Systemized Chaos

Retro Game Challenge (Game Center CX)

2012-02-05T11:15:00.000+08:00

I'm happy to have bought a copy this game, I have played this game before but had a hard time looking for a copy locally but it was worth it. Basically this game is like a collection of games, as the title advertises it is 8-bit Retro Games from the NES (Family Computer)

Little Tokyo: Hana

2012-01-31T00:09:00.000+08:00

Back at Little Tokyo Hana, wish I was earning more so I can eat more here, but I guess eating here from time to time makes it even more special. Last time I ate here was more than 6 months ago, i think. Anyhow, the thing that really pulled me back here was the menu. This time I around I was prepared to sit down and enjoy some good authentic Japanese food. :)

SCI-FI Revoltech Series No.020 Skeleton Army

2012-01-25T13:54:00.001+08:00

For bacon strips!!

Finally got my that Skeleton Army from Greattoysonline, had the thing last Sunday but didn't have the time to take pictures of it. I always had difficulty with the lighting in my room so I had to take photos in the evening. Anyways, the photos and my review is available after the break.

Read more »

Abobo's Big Adventure

2012-01-18T11:48:00.003+08:00

8bits of Awesome, major nostalgia trip. :)

Finally, Abobo's Big Adventure! Play as that bad-ass henchmen from the Double Dragon series to save your kid Aboboy (yep, awesome name). Go through multiple 8-bit worlds the NES era ranging from Double Dragon, Mario, Zelda, Megaman and more!

Read more »

Skeleton Warriors

2012-01-14T12:30:00.000+08:00

Damn it, I must get one of these buggers. Sadly the figure is a bit scarce to fin here. I'm sort of reviving my toy collection. Well, not really a collection but more of the things that I really really want. In a bit, I'll contact a shop and ask if they can buy this for me.

Video review (not mine) and links after the break.

Rehaul

2012-01-09T12:02:00.000+08:00

Alaka... PROCRASTINATION!!!

So, I'm back and saying "I really should fix my blog." *doh* I do really want to setup a proper (updated) blog but I always lose steam mid way. So the things to consider for this are:

Blog Engine
Redesign
Links overhaul
Specialization / Focus on particular theme

PS: Funny how I can rush out a post just before I go to work..

Rokko-Chan

2012-01-08T12:16:00.002+08:00

I wonder if she has brother named Roll?

Inspired by one of the longest running game franchises, here is Rokko-chan. It's basically a Rockman or Megaman clone for the US market. I prefer to use Rockman as this was what I grew up with, us having family computers here in Asia.

Lookit those intense cute eyes... of death!

Anyways, everything is pretty much here. It has 8-bit tunes, 8-bit graphics, cute to bizarrely named robot masters, pellet shooters, mad scientist/doctor and yes, platforming goodness. All this is running on your internet browser, as long as you have flash enabled you are good to go. The controls are pretty tight and the keys can be re-mapped. I yet have to try a gamepad, it's on the FAQ but in Japanese.

So here are the links
Rokko Chan Art Book

Bye 2011

2012-01-02T11:42:00.000+08:00

Another year past. 2011, you have been most interesting to say the least. The crazy events ranging from natural disasters, revolutions, parties, new friends and old. I am quite thankful for the blessings I received but wish I could done more. I wasn't able to really much act on my 2011 New Year's Resolution, mostly half baked attempts but still I got to learn from them. Hit the jump for more personal ramblings.

Real Keypads!! I missed you!

2011-12-12T03:29:00.003+08:00

Woot! Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro! REAL KEYPADS!!! Ever since I got my first Android phone, the HTC Wildfire, I never got used to tapping on glass to send messages, call someone, etc. Most of the time I was typing gibberish and pressing backspace. Also, as I was making this entry I just realized that I never made an entry for the Wildfire. Hmm.. maybe I didn't really care for the unit. Anyways, sold it to my friend for a good price. :)

For my take on the phone and related ramblings, click on.

Mario Mario Mario... Luigi!

2011-12-08T20:55:00.003+08:00

When I learned 100 lives trick, it was pure awesome. And also, I hate you Hammer Bros.

My most fave video game characters, Mario and Luigi. I actually like Luigi better coz of the green overalls. Anyhow, so I've been building up my Mario collection and got these bit art displays. Don't know what they are really called or who made them; wish I can track more of them down if ever.

Anyhow, this end of the year Nintendo released two major Mario games. Super Mario 3D land and Mario Kart 7, both games are a joy to play. Super Mario 3D Land, awesome game and should have been the launch title with the 3DS unit. Solid game but wish the game was longer or a bit harder. As for Mario Kart 7, I'm not a guy for cars but I always enjoyed playing Mario Kart. Fun game, lots of replay value and there is of course the WiFi matches and community where it would definitely extend the game's replay value. :)

Well, that's my take on it, so click on the break for the game reviews from Gametrailers.

