Latest News on Hurricane

Here we are folks, 2012 has struck with the first major catastrophe of the year. In order to deliver the Latest News on Hurricane Sandy, I must first preface it by saying that the power has gone out here in Lawrenceville, NJ. To those of you who are concerned about this, be aware that it will be an extended blackout, as these storms and hurricanes continue to pummel the northeast. Now as we all know, this area of the U.S. is the most densely populated, with New Jersey as the #1 most densely populated state in the nation. So without a doubt, the winds of a hurricane like this will cause serious damage to all of those involved. If you are looking for more information on hurricanes, be sure to check out the newest Young Dog Corporation product, Countdown to 2012! It contains valuable information about hurricanes, tropical updates, and much of the latest news on storm Sandy. Please people, don't be stupid, stay inside and ride it out, if you have access to the internet then keep yourself informed, this is just the tip of the iceberg regarding 2012 and all of the potentially catastrophic events which could occur after Hurricane Sandy. I will everyone a safe journey through this storm, and I'll see you on the other side.

A Young Dog

A Young Dog has emerged from the depths of darkness, only a few months ago there was no Young Dog, there was no Big Dog, and in all honesty there was no "Ayo Driver." It was C Money Murdah, Dirt, and Two Time Tony. The 3 head lives on in spirit, and although we all will go our separate ways, the beginning of 2012 will be forever embedded in our minds. Round Table discussions were constant, followed by 2k games with Driver, oftentimes lopsided wins for the Young Dog. Halo 3 matches picked up at the end of the semester, and although Baggs thought he was nice, I distinctly remember a 25-24 win after being down 24-22. Laser-sharp focus, unwavering dedication to my 2k craft, all of this work has amounted to a Top 100 ranking in NBA 2k13. Although I am losing sleep, and continually feeling like shit, I press on, with the knowledge that this year, each and every online quick match really does matter. On to bigger and better things, such as A Young Dog in Lawrenceville. Rider University Fall 2012 has been a blessing in disguise thus far, and despite this University being in my backyard for 15+ years, it never occurred to me that I would one day be attending classes here. In fact, right now I am in American Philosophy, and all I can say is thank God these teachers are lenient, and allow technology in the classroom. Because honestly, all college classes are bullshit in my opinion. The entire system is a scam, and obviously flawed. I feel that if the cost of tuition was greatly minimized, then this experience would be very much worth the time, effort, and money. But for 30-40 thousand dollars a semester, I think that it is ludicrous and a rip-off. Imagine investing that same amount of money in a start-up business, without a doubt it would multiply and result in a net gain. Instead, we are expected to invest this money for 8 separate semesters, putting students in debt right off the bat and creating a problem when there didn't need to be one. A Young Dog doesn't need to go to college, let alone THE Young Dog. Keep it moving dogs, and remember that there's a young dog in all of us.

