I am pretty excited for the new Call of Duty: Black Ops game to hit the shelves. It may be the first video game I get on the first day of release since...I can't even remember, Mario Kart Double Dash? Of course they have a badass commercial (Gimme Shelter is my favorite Rolling Stones song btw) to hype it up and features none other that Kobe himself.
Also, Jimmy Kimmel is in there as well with his RPG. I haven't given Kimmel much thought since the demise of the Man Show, but kudos to him for getting in on the action as well. I think it is fitting that Kobe is sporting the noobtube in the spot, especially since I loathe noobtubers. Nothing gives me more pleasure than a noobtuber wildly shooting away with his grenade launcher and missing while I line up a nice clean headshot. It appears they will still feature prominently in Black Ops so I'm sure they will frustrate me further but I look forward to getting out there and shooting projections of random people over the internet. Why yes I am single, why do you ask?
Friday, November 5
It's Friday and Kobe Is A NoobTuber
Friday, May 7
Video Game Representation of Braves Nets Man $1 Million
Yesterday I took some heat from loyal reader and fan of all things involving The Dirty Dirty, Beck. She is a Braves fan and once held the gaze of Jeff Francoeur at close range, if tales be true. So when I presented the picture of the Senate catering gaff in the previous post she was not too happy. Now, since I am a Mets fan I normally take great delight in anything that casts the Bravos in a negative light. However, since I have not received any correspondence this week from Beck regarding the Saved By the Bell reruns that are part of our individual morning routines, I have a peace offering post.
Wade McGilberry of Alabama won a contest for MLB 2K10 which challenged players to throw a perfect game and send the tape in. The prize was $1 million. The team Wade used? The Atlanta Braves. The opponents? The New York Mets. Wade is not a professional gamer. He is just a working man, a husband (at only 23, but that's how they do it down south), and a guy who thought he had a chance. Once 2K verified his feat which occured in March, they appeared at his house with the ceremonial giant check. He and his wife Katy plan to pay off their mortgage and start a family. A very happy ending, all thanks to the Braves and the simulated arm of Kenshin Kawakami. The real arm of Kawakami is 0-5 with a 5.47 ERA. So huzzah for Wade and huzzah for the Braves, making dreams come true.
On Deck For Millionaire Gamer: Starting a Family [Kotaku]
Tuesday, September 1
Name The EA Cover Quiz
Have you spent countless hours of your life rotting in front of the TV playing EAs collections of video games? If you have then this sporcle quiz is for you. Ifyou haven't, then the quiz is still entertaining.
Can you name the cover athletes for these EA Sports Video Games? [Sporcle]
Saturday, August 15
Inglorious Plumbers
Catfish told me to take a look at this. I was not disapointed.
(via Huffington Post)
Thursday, June 11
Lists Are Fun: Most Awful Video Games
A list of 15 of most awful video games. I have not played all of these but I did once beat Castlevania 64, but not in two nights like Tom Kenyon. I like how he did not state these are the worst ever, just 15 of the worst. While Hook for NES blew, Hook for SNES was an awesome game. Audio on the vids are NSFW.
Fifteen of the Most Awful Video Games [Gunaxin via Rumors and Rants]
Wednesday, May 13
Pacquiao Has Nothing On Little Mac
I am obliged to post anything even remotely tied to Punch-Out. Soon, there will be a new release for the game that my Dad used to refuse to let me play due to the "violence". Well Dad, I'm sorry but I went around you back and played it anyway. I turned out fine, I mean look at me now...oh damn, you were right Dad, you were right.
[From our friend Echowood at Yesbutnobutyes]
Thursday, April 16
You Should Know Your NBA Jam
Ever since Catfish introduced me to sporcle, I can tell you it has taken up a small chunk of my workday. Somedays even a large chunk. The NBA Jam quiz one brought back a special twinge of nostalgia for me. I was around 12 when this game came out in the arcades and in case this was before or after your time, let me tell you mastering this game was the goal of every kid with a quarter and a dream. The game took the realm of joysticks and two buttons to new heights because it featured a ridiculous play style that put NBA players in the Matrix. We can all recall the "he's on fire!" and "boomshakalaka!", the ball turning into a flaming orb when you reach said fire, and the ability to demolish the backboard on a dunk. I recall how kids used to line-up to go at it at this game and everyone crowded around the machine to try to get a glimpse of the action. The game truly revolutionized a game genre.
