Arcade in the Sky Blog

Xylophone of Books

2011-12-14T22:49:00.001-05:00

When I was in school, the teacher told me you couldn't make a xylophone out of books. 'showz her.

Backstreet Boys Parody Animated.

2011-09-10T20:37:00.001-05:00

Sometimes, I just find something so bizzare I need to post it. Case in point, this 2008 minor youtube meme has been animated with 3D anime girls. Reviving a dead meme is nothing new, but the painstaking way the copied the facial expressions is just hilarrious. Especially how the copied all the expressions of the guy in the background. This is something you need to watch.

The girls in the vid are from MikuMikuDance.

3DS Ambassador Program NES Titles Announced for NA and Japan

2011-08-31T11:08:00.001-05:00

ice climber motivator, a photo by HazeStudiosGames on Flickr.

So, the word came out yesterday about the NES games that were going to come out for the 3DS free to Ambassadors for Japan. Later that day, they confirmed that list would be the same in North America. If you haven't heard by now, the list is this

Super Mario Bros.
Legend of Zelda
Zelda II
Metroid
Balloon Fight
Yoshi
NES Open
Donkey Kong Jr.
Ice Climber
Wrecking Crew

I'd like to go over for a bit my feelings on this list. First off, I'm very happy with it. Several of my favs from Nintendo are on here as well as a couple that I missed the first time around. The only way this list could have been better was if they included a really obscure wild card to wow us, like Clash as Demonhead or something. But few of those title were published by Nintendo, so they wouldn't have been eligible.

PS3 for 249

2011-08-17T08:19:00.001-05:00

ps3 for 249, a photo by HazeStudiosGames on Flickr.

Well it seems that Sony has dropped the price of PS3 today to $249. This would seem to solidify that it wants to push the 3D thing for this Holiday season; not even setting the PS Vita against the 3DS in North America for the rest of the year. Sure you can get the system with a game like InFamous 2 or Call of Duty for 299, but it's now possible to get a PS3 for what they sold 3DS for just last month. Great Job.

Otakon 2011 report

2011-07-31T07:51:00.002-05:00

Otakon2011 064, a photo by HazeStudiosGames on Flickr.

I had a blast at Otakon.

Otakon was a great experience this year. I only had a chance to go down for the Saturday, but it was still a great time. I got a great bunch of stuff and saw a good number of AMVs. I ended up with some games, a complete collection of GaiGoaGar and J2.

View the pictures here. There was a collection of great costumes this year!

Huge News! 3DS Price Cut and Free Games!

2011-07-28T08:01:00.000-05:00

I have to admit I saw this coming. I read the tea leaved and the price of 3DS was coming down in the near future, but I didn't expect it to go all the way down to 170! Nor did I think they would give us early adopters a perk! We get 10 free NES games and 10 free GBA games. If you were going to download them all for 5 buck each (which I was) then you've saved $100 dollars where the late adopters will only be saving $80 after the price drops on Friday August 12th.

And these ain't no 'Baseball' titles either. Mario Kart, Metroid Fusion, Yohsi's Island, Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda!

source Nintendo Life

Steel Diver Review of a different kind.

2011-07-27T07:43:00.001-05:00

I'd like to introduce you to the most esoteric, interpretive review ever given to Steel Diver.

10 Games that will change the way you look at the world

2011-07-26T12:37:00.000-05:00

YOu need to play all these games!

Haze-Cast 23: Captain America.

2011-07-25T10:11:00.001-05:00

Haze-cast 23: Captain America by Hazeman on Mixcloud

Aha! I bet you thought I'd be making another post about Antipole or haw it got great reviews- but no! my patriotism runs deep!

Antipole DS trailer

2011-07-15T13:11:00.000-05:00

Well, here it is, Antipole is on its way. Look for it on Nintendo DSi Ware Shop and eShop on 3DS. Please enjoy this trailer!

It's been a long road, and I'm just happy that people will be enjoying out game soon!

Chrono Futurama by spacecoyote

2011-07-15T12:52:00.002-05:00

chrono_futurama_by_spacecoyote-d3rb7go, a photo by HazeStudiosGames on Flickr.

Here is a great pic. I got wind of it from Press the Buttons, a great blog. I was a big Chrono Trigger fan as well as a Futurama fan, so this pic is just pure awesomesauce. Also, it's good to see the Hypno-toad branching out. I love the Hypno-toad. We all love the Hypno-toad.

New Antipole PC Trailer

2011-07-11T15:18:00.002-05:00

Antipole is now available on Impulse Driven.

Hatsune Miku meets Hot Dog.

2011-07-08T06:33:00.000-05:00

Sometimes, I just love being alive.

Haze-Cast 22: Summer Movies Reviews, a bunch!

2011-07-06T16:03:00.002-05:00

Haze-cast 22: Summer Movies 2011, AMA, Transformers, Super 8, Antipole by Hazeman on Mixcloud

Here is a podcast where I review all of the big summer movies thus far. I had to keep it quick, but there are my insights in their entirety. Also, I talk about Antipole and AMA.

Star Tours sign

2011-07-06T15:50:00.001-05:00

Star Tours sign, a photo by HazeStudiosGames on Flickr.

Here is the sign.

Further updates

2011-06-21T09:23:00.002-05:00

I'm working on my latest updates. I've been super busy. In the meantime, this should keep you occupied.

Jonathan Coulton - The Future Soon.

2011-05-10T15:29:00.000-05:00

Here's a song that always helps me when I'm feeling down. I don't feel down very often, but I'd like everyone to hear this just the same.

Haze-cast 21: Thor's review

2011-05-07T21:17:00.002-05:00

Haze-Cast 21: Thor Review by Hazeman on Mixcloud

Try the Survey

2011-05-07T06:43:00.000-05:00

Direct Link

N e one up for

2011-05-03T17:48:00.001-05:00

N e one up for a day trip on saturday to phili? Toomanygames.com

Otter Pops VS Fla Vor Ice

2011-04-26T09:31:00.002-05:00

I was a Flavorice kid myself. I didn't learn about the existence of Otter Pops until just recently. Apparently, Otter Pops was bought out by FI, but they kept them in stores. There is still a controversy, however. Red Yak gives us the scoop.

Haze-cast 20: Summer Movie Preview 2011

2011-04-18T07:57:00.001-05:00

Haze-Cast 20: Summer Movies Preview 2011 by Hazeman on Mixcloud

Just Push Play Arcade in Ontario, Canada

2011-04-14T09:44:00.003-05:00

just_push_play_storefront
Originally uploaded by HazeStudiosGames

I'd like to bring everyone's attention to an arcade that is dedicated to preserving the classics. This truly fits in with the Arcade in the Sky mentality. I found out about it because they sponsor one of my favorite podcasts, This Week in Geek.

If I ever get to Canada, I'm going to check this out!

Also note that I have my podcasts on the same sercive as TWIG, mixcloud.com.

Sharkprechaun

2011-04-10T22:53:00.001-05:00

sharkprechaun
Originally uploaded by HazeStudiosGames

Just when you thought it was safe to back over the rainbow...

The Governator - First Trailer [Telestrekoza.com]

2011-04-06T22:06:00.000-05:00

Wow. There are no words to describe this. I really thought this was an April fools joke, but this kind of animation is just to expensive to justify a joke. I have to wonder who is backing this.