Pedigrino Lifestyle

Surgeon Sim part 1: Remove the debris

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 04:27:00 +0000

Menna and Eric are back at it! This time they two are trying their hand at a very realistic and complicated simulator, Surgeon Sim 2013. Watch as hilarity ensues during this delicate operation. Please enjoy this video and don't forget to subscribe for more fun!

Links:
YouTube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPqiKV9Ca7nFifbOO-gepgA
Twitch- http://www.twitch.tv/pedigrino
Twitter- https://twitter.com/Pedigrino
Tumblr- http://pedigrino.tumblr.com/
Music: https://soundcloud.com/ra8bitofficial

Happy Gaming,
Pedigrino.
http://pedigrino.com

YouTube: Bubble the table trouble...Little balls

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 05:01:00 +0000

This time we explore two miniclip games: Bubble Trouble, and Tug the Table. We hope you enjoy our many fails in this new addition to the channel.

YouTube: Icy Towers...Hurt me plenty.

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 00:37:00 +0000

We have a new video out! Menna and Eric play a game which consumed much of Menna's childhood, Icy Tower. In this video we tried a new style of editing in hopes that it would be more entertaining and fun to watch. Enjoy!

About Me-- Get to know Pedigrino Gaming

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 07 Sep 2014 07:50:00 +0000

My name is Eric Wade, but in-game I am usually Pedigrino, and I live in the state of Virginia in the United States. Before deciding to root down in Virginia I lived overseas with my father and brother and because of my fathers embassy job I have been fortunate enough to be able to live in several countries such as the Philippines, China, and Vietnam. Hanoi, Vietnam was where my gaming experiences and passion grew as that was one of the ways for many of our classmates to bond and hang out. Vietnam was also the most memorable part of my life, as well as the most important, because it was where I have met most of my best friends and where I have spent most of my teenage years. When I am not studying or hanging out with friends I am most likely picking up a controller or on my laptop playing games or looking for new ones.

Gaming was something that stuck with me after Vietnam as it was where a lot of good memories were for me and the idea of escaping the real world for a few hours of fun is just to appealing to ignore. My favorite type of games are ones where the player makes a lot of game altering decisions and where the player is not restricted to one path the entire game. Skyrim is a good example of my ideal game because it is a free roam game where there is so much to do and even if you finish the game with one character you can start all over with a completely new character and still have fun. Though free-roam action/adventure games are my favorite there are also a lot more that interest me like: Minecraft, Kerbal Space Program, Starcraft 2, Civilization 5, Sims 3, and many more.

This blog will be mostly about my opinions and reviews on games that I have played and are currently playing. I will try and keep a wide variety of games in mind because you never know when a good game will pop up. So I guess that about wraps up the basics and I hope you enjoy reading as much as I will enjoy playing!

Happy Gaming,
Pedigrino.
http://pedigrino.com

About Me-- New Member!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 23:52:00 +0000

I'm Menna, and I'm the newest member of Pedigrino. Eric so ingeniously came up with the idea of evolving this blog into a YouTube gaming channel, and he generously offered me (and one more member whom we will be introducing very soon) a spot on this channel. The three of us went to high school together and now attend the same university, where we spent a lot of last year performing shenanigans in each others' company. So, we figured why not share the fun with everyone else? Hence our new channel.

So if you're not tired of hearing about me yet, here's a little bit more on myself: I'm Egyptian, I spent 15 years of my life in Dubai, UAE, and I moved to the States my sophomore year of high school, where I met my fellow channel members. Now, believe it or not, I'm actually relatively new to gaming *cue gasps of horror and contempt*. I only really got into it when Alice: Madness Returns was released summer of 2011. I adored that game, and I'm fascinated by all things Alice in Wonderland to this day. I'm still a pretty casual gamer, so I'm in the process of learning the ways of hardcore gaming. The three of us hope you will enjoy watching us embark on this adventure together, so stay tuned!

Doot doot doot doot

Menna.
http://pedigrino.com

Happy Wheels, Our New YouTube Series

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 03:28:00 +0000

Alongside our Tomb Raider series, we're happy to announce that we'll be releasing a new series playing the classic game, the game that has captured millions with its fascinating graphics, riveting story, and mind-boggling attention to details: Happy Wheels. On a more serious note, we've had a ton of fun playing this simple (yet elegant) game, so we've decided to share our joy. We hope you enjoy the shenanigans we perform in this new series.

Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Enjoy:

Part 2:

Part 3 is coming soon!
Links:
YouTube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPqiKV9Ca7nFifbOO-gepgA
Twitch- http://www.twitch.tv/pedigrino
Twitter- https://twitter.com/Pedigrino
Tumblr- http://pedigrino.tumblr.com/
Intro & Outro music: https://soundcloud.com/ra8bitofficial

Happy Gaming,
Pedigrino.
http://pedigrino.com

The future of Pedigrino Gaming, re-branding, and new content....

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 06:32:00 +0000

Hey everyone, it has been a while since I have posted anything on this blog, but don't worry I am still here! I understand that it has been many months since I have posted anything, but that doesn't mean I have forgotten. There are several reasons for my long absence. Firstly I had to return to school after summer vacation ended. Thus, my schoolwork moved up my priority list, and unfortunately I didn't have time to update this blog. Secondly, I didn't like the direction this blog was going in. I felt as though it wasn't really going anywhere, and the content that was being produced was not up to my standards; therefore, I had to rethink where I wanted this blog to go. Thirdly, while pondering over what to do with the direction of this blog, two of my friends and I talked about and started a YouTube channel where we would release videos of our game play experiences, which brings me to this post and the future of this blog. As you may have noticed, there has been a bit of a rebranding of this blog, and it has become Pedigrino Lifestyle. This rebranding is part of the new direction that this blog will take, and so I will answer several questions concerning this blog.

