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360 Thumbs - September 2006

Teaching an apprentice to kill via mind control

One of my friends recently joined the dark side by buying a 360.
Myself and another dark Jedi gave him a warm welcome to the community and showed him how to use the 360’s FORCE.

We arrived at his quadrant at 20:30 and set up a trilogy of 360s and combined them with a secretive device we like to call…the HUB.

Hub stands for. Heat sensor enabled Ultra Blaster.
It is a very powerful device that allows users of the Force to combine their powers and defeat whatever is in their way.

After we powered up our weapons and green light forces were shining around us, we decided it was time to teach the apprentice a thing or two. However my fellow Jedi did not have a laser disk with him. So he sat out for a while.


We controlled people through mind control; we watched them through portals which emitted light into our eyes. We controlled them with the controller of the 360 Force.

The apprentice had had some previous experience as a light Jedi before, so he was very quick to learn. And soon was up to the standards of us, the dark Jedi.

We made people fight each other, death and blood was to be seen through the portals. It was a good day to be a dark Jedi. But this was only training for what was ahead.

After the training we trekked out to find another laser disk. This was not just any Laser disk, it was a rare and sacred item and could not be found in the bazaar network. We had to search for it through traveling the galaxies.

We decided to travel via the apprentices A-9 Vigilance Interceptor through space and time to find the Laser Disk. After many close encounters with Bounty Hunters and Wookies finally we found the Disk in the Abregado System. Upon finding the disk the Keeper of Disks gave us 3 very rare disks. Rarer than the ones we were searching for. So we took one each. The trek was long so we went to Jubba’s Hutt to get some Food. And returned to the ship to fly back to the quadrant.


Soon we were all controlling minds through the portal and making people them fight each other, for further training. It was hilarious. Now came the moment of truth. Would the apprentice survive?
We took the Hub and opened it up to HyperWebIntraForceLIVE or HWIFL otherwise known as xboxLIVE
…to be continued

-threethumbs
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money in my pocket

I havent posted in a while...i wonder why?!

Saints Row Review

Well it turns out that I got the money from my dad. This means that on the same day I went out to buy a game. That game being Saints Row for the Xbox 360.
Saints Row is like GTA3(and above) except the graphics are hecka better.
I’m talking the difference between, McDonalds slurpys and 7-11Slurpys. The 7-11 slurpy is the only way to go.
So graphically saints row is the 7-11 slurpy. Superior

But how is it when it comes to the actual game?
Well I must admit at first I felt like it was a McDonalds slurpy giving me a grade 3 brain freeze. I wanted another GTA and that’s not what I got.
When I get huge air with my car, I want to know how far I went. This is not a statistic in Saints Row.
When my car does a flip I want an INSAYNE STUNT BONUS!!!!...but sadly I didn’t get that in Saints Row either.

To me the world of videogames and even reality is all about the small things. Like pushing the limit of an insane stunt bonus or just watching a bird find a worm. Sure you can smoke up and get drunk off your nut, wake up in a gutter with a band-aid on your nipple and call it a good night. But Small joys like watching a bird find a worm is good fun also. Trying to imagine what the bird is thinking, how he does it ect….

Saints Row didn’t seem to offer me this in the beginning. But after a while it got a little more interesting. I saw graffiti on the wall in the game. It said ‘for a clucking good time call 555-(I cant remember the actual number sorry)’ so I called the number with the phone in the game and unlocked a man in a chicken suit who follows me around with a baseball bat as my side kick. I’m not making this up… it’s actually in the game. When this occurred, the McSlurpy turned into a nice full thick red 7-11 slurpy with a black straw in a $2.30 cup. Oh …pure joy.

If GTA never existed then Saints Row would be the rave. But no matter how hard it tries, Saints Row will always be compared to GTA. And knowing this they should have added the small details. So in that respect… saints row sucks.
But to be honest with you, that’s about as bad as it gets… besides the fact that the map is smaller.

Everything else in Saints Row Rocks. Game play is great, characters look great, I look great. everything is great.
Game play is quite comparable to the GTA series. However aiming in Saints Row is much easier I find. 3 or 4 shots with the pistol seems quite reasonable…I don’t think I could stand up much longer after 3 shots to the face. I would probably have to go the plastic surgeon and get my face fixed up after something like that. To bad I’m broke. But thank God that I’m not too broke in Saints Row. Because in Saints Row I can go to the surgeon, and I have.
The surgeon can change your entity also, I’ve been white the whole time so far, but I’m thinking about going Hispanic. Originally my characters face was modeled like a elf, I thought it would be cool...turns out it wasn’t. so I went to the surgeon, gave him 3000 dollars and got him to change me into a while Lenny Kravits. Yes yes, 3000 dollars is quite a bit, but it’s all good. Afterwards you can hold up the surgeon and get your money back. Oh the joys of being evil.

