Sunday, December 11, 2022

The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda is a long-running series of action-adventure video games developed and published by Nintendo. A young hero named Link is tasked with saving Princess Zelda and vanquishing Ganon. The puzzles in these games are notoriously difficult, and the characters and storylines are epic. Since the 1986 release of the first Legend of Zelda game, the series has developed into one of the most well-known and significant in video game history. The most recent mainline game in the series, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, was released in 2017.

The Legend of Zelda was developed by Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto and his team for Nintendo. Many of Nintendo's most well-known brands and characters, including Mario, Donkey Kong, and The Legend of Zelda, are credited to Miyamoto, one of the most important figures in the video game industry. Since joining Nintendo in 1977, Miyamoto has worked on some of the most well-known games in the series. He is regarded as one of the greatest video game creators ever.

Link, the main protagonist of The Legend of Zelda games, has undergone several changes over time. In the original games in the series, Link was portrayed as a young, green-clad hero who was equipped with a sword and shield and entrusted with rescuing Princess Zelda and defeating Ganon. As the story has gone on, Link's traits and abilities have evolved. In later games, Link gained new abilities including the ability to transform into a wolf or a rabbit, as well as a range of new outfits. Link's personality and behavior have also gained more complexity and richness.  In the majority of games, Link has been a silent hero. Although his core traits have remained same throughout the series, Link has overall has evolved.

Princess Zelda, the titular character of The Legend of Zelda series, has suffered some changes to the story. She was portrayed in the early Zelda games as a hapless damsel in need of Link's assistance. The character has, however, been given more flexibility and a larger role in later games. In some video games, Zelda is represented as a fearsome sorceress who uses magic to help Link on his adventure. She has previously been depicted as a brave and talented warrior who fights alongside Link in video games. Although Zelda has changed over the series, her core traits have kept the same, her personality and depth have grown.

The main adversary of The Legend of Zelda series has remained Ganon, also known as Ganondorf, despite the series' villains changing over time. In the early games of the series, Ganon was shown as a large, pig-like creature with great power and magical abilities. But in later games, Ganon's appearance and abilities have altered, and he is now depicted as a more human-like character with a range of magical abilities. Ganon has also been depicted as possessing the Triforce of Power, a potent magical object that grants its bearer superhuman strength and global influence.  Ganon is still Link and Hyrule's main foe and the greatest threat, despite the fact that he has been presented differently throughout the series.

It is challenging to determine the "best" Legend of Zelda game because the series' titles have been praised highly by both critics and players. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which was released in 1998 and is frequently cited as one of the greatest video games of all time.  It has a Metacritic score of 99.  The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which was released in 2017 and won widespread praise for its open-world game design and breathtaking visuals, are two of the most well-known games in the series. Breath of the Wild has a Metacritic score of 97.  In the end, personal preferences and perspectives will determine which game in the series is the best for each induvial.

The video game industry has been significantly impacted by the Legend of Zelda titles, and many other games and game developers have been influenced by them. The Legend of Zelda video games also have a devoted fan base, and the franchise has established itself as a cultural landmark for many gamers. Overall, the Legend of Zelda series helped define the action-adventure genre.

Saturday, December 10, 2022

Hammer Horror


Throughout the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, Hammer Film Productions released many British horror movies under the Hammer Horror banner. The movies are renowned for their gothic aesthetic and utilization of vivid, excessive violence and gore. The Curse of Frankenstein, The Mummy, and Dracula are a few of the best-known Hammer Horror movies. The movies were huge hits at the time and contributed to the resurgence of Gothic horror in popular culture.

British actor Christopher Lee starred in numerous Hammer Horror productions. The company's Dracula flicks, such as Dracula, Dracula: Prince of Darkness, and Dracula Has Risen from the Grave, feature him most prominently as Count Dracula. In addition, Lee portrayed the title character in The Curse of Frankenstein as well as Kharis, the mummy in The Mummy and its follow-ups. He frequently worked with Hammer Film Productions, contributing to the design of the studio's horror movies.

Another British actor who frequently starred in Hammer Horror movies was Peter Cushing. In addition to playing Dr. Van Helsing in several of the studio's Dracula movies, he is best remembered for his depiction of Dr. Victor Frankenstein in The Curse of Frankenstein and its sequels. The Revenge of Frankenstein's mad scientist Baron Frankenstein and The Curse of the Werewolf's werewolf hunter Dr. J.T. Lawrence are two additional classic horror roles that Cushing performed for Hammer Film Productions. Cushing, like Christopher Lee, was a significant character in the Hammer Horror film genre and contributed to developing its distinguishing look.

In 1976, the final Hammer Horror movie was created. Christopher Lee and Nastassja Kinski starred in the Dennis Wheatley novel-to-movie adaptation of To the Devil a Daughter. Before Hammer Film Productions was forced to close due to bankruptcy, it was the final movie they ever made. However, the firm eventually came back to life and has since created several non-horror movies, such as the 2010 thriller Let Me In.

The Star Wars film series and the Hammer Horror series are not directly related. However, Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee, who had pivotal roles in the Hammer Horror movies, also made an appearance in the Star Wars series. Cushing played Grand Moff Tarkin in the original Star Wars movie, while Lee played Count Dooku in the prequel trilogy. The performers who participated in both film series overlap, although there is no direct relationship between the two.

