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May 14, 2010

Mega Man 2 is an awesome game that you can play on your Wii

Filed under: Gaming — Tyler @ 8:47 pm

Mega Man 2 - Air Man Stage

The Wii Virtual Console is really an amazing invention. It lets you download old-school games directly to your Nintendo Wii. One game that you really need to play if you haven’t already, is called, Mega Man 2. This game is very awesome. In Mega Man 2 you play the character of Mega Man, a robot created by Dr. Light. You are an interesting kind of robot, because you can gain the abilities of other robots that you defeat in combat. In this game you also get certain upgrades and a robot helper, named Rush the robot dog. This is cool because Rush helps you move around the game, either by turning into a giant springboard, a horizontal moving jet, or a hovering platform. The music in this game is amazing. It sounds like some high-energy progressive rock music with electronic themes. Each stage is great, because the levels have a specific look and feel that is related to the boss you are going to face. This is great for the setting. It gives the game a very immersive feel.

Here are some hints when you play Mega Man 2. First of all you should be shooting as much as you can. The reason for this is because certain enemies can drop items. These items include bonus health, added ammo for your special weapons, or even in some cases there is a small percentage chance that a dead enemy will drop a Mega Man face, which is actually a 1UP or free life. So if you are in an area where there are lots of smaller enemies that spawn frequently and you are low on health or ammo. Go ahead and blast them over and over again and try and see what they drop. Another tip is that 1UPs respawn (reappear) when you die. So if you are able to pick up more than one 1UPs in a stage and you are close to dying, it is ok to die if you remember to grab the 1UPs over again. Another important thing to remember is that there are “E” energy tanks in the game. You can use them by hitting start and selecting the “E” tank. These energy tanks will fill your health to the max, so be sure to pick them up as often as you can. These items don’t respawn if you die so be careful. The one good thing is that even if you die, the tanks stay in your inventory. A good stage to start the game on would be Air Man stage, this level is pretty easy to beat and you can kill Air Man with only your primary weapon if you are careful. Once you play the Metal Man stage and defeat Metal Man you will get the special weapon called the, “Metal Blade.” This weapon seriously owns and you can shoot it in all 8 directions and it does excellent damage. I recommend getting this weapon as soon as you can.

The bosses that you fight in Mega Man 2 are very fun to battle against and the fights are usually intense. It may take you several tries to defeat a boss and the best way to fight them is to try and memorize their fighting and jumping patterns. Sometimes the best way to fight against a boss is to be evasive and jump over their attacks and avoid them. This will give you openings to get a few shots off. But other times you’ll find that the best tactic is to take a hit from a boss and blast them as much as you can in order to inflict more damage to them then they do to you, and then destroy them. Defeating an enemy boss is very rewarding and satisfying because the music is cool and you basically teleport to your base and get upgraded. The whole upgrade sequence is nothing short of rad, and you will feel good when it happens.

Overall Mega Man 2 is challenging but not impossible to beat. I think it is easier than Mega Man 1, and it has good replay value, mostly because of the music. One important thing to keep in the back of your mind while playing Mega Man 2 is not to let yourself get frustrated. And when you die, just try and remember the patterns that lead you to your death, and try not to repeat them. Mega Man 2 makes you use your brain and is more than a simple action game. It helps you to memorize patterns, which is good for building intelligence. Remember that some areas like certain spots that have power-ups are only accessible if you use your Rush Dog robotic helper. Also some places like the large ravine in the Heat Man stage that can be completely bypassed by using the Rush Jet. If you like action platform games, then you are going to love Mega Man 2. Leave a comment if you have beaten it before or if you are stuck in an area!

-Tyler

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The Wet Burrito at Ted’s Place with Carne Asada was Gigantic

Filed under: Reviews — Tyler @ 6:13 pm

Ted’s Place – For Gourmet Fast Food

23990 Aliso Creek Rd.

Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

OPEN: Monday – Saturday 6AM – 9PM, Sunday 7AM – 9PM

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Big thanks to my friend, Brandon Tash for bringing me to Ted’s Place. This is one of his favorite places to eat, and now I can really see why. At first when we drove up to Ted’s Place I was sort of confused. It looked like it was the size of a restaurant, but it had the images and menus and specials that looked like a diner or a fast food place. When we got inside I saw a large counter that wrapped around the store, it had a self-serve tortilla chip area, salsa bar (no not the dancing, I’m talking about the condiment), there was a place to get pickled carrots, and an unlimited soda fountain, and even a horchata dispenser. When I got to the ordering area I was blown away by the menu. There is over 190 items available on the menu to order. This number doesn’t even count the specials that were hand written.

Fortunately, I had an idea of what I wanted to order. I knew that I wanted Mexican food. And I was pleased to see that they had a wide selection of Tacos, Burritos, Enchiladas, Quesadillas, Plates, and Taquitos, and Fajitas. I thought for a moment and decided on getting a Wet Burrito. This was one of the best dining decisions of my life. Since it was evening when we ordered the meal was delivered to our table. This is different from lunch time when you have to pick your food up at the counter. So anyway, before the meal was delivered, Brandon and I got some snacks from the counter. We got tortilla chips, pickled carrots (which were doused in vinegar and tasted pretty good) and I also got some horchata to drink. Then, when the Wet Burrito hit my table I was in food heaven! The Wet Burrito was HUGE! It was the largest Burrito I’ve ever had in my entire life! The thing was the size of a large dinner plate, NO JOKE. It came with rice and beans and lots of red sauce.

But here’s the special thing that happened with my burrito: When I ordered it, the lady at the register asked me what kind of meat I wanted in the burrito. Being a man of wisdom, instead of simply blurting out an answer, I decided to ask a question. So I asked, “What kind of meat do you recommend? What’s your favorite?” And without hesitation the lady said, “Carne Asada!” and I was so glad she answered me honestly without beating around the bush. So I decided to take her advice and get it with Carne Asada. So when the Wet Burrito finally came to my table and I took a bite, it was like eating a perfectly cooked Carne Asada steak that was sliced into thin pieces. It was delicious. Each fork-full, had beans and rice and was covered in sauce, and the meat was amazing. At first I thought that it was going to be too much food. But I ate half of it without really noticing. My friend Brandon, was amazed at how much progress I was making with the burrito.

I was almost able to eat the whole thing with the rice and beans and everything. But I stopped myself before I exploded. I felt really full even though all I had to eat that day was a small bowl of cereal. The Wet Burrito was so much food that I didn’t need to eat dinner or lunch the next day. All I ate the next day was some cereal and a Caramel Macchiato, which was delicious by the way. Honestly, I still feel full from that burrito and it’s been 2 days later. All I’ve had to eat was a ham sandwich and another caramel macchiato. I think these things are going to make me fat but I love them.

Overall I think Ted’s is an amazing place to eat. The service is fast, the meals are huge and the prices are reasonable. The Wet Burrito I ordered cost me $9.00 plus tax. And that came with unlimited horchata and rice and beans. The next time I go to eat there, I will probably make sure not to eat breakfast or anything else that day. The reason is because there is so much food. If you like Wet Burrito’s lathered in red sauce and cheese and you love Carne Asada, you will probably be very happy with the Wet Burrito from Ted’s Place!