A letter to Mike about COD:WAW vs GOW2

My dear friend,

There is no comparison between Gears of War 2 and Call of Duty: World at War. Gears of War 2 (abbreviated as GOW) is a vastly superior game to Call of Duty (abbreviated as COD). The close range battle system in GOW is at least a 10 fold better. GOW is also 100x more realistic than COD. When it comes down to it, GOW is far and away the better game. 

GOW has a much better close range system. In COD you get one main gun, and a pistol. Now, imagine you are playing as a sniper. You have a 0% chance of winning the battle unless your opponent is a sniper or you get a lucky kill or can get within super close range and use his knife, something that has about a 10% chance of happening. In GOW, every character is equipped with an assault rifle, shotgun, and a pistol. You may be thinking, in a close range situation, the shotgun wins every time right? Wrong. The assault rifle has a chainsaw bayonet. Even though the shotgun is more powerful, if the player with the assault rifle times his moves correctly, the shotgun player will stand no chance and be sliced in half with tons of blood flying everywhere. It is the greatest thing you can do in all of video games. In GOW close quarters combat really is 50% to 50%, as well as more fun. 

GOW is also incredibly realistic. In COD, unless a headshot is achieved, there is no blood.  In GOW, there is an over abundance of blood and screaming. In GOW, there is the ability to take cover and protect yourself. In COD, you can only find random things and hope that when you crouch, your head isn't exposed. However, 90% of the time, the "cover" isn't tall enough and you get destroyed by a sniper. In GOW, you get no special abilities. In COD, you can choose what special attributes your character receives. He can be ultra conditioned, carrying 2 grenades, carrying extra ammo, get extra bullet damage, or everyones favorite, have more health. That is just to name a few. He can also unlock more and better guns for use. In COD, the playing field is never even. In GOW, everyone is given the same tools to succeed and everyone is equally capable. 

GOW IS FAR SUPERIOR TO COD IN EVERY WAY.

Sincerely,

Matt

Texting

Texting. As hotly opposed as it is by some, it is equally loved by others. I like it, but can easily go without it. Texting does not ruin the english language; at least not for me. Because of the fact that I have a full keyboard, I can text like I am writing this now: using proper English. Texting is a fast, practical way to communicate. Some may ask, "Why not call a person?" Well the answer to that is simple. Texting is fast. Much faster than a call and it is short. If I sent someone a funny email, I would text them, because calling and waiting through that horrible sequence of irritable ringing noises is just not worth it to say "hey check your email." 

Texting is more stealthy. When you're on the phone, everyone can hear you. Texting is a way to communicate without broadcasting to everyone around you what your plans are. If I need to discuss the Super Hopper with Dr. Millz, I will send him a text. If i need to update the Groundskeeper of the status of the "rake/pool vacuum", I will text him. Texting in most ways, and when done properly, is the ultimate weapon for people who need to say in constant communication. 

Texting, love it or hate it, it is here to stay. Expensive as it may be, in the ultra connected society of today, people need to stay in touch. More than ever, families and long distance friends can now stay in touch using only their thumbs. Wether texting evolves into something completely different, that remains to be seen. One can only assume that it will evolve because communication always have. Humans have gone through letters, morse code, telegraphs, calls, emails, and now texting. One day there will be some new way of communication that will supersede all ways we now know. But for now, that way is texting.