Yesterday's News: Gamers Get Girls (Plus Some Actual Advice)

Created by: Online University

Hey, I didn't write this, the folks at Online University did, compiling it from a few sources. Since I posted this yesterday on the other DAF blog, I had another amusing thought: This is kind of sexist in a wacky way IF you know any gal gamers like I do who may be in the same boat or perfectly pleased with whomever they're seeing. Maybe OU can do a FemGeek version of this ad just for the lonelier ladies out there who think there's no one for them with the same interests. Then again, it always seems like guys have the hardest time justifying their hobby with their potential significant others, even to the point of tip-toeing lightly around the fact that they play games even after they've committed to the ol' ball and chain. Stupid move, I say. Grow some and learn to communicate better from the start, get the respect you deserve and SHARE those games, ya dopes!


"That'll be five cents, please!"

Silent House: A Nicely Creepy, Single Shot Horror Flick Coming To A Theater Near You...

 

I'm posting this here instead of the new DAF blog as Wordpress gets kind of funky about embedded stuff like this. OK, I finally saw the commercial for Silent House last night and while it didn't really scare me, I love the real-time, done in a single shot aspect of the film as well as some of the "jump out" scares common to the horror scene. I really hope it's well paced and doesn't suffer from a lot of the logic flaws that have plagued other real-time movies in other genres. Will it be like Hitchcock's classic ROPE, or more of an 88 Minutes? We shall see on March 9, I guess. In any event, new horror films always do well at the box office, so there's that. Feel free to hit up the official site link above or the Facebook and Twitter pages for more info and updates.

March Already? Bring In The Lions!

Yikes, it's going to be nuts this month. Not so much here, mind you, but over at the new DAF. Mass Effect 3 is only one of too many cool titles rolling out (but none of the others have those spectacular TV spots), I have a bunch of Game Appreciation 101 "classes" for you guys and gals to attend (optional, but you'll get learned up a bit on some important stuff). Anyway, I'll shut up now and get to posting on the other site, as I have a few fun things planned this month and next...

Toy Fair 2012: He Who Has The Most Stuff, Wins.

So, I'll be doing the Toy Fair thing for the next day or two (maybe three or all four if I'm not wiped out). Finally, a trade show I can safely attend without being trampled by someone with a cardboard sword rushing to grab some freebies or an autograph from a second-rate celebrity! OK, that's a bit of an in-joke on my part (and I bet I'll still be run over by someone rushing to get some freebies), but whatever.  Anything interesting I run across will end up on the NEW blog, so keep that in mind. That is all. Off to get prepared for a very long day!

Update: I fixed that broken link in the post (oops !) - that's what I get for staying up too late before a big show!

Game of Thrones: Season 2 "Shadow" Teaser - Winter in April? No Fooling...

Confession time: Although I've seen bits and pieces of some episodes, I actually JUST started watching Season One from the beginning a few days ago (thank you HBO On Demand!). I haven't read any of the books either (too busy doing the gaming and blogging and poking about for work thing), but going in cold was actually a great thing for me as it's making me want to take a look at the books at some point. Anyway, it's a great show (as you know, blah, blah, blah) and Season 2 (starting April 1, no joke) is looking even better. Of course, given the penchant for anyone to get killed off at any time, I wouldn't be surprised to see nothing but the crew left sometime around episode 8 or 9 of the new season (ha ha)... Anyway, this same post is going up on the NEW DAF - I just wanted to run it here as well just so you folks still hanging out here would have a little more to read... ;^P

A More January-y Header...

Yes, i changed the header, as Silent Hill HD Collection has slipped into March (boo!). EA's upcoming SSX is a lot more fitting, so there you go. Also, as I'm about 50% into moving the old DAF (this blog!) to the NEW DAF (that blog), it would be AWESOME if some of you guys on my followers list would boogie on over to check out the new digs, as I could use the traffic and you're missing out on some keen stuff. Plus I have a few fun surprises on the way...

It's 2012! Yay! Now Get Back to Work!