What is Pedigrino Lifestyle and why change?
Pedigrino Lifestyle is the name of the new and improved blog formerly known as Pedigrino Gaming. This blog is tied in with the our new Pedigrino YouTube channel, and it consists of its three founders: Menna, Khadriya, and Eric (myself). Pedigrino Lifestyle is an add-on to our new YouTube channel, and it will consist of a range of topics which include games and the gaming industry. The main reason for rebranding this blog is that I didn't feel like the blog was going in a direction I initially envisioned, and so I was looking for a new direction to take this blog. With the formation of the YouTube channel, a new image entered my mind, and I saw great potential concerning the future of this blog in line with the birth of our YouTube channel.

New blog title and image.

What will be on this blog from now on?
First and foremost, games and the gaming industry will continue to be a main topic in this blog, but it will also feature more alongside that. As Pedigrino Lifestyle is welcoming two more people, and since I have only covered the surface about myself, this gives us a chance to share stories about our lives and experiences we have had. Since we are trying to promote the 'Pedigrino Lifestyle' here, we will also include posts about anything we see relevant concerning our daily lives. From time to time this blog will feature guest bloggers who will share with us some news or reviews about the entertainment world or even share with us some of their hobbies, such as art. Finally, since this blog is tied to our new YouTube channel, there will be blog posts about new videos which we have uploaded. However, in an effort to avoid over-posting videos from our channel, we will only post the first video of every new series that we start.

New logo.

YouTube channel?

Yes, you read correctly. We have a new YouTube channel, Pedigrino, where we play video games and offer our colorful commentary and hopefully entertain our viewers. We ask you to tune in sometime and enjoy our videos. I want to note that we are new and aren't professional YouTubers, so our first few videos may not be the best there are. However, as we continue to make videos, get comfortable, and get feedback we will progressively get better, and our content will improve.

I'd like to thank you for reading this, and I want to welcome you to Pedigrino Lifestyle! Hopefully you will enjoy the new content that will be coming out on this blog as well as on our YouTube channel. For now the content is still being planned, and we expect new content to be released on this blog as soon as the planning of both this blog and the YouTube channel is complete.

Here are some links:
YouTube channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPqiKV9Ca7nFifbOO-gepgA
Twitch- http://www.twitch.tv/pedigrino
Twitter- https://twitter.com/Pedigrino
Tumblr- http://pedigrino.tumblr.com/

Happy Gaming,
Eric.
Pedigrino Lifestyle
http://pedigrino.com

Pedigrino space Agency-- Step 2

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 09:00:00 +0000

The Pedigrino Space Agency is proud to announce the completion of step 2 of our new space program. Step 2 is the successful launch and orbit of a new Space Station core, the PSA SS 'Unity' Core, which will be expanded upon in the future. Following the success of step 2 will be step 3, the launch and orbit of a satellite which will orbit the mun, but in the meantime here are the details of step 2:

The PSA SS 'Unity' Core

Name:

PSA SS 'Unity' Core

Unity.

Mission Status:

Success, station core is orbiting above Kerbin.

Fly!

Ship Details:

The station core itself contains a docking port with 5 docking areas which will act as the main part of the space station expansion. After the docking port, there are two 'hitchhiker cans', which currently do not contain crew, as well as two big solar panels and three large battery packs. There is also one more singe docking port at the bottom of the station core in order for a small expansion towards that direction. Most likely, that is where the stations command section will be docked from. The rockets on the bottom consist of four large fuel tanks covered by 6 solid fuel boosters, all in order to successfully bring the core into orbit.

Prepare for liftoff.

Launch Details:

It was a nice sunny day on Kerbin, when the PSA SS 'Unity' Core was sitting on the launch pad ready for liftoff. After the countdown was complete the rockets were on full blast, and liftoff was a success; the beautiful core was on its way into orbit. There were no problems during the initial liftoff, and fuel was being watched closely. Thankfully, the fuel was looking good with no signs of running out before orbit was complete. Once the rocket reached the upper atmosphere a few bursts with the rocket helped get an ideal orbit for the core at ~155,000m.

We have liftoff!

Space Station Details:

Currently, the Space Station core is in orbit around plane Kerbin, and its details are as follows:

Highest point of orbit (Apoapsis): 155,532m
Lowest point of orbit (Periapsis): 154,697m
Velocity: ~2,161 m/s

The PSA SS 'Unity' Core.

Comment below if you have any ideas for future missions.

Happy Gaming,

Pedigrino.

The Last of Us-- The PS3 AAA hit

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 23 Aug 2013 09:00:00 +0000

I guess I will start by saying that this game has stolen countless hours from my day, but when the police come asking about the theft, I won't think twice about sending them in the other direction. The Last of Us has been dubbed an AAA hit, and I can't agree more. Yes, I know I maybe months late, but better late then never, and I am glad I finally made it to this beautifully crafted masterpiece.

Beautiful Scenery

I will begin with the story. There are two main characters: Joel and Ellie. They embark on a quest across the country in order to locate a base which is controlled by the fireflies. The fireflies are a sort of resistance group who fight for the restoration of the three branches of government in the US. The game begins with Joel during the time of the outbreak of the infection. This is where we are introduced to the panic and chaos that is a widespread infection. After we get introduced to the apocalypse event, we are fast forwarded 20 years where we meet a grey haired Joel. The place where Joel is living is in the quarantined zone of Boston controlled by the military. It is obvious that this zone and the rest of the country has turned into slums where people fight to survive everyday. Joel has found his calling in this new world through smuggling, and he and his partner-in-crime, Tess, are the best smugglers around. The game revolves around one very big smuggling operation which take Joel and the 'package' across the country. The story is very well done to the extent that at times it felt like I was watching an Oscar-winning movie where I can also play the main role. Also at times I felt myself overflowing with emotions during some of the cutscenes, and later I would be heard saying "This game is so fucking good."