The Young Dog Corporation: NBA 2k13 Problems

The Young Dog Corporation: NBA 2k13 Problems

NBA 2k13 Problems

I'll tell you man, sometimes I just don't know what to do after these online quick matches. Sometimes I want to just throw the controller straight through the TV, but obviously that would just be even more traumatic than the Loss. There's times where I want to scream at the top of my lungs, but again, late at night this is not an option. And then there's times where I just want to make every single jump shot, like all these other fucking noobs are able to to. Seriously, in this game, because the online difficulty is not Hall-Of-Fame, EVERY shot falls. Grant Hill banging down threes. Lamar Odom schwapping trey's. Deandre Jordan making every single foul shot. In previous posts I have complained that online gamers only select either the Heat, Thunder, or Lakers, but I have noticed another annoying trend. Every time I go to play with the Knicks, these assholes ALWAYS, and I mean 95% of the time, pick the Clippers. I don't get it. I really don't. The Clippers, although they have some talent and experience and veteran presence on their team now, are still the damn Clippers people. Nothing has changed. The Lakers are the Big Brother, christ the Clippers don't even get the dramatic lighting that the Garden is famous for. And yet over and over and over again people insist on picking the Clippers. Now, if the game's logic was actually legitimate, playing the Clippers would not be a big deal. They really can't defend inside, they have 1 real 3 point threat in the aging Chauncey Billups, and outside of that they have a bunch of solid players surrounding CP3 and Blake Griffin. The thing that always seems to get me is the play of Chris Paul. I mean come on 2k, I know he's nice but a 94 overall? That's the same as Kevin Durant! CP3 has never even been to a conference Finals! His 3 point shooting is just absurd, you would sware this n***a is a knockdown, Kyle Korver type shooter in real life based on his 2k performance. But in real life, I can't say I really remember Chris Paul doing any damage whatsoever from downtown. He is a slasher and mid-range shooter, but of course, in this 2k13 Bullshit, he's fucking Ray Allen from downtown. Ridiculous. Blake Griffin is Blake Griffin, you know what to expect. But to see players like Caron Butler, Jamal Crawford, and Eric Bledsoe knockdown CONSISTENT 3's, it just throws a wrench into the realism of the game. Don't get me wrong guys, it works both ways, and I have been on the winning side of two hundred and thirty seven (237) games. But those 28 legitimate losses (3 were due to network issues), contained in those 28 is what I like to call the "2k Randomness Factor." Now, this is just a theory, but it is the only valid explanation that I have as to why the game operates the way that it does. Game in and game out, I get certain shots to fall, without a doubt in my mind. Needless to say, some are contested, some are wide open, and some are bullshit. So I am no stranger to watching guys quit because they think I am "cheesing." Now, it just seems like in EVERY SINGLE game that I lose, the same themes are present in each game. First, my opponent has the tendency to run a fast-paced, bullshit transition game, which usually involves them pulling up for 3's which just can't seem to miss. Second, they are able to lock down the paint effectively, stopping my Carmelo Anthony post moves usually early in the 2nd quarter. Third, for some strange reason, my players all go cold from the perimeter at the same time. I mean it's just ridiculous to watch the other guy hit the majority of his jump shots, while I get WIDE OPEN looks and they don't fall. It's comical really. Just absolutely inconsistent and disgraceful to the 2k franchise's credibility. It's the perfect storm of negative things in the game, once the jumper's stop falling they get the transition looks, I start to turn the ball over, somehow he's able to contest my jump shots, even though he is completely locking down the paint. It's really mind-boggling as to how this Randomness plays out in a particular game, because I will play the exact same game and win by 20-30 points. Seriously, this game is like a cracked-out whore, All Over the Place.

New York Giants News

UPDATE: The New York Football Giants are back on their grind, with a dominating victory over the San Fransisco 49er's. It is a testament to their Championship attitude, something that the Niners have yet to develop. For the G-Men to go into Candlestick Park and methodically dissect that 49er's team, as the underdog, it really displays their ability and potential to make another Super Bowl run. As an all-New York fan, I must also express my concern for the New York Yankees. The Captain, Derek Jeter, suffered a season-ending injury the other night, and his teammates must now rally to comeback from an 0-2 deficit. Anything less than a Championship is unacceptable, considering the ridiculous amount of money that some of these athletes earn. To be honest, as much as Nick Swisher is a likeable guy, the jokes and bullshitting needs to stop in the Playoffs. Bernie Williams didn't smile after getting a base hit. Paul O'neill made diving catches. What makes you special Nick? Lifetime sub-.200 hitter in the postseason. Awful. Make it up. A-Rod gets a mulligan because he's one of the greatest hitters of all-time, unfortunately he's now 37 years old and well past his prime. Either way, be sure to check out our Products Page, especially if you want to live your life the right way, as a Yankees, Giants, Knicks, and Rangers fan.

NBA 2K13 Sucks

Gamer's, I have bad news for those of you who thought that this year's NBA 2k was going to be the best one yet. It isn't. In fact, it's a fucking joke. Now, bear in mind, this is purely based on opinion, and considering that I only play online, I encourage you to surmise your own thoughts about the game. However, being in the Top 100 for both offense and defense, I can safely say that this game is just a comedy of errors. First, I will start off with the jumpers. Now, I understand that these are supposed to be virtual creations of basketball players, but not every NBA professional has the skill set of MICHAEL FUCKING JORDAN. What do I mean? I mean that scrubs such as MO WILLIAMS have dropped 30+ on me. And in that game, the egg-headed nig hit a game winning, fadeaway, sideways leaning 3 in the corner, ON THE ROAD! That shit would never happen in the Garden. Not a chance. And yet, somehow, the game only becomes more infuriating as you continue to play these jerk-offs online. I mean come on guys, there's more than 3 teams in the fucking league. It's like nigg**s are allergic to picking any team besides the Heat, Lakers, or Thunder. And then, when I do play against these teams, the cheese factor is absolutely appalling. How about the bullshit fast dribble glitch, where a pg with speed can just waltz through your entire defense, and unless you user control the Center perfectly, it's guaranteed to be a basket. I just don't understand what the game wants me to do. It's a fucking crapshoot, and as far as basketball is concerned, you just don't see unpredictable, wild shit like that. It's pretty damn predictable. Baseball, on the other hand, is much more random in nature, when you consider the low probability of squaring up a baseball with a wooden stick. In all honesty, players such as Lamar Odom have hit 3's from about 30 feet out. Lamar Odom couldn't mop the floors correctly last year, let alone hit a 3 point bomb in the Garden. Small point guards, hell even big ones like D Rose, all of them have the potential to mole for EVERY SINGLE BUCKET. I've seen it time and time again, despite only having the game for a little over a week. To see a player literally just walk through your entire defense, even when you have it on "lock down paint," it's fucking frustrating. Obviously, I will still play it, and I have been on the winning end of this type of scenario way too many times to really be pissed. But some consistency would be nice for a change 2k, it's just like every year they put a Randomness factor into the game, and certain moves don't work some games, which is completely unexplainable. Fucking bullshit man I'll tell you.

