Shimra's Blog

Posted on Aug 1st 2008 at 05:38:29 AM by (Shimra)
Posted under Site News, Review, Reviews, Shimra, awesome, stellar, greatest anything ever, radiohead

My reviews thus far. I'll just edit this whenever there is a new one instead of adding new entries. Any comments would be cool I guess. These are in order of when I first published them here.


Reviews Since I Stepped Down AKA The Reviews I Didn't Have Pressure of Completing And Thus Are Long, Elaborate, And Entertaining
Bleach: The Blade of Fate - Nintendo DS
http://www.rfgeneration.c...nfo.pl?ID=U-087-S-03740-A

Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean
http://www.rfgeneration.c...nfo.pl?ID=U-076-S-04040-A

Timesplitters
http://www.rfgeneration.c...nfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-02340-A

Contra 4
http://www.rfgeneration.c...nfo.pl?ID=U-087-S-03760-A

Dark Cloud 2
http://www.rfgeneration.c...nfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-03320-A

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
http://www.rfgeneration.c...nfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-01230-A




Reviews from my Features Editor days, AKA The Reviews Which Range From Great Quality To Complete Crap Do To Time Contstraints And Pressure To Submit Them
New Super Mario Bros.
http://www.rfgeneration.c...nfo.pl?ID=U-087-S-01070-A

WWF Wrestlemania Challenge
http://www.rfgeneration.c...nfo.pl?ID=U-027-S-07520-A

Phantasy Star Collection
http://www.rfgeneration.c...nfo.pl?ID=U-074-S-03610-A

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
http://www.rfgeneration.c...nfo.pl?ID=U-087-S-00380-A

Fisher Price: I Can Remember
http://www.rfgeneration.c...nfo.pl?ID=U-027-S-02320-A

Shadow Hearts Covenant
http://www.rfgeneration.c...nfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-07860-A

Game and Watch Gallery 4
http://www.rfgeneration.c...nfo.pl?ID=U-074-S-01880-A

Zone of the Enders: The Second Runner
http://www.rfgeneration.c...nfo.pl?ID=U-072-S-05780-A

Sword Master
http://www.rfgeneration.c...nfo.pl?ID=U-027-S-06430-A

Shaq Fu
http://www.rfgeneration.c...nfo.pl?ID=U-044-S-04940-A

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
http://www.rfgeneration.c...nfo.pl?ID=U-087-S-00360-A

Mario Hoops 3 on 3
http://www.rfgeneration.c...nfo.pl?ID=U-087-S-01360-A


If I am forgetting any of my reviews I submitted feel free to let me know. And honestly, feel free to criticize me as much as you. And final note... I don't really care for my reviews from when I was a Features Writer. The time constraint sorta imposed on me so I didn't really take my time, plus my writing skills have improved tremendously. Also, considering I really don't play videogames seriously anymore I feel like I am a bit more objective about what I am reviewing.



Posted on Sep 11th 2007 at 06:57:59 AM by (Shimra)
Posted under Site News, Features, Mario, Sports

Ahh yeah baby feels good to be back in style with features that aren't crapily thrown together. This time, they are actually somewhat decent and will keep me from losing my position as a features writer. So all you people out there who hate me and my sarcasm and jackass attitude, hi.

Moving on, it's Mario sports week! Ahh yeah baby. Perhaps the most fun sports games of all are the Mario sports games, so why not celebrate in style by throwing a fiesta! Go round up some illegal immigrants and have them party with you! Have them play some Mario Tennis with you or maybe even make a Mario pinata and break it with them! Ahh yeah this is going to be one hell of a week if you do that.

Ehh hem, moving on seriously, I hate getting down to the business and doing what I'm actually supposed to be doing, the featured game is Mario Hoops 3 on 3. I like it, in fact I liked it enough to include decimals in the damn score. Any collaboration with Square Enix and Nintendo is good in my book, except like some crappy game where Peach gets captured and you play as Cloud Strife to stop whoever the final boss is in any Dragon Quest game with Cloud bitching the entire freaking game. That would probably suck. Anyway, the featured image is Mario Golf for the N64. I love that game. If you don't, you aren't American, and if you aren't American, then hi. Next the featured hardware is the wii remote, or the wiimote. Anyway it puts an interesting spin on Mario Soccer. Finally the featured collection is  Magewout's because he won the 'Shimra randomly selects a user to be featured' contest. Congrats bud, congrats.

As always keep it tuned to Channel 3.