The infected.

Though it may seem like the infection and infected civilians are the main enemy Joel has to avoid, or fight, most of the time I found myself forgetting all about the infection and instead seeing the humans who have turned bad in this post-apocalyptic world. Not only do you have to deal with scary infected people, but you also run into the bad people that already inhabit this world. At every turn, it seems like there are less and less people that Joel can trust and count on.

Trust no one.

The style of gameplay is very well done. Like most of this game, you have options when it comes to combat, and no matter what you choose the third person view allows it to be visually pleasing. When you reach a situation that required combat, you can choose to go guns blazing, though that is not the ideal way since resources (ammo) are limited, or you can choose the stealth route. Either way, The Last of Us does not fail to make your choice enjoyable to play. Another positive point is that the game does not involve combat all the time; traveling through the country and trying to survive require some thinking, and The Last of Us does contain parts where the player has to use their sharp thinking skills in order to continue. Lastly, I have some advice to anyone who wishes to play: keep an eye out, and it does pay off to explore your surroundings. Because The Last of Us has a crafting element that is very well implemented, exploring and collecting resources can greatly benefit you in the future. I would like to thank Naughty Dog for this AAA masterpiece of a game, and I will wrap it up here by telling you that as the credits started rolling I was clapping, like and idiot maybe, but it was a very touching journey that deserved my applause.

Wait for him to come then stab him the the throat? Yea.

Comment below on your favorite part of the game if you have it, or if you intend to get it in the future.

Happy Gaming,
Pedigrino.
http://pedigrino.com

Assassins Creed IV-- Games I am looking forward to

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 09:00:00 +0000

After releasing Assassins Creed 3 not too long ago, AC4 is now right around the corner. Now I will be honest, I liked the path that Assassins Creed 3 was planned to take, but in the end the execution was disappointing. Personally, I loved the idea of the homestead, specifically where it can grow if you choose to complete missions for it, and I also enjoyed walking through the streets of the colonies. One of my favorite parts of Assassins Creed 3, also known as one of the few that was done right, was the naval combat. I loved taking the helm of my ship and, with my crew, taking out enemy ships in gripping combat on the high seas. The time period that was chosen for the setting of AC3 was the American revolution, and with this time period there was a lot of potential to make it a really good assassins versus templar arena with a rich background. Alas, AC3 did not live up to the pre-release hype it had gotten, and I believe that was mainly due to the lack of attention to the time period and the major event that occurred during this time.

Welcome back naval warfare!

Looking forward, it seems like Ubisoft has learned from their mistakes of AC3 and have created a better game to follow it. Firstly, when I look at AC4 I can tell that naval warfare will be a big part in the game. One tip off is the fact that the main character is a pirate. This alone is enough to garner my attention, as naval warfare was a highlight of my AC3 experience. Also, the game includes more pirates than just the main character, and with pirates come a lot of colorful characters which is sure to bring some colorful and exciting gameplay. I hope that the mistakes of AC3 are behind us and that AC4 is a step forward for the Assassins Creed series such that Ubisoft brings a lot of fun Assassin verses Templar action set in the cutthroat and colorful pirate life.

Excuse me, walking like a badass here.

Comment below on what you are looking forward to in AC4.

Happy Gaming,
Pedigrino.

Minecraft-- The classic hit

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 19 Aug 2013 14:11:00 +0000

By now I am pretty sure almost everyone in the gaming and youtube community has heard of the game Minecraft. If you have not well then you are behind on the times, Minecraft is a indie sandbox game that became an instant hit and its popularity today is not letting go. This post isn't going to be about how cool Minecraft is or what Minecraft is because I am pretty sure that enough information on Minecraft is out there. So instead I thought I would start on a new fresh map and build a nice Minecraft kingdom from the ground up; I also intend to add a story and play along with it rather than just showing me building things. Firstly, I would like to say that I am no Minecraft building genius but I know how to put blocks together to make it look somewhat like a building. So during my journey that I will share with you all I would like to get as much advice and tips on how to make my buildings look better and the story more interesting; and with that said I hope you enjoy:
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On an especially chilly night in the GG Empire at the Belly INN, a known hangout for advisors to many Lords and Ladys across the GG Empire, an INN known for its magnificent 'belly' products. From Pork belly to Beef belly, and even ~~Human~~ Rabbit belly, the Belly INN does not fail to sensually please the taste buds. But as the advisors were winding down, from the long day, a loud bang was heard as the door swung open:

Royal Messenger: Hear ye, Hear ye!

The advisors gather.

Royal Messenger: Dear Lords and Ladys of the great GG Empire. I, your gracious King, has claimed all lands beyond our borders and once our settlements have been founded these lands will belong to our Empire. There lands are very dangerous and thus only the brave Lords and Ladys should undertake this quest. To any Lord or Lady who wishes to advance their name and amass more wealth, I call upon you. Venture beyond our borders, with settlers and all the supplies you deem fit, and claim settlements in the name of the GG Empire. All successful settlements will be granted a hefty fortune to expand and grow their settlement. Further more all Lords and Ladys of these founded settlements will be granted the surrounding lands to be claimed as a county part of the GG Empire. Any interested party is to inform the royal advisor to the King and set off immediately.

The Royal Seal

There was mumble throughout the crowded INN and soon after the advisors set off in order to inform their Lords and Ladys. During the haste the advisors were grounded to a halt, but by what?

INN Keeper: Hey you damn idiots how are you suppose to advise your lords and ladys on big issues in the realm when you can't even remember to pay your tab before you leave!

So after all the bills were paid the advisors set out in extreme haste (mostly due to their incompetence in forgetting to pay, I mean you were chosen because of your intelligence right so you can help....ah forget it just continue). One by one advisors reached their Lords and Ladys villages, towns, and cities and one by one the Royal Advisor to the King received letters containing answers to the Kings quest along with each Lord and Ladys seal.

