Released: November 12^th 2009
Platform: Wii

Mini Series Part 1:
General Review
Storyline: 4/5

First of all I must say that I am a long time Harvest Moon Addict. If I could spend as much time actually working as I have on farming chores, well lets just say I would have a much nicer apartment. When I found out about this game 2 weeks before it was released I was startled by the fact that I didn’t know about it sooner.

If your new to the Harvest Moon series it is a long running series that has been serving an ever increasing niche fan base since its first release on Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Based around owning and running a farm this game may not seem like fun to many, but if you actually try it chances are you will understand why it’s one of the longest running game series around.

I reserved my copy the week before release and even skipped class to wait for my copy to come. Unfortunately for me EBGames didn’t call when it arrived, as they have for EVERY OTHER game I have reserved, but oh well. I managed to crash my bike halfway home as I peddled along the trail, I love being a student.

Anyway, it’s been about 2 weeks since I started playing and I have decided to do a mini series guide/ tips and tricks for this game, as I am absolutely delighted by this title. This part 1 is just a general review to let you know what its all about.

The story line is once again about restoring the land and reviving the town. You must restore 5 bells to there frame and ring them with the help of the Harvest Sprites and the Harvest Goddess. I am currently only at the fifth bell and don’t want to ruin the story line for myself yet. I will say that I am positive there is a second part that requires the regrowth of the withered Tree of Goddess Tree that the Harvest Goddess stands before. I am a little confused why I am hear as the intro just shows you pulling up in a wagon and getting slapped with a bill for $5000?

The next part will include new features and a graphic review. If you’re desperate for more be sure to check out check out Freyashawk’s guide online at http://harvestmoonforever.blogspot.com/ or the Official Strategy Guide over at Amazon!

Resident Evil 5
PS3, Xbox 360,

Rating: 4.5/5

Review By: John Malcolm

The people at Capcom have done it again with the latest edition to the Resident Evil Franchise.

The player navigates Chris Redfield or the series newest protagonist; Sheva Alomar through swamps, ancient Swahili villages, temples, caves, and high-tech research facilities; all filled with hordes of zombies and creatures you have only seen in nightmares. With the ultimate goal of rescuing Chris’ partner from the original Resident Evil; Jill Valentine, and a final match off with the series’ main antagonist; the machiavellian Albert Wesker, long-time fans will feel a satisfied sense of nostalgia while new players will be too busy having fun to be majorly concerned with the story elements. If anything I can see new players wanting to go buy the old titles even more after playing this gem.

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