The key to having fun in “Call of Duty: Black Ops 4” is to never play it at all.
Leave all gameplay up to Twitch streamer, TeePee. The dude’s a maniac. He makes the game look good. Even when everyone knows the game could be considered a desynced mess.
After sinking many hours into the Blackout battle royale mode, I can confidently say I’m hot garbo on a Tuesday afternoon just before peek heat. Compare my gameplay to TeePee, I dare you. I’m no match and no fun. TeePee literally serves jaw-dropping moments at almost every exchange of gunfire.
To draft off of what I am saying above, “Call of Duty: Black Ops 4” has quality gameplay and memorable moments, but only at the hands of a worthy player. Average players will only find pain and suffering here. Leave it up to the pros to entertain, unless you want to grind out more than a few hours(like 300) before becoming a proper BR competitor. Better yet, just stick to “Fortnite.”
Gunna follow my own advice and fire up Bros Intro right now. Maybe even dump a few scoops of G Fuel in a mason jar, follow that up with some water, chug that back and finally become one with the broskies. All depends on how much time I have.
Watch TeePee here for just a taste of his brilliance:
Just when you think he’s doing good for the industry, Ninja starts cussing again. The most famous streamer in the world getting all edgy for the world to see matters. Here’s why.
As soon, or almost as soon, he took his talents to Mixer beach, Ninja devolved back to when he had to be outrageous for viewers on Twitch. Rage and curse-laden tangents have found their way back into His normal streams.
Not long ago, Ninja prided himself for being a role model for his audience. A family friendly streamer. The article linked back there speaks for itself. Ninja establishes himself as the gaming community’s knight in shining armor. Well, the article is fake news now, sadly. Every Mixer stream shows Ninja wigging out on his “Fortnite” duos partner. At this rate all the positive behavior will be for not.
When Ninja ditched Twitch, his absence was immediately felt on the platform. The positive vibes, whether they were genuine or not, he put on display everyday had weight. I was a major fan boy and have praised Ninja for is attitude in the past. Now, his behavior could be used as fuel for anti-gaming folks who actually believe most players are who they think we are. Losers. Ninja’s discrediting us all.
Some would argue Ninja has returned to his roots with his Mixer antics. Others might say he’s doing what he does now on stream to prove to viewers he hasn’t sold out and been lost in the sauce. In Ninja’s case, the luxury of going back to your roots isn’t an option. His family friendly crusade borked that.
Maybe being a family friendly streamer isn’t as lucrative as it would seem on paper. Perhaps Ninja’s old ways attract an audience with more money. Money is always a motivating factor for streamers these day. Streaming hasn’t been a hobby for a while now.
Ninja is not looking good look for the world’s biggest streamer who we put on a huge pedestal. Feels like everything he did is now
In case you didn’t know, a decade equals 3650 whole days. According to IMDb, nearly 100K movies were released in between said period of time. So, which flicks are worth watching? Read on, big dawg. All of the flick’s movie descriptions are purely from memory and LNG flair.
Sicario (2015) – Cartel bois need to be taught a lesson. Cue Medellín and fam.
Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019) – Washed up actor & stuntman BFF re-write infamous Hollywood history.
Dredd (2012) – Bellhop, to the 37th floor!
Get Him to the Greek (2010) – Arguably the last intentionally funny movie ever.
Evil Dead (2013) – Who’s up for cabin beers??? JK, how about savage death at the hands of the devil!
Upgrade (2018) – Probably the GOAT of revenge stories. Don’t miss this sleeper.
Interstellar (2014) – Gravity and law of relativity gunna whip you’re ass. Best score.
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) – A Prius drivers worst nightmare. Wow, amazing action throughout.
Drive (2011) – Silence is golden and so is Ryan Gosling in this stunning picture of L.A. fantasy.
Prometheus (2012) – It’s what sci fi plants crave.
Blade Runner 2049 (2017) – Just wow. Maybe the last movie of its kind.
These flicks just did something amazing by landing on the internet’s most prestigious list. We can all agree it’s a very special time for them. Retiring to the LNG lair with one of these classics is the only logical next step in this process. Leave you with this, watch all these movies, huh? K, love you.
Devout Nintendo Switch players can find “Astral Chain” amongst great titles released in 2019. It’s a gem churning with hack-and-slash goodness and purely lacking in spotlight. Remember when I bought it using a $100 Best Buy gift card, lol?
Combat Depth Style Juice
“Astral Chain” prides itself on slick, unique combat. The action is so nice you do it twice. Let me explain. You simultaneously control your character and a spectral warrior, called a Legion. Of course, all the while both parties are hacking and slashing like a couple of angry banshees at your behest. An impressive display for a lil ol’ Switch game.
