FA+
Shop
Happy New Year + Reflection of 2010
15 years ago
Well, folks. Today's a new day of 2011, so I wish you all a Happy New Year!
I must say, 2010 had it's ups and downs and I would not consider it a favorite yet I do find it bittersweet. I have several reasons and I would point it out for you all. Remember, this is my listings of what I've been through in year 2010 and what I find it major point of my life.
NEGATIVE POINTERS:
The Passing of Frank Frazetta - February 9, 1928 – May 10, 2010. The guy who did the artwork of Conan the Barbarian and many awesome galleries is the first awesome man to pass away. As an fellow artist, I'am sadden to see such marvelous artist come to an end. But his awesome work will live on and continue to inspire us.
The Passing of Ronnie James Dio - July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010. Dio was one of the rockers I have listen during my childhood and to see him gone, it was really sad. We'll hope that whenever that'll be a thunderstorm, it'll be Dio's spirit, along with other rock star legends, who would rock the heavens!
The Passing of Leslie Neilson - February 11, 1926 – November 28, 2010. The news of his passing has dishearten me deeply. I loved the Naked Gun-series and his other films (like Wrongfully Accused and Dracula: Dead and Loving It), so you guys would imagine such loss. A man like that deserve to live to 100 years. I had a childhood dream once, to have that man voice-cast one of my characters I've made if I went big. Alas, that dream is shattered with Leslie's passing. Now, it is the angels turn to laugh.
Idol artist went wacko - As you probably have heard from one of my earlier journals, one of my admired artist went bit crazy this year (of unknown cause and out of respect, she STILL stay anonymous). Fortunately, I heard she's recovering from the incident and she's well. That really brightens my day and I hope she'll make a full recovery soon. Hang on there, girl! =D
BARELY NO ART?! - Yup, I haven't made too much progress with the art department. Mainly because of my new work as an video rental store-assistant. It's much tiresome than you think! ...Oh and I got a bit lazy. ^^; Fortunately, this year wasn't entirely art-less, since I manage to muster up some juicy pics, but that's not enough for me. I even have late commissions to work with, so please bare with me a bit longer! >A<
POSITIVE POINTERS:
The Games are GREAT! - Damn straight! This year's games are awesome and worthwhile! I could mention five games that I would consider to be my top favorites of 2010 and as a bonus, I'll offer a short review from my personal experience!
Here is my top 4 runners of 2010!
4. God of War III - Dear lord, is this game BRUTAL. Epic, yes, but brutal! The fights are great, the graphics are marvelous and that little ball of hate FINALLY gets his revenge and DIE! The reason why it's the 4th place is because, well, it's short. ^^;
3. Metroid: Other M - Sure, Samus won't shut-up about her self-monologue, but the game is top-notched nonetheless! The new gameplay system is what Metroid truly needed for its return and I hope that'll be a sequel. The story is terrific, it has several touching moments and have interesting yet few characters in it. I bloody hope, however, that in the sequel, she would talk LESS and ditch that boring ponytail businesswoman hairstyle! I want the thick and flowing adventuress hairstyle back, dang it!
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y5.....llos/samus.png
2. Solatorobo - At long last, the spiritual sequel of Tail Concerto I've long been waiting for several years has finally come to my grasps and I love it! The gameplay is surprisingly similar to TC, with minor changes and several improvements. The graphic is pretty good in Nintendo DS-standards and despite being all Japanese, it is easy to understand what is going on with the plot! It has three playtime worth of replay values and plenty of downloadable contents! The only downside is the difficulty of controlling the different controls of your mech's several modes. It also give you that unsatisfying feeling of the need to extend the storyline, and just so you know, the game have two story arcs to play through. Fortunately, it's DLCs does help out with this issue a bit.
1. Mass Effect 2 - The VG-bomb! I love Mass Effect-series, so I wouldn't doubt for the second to buy this, I was right on the money! Sweet mother of mercy, the story, the gameplay, the characters! This game is badass, it feels like Chuck Norris made this game! Still, like every issue in sci-fi stories, it includes human-faced aliens that I loathe so much (asari, drell and (hopefully not) quarians), but the game is so bloody great that I let it go the subject completely! The game has earned the Gametrailers' Game of the Year-award and I think it deserve it! Hell, I would buy the PS3-version of it once it hits the marked on January! A game that marvelous deserves also the 1st place of my favorite games of 2010! =D
I got a job! - Old news, but whatever! I got a job as an video rental store-assistant in late summer and though it is tiresome, I enjoyed it. Makes my life go in motion. Though I may some day have to abandon it to pursue my dreams, my place for now will be there. Besides, I need to earn a buck to get food, y'know. xD
Onkel Krillos! Yup, I have officially become an uncle of an baby boy! He was born on 23rd December, the day before Christmas. ...Does that make him an semi-Jesus? ...Bah! Whatever! I'am an uncle and I'am proud of it. I'll shall show my nephew the love, joy and humor life it offers and I'll do it in style! :excited:
That is all about how I spent my year. Hope it wasn't too wasteful. ^^;
As for my resolutions of this new year, it's simple. Live long and hope I make ALOT more better progress with my art than last year!
Thank you all for reading this silly rant and I wish you all a Happy New Year~!
