Posted on October 3, 2019
What Legal Users Need to Know About Marijuana Drug Tests
Do you smoke and are worried about taking a drug test?
Drug tests can be scary to many people, especially if they do drugs. While marijuana is becoming increasingly popular, many employers still require that their employees take a marijuana drug test.
Going out of your way to take a drug test isn’t in your best interest, but there are several ways to ensure that you pass one if you’re required to.
Read on to learn about how weed is affecting employers and how you can pass a drug test.
How Modern Laws Are Influencing Employers
Over the past several years, marijuana has been legalized in several states across the USA. This has made employers review their drug screening processes because they’re wondering if they need them anymore.
Since marijuana is getting legalized, more people are buying it. Marijuana and employment are two topics that don’t resonate well with one another because people that smoke weed are often thought of as having low work rates.
When employers look at marijuana and drug testing, they have to consider whether it’s worth losing out on potential talent just because someone smokes. This is inclining companies to stop testing for marijuana so they can continue to grow.
What You Can Do If Your Company Requires a Marijuana Drug Test
If you work for a conservative company that doesn’t want to stop testing for marijuana, you’ll have to take measures into your own hands. There are two things you can do: quit or pass the drug test.
You’re probably wondering how you would pass a drug test if you smoke weed. Fortunately, there are some common methods that daily smokers use to pass theirs.
Companies will typically take a sample of urine because it’s the cheapest method. One of the age-old techniques that people use to pass is flushing their system with water. The day before your test, drink about a gallon of water to thing your urine out as much as possible.
If you’re not confident in your ability to pass, you can opt for external products that are designed to help you. Products like the Whizzinator are artificial penises that you can use for when you take a marijuana urine test.
You’d be provided with real urine from a sober donor and warming packets to use before the test. The warming packets will bring the urine to a realistic temperature. While employers generally don’t stare at you during the test, the artificial penis will ensure that no one suspects anything.
Pass Your Drug Test Today
Passing a marijuana drug test doesn’t have to be a difficult thing to do. Many employers realize that people can easily pass them, which is another part of the reason why they’re getting rid of them.
As the laws surround marijuana change, you probably won’t have to worry about these drug tests in the future. If you’re stuck at a place that requires a drug test, start flushing your system out with water. If you’re still testing positive for THC, use an artificial urinating device to ensure that you pass.
Posted on September 26, 2019
beautiful places in pakistan
2015 is about to end and it is time to plan for year 2016.
Whenever we think of Pakistan, all that comes to our mind is terrorism, extremism, sectarianism, corruption, load shedding and inflation but despite all these issues, we immensely love our country.
Amidst all the chaos we have forgotten the beauty of our landscape.
Pakistan is full of breathtaking locations which will make you fall in love with this country all over again. If you are a tourist or love travelling then you must compile a list of places you plan to visit next year.
Dawn.com frequently publishes pictures of stunning tourist spots and historic places of Pakistan to highlight the positive image of the country and to generate awareness among the people.
Here are 16 destinations from our list which you must visit in 2016. Your experience would be, indeed, unforgettable:
1. Naltar valley
Naltar is famous for its colourful lakes, it is situated at a drive of 2.5 hours from Gilgit. World’s tastiest potatoes are cultivated here. Covered with pine trees, this valley doesn’t seem to be a part of this world.
If you really want to experience paradise in this world, you should visit Naltar at least once. This place will make you fall in love with it.
2. Neelum Valley, Azad Kashmir
Opposite to the Keran sector of Indian-held Kashmir. From the Chella Bandi Bridge – just north of Azaad Kashmir’s capital Muzaffarabad – to Tau Butt, a valley stretches out for 240 kilometres; it is known as the Neelum Valley (literally, the Blue Gem Valley).
Neelum is one of the most beautiful valleys of Azaad Kashmir, and it hosts several brooks, freshwater streams, forests, lush green mountains, and a river. Here, you see cataracts falling down the mountains; their milky-white waters flowing over the roads and splashing against the rocks, before commingling with the muddy waters of River Neelum.
Pakistan’s blue gem: Neelum Valley.
3. Shangrila resort, Skardu
In the extreme north of Pakistan, Skardu the central valley of Gilgit-Baltistan, is an epitome of beauty, serenity and wilderness.
After Jaglot on the Karakoram Highway, a narrow road turns towards Skardu. During the seven-hour journey, one is greeted with several streams, springs, and the hospitality of the local people.
After crossing the old wooden bridge built over the River Indus, one reaches Shangrila, a paradise on earth for tourists. It is a famous tourist spot in Skardu, which is about 25 minutes away by drive. Restaurant in Shangrila rest house is highlight of this place, which is built in the structure of an aircraft.
Skardu: An embodiment of nature’s perfection
4. Gojal Valley
The Gojal Valley borders China and Afghanistan, with its border meeting the Chinese border at Khunjerab — 15,397 feet above sea level — and remains covered with snow all year long.
In the north west, there is Chiporsun, whose border touches the Wakhan region of Afghanistan. Wakhan is about six square miles in area, after which starts Tajikistan. The Karakoram Highway which connects Pakistan to China also passes through Gojal Valley and enters China at Khunjerab.
Gojal: Where Pakistan begins
5. Deosai Plains
Deosai is located on the boundary of Karakoram and the western Himalayas, and at no point it is less than 4000 meters above sea level. It remains covered with snow for 8 months. The rest of the year, it hosts a range of beautiful flowers of all hues and colours, but not a single tree is found in this plateau spread over 3000 sq. km.
Sheosar lake is also part of this. This lake is one of the highest lakes in the world. The deep blue water, with snow-covered mountains in backdrop, and greenery with wild flowers in foreground offer such a view in summers, that one is left amused for the rest of his life.
Deosai Plains: Welcome to surreal Pakistan
6. Rama Meadow
Just a little ahead of Rama Village, which is 11 kilometres from Astore, is a beautiful and serene plain called Rama Meadow.
If you ever happen to find yourself in plain, ice-cold and milk-white water flowing in streams, sheep and cows grazing in peace, pine trees, Chongra’s ice-covered peak in background, and Nanga Parbat’s southern ridge is in view, then you are probably in Rama Meadow.
Exploring Rama Meadows and the isolation at Naltar
7. Paye
Shogran had seen an influx of tourists, who trampled over its beauty, leaving it jaded. Siri Paye, nonetheless, still retains its strong attraction for tourists as a green plateau on top of the Hindu Kush. Engulfed in clouds and fog more often than not, it entices many as a rendezvous which allows one to observe Nature play peek-a-boo.
Here, you see numerous small ponds filled with freshwater, meet horse-riders wandering about, and smell wild yellow flowers blooming everywhere. With the Makra Peak set as a backdrop, the beauty of the Siri Paye meadows comes to life.
A rendezvous with Saif-ul-Malook
8. Ayun and Bamburet Valley
Ayun district is a village of Chitral. Located 12 kilometres south of the city at the confluence of the River Bamburet . There are no words to describe the beauty of the mountains surrounding the village. Beyond Ayun valley is Bamburet Valley, it is one of the three Kalash valleys.
Bamburet is nearly two-hour journey from Chitral. Locals trace their roots to Alexander the Great and Greece. Bamburet valley is a picturesque valley with lush greenery and mountains that give you a sense of calm and solitude.
9. White Palace Swat
White Palace Marghazar is the only breathtaking location in the Swat district that’s situated at a distance of around 12 km from the city of Mingora. Not only do tourists visit Marghazar for its natural beauty and pleasant weather but also to visit the historic White Palace (1941), built during the era of Swat state.
