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Pac-Attack

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Sun, 30 Mar 2014 22:07:00 +0000

Today Michael Pachter said some stuff about Nintendo. Here are some of my thoughts on his thoughts:

1. Sony lost lots of money over the last few years (sold their headquarters and layed off a ton of people) and Nintendo sold many more units than any other console with the Wii. Same leaders so it seems silly to say that Sony is well run and Nintendo isn't.

2. I kinda agree that Iwata seems a bit out of touch with what consumers want. But their unconventional approach has done really well for them in the past. Even if I'd prefer a more "core" games focus.

3. I don't think it's too late for the Wii U to recover but with their current support it seems unlikely. They would need to do much more, both internally and with third parties.

4. If Wii U doesn't make a pretty strong comeback I think he's right that EA is checked out.

5. Definitely should court 3rd parties. This is a must.

6. I don't think they should make smart phone games. Unless they want to kill off their systems. Right now their properties being exclusive is all that's keeping the Wii U (and to some extent the 3DS) viable.

Ultimately I think Nintendo is in a lot of trouble. The Wii U looks destined to be a dud. I'd like to see them make a 3DS style recovery but they haven't really shown any signs of that being on the horizon. I think price on the Wii U must drop because consumers view it as a technologically inferior device and so they don't view it as a value. It's library also leaves a lot to be desired but that will improve (albeit slowly) over time.

Picking Sides

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 04:54:00 +0000

People are always picking sides and it makes no sense to me. For example the console wars. Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo all have their good points and their bad. But people choose to ignore their merits and instead side with one team or the other for no apparent reason other than that's the one they bought. Same goes for publishers. Valve is held up as this godly development/publishing studio and EA is villainized. But I think chances are pretty good that most people played a lot more titles by EA than they did by Valve. That's not to say that EA does no wrong, Clearly they do. But Valve isn't without flaws either. All I'm saying is I don't think it's good to take either extreme on a company or "team".

I get frustrated with the idea that X game is bad because it was made by Y developer. If that's the case then games like Uncharted would have never been made because that game is made by Naughty Dog and they made Way of the Warrior so it can't be good. Similarly I don't like the idea that giving Spirit Tracks a score like an 8 is stupid because "It's Zelda it must be a 10, you are a Nintendo Hater!"

I'm not saying there aren't trends, but saying "I don't like a game because it's made by a certain publisher or developer" is lame. If you don't like a game, dislike it because it's not fun, not because of which team it's tied to.

On the same note stop telling me how awesome Nintendo is. I get that you like them, I like them too! But can't I say one bad thing about them without people getting upset? If no one says anything then they'll stay the way they are until they no longer exist. I don't want that and neither should you.

Everyone has things that they prefer over others. That's fine. For example I like Mario and do not enjoy Half-Life. But if a Mario game is boring (Dream Team) and a Valve game is fun (Left 4 Dead), then I'm just as happy to say so and you should be too. Brand loyalty is dangerous and ultimately it's bad for the consumer.

In conclusion, Be nice to others and consider how your point of view might be skewed by brand loyalty before you accuse others of it. If we all did that then the gaming world would just be a little bit better.

Leisure Suit Larry Reloaded

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 00:11:00 +0000

I finally got around to playing this game and I'm here to share my thoughts with you fine folks.

Things I liked:

New Graphics – The game looks great. It could have used some better animation (or in some cases animation at all) but overall I really like the updated look to bring it closer to Larry 7.

Larry's Voice – Larry was only voiced one other time and luckily they have the same voice actor here which is a treat since I liked him in Larry 7.

Humor – Lots of puns and double entendres here. It's juvenile but also clever at times.

Music – I love the Larry theme and Al Lowe has brought a great horn driven sound to the rest of the game as well.

Faithful Recreation – It is almost 1:1 of the old games layout. So if you love the old game then you should be happy with it sticking so close to the source.

Death Animations – They are still here but instead of forcing you to restart they just take you back to the last screen you were in before you killed yourself. A good compromise I think.

Age Verification – An update of the original age test is here. It's a fun little throwback to the original.

Things I did not like:

Kickstarter Backers in Scenes – It was very distracting and took me totally out of the game. Plus they are all facing the camera the entire time so that you can see their likeness. They also happen to be in the very first room so it's right in your face from the very start.