Saturday, January 29, 2022

Pokémon Legends: Arceus with a POKEMON Newbie!

In this video, hear a Pokémon newbie's thought on Pokémon Legends: Arceus. I have a little expericnce with the Pokémon franchise. I dabbeled with Pokemon Pearl on the Virtual Console on the 3DS and I tried a couple of free-to-play Pokémon games. This is the first Pokémon game that I have dove into. I'm a huge fan of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild which is why I wanted to play this game.

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Should You Buy XBOX ONE X in 2022?

In 2021, I purchased an XBOX ONE X and several games. I also gave Game Pass a try. In this video, I share my thoughts about getting the XBOX ONE so late into its lifecycle as a console. Is this a good buy for 2022, with the Series X being hard to find or over priced?


Thursday, December 23, 2021

I Saved $50 on MOVIES and a PS4 GAME at DOLLAR TREE!

In this video, I go through the items I purchased during a visit to the Dollar Tree on 12/22/21. I have listed affiliate links below to show the savings on these items from this haul video.

MOVIES:
Zoolander / Zoolander No. 2: The Magnum Edition (Double Feature)
Price at the time of recording: $13.35

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country [Blu-ray]
Price at the time of recording: $7.98

Star Trek VIII: First Contact (Remastered) [Blu-ray]
Price at the time of recording: $7.49

Star Trek IX: Insurrection / Star Trek X: Nemesis (Double Feature)
Price at the time of recording: $12.98

Arrival [Blu-ray]
Price at the time of recording: $6.96

GAME:
Scribblenauts Showdown - PlayStation 4
Price at the time of recording: $8.97

TOTAL PRICE at Dollar Tree = $8.80 (before sales tax)
TOTAL PRICE on Amazon = $57.73 (before sales tax)
TOTAL SAVINGS = $48.93!

Sunday, March 29, 2020

Jimmy's Toys Plays MINECRAFT Part 09 - The Journey Ends?

Part nine of Jimmy's Toys Plays Minecraft is available now! In this episode, Jimmy continues his exploration of his Minecraft world. Will it be the last one?!?

I hope you enjoy this series of Minecraft Playthrough videos with Jimmy's Toys! Thanks for watching. I'll catch you on the flippity flip.

Saturday, March 28, 2020

Jimmy's Toys Plays MINECRAFT Part 08 - Mountain Exploration


My daily adventure in Minecraft continues.  Part eight of Jimmy's Toys plays Minecraft is available now.  In between episodes, I gather some coal and crafted a few items, and now it's time to explore once again!  I venture out across the snowy mountains and down to back down to sea level.

You can follow me on Twitter and Instagram @JimmysToys!I hope you enjoy this series of Minecraft Playthrough videos with Jimmy's Toys!  Thanks for watching.

Friday, March 27, 2020

Jimmy's Toys Plays MINECRAFT Part 07 - Exploring the NETHER

My Minecraft playthrough continues in the seventh part of my adventure. I go through the portal and explore the Nether a lot more! Did I find anything exciting? Watch to see my trek through the nether.

I hope you enjoy this series of Minecraft Playthrough videos with Jimmy's Toys!  You can follow me on Twitter and Instagram @JimmysToys!


Thanks for watching. I'll catch you on the flippity flip.

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Jimmy's Toys Plays MINECRAFT Part 06 - Snowy Cottage

In the latest edition of Jimmy's Toys Plays Minecraft, I find a zombie monster spawner and then return to the mountain top to start building a tiny cabin.

I hope you enjoy this series of Minecraft Playthrough videos with Jimmy's Toys!  You can follow me on Twitter and Instagram @JimmysToys!


Thanks for watching. I'll catch you on the flippity flip.

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Jimmy's Toys Plays MINECRAFT Part 05 - Farming and Nether Portal ALREADY!



My Minecraft playthrough continues in the fifth part of my adventure. I explore a little more and then start farming wheat and potatoes, along with the sugar cane. I climb the mountain and choose a play for the Nether Portal!

I hope you enjoy this series of Minecraft Playthrough videos with Jimmy's Toys! Thanks for watching. I'll catch you on the flippity flip.

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Jimmy's Toys Plays MINECRAFT Part 04 - Exploring the Hidden RAVINE


The adventure continues in Part 04, of my playthrough Minecraft.  I explore the ravine that was located underground nearby my spawning point.  This new world has proven to be resource rich.  I'm off to the best start I've ever had in a game of Minecraft.

I hope you enjoy this series of Minecraft Playthrough videos with Jimmy's Toys!

Thanks for watching. I'll catch you on the flippity flip.

Monday, March 23, 2020

Jimmy's Toys Plays MINECRAFT Part 03

The adventure continues in the third part of the Minecraft playthrough. Jimmy continues to discover the secrets of his new world. He digs deep underground on his way to discover new riches!

 I hope you enjoy this series of Minecraft Playthrough videos with Jimmy's Toys!  Thanks for watching. I'll catch you on the flippity flip.

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Jimmy's Toys Plays MINECRAFT Part 02

After surviving the first day and night in a new world of Minecraft, Jimmy returns, to explore the area. It seems that the resources are plentiful in this area, which will help for a great start to a new game of Minecraft!

I hope you enjoy this Minecraft Playthrough with Jimmy's Toys!  Thanks for watching. I'll catch you on the flippity flip.