After the White Palace was constructed on the directives of the founder of modern Swat state, Miangul Abdul Wadood also known as Badshah Sahab, Marghazar became the capital of Swat state during summer season. Even today, after seven decades, White Palace remains an attraction for tourists.
The Palace doesn’t just look beautiful in summer; even during winter it remains enchanting especially after snowfall. Also read: Swat’s White Palace: Cut from the same stone as the Taj Mahal
Swat’s White Palace: Cut from the same stone as the Taj Mahal
10. Kerthar area
The Kirthar range stretches from Sindh to Balochistan, serving as a natural border between the two provinces. This mountain range includes the scenic Gorakh Hill (5700), Kutte Ji Qabar (6877) and Bandu Ji Qabar (7112).
This region is not just known for its breathtaking beauty but also for its rich history. Spread across 150 miles, it is an ideal tourist spot due to several streams, springs and historic locations, however, it’s unfortunate that few tourists prefer to visit. The local population is eager to welcome visitors and want to make this area a better place.
11. Mubarak Village Karachi
Mubarak remains the second largest fishermen village in Karachi. Bordering with Gadani (Balochistan), the landscape encircles a stark contrast of golden hills and turquoise clear waters.
Away from the city frenzy, this place welcomes you with a lot of love. As soon as you park near the shore, numerous boats are anchored floating on crystal clear waters, beneath the expansive blue sky.
Escaping to Mubarak village
12. Rural areas near Punjab river
Punjab has been gifted with countless blessings including fertile land and lush green farms. Nature has also blessed Punjab with colors of every season, as winter ends vivid colors of spring spread around.
According to Syed Mehdi Bukhari, Sialkot, a city standing near the banks of River Chenab, is also known as the centre of artisans. Perhaps, not only the soils straddling this river, but also the people living near its banks owe their fertility to Chenab. Iqbal, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, Shev Kumar Batalvi, and many other fertile minds have their roots here. The River Chenab flows from Marala, 24 kilometres from the city of Sialkot.
Chenab: Pakistan’s river of love
13. Ghanche District, Gilgit–Baltistan
Gilgit-Baltistan’s Ghanche district stands almost aloof with its beautiful valleys and settlements inhabited by the most hospitable locals and river irrigated lands. The central location in the district is Khaplu, which is a beautiful landscape with high summits, flowing blue waters and waterfalls.
The people of this small settlement on the bank of River Shyok, are warm and loving, as they were centuries before.
Going a little ahead from Khaplu, the curvy road takes one to the delta of River Shyok, where it splits up, flowing through the gravel filled river plain. The peak of Mashabrum mountain can also be seen in the backdrop.
The serenity of Ghanche: Of mountains, rivers and valleys
14. Ranikot Fort
Ranikot, with a circumference of about 26 km, is the largest fort in the world. However, this has not been enough to convince the authorities to develop it as a major tourist attraction.
This fort is easily accessible from Karachi through the National Highway. After departing from Karachi, head to Dadu through on the Indus Highway. The road is in excellent condition. It’s an hour-long journey to San, the home of Sindhi nationalist, GM Syed. A little further from the town there comes a diversion. A rusty board announces that Ranikot is some 30 km away. Even though the road is in pathetic condition, the distance can be covered in 30 to 40 minutes.
Mysterious Ranikot: ‘The world’s largest fort’
15. Bahawalpur
The princely state in Punjab boasts a treasure of historic buildings, monuments and parks that many have never heard of. Bahawalpur – a city located along the left bank of the Sutlej river. Along with desert areas, Bahawalpur is known as the land of lush gardens that soothe your eyes whereas the splendor palaces don’t fail to impress you.
12 places you didn’t know existed in Bahawalpur
16. Gorak Hill
Snowfall in Sindh — sounds more like fantasy but no, there’s one place in Sindh where it really snows in winter, to the extent that in 2008 the mountains got entirely covered with a layer of snow.
Gorakh is a scenic plateau situated at a height of over 5,688 feet and is part of the Kirthar Mountain Range that covers the entire Sindh’s border with Balochistan in the west.
Posted on September 26, 2019
CBD Coupons: How to Reap the Benefits of CBD and Save Money at the Same Time
The use of CBD oil is on the rise. In fact, one in seven Americans use CBD products on a regular basis.
But its rise in popularity does have its downsides. A big one is that the increased demand for CBD has allowed manufacturers to up its retail price. This year alone, Americans will spend over $800 million on CBD products.
And not everyone can afford these new, high prices. So how can you get your hands of CBD without breaking the bank?
Well, this is where a CBD coupon could help! Read on to find out just how to cut your CBD costs.
What Is CBD?
CBD, otherwise known as cannabidiol, comes from the plant hemp. This is a member of a marijuana family.
But unlike marijuana, CBD is legal throughout the US. It is extracted from the hemp plant and used in medical marijuana or other oils and lotions. The extraction process means that CBD doesn’t get users “high”.
As a result, people enjoy the health benefits of CBD without any negative side effects. So let’s take a look at some of these.
Benefits of Using CBD
There are plenty of benefits to using CBD. While many view it as a holistic approach to well-being, people use it to treat a huge variety of conditions. This includes using it to:
- Reduce stress and find peace
- Reduce the effects of anxiety, such as an elevated heart rate
- Manage the symptoms of PTSD or post-traumatic stress disorder
- Deal with insomnia
- Manage seizures
- Combat the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease
- Alleviate the symptoms of a stroke
- Reduce chronic pain, arthritic pain or pain from MS
- Manage pain from spinal injuries
- Relieve the symptoms of cancer
- Treat acne
But CBD is only useful if you can afford it. So how much does it cost?
How Much Does CBD Cost?
CBD products vary in price depending on what type of CBD you’re buying.
CBD that you can vape, for example, is one of the cheapest CBD products around at roughly $50. After that, you have tinctures and CBD capsules. Generally, CBD lotions are the most expensive at around $70.
But to figure out how much you’re paying for your CBD you also have to look at the amount of CBD in each product. This will usually be shown in milligrams.
Some companies cost their products per milligram of CBD. This helps you to compare products and find the best price around. And some companies offer CBD discount deals, which are worth looking out for.
But generally, the price of CBD products is rising. So let’s take a look at some of the ways you can keep the cost of your CBD as low as possible.
Choose an Efficient Way to Absorb CBD
When choosing a CBD product you should always take price into consideration. But the up-front price of a product won’t always tell you about its proper value.
This is because different CBD products offer different rates of CBD absorption. So paying a high price for a lot of CBD content is only worthwhile if you will absorb plenty of this. Otherwise, you’re wasting money on CBD that you don’t benefit from.
Vaping is the most effective way to get CBD in your system. It lets you absorb 40% of the total CBD content in a product and does this within a couple of minutes.
But vaping comes with an element of risk. Because vaping is a relatively new technology there is little research into the short and long-term side effects of it. Until we know more about vaping it might be worth avoiding it altogether.
In comparison, tinctures are tried and tested and let you absorb 35% of the CBD content in a product. Simply place a drop of oil under your tongue and let your body absorb it. You’ll reap the benefits within five to ten minutes.
Edibles or capsules offer you a significantly lower rate of absorption. You’ll get an average of 10% of these products. And they’re usually more expensive to start out meaning they’re worse value for money.
Finally, lotions and creams are great for localized pain. But their absorption rate is so low that you shouldn’t use them if you want to enjoy any of CBD’s other benefits.
Don’t Use More Than You Need
When it comes to CBD tinctures, a little goes a long way.
