One element of the original Viewtiful Joe that we didn’t get a chance to fill you in on in our Beta, what with the version we played not actually featuring it, is Joe’s trusty vehicle, the six Machine. It isn’t exactly abused in the original game, hence it gets an extended run in Viewtiful Joe 2, transforming, in true Japanese Tv show tradition, into multiple forms, including a drill, submarine, cannon and racer.

Extra features are all but guaranteed with this Capcom sequel – that ‘TBC’ in the number of players box alludes to the fact that we’ve seen footage featuring both Joe and Silvia on the screen at the same time. Whether this means Viewtiful Joe 2 will support two players, or that it will simply have computer Al control the second character to be seen, Capcom is keeping tight lipped, but expect to hear it here first soon.

Of course, Hyakkimaru will not be simply limited to the weapons connected to his torso, and a number of weapons still be revealed by the developer can be collected during the adventure – presumably Hyakkimaru’s prosthetic firepower will become less deadly as he unifies his organs and dispenses with the prosthetic replacement, and will need a little added artillery to redress the balance. Another intriguing aspects of Blood will Tell is that is the throughout the course of the game, the vengeful warrior will be accompanied by his young friend Dororo, a thief who can be controlled in areas where Hyakkimaru can no longer progress. Two players will also be able to the companions cooperatively and unravel the mystery together, adding some multiplayer longevity to what is often seen as a single player, narrative-led genre, Blood Will Tell should be one of the most outstanding game of its time

So what is it that makes Waldorf dolls different from the other more popular ones in the market?

• These are hand made with natural elements like cotton and wool stuffing.
• Since they are hand crafted, they often carry the maker’s love and dedication within them, which is very different from the dolls churned out by machines in the factory.
• These dolls convey a feeling of warmth and snugness due to the materials used making them ideal for small children.
• The ones made for infants do not need to be dressed since the body itself is covered with attractive colored fabric
• The variety available is good from very simple babies to more advanced dolls complete with button joints.

While the most basic one is the bunting baby, which can be put together pretty quickly, more advanced dolls with arms and legs without any joints are equally popular with children. Parents are finding such dolls ideal gifts for their children as they are able to garner the additional resources pretty easily in today’s times. The internet, books and other word of mouth information on these dolls have made it very convenient for parents to gift Waldorf dolls to their children, knowing fully well that they encourage creativity and are harmless. It is also a good idea to check with local craftsmen and stores that hold classes for such a hobby. They are quite affordable and you could pick up some skills that would save you a lot of time that you would have otherwise spent in learning them from books or the internet. You will also benefit from the experience of making new friends at such workshops.

It is also useful to look around the popular resale markets for better variety of resources that may have become available, thanks to the growing popularity of these dolls with time.

Well the answer is that there are actually quite a number of contributing factors. The biggest and most obvious is probably financial strain.

Couples feel obliged to spend on luxurious, overpriced gifts in order to prove to their nearest and dearest how much they love them. Come on girls, we’re all guilty of giving purposely not too subtle hints about the presents that we just have to have, or just casually and repeatedly mentioning the pair of shoes that you happened to see, which by the way would look good with the designer dress that you tried on and absolutely cant live without.

While this may seem harmless, fun and maybe even cute to you, you might actually be putting a lot of pressure on your partner, and although you convince yourself that a new dress is a small price for your man to pay in order to make you happy, what if that dress costs you your relationship.

Christmas and New Year, although a time for celebration can be very stressful, and a lot of pressure is put on our partners to get everything right.
We want them to look presentable and speak well to impress our parents at the family dinner, we want them to come across sociable and laugh along with the jokes they don’t get at our friends Christmas party, and we want them to nod in the right places and look convincingly interested when chatting to colleagues at the Christmas work do. If they don’t all hell breaks loose.

What you have to remember is that Christmas doesn’t revolve around you. It is a time when the whole family gets together. So apart from you, your boyfriend is thinking about getting the perfect present for his sister who just had a baby, a thoughtful present for his mother who he wants to show his appreciation for and a useful gift for his grandmother who he guiltily, rarely sees. Now for us ladies not only is this very easy, it’s also fun, after all it’s just another excuse to shop. For men it’s not so enjoyable and it can actually be strenuous and exhausting. Adding pressure to your man by insisting that he do all these things just pushes him away, takes all the fun out of the holiday and can lead to a break-up.