Royal Advisor: Ah yes what a lovely vacation and perfect timing too, I have to thank the King for his kindness, after 15 years at his side I finally got a vacation! *Walks over to his desk to begin work* Right so where did I leave off...Taxes....okay....more taxes, yea.....ta...oh that's why he is so rich haha....oh shit. *sees a stack of letters with the seals of various Lords and Ladys* I knew I should have waited, why did I send out that stupid message and go on vacation right away (look here another incompetent advisor what the hell is this damn kingdom, how did they survive all these years....never mind just whatever).

The Advisor opens each letter one by one and thoroughly reads them. After going through each letter some answers were expected, as both the King and Royal Advisor predicted many of the weaker Lords, with questionable loyalty, would obviously decline. So among the top tier of Lords and Ladys, which one accepted the Kings request and which declined? The Royal Advisor rushed to the throne room, where the King sat, and knelt down infront of his Highness.

Royal Advisor: My King, I have the answers from your Lords and Ladys and as you know our top tiered Lords and Ladys were looked upon closely by his Highness and I. From the Eastern most part of your Kingdom, under the green Holdek family crest, High Lord Gendrest Holdek. In the green plains, under the black Gelden family crest, Lady Trelsa Gelden. In the forests, under the magenta Selder family crest, Lord Talmont Selder. The trio to the south protecting our southern most borders, under the gold, Lord Flaeck Lesdon, under the grey, Lord Aldok Tetherin, and under the pink, Lady Selta Mogro. In the north and west of your Kingdom sire, under the brown, Lord Garean Tolden, under the cyan, Lady Presna Kalderian, under the white, Lord Yaldek Grinspear, under the orange, Lord Folk Wendok, under the red, Lord Wyackk Highsword. And finally in the rich valleys of the southwest, under the lime, Lord Relder Bogroon, and under the blue, Lord Elladan Seregon.

Each Lord or Ladys banner has purple on top to represent the King and the GG Empire and below are the Lord or Ladys family crest color.

So which Lord or Lady accepted the Kings quest? all? none? Stay tuned for the next post where I profile each Lord and Lady.

Comment below on who you think accepted, but also look forward to next post where each one will be profiled to further help with your choice.
Happy Gaming,
Pedigrino.

Audiosurf-- Kill some time and ride your music

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Aside from gaming, I also enjoy listening to music so when I found Audiosurf I was very happy to be able to put those two together. Audiosurf is a fun way to listen to your music by making your music a fun game to play. You have a choice of characters, ranging from easy to hard, and you choose which song you want to play. After that the game automatically creates a multi-lane highway filled with various colored blocks (depending on your character) which are in sync with the music you choose. The game successfully syncs the blocks thus making intense parts of a song into intense moments on this multi-lane highway of fun and music.

The objective of the game is to get as many points as possible by collecting the colored blocks that appear on the highway, and of course to have fun playing your music. In order to score points you have to collect 3 or more colored blocks and create a cluster, the more points you get the better the medal you get in the end (bronze, silver, gold). The game also has a high score system where, after the song is finished, the player can compare their score with people all over the world who played the same song. Each character that can be chosen all have unique abilities which help the player earn as many points as possible, if used correctly.

The multi-lane highway.

I do feel a little ashamed at myself because the game was created in 2008 and I only found out about this great game in 2013. But I guess it is better late than never, and with this game I am glad I found it late than never. This game will defiantly follow me for many years as I will continue to play this when I feel like listening to some music. The game was created by a developer called Dylan Fitterer and is available on steam; the game got some very good reviews by many of the main critics and a sequel was announced last year in march. So if you enjoy taking a break from all that gaming every once in a while, why don't you take a break and listen to some music....in game form.

Character selection.

Comment below about your thoughts on Audiosurf.
Happy Gaming,
Pedigrino.

Civ V: Brave new world-- Brave new expansion

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Who wouldn't love to take half a day, maybe even days, off to sit down and play some Civ 5. Well, now that fun civ 5 experience is further enhanced with the new expansion, Civ 5: Brave New World. Yes the in depth civ 5 game will new have even more features that are put in place to further enhance the civ 5 experience. Brave new world brings several new features to the game one of which are trade routes. Trade routes are another way of earning wealth for your people as well as spreading your culture and religion. With this addition, leaders can choose to have their civilization become an international trade hub where wealth will flow in, but make sure your routes are secure. Along with trade routes, the new expansion also brings new civilizations that the player can choose including: Poland, Brazil, Assyria, Venice, Shoshone, Indonesia, Morocco, Zulu, and Portugal. The addition of these new civilizations allow for the player to expand their already handful of choices and explore many new civilization's strengths an weaknesses.

One of the new Civilizations available, Zulu.

Brave new world puts more emphasis on culture and diplomacy adding a world congress as well as new ideologies and policies. The world congress is used for various things making relations important, such actions include trade sanctions, choosing host cities for world games, nuclear weapons, and more. A new culture victory was also implemented where if your civilization has a majority of influence in all other civilizations then you win a cultural victory. Along with these the game has new units and buildings as well as new wonders. Finally this expansion comes with two new scenarios the American Civil War, and Scramble for Africa. This is the strongest expansion yet for Sid Meiers Civilization 5 garnering a lot of favorable reviews and high scores from critics showing that for Civ 5 the developers intend to keep going strong. So get out there and start up your new civilization and see if you can hack it in this Brave New World.

The new World Congress.