Narrators Voice – It's not too bad but it's not nearly as good as the one in Love for Sail.

Lip Sync - In the close up conversations it is atrocious. Worse than games from the 90s.

The Puzzles – They can still be obtuse. Many times I knew what I wanted to do but just didn't do it exactly the way they wanted. For example you find some coveralls later in the game and I immediately searched the pockets. It told me there was nothing in them. So I spent ages walking around only to find out (via a walkthrough) that the key is in the pockets but only after you have picked up the apple and the helium. Bear in mind that you do not use those items to get the key you just search the pockets again once you have picked them up and then he magically finds the key. I would never think to look again once it told me nothing was there. That's some bullshit.

Money - Having money in the game discourages exploration and experimentation. It puts a limited resource on how much you can look around. I hated this part in the original and I still do.

Overall it's kind of a mess. Larry 1 isn't the best game to remake and while there are flashes of what made the original series so great, there are also strong reminders of why it left us in the first place.

If the same team was to make a new Larry game I have a feeling it would be great. But this remake of a very time worn classic is just not what I had hoped for.

My Time So Far With The 3DS

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 23:05:00 +0000

I got a 3DS XL over the weekend and I have been playing it quite a bit. Here are my thoughts on what I've played so far.

Mario 3D Land – Amazing. Completed the main game in about 5 hours. The "Special Worlds" are very challenging and should keep me coming back to this one. It's like a new Galaxy game in the palm of your hand. Great 3D effects, there's just so much to like about this game. Big thumbs up. If I had one small quibble it would be that the music is nowhere near as good as the stuff in Galaxy but that's a small gripe in an otherwise outstanding game.
Mario Kart 7 – Completed all the tracks on 50cc just to get a feel for the game and about half way through 100cc. I've gotta say this is another winner. I didn't really care for Mario Kart Wii and so I was kinda skeptical about this one but I think this may be the best in the series. Great new tracks and it includes a laundry list of my favorite classic tracks with updated graphics and small layout changes as well. I wish multiplayer wasn't such an expensive option in this game (4 3DSs and 4 Games) otherwise I pretty much love everything about it.
New Super Mario Bros 2. - I'd say I've played about 2 hours so far. I'm enjoying it but not as much as 3D Land. I also really hate that it only saves after the castles. The coin collecting gimmick is kinda so-so and the music taken strait from the other “New Mario” games is pretty annoying, but the control is good and the levels (though very same-y) are well made. So far this is my least favorite of the three but I will probably still finish it. It's not bad it's just sort of been there done that.

That's it so far. I have Fire Emblem, Animal Crossing and Mario & Luigi Dream Team still to play. Oh, also Zelda in a few days. Damn this thing has a lot of great games now. Anyway I just wanted to let you guys in on my thoughts on the new handheld. Feel free to post questions and I will do my best to answer them. :)

Gotham Noir

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 05:24:00 +0000

Gotham Noir is a one off comic in a sort of spin off Batman universe with a film noir bent following the exploits of Commissioner Gordon as he attempts to solve a murder. It's an idea that really appeals to me because I love noir in general, so I was excited to read this one. Gotham Noir, however has it's highs and lows. It's only 64 pages and in that time it tries to get a lot done but unfortunately it drags a bit in the middle and then ends suddenly. So the pacing is a bit strange. However I can say that the art is excellent and the dialog is pretty good even if I wish it had a bit more of that old fashioned 20's pulp film language sprinkled in.

While the story does mostly focus on Gordon it also manages to work in Batman and the Joker for good measure. I suppose it almost had to happen to make people want to pick this up but I think I would have preferred Batman as more of a cameo than a full on character role. Regardless the design of both Joker and Batman in this book is awesome and so I enjoyed them even if they felt a bit shoe horned in.

Overall it's solid but not a must read. If you love Noir like me then it may have a bit more appeal but if your just a general Batman fan then I don't think this book has all that much to offer you. It's short, lacks depth and does mostly focus on a frequently drunk Gordon. I wish it had been a mini series because as a one off it's just too short to really hook you before it's already over.