You only need to use a few drops of oil or a few dabs of lotion. You can’t overdose on CBD so you don’t need to worry about that. But using large amounts of CBD won’t increase its benefits and you’ll end up spending a lot of money.
When deciding how much to use, take into consideration the amount of CBD along with the absorption rate of your chosen product.
Buy in Bulk
Like with most purchases, buying in bulk will often save you some money. So don’t shy away from this, especially if you know that CBD works for you.
CBD oil has a shelf life of around two years, meaning you can really stock up! Just make sure that you store your CBD properly using these guidelines:
- Store it out of direct sunlight.
- Keep it in a cool, dry environment.
- Keep it sealed or try to avoid exposing it to fresh air.
- Don’t contaminate it using multiple different pipets.
- Make sure it is always upright.
Making a bulk order might also save you some shipping costs so keep an eye out for CBD coupon codes that apply to your order.
Use a CBD Coupon
Speaking of coupons for CBD, you should also keep an eye out for these.
New companies often offer CBD codes to drum up new business. Or established companies might offer a CBD promo code to first-time buyers. There are several places you can look to find CBD codes.
A lot of companies advertise codes on their website homepages, but make sure you dig a little deeper to find all the deals. These might be hidden on an individual offers page. Make a note of any codes before you hit the check out because not all sites will automatically apply them!
You might also find promos and deals on a company’s social media page. They often share these in posts to bring in new customers so they’re a great place to look.
Follow their pages in order to stay up to date on the newest deals. And make sure to read all the small print before trying to put an order through!
You can save yourself time hunting down discounts by checking out promo codes websites. These websites are entirely devoted to helping you find the right promo code for your order. And they’ll show you the best deals around.
If you come across a great promo then it’s a good idea to make the most of it as soon as possible. Often coupons have a use-by date on them so don’t let a good deal go to waste!
Find Out If You’re Eligible for Assistance
Some people are eligible for help paying for their CBD products. This is because they have specific needs which entitle them to CBD discounts.
For example, people undergoing chemotherapy might get a discount on certain CBD products. This is because they can help to alleviate the side effects of chemotherapy treatment.
Veterans are also sometimes entitled to a discount. This is because they have an increased risk of suffering from anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder. CBD can help relieve the symptoms of both of these conditions.
Some companies also offer means-tested assistance. This helps people from low-income households to access CBD products.
Not all companies offer this type of assistance but you may be able to apply for a discount online. Or get in touch with a specific company to find out more. It’s always worth asking, just in case!
Shop Around
Unlike some other medications, the price of CBD products is not regulated. So you may want to shop around for the best price.
To figure this out, look at the price per milligram of product. This can vary greatly depending on where you shop.
At the cheapest end of the scale, you’ll probably end up paying around five cents per milligram. But some companies will charge up to twenty cents per milligram!
To decide if the price is worth it, remember to look at this against the absorption rate of the product. For example, let’s say a company that charges sixteen cents per milligram of CBD and offers a 40% absorption rate. That works out at forty-two cents per milligram absorbed.
The lower the absorption rate, the more you’ll pay per milligram.
Get Shopping!
If you’re looking for the best price of CBD around then keep these rules in mind. Remember to figure out the price per milligram absorbed to work out the true value of a product and compare companies. And always check to see if you can use a CBD coupon for your order!
Keep browsing our blog for more help overcoming the challenges you face in life.
Posted on September 11, 2019
Borderlands 3 Review – All You Need Is Family
After Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, a disappointing spin-off released in 2014, Borderlands 3 is a welcome return to form for the franchise. The game reunites fans with the core group of memorable main characters from the first two games and delivers the mayhem-heavy loot-shooter experience that the series is known for. Borderlands 3 carries forward many of the things that made the first two games special, but in doing so it also brings with it a few of the same stumbling blocks. There are noticeable improvements to the series formula, though, as Borderlands 3 provides additional freedom in how you want to play.
Set seven years after the events of Borderlands 2, Borderlands 3 wraps up most of the narratives established in the earlier games, while also teasing additional threads that could be explored in the future. Despite these hints, there’s a definite finality to Borderlands 3’s campaign, which satisfyingly wraps up the arcs of characters that fans have been following for 10 years.
As one of four fledgling Vault Hunters–Zane the operative, Amara the Siren, Moze the gunner, or FL4K the beastmaster–you are recruited into the Crimson Raiders, the militia that defends the only civilized pocket of society found on the bandit-filled wasteland planet of Pandora. Led by Lilith, a former Vault Hunter, the Crimson Raiders have gone to war with Tyreen Calypso and her twin brother Troy, who are using their influence as popular video streamers to convince their cult following to help them acquire the immense power found in secret vaults scattered throughout the universe. The story is a bit of a slow start, but it quickly picks up near the end of the first act and rarely slows down on its way to its grand finale. Looting and shooting are still the focus of Borderlands 3, but its campaign also delivers a fairly well-written story of sacrifice, the importance of family, and the responsibilities of heroes.
Borderlands 3 provides more flexibility than ever before to create the type of character you want. For the first time in the series, the Vault Hunters all have an active skill tied to each of their three respective skill trees. Amara, for example, can equip Phaseslam to deal immense close range damage, Phasecast to tear through enemies from afar, or Phasegrasp to crowd control or focus her elemental abilities on one target. Using perks from all three skill trees, you can evolve each of these skills in meaningful ways. For instance, if you want to make Amara’s area-of-effect Phaseslam ability into something more precise, you could change it with perks found in both the Brawl and Fist of the Elements skill trees so that the ability transforms Amara into a levitating spider-like creature that shoots a massive fire-based death ray before she careens to earth in a smaller slam. Phaseslam can evolve in other ways too, as can Phasecast and Phasegrasp–providing numerous options for how you want Amara to fight. The same can be said for Zane, Moze, and FL4K.
As a result, it’s pretty easy for both you and a friend to be playing as the same character but have completely different builds and roles on the battlefield. This added freedom also makes it far more feasible, and thus enjoyable, to play Borderlands 3’s campaign entirely solo in comparison to previous games in the franchise, as you’re not limited to established class restrictions based on your Vault Hunter choice. You obviously don’t have to go it alone–and Borderlands 3 actually makes co-op more rewarding thanks to an option that removes the need to compete for loot–but it’s nice knowing that if you want to, your experience will not be completely defined by the Vault Hunter you choose.
The freedom to build your ideal loadout extends beyond your Vault Hunter’s skill trees. Borderlands 3 makes clear-cut distinctions when it comes to the manufacturer of each gun. Before you even loot a new firearm, looking at which company made it will tell you most of what you need to know about what it can do. Maliwan guns are fairly weak but each one shoots elemental bullets, for instance, allowing you to more easily electrocute shields, melt armor, or burn through flesh, while a Hyperion firearm raises a forcefield in front of you while aiming down sights and becomes more accurate as you pull the trigger. They’re minor changes to further differentiate each type of gun, but these new manufacturer effects make it a lot easier to build specialized loadouts that can augment the perks you choose.
But, more than anything, the guns are just fun to shoot. It may come as little surprise given that distinctive firearms has been the bread and butter of the franchise since the beginning, but Borderlands 3 has quite a few unique guns that offer a wide variety of enjoyable effects. Some have actual gameplay-changing ramifications, like a sniper rifle that can transform into a shotgun. But Borderlands 3 also has guns that are just playfully quirky and weird–ones that insult and tease you for your performance or just shoot more guns, for example. And you acquire new firepower at a gratifying pace, with new loot regularly dropping from the tougher enemies in the groups you encounter and explosively erupting from bosses you defeat. Borderlands 3 never lets up on giving you new weapons to experiment with, progressively increasing the explosive potential and wacky effects of the weapons you find, which in turn serves as a satisfying visual representation of how much stronger you’re getting beyond the higher damage numbers.