Comment below on your favorite thing about the new expansion.
Happy Gaming,
Pedigrino.
http://pedigrino.com

The Pedigrino Space Agency-- Step 1

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 09:00:00 +0000

The Pedigrino Space Agency (PSA) is proud to announce that step 1, of the agency's current 3 step plan, was a success. The PSA confirms that the agency's first 4 satellites were all put into orbit successfully and all 4 missions went off without a hitch. The 4 satellites that are now orbiting Kerbin are; PSAS Mars 1, PSAS Science 1, PSAS Alpha 1, and PSAS Progress 1. The following are the reports on each mission:

Satellite #1

The PSAS Mars 1 from launchpad to orbit

Name:

PSAS Mars 1

Mission Status:

Success

Mission Details:

On a bright sunny morning at the PSA's space facilities the satellite, Mars 1, sat at the launch pad awaiting the final countdown to liftoff. The first satellite was attached to the first rocket that was designed and launched by the PSA in order to gather more information as well as proceed with the PSA space program as approved by the Kerbin Government. The ship itself is split into three parts; the first part is the satellite itself and it is located at the very top of the ship and the bottom of the stellite is located at the bottom of the last battery bank. The second part of the ship is fitted with a small engine and a fuel tank, this is for maneuvering, once the ship has exited Kerbins atmosphere, in order to make any adjustments to the satellites altitude or orbit. The final part of the ship is where the majority of the force used to take the satellite out of orbit is; it consists of 4 large fuel tanks, one in the middle and 3 connected to it, as well as 6 solid fuel boosters to provide extra thrust. The ship is also fitted with several aerodynamic features used to help with drag and also to help with maneuvering. The mission was a success where all parts worked as planned however, an accidental early release of the final fuel tank from the satellite caused a unplanned ~4,000m difference in orbit altitude between the highest and lowest points of orbit.

Satellite Details:

Currently the satellite is in orbit around plane Kerbin, its details are as follows:

Highest point of orbit (Apoapsis): 172,883m

Lowest point of orbit (Periapsis): 168,192m

Velocity: ~2,137 m/s
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Satellite #2

PSAS Science 1 from launch to orbit

Name:
PSAS Science 1
Mission Status:
Success
Mission Details:
Immediately after the success of PSAS Mars the celebration was cut short in order to prepare for the second satellite mission, PSAS Science. The rocket design for the second satellite launch was slightly different from the first launch after observations of the rockets movements, and notes for improvement on future rocket designs, were made. The second rocket also had three main parts to it: the satellite itself, a small fuel tank, and the main fuel tank with 6 solid fuel boosters for extra thrust. The satellite itself had a different design from PSAS Mars, with the sphere portion of Mars 1 switched and replaced. The fuel tank below the satellite is slightly smaller than the first rocket because of the lack of fuel that actually used/needed, during the first mission, inorder to maneuver the satellite into a correct spherical orbit. To adress the over use of the bigger fuel tanks, for the final part of the rocket, during the first mission the three adjoining fuel tanks were removed and only one large fuel tank was used and surrounded by 6 solid fuel boosters. In the end the second mission was a success and after much observation it was concluded that the rocket design was more efficient than the last one and further improvements will be made during the remaining two satellite missions.
Satellite Details:

Currently the satellite is in orbit around plane Kerbin, its details are as follows:
Highest point of orbit (Apoapsis): 125,947m
Lowest point of orbit (Periapsis): 125,526m
Velocity: ~2,206 m/s

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Satellite #3

PSAS Alpha 1 from launchpad to orbit (night launch)

Name:
PSAS Alpha 1
Mission Status:
Success
Mission Details:
Following the success of two successful satellite missions the PSA crew was very excited and eager to continue on with the remainder of step 1. So, after small design changes another satellite was ready for liftoff, PSAS Alpha 1. On a cool night at the space center the PSA crew were wide awake and the 3 part satellite and rocket was on the launchpad ready for countdown. The satellite itself follows a different design from the other two, a notable difference are the new 2x3 solar panels instead of the usual 1x6. The remaining two parts follow the same design with a small fuel tank midsection and a large fuel tank with 6 solid fuel boosters for the main thrust. The mission went smoothly until one instance, during outer atmosphere entry, when the rocket turned towards the 90 degree angle inorder to gain a wider orbit. During this time the rocket stayed at the angle for too long causing the Apoapsis to reach well beyond the 300,000m mark. With very little fuel in the midsection fuel tank the PSA had to quickly fix this problem. Luckily, thanks to the quick thinking PSA crew, the rocket cut engines and waited until orbit took the rocket to Apoapsis and at that time burned the remaining fuel until a Peripasis appeared. Now running on the final fuel tank the PSA successfully pulled down the Apoapsis while the rocket was at Peripasis and got the orbit to a nice 217,000m orbit.
Satellite Details:

Currently the satellite is in orbit around plane Kerbin, its details are as follows:
Highest point of orbit (Apoapsis): 217,668m
Lowest point of orbit (Periapsis): 216,409m
Velocity: ~2,078 m/s

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Satellite #4

The final, step 1, stage PSAS Progress 1 form launch to obit.

Name:
PSAS Progress 1
Mission Status:
Success
Mission Details:
The final mission for step 1 of the new PSA space program was met with PSA pride as well as anticipation for another successful mission. Everyone that is part of the PSA crew was anxious for this moment but they also remembered this was only step 1 in a space program that will have many more steps with it. The orbit for PSAS Progress 1 was planned to be a little different from the other 3 satellites, where the PSAS Progress 1's orbit would be more perpendicular to the other 3 orbits. As always the satellite itself takes a different form than its predecessors but the rest of the rocket's design is fairly similar as it has proved to be efficient and successful in the past. With a success in this stage of step 1, PSA crew and scientists are prepared to move forward following careful observation.
Satellite Details:

Currently the satellite is in orbit around plane Kerbin, its details are as follows:
Highest point of orbit (Apoapsis): 113,535m
Lowest point of orbit (Periapsis): 113,212m
Velocity: ~2,224 m/s

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Here is a final map of all of the orbits around Kerbin:

Comment below on any ideas for missions in the future.
Happy Gaming,
Pedigrino.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown-- Months later, still fun

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 09:00:00 +0000

It is the age old story, humans make contact with aliens from another planet, aliens land on Earth and people die, but we fight back as one world to defeat the aliens. It is the classic game story with a gameplay twist, a turn based alien invasion game. You are put in charge of XCOM, a fighting force comprised of soldiers from all parts of the world put in place to fight off the invading aliens. This is a turn based strategy game in which the player controls a squad of XCOM soldiers, on the field, during missions to fight back against the alien invaders. When your not out doing missions you can also expand the XCOM base, research weapons and armor, hire soldiers, and even launch satellites to be notified of more alien activity around the world. With so much to do XCOM offers hours and hours of gameplay which won't disappoint as well as a strong storyline with many twists and turns that progress the gameplay and entertain the player.

