In this new expansion a new continent called Pandaria is going to be introduced.  This is supposedly were Pandaren live.  Pandaren’s are a like a cross between a panda bear and humans.  With Pandaren’s becoming the new playable race they come with a new class called Monk.  Lastly Pandaren’s are neutral but at certain point they will have to pick between horde or alliance.

The new class Monk will be able to take on the role of Tank, Damage, and Healing.  It is said that a Brewmaster Monk will be able to absorb damage which will allow the monk to full fill the tank role.  A healing Monk can use ancient healing powers and medicine to heal there allies.

Blizzard is introducing a Pet Battle System.  This will allow you to collect pets in different seasons, times, and weather conditions.  You will be able to level up your pet battle with them and teach the unique abilities.  Pets will have random states which will allow them to be better for tanking, damage, or CCing.  I do have to say it is starting to seem a bit like pokemon.  But anyway.

WoW Pet Battle System unveiled at Blizzcon 2011 World of Warcraft Mists of Pandaria
- YouTube

Please leave me any comments of what you think about of the new expansion.

1. Apprentice now is considered the novice.
2. Squire now is considered intermediate.
3. Now there are two new classes that are locked Barbarian and Series EV.

The game works well on the PC with the Xbox controller.  The only thing I have gotten is some tearing of the video when playing.  I also got the chance to play online using steam.  It was not bad at all.  I was able to do a private match.

The game runs on the concept of RPG and tower defense.  The game can also get addicting since it is very fun and simple.

As a NOTE for those who are currently playing and are new:  Since this happened to me an hour after the game came on for P.C.  I went online and did a Public match.  Then a few minutes later I got kicked because I am no one’s friend who was in the group.  For those who only want to play with friends.  That is why they have private match.

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Video Games Live composers Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall

live on stage. The hall opened at 7pm sharp for some pre-game fun including a Guitar Hero tournament, entering a draw to win a Nintendo DSi, and time to take photos with cosplayers.

The event opened with the cosplay contest won by Mario and some humorous video clips. Tommy Tallarico, director of Video Games Live came out to give a brief intro to how it all began saying that when he first mentioned the idea of composing video game music live on stage everyone

Talented video games pianist Martin Leung

thought he “was completely crazy”. However, this turned out to be quite contrary and the show has been a huge success since its debut in 2005.

Tommy Tallarico got video game creator Ralph Baer via Skype to talk to the audience and share some thoughts. Footage from Baer’s groundbreaking development, Pong was played on screen. Baer created Pong back in 1969, which led to the birth of one of the world’s leading industries in entertainment and culture.

The orchestra directed by Jack Wall opened with music from all-time favorite Metal Gear Solid with some live action to go with it. The famous Snake hideout – a cardboard box appeared on stage and shortly after popped out the talented pianist Martin Leung. Other segments included music from

Adorable Laura Intravia plays the flute as Link

Kingdom Hearts, Shadow of the Colossus, the Super Mario Series, Final Fantasy and Halo. Two new segments played for the first time making their breakthrough in New York were Mega Man and Chrono Trigger/Cross.

Let’s not forget the Legend of Zelda segment where gifted, beautiful, and even funny Laura Intravia came on to the stage as Link with fairy companion Navi. Intravia opened the Zelda segment playing the flute with

My Katamari Cousin Daisy Cosplay

well-known tunes from the game. Leung came back to give us more Mario and even played requests shouted from the audience right on the fly. Tallarico jammed on his guitar as Guitar Hero tournament champ awed us with a fascinating level expert performance on the big screen.

Video Games Live overall was a wonderful experience for me. I had a lot of fun, and got to re-live some of the most unforgettable moments from my favorite games. I recommend everyone to go sometime, as Tallarico put it best – there’s a lot more to video game music than just “bleeps and bloops”.

Michelle Perl as Samus Aran

Check out videos of Video Games Live in New York @YouTube

Ralph Baer is the first person to record a video game.  This recorded at the bottom was taken in 1969 features a game he made called Ping-Pong.

The next person I would like to mention is Martin Leung (Solo Pianist).  Martin is a extremely talented young man.  Martin is able to play Super Mario bros. blindfolded.  Martin is the greatest and I would love to see his performance again and again.

Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall brought all of this together.  Their imagination and enthusiasm for games made this the best event ever.  I will definitely recommend a friend to go.  And I definitely want to go again.

Tommy Tallarico

Jack Wall

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Me & My Katamari Screenshot

Me & My Katamari introduces an array of new features (at least compared to the original Katamari Damacy), such as allowing the gamer the choice of picking different cousins to roll the Katamari and accessorizing them to personal choice. Even better, snapshots can be taken in some areas to capture the moment. The soundtrack consists of those from the previous titles, bringing a sense of nostalgia. However, the player can choose what tune plays before they enter a level.

Unlike the first Katamari Damacy (I say first because Me & My Katamari is also referred to as Katamari Damacy on its official site http://www.katamariforever.com/ ) where the prince is assigned to rebuild the stars in the sky, his duty is now to rebuild islands for animals. The game also has more levels than the first Damacy. The graphics are great, note I am speaking for the flavor of the Katamari series. It just wouldn’t be Katamari if we load the game with uber detail and it’s box-i-ness makes it what it is. The environments are colorful and the game has great replay value. You owe it to yourself to try this title out. Whether or not you have played Katamari before, although for those who have you’ll appreciate the new editions, this game is fun, challenging yet not overwhelming, and great for anyone to get their hands dirty with. I’ll let you in on a little secret, the ending’s the best part.

The Breakdown:

Graphics – 4 out of 5

Replay Value – 5 out of 5

Story Line – 3 out of 5

Originality – 5 out of 5

Challenge – 3 out of 5

Music – 5 out of 5

Rating – 4.17 out 5

hello everyone!!  for those of you who have heard on October 25th at the beacon theater their having an event for people who are into video games, there you can preview some of the games, which I listed below, meet and greet and other info surrounding those themes. the tickets range from 35-75 dollars and if you want more info i have posted the site where you can see for yourself.

here is the list of some of the  games:

Featuring:
Mario™
Zelda®
Halo®
Final Fantasy®
Warcraft®
Sonic™
Metal Gear Solid®
Kingdom Hearts
Interactive Guitar Hero™
Medal of Honor™
God of War™
BioShock™
Tomb Raider®
Beyond Good & Evil™
Splinter Cell®
Ghost Recon™
Rainbow Six®
Contra
Gears of War
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™

http://www.beacontheatre.com/events/video-games-live-1009.html

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So Bizzard is reworking the encounter with Onyxia. This will be released in patch 3.2.2 just in time for World of Warcraft’s fifth anniversary. Onyxia will have an updated loot table for the current game content. So far I have not heard anything about what loot will drop besides the flying mount the will be modeled after Onxyia. The mount will have an increased speed of 310%. Also the encounter will be updated to meet the current raiding style. Well this is a quick update from Kane take care.

The Goblin

This panel began by taking a close look at the two new playable races being introduced for World of Warcraft: Cataclysm. The goblin race, available to the Horde, will be able to choose from all classes except paladin and druid. Goblins also have some very interesting racial abilities, including a rocket belt that allows players to activate one of two rocket abilities every two minutes.

The first ability enables the player to jump up to 20 yards, while the other shoots rockets at an enemy player within 30 yards. Additionally, every 30 minutes the goblin can summon a pack hobgoblin, which will act as a personal servant granting bank access.

Goblins also gain a bonus to their alchemy skill, and should a player decide to become an alchemist there will be an increased benefit from drinking health and mana potions.

Additional passive goblin racials include a permanent 1% increase to attack and casting speed, and because of their knack for mercantile affairs, goblins will always receive the best possible gold discount regardless of reputation.

The Worgen

The worgen, our new Alliance race — has both a true form and a human form. The true form is purely cosmetic, and provides no combat bonus. A player may remain in either form when out of combat, but are automatically placed in their true form upon entering combat.

Worgens have a racial ability called Darkflight, which allows the worgen to temporarily increase their movement speed by 70%, and can be used every three minutes. This activated ability, like entering combat, will also force the worgen into its true form. Other worgen racials include a passive 1% increase to all damage, reduced duration from the effects of curses and disease, and a bonus to skinning, as well as the ability to skin faster. Worgen will have access to all classes except paladin and shaman.