Gaming Myths and Trivia - Mew in Pokémon Red, Blue & Yellow

For years and years gamers have discussed the many myths that reside in the original Pokémon games for the gameboy. One of my favourite and most popular in the Pokémon community is the appearance of Mew. Can you catch it wild? If so where is he found? Can you win him or find him? Does he require a cheat code or glitch? Find out in the video below

Coming Soon - The Secret of Mew in Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow

What is the truth behind Pokémon #151 in the original Gameboy games? The Answer and more coming soon!

Confessions Of A Gamer

We all have deep dark secrets, even when it comes to gaming. I've documented a few of mine, so here they are. Enjoy!

They're not that shocking... honestly Luigi, calm down

Being a Nintendo fan boy
Yes I admit (If you didn't already figure this out), I absolutely love anything and everything made by Nintendo. Mario, Zelda, Donkey Kong etc... and Zelda, if I didn't mention that one already. I still however enjoy and play lots of other games and consoles made by other companies.

Being a n00b online
I've played a lot of games online, and while I'm not terrible... I'm not that great either. Sure, if I practise a game for so long I'm decent, but I lack that competitive streak that makes you want to climb to the top of the leader boards.

I love & hate achievements/trophies
This a hard one to describe,  but while I try to collect as many achievements as I can, and I think they are great for the longevity of games... the problem is that I get so ridiculously frustrated when I can't achieve/obtain them... I know right, it drives me INSANE!

I Cannot play games out of order
So, I can't play sequels to games without playing the previous titles. Exceptions of this rule are games that don't have any particular order or timeline.

I don't care much for Final Fantasy
Before you start hating me, I have nothing against the games themselves personally. I'm not sure if it boils down to the fact that I'm not really into hardcore RPGs, or that I just don't care much for turn-based gameplay. I can definitely appreciate the game design, visuals and art direction of each game... just can't seem to get overly excited for them.

I really don't care for COD
If the previous confession didn't shock you, here is yet another. Call of Duty is kind of boring... I've played my fair share of COD, but don't think there is anything impressive about the games. I understand that what they do (first person shooting), they do well. But they just don't seem to bring anything original to the table, or anything new...

Well there you go, my deepest darkest gaming secrets... nothing too sinister, but I wouldn't openly confess to these either.

What are your gaming confessions?

Top 10 First Person Shooters

First Person Shooters, at the moment they are probably one of the most popular genres in gaming. And there are hundreds of titles out there, but which ones stand out of the crowd?

I wanted to do a top 5 list of First Person Shooters (or FPS), and realised how hard it is to only come up with 5. Here is my top 10 instead, I’ve spent a while trying to decide where I should place each game and finally decided on all their positions. Here they are:

          10. Black

Pew, pew pew... bullets, explosions and boddies!

This game came out for the xbox and ps2 a fair few years ago. This game is all about shooting. Incredible gun effects and sounds which overshadows the bare-bones story, but who needs a story with guns like these. This is as pure a shooters come and an absolute blast to play.

Top moment: Every time you reloaded, watching everything blur and focus in on the glistening and shiny weapons. These are some of the most beautifully detailed rifles and machine guns in any game.

       9. Far Cry: Instincts

Ahhh... another day in paradise!

There a now a few titles in the far cry series. Having played them all, my favourite definitely has to be Far Cry Instincts! You have a beautiful tropical island to explore, with lots of baddies to kill. The addition of super human powers, stealth mechanics, explosive weapons and vehicles all add to the fun.

Top Moment. Clawing enemy mercenaries into the air with your beastly powers! Ohhh yeahh!

       8. Oddworld: Strangers Wrath

Wasps and Fuzzles do not enjoy being in the same crossbow together

The Oddworld series holds dear to gamer’s hearts. Oddworld: Strangers Wrath was a true departure to the original side scrolling platforming of the originals, but a fantastic game none-the-less. The main character, “Stranger” is bounty hunter who hates guns. Instead he hunts his prey with a crossbow that fires an assortment of bugs and animals at foes with devastating and hilarious results. The whole game plays like a western movie, and the story will keep you hooked with mystery, intrigue and plot twists.

Top moment: setting up a trap of spiders that will wrap up and unsuspected enemy with webbing, then ambushing them with a fury of rapid-fire wasps!

