Life in Aggro

Comic- Leave It to Weegee

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:05:00 EST

Princess Daisy and Mallow are in desperate need of Luigi's unique skills.

Pie Blog- Leave It to Weegee

pie@lifeinaggro.com (Pie) — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:10:00 EST

I remember when the Nintendo Game Cube first came out, people were having mixed feelings for Luigi's Mansion because it was the only Nintendo game among the extremely limited list of launch titles and because it didn't sport the usual action based game play found in traditional Mario titles. Many people saw it more as 'the game you get while you wait for the good stuff to come out.' Even though it started out with a slightly negative perception, I'm happy that it was able to prove itself among players as being a worthy game to check out...(more after the jump)

Comic- Tangled Web

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:05:00 EST

Superheroes disturb the slumber of a sweet child.

Bear Blog- Tangled Web

pie@lifeinaggro.com (Pie) — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:10:00 EST

(Comic spoilers ahead) My family had a few cats during my youth, two of which were named off of X-men Jubilee and Storm by my sister. I thought it felt a little corny calling them superhero names so my brother and I simply ended up calling them "White Kitty" and "Black Kitty" because of their fur color. I told Bear and he said the X-men names were really cool and that I'm lame for not using them. Yes… He's probably right. =x...(more after the jump)

Comic- Faux Paw

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:05:00 EST

Bear gets a hint on where to find success.

Bear Blog- Faux Paw

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Fri, 03 May 2013 01:10:00 EST

Indie development has always excited me and if you've followed our comic and blog for a while, you will know that both Pie and I are huge fans of the indie gaming scene. There is something really special about a small group of developers making the games that matter to them that is both encouraging and inspiring. Seeing Indie Game: The Movie, The Story of Mojong and the Double Fine Adventure videos really light a fire under our butts to contribute in our own ways; it feel as if the torch of inspiration is being passed down and it is up to us to run the farthest we can with it...(more after the jump)

Comic- Mother Zero

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:05:00 EST

Life after Giygas looks like it couldn't be sweeter.

Pie Blog- Mother Zero

pie@lifeinaggro.com (Pie) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:10:00 EST

I missed the Earthbound hype at the time of its release so I was a bit surprised to find how little dialogue the main cast actually had when Bear and I decided to pass it together (I swear, Jeff has like only two lines of dialogue throughout the whole game not including the ending). The characters seem to get so much love from fans despite this lack which I found very interesting. I guess it all boils down to imagination and how much power there can be behind the concept of not giving too much information and leaving some things open to the audience's interpretation...(more after the jump)

Bear Blog- Of Pejoratives and Their Impact

pie@lifeinaggro.com (Pie) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:10:00 EST

Hey Internet. Come here for a sec, would ya? Can we have a chat? Not like...THE chat...but it does have to do with growing up...(MUCH more after the jump)

Comic- Not a Bite to Bleat

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:05:00 EST

Pie struggles with more sheep issues.

Bear Blog- Not a Bite to Bleat

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:10:00 EST

One would think that in a sea of delectable animals it would be plausible to procure a little sustenance. Not so, says Minecraft! I suppose sheep are some sort of Holy animals to Mojang, which is fine. We all need to have some animal that we worship; it sort of makes us whole. Those other animals? Menu items...(more after the jump)

Comic- Bogey Man

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:05:00 EST

For ignoring clearly posted warnings, Link's abandon will only serve to haunt him.

Bear Blog- Bogey Man

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:10:00 EST

Pie and I finally got around to playing Skyward Sword, which we've been anticipating since its release over like...40 years ago? I don't even know. It's been a criminally long time anyways but that's just how life works out sometimes, I suppose. The Zelda itch has been gnawing away at us, which has been especially acute due to how we unexpectedly fell head over heels in love with Spirit Tracks. Since we've subsisting on the orchestrated music of Skyward Sword courtesy of YouTube, we've done well to stave off Zelda fever for this long, but now we consume it with the raging hunger of a starved animal and an even hungrier delicious pastry...(more after the jump)

Comic- Forest Fray

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:45:00 PST

Fearsome monsters engage each other in a conflict over territory.

Bear Blog- Forest Fray

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 06:30:00 PST

Pie and I have been avidly playing Etrian Odyssey 3 and 4 side by side on the DS and 3DS respectively. Oh man! What an awesome find! I first heard of it from this marvelous flash animation but it wasn't until I wanted to get a couple games to round out our 3DS library that we picked both up. It really amazes me how many great games Atlus has in their catalog, but I digress. EO4 ended up being so fun and easy to pick up and put down that I ended up putting Fire Emblem on hold so I can play more of it. Yes. Fire Emblem....(more after the jump)

Bear Blog- Life in Aggro: Evolved

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:30:00 PST

Welcome to the new and improved Life in Aggro! Pie and I have decided to take the comic in a radical new direction, veering away from video game specific comics and breaking into the untapped potential of magical muscle men from outer space! As such, Buff Mister Drippy will be our new mascot and future comics will star him exclusively as we explore life from HIS perspective! Watch as he travels the galaxy and grapples with what it means to be so strong yet so alone...So very, very alone...(more after the jump)

Comic- Ticket to Five

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:30:00 PST

Bear and Pie have a rousing discussion about artistic employability in today's economy.