You'd think we'd be used to a New Year rolling in every year, but nooooo. All those people packed into Times Square don't realize that for 12 hours or so, inmates in prisons have MORE freedom than they do. Bathroom breaks, less security (in some cases), no standing 'til their legs go numb, and so forth and so on. Of course, at least those tourist get to go back to their hotels and most of them know who they're smooching when that ball drops... eek.

Anyway, Guys and Dolls... Happy New Year! Now, let's keep the damn planet around for 2013 and beyond!

Happy New Year! Unless You're a Firm Believer In Old Stone Calendars And Such...

Ok, listen up. The world won't end in 2012 unless enough dumb people in power around the globe (including some running for office here in the U.S. of A.) decide it's supposed to based on some idiotic prophecy and they start going all Beneath The Planet of the Apes on us normal Joes and Janes who want to live a bit longer than their Mayan calendars say we;re supposed to. Bad decisions that involve nuclear weapons and a bit too much paranoia are a poor substitute for letting nature do its stuff as it should, so make sure you're willing to protest against any nut-job who's claiming Armageddon is for YOUR own good.

Other than that, play a LOT of games in 2012 (hell, there's going to be MORE than enough to go around) and poke around on the NEW DAF for my takes on some of the stuff coming this way in an incredibly busy year PACKED with all sorts of good stuff....

It's December Already?

Yikes, time DOES fly, doesn't it? Just a quick note here to say my Skyrim review is incoming on the NEW blog, so boogie on over there around Saturday. There's an in-joke somewhere on this old page you'll see referenced in the review. For those of you that noticed what looks like an obvious error, it's not...

Update: Now With Hedgehogs!

Just a quickie BUMP of a post to keep things current here. My Sonic Generations review is up on the new DAF, so check it out if you're a Sonic Team fan. I'm working on Skyrim, but Dark Souls is going to go up before that, as I'm still working on the game (expect a stellar score, of course)...

FREE STUFF TIME: Win a copy of Fusion: Genesis!

 Have you got an Xbox 360 in the house, an Xbox LIVE account and live in the U.S. of A.? Want a FREE copy of Fusion: Genesis, the awesome new multiplayer space combat/RPG from Starfire Studios (made up of four ex-Rare staffers)? Well, OK, but you need to do a little bit of work to get it... Click on over HERE to the new blog and see what's what. HURRY, as I only have TWO codes to give away!

Happy Halloween From DAF!

Boo! Here's another piece of random horror-themed art. Remember, folks - don't eat too much candy unless you feel like it, check your razor blades for apples in them and if you're really paranoid about opening your door to strangely dressed children and adults yet STILL feel the need to give stuff away, remember that dollar bills and sticks of gum will fit UNDER most doors. By the way, if you're handing out free cash, let me know - you can keep the gum. Also, remember: the NEW and improved (kind of, we're workin' on it) DAF blog is HERE! Drop by, sign up and maybe win something interesting. Details to come...

Yes, We're STILL Moving... So Move Along, Too!

Yup, I'm still in the process of relocating DAF to WordPress, but the new blog is UP and LIVE, folks! Definitely drop by and sign up if you haven't. Don't make me do something crazy like break out some free stuff to give away for joining the new DAF (located HERE)...

UPDATE: Moving... I HATE Moving (But So Far, So Good... Almost)

OK, so far most of the older DAF content made it over to the new blog, but formatting is way off, so that requires manual adjustments for EVERY post (Eek!) that includes resizing images (Argh), fixing video links (Bleh!) and cutting/pasting a ton of stuff that got chopped off somehow from the XML file. Hey, look at the bright side - I only have about 1100 posts to fix (to quote a certain dark Jedi: "NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"). Of course, I ALSO need to make time to review stuff, as a few key titles are coming in shortly or are already here. Fear not, dear readers - it'll get done. Watch this space for updates. Man, I need an assistant or a clone right about now...

Er, here's a pic of some of my 3DO collection. I just grabbed the first image I could find on my PC, as I'm SWAMPED with all this moving stuff. Enjoy!