Saints row is a definite buy!
below is a rendering of my white Lenny Kravits
white Lenny
once you go white...you'll always want a bite
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A chat With My Dad

Well, here is the latest development in my life. I have quite a bit of cash, but no income and it is slowly draining away. All I have to support me at the moment is this Orble blog where I get money from people clicking on advertisements….hint hint…..oh don’t worry….I will wait…
*twiddles thumbs*
Did you click some ads yet, I sure hope so. Anyhoo…I am saving up to get a new amplifier for my guitar and a new microphone while I'm at it, plus I want to hold some money aside just in the case that I find a woman who I can spend my money on…give her good things like fresh flowers and surprise her with fancy restaurant reservations. Yeah…that’s the kind of guy I am.
So with this cash, I can’t really afford to buy videogames. Well I can…but it’s not a good idea…financially speaking.
So I engage in some conversation with my dad on msn…this is how it went.
p.s just a little bit of back story…I moved to Aus to study and my family is still overseas.

(I edited out the general chit chat which happened before this point)
Jos says:
ok
so do you need money?

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
always

Jos says:
. ok

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
want to pop 59 euro this way so i can buy a game?

Jos says:
you are loaded

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
and i want to keep it that way

Jos says:
right.
you will need to plead with your brother who no doubt will want the same game, then wear your mother down before 19 nov but also state you case in triplicate to your dad

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
haha lol
he already has the game

Jos says:
does it play off the cd or can he sent you the game?

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
yeah it plays off the cd

Jos says:
besides thats the benefits of living at home. only an arms reach away from dads wallet
oh well...
does your sister need 59 euro as well?

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
yes she does
but u can put it under my name lol

Jos says:
oh bummer.... less money 4 u...
what game r we talikng abot?

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
saints row

Jos says:
oh yeah man thats a great game! bummer you dont have it..
can you wait till you get here to play it? its only 60 more sleeps

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
60 more sleeps?!
thats soo long

Jos says:
60 days and 60 nites..
it may even be less if you sleep fast

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
lol
how about....you give me the money...?
seems fair to me

Jos says:
I will discuss your lowly situation with your brother.
Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
all right

Jos says:
and your two sisters, and your mother to see if we split 50 by 5 how much is left over

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
haha lol
when did you get so mean lol

Jos says:
my heart bleeds 4 u, but hey.. you could always do some singing and pass around the hat..

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
that is true

Jos says:
moms home... ill ask her

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
ok

Jos says:
she said no. you have to get a job she says.
but there is good news!

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
lol

Jos says:
she says half.

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
no one will give me a job for 6 weeks
how about 3/4

Jos says:
sing dude sing!
the world is at your feet.

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
its hard when im in university

Jos says:
i will confir with your sister who does not sing but works nites , loosing valuable sleep.

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
lol
im singing at the wedding free of charge

Jos says:
great!

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
because i believe that if i have somehting to give and people want it...i will give it willingly

Jos says:
did you find out what it takes for a buskers licence in melb.?

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
i have to go to a town hall or something

Jos says:
unfortunatley that dont pay for games... thats why i have to charge for an adjustment
well check it out. it could be fun..

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
how about you deduct it from my pay for illustrating ur next book

Jos says:
the trick is to give them what they want till they want it so bad that they are willing to pay for it...
ah.... thats an enterprising thought.

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
come on im your son.
i dont ask for much

Jos says:
Lemmi think

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
lol
Oh OH OH!!
my website is my job
so i do have a job

Jos says:
after much thought and much discussion with your mother and much throwing of objects etc. mom says not half but 1/4.... wingers tax

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
AAAAAHHAHAHHA

Jos says:
what happend to your aunty giving money 4 fence painting?

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
you know...tell her this...ok!? i can tell she is looking good today just by the vibe you are sending me through msn

Jos says:
Blush

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
yeah exactly..she went outside to tell the painters but they were already mixing the paint

Jos says:
ok she says you win .. up to 1/3 now

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
wow 2/3!

Jos says:
Your brother had to pay 100 percent for his..

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
no need to compare us

Jos says:
mom says back to a 1/4 again wingers tax again

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
Im saving my money to get an amp and a new mic...i cant afford a game
hahah
you guys are crazy

Jos says:
let me sleep on it.. /- 60 sleeps

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
why are you hasseling me like this?

Jos says:
son.. its like this.... you can give a man a fish to eat or you can teach hime to fish. obviously fishing is better because it will sustain you longer and teach to to be wise.

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
shouldnt i get rewarded for being a good person? i help out around the house here all the time. recently the shower door broke and i helped pa to fix it and came when ever he needed me
im helping a man fish!
i have no time to fish for myself

Jos says:
you are a good son. I am very proud of you and love youe very much. but you need to fish. and fish and fish. so that one day you will give some of your fish away

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
thats the plan
i am fishing here, jst not catching much

Jos says:
great. do note use this stratagey agains me when I am old. remember I have to support your loving mother.

