ZeroAnd09

I picked up Fallout 3 late into its lifespan. As in, it had been months since the last DLC (Mothership Zeta) was released. I had always wanted to play it, but was torn between my back log of games and waiting for a Game of the Year edition. When the lull in my catalogue finally came around and there was no GotY edition, I went ahead and bought the standard copy. I loved the first two and was very interested in Bethesda’s take on the classic series. I was wary going into Fallout 3 because a week earlier I had purchased Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion. I returned it two days later. I wasn't a fan of the first person and overall bland experience. Seeing Fallout portrayed the same way, I was nervous. After a half hour of tooling around in game, I was incredibly pleased. The controls were spot on and the Pip boy interface was everything it needed to be. The only issue was I switched to a third person view. Movement was poorly animated and it looked like my character was ice skating across ...

PS3 out of stock This would explain why I haven't been able to find a PS3 anywhere within an hour travel time.  It's not that there's an exclusive game I'm dying to play.  I just want to tinker with the system.  The tech is quite interesting and I need to complete my collection of this generation's consoles.  I guess until supply meets demand I'll just have to wait.

The HIM track pack dropped today for Rock Band.  The song list includes: Heartkiller, Ode to Solitude, and Wings of a Butterfly.  While I said I wouldn't buy the pack, something occured to me.  I never expected to see my favorite band in Rock Band.  So while these may not be songs I care for, I have to show support.  If the numbers turn out well enough, they may add some of my favorites next time around.  So if anyone with enough authority to make a decision is reading, here are some songs I would love to see added: Lose You Tonight When Love and Death Embrace In Love and Lonely Beautiful (rock version) Buried Alive by Love Beyond Redemption The Sacrament I Love You ( Prelude to Tragedy) Sigillum Diaboli Venus Doom Love in Cold Blood Dead Lover's Lane Bleed Well

I changed the domain name back to http://www.zeroand09.com/ All the links should lead back to the same place, so no need to worry on your part.

Restaurant: Red Robin Location: Greenfield, WI Burger: Royal Red Robin Ingredients: Fried egg, three strips of hickory smoked bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo Verdict: The Royal is a god send to man. It is the pinnacle in burger consumption. Every bite is a taste of ecstasy. Every ingredient stands out in flavor and compliments the one layered lovingly on top of it. It is not greasy, nor is it a bland slab of meat. The Royal is everything a burger should strive to be. What stands out is that Red Robin is a chain. You can sample this burger anywhere in your travels. A chain should not have a burger this delicious, yet time after time, I have not been disappointed with the Royal. Until my first visit, I had not tasted a burger so incredibly delectable. I now doubt that I will find its rival, for there can be none. On the side:  Endless steak fries. 5 out of 5 stars Perfection

Restaurant: Popeye’s Location: Lake Geneva, WI Burger: The “Ultimate” Cheeseburger Ingredients: Two 6oz patties, country smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, grilled onions and mushrooms on a grilled bun Verdict: When I saw the ingredients, I had to concur. This had the makings of an ultimate burger. The list was enough to make any burger lover salivate at the thought of biting into its delicious portions. Reality is a harsh mistress though. When the burger was set in front of me, I thought it had to be some kind of alien embryo. The entire burger was coated in a wet film of grease. I thought to myself, “Christ, not again.” Part of what makes a burger for me is the variety of greens on top, from lettuce to tomatoes and what not. Contrary to what was listed in the menu, the only “greens” to be had were grilled onions and mushrooms. My partner had ordered the chicken fajita and was kind enough to let me use her diced lettuce and tomatoes. After rebuilding, I lifted the ...

Lost in Nightmares is the playable version of Chris' flashback in which he think Jill dies.  Spoliers?  Sorry, the game has been out for ages.  Also, this is the RE5 we should have had instead of the trek through the African waste. The game takes place at Lord Spencer's estate somwhere in Europe.  From the moment you walk into the grand hall to the final confrontation in the end, the DLC drips with nostalgia.  It seems like Capcom finally listened to fans and gave us a taste of what could be.  It's classic Chris and Jill action.  Jill once again takes up the title of the "Master of Unlocking" and nearly becomes a Jill sandwich.  It's all pure gold from the QTE of Moonlight Sonata to wondering why Spencer is obsessed with cranks.  The lighting is amazing with poorly lit halls and flashes of lightning bathing everything in an eerie glow.  The sounds of dogs howling in the distance lend thoughts of bro...

HIM is finally adding songs to Rockband.   A shame they aren't any good ones.  It saddens me that my all time favorite band has released two albums filled with songs that I can't stand in the least (Dark Light and Screamworks).  It is crushing that I have to preview their albums now before I buy them.  Keep in mind, this is coming from a guy who rocks two HIM themed tattoos.  Anyway, here's hoping that they add more songs from their earlier albums.

For those looking to buy Aliens vs Predator, don't bother if you want to play with someone in the same house.  That's right, the game doesn't support local co-op, even for online matches!  After spending a few hours this morning hunting down a copy and dealing with completely worthless store help, this was the cherry on my shit sundae.  It started off with my local Walmart.  There was a spot marked on the shelves for the game.  I asked if they hadn't stocked it yet.  I was told they hadn't even received a shipment as "games that won't be popular" are never put on shelves on release day?  Who the fuck determines if a game is going to be popular?  Why the fuck bother with a release date then?  Why put up a fucking spot on the shelf if you don't have the fucking game!? Cue a half hour drive to the closest Best Buy.  It wasn't on shelves and I had checked to make sure they had the game in stock before I left.  I asked a clerk if the...

