review to see the rest.

The footage used in this review was borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

Spyro 2 Gateway to Glimmer Review (1999)

Yes, I know the game is usually called Ripto's Rage, but here in the UK, its called Gateway to Glimmer so deal wit it! =P anyway, enjoy!

The footage used in this review was borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

Spyro the Dragon Review (1998)

what? you want me to put somethin in the desc? well... enjoy the review I guess? o.o

The footage used in this review was borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

Video Game Battles

My versus series where I compare two games, compare them to each other, and decide at the end which is the superior game.

#10 VGB - Crash Team Racing (1999) vs Sonic and Sega All Stars Racing (2010)

#9 The original Super Mario Bros. 2 (1986) vs Jak 2 (2003)

#8 VGB - Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier (2009) Vs Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters (2007)

#7 VGB - Daxter (2006) vs Secret Agent Clank (2008)

#6 VGB - Bugs Bunny Lost in Time (1999) Vs Bugs and Taz Time Busters (2000)

#5 VGB - Crash Twinsanity (2004) Vs Spyro: A Hero's Tail (2004)

#4 VGB - Crash Bandicoot Warped (1998) Vs Spyro Year of the Dragon (2000)

#3 Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back (1997) VS Spyro 2: Gateway to Glimmer (1999)

#2 Video Game Battle - Crash Bandicoot (1996) Vs Spyro the Dragon (1998)

#1 Video Game Battle - Tomb Raider (1996) vs Tomb Raider 2 (1997)

VGB - Crash Team Racing (1999) vs Sonic and Sega All Stars Racing (2010)

This was a suggestion by gexup, so credit goes to him for the idea. And yup, this is my first ever video game battle for racing games and about time too. It was really hard to decide between these two great racers but watch to find out which wins. This is also my 10th video game battle. Yay!

The footage used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

The original Super Mario Bros. 2 (1986) vs Jak 2 (2003)

Read desc plz: This is perhaps the most ingenius VGB ever ain't it? Ain't it? Probably not but hey, it's at least something different. Also I still have yet to get Rayman Origins so the review for that game is still delayed. I'll have it in development when I get the chance.

The footage used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

VGB - Jak & Daxter: The Lost Frontier (2009) Vs Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters (2007)

After comparing Daxter and Secret Agent Clank, it was only inevitable I was gonna do Jak & Daxter The Lost Frontier and Ratchet & Clank Size Matters next. This is also gonna be my last video for awhile cause I'm going on vacation in a week.

The footage used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

VGB - Daxter (2006) vs Secret Agent Clank (2008)

Another VGB. Since I did some with Crash and Spyro, now I do one with Jak and Daxter and Ratchet and Clank. But instead, compare two of the spin offs instead of the main games. Daxter and Secret Agent Clank! Hope you all enjoy it. I might do Size Matters vs Lost Frontier next, maybe.

The footage used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

VGB - Bugs Bunny Lost in Time (1999) Vs Bugs and Taz Time Busters (2000)

Well, my exams are over, and I'm out of school ready to do more videos! For now, I do a VGB on two of the best Looney Tunes games out there. And for once it's not anything to do with Crash Bandicoot nor Spyro.

The footage used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

VGB - Crash Twinsanity (2004) Vs Spyro: A Hero's Tail (2004)

Yet another video game battle with Crash and Spyro. Yea, I know this one is pretty weak compared to my previous ones but I know that you guys have been waiting for me to post another video, so it's the least I can do. And I haven't seen anyone compare these two games even though they have similarities amongst each other. So even though it's Crash and Spyro related again, still try and enjoy it. Better than nothing anyway.

The footage used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

VGB - Crash Bandicoot Warped (1998) Vs Spyro Year of the Dragon (2000)

We now come to the conclusion of comparing the Crash and Spyro PS1 games. Enjoy the fourth installment of VGB!

