Sleep is awesome

G'day folks!

I was gonna create a video about this, but with thunderstorms from the summer heat and random rain, my internet is barely holding together. So just a quick update to my doings.

As you may have seen, I was finally able to recieve Skyrim for Christmas, and in all honesty, I've barely put it down since I got it! Other random titles I've been playing for a distraction: Metro 2033, Rainbow 6 Vegas 2, Dead Space 2 ect. I've been able to catch up on my sleep, which is really needed for the next two weeks, the extra bonus being able to play the game without having to judge it and just enjoying it. Don't get me wrong! Im still taking notes for all upcoming reviews and all that, but for now, I just want to enjoy the holiday season for as long as I can.

Also, all normal gaming videos will resume in the following weeks of my return here, as well as my secret video...one I promised a while back, but it will take a long time to put together...so please keep an eye out!
Thanks very much for reading, and as always, have fun and game on!
Al Fatman

Gone Fishin'!

G'day guys and gals!

Well, with Outtakes uploaded, its time for me to take a break!
I'm still gonna be playing online, so if you want a gaming session, send me a message on Xbox Live.
But apart from work, I'm gonna catch up on my Z's. I won't be gone for long, and when I return, its straight to business! I'll be writing reviews for all the games on my list (hopefully Skyrim too) and I'll be back to the videos, with my secret one hopefully coming up.

I'll see you folks on the flipside!
Check above to see my gamertag cause, as always, have fun and game on!
Al Fatman

Fatman's Outtakes Episode 3 - Bad Editing!

Enjoy my bad editing and timing! When I was properly singing the song, I forgot you had to sing it normally for the extra lyrics to work. When I was a kid, we'd used to sing the extra lyrics at public gatherings and embarrass our parents! Well, at least my friends and I did...
Just imagine a warm Christmas Eve....people sing it sweetly and all you hear are kids screaming "LIKE A LIGHTBULB!"
Ahh....good times.
Thanks for watching!

FGT Short - Shirt!

SKYRIM!
I FINALLY GOT SKYRIM!
WWWWHHHHEEEEEEEEEWWW!

Have a merry Christmas! One more video and then I'll be back on the 7th!
Thanks for watching!

Review: Mass Effect

G'day there folks!

Regarded as the "game to change game construction and development", Mass Effect truly changed the way games are played, created and developed. Spanning three years for its creation, Mass Effect was released to the public in 2006, the games producer releasing a statement saying "Mass Effect will make you feel like you're in a real Sci-Fi Movie."
And, by God, he was not lying.

The first thing that you cannot deny is the graphic content. Using a new state-of-the-art game engine, Mass Effect released a large world along with stunningly beautiful graphics, that can easily still be compared to modern graphics today that are of standard issue.
Not only did the game bring out a realistic future, but many believable characters and situations. Characters and development in storyline with both liars, cheaters, the vengeful and the wicked, both adding in this own colour to the wonderful gameplay. While restricting your weaponry down to 4 weapons (Sniper rifle, Assault Rifle, Shotgun and Pistol), combat barely dulled.
Each fight differs, from enemy tactics, to weaponry and upgrades, to grenades and enviroment, to vehicles and worldly based explosives.
The soundtrack also adds a great amount of emotional attachment to the game. A large drum and horn blast from a classical score while charging into a battle is a huge motivator when facing enemies that not only are stronger, but are larger than you (And the ending to both games would be a prime example) is a huge push to fight to the death of you or your enemy!

The game only lacks in one particular spot: Side missions. While the option is always there, there isn't much point to playing them. There aren't much bonuses in playing the side missions other than small boosts in your supplies or credits, as well as experience and storyline. Fans of the series would definitely play them, but for most, they would stick with the main mission plots, as running around the galaxy is enough hassel!

Regardless, the game won E3 2006 RPG of the Year, and is definitely a classic amongst gamers. To veterans who aren't big of RPGs, or people looking for an easy game with lots of gameplay hours and fair easy achievements, this is the game for you.

Out of 10, I gave Mass Effect an 9/10

Good points: A classic gameplay, that will last a long time
                    Utterly stunning graphics and storyline
                    Hot aliens!

Bad points:   DLCs don't offer much else...
                    Not much customisations...

Mass Effect can be found at any good gaming store for the standard price of $50

Ask Fatman Episode 3

Enjoy this near 10 minute video of all your questions!
Thanks for watching!
Al Fatman

Five Easy Achievements: AC Brotherhood

G'day folks!

While only a year old, Brotherhood still has some fantastic game time to play and such a developed Ezio to have fun with and kill all those Borgia bastards with!
But for the folks who want some quick-to-get achievements, look no further!

1: Perfect Recall
30 Gamerscore
This achievement requires you to achieve an 100% syncronisation on an entire sequence. The easiest to get this on is probably the sequence entitled "The Baron De Lavois", as many of those are slightly simpler than the rest. Follow the tasks carefully and prepare accordingly. Your creed will be most useful during this sequence.

2: Deja vu
20 Gamerscore
Quite simple, really. Replay a mission from your DNA memory and boom, there it is!
Starting up the first mission "Homecoming" is probably the easiest. Just help the woman with the flowers and there you go. Easy, done, bam.

3: Tower Offense
20 Gamerscore
See that nasty Borgia tower? Well, to unlock this achievement, just burn all of them (no meme pun intended) in any order and theres your achievement.

4: Perfectionist
20 Gamerscore
Earn three gold stars in the Animus Training Program, so this really comes down to your preference. It would probably be easier to pick three training programs you'd easily pass. Pick three at which your skills are near perfection, whether it would be racing, tracking, killing or stealth!

5: Dust To Dust
20 Gamerscore
Find one artifact in 2012! There's 5 of them all together and they're all not that hard to find. The easiest would either be the one atop the Auditore Villa roof or in the church.
This achievement does require you to become Desmond and leave the animus.

There's five easy achievements, but there are so many more in Brotherhood, especially in the Da Vinci Dissapearence DLC. So go find them all and get your gamerscore up!
Al Fatman