Pie Blog- Ticket to Five

pie@lifeinaggro.com (Pie) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:30:00 PST

If you've been keeping up on game news or read my post on March 1st, you probably know about Skullgirls and Lab Zero's crowd funding project to make additional content. It ended yesterday and though their initial goal was $150k to add one character to the fighter roster, in the end they raised $829,829; enough to add five characters and a bunch more content!! It's practically Skullgirls 2!! Lab Zero provided a list of characters for the Skullgirls community to choose from to add to the roster...(more after the jump)

Bear Blog AND Comic- Oliver's Bizarre Adventure

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:30:00 PST

I'm writing to you as the delirium is approaching its apex. The self-inflicted deprivation of sleep has slowly driven me mad, wringing out everything that one might muse as being sane in an already unstable husk of a person. You see, it burns...it burns upon my tired mind a comic that had at once great potential...an idea rife with the fruit of laughter, snuffed out from an utterly terrible decision made at our own behest...(more after the jump)

Comic- Oliver's Bazaar Adventure

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:45:00 PST

Oliver reaches Al Mamoon and is brimming with enthusiasm.

Pie Blog- Oliver's Bazaar Adventure

pie@lifeinaggro.com (Pie) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:30:00 PST

Bear and I've been checking out Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch for the PS3. It was developed through the combined efforts of Level-5 (known for the Professor Layton series and Dragon Quest 8 and 9) and Studio Ghibli (known for the films Princess Mononoke and Howl's Moving Castle). I've been a huge Studio Ghibli fan since I was small so seeing them taking a huge part in developing a game with Level-5 got me excited. =)...(more after the jump)

Comic- A Class of Her Own

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 20:45:00 PST

Bear and Pie arrive at the Deep City in Etrian Odyssey III.

Comic- Baby's First Bombshell

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:45:00 PST

Wilkin from Valkyria Chronicles inspires hope after dire circumstances.

Pie Blog- Baby's First Bombshell

pie@lifeinaggro.com (Pie) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:30:00 PST

Valkyria Chronicles came out exclusively for the PS3 in 2008. It was one of those games that had very high reviews and praise, but only sold modestly well in the States. It's an amazing strategy game made by the minds behind the acclaimed Sakura Wars series. Valkyria Chronicles grabbed my attention when I first saw the Japanese trailer back in 2007. I generally find games with a military feel to be a total turn off, but the trailer's direction accompanied by Hitoshi Sakimoto's amazing music compositions got me excited to see a potentially touching and emotional drama between people...(more after the jump)

Comic- Dollars and Scents

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:45:00 PST

Bear and Pie bring home a new member of the family.

Pie Blog- Dollars and Scents

pie@lifeinaggro.com (Pie) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:30:00 PST

Getting a new game always meant a huge deal when I was small. Saving up for one usually took a full year; I scavenged every loose penny and nickel I saw to purchase that $80 Super Nintendo game I wanted oh so very much. It's a powerful feeling to finally hold that freshly bought shrink wrapped game box in your hands as you exit the store. It wasn't just the relief of finally having the game you longed for, but the feeling of possession; it was yours alone, your own to do with as you pleased...(more after the jump)

Bear Blog- A Bundle of Joy

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:22:00 PST

I expected Pie to cover this, but since she didn't I'll make it as concise as possible. Yes we bought the 3DS and Fire Emblem recently and we are thoroughly impressed with both so far. I have to say, playing the store demo of the regular 3DS with PilotWings Resort really did not do the system justice. It was nice, of course, but it could not prepare me for the experience of playing the XL with the masterfully crafted game that is Fire Emblem...(more after the jump)

Comic- Alvin's Chipmunks

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:45:00 PST

Pie discovers card collecting while playing The Witcher.

Bear Blog- Alvin's Chipmunks

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 14:30:00 PST

I'm sure that a lot of us have had this experience...the compulsive need to check everything whether or not it makes any sense. I mean, gaming teaches us to look at everything; especially for those of us with OCD. This of course leads to some very awkward, and in turn funny, moments. Or perhaps that just provides useful cover. Who knows?...(more after the jump)

Comic- Late Valentine

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:45:00 PST

A heartfelt reflection on how love is like the wind, vigorous or tepid and coming or going without notice.

Bear Blog- Late Valentine

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:30:00 PST

I imagine that many people have been dreaming about that perfect someone yesterday and over this weekend. Maybe the time has finally come to pop the question and take the plunge, as it were. In certain circumstances though, I would think that marriage vows would only serve to get in the way...(more after the jump)

Comic- Mist Adventure

bear@lifeinaggro.com (Bear) — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:45:00 PST

Bear and Pie return to Azeroth after an extended hiatus.

Pie Blog- Mist Adventure

pie@lifeinaggro.com (Pie) — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:30:00 PST

Bear's been wanting to check out the last World of Warcraft expansion, Mists of Pandaria since it came out more than four months ago, but considering the cost of the expansion in addition to the monthly subscription fee, it was seeming a bit too much to spend just to satisfy his urge and curiosity to explore its unknown lands. Bear's always had an explorer's soul and since we quit WoW long ago and have played various other games, the absence of WoW's world left an unsatisfied hole in his heart. As old as the game is, WoW definitely stands strongly among the competition of MMO's in having a strong lore, a vast explorable world with unique environments, and an art style full of strong flavor and character...(more after the jump)