Even without the loot, defeating enemies in combat is fulfilling. Shooting an unshielded enemy in the head rewards you with their cranium erupting in a satisfying blossom of blood and gore. When you don’t land that final headshot, enemies mostly go out with a final battle cry–ranging from pitiful cries for salvation to humorous insults–and the game doesn’t repeat lines often enough for them to grow stale. Combat is never dull as a result, with your chosen Vault Hunter shouting out funny or cool-sounding one-liners in the brief moments you’re reloading and making your way to your next victim.
As entertaining as Borderlands 3’s combat is, the fun that is found in the freedom to fight however you want is occasionally interrupted by the structure of boss battles, a traditional problem for the franchise. Many of the bosses look cool and have incredible theme music, but they all amount to the same strategy: shoot the weak spots, run from or jump over attacks, and repeat. You can cheat some by hiding in an unreachable corner and slowly chipping away at the boss’ weak spot, but that’s not much fun either as pretty much every boss in the game has a large healthpool and many of the later ones are bullet-sponges.
Borderlands 3’s late-game bosses pack a wallop with every attack too, downing you in a few hits if you’re not careful and thus demanding that you near-perfectly dodge for an extended period of time–which can drag on and feel boringly repetitive in the longest of these fights. So when you do encounter a boss in Borderlands 3, it typically grinds the mayhem-filled action to an abrupt halt as you’re forced to respond to the boss’ patterns by playing more slowly and carefully.
The new climbing and sliding moves do allow you to better navigate environments and thus get out of the way of certain attacks, but both mechanics are better suited for weaving among the scattered firefights with normal enemies, not the concentrated bombardment of the bosses. Several boss battles are frustratingly difficult to tackle on your own as a result, to the point that they all seem like repeated suggestions that you should be playing Borderlands 3 with at least one other person. Two or more players allows you to take turns reviving each other, making it easier to last longer. But simply trying to outlast one strong enemy doesn’t impart the same enjoyable impact of the mayhem-filled firefights from the rest of the game. You feel more like a badass running around and gunning down a vast assortment of different enemies than you do hiding behind cover and waiting for the boss to stop attacking you just so you can safely get a few shots off.
Thankfully, boss battles only make up a small part of Borderlands 3’s overall campaign. Most of the story sees you go up against the Calypsos’ seemingly never-ending cult of bandits or the armies of the twins’ corporate sponsors as you race to find the pieces of the keys to open up vaults across the universe. Your journey takes you far beyond the planet of Pandora, and it provides opportunities for new types of combat encounters in a series that has largely revolved around wide-open deserts full of bandits or factories full of robots. For example, the jungles of Eden-6 contain an assortment of dangerous wildlife that have different hunting grounds and patterns, and the low gravity of a Maliwan space station orbiting the planet of Promethea allows the elemental gunslinging corporate soldiers you’re going up against to jump higher and more easily attack you from above. Certain weapons have greater utility in certain environments as well, such as an explosive mushroom-like grenade that becomes more powerful when thrown into water. That’s easier to do more often in Eden-6’s swamps than Pandora’s sand dunes. Borderlands 3’s campaign sees you bouncing back and forth between planets every few hours, which keeps each setting from growing stale while also encouraging you to keep adopting new playstyles, strategies, and weapons.
Even if Borderlands 3 takes you far beyond the scope of Pandora and sees you meet brand-new allies and encounter never-before-seen threats, the original cast of characters that have defined the adventures from the beginning are still at the forefront, and the story is better for it. Whether you’re a long-time fan or not, it’s the connection to the Crimson Raiders that acts as your motivation for fighting through the campaign. Borderlands’ heroes are nothing if not personable, and that trend continues in this latest installment–transforming the motley crew of outlaws into a family you feel a kinship with. Your connection to the Crimson Raiders continues to grow with every mission as well, as–thanks to the spaceship Sanctuary III–the entire group is with you throughout the course of your journey.
Newcomer Tyreen is clearly a bad person, but the campaign’s story never gives you a compelling reason as to why you would want to kill her so as to stop her for good. Lilith is fond of reminding you that Tyreen’s plans would ultimately destroy Pandora, but Borderlands 3 introduces a bunch of planets that would make for more preferable homes. Tyreen, and thus Troy, never amounts to a credible threat that you feel like you need to stop as a result, so the Calypso twins instead feel like the primary source of much of Borderlands 3’s comic relief, not villains that must be stopped.
With most of the franchise’s juvenile humor and ludicrous jokes coming from your planetside interactions with the Calypsos, it’s on Sanctuary III with your crew that Borderlands 3’s well-written story delves into its more heartfelt and emotional moments. The game wastes little time reintroducing you to mainstays Lilith and Patricia Tannis, a brilliant yet socially anxious scientist, and building the drama of its narrative around them as the two women grow into their new roles within the Crimson Raiders. Tannis’ evolution is especially compelling as you see her make courageous strides to move beyond the self-imposed limitations she’s set for herself on account of her autism and social anxiety. For two characters that were popular but little more than caricatures in the first game, it’s rewarding to see the growth the two underwent in Borderlands 2 now culminate into two leaders that you’re willing to follow to the end.
That isn’t to say the other fan-favorite characters have been left out. Pretty much everyone from the previous games returns to complete their respective arcs. Borderlands 3 weaves in plenty of memorable new characters as well–such as the coffee-obsessed Lorelei, artificial intelligence BALEX, and scoundrel turned rebel general Clay–but the game’s story is very much the fulfilling conclusion that long-time fans have been looking forward to for the franchise’s mainstays.
And what a conclusion it is. Borderlands 3 has a few stumbling blocks when it comes to bosses, but these fights are overshadowed by the game’s rewarding gunplay and over-the-top humor. The game’s character-driven narrative acts as a satisfying finale for the loot-shooter franchise, and the new mechanics and features–especially the reworked skill trees and weapon manufacturer effects–give you plenty of agency in how you want to play through it. If you’ve never been a fan of the franchise, it’s unlikely Borderlands 3 does enough things differently to change your mind, as the game best excels at continuing what the series has always done: deliver a humorous tall tale of misfits looting and shooting their way to heroism.
Posted on July 29, 2019
The 50 best video games of all time, according to critics
There are dozens of ways you could put together a list of the best video games ever made. You could look to classics, like “Super Mario Bros.”
You could look at impact on the medium, or highest sales. You could write down your personal favorites on pieces of paper, then throw them into the air. Where the pieces land? That’s your list!
But what we’ve got here is something slightly more scientific. Reviews aggregation site Metacritic compiles all reviews of games, then it averages those scores into an overall average. What you’ll find below is the top 50 highest-rated games of all time, based on the averages obtained by Metacritic.
NintendoWe made one small change: Since there are a handful of duplicates on the list (multiple versions of the same game, released on multiple platforms), we’re using the highest-ranked version of the game to make room for a handful of games that wouldn’t have otherwise made the list.
Without further ado, these are the 50 best video games of all time:
SonyCritic score: 94/100
User score: 9.1/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “His vengeance against the gods of Olympus far behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the lands of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive … and teach his son to do the same. As mentor and protector to a son determined to earn his respect, Kratos is faced with an unexpected opportunity to master the rage that has long defined him. Questioning the dark lineage he’s passed on to his son, he hopes to make amends for the shortcomings of his past. Set within the untamed forests, mountains, and realms of Norse lore, ‘God of War’ features a distinctly new setting with its own pantheon of creatures, monsters, and gods.”
