Star Wars according to a 3 year old.
Cutest thing ever. (via)
Archives for 2008
Pata Pata Pata Pon
I am predicting that particular phrase will become a part of 2008 video game vernacular. Having just finished only the demo, I’m predicting this will (1) either be PSP game of the year or (2) be a good year for the PSP.
Patapon may be a little hard to describe but it’s essentially a rhythm RPG game. I use the term RPG lightly because it’s in experience only. You have these little creatures that look like eyeballs that basically worship you. They’ll perform actions for you in a four beat rhythm. Along the way, they build experience, gain new weapons and armor, and a couple of new skills. You can also do minor formations to your little armies. Screenshots of this game really don’t do it justice. Many a times I was distracted (initially) on playing by just listening to these little guys and laughing at their animations.
A demo has been out for about a week or two and if you have a PSP you should snag it. I guarantee you’ll play it straight through. Plus, at the end of the demo, the game lets you perform a special save that provides you with a unique weapon to use with the retail game. I’ve had this game pre-purchased for over two months and I’ve raved about it before. (Go there for some old gameplay video). At $20 it is a PSP must buy. Come this Tuesday, I’ll be throwing my army into the rhythmic fray.
New Kids on my Block, Part 6
It’s that time again, kids. Time for a stroll around the gaming blogosphere, checking out some new sites I’ve come across in the past few months. I don’t have time to expound on the greatness of everyone on the list, but I tried. Check them out, in no particular order:
Coyote Sharptongue is one of the many bloggers at MMO-supersite Ten Ton Hammer. He’s quite a funny guy with a knack of knowing what male blog readers want (if you know what I mean, and you do). His piece on Bards was particularly high-larious.
I’ve mentioned Zack Hiwiller’s blog around these parts before, but he also gets mentioned as a new kid. A great read.
Difference in Opinion is just that – a blog with differing views on entertainment. Lots of reviews there.
UGO Gamesblog – The UGO Gamesblog has been around for a while, but I didn’t start reading it until Wombat from the CAGCast starting blogging there.
Keen and Graev’s Gaming Blog – MMO bloggers that bring constant, solid content on a regular basis.
Loading Reality – A group blog, with an accompanying podcast.
The AT Wire – A little bit of it all.
The Nut and the Feisty Weasel – Bill and Todd are former Sportsgamer Blog bloggers, but they couldn’t shake the blogging sickness.
MEGATonik – surprise, surprise, another group blog. Lots of videos and reviews.
Music. Mayhem. Blog. – Yup, that just about covers it!
Lag-O-Rama – Great name for an MMO blog.
JaySlacks – A blog “dedicated to any and everything awesome.” Naturally, that would entail a heavy dose of video gaming.
Save The Robot – Smart gaming commentary. At least smarter than most places.
Daniel Primed’s Gamer Blog – Little bit of everything
The Somewhat Manly Nerd – He may be somewhat manly, but the Buttonmasher is 100% manly nerd. His love for Buttonmashing.com favorite LeBron James gives him like 20 manly nerd points. Making him somewhat-more manly.
Co-Optimus is gaming site dedicated to the finer points of co-op gaming. It’s the brainchild of Evil Avatar’s BAPenguin. While it’s more than a blog, I like it. This is my list, so it gets added.
The Long Shot – Commentary on PC gaming done by a fellow Gaming Dad.
Double You Tee Eff – This guy’s been blogging for a long time. Not sure why I just recently stumbled across his stuff.
Insult Swordfighting – Another entry into the “great blog names.”
Rock, Paper, Shotgun – All the in-the-know-gamers are already reading RPS. Which I’m totally sure that includes you, dear reader.
So go forth and read the bloggy goodness. I can’t believe it’s been six months since I did the last one. The next one won’t take six months, believe that.
Mario Galaxy is Old School
There’s nothing innovative about Mario Galaxy. We could have had it back in the early ’90s. Cool re-imagining.
Just imagine playing Halo 3 on it!
This is a bit old, but that doesn’t diminish its freaking awesomeness!
If you’ve ever wondered what a 6 million dollar home theater system looks like, wonder no more:
[Wii] Okami Goodness?
I know of one reader here that goes crazy anytime Okami is mentioned. It’s sort of a “painter’s” RPG. Well, that’s not a really good description but it’s a game that’s been on my radar for a while. It came out earlier for the PS2, but Capcom is making a Wii port. It seems only obvious to do with the Wii controls. I think it’s beauty in videogame form. Roger Ebert has no clue what he’s talking about.
Thanks to Kotaku for the heads up.
All Good Things…Part 2
Four months ago, I gave myself the herculean task of completing every videogame I own. It’s been many things: daunting, rewarding, and even downright boring in some parts. Most games started off great and some have just come to a complete stop. It’s painful completing some of them. My vow was to not get any new games until this list was complete and I broke it in the middle of January. It looks like I have five games to add to this list. However, I did want to share with you my progress since October. Now, realize that I started every game over from scratch. You can see my progress below. (Click on it for a larger image).
Weekend Gaming
In lieu of a real post (of which I’m working on a few, promise!), what are you going to be playing this weekend?
Due to my self-imposed ban on buying new games until I finish something I already own, I’ll be working my way through Pokemon on the DS (I am very close to “finishing” it) and Bioshock on the 360. I was probably 3/4’s of the way through before Halo 3 came out and never got back to finishing it.
When I finally do finish a couple games, Burnout Paradise and Call of Duty 4 are at the top of my list of games to get.
What will you be playing?
More trebuchet fun
A while ago, I linked to a fun and educational flash game involving trebuchets, physics and math. My brother-in-law has pointed me to another one, a little light on the learning side of things but high on the “wing furniture at an old Asian woman” side of things:
Birthday Recap [Nat]
I don’t normally post personal stuff, but one can only hope that Tony is having a better birthday than I am. (Our birthdays fall in succession.) Let’s run a tally. Here’s what I wanted to do today:
- Clean the house
- Play games such as Sins of a Solar Empire, Burnout Paradise, Fairway Solitaire, and some DS love.
- Read a new book such as Armor or Inside Delta Force
- Fix my favorite meal: chili
- Post two writeups on buttonmashing
- start on a watercolor
Here’s what I’ve done:
- Cough
- Lose my voice
- Clean up our youngster’s puke (All four of us are sick with random things.)
- Go to the store and get nighttime cough medicine when I needed daytime
- Watch my oldest and his grandma play Wii and Burnout Paradise
- Cough
- Clean crap out of my youngster’s eyes
- Played about five minutes of Fairway Solitaire
- Fixed my own birthday supper: chili with chocolate and cinnamon (trying something new). It was actually very delicious. A highlight of the day.
- Passed on my birthday cake. (Not much of a cake eater, but I love carrot cake. My wife tried a new recipe and it came out like a carrot fruit cake. We all laughed.)
I may play some PC games tonight in a delirium. I might actually do well.