The Battle is Over - Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

nospam@example.com (Rohan Dayal) — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:36:39 +0100

After almost 55 hours of battling shadow creatures, jumping from chandelier to post, epic sword battles, digging through holes as a wolf, and a copious amount of horse riding, I finally defeated Ganandorf and freed two ladies. Don't know what I'm talking about? Take a look at this video:

Yes, I've completed Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess after being at it for two months. Through the journey I was awed, irritated, angry, sad, frustrated, and ecstatic (all at different times, of course) as I batlled huge and stealthy bosses using a plethora of weapons, including a Gale Boomerang that carries the power of wind and creates a mini-tornado in its flight path, a pair of sling-shots to let Link swing (a bit like Spider-Man), a Dominion Rod that grants the holder to control statues, and of course a Hero's Bow and Arrows. I cannot appreciate the game enough - riveting gameplay, innovate control management, numerous mini-games and puzzles, and a gripping story. I'm actually a little sad that it is all over.

Next stop:

Wii Won

nospam@example.com (Rohan Dayal) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 02:05:10 +0200

I had been saving up my next blog entry for this day. It's finally official now - the largest, fastest, best selling video game console of all time is the Nintendo Wii. Though I have no proof for it, my prediction actually came true. With its fantastic gameplay, responsive remote, cool collection of games, it comes as no surprise. The Wii has taken the world by storm. This week, Wii sales overtook the Xbox 360 even though the Wii launched a full year after the Xbox. And the PS3 (chuckle) is way behind where the numbers are concerned. The Wii has forced Microsoft and Sony to drop the prices of their consoles and consider alternate marketing strategies.

See the picture below from VGChartz below. VGChartz provides statistics based on actual number of consoles stored.

Click to see updated statistics

And what's even better - I managed to get one for myself (thanks bro, once again). I can go on and on about playing the Wii, but all it would take is you to hold a Wiimote in your hand and fire up a game of Wii Sports Tennis, and you'll be sold. I have two friends with their Wii's on their way. If you want to experience the magic that is Wii - come on over.

I admit that the Wii is not meant for hardcore gamers, the Wii will take over as the life of any party that you may host - and ones that you take it to as well.

Pieces of advice:

Get at least two Wiimotes and Nunchuks. You'll need them. One way to get the additional Wiimote is to get a Wii play game DVD that comes with a free Wiimote. Shooting, table tennis, laser hockey and charge! are actually quite fun to play.
Customize your experience by creating Miis (pronounced 'me'). It's fun to play with cartoon replicas and it more personal.
You can download classic Nintendo and Sega titles from the Shop Channel. That means you can play Super Mario Brothers (and someday hopefully, Contra) right on your Wii.

My current gamelist:

Get one today. You won't regret your decision.

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The Battle is Over - Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess

Wii Won