Posted on Jul 30th 2007 at 11:13:07 AM by (Shimra)
Posted under Site News, Phantasy Star, Phantasy Star 2, Phantasy Star Collection, That piece of crap third game, features

Phantasy Star Collection

Hopefully that headline caught your attention and I don't lose my powers to present you with awesome features that consistently blow your mind.  This week is dedicated to the other Phantasy, the lesser known Phantasy, Phantasy Star. Oh boy see what I did there, that was awesome beyond all belief, using Phantasy instead of fantasy.

Ok then, moving on because I am growing tired. Our featured game is Phantasy Star Collection, which is essentially ports of Phantasy Star 1, 2, and that one that sucks. Our featured image is Phantasy Star Universe. From what I understand it is a highly addictive MMO set in the Phantasy Star universe. Sounds awesome. Our featured collectiont is that of ztaKxileF. Not only does he have a crazy username, he has a kickass collection which consists of, you guessed it, damn near every Phantasy Star game. Finally our featured piece of hardware is the LaserActive Mega LD. I'm not going to lie, I have no idea what it is. It has a crazy name, looks crazy, and there are a bunch of pictures of it. Also one user on this entire site owns it, which is awesome beyond all belief.

So there you have it, the features. I knew you guys were all excited for me to do the features again. Another week, another set of features as I say. Well, I should probably stop trying to waste space now and say that tagline. As always, keep it tuned to channel three.

Oh yeah, Shimra nor RFgeneration condone the killing of babies. Unless they refuse to give up their candy of course and you don't want to look like a wimp for not being able to steal candy from a baby.



Posted on Jul 3rd 2007 at 11:22:38 PM by (Shimra)
Posted under Site News, Super Game Boy, Shaq Fu, features



After a long absense I am back, and with my return from Canada I provide you, the wonderful site patrons, outstanding features once again. What's the theme this week oh wonderful Shimra, you may be asking yourself. Well the theme of this week is non-existant. Look forward to my next features update though if you like themes. I'll give you a hint: vampire killer.

Anyway, the featured game this week is Shaq-Fu. Personally, I had a bit of fun playing this game, though I completely acknowledge it is a complete piece of crap. Even though it is terrible, I have to admit the ending of the game was one of the funniest things I have ever seen in any game and I highly recommend completing story mode just to see it.

Moving on the featured hardware is the Game Boy Color Atomic Purple, a model which I have always wanted due to being able to see the circuits. Going with the somewhat lackluster theme of the Game Boy Color the featured image is the Super Game Boy. This thing was fun as hell and it saddens me deeply the one for the Gamecube doesn't have any of the special features the original had. Finally our featured collection is that of enderxv2. He has a really awesome room consisting of multiple movie posters which definately caught my eye.

Well, there you have it. Sorry I did not provide a theme for the week, hell I don't even know if you guys enjoy themed weeks, but next time I assure you that there will be a theme. As always, keep it tuned to channel 3.



Posted on Jun 12th 2007 at 04:46:13 AM by (Shimra)
Posted under Site News, Hideo Kojima, features, weekly features, snatcher, zone of the enders



This week we are taking a look at a few of Hideo Kojima's more overlooked titles. You would think that with a name as big as his, these games would stand out just as much as the Metal Gear Solid franchise. Sadly that is not the case.

That being said, our featured game is Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner. This is one of my favorite games. It has the unrivaled cinematics you have come to grow and love from Hideo Kojima as well as enough action to keep one satisfied for months. Along with the featured game we have the featured image which is Snatcher, the acclaimed Sega CD game produced by Hideo Kojima. The featured collection is eternalblue81's collection which consists of nearly all of Hideo Kojima's games. Finally the featured hardware is the Gamecube modem. The logic behind this is because that thing is as funny as the scene in Metal Gear Solid 3 where Eva ramps the motorcycle off Revolver Ocelot's face.

Besides the games which I have mentioned, there are plent of other Hideo Kojima related games which are overlooked such as Policenauts, Boktai, and Tokimeki Memorial Drama. Hideo Kojima has a bit more under his belt than just the Metal Gear Solid series, and this week is dedicated to those games.



