My Condolences

This is late in being said but I want people to know that I feel for the victims and the families and friends of the victims from Virginia Tech. Tragedies like this shouldn't happen for any reason.

My Gerbil is sick again

My poor Gerbils is sick again. I think he has ringworm. I have to put anti-fungal cream on him if it is. I hope it helps.

Happy Birthday to me!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME TODAY!
I'M 26 AND LOOKING FINE!

Bruce Campbell - Going Back 1964

Adventures of Brisco County Jr. - Best Show Evar

Show Introduction



Bruce Campbell about Brisco County Jr.

T Money Speaks

T Money Rapper Interview - Ted Raimi and Bruce Campbell goof around after long run on Xena: Warrior Princess.

True story: I met Ted and he hit on me. It was a cool geek moment.

Yummy Oreo cookies .... huh?

Bits, Bytes, Pixels and Sprites posted these sexy lady's Zelda tattoo. I love it. And the cookies on her left. Yummy cookies!

Cadence Weapon "Sharks"

Canadian Rap Star Cadence Weapon features 8 bit era games in his new music video for his song, Sharks.

Viva Pinata Music Video

Viva Pinata Music Video from Rare.

Gamers, these are the people you should base your lives around

In light of all the bad press video games have been receiving lately, it felt like the perfect time to bring to the attention of the media all the names in the gaming industry that have been using their position to help their community and set a great example for gamers and other video game companies.

With companies like Rockstar Games in the media limelight all the time because of their collection of controversial games, the world tends to get this bad view of video games and the industry behind them. Violent video games are used by politicians as platforms to get their names into the paper and media companies use them as ways to sell their headlines.

If they were to write or promote the work of people and companies in the gaming industry that give back to their community and create a positive example for gamers then maybe video games would not have to suffer the bad name that they have been given. Video games would no longer be a horrible influence but a positive one.

I found 10 great examples of good role models in the gaming community in hopes that they will be given the recognition they deserve and that others will try to follow in their footsteps.

1. Shigeru Miyamoto

Obviously the first name on my list is the first name is gaming, Shigeru Miyamoto, the Senior Marketing Director for Nintendo who is not only the main reason the gaming industry is as huge as it is, but is also a great example of how video games should be made. Miyamoto has always created great non-violent games which are not only loved by gamers of all ages but been successful in the gaming market. He is also seen as a role model for gaming companies because he has always believed in making sure all his games are well made and his staff is not pushed to meet gaming deadlines that will affect the overall quality of the games. Miyamoto was once quoted as saying “A delayed game is eventually good; a bad game is bad forever.”

2. Lorne Lanning

Co-founder and President of Oddworld Inhabitants, Lorne Lanning’s Oddworld series is a great example of how games can provide positive messages for gamers which their strong environment conservation themes. Lorne is also an active member in several organizations such as the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences and is also an active jury member for events such as “Into the Pixel” and for the annual publishing of “Expose: The Year’s Best in Digital Art” which both support video game art.

3. Doug Lowenstein

Doug Lowenstein, President and founder of the Entertainment Software Association, originally called the Interactive Digital Software Association was started in June 1994 to serve the business and public affairs needs of companies that produce video games for all platforms. Out of the ESA came the Entertainment Software Rating Board which was created to put a rating on every piece of software published so that the masses would have the proper information about a game when purchasing it. The ESA board also created The ESA Foundation which brings the gaming industry together to help raise money for several charities like The Just Think Foundation and the Boys and Girls Clubs of American. Doug also created the Electronic Entertainment Expo or E3 and the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.

4. Moyilo, a MMO company

Only a few months ago, Moyilo, the company behind the MMO game, Cabel setup an event that allowed banned Cabel players to regain old accounts and for new players to sign up for free accounts in exchange for donating blood. Moyilo felt by having their players donate blood they could teach the banned players a sense of responsibly and an understanding of public welfare.

5. Penny Arcade’s Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins

Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins, the creators of Penny Arcade, the popular video game themed web comic created Child’s Play, a charity that was started to raise money and toys for the Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. The charity was their way of showing that the gaming industry could help children instead of kill them as noted in a HeraldNet article by Bill France. Child’s Play has gone on to raise millions of dollars and now gives to over 30 children’s hospitals worldwide. The companies in the gaming industry have also become involved in the charity providing games, system and auction prizes.

6. Roberta Williams

Roberta Williams, co-founder of Sierra On-line is only just one of the many female game developers to break the boundaries of the gaming industry’s “all boys club”, but she is probably one of the most notable for her early career in gaming that spanned almost 20 years and for her vast collection of published games. Responsible for titles such as the King’s Quest series and Mixed Up Mother Goose series, Roberta was a role model for all women in the gaming industry as she was proof you could not only work in the industry but also be successful.

7. Tommy Tallarico

Tommy Tallarico, video game audio composer and TV show host is the founder of Game Audio Network Guild and Video Games Live. G.A.N.G is a non-profit organization that educates the community in regards to interactive audio by providing information and instruction. G.A.N.G. empowers its members by establishing resources for education, business, technical issues, community, publicity and recognition. G.A.N.G. also supports career development for aspiring game audio professionals, publishers, developers and students. Video Games Live is a show dedicated to bring video game music to the world and hopefully convince the media that video games can be considered an art form. Tommy is also an active member in organizations like the Game Developers Conference and Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.

8. Sande Chan

A game writer, producer, and consultant, Sande Chen is the co-author of Serious Games: Games That Educate, Train, and Inform and has written for mainstream and industry publications, including a column on women's issues in the game industry. In 2003, she became the Executive Director of Girls in Games, a non-profit organization that encourages girls and women to consider careers in the game industry.