Squad selection before mission.

This game got me hooked right from the beginning I loved the turn-based style of gameplay and how it worked in well with the story and game. But what really got me excited was the amount of customization that they had, for example every soldier in your barracks can be customized from top to bottom. What I liked doing the most was customize my soldiers armor based on their country to allow for home pride with my squad. I also liked the idea of having my soldiers level up and me being able to choose what skills they learn after their upgrade. XCOM really allows you to make this alien fighting agency your own and the gameplay will really make you think about how you want to move your troops in the field in order to get all squad members out alive(or at least your favorite one). After much success with XCOM: Enemy Unknown, XCOM is coming out with a sequel entitled The Bureau XCOM Declassified and from what I am seeing so far, the bureau looks to be another fun filled game. But in the meantime you can get XCOM Enemy Unknown on PC, Xbox, PS3, OS X, and IOS.

Turn based gameplay.

Comment below on what your favorite thing about XCOM is and if you are excited for the sequel.
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Watch Dogs-- Games I am looking forward to

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 09:00:00 +0000

To be honest as soon as I heard that Watch Dogs would be an open-world game I instantly liked it and had to have it, but after learning more details I absolutely fell in love. For those of you who don't know, Watch Dogs is a new game from Ubisoft in which your character has the ability to control the world around him by hacking into various electronic systems. The game is an open-world game which means that the player is able to freely roam the world without being constantly involved in a mission. The world in which Watch Dogs is set is in an alternate reality of Chicago, Illinois where a central computer was set up after the 2003 blackout was discovered to have been caused by hackers. The main character, Aiden Pearce, is a highly skilled hacker who utilizes his hacking skills to gain information on citizens in the city, through the city's central computer (CtOS), as well as control and hack into many electronic items (cell phones, cameras, trains, traffic lights, etc.).

In today's highly connected world, the idea of Watch Dogs seems to have arrived at the right time. While watching trailers and reading about the game, Watch Dog seems to put Aiden Pearce in an interesting light being neither villan or hero. Though his intentions are good such as, in one trailer, taking down a human trafficking ring through his hacking, he is not, what people would normally call, a hero. Aiden is no friend to the police nor is he a hero in the papers but he uses his hacking and fighting abilities to seek justice for a family tragedy which occurred during his criminal past. Aiden believes in street justice, where violence is answered by violence.

Everyone our main character, Aiden Pearce.

This game looks to have hours of enjoyment with a strong story to shock and entertain the player. With the entire city in the palm of your hands it is impossible not to take enjoyment out of the control and power that comes with Aidens abilities. I am looking forward to roaming the streets of this alternate Chicago and being able to use a smartphone to control a city. The game does not only have single player gameplay but will also include multiplayer gameplay. This looks to be a strong game with Grand Theft Auto (GTA) elements that will bring hours of fun but with its own unique fingerprint that does not make it a GTA copycat. Watch Dogs will be released on PC, PS3, Wii-U, and Xbox 360 on November 19 (North America), 21 (Austrailia), and 22 (Europe) of 2013. The game will also be released on the next-gen consoles, PS4 and Xbox One, in Q4 of 2013.

Here is the trailer if you haven't seen it already:

Comment below on what you are excited about in Watch Dogs
Happy gaming,
Pedigrino.

Starmade-- The space Minecraft?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Have you ever wanted to build a block spaceship from the ground up and fly it around in space? Or have you ever wished Minecraft had a solar system to explore? Well if so then Starmade is the game for you. Starmade is a new, Minecraft inspired and STEAM greenlit, sandbox space shooter where the player can explore an expansive universe in a ship completely built from the ground up with the players creativity. In space you can harvest minerals from planets or asteroids, make money by selling minerals and any items found, and even fight space pirates for their loot. Currently the game is in development and it is in the beginning stages of development with many more features planned; but so far the game is very enjoyable with many things to do. When you run out of things to do in single player, or you just get bored, why not try multiplay and build ships to battle each other with.

Ship building is probably the most important part of the game; and if you visit a shop you will find out for yourself that there are many parts available for you to create any type of ship imaginable. Blue hulls, green hulls, gravity units, weapons and more, with these at your disposal you could be traveling through space in a fully equipped battleship if you wish. There is no limit to how big your creation can be so as long as you can imagine it up, then it can be created. If you haven't already make sure you go check it out because it is worth a play, you can check out the website here. When you enter the world don't be overwhelmed with all the ideas that rush through your head, instead just take it step by step and sooner or later you will find that you have created your very own mega ship!

Here is my current ship with a big size adjustment planned in the future:

Comment below on what you think about the game.
Happy Gaming,
Pedigrino.

Game Dev Tycoon-- A hidden indie gem?