Nostalgia Critic MUSICAL REVIEW: Moulin Rouge

2011-12-04T11:05:00.000+08:00

Moulin Rouge, one of the rare musicals that I quite enjoyed. During the show, I did feel there was something quite off. Anyhow, the Nostalgia Critic with guest stars (Nostalgia Chick and Brental Floss) had excellent points and of course hilarious ones at that. Fun watch. :)

Haitus... more of laziness

2011-12-01T01:17:00.000+08:00

Well, I'm back. Sorta. Lately there has been a lot of happenings for me in the real world and I am much happy for it of course. So with that, I'll try to catch up and post more about them here. So roughly, I got a new phone, game cartridge, some swag and toys. Oh yeah, I also have to post my Christmas wish list and a New year's resolution.

Monster Madness 2011

2011-09-20T09:06:00.002+08:00

Cnimeassacre's Monster Madness 2011

I always love Halloween ever since I was a kid. And I've been following James Rolfe (more famously known as the Angry Video Game Nerd) to his yearly (so far 3rd one) Monster Madness Marathons. One video each day for the month of October! Madness indeed. Good luck James, will be really looking forward to the this. :)

Super Mario 30th Annivesary

2011-09-18T09:48:00.000+08:00

Mario, one of the best video game characters. Happy 30th!

Video games and time...

2011-09-17T14:07:00.000+08:00

My taste for video games have mostly changed now... I've been much of an RPG gamer before but due to the demands of life in general I have enjoying more basic games like platform games and arcade games. Anyhow, enough of the blabber. Lately I've been enjoy some excellent retro (16-bit) games on my laptop. I'll try to put them up here in their own entry when I can and some review of sorts.

PS: Also, got me a new controller (as seen above) and I'm loving it.

Legend of Zelda 3DS

2011-07-03T09:56:00.000+08:00

Game number 2 for my 3DS. Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time 3D. This has held as of the one best games of the series. I never had N64 and to resort to other ways to playing this. Anyhoo, this was a sure buy for me since I never got to finish the game. Well, that's for now. A very short post because I'm mostly lazy.

Note: Gametrailers Review after the cut if anyone cares.

Read more »

Suburban Knights

2011-07-03T09:45:00.004+08:00

Art by Andrew Dickman Deviant Art.

Been looking looking forward to this ever since I saw the trailer. This is the 3rd Anniversary special of That Guy With the Glasses. The last was pretty fun as well and this was quite good too.
Read more »

Lil-Tokyo Yakiniku

2011-05-29T16:21:00.000+08:00

So this is Lil-Tokyo in Makati; well, one resto actually. We have been in the vicinity (mostly in Hana, best Takoyaki's ever) a couple times but never got around to take pictures and all. Here is a Yakiniku place called Urameshiya. As any Yakiniku place they let you grill your own food. Excellent experience I must say. :)

Comic Cons of 2011

2011-05-08T22:05:00.000+08:00

This is somewhat a long over due post from the last Comic Conventions. Thing with me with conventions, I tend to shy away from asking people/cosplayers to pose for me. Anyhow, I'll just dump a couple of decent pics and my swag.

Nintendo 3DS!!!

2011-05-05T11:05:00.002+08:00

Yep, that's right I gave in. I bought a Nintendo 3DS earlier than planned, last weekend to be exact. I was planning to buy this around late May due to the Nintendo eShop not being fully released yet. Anyways, I'm pretty happy with the purchase.

Read more »

Sound Matrix

2011-04-19T07:26:00.001+08:00

Sembeo

Blue Coral Batangas

2011-04-13T08:20:00.002+08:00

Again been postponing this post for a quite a while, not that I owe this to anyone but myself. Well, here it is our company summer outing to Blue Coral Batangas. Normally I wouldn't post anything related to work here but I did have fun and I had some decent shots of the place.

Read more »

Pray for Japan!

2011-03-27T11:01:00.002+08:00

PRAY FOR JAPAN

These crappy shots are brought to you by my phone and my shaky hands

Was really keen to make a donation to help Japan in their time of need. Maybe its a way thanks for all the childhood memories they gave me, the anime, video games, goofy sketches and some obscure shows in the local channels (Ch. 13 "Japan Now"). Anyways, on the same week where tragedy happened, I was able to run up a small donation towards Red Cross Ph. via Globe. Now earlier this week, JICA had a stand in RCBC where you can make a donation as well. I did make another donation but didn't had the mind to take pics of the attendants whom were Japanese. So all I got was these crappy pics; nonetheless here they are. Hehe. I wonder if they would extend till next week.

Smile for Japan

2011-03-20T15:12:00.001+08:00

日本語 Again!

2011-03-12T21:12:00.001+08:00

Pic is unrelated... obviously

Well, I got my ass back to studying Japanese again and I'm on Elementary 2 now. I took up Elementary 1 last year thinking I can study by my own after getting the basics from there. Tried a couple of months of self studying but it all went to meh... Anyways, now I know I don't have the will power to study by myself. So I might keep on going on studying till whenever. Its quite expensive but it kinda feels good to do something you like. It also helps that our sensei now is good looking gal. :D