Archive for October, 2011

Boomzies #18 – Halloween Horror Cast!

Posted by Brian On October - 30 - 2011

Boomzies 18

It’s the Boomzies Halloween Horror Cast! We talk about the nerd megafest that is Blizzcon. The changes in WoW that have people up in arms plus all the other big news. Then we gather ’round the campfire and talk about our Halloween memories. The video games that made us wet ourselves, the movies that made us weep like little babies, and everything else that frightens us. Plus watch us botch both of our contests because of our own incompetence. Oh yes it’s that bad.

Cave Brings Bullet Hell to Android

Posted by Brian On October - 25 - 2011

I heart Cave

I know I’m not supposed to say this, but as an Android owner there are times late at night I find myself thinking about the iPhone. It’s not that I’m unhappy with my Android, it’s just the whole “grass is greener on the other side” kind of thing. Plus there are a plethora of features and programs my little Android just doesn’t have.

Though none makes me more green with envy than the ability to play Cave shmups. Oh how I longed for that day when I too could play the goodness of bullet hell shmups on my Android. Well those days of waiting are over because Cave has just announced it’s line of shmups currently out of Apple iOS devices will be coming to the Android OS.

As you know, Android has some difficult specifications limits, in terms of screen size, CPU and memory, particularly for our games. However, thanks to the achievements of our engineers I think we’ll have some good news for people soon.

- Mikio Watanabe-san from Cave

Currently there is no word on a solid release date, but for fans of Cave’s shmups who only own Android devices this is still amazing news! We’ll keep an eye out and update you as information becomes available.

Source Droid Gamers

My Mega Epic Thoughts on Dark Souls

Posted by Brian On October - 19 - 2011

Dark Souls

So I’ve finally summed up my entire experience with Dark Souls. It’s long but hang with me. Let me preface this post by saying I am not a fan of the original Demon’s Souls. I could go into detail, but suffice to say it was not an enjoyable experience. Now I know some of you may think my negative viewpoint will taint my judgment of Dark Souls. First of all, never use the word taint in my presence. Second I can promise you I played the game with an open mind. I simply wanted to give Dark Souls its’ day in court.

This is not a full on review. More of my impressions of the game. Since I played only a dozen or so hours, I cannot give an exhaustive review of every aspect nor do I intend to. This is just my thoughts on my time with the game. I am not the type of person to simply rely on reviews or even suggestions of friends. While these are both excellent sources of information, they cannot substitute playing the actual game. With that in mind I rented a copy of Dark Souls from my local RedBox for a paltry two dollars. A minimum investment for an informed opinion I figured.

And so my journey into the dark abyss began… Read the rest of this epic article! »

Boomzies #17 – The Online Pass Debate

Posted by Brian On October - 16 - 2011

Online Pass Debate

What is going on with Netflix? First Netflix, then Qwikster, now back to Netflix. Has Netflix lost its’ touch? Then in the main topic it’s the evil of online passes in video games. More and more video game publishers are putting these in games. What does this mean for used games sales and how can it be combated? Pick up your torch and pitchfork and join the battle.

Boomzies #16 – Console versus PC

Posted by Brian On October - 9 - 2011

Boomzies #16

We talk about the life and legacy of Steve Jobs. His impact upon not only Apple, computers, or technology, but the way he changed our everyday lives. Then in our main topic of debate we stoke the fires of the age old debate: console versus PC. Who’s the best in the video game old west? Join the debate as Landon and Brian shoot it out and see who’s the victor once the dust settles!

Boomzies #15 – Pre-order Pandemonium

Posted by Brian On October - 2 - 2011

Boomzies #15

The fur flies when Brian and Landon claw it out over the new Catwoman costume in ‘The Dark Knight Rises’. Are these new duds the cat’s meow or a chocking fur ball of suck? But wait there’s more! In our main topic we’re sorting out the laundry list of video game pre-order bonuses. With all these pre-order bonuses from countless retailers, how far does a gamer have to go and has it gotten just a little ridiculous? So take arms soldier and join the battle for truth, justice, and all things geek!

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