Marshall Mathers LP 2

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Tue, 05 Nov 2013 16:50:00 +0000

It's an ambitious move to name your new album as the sequel to one of the best albums of all time. Thirteen years later can Eminem recapture the success of potentially his most influential album? I suppose it's all a matter of expectations. Personally I don't think it lives up to it's namesake. Don't get me wrong I think it's a good album, but for me it sounds much more like his newer music than the original Marshal Mathers LP. It lacks that raw aggressive feel that made the original so good. I know the name will lead to better sales but I think the album would be better with a clean slate rather than the expectations placed on it by this name.

But let's talk a bit about the tracks on the new album. There's no denying that Rap God is a great track. It's easily my favorite of the bunch. The other single Berzerk is a bit so-so for me. It's fine but I don't really love it's Beastie Boys inspired sound. The album starts with Rhyme or Reason and it's sample heavy backing track, which I didn't really care for. The last single is Survival which I think has some great verses but I find the chorus grating. Evil Twin is the closest that he gets to the tone of the original and I think after Rap God it is the best song on the album. I don't have the time or desire to go into each track individually, in general they are all decent but none are really revolutionary. Maybe some will grow on me with more time but I doubt it.

On a side note I feel that his best album of late was his collaboration album Bad meets Evil – Hell: The Sequel. Which featured far better beats and felt like Eminem was forced to up is game to compete track for track with Royce 5'9” (the other member of the group). It had a fun back an forth that was missing here. Sure this is a solo effort but to me the sound was very different and I preferred the faster, less sing songy, more rap heavy album from Bad Meets Evil.

Overall it's a mixed bag for me. I think lyrically it's one of his best albums but I found the production to be less appealing than previous efforts. It's a solid 7 but when compared to the 10 it shares it's name with I ultimately found it to be less than I was hoping for.

Best Intro Board Games

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 14:05:00 +0000

One of the toughest things about board gaming is finding someone to play with. For many the hobby can seem too nerdy or daunting. Well fear not friends because I have a list of games that anyone can learn and that will suck your friends and loved ones right into your new favorite hobby. In no particular order here we go. My list of the best intro games.

Ticket to Ride – Far and away the most popular intro game. It's good for experienced and new players alike. I often hear people refer to it as “the train game”. In my opinion there is no better starter game than Ticket to Ride. Easy to learn but fun many, many games later. It's also on Steam and iOS for those that prefer the digital versions.

Carcassonne – Another simple game, Carcassonne is a unique tile placement game. My only reservation in recommending this one is the Farm scoring that happens at the end of the game which can be a bit confusing for new players but if you have one experienced player then this shouldn’t be a problem. It's also available on the iOS and Xbox 360 (and probably other places) where the scoring is done automatically, which is nice.

Settlers of Catan – If Ticket to ride is the best intro game out there then Settlers is the best intro to Euro games. It introduces trading and area control in a simple and easy to understand way that even your parents can enjoy. It's light, it's fun and it's got some excellent strategy. More hardcore gamers may find it too random but don't listen to them, just enjoy it because it's fun. Like many of the best games it is also available via iOS and Xbox 360 (among others).

Munchkin – Munchkin is a divisive game. It's one of the best selling games of all time and it has about a billion expansions and re-themes to back that up. However it is often reviled by more experienced gamers for it's randomness and Take That mechanics. However I think Munchkin is one of the best intro games if you think you might like something with a fantasy theme. It's simple, it's funny and it's cheap. Will you love it always? Maybe not but you'll get a lot of time out of it before you tire of it and playing with a group of friends that aren't into super complicated games can be a lot of fun.

Thanks for reading. I hope some of these games can help you and your friends find something fun to play and maybe even start a new hobby.

Coming to Terms

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 05:14:00 +0000

Board gaming can be a daunting hobby. There are so many choices that one can easily become overwhelmed. Not only are there a ton of different types of games but there's also a lot of different terminology to learn. Lucky for you I'm here to help.

Let's take a look at two of the big ones. Euro Games Vs Ameritrash:

Euro Games – Games made in Europe, predominately Germany. Generally these games skew more towards strategy and away from luck based mechanics. They often use wooden pieces or cubes as markers for a clean, no frills sort of look. In the “hardcore” gaming world these seem to be considered the more refined games. Simple and Elegant.

(examples: Settlers of Catan, Agricola, Power Grid)

Ameritrash – Games made mostly in the USA and Canada. Ameritrash games are generally bigger and more theme oriented. They tend to feature plastic miniatures, dice and big highly stylized boards. Some will say that they are style over substance because of their emphasis on theme rather than mechanics but don’t be fooled Ameritrash games are just as fun as their European brethren.

