Jessi Combs 1980-2019

By now many of you know, but just in case Jessi Combs, former host of Xtreme 4X4 as well as Mythbusters passed away in a tragic Jet-Car accident while attempting a land speed record. She has previously held records for this and this attempt was reportedly trying to hit around 500 miles an hour. She will be greatly missed by many, and we at Savior Gaming hope the gaming gods bring her and her family peace and glory.

Star Wars Episode 9 poster revealed

star wars episode 9 Along time ago in a galaxy far far away some Star Wars fans complained J.J Abrams ripped off Star Wars when he did The Force Awakens . I personally disagree; I’d say he paid omage to it but there was enough difference to have it be it’s own movie. But I digress. When I see this poster I immediately think of a poster I’ve seen for Return of the Jedi or rather “Revenge of the Jedi” as it was originally going to be called.

rev of the jedi The poster For Skywalker looks pretty but I can’t help but wonder how much of will be a Jedi retread. Also, another point I have to ask because a friend pointed it out, are we the only ones getting a Lion King vibe from the poster? May the gaming gods bring you glory.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian trailer

So D23 was this weekend and we got some big Star Wars news, including two trailers dropped. The Mandalorian on Disney+ is pretty much looking to be a show about the bounty hunters of the Star Wars universe ( for casual fans, Mandalorians are the race and enemies of the Jedi that Jango and Boba Fett belong to, hence the main character’s garb.) While the trailer doesn’t give many plot keys, I do like the western vibe and the main character does look like a badass. It looks like it’s shaping up to be a cool show. May the gaming gods bring you glory.

Cruella, Kit Harington and Black Panther’s Return: Everything We Learned at D23 Day Two — Variety

Not to be outdone by the avalanche of series orders and casting announcements bolstering the new streaming series Disney Plus, Walt Disney Studios showed off its film wares in a marathon presentation at D23 on Saturday. The Anaheim, Calif. expo brought star power, if perhaps fewer surprises than Friday’s presentation, as fans in princess and…

via Cruella, Kit Harington and Black Panther’s Return: Everything We Learned at D23 Day Two — Variety

Dragon Ball Z Budokai

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Well, after one of the longest stretches I’ve ever done on this blog, I’m nearly at it’s end after covering DragonBall Z: The Buu Saga so I thought I’d take a look at the first DBZ game I ever played. Budokai covers the beginnings of Dragonball Z ( The Saiyan Saga) to Dragonball Z: Android Saga (Cell Games) and is essentially an old school fighter. For most part, I have to admit, the game follows the events of the show faithfully to a reasonable degree. The controls are solid enough and the combos are simple enough to execute. The cut-scenes are pretty well replicated and with the classic voice actors, narrator and so,me of the show’s classic music and a great feel for the fans. Besides story mode, there are the usual vs mode but you can also face off in the famous World Martial Arts Tournament.

There are some down sides to the game however. The character roster is pretty limited and doesn’t go past the Android saga and doesn’t touch the movies. Also I don’t like that transformations take spaces in your attack inventory in which you only get 7 slots; Goku has 4 transformations which takes most of his attack slots. Another detail I don’t like is the beam attacks just look like puffs of light and have no range to them what so ever; normal ki blasts are far more effective and have a way farther reach. Because of the small roster and limited game modes, the game will eventually get stale but its fun for a go if you are inclined and worth a play. May the gaming gods bring you glory.

Wipeout Omega Collection

One of the free games on the PS4 this month, I figured I would check this one out. I have to say, I was not a fan. There wasn’t anything really wrong with it. Graphically it is a beautiful game, the sound is great and it controls beautifully. Each race feels different as does each vehicle. FLying around the track never felt like a chore at all, even tho I did notice seemingly tiny mistakes could be brutal on your finish.

For me, I just did not have fun with the experience. It felt pretty much like every other racing game I have ever played really. This isn’t a bad thing if you like racing games and are a big fan of them, but for a casual player of them like me, there was just no reason for me to play it over any of the other games I have.

I don’t say this to discourage anyone else from playing it. In fact, if you look up other reviews the game has many great ones, and I am not even bashing the game. From a technical standpoint, the game is solid. It is just for me personally, the game isn’t worth playing and I got it for free. Best wishes and may the gaming gods bring you glory.

Disaster Report 4 Summer Memories Trailer

Disaster Report 4 is an interesting idea. Having never played the series I must say I am intrigued. Essentially after a disaster, you must escape the city with the help of other survivors you find along the way. But in this action-adventure game, every decision you make might not create a new friend, it could create an enemy. The latest trailer shows many of the actions and choices you will have to make as you decide if you are going it alone, are looking to get as much help as possible if you survive at all. Best wishes and may the gaming gods bring you glory.

 

DragonBall Z: The Buu Saga

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The greatest foe the Z fighters have face to this day is revealed at the end of Dragonball Z: Buu Saga (Tournament) and the Supreme Kai and his assistant have enlisted the help of Goku and his friends to save the universe before it’s too late. A dark wizard created a magical being called Buu that was sealed away and is being revived by the creator’s son Babidi. Babidi’s magic and possessed fighters aren’t much of a threat for Goku, Gohan, and Vegeta until Babidi uses Vegeta’s inner evil to take him over. Goku and Vegeta face off again at Super Saiyan 2 level while Supreme Kai and Gohan fail to stop Babidi and Buu is revived. While bulbous, jolly, and child like, Buu shows his true menace leading to the death of Vegeta, and Kai and Gohan beaten within an inch of there lives. Gohan is revived and offered to try for the mythical Z Sword, one of the cosmos greatest weapons. Meanwhile, Goku has no choice but to teach Goten and Trunks the fusion technique,  while unleashing the full might of Super Saiyan 3 on Buu, which wipes out his remaining time on earth, leaving the only hopes in Gohan, Goten and Trunks. Can they beat the odds?

The 8th season of DBZ is a improvement from the 7th but the biggest complaint is it is bloated as hell. While the fights are awesome, the cuts to Hercule’s story as well some of the kids stuff feels like buffer. Vegeta has some great moments and the rematch between him and Goku was truly badass. I do love Super Saiyan 3 Goku and Gotenks ( the fusion of Goten and Trunks) are also awesome. Majin Buu is a mixed bag of a villain; when he’s pissed, he’s pretty cool but he becomes annoying when he starts goofing off and acting like a toddler. In the end, the season is a mixed bag but pretty decent all in all. May the gaming gods bring you glory.