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Half-Life 2 (2004)
Best PC Game Ever (or at least one of the best)
First off, let me clear up a few things. Ignore "A poor game and STEAM is crapware." That person clearly doesn't know what they're talking about. Yes, your forced to install STEAM. But the program is on the CD/DVD (depending how you got it). Second, the graphical problems they're having are a problem with THEIR compputer. Either Matrix29 has a poor video card or outdated drivers. I have a poor FX5200, and I've had no graphical problems. It runs great. Of course, I have it on low settings, but still it runs great. Finally, STEAM (From Valve, not Sierra) is a good program.
Anyway... I'll just talk about my experiences, not anything about the story. Half-Life 2 runs great on lower end systems. I'm getting at least 25 - 30 fps(frames per second). This shows how Valve wanted great graphics and technology while having a large amount of gamers being allowed to play. And the water...well, it's the best looking water EVER. Good A.I. Take note that on easier settings, the A.I. wont be as good. The story is great. It really doesn't require you to have played the original Half-Life to understand the story.
So, in closing, this is a must own for any PC gamer. Just for the fun physics, or tossing stuff and getting your a** beat by metro cops in the train station.
Chopping Mall (1986)
Great B-movie classic
Story goes that a bunch of mostly horny teenagers (save for two, which is important!) decide to have a party after hours in a mall (Well....they're not exactly teens...but that's not important). Just so happens that a new robotic security system is installed and activated that night. And the oh so brilliant people who installed the system have the main control computer on the ROOF. Lightning strikes it, and the Protectors (the robots) become Killbots! But don't get me wrong, I LOVE this movie. This movie is for those who love teen slasher flicks, but have gotten a little board with them. Imagine instead of a human killer, you got three robotic killers! Instant classic!
If you love killer robots, or love exploding heads, teens getting killed after having sex (you see, it's important!), seemingly unstoppable killers, or just plain want to have a good time, you like this movie. I gave it a 4 out of 5. If you're planning out buying it, get the DVD. There's some good info on it.