Cigars & Games

Happy New Year

2007-01-27T20:48:00.000-05:00

I have been away for a few months just traveling seeing some of our heritage. But anyway I wanted to wish everyone a Happy and prosperous new year. Thank you for reading my blog and for always passing by and reading my blog.

I dont feel the love

2006-10-28T21:30:00.000-04:00

For some reason I am the only blogger that doesn't get any attention from Sony. Everyone else gets a ps3 to demo why not me? we i have figured it out I haven't hit it big...lmao well what you gonna do right...wrong I am going to have to go and purchase one on launch day and review then hustle it on e-bay.....I hope Sony hears my cries and ships me one sooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnn pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

I am sorry I have been very busy

2006-09-16T19:09:00.000-04:00

I apologize for to those who read my blog I have been very busy lately school started again and I work so it is a little hard to have some me time. I am happy to let you know That I recently smoked some great cigars. A Partagas Serie P No 2, Guantanamera petite corona, and a Hoyo De Monteray petite Robusto Which I would recomend to anyone who loves Habanos. I will ty to post some reviews of these cigars sometime soon.

As for games I want everyone t purcahse Saints Row and Lego Star Wars they are two great games. Can't review them though my 360 got the red rings of death:\ so as soon as I eceive my replacement 4-6 weeks yeah I know what a bitch...... I will post something or at least try.

I smoked a CAO Black Gothic

2006-08-16T22:51:00.000-04:00

I recently purchased some of the famous CAO black blend cigars. I lit up this fine sepcimen of tabacoo artistry and was rewarded wth a sweet grassy and peppery taste. Wow what a beautiful wrapper silky smooth and spotless. The ash is a silvery color and it stays pretty tight, the draw was a smooth and medium. Towards the middle of the cigar it became sweet and nutty with hints of grass. towards the end of the cigars life it became quite potent packing a nicotine punch that can knockout a horse. I would definetly recommend this cigar but not to any newbies.

Whats your favorite smoke?

2006-08-16T22:47:00.000-04:00

I would like to know whats your favorite smoke?

WoW what a week

2006-08-09T22:44:00.000-04:00

Well today I went to pick up "Dead Rising" I was playing it for a while and I have to say that the game is a whole lot of fun, hard which I like because it provides more playtime. Also had a long work week plagued with online outages and phone outages not to mention a s*it load of work. But I am glad thats over for the week, Yes I am that lucky I work partime and earn a great wage ahh life is good.

Habanos

2006-08-04T19:14:00.000-04:00

Lately I have been very disappointed with cigars not to mention some counterfeit Habanos that were gifted to me. I would have to say that the label were rite on for the cigars but I noticed that the cigar wrapper in the end was sloppy and as wee all know the caps on the Cuban cigars are always perfect with three rings. Then I said what the hell it could’ve been a newbie roller so I decided to light up and toke. Oh my god what had I done it was one of the worst tastes that I had ever experienced. I should have known better and just put in the trash without any second thoughts. But you know what I am done with Habanos nothing but Dominicans, Nicaraguans, and Honduran cigars until that embargo is lifted dam you Castro why did you have to point the missiles.All I want to say is that when you order or are gifted a Habano please be careful. From what I have heard the bands can be real the box can bereal it can even be cuban tabacco but the blen is all wrong because it was all stolen from the factory. So Buyrer beware

Dead Rising Demo

2006-08-04T19:04:00.000-04:00

Today was a great day, the demo to one of the most anticipated Capcom games “Dead Rising” flew in to the Xbox Live Marketplace. I hope everyone downloads the demo and puts some hurting on the zombies just like I was earlier. I am so looking forward to this game I even preordered it. Well good luck smashing some zombie heads.

Emergence Day

2006-08-03T22:17:00.000-04:00

I am so happy now that we finally know when it is that “Emergence Day” Is for that popular game Gears of War. November 12, 2006 I was like oh my god!!! . Finally we can rest assure that this game is coming out in 2006 and that it won’t be delayed again and again.

I love these Lighters

2006-08-03T17:29:00.000-04:00

I love the X-Tend lighters so much I got one for every occassion.

S.T. Dupont

2006-08-03T16:45:00.000-04:00

These are the best cigar lighters that you can find at reasobable prices I recomment it to anyone that loves and smokes cigars.

More good news!!!!!!

2006-08-01T12:14:00.000-04:00

I just found out this morning that on Xbox Live you are able to download the demo of the much anticipated Saints Row. The game is a exclusive XBOX360 title being developed by one of ThQ's studio's that goes by the name Volition. Download and enjoy.