Platforms: PlayStation 4
ActivisionCritic score: 94/100
User score: 6.4/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “‘Modern Warfare 2’ continues the gripping and heart-racing action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse. An entirely new gameplay mode which supports 2-player co-operative play online that is unique from the single player story campaign. Special Ops pits players into a gauntlet of time-trial and objective-based missions. Rank-up as players unlock new Special Ops missions, each more difficult. Missions include highlights from the single player campaign, fan favorites from ‘Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare’ and all new, exclusive missions. Setting a new bar for online multiplayer, ‘Modern Warfare 2’ multiplayer delivers new capabilities, customization, game states and modes, including: Create-a-Class Evolved. Secondary Weapons – Machine Pistols, Shotguns, Handguns, Launchers. Riot Shields. Equipment – Throwing Knives, Blast Shield, Tactical Insertion. Perk Upgrades. Bling (Dual Attachments). Customizable Killstreaks – AC130, Sentry Gun, Predator Missile, Counter-UAV, Care Package. Accolades (Post match reports).”
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, OS X
Square EnixCritic score: 94/100
User score: 8.9/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “The last ‘Final Fantasy’ for the PlayStation, ‘Final Fantasy IX’ returns to the pure fantasy roots that spawned the series. This latest installment features highly detailed characters, vehicles, and environments, and breathtaking cinema-graphics. The addition of brand new features such as the story-enhancing Active Time Event system and the return of mini-games that grant additional gameplay make ‘Final Fantasy IX’ not only a memorable gaming experience, but also a significant step forward in the series.”
Platforms: PlayStation, iOS, Android, PC, PlayStation 4
2K GamesCritic score: 94/100
User score: 8.5/10
Plot summary (from Metacritic): “Once conceived as a floating symbol of American ideals at a time when the United States was emerging as a world power, Columbia has been dispatched to distant shores with great fanfare by a captivated public. What begins as a brand new endeavor of hope turns drastically wrong as the city soon disappears into the clouds to whereabouts unknown. The player assumes the role of former Pinkerton agent Booker DeWitt, sent to the lost city to rescue Elizabeth, a young woman imprisoned there since childhood. He develops a relationship with Elizabeth, augmenting his abilities with hers so the pair may escape from a city that is literally falling from the sky. DeWitt must learn to fight foes in high-speed Sky-Line battles, engage in combat both indoors and amongst the clouds, and engage the power of dozens of new weapons and abilities.
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
2D BoyCritic score: 94/100
User score: 8.8/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “‘World of Goo’ is a physics based puzzle / construction game. The millions of Goo Balls that live in the beautiful ‘World of Goo’ don’t know that they are in a game, or that they are extremely delicious.”
Platforms: Wii, PC, OS X, Linux, iOS, Android, BlackBerry OS, Nintendo Switch
KonamiCritic score: 95/100
User score: 7.4/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Following the prologue Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain concludes the Metal Gear Solid V experience by following the story of the protagonist of the series, Big Boss (a.k.a. Snake). The Metal Gear Solid V experience is Creator and Director Hideo Kojima’s first time incorporating open world gameplay to the groundbreaking Metal Gear franchise.”
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Critic score: 95/100
User score: 8.4/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “‘Portal 2’ is the sequel to the title named “Game of the Year” 2007 by over 30 publications around the world. ‘Portal 2’ promises to break new ground in next generation gaming by expanding the award-winning recipe of innovative gameplay, immersive story, and creative inclusion of music while also introducing multiplayer co-op game modes.”
Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
EA SportsCritic score: 95/100
User score: 7.5/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Take Your Game Online: Access an online community where you can meet, chat, and play head-to-head against other gamers. Audio Dream Team: Dynamic play-by-play and analysis by Madden and Michaels. All-New Mini-camp: Hop on John Madden’s Cruiser Tour Bus and travel to all NFL cities to complete skilled tasks. Create-A-Playbook: Customize receiver routes, player formations, and your team’s entire playbook. Deepest Franchise Mode Ever: Play 30 years of Franchise mode and draft players each season with tips from your scouts.”
Platforms: Game Boy Advance, PC, GameCube, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, Xbox
Critic score: 95/100
User score: 9.2/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Twenty years after a pandemic radically transformed known civilization, infected humans run amok and survivors kill one another for sustenance and weapons – literally whatever they can get their hands on. Joel, a salty survivor, is hired to smuggle a fourteen-year-old girl, Ellie, out of a rough military quarantine, but what begins as a simple job quickly turns into a brutal journey across the country.”
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
Critic score: 95/100
User score: 9.2/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Thrown into a parallel world by the mischievous actions of a possessed Skull Kid, Link finds a land in grave danger. The dark power of a relic called Majora’s Mask has wreaked havoc on the citizens of Termina, but their most urgent problem is a suicidal moon crashing toward the world. Link has only 72 hours to find a way to stop its descent.”
Platforms: Nintendo 64, Nintendo 3DS
Critic score: 95/100
User score: 9.0/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “In a ‘Link to the Past,’ Link travels between the light world and the dark world, conquering fierce monsters and uncovering Hyrule’s deepest secrets along the way.”
Platforms: Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy Advance, Virtual Console (various platforms)
MicrosoftCritic score: 95/100
User score: 8.2/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “The Covenant alien race threatens to destroy all humankind, and the only thing standing in its way is Master Chief, a genetically enhanced supersoldier. Master Chief returns in ‘Halo 2,’ which features new vehicles, weapons, environments, and more. This time, you can interact with your environment, wield two weapons at the same time, board opponents’ vehicles, and even switch sides to play the role of a Covenant Elite. ‘Halo 2’ also supports broadband multiplayer action via Xbox Live.”
Platforms: Xbox, Xbox One
SonyCritic score: 95/100
User score: 8.5/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “With the addition of two new courses (a downtown Tokyo circuit and the Monte Carlo Grand Prix course), an impressive range of cars (from Vipers to Cooper Minis), and a soundtrack featuring everything from Lenny Kravitz to Jimi Hendrix, this highly anticipated title is finally ready to be driven.”
Platform: PlayStation 2
Rockstar GamesCritic score: 95/100
User score: 8.9/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Developed by Rockstar San Diego, as a follow up to the 2004 hit game ‘Red Dead Revolver,’ ‘Red Dead Redemption’ is a Western epic, set at the turn of the 20th century when the lawless and chaotic badlands began to give way to the expanding reach of government and the spread of the Industrial Age. The story of former outlaw, John Marston, ‘Red Dead Redemption’ takes players on a great adventure across the American frontier. Utilizing Rockstar’s proprietary Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (RAGE), ‘Red Dead Redemption’ features an open-world environment for players to explore, including frontier towns, rolling prairies teeming with wildlife, and perilous mountain passes – each packed with an endless flow of varied distractions. Along the way, players experience the heat of gunfights and battles, meet a host of unique characters, struggle against the harshness of one of the world’s last remaining wildernesses, and ultimately pick their own precarious path through an epic story about the death of the Wild West and the gunslingers that inhabited it.”
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
NintendoCritic score: 95/100
User score: 9.0/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Receive four complete classic Zelda games all on one disc when you buy the Zelda GameCube Bundle: ‘The Legend of Zelda,’ ‘Zelda II – The Adventure of Link,’ ‘The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time,’ ‘The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask.'”
