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Boomzies #17 – The Online Pass Debate

Brian — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:56:56 +0000

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 #8 – The Plague of Sequelitis!

Brian — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 15:44:04 +0000

Samus Aran, Nintendo’s original femme fatale, celebrates her 25th birthday. Though what’s with Nintendo doing jack squat to commemorate one of their biggest franchises, Metroid? Then the main event is the terrible plague of video game sequelitis! Are video game developers and publishers more keen on a guaranteed hit by pumping out sequel after sequel? Have sequels become excessive in the video game industry? Will this be the death of creativity and originality? How many licks DOES it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Pop?! These questions and more answered live on Boomzies!

As always, your comments and criticisms are welcome. We’re always looking for ways to make Boomzies more awesome.

This is why I love Japan

Brian — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 02:39:36 +0000

One of the most intriguing features of the 3DS is the included AR cards. What are AR cards? It stands for augmented reality cards. If you’re not sure what augmented reality is, it’s a camera that uses your surroundings and graphical technology to add in elements so it looks as though the 3D object is sitting right on front of you. By reading specially designed cards, games can create new objects for users to interact with.

But one creative fellow from Japan took the phrase “bigger is better” to heart.

Extra Joy! 4-23-2010

Brian — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:20:50 +0000

In the April 23rd edition of Extra Joy!, we take a look at the trials and tribulations of Bayonetta, anime with a Jules Verne twist, anime with a twist of the head, some Blu Ray goodness, the new Wii Classic Controller Pro, and the great adventure that is Monster Hunter 3.

Extra Joy! blows up 4/2/2010

Brian — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 06:19:20 +0000

Nothing much more to say. It’s Extra Joy!, it’s April 2nd, and it’s 2010. Oddities ensue. Enjoy!

Extra Joy! is here!

Brian — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:15:00 +0000

From the creators of Substance TV comes Extra Joy!. A weekly show covering everything from video games, toys, comic books, movies, TV, music, art, design, culture, news, and much more. Every week Brian and Erik will pick three things they are playing, watching, listening to, reading, or thinking about and give you the quick rundown. Enjoy the first edition!