World of Warcraft

Now lets throw one out for the nerds in the class. Today we will be reviewing the famous World of Warcraft. Now, this is not something that's new to me. In all actuality it's one of my favorite games, but I'm not good at maintaining a bias while reviewing a product. And you will be able to see this throughout my blog. But for now, let's pull apart this monkey bread.
World of Warcraft holds a Guinness world record for the most popular MMORPG, or massively multiplayer online role-playing game, by subscribers and is the highest grossing video game of all time. But what makes this game so great? We will be reviewing the graphics, game-play, and the story involved.
A game isn't all about the graphics, these are just a perk within the game. Wow has many variables when it comes to graphics. The character graphics are fairly basic in comparison to most these days. Enough detail but not much realism involved.

Though with the lack of realism they compensated with a load of creativity. Ranging from their character models to the environment, you will experience a whole new world. Speaking of worlds, the environmental graphics are about the same as that of the character graphics. I know, so far you hear average, average, average...but from the particles you fire to the connection among others, it takes a lot to keep this game running! So cut them some slack, they do this for you. Graphics? Flat 6. With as much as they have going on in front of you, they really try.
Next we will shoot for the story line. If you are willing to read or sit through the cinematics then you will love the story! Known, actually, for the fantastic lore behind it all, World of Warcraft has kept players wrapped up in it for years just to see what happens next. But the issue is, Blizzard, the company behind World of Warcraft, isn't really keeping up with the times. Let's face it, society has gotten lazy. We're ready to get into the action and play it out. You are given the skip option but if you do this, you're missing out on the whole story. There is, however, a lot of depth to it if you're willing to be patient, wait, and watch. Story-line? 9.2 and only because you must watch the cinematics to understand what's going on. Not much is explained externally.
For the final rating we discuss the game-play. The game-play is above par with that of it's competitors. With a cleaner interface, you find ease in your actions. Though the tasks get repetitive, the social aspects of this game increase the enjoyment by 2.5 points. Online games have this advantage. They pull you in with not only the enjoyment of the game, but having a group of people to be with throughout it. Everything you do includes pieces of the story that you're watching and this makes it a perfect example of a great MMORPG. 8.7 on gameplay.
To sum it up, all around great game. Most games have at least one quality below a 4 but WoW has kept it all about the middle line.

Final Rating- Almost wiped clean! 8

The Luminess Air

The makers of the Luminess Airbrush Makeup Kit claim that this product erases your flaws instantly, that its dermatologist recommended, that it gives you the coverage without the heavy cakey mask. Let's pull apart this monkey bread shall we? 

Two weeks ago I received the Luminess Airbrush Makeup Kit with 4 foundation colors, bronzer, highlighter, base, and 2 options of blush. 

I started with the base (or primer) as the DVD instructed me. It was easy enough seeing as it was just a clear liquid. Because of my fair complexion I could only use the lightest of the colors. For the cost of $169 I can only use one of the tiny bottles and this alone seemed like a waste of money and product but on we go. This step took many trials. I would make circles as directed and it would NEVER cover up those terrible blemishes. I had to put so many layers on that it would just start running. Just a recommendation on this foundation, please include a concealing wand or something because the foundation doesn't cut it. So I move on to the bronzer. Then I that step up quickly with a "Never Again." statement, unless you're into terrible spray tans that is. There was no transition of color. No choice in light, slightly darker, a little dark, etc. You had white and pumpkin orange. This isn't Jersey Shore guys. Once again I start over and skip this step. I put on just a little highlight and its looking good so I add that touch of blush and I'm done right? 

Let's get a feel of this face. 

Lookin Good!

But upon closer inspection every last piece of peach fuzz was painted. Why can't the close up ever be good? So the claim to erase flaws instantly? It took forever and some concealer beneath for that to even work but I'll give that claim a 5.2. 

Next claim would be that it is dermatologist recommended and that is a very bold claim guys. I get how the lack of a nasty brush can back up your claim. No bacteria in air right? I broke out terribly by using this product. Though you may be right on your nasty brush idea, did you think about how the makeup is so thin that it seeps into every one of those little pores? THE worst makeup break out I've yet to have honestly. Though I wish it wasn't true for your sake, though mostly for the sake of this pre-pubescent looking breakout I must endure, I must give you no points in this category. I commend you for your effort though.

I feel like I have on full face paint. I honestly don't want to smile because I can feel the stiffness. Honestly by far the heaviest feeling makeup I've ever had on aside from stage makeup. So for the lack of a cakey mask. No. That is a flat zero. 

All in all this monkey bread might look good from a distance but tastes awful and gives you indigestion.

Rating? It's a nibble...