Recap

I'm back, and with a job I hope to keep, and from it receive a decent income allowing me to pursue the things I want, giving me more opportunity to post here. I shan't bore you with the details, so on with the post!

Everyone loves the music from Zelda. It's a collection of masterfully composed pieces that waft through your ears and are instantly recognizable. But there's always been that unfortunate hitch... Nintendo only ever did them in Midi format. Even for the new Twilight Princess. If this is something that has bothered you as it has myself, then fear no longer!

While not performed by a true orchestra as we would all love to hear... The site describes the process as thus:

"The ZREO team uses high-end sequencer synthesizers to transcribe the sounds of legend. From there, the MIDI's created by our musical team are sent through sound libraries, where the computerized sounds are transformed into very realistic and believable orchestrated masterpieces that are must-haves for any Zelda fan!"

They truly do sound magnificent, and I recommend you check them out.

Now I've been hearing rumours about confirmation of an FFVII remake on the PS3, but after extensive reasearching and scouring every last contact I have, I've learned nothing new. The game is in the same 'will they, won't they' limbo that it's been in since E3 2005. However, Square-enix's Yoichi Wada did mention in a c-net interview that they would be "increasing release remakes for the current platforms" Current platforms being PS2, NDS, PSP. These remakes do indeed include the Final Fantasy series, and so far, I - VI have received this treatment. Does that mean that FFVII is inevitable? No. Does it mean that there is a higher chance of this mythical remake being done? Yes. But don't hold your breath folks... It'll be a while yet before we even hear a peep about it.

Being part of the LOTR Online Closed BETA is interesting to say the least. The game is allot more cinematic than current MMO's on the market, having a starting human burning down an entire village to escape the wrath of a Nazgûl (better known as a Ring Wraith or Dark Rider to those who've only seen the movies), while saving a pair of hobbits and aiding a Ranger in the process. Complete with a cinematic movie explaining the events between said burning village and the starting capital.

I've only played a little, dabbling mostly in the character creation side of things thus far, but from what I've seen, it's an interesting game. So far, you are unable to play any 'evil' races, being forced to choose from either an Elf, a Human, a Dwarf or a Hobbit. The classes are not dissimilar to those in WoW, however they are stretched out a little more. Champion and Defender for example are two classes that would merge together to make a WoW Warrior. And of course, Hunter is available for all your ranged needs...

And you thought there was going to be allot of Legolas's in the Burning Crusade.

The only other news I have that is of any interest ATM is that Gametrailers has a preview up for Cooking Mama: Cook Off on the Nintendo Wii. A strange game that I'm not exactly enthralled by... But it's originality has to count for something right?

CYOTFS
-Mav