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For dads that game- Assassins Creed
I have long been a fan of the Assassin’s Creed series. From the intricate plot weaving throughout time, which involves the mysterious assassins in their awesome hoodies and incredible skills, to it’s incredible action adventure game play. Throughout the games there are two factions which are warring- the assassins and the knights. This is the overall idea behind the games, but it is so much more complex then that. The games are so much fun to play, with each game in the series feeding into the next. The most recent addition to the series is Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China. This game picks up with Shao Jun, who is the last in the Chinese Assassin’s Brotherhood. After meeting with Ezio Auditore (from previous games) she is ready to use her new Assassin’s skills and China will never be the same. The game style of Chronicles China is markedly different from most games in the line, as this is a 2.5D platformer, where jumping and doing as assassin’s do is a blast, in intricate detail, and wonderfully illustrated. This is the first in the Chronicles trilogy which will be followed by India and Russia at a later date. All three will be sporting the 2.5D styling, which I am personally loving. This game is rated T for teen and is a bit on the violent side, with splashes of violence sporadically throughout the game.
For dads who game on the go- New Nintendo 3DS XL
Nintendo has released their new and improved 3DS XL system, called -easily enough- the New 3DS XL. This system is unique for a few reasons, including more gaming power, faster hardware, improved 3D experience, and even a few new buttons thrown into the mix for more precise control. The 3D XL has been improved upon with face tracking abilities, so now the 3D view the player gets from having the system right in front of them can be seen when not in exactly the right place, adding to both the realism of the 3D as well as the sharpness of the picture.
In addition to the 3D the buttons added is a new c-stick, which acts as a sort of joy stick but is smaller and flat, as well as the addition of 2 shoulder buttons. This brings the grand total to two per shoulder, which is awesome. For those of you who are enjoying the new amiibo’s (and let’s face it who isn’t?) there is built in amiibo support. Something to keep in mind is the new 3DS XL is the future, so new games will support only the new system. So far one of the stellar titles available exclusive to this system is Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, which is an incredible game.
For the Neat Freak dad- the Dyson v6 Absolute
You might think your vacuum is fine, but dad disagrees- or maybe you are in need of a new one. Either way, the Dyson V6 Absolute is quite the piece of machinery packed into one slim, lightweight body. Most vacuums will either pick up tiny dust or the biggest stuff- but nothing in between. This one…this one is amazing. It is so small and lightweight (just 5 pounds), I didn’t think it was going to do much- and it was cordless, which to me, also means less power. But I was wrong, oh so wrong, and I am in love with the new Dyson. It is so easy to use, and has two heads, including a soft roller that won’t scratch your floors. It moves easily across all floor types- and even smaller throw rugs- and has a hygienic bin that is easy to empty. The other cool thing is that you can see all the junk you vacuum up, so if you suck up a LEGO or something, you can get it pretty easily. (I also like seeing what is vacuumed up- an odd sense of satisfaction, maybe.) No bags mean less money to spend, just dump the canister when you are done. It holds a charge for 20 minutes, and it’s battery is so efficient that it was awarded an energy star. Give dad MORE POWER this year- %75 more power then the V6 and still more effective then most vacuums out there, removing 99.97% of particles(*as per Dyson), and leaving you with cleaner air (HEPA filtration) and less allergens. Get yours at http://www.dyson.com/ for $600.
great ideas
hey,those are all great gifts to give dad on fathers day.