Ys: Memories of Celceta Launch Trailer: I’m Getting There, I’m Getting There…

Posted on November 29, 2013 by geelw

Thanks to Xseed Games still dropping DLC for Valhalla Knights 3 on PSN and me deciding to try out a bunch of it. I have not yet gotten around to polishing off the review I’m almost done with. Then they go an release Ys: Memories of Celceta and I’m suddenly seeing the rest of my year gone with the wind once I get around to picking this game up. THANKS, guys! No, really. It’s not like I have anything better to do than to prove that the Vita isn’t dead as some say (or hell, dead at all!), and it’s always a pleasure to play a new JRPG that’s actually an old JRPG redone with some spiffy new visuals and even more fun gameplay than the original. That said, as I keep stressing… someone REALLY needs to create a means of stopping or slowing down time so that I can enjoy more of the games I buy and play. Anyway, you should add this one to your library if you haven’t already – I’ll get out a review in a bit…

Wait, You’re Still Here? Mr.Moto Will Take Care Of You But Good…

Posted on November 29, 2013 by geelw

(thanks, allpublicdomain!)

I always used to crack up as a kid watching Peter Lorre jumping off stuff and onto some poor stuntman or actor as Mr. Moto, not realizing he wasn’t some very talented Asian guy, but some guy playing a very talented Asian. Yeah, not quite PC these days, but the films are still fun (and funny) to watch as Moto-san solves a murder or three, gets in some comments about people underestimating him for assorted reasons and wraps up each case with a neat little bow.

This one’s one of the later entries and not as “cool” as some of the previous films in my opinion, but still worth a look. And hey, it’s FREE, so knock it off with the “but I wanted to see something more current!” stuff and eat yer popcorn. That’s free as well when you come around here. Hey – you’re lucky I even let you in with all those shopping bags and that Black Friday grin you were wearing. You look like a possessed Cheshire Cat crossed with a tired elf!

Doctor Who Legacy: Your Absolutely Free New Diversion Is Ready…

Posted on November 29, 2013 by geelw

Well, alright… I’ll give this one a thumbs up simply because it’s basically a re-skinned more RPG-like version of the excellently addictive Puzzle Quest that happens to have a Doctor Who theme, characters and enemies. Of course, it’s on iOS and Android smartphones or devices only, my current phone is “dumb” and I prefer paying outright for a full version game on a console or portable I already own.

Which means I’ll be patiently waiting (but not holding my breath) for a Vita or 3DS version to show up. In the meantime, if YOU own an iPhone or Android phone or device, you can get the game now on iTunes and Google Play NOW. Did I mention that it’s not the standard “freemium” model at all, but actually FREE to download and play? Yeah, NO stupid energy meters that run out and get you to “buy in” so you can keep going! Awesome. The dev team is doing this as a labor of love, according to the game description and you can even email them with questions, comments and suggestions as to what you like, dislike and want to see in future installments. Now, that’s pretty spectacular in this day and age, I’d say…

It’s PONG’s Birthday Today! What Did You Get It?

Posted on November 29, 2013 by geelw

(thanks, pongmuseum!)
What do you mean you FORGOT? Well, good thing for you it’s Black Friday, huh? Yeah, you just got back in from 12 hours of spending too much money you don’t have, but I say you need to get your leftover turkey eating behind BACK outside and work off some more calories before you’re tempted by the fridge to open it up and dive into that cold stuffing (again!). What should you buy PONG? Oh, use your imagination, people. Just don’t go writing any songs, now. That’s already been done and done so well that it’s the final word on this irrefutable classic. Eh, you’ll figure something out – just stay away from linens and towels as a gift choice, as they tend to be marked up during this time of year just to lure you into thinking you’re getting a good deal with that $2 coffeemaker and $50 TV you bought earlier…

STL Ocarina’s Black Friday Sale BLOWS! But That’s Actually A Really Good Thing…

Posted on November 29, 2013 by geelw

Hmmm… You’re still here, eh? Free movie, free meal, my ice cream’s all gone before I got some AND I ran out of jokes to tell. OK, time to get you running out of here with some music. STL Ocarinas is offering up a nice little 15% discount on EVERYTHING on their site PLUS they have a few special 40% off deals on specific items such as this 12 Hole DIY Ocarina and 12-Hole Soprano and 12-Hole Tenor Horn Ocarinas.

Yeah, you know you want to learn how to play the ocarina just to be that person on the subway or bus who stands out among the crowd (and if you get good, you can make back what you spent on the ride to and from work!). So how does this get you out on my place, dear reader? Well, you certainly don’t want to order from my computer and accidentally leave some personal info on it, right? So I insist on gently shoving your now stuffed selves out the door and into the cold night air. Whereupon you will roll home, pass out for a few hours, dreaming of saving money on that new STL Ocarina you’re going to purchase, practice and proudly play for pennies in public places.

Oh yeah, you’ll need to enter the code blackfriday in the appropriate space on the order form to get that discount. Which, by the way, doesn’t apply to the 40% off items because that would be TOO crazy. Alright? Good. Now get lost – I need to get up early in the morning!