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 09:00:00 +0000

There have been many tycoon games which has brought hours of enjoyment to many gamers and one more tycoon game which I believe can fall under that category is Game Dev Tycoon. Game Dev Tycoon is simply a business simulator game in which you create games, research technologies and hire staff and hope your games sell well. Starting in the 80s the player begins by making games in his/her garage and as you make more games and money, you eventually will progress to a bigger office and hire employees and can eventually sell your own game console, if you wish to do so. There are many genres of games that you can create, from vampires to action and even multi-genre, and as the years progress so does the gaming technology; and throughout the years you can research technologies to improve the quality of your games. And as you progress, the size of your game becomes larger requiring more skilled employees to help create bigger and better games.

This game is created by an indie development team called Greenheart Games which consists of brothers Patrick and Daniel Klug. This is a really addictive game which can easily take away hours from your day and keep your heart pounding every time you release a game. It is worth the buy and currently can be purchased for $7.99 USD on their website store, it is available for Windows 7 & 8, Mac, and Linux. The game has also been greenlit on Steam and should be released sometime in 2013. Here is a screenshot of my company we have released a console and an MMO as well as have a R&D department and a team of developers:

Comment below on your thoughts on the game and your progress so far.

Happy gaming,

Pedigrino.

Pedigrino Space Program-- KSP & 0.21 update

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 09:00:00 +0000

The much anticipated Kerbal Space Program update 0.21 has been released with the 0.21.1 revision patch leading the charge. The 0.21 update is expected to have major changes, including career mode additions, but in the mean time patch 0.21.1 already has some bug fixes and visual updates to the game. So far, there have been updates to the SAS functionality as well as new visuals for Kerbin, the Mun, and the buildings have also had a face lift. So in recognition of this new update, I have decided to restart the Pedigrino Space Program and this time have an organized plan for missions into space and as always will keep you updated with posts.

The Pedigrino Space Program

So the Pedigrino Space Agency (PSA) has been re-activated by the Kerbin government after their previous failure at the Space Station docking the government has the PSA on close watch. So with Pedigrino at the helm, a mission plan sheet has been put together in order to reinstate the trust between the PSA and the Kerbin government, and the plan is as follows:
Step 1
The Pedigrino Space Agency (PSA) has planned to start with sending unmanned rockets into space with the intention to release satellites into orbit around Kerbin. This is in order to test out rocket designs to ensure successful launches in the future. There will be at least 4 satellites planned to go into orbit successfully before continuing on to the second step.
Step 2
After the completion of the 4 planned satellite launches, the PSA will plan to succesfully launch in an orbit around Kerbin, a Space Station core which will be expanded upon in the future. This is in an effort to test a larger mission into space as well as have a Space Station core be successfully launched and orbited in space.
Step 3
Once we have successfully launched both missions into space, the PSA will attempt their first mission to the Mun. This will be an unmanned satellite which will orbit the Mun in order to test rockets and further gain information about the Mun and the methods of getting our ships there. Once a successful mission to the Mun is achieved, further plans for manned missions to the surface will be considered.

Screenshot of the base after the update.

So keep an eye out on future post to see how the PSA will do; will we succeed in getting an astronaut to the moon? Or will the Kerbin government shut us down once again? Comment below on your progress in the game so far, and give me advice on what I should do or tips on how to successfully launch my missions. Let me know how your missions are going or if you have any suggestions on missions for the PSA. Also, feel free to let me in on any good mods you may know.

Also look forward to a series about Kerbal Space Program on our YouTube channel.
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Grand Theft Auto 5-- Games I am looking forward to

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 09:00:00 +0000

The ever so reliable Grand Theft Auto series is coming back with what looks like will be another fun game filled with car stealing, prostitute killing enjoyment, yes GTA 5 is coming with a bigger map and a new style of gameplay. One feature that sticks out the most is the three playable characters, something which hasn't been in any previous GTA games, and the big open world map which is big enough for Rockstar to bring back flyable planes! One cool aspect that comes with 3 playable characters is the ability to switch from one character to another even when you aren't doing a mission. What is cool about that is the characters continue to lead their lives as opposed to just standing around until the player switches to that character. This game should prove to be interesting and with a storyline that won't fail, with much of the previous GTA games the story will not be left out nor will the free-roam aspect.

This is one game that I will try to get my hands on as soon as it is released. And if my imagination wasn't enough to get me pumped for the game the trailers also get my heart pumping and my excitement going. As of now I can only imagine the amount of fun that I will have just wandering around the huge map and checking out all the new, and old, features that are in the game. I don't expect a let down from Rockstar, especially when it comes to GTA, so here is hoping that GTA 5 stands strong. GTA 5 is set to release on September 17, 2013 on the PS3 and the Xbox 360.

Here is the new gameplay trailer if you haven't seen it already:

Comment below about your thoughts on GTA 5 or on what is the thing you are looking forward to the most.
Happy gaming,

Pedigrino.

The Elder Scrolls Online-- Factions

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Aldmeri Dominion
The Aldmeri Dominion is comprised of the High Elfs, Wood Elfs, and Khajiits. They are led by the young 28 year old High Elf, Queen Ayrenn and the alliance is formed through the mutual agreement of gaining the throne for the benefit of all Tamriel. The three races of the Aldmeri Dominion don't seek the throne for glory or power, but rather they believe that a ruler from the Dominion would be well equipped to keep the peace and drive away the chaos. The homelands of these races are: Summerset Isle for the High Elf's, Valenwood for the Wood Elf's(also known as Bosmer), and finally Elsweyr for the Kahjiit's. With the Kahjiit blades, the High elf magic, and the Wood elf bow's, the Aldmeri Dominion is a strong force on the battlefield but no fight is easy.

Daggerfall Covenant
The Daggerfall Covenant is result of the formation of three races joining together to take the throne; these races are the Bretons, the Redgaurds, and the Orcs. High King Emeric, a Breton merchant, is the leader of the Daggerfall Covenant whose homelands lie in the northwest of Tamriel. The High King was able to gain the Redgaurds alliance through marriage and the Orcs through a war treaty. The goal of the Daggerfall Covenant is to take back the Ruby Throne and strike down anyone who dares oppose them. The Covenant is no joke and when it comes down to it they will show their force on the battlefield.