Platforms: Nintendo Entertainment System, Virtual Console (various platforms)
Media Molecule / SonyCritic score: 95/100
User score: 6.8/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “In ‘LittleBigPlanet,’ players meet on a blue and green planet scattered with individual plots – and use their character’s amazing abilities to play, create and share what they build with other gamers throughout the world via the PlayStation Network. The ‘LittleBigPlanet’ experience starts with players learning about their character’s powers to interact physically with the environment. There are places to explore, creative resources to collect and puzzles to solve – all requiring a combination of brains and collaborative teamwork. As soon as players begin their creative skills will grow and they will soon be ready to start creating and modifying their surroundings – the first step to sharing them with the whole community. Characters have the power to move anything in this glued and stitched-together 3D landscape; they have the power to design, shape and build both objects and entire locations for others to view and play. There’s no complicated level editor; all of these skills can be learned by simply playing the game. Creativity is part of the gameplay experience and playing is part of the creative experience. Players can make their world as open or as secretive to explore as they like. When it’s ready, they can invite anyone within the LittleBigPlanet community to come and explore their patch – or can go and explore everybody else’s.”
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
Rockstar GamesCritic score: 95/100
User score: 8.7/10
Plot summary (from Metacritic): “Welcome to Vice City. Welcome to the 1980s. Having just made it back onto the streets of Liberty City after a long stretch in maximum security, Tommy Vercetti is sent to Vice City by his old boss, Sonny Forelli. They were understandably nervous about his re-appearance in Liberty City, so a trip down south seemed like a good idea. But all does not go smoothly upon his arrival in the glamorous, hedonistic metropolis of Vice City. He’s set up and is left with no money and no merchandise. Sonny wants his money back, but the biker gangs, Cuban gangsters, and corrupt politicians stand in his way. Most of Vice City seems to want Tommy dead. His only answer is to fight back and take over the city himself. Vice City offers vehicular pleasures to suit every taste. For the speed enthusiast, there’s high-performance cars and motorbikes. For the sportsman, a powerboat or a golf buggy lets you enjoy the great outdoors. For those that need that sense of freedom and escape, why not charter a helicopter and see the beauty of Vice City from the air.”
Platforms: PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC, Mac, iOS, Android, Fire OS
Rockstar GamesCritic score: 95/100
User score: 9.0/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Five years ago Carl Johnson escaped from the pressures of life in Los Santos, San Andreas… a city tearing itself apart with gang trouble, drugs and corruption. Where film stars and millionaires do their best to avoid the dealers and gangbangers. Now, it’s the early 90s. Carl’s got to go home. His mother has been murdered, his family has fallen apart and his childhood friends are all heading towards disaster. On his return to the neighborhood, a couple of corrupt cops frame him for homicide. CJ is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets.”
Platforms: PlayStation 2, PC, Xbox, Xbox 360, Mac, PlayStation 3, iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Fire OS
Black Isle Studios / Interplay EntertainmentCritic score: 95/100
User score: 9.2/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “An epic continuation of the story that began in ‘Baldur’s Gate,’ this RPG is set along the southern portion of the Sword Coast, a detailed and rich area of the Forgotten Realms called Amn. It features 300 spells and 130-plus monster types compared to only 130 spells and 60 monster types in ‘Baldur’s Gate.'”
Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux
KonamiCritic score: 96/100
User score: 8.8/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Since the incident on Shadow Moses Island, Metal Gear’s top-secret technology has been leaked into the black market through the machinations of Revolver Ocelot. As a result, countless variations of Metal Gears have sprung up in every corner of the globe, making the weapon an increasingly common component of the armed forces of nuclear powers. In the midst of all of this, Solid Snake, now a member of the anti-Metal Gear group ‘Philanthropy,’ has learned that a new prototype Metal Gear has been developed by the U.S. Marines and is being transported in secret to an unknown destination. To learn more about this new machine, Snake must infiltrate the transport, disguised as a tanker, as it makes its way down the Hudson River. Just as Snake is about to begin his mission, however, the ship is seized by a mysterious and well-armed group bent on stealing the new Metal Gear for their own, nefarious purposes
Platforms: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Vita
SonyCritic score: 96/100
User score: 8.6/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Welcome to the most advanced racing game ever created! Encounter exhilarating high-speed racing in 11 stunning environments. Feel handling agility and throttle response so convincing, the car seems to be an extension of yourself. Experience the extraordinary world of ‘Gran Turismo’!”
Platform: PlayStation
NintendoCritic score: 96/100
User score: 9.0/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “In this ninth entry in the ‘Legend of Zelda’ series, Link debuts on GameCube with a fun new cel-shaded look, but the game stays true to the respected heritage of the series. The classic mix of sword-swinging action, perplexing puzzles and stirring story lines remains intact, but the stunning cel-shaded graphics give the people and places of Link’s watery world a wildly artistic new look. And for the very first time, Link sails freely on the high seas. Join Link on his most epic and scenic adventure yet. Face unimaginable monsters, explore puzzling dungeons, and meet a cast of unforgettable characters as he searches for his kidnapped sister, Aryll.”
Platforms: GameCube, Wii U
Valve SoftwareCritic score: 96/100
User score: 9.0/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “‘Half-Life’ combines great storytelling in the tradition of Stephen King with intense action and advanced technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players need to think smart to survive. ‘Half-Life’ has won more than 50 Game of the Year awards from publications around the world, and was named ‘Best PC Game Ever’ in PC Gamer’s November 1999 issue.”
Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 2
YouTube/UnrealSkyrimCritic score: 96/100
User score: 8.5/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “The next chapter in the ‘Elder Scrolls’ saga arrives from the Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim reimagines the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose. Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of ‘The Elder Scrolls’ is realized like never before. Skyrim’s new game engine brings to life a complete virtual world with rolling clouds, rugged mountains, bustling cities, lush fields, and ancient dungeons. Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The new character system allows you to play any way you want and define yourself through your actions. Battle ancient dragons like you’ve never seen. As Dragonborn, learn their secrets and harness their power for yourself.”
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch
NintendoCritic score: 96/100
User score: 9.1/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “In the next chapter in the ‘Legend of Zelda’ series, Link can transform into a wolf to scour the darkened land of Hyrule. With the help of Midna, a mysterious being, you must guide Link through hordes of foul creatures and challenging bosses using new moves and a new horseback combat system. Many puzzles stand between Link and the fulfillment of his quest, so you must sharpen your wits as you hunt for weapons and items.”
Platforms: GameCube, Wii
EACritic score: 96/100
User score: 8.9/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “The ‘Mass Effect’ trilogy is a science fiction adventure set in a vast universe filled with dangerous alien life forms and mysterious uncharted planets. In this dark second chapter, Saren’s evil army of Geth soldiers has just been defeated, and humans, who are still struggling to make their mark on the galactic stage, are now faced with an even greater peril.”
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC
Namco BandaiCritic score: 96/100
User score: 9.1/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “An ancient evil force has reawakened, attacking in secret and feeding on the souls of mighty warriors. To lure it out of hiding will take the greatest fighting contest the world has ever seen…Tekken 3. Some are fighting for revenge, some for honor. Ultimately, all are fighting for their lives and the fate of all mankind.”
Platforms: PlayStation, Arcade
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment / Rocksteady StudiosCritic score: 96/100
User score: 8.7/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Developed by Rocksteady Studios, ‘Batman: Arkham City’ builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of ‘Batman: Arkham Asylum,’ sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security ‘home’ for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.”
