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Tommy Tallarico (Host): “…some say that video games are the cause of violence among youths…”

Audience member: “Let’s kill ‘em!”

That was pretty much the atmosphere last night as Video Games Live stopped in Toronto at the legendary Massey Hall as part of their 2011 North American tour.

Personally, I’ve been to the “big” VGL show at E3 last year, however the intimacy and history of Massey Hall only brought everyone together. No matter where you were seated, you almost felt as if you were on stage yourself.

Toronto’s VGL was beautifully performed by a local symphony orchestra and choir. In addition to that, vocalist and flutist Laura Intravia was in attendance to provide her voice to the God of War, Metal Gear Solid 3 soundtrack and then performed her loveable “Flutelink” Zelda skit.

Overall, it was a brilliant night of pure nerd nostalgia. Anyone who bought a ticket would have felt right at home.

by: Marc Valeri

www.voiceofvaleri.com

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Now that the Jays have hired John Farrell as their 12th manager in franchise history, the team can now begin looking into their offseason plans as they look to continue rebuilding in 2011.

The Stage setup

Besides the long legacy, memorable characters, grand storylines and breath taking visuals, the Final Fantasy series is well known for it’s inspiring music. Whether it be a overarching opening theme or battle tune, the music is what sets the theme for every Final Fantasy video game.

Last night, the “Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy” tour checked into Toronto, Canada at the Sony Centre for Performing Arts to a fully packed hall with the most loyal fans of the series. They even had “Sphere pizza” and “Mage wings” for the hungry!