See some action here:
Weeb’s Delight
“Astral Chain” builds a world fit for new and veteran anime fans. If you don’t like what anime has to offer, then it’s probably best to play “Luigi’s Mansion 3” where you will feel right at home. Seriously, even if anime isn’t your favorite “Astral Chain” has plenty to offer. The writing is in the same vein as the rest of the game. Anime-style, baby. Actually, the jokes land very well in this game. Better than other games, that’s for sure.
Fun RPG Business
RPG elements in “Astral Chain” are wonderfully straightforward. You won’t find yourself struggling just to build out a character. Instead you will be outfitting your Legion with helpful abilities and special skills using a very simplified skill tree. So, stat menus aren’t quite as daunting and action takes gameplay center stage. Love it!
All in all, “Astral Chain” rules as a Nintendo Switch exclusive. There’s a little something for everybody here. If I was you, I’d go to my nearest Best Buy, purchase a Switch (if you don’t have one) and buy “Astral Chain”! Then you can play it and tell me how wrong or spot-on I am about this title.
If you’re on the fence about purchasing another PS4, I took the plunge for you on Black Friday like some sort of silly goose. Read on fam for the pros and cons of the whole shebang.
Blu-ray Capability
Wanna become a blabbering physical-copy hoarder? Cool, as did I. Completely digital media has lost all soul and gumption it had left. So, let’s throw it back a generation when disk media hung out like an old best friend. The medium is here to stay and, of course, you are more than okay with that sentiment. Brass tacks moment, Blu-rays look nice. Could be just placebo science going on but jeez they look nice. Opening the keep case offers a fine dose of nostalgia as well. Gotta feel it.
Additional Gaming System
Don’t sleep on the Sony console’s primary function dawg. Get that second ability to play AAA games in another room of the house. I put the secondary PS4 in the living room, if you must know. Now, I can play split-screen “Fortnite” without packing my friends into the dark, dank gameroom. It’s a nice bonus.
Cloud Saves/Accounts
Cloud saves aren’t as instantaneous as a player would expect from such a premium machine. That means, making progress in one game between the two PS4s is harder than it should be. Save files should be the last thing to worry about. Also, don’t you dare turn on the PS4s at the same time. Sony’s account management gets all haywire and boots off one your account on the secondary system. Kinda annoying.
In conclusion, this is quite the luxury item. If your home doesn’t have a Blu-ray player in it yet, then absolutely grab a PS4 for this reason. It’s freaking topnotch. Also, starting games that you know will only be played on the secondary machine works out very well. You won’t crash and burn due to the cloud save mess. In the end, buy a second PS4! Love you all.
Can old games ever be matched at this point? A sad but powerful question for most longtime players to ponder heavily and strangely. Like a fiend, chasing the dragon could be your normal when it comes to finding the next gaming rush. SAD!
I’m familiar with such a dismal feeling. Will any new games fill the empty void in my cartridge-shaped heart? Those early SNES, PS & PS2 gems really left a lasting impression or something dumb in the old steel trap. Maybe my nostalgia is too strong for the days when games came complete with zero battle passes or idiotic loot boxes. Possible. Or my nostalgia is too strong in general.
Here comes some XL exceptions to the ranting above, “Death Stranding” has restored my faith in games. Like seriously. The new “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” gives me a sliver of hope for the future of the industry. “Rainbow Six Siege” owns–and has for like 4 years. So, it’s not all bad out there. A little whack is all.
If greed continues to rule the industry, chasing the dragon of videos games will be the standard. Something tells me and whispers in the universe’s ear it will only get worse before the pendulum swings. Pessimistic view, but when in Rome. Maybe an industry redo is in order, where money isn’t the priority. Whoa, pipe dreamer over here. Anyway, let’s drink a tumbler full of G Fuel and reminisce about vidya days past.
I’ll leave you with a little something I edited together:
We all saw it. IGN decided it best to give “Death Stranding” a 6.8. So, my expectations were skewed going into the game. Completing “DS” has made me realize something. Hideo Kojima’s latest sci-fi epic is just that–epic.
LNG’s Words on “Death Stranding”
At first glance, “Death Stranding” kicks ass and continues to kick ass through 50 hours of some of the most innovative gameplay ever conceived. Sure, plebs who are too geeked out on G Fuel will call the game a walking simulator. Don’t listen to steamy trash can gumbo, fam. “DS” offers constant versatility. Weapons & equipment upgrades make each expertly crafted delivery route fresh and exciting. Each addition to your suit’s load out helps you tackle the roughest terrain. Jaw-dropping.
I, for one, am maxed out on open world style games. They lean on the side of being large and annoying. “DS” is technically an open world game, but plays like a linear one. Go from point A to B without being spammed by nearly pointless side missions. “DS” prides itself on keeping the player focused. Allowing for total immersion, at no cost to the brilliant gameplay.