Humidors

2006-08-01T12:08:00.000-04:00

I Just finished receiving a humidor I purcahsed from a friend. Now I can finally store all of my cigars in a proper manner. I wonder how many of you out there haven't purcahsed a humidor yet? Well I have a answer for you; you don't have to purchase a humidor you can make one your self. All you need is a cooler and some humidity beads . You can probably get some free cigar boxes from your local cigar store for your cedar to divide the cigars up. With a cooler seasoning is practically eliminated. If you want to season though you can purcahse a boveda seasoning pak and throw it in there for a day or two, spritz the beads reall well and put them on a shallow dish and your good to go. If you have any questions please feel free to ask or just post it on comments.

Ashton ESG

2006-07-29T15:38:00.000-04:00

What a day it was today over here in NYC it is super hot (92 actually feels like 102) I went on over to my favorite cigar shop. Ok Cigars stocks a great selection of cigars at great prices and also has a lot of antique cigar accessories. Len Brunson is the owner of the shop great guy. Well I found out that he had the Ashton ESG in stock so I decided what the hell let me try it. It was only natural that I would be curious about this cigar since I have heard so much about it no actual reviews yet just that it was going to be one of the best Ashton’s out there.

What can I say about the ESG well it is a lovely looking cigar with a band that stands out from all others I would have to say that it is the most exquisite cigar band that I have seen to date. The cigar it self is a dark luscious chocolate color with tons of oiliness. I smelled the foot of the cigar before lighting it and it smelled of sweet chocolate and raisins. The construction of the cigar was great and well balanced. I went on the lighting of the cigar it took to the flame really well. The first puffs were luscious delicious and velvety, with clouds of thick smoke. I would have to say that it was a very tasty cigar I wouldn’t rate it as one of my favorites not for the premium price you pay I would say that the cigar to me was worth more on the $10-$12 dollar range plus our outrageous NY tobacco tax. Sorry got off track there. I would have to say that the cigar had some nice spiciness to it like some sweet cinnamon. The flavors were also good somewhat fruity in nature with a nice nicotine punch. The cigar was of sweet woodiness all the way to the end with consistent flavors. While I would not purchase a box of these because to me it’s not worth the price I would definitely keep some in the humi for further aging and studying.

I recommend this cigar to the aficionado smoker and the regular smoker that wants something good to knock out the hunger pains.

99 Nights demo

2006-07-28T22:20:00.000-04:00

99 Nights demo is now available for download on the XBOX Live marketplace.

Saints Row

2006-07-28T22:01:00.000-04:00

I have had the opportunity to play the demo of Saints Row for the XBOX 360. All I can say is wow, this game is sure to impress everyone who is a fan of open world and ended games. While the demo only allows you to do a few missions it also lets you roam a small part of the city and do what you wish. I have to say that this build of the games is awesome and this game will be kicking some serious booty. I would also like to let you guys know that I have played this demo about five times and each time it felt different. Why did it feel different? Simply because you get to create your own character it is crazy, not only that if you don’t like the way he looks there is a plastic surgeon in the game that can change the way you look. The demo also allows you to buy some clothing and accessories and event go to a burger joint and purchase food, or you can go through a drive through that relieves you of all of your sins…..he he, for a small fee that is. I would like anyone who has a 360 to give this demo a chance. Now your question might be how? You have three choices you can pre-order the game either online at an EBGames or Game Stop. If you don’t have the patience to wait around till they ship the game just stop by your local Game Stop or Ebgames and pre order the game in person so you can receive the demo right away. Another choice I forgot to mention is purchasing it on eBay.

Saints Row website
Demo

EVENT

2006-07-28T21:53:00.000-04:00

We have an event that occurs every year and is organized by cigar aficionado. The event is cal “THE BIG SMOKE” and you pay a fee which I think is reasonable $ 150.00 for one ticket. What you get for that price well you get about 20 different cigars, drinks, and food. Who will be there? Nobody but the biggest cigar names in the industry and fellow smokers like me and you; that is meant for those of you who smoke cigars. My other readers please don’t fret, videogames have there events too like E3. I will post a link to the site that has all of the details FYI.Big Smoke 2006

New Introduction

2006-07-28T21:33:00.000-04:00

Well, Well, Well it has been such a long time since I posted last I feel like a virgin…lol. I would like to thank the people who come by my blog and read some of my nonsense. I just decided since I love cigars and I love videogames that it would only be natural to combine it. I guess that this is my way of showing to the world that I am not completely useless, yes go ahead and laugh at my expense. I will start by posting some cigar and videogames news mainly XBOX 360 related it’s what I own and will primarily stay with as a videogames system. As for the Cigars I will be posting news about cigars local NYC events and tasting, new cigar releases and so on and so forth.

My Gamertag

2005-12-29T11:55:00.000-05:00

45.