Ebonheart Pact
The Ebonheart Pact is arguably the most unlikely of alliances with the Dark Elfs, Nords, and Argonians taking up arms in the name of their homelands and the preservation of their freedoms. With Jorunn, a Nord from Eastern Skyrim, as acting High King the other races accept this on the condition that all actions are ratified through all three races first. Though it may seem a very unlikely pact, it is the similarities which forge a strong alliance within the Ebonheart Pact. Make no mistake this is a very strong force on the battlefield with the Dark Elfs magic, Argonians use of stealth and the wealding of their swords, and the Nords natural ability to strongly wield a sword.

There are three strong factions in ESO and many choices to make, not only with factions but with races too, and in the end only fate will decide who sits on the Ruby Throne.

If you haven't seen it yet here is the ESO cinematic trailer:

Comment below and tell me which faction is your favorite!
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Elder Scrolls Online-- Games I am looking forward to

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 13:28:00 +0000

MMOs and myself don't have the best history; usually I will play an MMO as if I had an addiction, but soon thereafter all the excitement disappears, mainly because of the repetition of the quests. Though many of the MMOs won't draw me in, the one with the title Elder Scrolls Online (ESO) just might be my MMO achilles heel. After reading about the three factions: The Aldmeri Dominion (the best faction *cough cough*), The Daggerfall Covenant, and The Ebonheart Pact as well as the ESO back story, my desire for the game increased regardless of the MMO format. Not only do I now want to play ESO, I also want to go back to Skyrim and start a new adventure as the great Dovakiin.

The thing that drew me into ESO, other than the obvious fact that I love the Elder scroll series, is that as opposed to other good MMOs, there was the ever changing environment. What I mean by this is that in ESO the players can take control of massive strongholds and resources that will further benefit the factions players. This makes PvP more interesting and abundant as well as making the world dynamic and also making your role in a faction actually matter. Another cool feature is the fact that a player from the faction controlling the throne can actually be sitting Emperor and have the faction benefit from it. The player is decided by #1 rank in the faction. This will further enhance the gameplay and add more than just bragging rights for the top ranked player.

A map of Tamriel, the setting for ESO.

The battle for the throne in the Imperial City, the battle against Daedra, and the chaos in Tamriel. In the huge world of Tamriel there seems to be a lot of things that the players can do, and hopefully this new MMO will turn out to be a lasting experience. Personally I am looking forward to exploring the world of Tamriel as a member of the Aldmeri Dominion, specifically as a wood elf, and I can't wait to see how well Bethesda has put together this MMO without compromising the many unique aspects of the Elder Scroll series. Because ESO will be available on the PS4 and Xbox One as well as PC and Mac and will be released in the spring of 2014, it will be interesting to see how all the different servers (PS4 and Xbox One will have their own servers and the PC and Mac will also have their own single server) will work to make the game a success. Having a very populous server seems to make the game experience a much more enjoyable one with more players being able to participate in the heavily emphasized PvP experience. This means that platform choice can alter the gaming experience. This is one MMO that I will be watching closely, and hopefully it will be one that keeps me interested for a long time.

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Comment below about your thoughts on ESO.
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Kerbal Space Program-- Let's go to space!

noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 15:04:00 +0000

The first game that I am going to be discussing about is a new space-simulator type game called Kerbal Space Program (KSP). Kerbal Space Program is a game, developed by Squad, where you create your own space program. Currently, the game is in heavy development so there are a lot more things that will be added in the future to further expand the game depth and its features, but don't let that turn your attention away from this outer space gem. Anywhere from manned spaceships to spaceships carrying satellites and even rovers intended to travel on the surface of other planets are all possible in KSP. On top of that, the spaceships used by your space program are completely built by the player from the ground up and with so many parts to choose from the spaceships can range from a fully functional and effective spacecraft to a funky funny looking rocket. But don't go too crazy while building as the physics of the game game are pretty spot on thus making the creation of a spaceship a thought out and careful process. As your space program advances, sending satellites into orbit or sending your crew to the moon, or the 'mun' as it is called in game, you will find that with every successful mission you push yourself further and further gaining better ideas for the future of your program.

Ship Building in KSP

Since the game is currently in development only sandbox mode as well as tutorials are available; but even while waiting for new features there is still a lot that can be done. Creating satellites to orbit your planet (though the communications system has yet to be implemented), building space stations piece by piece and attaching it while in space, and even sending a full crew to the surface of the mun and beyond, that is just a snippet of what is possible in the early stages of KSP. Kerbal Space Program is available for purchase on Steam and the KSP store. The game is fully moddable with many mods already available in the 'Kerbal Spaceport' with many useful ones that further enhance the gameplay.
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Currently my space program is in the process of attaching our Space Station communications systems to our Space Station command. Ithe past I have just played it in order to understand how to play it and such without any serious plans for mun exploration and such. In my previous play throughs I have successfully sent satellites to orbit around the planet and even attempted to send my crew to the mun. But after awhile playing around I finally decided on a serious attempt at bigger and better missions, currently with my main save I have boldly started with a Space Station. One of the hardest things to do, in my opinion, is docking which is the process of attaching two parts of the space station together. The problem isn't docking itself but rather getting into the correct position to begin the docking process. This means that currently the Pedigirno space program station docking mission is at a standstill. Sadly, even after countless online tutorials on how to get the two station parts going the same velocity at the same orbit and ready for docking, I still have yet to master or complete the docking of the two station parts. But don't worry I will continue to practice until I get the docking process learned, in the meantime the Pedigrino space program will have several missions concerning satellites and maybe one to the mun!

Here is a screenshot of my (slow) progress so far.

Comment below about your space program or if you are interested in the game.
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Pedigrino.
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