So how can you holiday proof you relationship, and ensure that you see it right through Christmas, soar past New Years and beyond. Here are 5 easy ways to make sure you’re not sobbing over heartbreak and comfort eating on turkey when you should be enjoying the special day that ‘tis Christmas:

1. Don’t pressure your guy to partake in events that you know he doesn’t like. We all love bragging to our friends and colleagues about how wonderful, thoughtful kind and loving our blokes are, and Christmas parties are the perfect time to drag our fellas along and prove that all that boasting was true. However, if your man would prefer not to sit through boring banter with your boss about a subject he has no clue or real interest in; it would be a good idea not to force him. He’ll only be unrelaxed and unnatural anyway, it will be apparent that he’s not interested and you giving him an ear bashing on the ride home for not making an effort will make him feel unappreciated for at least coming. Basically the night ends with both of you in a bad mood.

2. Do make presents for each other. Instead of getting your man to buy a gift that will max out his credit card, put him in debt and probably destroy his credit status. Why not try making gifts this year? I’d actually prefer a beautiful necklace I hear you protest. You’ll find that something made is actually more special, intimate and thoughtful, because it means he took time to think about you, what he knows you’d like and then put it together. Whatever he makes will be something personal, original and will leave enough money in the bank for him to pay the bills next month.

3. Don’t make such a fuss over the holidays. Relax!! Christmas is just one day out of the whole year. Fussing about buying the right gifts for family, what you should wear and how he should dress is just unnecessary hype. It also makes the whole day less enjoyable, how about going casual this year, his parents will probably find you more approachable and he will feel more relaxed and comfortable too.

4. Do make sure that you spend quality time with each other, it so easy to forget to have some alone time when your gallivanting from one family/friends party to another. Make sure this year that you get to share some special time alone, exchange your hand-made gifts, and watch the special Christmas episode of your favourite programme while munching on a box of chocs in your pyjamas. This way you can feel good in the knowledge that you had a nice quiet special time before your bombarded with the hustle and bustle of family, friends and shrieking kids.

5. Don’t forget what Christmas is truly about, it’s easy to forget because it has been extremely commercialised. If you don’t know what Christmas is really about then ponder on it a little. This might make you see how irrelevant and unimportant everything else is. Take time to reflect on where you were at the start of the year and how you and your partner have managed to make it to the end because some people haven’t.

Congratulations, your relationship is now holiday-proof!!

Christmas is supposed to be cheerful, happy and fun, so take a chill pill, don’t allow society to brainwash you into making such a big deal of everything. Spend quality time instead of money, and I guarantee that your relationship will see next Christmas!!

Dress right for your type, choosing a fashionable style that suits your body shape is a difficult task. The key to being fashionable is not in the brand of or how expensive the clothes you’re wearing but knowing what fits your body type and brings out the shape in you. Note that when choosing good clothes is to consider things like your body frame, skin tone and attitude to choose appropriate clothes. Not all cuts look good on every shape!

In other to look very active with what you are putting on,  you need to figure out what is the shape of your body, the most important lessons to learn when it comes to fashion is how to dress according to the shape of your body. Everyone has different body shape! Dressing to fit your body type is essential if you’re going to look good and feel good about the way you look. Having a good understanding of your shape and the type of fashion and designs that suit your body is the best way to show off the true beauty in you. Ladies fashion advice gives more tips on mistakes most women make in fashion and ways to avoid them.

Now, you may not know what kind of golf equipment your guy needs or even wants, so it might be a good idea to try and get some information out of him. If you want it to be a surprise, you are going to have to be a little sneaky with your questions. Enlist the help of some of his golf buddies if you can to find out the kind of golf equipment he is after, longs for or just wishes he had.

Try looking online to find a site that will give you the best prices on the golf equipment that you are looking for to give to your special guy on Valentine’s Day. There are sites out there that will carry everything that the golf enthusiast could possibly want and some things they didn’t even know they wanted.

A gift certificate is another option if you are at a loss for what to buy. This is a great way to let your Valentine pick out the right gift that they want. And you can find a gift certificate for a golf shop or website that will let them pick out something that they want for their favourite hobby.

This Valentine’s Day, don’t get your guy new cologne or a shirt that you think would look great on him. Get him something that he will enjoy. That is the best way to show your Valentine how much they mean to you. If you want him to be happy with the gift, you will have to give him what he wants. That is why golf equipment is such a great idea.

So get out there and do it right this year. Get your guy what he wants for Valentine’s Day. Ladies, if you expect your guy to know what you want for Valentine’s Day, you will have to show him that you’re thinking of him as well.