9. Laura Fryer

A long time employee at Microsoft Studios, Laura Fryer started as a video game producer and ending up as a great influence in many of Microsoft’s project. As Director of the Xbox Advanced Technology Group and founding member of the Xbox project, Laura started worldwide Xbox developer support and created the Xbox Advisory Board. Most notable Laura is an active member on the Women in Gaming International committee and the Game Developers Conference Advisory board where she started the annual “Women in gaming” session.

10. Jason Della Rocca

Jason is the Executive Director of the International Game Developers Association, a professional society committed to advancing the careers and enhancing the lives of game developers. Jason and the IGDA focus on connecting developers with their peers, promoting professional development, and advocating on issues that affect the developer community such as quality of life, creative freedoms, workforce diversity and credit standards. Without the IGDA, video games wouldn’t have a fighting chance against guys like Jack Thompson.

I would like to give honorable mentions to the following companies for their work to help create a better view of the gaming industry:

1. Nintendo and Konami for creating fun ways to get gamers off the couch and exercising while gaming.

2. Sony for getting involved in the Folding Home program which helps Stanford University use the power of Playstation 3 systems around the world in order to find cures for diseases like cancer.

3. Members of the ESRB board for continuing to provide the best information about video games so parents can buy the right games for their children.

4. Women in Gaming International for helping the advancement and inclusive of women in the gaming industry.

5. International Game Developers Association for also promoting video games as an art form, fighting the censorship of video games, making the industry a better place to work and most of all making the image of video games and its industry better in the eyes of the world.

This is just a small list of the people and companies that are setting a great example for the gamers around the world. Please feel free to add anyone you feel should be on this list because the more people we provide as example of great role models, the better the world will look upon our favorite past time and the people who make them.

Gamerz: The Show

Rough cut of Gamerz: The TV Show.

Review: Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales

The only thing more I love more than Final Fantasy games is the cute little Moggles and Chocobos in the Final Fantasy series, so when I heard SquareEnix was releasing a game based around the Chocobos, I couldn't help but buy up the game like it was on sale for $0.99.

Chocobo Tales follows the story of a young Chocobo trying to save the world and his friends from an evil being trapped inside a book. You must travel through the world finding picture books to enter to complete mini games. Each mini game has several levels and objectives you must complete to either gain special battle cards, release your friends or change something in the real world to help you in your quest. I loved the variety in the games and how you could play them seperately from the main storyline game.

The game also contains micro games that have silver and gold objectives that once complete will provide you with more battle cards. These battle cards can be used to defeat enemies you come across in the game. At first I thought the card battle system would be confusing but after I played the tutorial, I found it was very easy to understand. You can even battle enemies after you defeated them the first time to gain more cards. You can even download cards for the game from download stations at specific locations. Each card contains enemies and allies from previous Final Fantasy games and each spring out of the card to defend you against your enemies.

The main storyline was short but the mini games and micro games contain enough objectives and levels to achieve that you could spend hours just trying to finish them all. I finished the main quest in a week but I still have not rescued all the Chocobos or finished all the objectives. Plus you can go online with your friends to compete with each other in the mini games and card battles and you even send them a game they haven't found yet.

The mini games and micro games provided a great challenge for me, some so much in fact that I couldn't even pass the second level. I like a good challenge but I also want to be able to actually to finish the games too without throwing my DS across the room a couple of times.

The entire game is played with the stylus and the microphone, so I found the game was easy to play unlike Harvest Moon DS where you have to keep switching back and forth between the stylus and buttons.

The storybook graphics were created as if the characters had been cut out of the pages to come to life. The main story graphics were cute and simple much like Final Fantasy III on the Nintendo DS. The music was actually taken from different games in the Final Fantasy series, so there were many old favorites to listen to while playing.

I would definitely recommend buying this game. It has replay value with the online features and multiple mini games and micro game objectives. I personally couldn't put the game down and that's probably why I finished the main storyline so quickly. The mini games were fun but expect to find a game or two a little difficult to pass.

Rating: 8 out of 10.

Who do you think deserves to be a gaming role model?

Neiro from Destructoid is my gaming hero.

With all the backlash the gaming industry is taking nowadays for games like Bully and GTA, I felt it would be good to do an article about gaming role models, both real and digital.

I'm looking for good people to write about and so far I am sitting with only three people for my list. I'm looking for real people that give back to the community and set a great example for the industry and the world. Also I'm looking for video game character that set a great example for the players.

If you know anyone or any character that fits that description, then please post their name and why you think they are a role model in the comment field below. Make sure to include their real name, company they work for or their character name and game series.

Thanks in advance for the help

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Baby Kratos: The Goo Goo of War

I'm not the greatest artist, but I made this little guy today after the idea suddenly popped in my head.

PacMan Jones

Pac Man Jones - Pac Man spends his nights in stripclubs doing coke, strippers and beating on people. Wicked!

[Via The Last Boss]

The Entire History of Final Fantasy

The Entire History of Final Fantasy Games.

Subway Video Game Commercial

I saw this commercial on tv a while back and have been patiently been waiting for someone to post it. This is really true but kids today. I play outside like crazy when I was a kid and I still had a Nintendo to play with.
Kids of today, you can still be geeky and be outside. Buy pretend swords and build a fort to defend like you do in Age of Empires. Buy remote controlled cars and find a big parking lot to play in.
Use your imagination once in a while for something other than your fan fiction stories.