7. Perfect Dark

The name's bond... oh wait a... no, no it's not

You play a female secret agent Jonah Dark through levels of espionage and hi-tech gadgetry, unravelling conspiracies along the way. While the single player & co-op missions hold up well on their own, the local multiplayer is were Perfect Dark really shines. While it uses its spiritual predecessor Goldeneye as it foundation, Perfect Dark adds a tone of extra modes, characters, weapons, maps as well as AI bots to the mix.

Top Moment: Playing as aliens in classic Goldeneye maps. Pure Awesome!

6. Team Fortress 2

It' looks cute, but it is not a kiddies game

Team Fortress 2 is the sequel to a popular mod that was thankfully realised and lovingly brought back to life by Valve. It is hands done one of the greatest class based multiplayer games of all time. Add in zany and distinctive characters, cartoony visuals and strategic gameplay that proves to be more than the standard run and gun affair. If your looking for a competitive yet team based shooter that is a mark above the rest, look no further. It'll be some the most fun you'll have online.

Top Moment: Taking down a target with the sniper class and then taunting them with your characters outrageous Aussie accent.

5. Metroid Prime Trilogy

A game that presses all the right buttons

Initially met with skepticism due to it's jump from traditional 2D platforming, the Metroid Prime games proved that the wheel can be re-invented. I wasn't able to choose just one game, as they all are just as fantastic as each other. The first introduced us to Samus in a first person, the second brought a darker tone to the series, while the third improved on every aspect and faithfully concluded the series. All the games manage to move forward from you typical shooter affair by offering environmental puzzles, exploration and platforming to mix it all up. If you can I urge you to buy the complete trilogy bundle for the Wii!

Top Moment: switching between Samus's morph ball mode to maneuver around the environment and deliver fatal bomb blasts.

4. The Battlefield Series

Hmm.. Me vs. chopper, who will win?

Military shooters are becoming so common nowadays that they can all tend to come across as more of the same. While such can be said about the single player aspect, each and every Battlefield game has delivered an exceptional multiplayer experience that I believe trumps all other military shooters (you heard me COD fans!). It's not just about head shots and killstreaks. The Battlefield series main hook is that it incorporates tactical squad based gameplay with its four character classes. Add vehicular combat, huge sprawling maps and a top-notch action, and you have yourself a recipe for a constantly successful series that delivers with each and every game.

Top Moment: knifing a seemingly unaware sniper who has positioned himself behind enemy lines, and then claiming his dog tag.

3. 007: Goldeneye

Is that a gun in your pocket?

What can I really say that hasn't already been said before about this game? 007: Goldeneye defined the first person shooters for consoles. Everything about this game was revolutionary, and while its success has attempted to be mimicked by it's remakes, nothing can match what it did for the genre. Fluid and seamless first person shooting in a fully realised 3d environment (on a console nonetheless), an extensive campaign with open ended mission, and an addictive split screen multiplayer that was the first of it's kind. All other condole FPS have Goldeneye to thank for their existence and success.

Top Moment: sneaking through the ducting in the facility and then proceeding to kill the soldiers in the restroom. Hehe.

2. Bioshock

The force is strong with this one

A spiritual successor to the original System Shock, Bioshock exceeded all expectations when it released. This game is truly captivating, everything from it's dynamic underwater setting, powerfully motivated characters, unique combat and RPG elements. Bioshock is just dripping with atmosphere and there is so much narrative in every detail of its environments. So if you haven’t played Bioshock before, would you kindly do yourself a favor?

Top Moment: Experimenting with weapon and plasmid combos, truly electrifying!

1. Half Life 2

Giant portal opening in the sky... that can't be good

If there were one game to take the throne of Best first person shooter, Half Life 2 would have to be my choice. Half Life 2 is quite simply a technical masterpiece. Everything from its gritty realistic graphic, amazing physics engine, dynamic lighting and the way everything in the environment reacts to one another. It’s is absolutely one the most immersive and rich gaming experiences of its decade. To top it all off, you have terrifying and varied enemies (From the combine foot troops to those pesky headcrabs), an interesting and satisfying arsenal (Gravity Gun) and characters and a story that will keep you hooked all the way through its episodic chapters. If only Valve could count to 3…

Top Moment: Gravity Gun… enough said.

There you have it folks. What are your favourite First Person Shooters of all time?

Coming Soon: My Top 10 First Person Shooters

Brace yourself! Coming soon is my personal list of the best First Person Shooters.

What is your number 1?