Kojima’s vision of peace is actualized in the most beautiful way in “DS.” Freaking rainbows act as warning signs for tar ghosts, man. And that’s not all, going out of your way to deliver other players’ lost cargo is super rewarding and can be done literally infinitely. Satisfaction comes in heaps helping fellow porters out through the online network. If you’re a selfish player, it’s fair to say that you may not enjoy what “DS” has to offer. Kojima, thanks for making a game promoting how far kindness can really go.
As far as the story goes, there’s nothing like it. Completely unique, albeit strange at times, but pays off handsomely in the end.
IGN’s Words on “Death Stranding”
The IGN review is upsetting honestly, so I grabbed some of the bolded and super thought provoking key statements /s from the review and kindly pasted them below:
“If Death Stranding sounds like a series of glorified fetch quests, it’s because that’s exactly what it is.”
“Taking Sam for a short walk up a slight hill feels more like trying to push a wheelbarrow full of bricks up a flight of stairs.”
“It feels like being declared the winner of a food fight, only to find out that your prize is a mop and bucket.”
“It’s clear that it’s Kojima who’s really taking the piss.”
Can you even imagine writing the words above seriously?
Anyway, “Death Stranding” goes way above and beyond. A game won’t offer an experience like this one in a long time. Don’t miss it.
I basically went nuts talking about “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” in the first-ever LNG Chop-A-Thon. First impressions are long over and it’s official–this “COD” is a nice fish dinner.
You’re looking at this post’s title and thinking: how can Infinity Ward’s game make someone feel younger? Easy. It’s similar to “MW” 1, 2 & 3 with extra-special twists sprinkled throughout. It takes the best out of classic formulas. Movement isn’t annoying. Guns can be customized until the cows come home. Graphics will melt face. It teleports my janky body back to the glory days of multiplayer console gaming.
Guns
Mentioned it before and will say it again, the guns are show-stoppers. Every gat looks, sounds and fires in a truly unique way. Combinations are in abundance. Build the exact weapon that will suit your “Call of Duty” play style. Level up each gun for maximum fun–and a patience test. The satisfaction of max leveling can only be compared to completely blinding a poor schmuck with a stunner only to then absolutely wreck him silenced Uzi edition. Just like the good old days. If you catch my drift.
No Loot Boxes
So far, “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” hasn’t hang itself out to dry with BS loot boxes. Not saying this won’t change, but for now the game feels like that of an old classic. Not getting bombarded with skins and experience boosters is nice nice. Fingers crossed similar devs see what a difference the absence of blatant money grabs has on their games in the future. Nostalgia over games that focus on fun and not money, think about that for a sec. Makes you feel young again, huh?
Quality Modes
“Call of Duty: Modern Warfare” features a grip of game modes including all the classics and two new showstoppers, Gunfight (2 vs. 2) and Ground War (32 vs. 32). Gunfight rotates the player’s gun each round for a new shooty experience. Maps are small the increase the amount of action taking place. Honestly, this mode gives BRs a run for its money as far as watchability. *Insert Twitch ad here. Ground War on the opposite hand is purified chaos. Vehicles, tanks, snipers and other deadly treats can and will pounce you at any moment. Keep your eyes peeled, fam.
The game has life and soul, and it shows. It’s definitely a step in the right direction for the franchise. Let’s all say a silent prayer there won’t be any surprise microtransactions to wreck this now-fabulous experience.
Also, sorry for not posting quite so much lately. Beautiful wedding happenings have taken priority in my life. Not to mention, “Death Stranding” has absolutely sucker punched me in the face as I look sideways chatting about “COD.” More to come about Hideo Kojima’s instant classic soon. Love you guys.
What a hard pill to swallow. The beloved streaming service has officially taken a turn for the worst. When and why? Let’s look.
Ninja
On August 21, 2019, Twitch suffered a huge lost when the biggest name in streaming bounced to rival Microsoft service Mixer. Ninja’s family friendly style made for easy watching is sorely missed. Ninja’s noticeable void on the platform has been filled by edgy gamer bros. Old guns like Dr. DisRespect and Summit1G just seem over streaming all together. They don’t make up for Ninja’s absence.
Ads
Literal ads playing at all times. Not just 1 or 2, like 6. Twitch and streamers alike want money and ads serve that purpose. Of course this comes at a cost of the viewer’s sanity. Who enjoys advertisements popping in at the worst times? Forget about it.
Game Rotation
Twitch goes as follows. “World of Warcraft” has taken over the broadcast airwaves. “Grand Theft Auto” RP isn’t funny or entertaining to watch. “Fortnite” streamers sound and act all the same. The days of 24/7 “PUBG” are over. Sad.
Will this Twitch drought be forever? We can only hope not. Is it aggressive to say Twitch is bad? Maybe. The platform does need a return to form though.
