Brawling

I picked up SSB Brawl this weekend. First off, I only played Melee for a few days on the GC, so it is safe to say that I am terrible at Brawl. The new controls took a while to get used to as well. I’m still trying to decide which character to use, since I know that I should probably get some practice with one person before I start branching off. Bunky and I played some team matches against the CPU and I was able to get her started with simple A attacks and the occasional smash. Currently, she favors Fox.

I noticed there were several balance changes this time around. Samus’ charged B is not nearly as good anymore, and Peach’s down A has also been toned down. I’m considering Pit and everyone’s favorite yellow electric rat right now, although both do have the disadvantage of being very light. Pit seems to have outstanding recovery, with otherwise balanced moves (and spammable arrows). Pikachu has some underrated A moves, and down A is excellent. The lightning abilities aren’t superb, but being short enough to avoid projectiles is amusing. Also, holding the beam sword in the mouth is fantastic. I thought Ike was pretty good as well, but his recovery is horrible and I am already bad at recovery as it is.

I’ve unlocked several characters, and now I can spam FALCON PAAAWWWWWNCH to my heart’s content.

categories Games | Kabitzin 4/7/2008 | comments Comments (5)

Walsh In

It wasn’t much of a surprise, but Donnie Walsh is the new GM of the NYK.

Now I wonder how long Thomas will be coach for. I think they should give him a cushy job as a scout, since he seems to be decent at evaluating talent. I just don’t think he is a good negotiator or strategic planner. NY should have a good pick this year in the draft, and quite a few players on the team could be moved for inferior players with better contracts. I think tanking it with a hard-working team would be the way to go for the next few years.

Also, the LB James rumors are absurd. He will never leave Ohio as long as they can compete. The whole thing is a pipe dream, and while you gotta make that run if there is a chance, I am pretty sure he will not leave the Cavs in 2010. You don’t ever get these guys until they are near the end, like Garnett.

categories Sports | Kabitzin 4/2/2008 | comments Comments (1)

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