With macho-love,
Kristoffer "Krillos" Brandberg
I must say, 2010 had it's ups and downs and I would not consider it a favorite yet I do find it bittersweet. I have several reasons and I would point it out for you all. Remember, this is my listings of what I've been through in year 2010 and what I find it major point of my life.
NEGATIVE POINTERS:
The Passing of Frank Frazetta - February 9, 1928 – May 10, 2010. The guy who did the artwork of Conan the Barbarian and many awesome galleries is the first awesome man to pass away. As an fellow artist, I'am sadden to see such marvelous artist come to an end. But his awesome work will live on and continue to inspire us.
The Passing of Ronnie James Dio - July 10, 1942 – May 16, 2010. Dio was one of the rockers I have listen during my childhood and to see him gone, it was really sad. We'll hope that whenever that'll be a thunderstorm, it'll be Dio's spirit, along with other rock star legends, who would rock the heavens!
The Passing of Leslie Neilson - February 11, 1926 – November 28, 2010. The news of his passing has dishearten me deeply. I loved the Naked Gun-series and his other films (like Wrongfully Accused and Dracula: Dead and Loving It), so you guys would imagine such loss. A man like that deserve to live to 100 years. I had a childhood dream once, to have that man voice-cast one of my characters I've made if I went big. Alas, that dream is shattered with Leslie's passing. Now, it is the angels turn to laugh.
Idol artist went wacko - As you probably have heard from one of my earlier journals, one of my admired artist went bit crazy this year (of unknown cause and out of respect, she STILL stay anonymous). Fortunately, I heard she's recovering from the incident and she's well. That really brightens my day and I hope she'll make a full recovery soon. Hang on there, girl! =D
BARELY NO ART?! - Yup, I haven't made too much progress with the art department. Mainly because of my new work as an video rental store-assistant. It's much tiresome than you think! ...Oh and I got a bit lazy. ^^; Fortunately, this year wasn't entirely art-less, since I manage to muster up some juicy pics, but that's not enough for me. I even have late commissions to work with, so please bare with me a bit longer! >A<
POSITIVE POINTERS:
The Games are GREAT! - Damn straight! This year's games are awesome and worthwhile! I could mention five games that I would consider to be my top favorites of 2010 and as a bonus, I'll offer a short review from my personal experience!
Here is my top 4 runners of 2010!
4. God of War III - Dear lord, is this game BRUTAL. Epic, yes, but brutal! The fights are great, the graphics are marvelous and that little ball of hate FINALLY gets his revenge and DIE! The reason why it's the 4th place is because, well, it's short. ^^;
3. Metroid: Other M - Sure, Samus won't shut-up about her self-monologue, but the game is top-notched nonetheless! The new gameplay system is what Metroid truly needed for its return and I hope that'll be a sequel. The story is terrific, it has several touching moments and have interesting yet few characters in it. I bloody hope, however, that in the sequel, she would talk LESS and ditch that boring ponytail businesswoman hairstyle! I want the thick and flowing adventuress hairstyle back, dang it!
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y5.....llos/samus.png
2. Solatorobo - At long last, the spiritual sequel of Tail Concerto I've long been waiting for several years has finally come to my grasps and I love it! The gameplay is surprisingly similar to TC, with minor changes and several improvements. The graphic is pretty good in Nintendo DS-standards and despite being all Japanese, it is easy to understand what is going on with the plot! It has three playtime worth of replay values and plenty of downloadable contents! The only downside is the difficulty of controlling the different controls of your mech's several modes. It also give you that unsatisfying feeling of the need to extend the storyline, and just so you know, the game have two story arcs to play through. Fortunately, it's DLCs does help out with this issue a bit.
1. Mass Effect 2 - The VG-bomb! I love Mass Effect-series, so I wouldn't doubt for the second to buy this, I was right on the money! Sweet mother of mercy, the story, the gameplay, the characters! This game is badass, it feels like Chuck Norris made this game! Still, like every issue in sci-fi stories, it includes human-faced aliens that I loathe so much (asari, drell and (hopefully not) quarians), but the game is so bloody great that I let it go the subject completely! The game has earned the Gametrailers' Game of the Year-award and I think it deserve it! Hell, I would buy the PS3-version of it once it hits the marked on January! A game that marvelous deserves also the 1st place of my favorite games of 2010! =D
I got a job! - Old news, but whatever! I got a job as an video rental store-assistant in late summer and though it is tiresome, I enjoyed it. Makes my life go in motion. Though I may some day have to abandon it to pursue my dreams, my place for now will be there. Besides, I need to earn a buck to get food, y'know. xD
Onkel Krillos! Yup, I have officially become an uncle of an baby boy! He was born on 23rd December, the day before Christmas. ...Does that make him an semi-Jesus? ...Bah! Whatever! I'am an uncle and I'am proud of it. I'll shall show my nephew the love, joy and humor life it offers and I'll do it in style! :excited:
That is all about how I spent my year. Hope it wasn't too wasteful. ^^;
As for my resolutions of this new year, it's simple. Live long and hope I make ALOT more better progress with my art than last year!
Thank you all for reading this silly rant and I wish you all a Happy New Year~!
With macho-love,
Kristoffer "Krillos" Brandberg
RPX
~rpx
happy new year
Boxice
~boxice
Happy new year 2011!!!!
TheLoneWolf12666
~thelonewolf12666
Have a Happy New Year!!
