Hey guys, CaptainSmiff here!

So like I said in a previous post, I'm starting a new channel. The channel is called CaptainSmiff and is my main gaming channel where I will upload gameplay from games like Minecraft, Little Inferno and maybe a future series of South Park The Stick of Truth. I've already uploaded 3 Minecraft mini-game videos so far but I should be starting a Modded Survival Series some time this week. I hope to create some fun and enjoyable content for all gamers and nerds ^_^. Here's the link to the channel CaptainSmiff Channel

The One Ring

Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,
Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone,
Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die,
One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne,
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them
One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.


A few weeks back I ordered a special item........"The One Ring" well today I woke up with a small package on my doorstep so I opened it and there it was, my one, my only, my precious! It even has the inscription on it.

New Bow

As well as getting as new computer I also got as new bow. As it says in my description I do archery. For a while now I've been shooting compound, more specifically the Matthews Mission Rally, I've won two county championships, three club championships and numerous other competitions so it was only fitting that I get an upgrade in my kit. I have chosen the Matthews Z7 and here are some pics of it fully set up....

Lego The Hobbit Release and a new computer

As you know I am a fan of the Lego Games by Travelers Tales (Tt) and recently their new game was released......Lego The Hobbit. I am also a fan of the Lord of The Rings franchise and The Hobbit franchise as well so having the two things in one is amazing just like Lego Marvel Superheroes.

I haven't bought the game yet because I recently spent all my money on a new gaming computer. It's the HP Pavilion 500-242ea. Here are the specs:

Operating System: Windows 8.1

Processor: AMD A8-5500 APU (3.2 GHz, 4 MB cache)

Storage: 1 TB HDD, 7200 rpm

RAM: 6 GB DDR3

Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 7560D + R5 235 dual graphics

Getting this new computer means that I can now record my gameplay whether it be Minecraft, Little Inferno or South Park: The Stick of Truth. All of this gameplay will be uploaded on my new channel called CaptainSmiff. CaptainSmiff Channel

However I have uploaded some videos on my original channel describing what a plan to do with the channel and I also unbox the computer itself. Original Channel

The recording software I will be using is Fraps. If anyone has any other recommendations on what recording software I use then please say so in the comment section, it would be greatly appreciated. 

Eagle Trail

Last week my school had a visit from a somewhat famous author, Robert Rigby. He came to promote his new book 'The Eagle Trail' which is set in WWII, German-occupied Antwerp, and life continues as usual for 16-year-old Paul Hansen - until his father is shot. Paul learns that his parents are part of a group of resistance fighters and he's whisked away by Jos Theys, his father's closest friend, to the home of an elderly couple. There Paul learns he must leave Antwerp as quickly as possible and travel south through France and across the Pyrenees into Spain, and from there to England, and freedom. It is a journey to save his life. Along the way he is aided by a collection of courageous men and women prepared to risk everything to help him in his desperate fight for survival. Danger is ever present; who can Paul really trust? A tense, hugely compelling tale of bravery, betrayal and first love.

He also talked about some of his other books that he had worked on with Andy McNab which I was quite excited about. He then went on to teach us about creative writing and what it's like to be an author. 'The Eagle Trail' will be officially released on the 3rd of April but I managed to get an early copy..........and it was signed!

PS3?

So lately I've been thinking about getting a PS3 because there are a few games that are only available on PS3/4 that I really want to play. One of which you may already know, The Last of Us, and the other is Beyond Two Souls. I've been debating about one because if I'm only getting two games for it then is it really worth getting? I can see myself enjoying them immensely but once they are completed then it will just sit in the corner gathering dust, unless a new game comes out which is exclusive to PS3/4. I would like to know what you think I should do......

Video games to Movies

Movie adaptations of video games have always been a bit of a let down but two new announcements have definitely caught my eye. Mojang's "Minecraft" and NaughtyDogs "The Last of Us" are to appear on the big screens in a few years. Being a fan of Minecraft, a movie sounds like a really good idea but how are they going to do it? Animation? Live action? We just don't know yet. The Last of Us, however, has a great story line which is definitely movie worthy. For the people not aware of what "The Last of Us" it's set 20 years after a pandemic has radically changed known civilization, infected humans run wild and survivors are killing each other for food, weapons - whatever they can get their hands on. Joel, a violent survivor, is hired to smuggle a 14 year-old girl, Ellie, out of an oppressive military quarantine zone, but what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal journey across the U.S. I haven't been able to play "The Last of Us" because I do not own a PS3/4 but I have watched a play through an enjoyed it immensely.

 Let me know what you think about these new announcements, which one are you most excited for?

