Pro Evolution Soccer PES 2011 *VGC COMPLETE* PS2 PlayStation 2
12 Sep, 2018
PES 2011 from PES 6
The previous game in the franchise i have played is Pro Evo 6, which is a fantastic game on the PS2. It's gameplay, it's style and graphics are unique to this franchise. I have great memories and moments with that game and transitioning to the 2011 version of the game was certainly a difficult choice to make. The reason for this is because as a gamer, I do not identify myself as a hard-core gamer.
Due to my busy schedule which includes full-time work, full-time studies, looking after my family, taking care of my responsibilities, I do not possess much free time to really invest in expensive advanced games thus my thirst for gaming can easily be quenched through my PS2.
Pro Evo 6 had been my go-to football game for the past 12 years (yep, I had bought it in 2006) and as the game begins to wear, the CD it is subject to scratches, smudges, and eventually, it can lead to a total break down.
Then comes PES 2011 which I believe is a better game in some way. The graphics, although minorly improved, do make all the difference but one thing I do not like about the game is its soundtrack. It's cheesy mid-2000's pop music isn't everyone's cup of tea especially not mine. The original soundtrack of PES 6 was so much more pleasing to listen to. It's funky beats and rhythms were so appropriate and really prepared you for the action-packed thriller of a football game that awaits in just a few button taps.
The gameplay is so much smoother as more player animations have been added making the gameplay much more stylish and that more exciting. The goals of this game are extremely easy to score, and the overall experience of playing this game feels really straightforward and fun.
After Ive Gone Linda Green Novel NEW Paperback Book 9781786483034 Psychological
18 Oct, 2017
After I've Gone Review
I had read 'After I've Gone' by Linda Green the day it arrived in the post. The book in it perfect condition and dispite it's size, it was great for the price.
*****SPOILDERS BELOW*****
The book starts off quite slow in my opinion but it is decently paced throughout the middle and I think the ending was a little rushed. It suddenly just finished and we didn't really get to see how the supporting characters reacted towards the decision of the main character. It also left a lot of unanswered questions unsolved. How was she able to see the facebook posts and who sent them? why was she the only one who could see these posts and no one else? How did she know about the future and things unknown through facebook? The ending felt like it suddenly just ended and we had still yet more to learn and explore and I think it would be a great concept to further look into if the book carried on. I would love to know the aftermath of her decision and what happens to Lee's family, her best friend, and the job she was employed at.
The book explores some really important themes in terms of how domestic violence starts and what are the triggers and influences that causes a person to hit their spouse and eventually would ultimately go as far as taking their life. It also shows how people pretend to be who they're really not, and hide things that are extremely important from their lives just to win over the other person. Win they achieve their goal, their true face begins to unravel themselves and the mask they've put on, burns off.
Overall, I think the book was really good despite the small nitpicks I have for it, and I think if they were addressed, the book would be a 5* must read.
I would give the book 3 stars out of 5, for an ambitious plot that lead somewhere, but could have gone a lot further than it did.
Lego Pop Up, Reinhart, Matthew, 9780545881043
28 Mar, 2018
Absolutely Genius Paper Engineering
The Lego Pop Up Advencture book is one of the best pop up books ever made. Designed and crafted by the world renown and master of paper engineering, Matthew Reinhart once again shows us his incredible creativity.
The detail is perplexing, and outstanding. The colours are vibrant and the amount of work that has been put in this book is evident in this marvelous piece of artistry.
Anyone who experiences the pop up's in action fail to be unimpressed.
This book is a must by as a gift for kids or even to study and use as reference if you would like to create your own pop up books or cards.