Posted on Jun 7th 2007 at 11:39:04 PM by (Shimra)
Posted under Site News, Weekly Features


Well to a certain extent that is. I received quite a bit of help from the users to determine the specifics of this week. I would like to thank those who gave me suggestions. To start off, the featured game is Sword Master, a very mediocre game that really doesn't have too much going for it. The featured hardware is the Sega 32 X. With the exception of a few diamonds in the rough, this, like Sword Master, doesn't have much going for it. The featured image is that of the hilarious cover of Valis III, thank you Dreamcaster for the recommendation. Finally, the featured collection is hydrobond's unbelievably awesome collection which consists of one game. That game, my fellow droogs, is World of Warcraft. It just goes to show that quality>quantity. And with that, adios and keep it tuned to channel 3.






Posted on Jun 7th 2007 at 11:27:33 PM by (Shimra)
Posted under Site News, Weekly Features


After last weeks amazingly awesome features, I pretty much decided there was absolutely no way in bloody hell I could top Tan. So, I do what I do best, I decided I would simply make everything about me. The game of the week just so happens to be one of my all time favorite RPGs, the screenshot of the week just so happens to be of my favorite  action game of all time(hard as balls too), the featured hardware is of a controller that is so unGodly uncomfortable I have blisters on my thumb from using the damn thing's d-pad while destroying all who oppose me in Capcom vs. SNK 2 EO. The featured collection is that of a user whom I've never talked to but have dreamt of having his username as my own, also his collection is nice and organized which I could only wish mine was like that.

So...Yay this week is about stuff relevant to me. Booyakasha to all those who disagree with the way I choose to do things around here. Actually, PM me because I'm running low on themes for the week <_<.
Anyway, the featured game is Shadow Hearts Covenant, and outstanding RPG from, gasp, Midway. The featured Screenshot is of Devil May Cry 3, which, if you have played the game, will make you cringe. The featured hardware is that of Nintendo's Wavebird, a fairly cool wireless controller. Finally the featured collection is that of Rajaat the Warbringer. Lots of NES games, nice cabinet, really organized. Damn I wish I could claim to be that organized.

Well there you have it. Sorry it isn't as outstanding as Tan's features. You only have to deal with this for a week my good chum.



Posted on Jun 7th 2007 at 02:18:17 AM by (Shimra)
Posted under Site News, Weekly Features


Yup. April Fools day is going to continue a bit longer as we focus on toddler stuff this week. This may or may not be fun. The featured game is Fisher Price's I can Remember, a game which I can proudly say I own. The featured image is that of Sesame Street ABC/123 which is yet another game I own. The featured collection is that of Cobra Blade, congrats on being nominated and do not take offense to having the featured collection. I simply made the connection between Cobra and G.I. Joe. Finally the featured hardware is the purple Nintendo Gamecube because...
1. Kids like purple.
2. Nintendo is kiddy.
3. Nintendo is kiddy.


April Fools. Anyway, keep it tuned to channel 3.






Posted on Jun 7th 2007 at 02:12:24 AM by (Shimra)
Posted under Site News, Weekly Features


After a long hiatus, the RFGeneration features are finally updated. My apologies about that. Kicking off this week we have a theme centered around a genre of games which seems to be unknown to the RFGeneration community. I am talking about the sports genre.


The featured game this time around is WWF Wrestlemania Challenge which I firmly believe is the wrestling counterpart to Tecmo Super Bowl. Our featured image is that of Ken Griffey Jr.'s Winning Run which at the time had some of the most gorgeous graphics. The featured hardware is the classic Sega Genesis controller which is one of the most comfortable controllers ever made. Finally, our featured collection is the collection of Rabusma, a user whom has multiple versions of many systems.


So there you have it. Hopefully with the addition of sports week RFGeneration can become a bit more diversified. As always, keep it tuned to Channel 3.






Posted on Jun 7th 2007 at 02:04:31 AM by (Shimra)
Posted under Site News, Weekly Features

Well everyone, here it is, the week we have all been waiting for. Yes, it is the week where Shimra presents another halfway thought out article and declares an even more poorly thought out week. Yes everyone, it is the week you have all been waiting for, it is of course Super Quirky Handheld Games Week.



Now that you have let the awesomeness seep in, I shall present to you the featured game of the week. It is an outstanding game where you take the role of a rookie defense attorney whom is quickly raising in the ranks. Yes I am of course talking about Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney. Our featured image is of Trace Memory, a unique point and click adventure for the DS. Our featured collection would be DevIancE's. The reason being that DevIancE has tons and tons of handheld games and systems, not to mention the name DevIancE is pretty amazing.



Well there you have it. As always, keep it tuned to Channel 3, and may we never forget Michael Collins.




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
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