When taking stock of 2009, another question popped into my head.  What is my lifetime rating on games?  Do I buy more than I beat?  Do I need to pace myself?  I just finished my list of games and tallied up the numbers.  Now these are games that I claim ownership of.  There are more floating around the house, but I won't claim them as my own.  The three Barbie games on my shelf really aren't mine, I swear.  This also doesn't include games I have sold in the past or rentals.  I didn't want to fluff the numbers with my poor memory.  It is solely what I own now and how many of them I have beaten. Total number of games owned: 162 Total number of games beaten: 117 All told, I've completed 72% of the games I own.  That's not bad at all.  At least, I don't think so.  One thing I did notice, that as I grew older, I acquired more games.  This increased dramatically when I started working.  It makes sense, but...

Have a question?  There's an answer. Q:  What does ZeroAnd09 mean? A:  It started in my first year of college.  I was new to the internet then.  So when time came to pick a screen name, all of my favorites were taken.  So I started to look around my room.  Pinned to my bulletin board was a check from my first job for nine cents.  It was some accounting error on their part and they felt the need to mail me a check six months after I left.  Ever since then, Zero and 09/100 has just kind of stuck. Q:  You've posted that you've maintained a site since 2004.  Yet the posts on this site only date back to 2008 and there's not a whole lot of content.  What's the deal? A:  I started the original site as a portfolio, so it didn't see updates for months.  When the format changed, updates were still few and far between.  You could say I hadn't found my passion yet.  It started to pick up steam with the comics, but...

Fable 3  was just revealed at X10.  The video is a sampler, a developer diary.  What it contains is disappointment. Don't get me wrong, I love the Fable series.  I've completed the first two numerous times and greatly enjoyed them each time.  What I'm talking about is the "innovation" that each Fable has promised.  Fans and those who generally pay attention to gaming press know about Molyneaux's lofty promises with no real pay off. I came around to the first Fable fairly late in the game.  I picked up the lost chapters for PC.  While it was fun, I couldn't help but feel for those that purchased it for Xbox.  They were shorted a good portion of the story.  They had no ending that would have left me satisfied.  I know that DLC is all the rage right now, but back then?  I would have been furious. Being acquainted with the first, I eagerly watched and anticipated the second.  I heard Molyneaux talking about a tree....

I hate stupidity.  Absolutely loathe it.  I took my car to the local Wal-Mart for an oil change.  Been doing it ever since I lost access to a garage, never had a problem.  Yet today, I encountered a tidal wave of stupidity.  I walked in expecting prompt service as there's usually three people doing nothing at the counter.  Instead, the only customer rep shoves right past me without saying a word.  I walked up to the empty counter and proceeded to wait for someone to help me.  A few minutes later, the fellow who blew past me walks up to the counter and without looking at me picks up the phone. "Sarah.  Sarah, pick up.  Your boyfriend is on the other line." He presses a button and switches to another line on the phone. "Yeah, I can't get a hold of her.  Blah blah blah" Finished on the phone, I am finally acknowledged. "What do you want?" I proceeded to tell him I just needed an oil change.  He took my keys and walked ...

When I left the site I had called home last year, I abandoned some content that was well received.  It's high time that I made amends.  Over the next month, I'll bring back the comics you loved oh so much.  Just don't expect any new ones...unless there's a giant demand and money involved.

The AvP demo dropped today. It consists of a one level death match. Players can choose to play as the Aliens (Xenomorphs for the faithful), Predators, or the generic Space Marines. The match holds up to eight players with only two of which being able to select the Predator. That's right, no more than two Preds per match. I don't see why, as each class is a blast to play, but thems the rules. Locked out of the demo are different skins to play as for each class. The game ends when a player either racks up 30 kills or the 10 minute timer expires. The level itself is dark and very confusing. It appears to be a Marine base overrun with Alien growths. There are weapons, ammo, and health kits scattered around for the Marines and Predators. The Aliens are completely self sufficient. While playing, you can hear the growls, hisses, and gun fire of other players. It seems to be coming from everywhere at once; the acoustics of the level are quite interesting. Enough about that though, le...

According to a poll recently conducted here, two out of three people own a HDTV.  If this is accurate, then my percentage is 17% higher than a more successful survey.  Numbers are fantastic. Speaking of numbers, if you search "rugged beard" on google, this site ranks #3 out of 2,850,000.  I may not be known for video games, but I'm known for my inability to grow a beard.  Still, it's quite a fantastic acheivment.

Edit:  For those who are curious about Aion , this is just my current list of complaints. Let me preface this by saying that I’ve been playing since closed beta and while I greatly enjoy Aion, it could be so much better. I see countless threads pop up and die when they leave the first page. So I’ve finally taken the time to compile a list of what changes I feel need to be made. 1. NC Soft and the dev team need to communicate with the players A. Release weekly patch notes on your site. I shouldn’t have to scour unofficial sites to find out what was changed in the game. B. Give us regular news updates. Let me know what is going to happen. Cut this vague future garbage. Give us concrete details on a regular basis. C. Let’s see some dev responses in the forums. A good portion of players have already left because they’re convinced you just don’t give a damn. D. Add GMs to each sever to answer player help requests live. I shouldn’t have to alt tab out of game to play email t...