Psychonauts Arrives On The Mac (Finally!) And Double Fine Rolls With It

Hey, Tim! Next time, send these releases out to everyone! Or actually, maybe I need to update my contact info with Double Fine, huh? Anyway, I missed this Psychonauts press release, but thanks to a few "Did you see this?" emails pointing to Bitmob, you can check out the pretty funny press release about the Mac version of Double Fine's rather awesome and funny (and classic) platformer. Yes, the PC version over Steam has gotten some cool enhancements as well. I actually haven't played the PC version (it's on my to-do list), but I do have both console versions here (the Xbox version is the better of the two). I'd gather the chances of seeing the game get an HD upgrade for PS3 and Xbox 360 are slim to none, but hey - if I had a few million bucks laying around, I'd wave some of it under the noses of a few games companies to tempt them into committing to doing at least ONE run of discs and selling them directly to gamers rather than going through the retail chain hell...

New Look (Part One!)

As you can see, I'm playing around with a few tweaks to the layout. I'm not quite done, so bear with me while I tinker with Blogger's updated design tools. I prefer a simpler look, so some of the fancy page designs I'm seeing won't be added here. On the other hand, I'm liking some of the other layout options and new text choices, so perhaps we'll see about adding some of those in the coming weeks. Back in a bit - feedback is welcomed and feel free to click on an ad or two so I can make some money!

Update - Feh. Apparently, Google of all people (er, corporations, which are people, according to some dopes running for office), hates it when users ask readers to maybe support their sites by clicking on ads. So they've cut me off AdSense. Wonderful. You suck, Google, considering all the shameless shilling click-fest contests allowed on other blogs here. OK, off to move some stuff around. back in a bit, possibly at a new location. 

Dark Souls "All Saints' Day" Trailer + Serious Statues To Do Battle For

With its October 4 US release date right around the corner, here's a last at the latest Dark Souls trailer plus some awesome one of a kind statues created by one of the game's biggest fans, sculptor Peter Nordstrom. These five absolutely beautiful artworks are actually being given away over on the Dark Souls community page, so there will be a few lucky gamers who are going to walk away with some incredible showpieces you won't find anywhere else. If you want to give it a shot, it;'s actually not too late. Just head on over to the PREPARE TO DIE Forums and have at their interesting puzzle contest. Good Luck!

The House of the Dead Overkill EC Gets Eye-Popping (and Retro) 3D Modes

Nice. Now Sega can add "Retro-ier" to that "Longer, Harder, Gorier!" tagline for its upcoming M-rated arcade shooter. The company is really going all out with this super-enhanced HD remix of the Wii sleeper hit. In addition to PS Move support, both Anaglyph as well as Stereoscopic 3D support have been added so you can play the game on any TV and have zombies even more in your face. Of course, if you don't have a 3DTV or hate those cardboard red/blue or red/green glasses, you can still get your shooting on without the added effects. Me, I plan to blaze through the game many times in at least two of the three modes, as I don't yet own a 3DTV. No matter, I'm still expecting a total blast for as long as I can stand wearing those goofy 3D glasses I've kept since the 80's. Check out the new screens below (you DO have a pair of 3D specs around the house, right?). The House of the Dead OVERKILL Extended Cut is set to hit retail on October 25 (just in time for a little scary Halloween fun).

Sony Teases Gamers With A Little Mystery Project...

Hmmmm... My head is too full of other stuff to even venture a guess, so it looks as if I'll be holding out until October 5 to get the answer. Of course, it'll probably leak before then, but that's how it goes. It's probably something Home-related, but I'm just throwing out the first thing off the top of my head. Which means I'm probably wrong. Still, it WOULD be nice if we all found out The Agency was being revived from the dead, right?

Rayman Origins "Around The World" Trailer

Awesome and funny new trailer from the upcoming retro-flavored (but decidedly modern) platformer set to hit PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii soon enough. Poke around on the official site for more on this fresh take on classic gameplay. If this game doesn't make you smile, you're a hopeless dope who needs an anvil dropped gently on your head. Or some rat named Ignatz aiming a brick at you from throwing distance (POW!!!). Tough love always wins over the hard-headed, I say...