The quiz asks you to name the orignial 54 NBA players it featured in the 1993 arcade release. It was also great remembering how Jordan would not release his rights to the game, which would become a trademark of his in future video game releases. I got 48 correct and am ashamed to say I even missed a Charlotte Hornet, but I think it is not too bad considering I haven't touched the game in over a decade. So if you remember the glory days of NBA Jam, try and see how many you can get and relive the old days.
Can you name the players from the game NBA Jam (Arcade Edition - 1993)? [sporcle]
Monday, March 2
Weekend Recap
The snow is still on the ground, but yet into work I went today. After a weekend of much activity which included a nice round of Joseph Brau's at Xtra Medium's place it is time to hit the ground walking carefully through the ice this week.
UCLA beat Cal Saturday night 72-68 to stand alone in 2nd place in the Pac-10. Digger Phelps had a case of Saturday night fever, the Bruins fans are a little too harsh on him, man can move. [Bruins Nation via Deadspin]
Finally, a Mike Tyson comprehensive documentary from a Punch-Out point of view. [The Onion complements of The Concierge]
Are the Patriots making a move for Julius Peppers? [PFT]
Jay Mariotti cries foul in the Matt Cassel deal. Does anyone not understand Belichick, he would not compromise the winning potential of his team for his own son's life. Speculate all you want, but when Cassel has a so-so year next year do not be surprised. [AOL Fanhouse]
You can't teach a rich old dog new tricks, Dan Synder opens the checkbook. [FoxSports]
Catfish will tell you Tyler Hansbrough is getting shortchanged on fouls nowadays, but he is now the all-time leader in NCAA history. In other news, Georgia Tech is bad. [Greensboro News and Record]
Martin Brodeur gets his 100th career shutout and the Devils are back in business. [Yahoo]
More happy feet from the Duke, again not called. [Storming the Floor]
He may get some favorable whistles, but there is no denying Dwayne Wade can ball...and that he does not have Herpes. [Sporting News]
Wednesday, October 29
Everything I Need to Know about Hockey...
…I learned by playing video games. With our recent adoption of the Crossed Shwords, it’s time to revisit all of the knowledge I’ve gleaned from years of my days of playing hockey on the old school Nintendo, Sega, etc.
10. People talk about the importance of the first five and last five minutes of a period, but hands down the first minute of each is most important. If the team can’t score after getting a Power Drink in the locker room, they’re not cut out for the NHL. (Hit the Ice)
9. Brett Hull is an egotist and no one likes him. Only he is allowed to be identified by name, everyone else is only a number. The fans didn’t approve and I suspect that’s why no one showed up, and Al Michaels is clearly mailing it in.
8. In the event of a hat trick (and the other team scoring no goals), the fans will throw caps, but also the net will catch on fire and need to be replaced. If the goal scorer’s disfigured there’s also a chance the net will explode into a “gory mess.” (NHL Open Ice/Mutant League Hockey)
7. If you give the puck to the skinny guy no one can catch him and you can hold the puck for the entire period. This game also taught me about the force field that prevented goalies from leaving the crease box, and that in all fights all players get involved and at the end teammates fight each other. (Ice Hockey)
6. All arenas play Hava Nagila constantly. (NHL 95)
5. Goalies are Bitches. They won’t fight, but they’ll knock down any player that touches them. If you score on them, you can count on a hissy fit. They haven’t figured out how to protect against the wrap around or top shelf, glove-side, but if you score on them a lot they get really mad and start playing harder. (All)
4. Players quit bleeding after 1993. With all of the new safety equipment in hockey, not a single drop has been spilled in 15 years. A tremendous streak to say the least. (NHLPA 93)
3. In the event of a fight, only the loser goes to the penalty box (being drug off by the ref) and the winner is rewarded with the puck. When fighting, never attempt an uppercut. Stick with the quick jabs until you knock out the other guy. (Blades of Steel)
2. Chris Chelios is old, but good. He’s been in every hockey game, ever. Even Mutant League hockey has Smelios. The man has to be in more games than any character, including Mario. (All)
1. Icing and offsides can be turned off. (NHL 95 and others)
Honorable Mention: Whoever has the license plate abcd1234 your lights are still on! Every game for 18 years you’ve forgotten…
Thursday, October 16
Cal Marching Band Video Game Tribute
Here's a video from last year. The Cal Marching Band paying tribute to some video games, love that Zelda music.