Condemned on live

2005-12-29T11:47:00.000-05:00

I would have to say that out of all the games that have recently come out for the 360, Condemned has to be one of my favorites. I thought that I wasn’t going to get scared or jump out of my seat. But I did, the last that I can remember about being this frightened was when I first started playing the RE series. The first three were the only ones that had an effect on me and silent hill also with all of its weird mutants. But with the recent news that Condemned has made it in to the Xbox live market place I would recommend that anyone that has a 360 and a pretty good broadband connection download it and give it a try. The game has a very good and deep plot and it will have you scared out of your wits did I mention there are 360’s in the game and you get to collect dead birds….lol

survival of the fittest

2005-12-28T12:31:00.000-05:00

Xbox 360 Final Death Match Challenge
Microsoft executives have promised that the Xbox business would become profitable by FY’07, which begins in July 2006. Many of the pieces are in place: Microsoft beat Sony and Nintendo to market with an impressive piece of hardware, has enlisted many new third-party publishers and developers (particularly important in Japan, where the first Xbox was a dud), and has more than two million paying customers for Xbox Live where its competitors are still figuring out their online strategies. Most important, Microsoft is committed to breaking even on the console over its lifecycle, leaving plenty of room to profit from games, Live subscriptions, hardware peripherals, and downloads. In 2006 Microsoft will have to justify the console’s high price (or lower it to put price pressure on Sony), come up with the “must have” game title that was missing at launch, and prove that early shortages and glitches are temporary and solvable problems.
“Getting to profitability will require a big-name software launch while withstanding a concentrated marketing blitz from Sony. Anything less could mean years of red ink ahead.”
—Matt Rosoff, lead analyst, consumer and corporate

I sure hope so, with the recent news that the 360 cost $720 to make. I would sure hope that they make some profit or break even soon. I think it would be in their best interest and ours as the general public. We sure don’t want one company ruling with tyranny the videogame marker. We all know that if a system crashes and burns it affects everyone.

Happy New Year

2005-12-28T10:41:00.000-05:00

I want to wish everyone a happy and safe new year. By the way is anyone going to the consumer electronics expo?

Can this be true

2005-12-28T10:35:00.000-05:00

Earlier By Business week there was a report that Microsoft is losing $126 on every X box 360 sold. It is now believed that the figure is somewhat higher. According to some insider info. Microsoft is losing upwards of $300 per console sold. According to the article: "A high ranking friend at IBM, one that worked on the X box 360 chip design,
tipped someone regarding the real expenses involved in manufacturing the X box 360... 'It costs Microsoft approximately $715 to make, the manufacturing costs are still too high, and that could be another reason why they’re producing relatively small quantities of the box.'”If there is someone that has money to burn its Msoft. How long will it be before they crash and burn? If they do

I wonder why ?

2005-12-28T10:04:00.000-05:00

I wonder why the gaming industry right now is a little how do you say ugly, lol that’s the word ugly. I don’t understand why we as gamers tolerate all the crap that these huge developers make. There are so many good games out there that are from small time developers and they just get ignored for these huge franchise titles that lack innovation and style. I see them as just the same game but with a few minor touches. You have a game like psychonauts, which was ignored for the most part, but it’s a great game. That game has everything comedy pizzazz and fun you hear that fun. I am not saying that the franchise titles are bad but come on. The money that they make they don’t really invest into new ideas they are scared to do so. Why? Because they are afraid to lose money. In the first place how did they start, why did they start to develop games? We can all answer these questions, we know why. What we need to do as gamers is let them know that we are tired of the same crappy games or of the same game with barely any changes or innovations.

I love the next gen era

2005-08-06T11:06:00.000-04:00

I dont know whats going through sony,nintendo,or microsofts core but its funny how they work.
i believe that its good to have competition but i think that the new systems shouldnt only be about graphics, but also about gameplay. why play a game thats all graphics and no gameplay.

As for microsoft i think that they are offering the best bang for your buck and that is great since they have come threw. They are (microsoft) offering a harddrive, headphones and a wireless remote which the remote should be standard iknow that...lol. but in all there even offering xbox live silver for free and they do have the best online sevice and xbox 360 willl have some great games that are exclusive to xbox. As for sony, they are a big media conglomerate and well my reasoning for this is that they are building a new system tht is very expensive i mean for me i am a total sony fan and i love the PS, but i think that enough is enough this system is truly going to be a crazy system but why so expensive and although it will include the new bluray drives whic in turn means that we will have these huge great looking games, it might be horible because they might only use a 1x drive and well theyre not including any memory? How crazy is that microsoft has made this basically a standard they could,ve at least gave a us a 5 gig or even a 3 gig drive, and as for the new controllers they look horrible although the Bluetooth is a nice touch. but the design looks a lil uncomfertable. Overall the ps3 will be a good system but a very steep price. Nintendo has me really intrigued they knopw how to pull you in and keep you guessing for i am really looking forward to there controller and there setup they always pull through. i know that they are going to have a awesome looking controller and that there game are going to look great i just wish they had more 2nd and 3rd party support. they're also aiming for a very affordable but great system which will help them alot, but while i like nintendo they always aim for younger children,which is good but they tend to forget about the older kids at heart. and these are my opinions about the next gen systems thank you for reading