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
and when i get there i plan to fish
lol
when you guys are old i will be supporting you
and that day when you want a little bit if pie....i will tell you to fish and debate with you for an hour on how badly you need that pie lol

Jos says:
within 1 conversation mom says you went from nothing to half to a third to 1/4 .. mom wants to know if you woulfd like to try for 1/8? and she wants to know what flavour pie you are talking about?

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
hahah, i will debate untill im satisfied or to tired to go on. ITS NOT OVER TILL I WIN! (i listen to motivational tapes) and about the pie flavour...im talking beetroot pie. sure you dont like it now. but when you are old you guys go crazy for that stuff. its good for the digestion

Jos says:
ok fart. oeps de rubarb pie......again. Jen says she will comprimise and bring your brothers game over (to borrow) in 30 sleeps.

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
how about 100% cash and a 2 boxes of krispy kremes apon arival?

Jos says:
we have to go out now.....
I will discuss it with my finacial advisors over lunch.... and then sleep on it. all nite long...

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
hahah lol. i look foward to an email from you in the morning then

Jos says:
by son love you . pie or no pie

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
love you guys too. game or no game

Jos says:
mum says 1/16 wingers
tax

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
lol

Jos says:
bye 4 now... ok mom says back to 1/4

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
bye
holla at my bro for me

Jos says:
cu

Threethumbs: I wonder what Dr. Phil would think... says:
bye


thats it. i wonder how this story will end.
how do you think it went? should i have said somethign differant? was i on the money the whole time? what would you have done?
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A loop hole in the parental system

Games aren’t fun, unless you are procrastinating.
Thats it.
That’s the statement I'm making


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HALO2 punks

What is up with the popularity of Halo2?
Seriously!
Ok ok... I can understand that the advancement from Halo1 to..2 was pritty sick(as in good) and it features proper 5.1 but the game isn’t that good


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360 HD-DVD KA-CHNG KA-CHING

Well not too long ago word got out that the HD-DVD player is going to burn a hole through your wallet, your jeans pocket and probably even skin if it touches you.
estimated price right now....wait make sure your sitting down first, this might come as a shock....I don’t even want to tell you! remember the day those planes hit the twin towers and you felt that cold feeling around your heart area, and you couldn’t stand anymore...well this is going to have the same effect on you.
If your pregnant or have a weak heart I advise you to look away now


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NHL07 DEMO SUX

sorry about the hype i created about the demo. it turns out that is sucks really bad. i was hoping for something like the motogpdemo. turns out its not online...totally should have been thoguh. anyway all it is, is a goaly shoot out. how much more boring can it get. sure it looks good and all, but thats gotta be the worst part of the game right.
Anyway on a plus point for the game. it appears to have new improved controls. this should be interesting for people already rocking the francize. i wonder how easily they will adapt to it.
the controls are similar to that of fightnight round 3. not a game for noobs in anycase


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NHL07 demo and Dashboard feed back

Since 2 player games I have loved ice hockey. Ice hockey and beat-em-ups are the best 2 player games on earth! What happens when you combine them. You get one hell of a good game.
A NHL 07 demo has been released today. I think it is region free meaning everybody should be able to get their hands on it. I am currently downloading it now. Its 541MB so it might take a while.. but it should defiantly be worth it. Even if you don’t like hockey I recommend downloading this, just invite a friend over eat some nachos and body-smack the heck out of them

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Custom Background

Man do i love to customize my world.
From painting my shoes to creating custom windows icons.
Well I've just made a sweet windows desktop background which I am currently using. But I figure...why not just share it with the rest of the world


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360 VS PS3

DING DING DING
The round begun with xbox360 out of its corner first, sure his shoe came off but damn is he putting up one hell of a fight!
PS3 gives 360 a taunt 'I’m more powerful!!!' but it doesn’t hold 360 back


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The weirdest internet coincidence of my life…

There is nothing worse than trying to squint to read text on a videogame on a small TV “how many bullets do I have left?!” “What’s the mission objective again?” Impossible questions to answer with an ordinary television. That’s where HDTV comes in.
HDTV is short for high definition Television. And yes, as you guessed, that means that the TV is …much more highly defined? What is that supposed to mean? I’ve never seen a television wearing a top hat and speaking in an English accent that even the queen would be proud to sport. HD means that the picture is a lot clearer. No more jagged lines and blurry text. Games finally look the way they should.

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TODAY THE WORLD CHANGED

Well this is it….The world changed today.
People will remember what they were wearing, what they were doing, where they were, who they were with….on that second that this blog started up.

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