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Mac, Wii U, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Valve SoftwareCritic score: 96/100
User score: 9.2/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Games included in The Orange Box compilation: The original Half-Life 2 – The player again picks up the crowbar of research scientist Gordon Freeman, who finds himself on an alien-infested Earth being picked to the bone, its resources depleted, its populace dwindling. Freeman is thrust into the unenviable role of rescuing the world from the wrong he unleashed back at Black Mesa. And a lot of people – people he cares about – are counting on him. ‘Half-Life 2: Episode One’ – The player reprises his role of Dr. Freeman, who must immediately face the repercussions of his actions in City 17 and the Citadel. Freeman reconnects with Alyx Vance and her robot, Dog, as they continue their support of the resistance’s battle against the Combine forces. ‘Half-Life 2: Episode Two’ — the second installment in Valve’s episodic trilogy advances the award-winning story, leading the player to new locations outside of City 17. ‘Portal’ – a pioneering type of single player action game that rewrites the rules for how players approach and manipulate their environment – much like how Half-Life 2’s Gravity Gun reinvented the way gamers interact with objects in the game. ‘Team Fortress 2’ – an all-new version of the legendary title that spawned team based multiplayer action games. The game’s daring new art style features the most advanced graphics of any Source-based game released to date.”
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Linux, Mac
CapcomCritic score: 96/100
User score: 9.4/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “In ‘Resident Evil 4’ players are reacquainted with Leon S. Kennedy, Raccoon City Police Department’s idealistic rookie cop from ‘Resident Evil 2.’ It has been six years since the destruction of Raccoon City and in that time, the U.S. government has been able to destroy the nefarious Umbrella Corporation. Fast forward to 2004 and players rejoin Leon, who is now a U.S. agent with a top-secret mission. He has been tasked to look into the abduction of the President’s daughter and his investigation has led him to a mysterious location in Europe. As Leon encounters unimaginable horrors, he must find out who or what is behind everything.”
Platforms: GameCube, PlayStation 2, Microsoft Windows, Wii, Zeebo, iOS, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Android, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Critic score: 96/100
User score: 8.8/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Fortune hunter Nathan Drake returns in Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, a third-person action-adventure/shooter created by award-winning developer Naughty Dog. Down on his luck, Drake is lured back into the treacherous world of thieves and mercenary treasure-seekers he had sought to leave behind. When a mysterious artifact propels Drake on an expedition to find the legendary Himalayan valley of Shambhala, he finds himself embroiled in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse against a fugitive war criminal who’s after more than just the fabled riches of the lost city. Caught in a web of deception and plunged into an increasingly deadly pursuit that tests the limits of his endurance, Drake will be forced to risk everything – but has his luck finally run out?”
Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4
NintendoCritic score: 96/100
User score: 9.1/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “You are Bond. James Bond. You are assigned covert operations connected with the GoldenEye weapons satellite. M will brief you on your mission and objectives from London. Q Branch will support your efforts with a plentiful supply of weapons and gadgets. Moneypenny offers you light-hearted best wishes and you’re off! Your mission begins in the heavily guarded chemical warfare facility at the Byelomorye Dam in the USSR. Look and shoot in any direction as you navigate 12 interactive 3-D environments. Use stealth and force as you see fit in matters of international security. Consider the military personnel expendable. You are licensed to kill!”
Platform: Nintendo 64
YouTube/2K/AkNCritic score: 96/100
User score: 8.9/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Going beyond ‘run and gun corridors,’ ‘monster-closet AIs’ and static worlds, BioShock creates a living, unique and unpredictable FPS experience. After your plane crashes into icy uncharted waters, you discover a rusted bathysphere and descend into Rapture, a city hidden beneath the sea. Constructed as an idealistic society for a hand picked group of scientists, artists and industrialists, the idealism is no more. Now the city is littered with corpses, wildly powerful guardians roam the corridors as little girls loot the dead, and genetically mutated citizens ambush you at every turn. Take control of your world by hacking mechanical devices, commandeering security turrets and crafting unique items critical to your very survival. Upgrade your weapons with ionic gels, explosives and toxins to customize them to the enemy and environment. Genetically modify your body through dozens of Plasmid Stations scattered throughout the city, empowering you with fantastic and often grotesque abilities. Explore a living world powered by Ecological A.I., where the inhabitants have interesting and consequential relationships with one another that impact your gameplay experience. Experience truly next generation graphics that vividly illustrate the forlorn art deco city, highlighted by the most detailed and realistic water effects ever developed in a video game. Make meaningful choices and mature decisions, ultimately culminating in the grand question: do you exploit the innocent survivors of Rapture…or save them?”
Platforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, Mac, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, iOS
Critic score: 96/100
User score: 9.2/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “By taking the suspense, challenge and visceral charge of the original, and adding startling new realism and responsiveness, ‘Half-Life 2’ opens the door to a world where the player’s presence affects everything around him, from the physical environment to the behaviors — even the emotions — of both friends and enemies. The player again picks up the crowbar of research scientist Gordon Freeman, who finds himself on an alien-infested Earth being picked to the bone, its resources depleted, its populace dwindling. Freeman is thrust into the unenviable role of rescuing the world from the wrong he unleashed back at Black Mesa. And a lot of people — people he cares about — are counting on him.”
Platforms: PC, Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Mac, Linux, Android
SegaCritic score: 97/100
User score: 6.3/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “In the end, NFL 2K1 is a deeper, more refined version of the original game.”
Platform: Dreamcast
MicrosoftCritic score: 97/100
User score: 8.6/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Enter the mysterious world of Halo, an alien planet shaped like a ring. As mankind’s super soldier Master Chief, you must uncover the secrets of Halo and fend off the attacking Covenant. During your missions, you’ll battle on foot, in vehicles, inside, and outside with alien and human weaponry. Your objectives include attacking enemy outposts, raiding underground labs for advanced technology, rescuing fallen comrades, and sniping enemy forces. ‘Halo’ also lets you battle three other players via intense split screen combat or fight cooperatively with a friend through the single-player missions.”
Platforms: Xbox, PC, Mac, Xbox 360, Xbox One
NintendoCritic score: 97/100
User score: 9.0/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Mario embarks on a new journey through unknown worlds, running and jumping through huge 3D worlds in the first sandbox-style Mario game since ‘Super Mario 64’ and ‘Super Mario Sunshine.’ Set sail between expansive worlds aboard an airship, and perform all-new actions, such as throwing Mario’s cap.”
Platform: Switch
Rockstar GamesCritic score: 97/100
User score: 8.5/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Players are put at the heart of their very own gangster movie, and let loose in a fully-realized 3 dimensional city with a cast of hundreds, 50 plus vehicles, ranging from sports cars to ice cream trucks and from boats to buses, 3 hours of music, including opera, reggae, house, drum and bass, pop and disco, and a huge array of street ready weapons.”
Platforms: PlayStation 2, PC, Xbox, Mac, Android, iOS, Fire OS
Critic score: 97/100
User score: 9.3/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Samus returns in a new mission to unravel the mystery behind the ruined walls scattered across Tallon IV. In Metroid Prime, you’ll play the role of this bounty hunter and view the world through her visor, which displays information ranging from current energy levels to ammunition. Equipped with a Power Beam and Gravity Suit, you must shoot locked switches, solve puzzles, and eliminate enemies. It’s up to you to explore the world and recover more power-ups and weapons, which gradually open more gameplay areas.”
Platforms: GameCube, Wii
RareCritic score: 97/100
User score: 9.0/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Step into the Dark… As Carrington Institute’s most promising new Agent, Joanna Dark must uncover the truth behind the dataDyne Corporation’s recent technological breakthroughs – breakthroughs which could have serious consequences for mankind.”