Marvel Bobble-Heads

From The Punisher to Thor or Thanos to Scarlett Witch.....Check out these new Marvel Mystery Bobble-Heads. I need to make sure to look out for these and start a new collection :)

Lego The Hobbit

So who has seen the new cover art for the Lego The Hobbit because I have and it looks fantastic. Along side with the trailer, this game looks like a fun adventure for all ages. Here's the cover art :)

The Moon!

After a long journey on a modpack called fightChicken (which has mods such as Thaumcraft 3, Galacticraft, ModularPowersuits and more) I have finally made it to the Moon. I have completed all Thaumcraft research and created a full set of Power Armour so I realized that it is time to go to space! So I started building all the parts I needed, assembled my rocket and launched into the black void of awesomeness. Don't worry though, I haven't forgotten about Earth so I decided to send a postcard:

Here is the link for the modpack...I don't own the rights to this pack, all credit goes to Snox (the creator of the pack)

http://www.technicpack.net/modpack/details/fightchicken.31639

Resource Pack

Just finished a custom resource pack for Minecraft that has taken 3 days. I call it Medieval Craft. It is a combination of John Smith, Dokucraft and Soartex Fanver. I can't release a download because of copyright issues but you can download the 3 packs and combine them in anyway you like :)

Lord of the Rings

A while back I did a Lord of the Rings film trilogy marathon, but they were only the ordinary versions. Walking through town I saw the extended special edition version of the films for £12 so I had to get it. Can't wait to get watching....

Archery Success

So, as it says in my profile, I like to do archery. Well I have won numerous competitions including the outdoor county champs (shooting outdoors) hosted by the Norfolk Archery Association. Well Sunday last week was the indoor county champs (shooting indoors) and after a long afternoon of shooting I managed to come out first place. I am now the official Junior Compound County Champion :) Here's the medal:

New Trailers!

So, whose seen the new trailers for Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and Transformers Age of Extinction? You can check out all the new Super Bowl released trailers at Clevver Movies YouTube channel....http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQMbqH7xJu5aTAPQ9y_U7WQ

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

As a combination of all three of the character posters, here is the new official movie poster for Captain America: The Winter Soldier. If you want more information about the film check out Marvel's website
http://marvel.com/

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Hey guys, take a look at the new character posters from Captain America: The Winter Soldier, which comes to a UK cinema on 26th of March 2014. Can't wait :)

Xbox Issues!!

When I started playing Minecraft on the Xbox yesterday I heard a very loud rattling noise coming from the fan. Well, I took the whole Xbox apart to look inside to see what the problem was...

After I got the case off I had to get the disk drive out and the fan cover off...

Then I had a clear image of what was wrong. Well it turns out that the fan isn't held into position properly so I'm gonna need a fan replacement :( 

I then had to put the whole thing back together again, which I wasn't very pleased with. I'll keep you updated on what's happening with it.

Man of Steel

Last night I watched Man of Steel and I have to say that I love the new take on the Superman character. One thing I picked up on is that Clark isn't affected by Kryptonite but actually the atmospheric characteristics of the planet Krypton. Originally I thought it was going to be an origin story about Clark growing up and discovering his different powers, although it still had snippets of his child hood, I was expecting more. The story is of a young boy that learns he has extraordinary powers and is not of this Earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save the world from annihilation and become the symbol of hope for all mankind. In conclusion, Man of Steel is full of action and a great story-line. If you're a fan of Superman and the original films you will definitely love this new take on the.....Man of Steel! Oh by the way, did anyone notice the Lex Corp building. I believe this is giving a nod to the upcoming movie Batman vs Superman where Lex Luthor is going to be the main villain.

Clash of Clans Update

I said in my previous Clash of Clans post that my town was growing quite quickly. Well, when you compare to two pictures, you can see a very big difference!

Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare

For a while now I've been into a game called Plants vs Zombies. I've played and completed the first game on PC, DS and Smartphone and almost completed the second game on Smartphone. Well a while back Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare was announced. It's basically a console based third-person shoot 'em up but with your favorite plants from the original games and has now been released for pre-order on Xbox 360 (£24.99) and Xbox One (£34.99). It is planned to be officially released on February 28th 2014. 

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Hey guys, check out the new artwork poster for The Amazing Spider-Man 2....

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 comes to a UK cinema on April 18th

The Wolverine

Yesterday I watched Marvel's 'The Wolverine' and I must say it was brilliant. Full of action and it reveals more about Logan that we haven't seen before. Oh, and if you watch till after the credits there is a secret scene, like the other films in the Marvel franchise, giving a nod to X-Men Days of Future Past the sequel to X-Men First Class. Can't wait!

Modern Warfare

After completing Modern Warfare 2, and it leaving me on a cliff-hanger, I started hunting around for a copy of Modern Warfare 3 and I finally got one. Can't wait to get started!