December 21, 2012

Fellow Americans, this is the Young Dog here to deliver a critical Public Service Announcement. Yes, I will attach the Jay-Z song, but only because it is from the NBA 2k13 soundtrack. However, this crucial information is important because the day of reckoning, December 21st, 2012, is rapidly approaching. Nobody can deny that the rate of change recently has been unparalleled in human history. Things are happening at a higher volume, and although these same incidents have been witnessed in the past, never have they occurred at such a magnitude. Examples are irrelevant at this point, I think that any human being with some common sense can understand where I'm coming from. Phenomenons such as Deja Vu, and EPS thought transfer, although they have been experienced in the past, they are happening at an unprecedented pace. Natural Disasters are included in this discussion, but as a run of the mill average Joe there is nothing that the common man can do about things of that gravity. The powers that be have determined our fate, and our only chance for salvation rests in the Winter Solstice of 2012. We will come to learn that the Earth is in the final stages of a 26,000 year cycle, and are essentially crossing an equator within the galaxy. Now, scientists are calling for catastrophic changes to the Earth, but I beg to differ. I feel as if we are on the verge of a new Enlightenment, where humans finally tap into the vast potential that we as a whole possess. We will band together and create our own reality, instead of being force-fed crap through the TV and other means of manipulation. On that note, I will leave you to your own devices, feel free to read the rest of the posts here at the Young Dog Blog and google search any of the topics I have discussed. STAY GREASY B****ES

NBA 2K13 Top 100 Leaderboard

Well folks, it has finally happened. Your very own Young Dog has earned a spot in the Offense Top 100 of NBA 2k13. This is truly a unique moment in the 2k Career of the Young Dog, and from all of us here at YDC we would like YOU to join in the celebration. That's right people, crack open the brews, spark up the sacks, puff on a boge, whatever you want-do it. This is really a day of tremendous magnitude, and as an official NBA 2k Top 100 member, I can say that the true work is only just beginning. Below, you will find a snapshot of the leaderboard, look for "Coyle022" coming in at #80.

As you can see, this is a remarkable achievement, and hopefully it is just the start of an incredible 2k13 journey. Check back daily for updates here at The Young Dog Blog, and keep on ballin'

NBA 2k13 Online Gameplay Review

Hey gamers, how's it going? Today is a holiday around the United States, and as one of the hardcore gamers who made the trip to Gamestop earlier today at Midnight, it was well worth the wait. NBA 2k13 has finally been released, and despite massive anticipation the game was able to deliver yet again. Now, there are a few aspects from 2k12 and 2k11 which should have been included, but overall this year's installment has everything a Basketball fan could ask for. First of all, the improved presentation, produced by Jay-Z, is exceptional, and for me I was amped up and ready to get it going in online gameplay. Sure enough, I pulled out a heart-stopping, 1 point last second victory in the 2k version of Madison Square Garden, the World's most Famous Arena. I proceeded to reel off 9 more wins in a row, until 6:30 night class came up. At this point, I might just hook up a TV and 360 in the back of the room, in my valiant attempt to crack the Top 100 Leaderboard. Regardless, the game was not a 10/10, and I have a few complaints which will be sent into the 2k Team. First of all, the online gameplay is still entirely frustrating to play. The Bullshit shots that just find a way to go in are ridiculous, and on the other end my players start to miss easy shots that they hit throughout the game. Zone defense is effective to lock down the paint, but with the new control stick, LT must be held in order to take a shot. Based on this new control system, I have dared opponents to take long 3's and jumpers, and thus far the strategy has been effective. My major complaint however, is the fact that there is no more Classic Quick Match. This was hands down the most revolutionary feature of NBA 2k12, and I was shocked to learn that it would not be included in 2k13. Furthermore, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, is notably missing from his respective classic teams. In addition, there is an absence of Dr. Julius Erving, and Chris "C-Webb" Webber. This is disastrous, and whatever the reasons are, it is unacceptable 2K. Either way, I will obviously still play the game, but this feature would have been a great addition. I hope you enjoyed my NBA 2k13 Online Gameplay Review, good luck online and pray that you don't run into Coyle022 on Xbox Live.