The footage used in this video was entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

VGB - Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back (1997) VS Spyro 2: Gateway to Glimmer (1999)

Since I compared Crash 1 to Spyro 1, I thought it would be suitible to do Crash 2 and Spyro 2 next. sides, VGB has become my favourite video series to do. XD

The footage used in this video is entirely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

Video Game Battle - Crash Bandicoot (1996) Vs Spyro the Dragon (1998)

Here's the second installment of my versus series. Now I compare two games which are the most memorable/nostalgic to most fans of their series. This is all opinion-based. Disagree? No problem. Just as long as you respect my decision at the end of the day.

The footage used in this review was borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

Video Game Battle - Tomb Raider (1996) vs Tomb Raider 2 (1997)

My final video for 2010. And what better way to finish than making a video game battle video. Here I compare two games in the original Tomb Raider series that have both been considered the best by Tomb Raider fans. Please bare in mind, this is not factual evidence, just all my opinion, so please save your bitching for something else that is worth bitching about. Anyways, enjoy!

Also this may be the only video I will have with myself live on camera. was a little camera shy when I did this.

The footage used in this review was borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

ZookStar1000 Movie Reviews

#2 Watership Down (1978) Movie Review

#1 Tarzan (1999) Movie Review

Watership Down (1978) Movie Review

I decided to upload this here since there's not much copyright content. Anyway, now I review a more adult animated movie made in the UK all about bunny rabbits... how could a movie with cute, innocent bunnie be so violent and mature? Watch and find out!

The footage used in this video was enitrely borrowed from YouTube. I do not claim any credit for it.

Tarzan (1999) Movie Review

Tarzan (1999) Movie Review from Zookstar1000 on Vimeo.

My first ever movie review on my all-time favourite Disney movie. Enjoy!

Boochow Radio Podcast - Episode 26 - Too Many or Not Enough Sequels?

Download MP3 Boochow Radio Podcast - Episode 26 - Too Many or Not Enough Sequels?
In this episode of the Boochow Radio Podcast, we have Highwings89 as the special guest. In this episode we go through the news, video games we are now playing, and the video game releases of the month. It's a big list of games coming out this March 2012.
Next, on our video game topic of the day, we discuss 'Are There Too Many or Not Enough Sequels in Video Games?' Today, we have video game franchises that has made too many installments, new series with the title of the franchise, and countless spin-offs. We question if all these game sequels are they worth it or not. If you haven't looked at the best games of today, they are all saturated with sequels and it seems to us that developers often are rehashing titles and lack innovation, but at the same time there are so many games that never had its own sequel that it's demanding for some.
And lastly, our Drop the Controls segment, we go through the nominations of the 32rd Golden Raspberry Awards, AKA Razzies 2012. We love the Razzies because it is the one award show that slaps the face on film makers whom released garbage films of 2011, telling them that they suck at movie making. Listen to our reaction with each of the noms because it is a big one! Hope you all enjoy this episode

Playlist working

I don't know how but the Boochow Quick playlist has started working so life is good.

Video Game Genres - Sandbox Games

(Episode 7) In this episode of Video Game Genres, we take a look at one of the most popular genre of games today. This is a genre that is most remembered for their open world design and letting the players to have the ability to free-roam. Thus in the another long episode of the Video Game Genres series, I'll be taking a close look at the origins of the genre (which created the nonlinear game-world), games that defined the genre and changed everything, how such gameplay works to categorize a nonlinear game as a sandbox game, look at the ironies of the name & metaphor of the genre, and more. My duty is to promote this video game genre and show you guys what many of these games have to offer; free-roam in the virtual world, great variety of missions to keep the game fun, and almost everything that's put in the game-world created a level of realism and making them lively.

Well, this video took me a whole month to do so I hope that this was worth the wait. it was this very video that was the reason why I haven't posted a video in almost over a month. It was a VERY hard video to make and I did it because it's been a very long time since there was an episode of this video series so I hope it was worth it =)