Platforms: Nintendo 64, Xbox 360, Xbox One
ActivisionCritic score: 97/100
User score: 7.4/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Challenge up to four friends in online competitions over a LAN or the Internet. Take them on in both Trick Attack and Graffiti modes.”
Platforms: PlayStation 2, PlayStation, Game Boy Color, GameCube, Xbox, Game Boy Advance, PC, Nintendo 64, Mac
NintendoCritic score: 97/100
User score: 8.4/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Forget everything you know about The Legend of Zelda games. Step into a world of discovery, exploration and adventure in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, a boundary-breaking new game in the acclaimed series. Travel across fields, through forests and to mountain peaks as you discover what has become of the ruined kingdom of Hyrule in this open-air adventure. Explore the wilds of Hyrule any way you like.”
Platforms: Wii U, Switch
Critic score: 96/100
User score: 7.8/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Los Santos: a sprawling sun-soaked metropolis full of self-help gurus, starlets and fading celebrities, once the envy of the Western world, now struggling to stay alive in a time of economic uncertainty and cheap reality TV. Amidst the turmoil, three very unique criminals plot their own chances of survival and success: Franklin, a street hustler looking for tangible opportunities and serious money; Michael, a professional ex-con whose retirement is less rosy than he figured it would be; and Trevor, a violent dude driven by the opportunity for a cheap high and his next big score. With options at a premium, the crew risks it all in a myriad of daring and dangerous heists that could set them up for life.”
Platforms: Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC
Rockstar GamesCritic score: 97/100
User score: 7.7/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): ” Developed by the creators of ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ and ‘Red Dead Redemption,’ ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ is an epic tale of life in America’s unforgiving heartland. The game’s vast and atmospheric world also provides the foundation for a brand new online multiplayer experience. America, 1899. The end of the Wild West era has begun. After a robbery goes badly wrong in the western town of Blackwater, Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde gang are forced to flee. With federal agents and the best bounty hunters in the nation massing on their heels, the gang has to rob, steal and fight their way across the rugged heartland of America in order to survive. As deepening internal fissures threaten to tear the gang apart, Arthur must make a choice between his own ideals and loyalty to the gang that raised him.”
Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4
NintendoCritic score: 97/100
User score: 9.1/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Super Mario Galaxy 2, the sequel to the galaxy-hopping original game, includes the gravity-defying, physics-based exploration from the first game, but is loaded with entirely new galaxies and features to challenge players. On some stages, Mario can pair up with his dinosaur buddy Yoshi and use his tongue to grab items and spit them back at enemies. Players can also have fun with new items such as a drill that lets our hero tunnel through solid rock.”
Platform: Wii
NintendoCritic score: 97/100
User score: 9.0/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “The ultimate Nintendo hero is taking the ultimate step … out into space. Join Mario as he ushers in a new era of video games, defying gravity across all the planets in the galaxy. When some creature escapes into space with Princess Peach, Mario gives chase, exploring bizarre planets all across the galaxy. Mario, Peach and enemies new and old are here. Players run, jump and battle enemies as they explore all the planets in the galaxy. Since this game makes full use of all the features of the Wii Remote, players have to do all kinds of things to succeed: pressing buttons, swinging the Wii Remote and the Nunchuk, and even pointing at and dragging things with the pointer. Since he’s in space, Mario can perform mind-bending jumps unlike anything he’s done before. He’ll also have a wealth of new moves that are all based around tilting, pointing and shaking the Wii Remote. Shake, tilt and point! Mario takes advantage of all the unique aspects of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller, unleashing new moves as players shake the controller and even point at and drag items with the pointer.”
Platform: Wii
Namco BandaiCritic score: 98/100
User score: 8.6/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “This is a tale of souls and swords, transcending the world and all its history, told for all eternity… The greatest weapons-based fighter returns, this time on Sega Dreamcast. Soul Calibur unleashes incredible graphics, fantastic fighters, and combos so amazing they’ll make your head spin!”
Platforms: Dreamcast, iOS, Arcade, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Rockstar GamesCritic score: 98/100
User score: 7.5/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “What does the American Dream mean today? For Niko Belic, fresh off the boat from Europe. It’s the hope he can escape his past. For his cousin, Roman, it is the vision that together they can find fortune in Liberty City, gateway to the land of opportunity. As they slip into debt and are dragged into a criminal underworld by a series of shysters, thieves and sociopaths, they discover that the reality is very different from the dream in a city that worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them an a living nightmare for those who don’t.”
Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC
ActivisionCritic score: 98/100
User score: 7.4/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “Hawk’s back – with new technology, new pros and new tricks! ‘THPS2,’ the legend rides on! Skate as legendary Tony Hawk or any one of 12 other pro skaters. Create your own custom skaters. Multiple play modes including 1-Player, Career and Free Skate modes, as well as 2-player modes such as Trick Attack, Graffiti Tag and Horse. Build your own custom skate parks with the real-time 3D park editor”
Platforms: PlayStation, PC, Game Boy Color, Dreamcast, Mac, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64, iOS, Xbox
NintendoCritic score: 99/100
User score: 9.2/10
Plot summary ( from Metacritic): “As a young boy, Link is tricked by Ganondorf, the King of the Gerudo Thieves. The evil human uses Link to gain access to the Sacred Realm, where he places his tainted hands on Triforce and transforms the beautiful Hyrulean landscape into a barren wasteland. Link is determined to fix the problems he helped to create, so with the help of Rauru he travels through time gathering the powers of the Seven Sages.”
Posted on June 21, 2019
Johny Johny Yes Papa
Johny Johny Yes Papa Nursery Rhyme | Part 6 – 3D Vehicles Rhymes & Songs for Children
Posted on June 21, 2019
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star lyrics:
Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
How I wonder what you are.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high,
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle, twinkle, little star.
How I wonder what you are.
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This video was created as a thank you to everyone for helping us reach 100,000,000 views on YouTube. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star had long been our most requested song, and we were really happy to record the song with one of our students, Nagi.
Nagi has a new album out with covers of classic J-POP songs by a variety of artists, and a new arrangement of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. The CD is available from Amazon Japan here: http://amzn.to/19EbDOy
We hope you enjoy the video. A special thanks goes out to Nate at Fuzz Animation for the amazing animation.
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Caption authors (Russian)
UnboxingAndPlay Toys
Cubic Animations
BluSveta
Caption authors (Arabic)
Sal
MUHAMMED 1878
WALAA EL SYDABI
Top Gamer
Caption authors (Portuguese)
Dyefferson Azevedo
Pesterenan
Yago Steiner
Caption authors (Vietnamese)
Nghĩa Trần
MiMo Kids
Nghia D. Nguyen
VỢ CHỒNG SON
Caption authors (French)
. Noloshy
D3nver
Marie Dutrieux
The- -Fox
Posted on June 21, 2019
Max play with funny Playhouses toys – compilation from Smile Toy Review
Posted on June 20, 2019
Diana buys a New PlayHouse
Diana wants to buy a New Playhouse. But this toy is worth 5 dollars! Little girl asks for money from dad. Dad offers Diana to do the cleaning to make money. Kids pretend play with toys. Diana`s INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/kidsdianashow/ Subscribe to Kids Diana Show – http://bit.ly/2k7NrSx
Posted on June 20, 2019
Roma and Diana Playing Cafe | Compilation video with food toys
A collection of funny videos where Diana, Roma and Papa pretend to play cafe. Compilation video with food toys Roma’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsromashow/ Subscribe to Kids Roma Show – http://bit.ly/2kj62uh