LTTP: Lost Odyssey

I’ve been rather busy lately with numerous crap, but I plan to get back into writing and I’m going to start right now (It’s also probably a good idea to actually post my writings, rather than leave them to be read by no one in my notebook/HDD). “LTTP” will be little features about games that I missed, thus the name: “Late to the Party”. Lost Odyssey shall be my first “LTTP” game and I must say that I’m rather surprised with how I feel about the game so far.

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Do the Potty Dance!

I randomly saw a commercial featuring the "potty dance" a few days ago. I don't really know what to say about this video, but it must be seen. I don't understand how someone could get paid to come up with a "genius" idea like this...What the fidgle-fudge!?!?

Craplog Delay: You'll Have to Wait

You know me, I can't stop myself from rhyming when given the opportunity, much like Gus Yoo and his love for da pee pee! I Just wanted to give everyone a heads up that Craplog will likely not make it's scheduled debut this week due to my nitpicky ass. It's taking a bit longer right now just because I am trying to make sure it is...well...what I want it to be. This inaugural episode is also featuring discussion on the idea behind the show and what to expect in the future, among other items of interest. There is also the possibility that Craplog will change from a standalone show, to a segment of a grander, "epicererer" podcast.

Anyway, if the show does in fact miss its release this week, you can expect to see it next week and I guarantee it! Just know that Craplog may become part of what I'll currently just call "The Pixelated Sausagecast" and if this were to happen, it would consist of at least three different segments, those being:

• Craplog: A segment where I go back in time (maybe even only a few months) to play and discuss those amazingly horrible games in ways that will make your ears bleed! ie. Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness

• XNA Sausage of the Week/Month: A segment where I highlight one XNA Community game that is actually an awesome game and well worth your measly few bucks. I may also add in an "XNA Craplog" portion that essentially does the same thing for an amazingly awful XNA game.

• The Sausage Dump: This will be a segment dedicated to any discussion not relating to video games in anyway, such as film, music, comics, or fresh Sicilian-baked goods!

...This is all a work in progress, but keep in mind that no matter what happens, this show will still only come out either once a month, or possibly once every two weeks if you're lucky. I know that no one out there is interested in any of this except for moi right here, but hopefully this show will be something unique and different enough to warrant your time.

Thanks

P.S. I've also been flirting with the idea of upgrading the site and moving away from Blogger, but the money I would be spending and the people who would actually care doesn't quite equal out...so I think I'm just going to stick it out with Blogger indefinitely. Expect more posting and more rumblings very soon!

The Nintendo 64: Better Late Than Never

I may be a tad bit late to the party, but as of 3/29/09 I am now the proud owner of a Nintendo 64. I never owned an N64 and only ever played Goldeneye for countless hours at Toys R Us kiosks back in the day (I miss the old TRU days of purchasing a game by grabbing a ticket slip and heading off to some "gated" area as if I were purchasing crack).

My real reason for posting my "exciting" news is to ask you guy a question: What Nintendo 64 games should I pick up? I only own one game, Ocarina of Time, which I've actually owned for a few years, but I'm looking to find some hidden gems for the system as well. I honestly don't know much about the N64 and can't really think of any games that may be worth playing besides the stereotypical Mario/Nintendo games and yes, I already know Clay Fighter 63 1/3 is a must-buy...

I'm quite excited to try out some games that I missed, but I'm not as "orgasmic" over the whole thing as this young fella.

IGN is Totally Racist

Racism in video games has pretty much been the "in"-topic since Resident Evil 5 came out (as well as the weeks prior to release) and I've found more evidence to support the industry's growing racist ways. IGN is a site you may know, but they are hiding their evil ways behind a thin layer of mayonnaise-driven journalism.

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Help Raise Money for Charity [Closed]

UPDATE (3/1/09): The Charity Drive is over. Much thanks to those who donated.
UPDATES BELOW (2/12/09)*
UPDATE (2/13/09): First Donation Recieved**
Number of Donations: 3
Total Raised(as of 2/14/09): $90

I’ve wanted to do something nice for a while now and this seems like as good a time as any. You may have noticed that there is a button on a left that says, “Donate 2 the Sausage”. This was put into place to try and get help in the funding of creating videos (buying the needed hardware to make them) and just general support. The Sausage Fund has brought me absolutely nothing since its incarnation, but I’m hoping people feel a bit more generous in donating to a charity.

This is where I get to the point of this post. I want to raise as much money as I can for donation to the charity Child’s Play. All donations of money in the month of February will be donated to Child’s Play, but that’s not the only way you can help. If you have any old or unused games/movies/etc, you can send them to me and I’ll do what I can via Ebay (or other means) to sell these items for more money towards the Child’s Play donation.

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Nanerpus

What is a "Nanerpus"? ...I've seen the video and I still don't know, but I do believe I've received some partial brain damage. I really don't have much to say right now. I just wanted to let everyone know that we will be recording a new episode of Distributed Failure tonight and it shall be awesome! Look for it either tonight, or tomorrow morning.

Nanerpus comes with more sausage.

P.S. Don't forget to donate anything if you have anything...

Red Dead Revolver is Still Alive

Red Dead Redemption is now officially getting a sequel and it shall be called: Red Dead Redemption. While I didn't find the original to be a great game, I still found it enjoyable and it definitely had potential.

Details on Red Dead Revolver are slim right now, but it is slated for release in late 2009. It will be an open-world game, rather than being mission-based like the original. It will also be using the RAGE engine, the same engine that powered GTAIV. Besides those few nuggets, there really isn't much to say, but I expect to hear more details in the coming months.

I really hope this game turns out to be great and that it sells rather well (we need more Westerns dammit!). Maybe this will help raise interest in a possible Gun sequel. That game may have had some issues, but it was a pretty damn good game overall.

...Below is a clip from the best Western series to ever grace TV! Hopefully Rockstar is paying attention.

What the Fuck is a Raccoon?

"...and why do you have them!?"

Are you already confused? Do you want more randomness that somehow rocks the awesomeness of Aussie-ness with other-ness? If so, you'll have the check out the pilot episode of a currently unnamed podcast (suggestions would be appreciated) that stars some little people I know from a site called Giantbomb. Fun Fact #1: This podcast is explicit and not for virgin ears, or vaginally-inclined ears.

With all that being said, I personally found it to be an enjoyable listen even though it wasn't exactly about anything...besides trying to figure out what it was about (remember what I was saying about the confusion). You can find all the info (as well as the actual podcast) at sir Aussie's blog: "A Public Service Announcement".

...a lovely video for your viewing pleasure awaits you in the full post!

There is just something undeniably awesome about Aussie hip hop.

Killzone 2: On Drugs Addition

If you feel like watching a video that makes you feel like you just dropped acid then look no further. Someone put together a little video called "KILLZOWNED!!!!!!" and it's quite interesting to watch at five in the morning. This video is so ridiculous that I almost want to go buy the game now...how does that make any sense? Obviously the video comes with more sausage.

You have just been Killzowned! Do not pass Go. Do not collect $200. Instead, pay me $69 and $9.69 for sales tax. Thank you, please come again.