(examples: Twilight Imperium, Arkham Horror, Hero Quest)

There are tons of other types of games like Abstract Strategy, Co-op and even Wargames but Euro and Ameritash are the two biggest categories for board gamers that basically split the hobby in half. Which one is for you? That depends on what you like. Personally I like both types of games but I tend to lean toward the American side of things. I love theme in games and little plastic bits are great. That said I'm pretty much always up for the auction based Euro game Power Grid if someone suggests it. Finding what works best for you will likely be a bit of trial and error. Some may find Euro games too dry, while others will find American games too lucky and not strategic enough. So the best thing to do is get out there, find some friends and play some games. Your favorites will quickly rise to the surface.

Next time I think I'll talk about my favorite intro games to get you into the hobby. Thanks for reading!

The Blog is Back Baby!

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 01:59:00 +0000

I've been thinking lately that I might like to write a few things that are longer or more involved than my Facebook for Video Game Take-Out really allows, so instead I've decided to go back to my old trusty blog. Will anyone read it? Probably not but it's fun for me so just deal with it sucka!

Recently I haven't had much time for video games (or my various shows that go with them) but I have found a new love of board games. Well to be honest I've been dabbling in them for a few years but very casually. I played simple games like Munchkin, Catan or Ticket to Ride and felt fancy compared to the Monopoly or Operation players of the world but honestly those games are not very much more complex than their Wal-Mart sold brothers. They are however quite a bit more fun and so I decided to go further down that rabbit hole and see what all the fuss about “designer” board games was about.

Now don't get me wrong, I love me some Ticket to Ride and the like but I wanted to see what else was out there. If you feel similarly then your first stop (and probably frequent haunt from there on) should be http://boardgamegeek.com/. It's interface is pretty tough to decipher for new users but inside is a vast database of almost every game ever made. Pictures, Reviews, Ratings, Videos “The Geek” as it's known, is the spot to learn more about the hobby of board gaming.

So how do you figure out which games are for you? That's a complicated question. One that I would like to answer in future posts on this blog. Stay tuned.

A little update

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 05:46:00 +0000

When searching for my show I found that this is still the first link that comes up on Google (probably because Google own Blogger). Unfortunately every link on this page has been broken for over a year. So I've gone a ahead and fixed the links on the side bar to reflect the change in server over at RetrowareTV as well as adding the recently created Facebook page for the show which will sort of take the place of this old blog of mine. If you find this page in the future please follow those links to find out what I'm up to now. Thanks for keeping track of me for all these years. :) -Ben

Good News, Bad News.

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:25:00 +0000

Bad News first. I am once again closing this blog. You may have notice I never update it and for that I am sorry. Making the many shows hasn't left me with much time and when I do have some I seldom find myself thinking about my Blogger account.

I originally started this blog as the home of VIdeo Game Take-Out. In the years since then I have moved on to bigger and better things on RetrowareTV. Sadly that left this blog in Limbo. That leads me to the good news. Much like my shows moved over to Retroware, so too has my blog. That's right, This blog may be dead but long live my new (and hopefully more frequently updated) Blog on RetrowareTV. So if you want to see what I've been up to or what strange things I've seen at thrift stores, then click the link below and join me on my new adventure.

http://www.retrowaretv.com/home/BensBlog/tabid/433/Default.aspx

Thanks for all the support over the years

-Ben

Ben Around Town #2

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:52:00 +0000

Ben Around Town is a fun little blog thing I'm doing where I take pictures of things I see around town that are either odd or funny and then I post them all for you guys to see. Most of these pictures are from my camera phone (since that's what I always have on me) but they should be good enough for this application. (click them for larger images)

Picture #1

I was at a local Salvation Army looking for some new games to add to my collection. As I got in my car a huge freight train passed by and I snapped this shot. I think this is the only full sized train I have ever seen in my area. Pretty neat and definitely unexpected while I was on a game hunt.

Picture #2

I saw this at a local Target and it made me laugh. It's kinda like a super advanced Slip n' Slide or Crocodile Mile type toy. Basically you get it wet and slide on it. The part that made me laugh though is that it comes with sweet 3-D goggles so it looks like the shark is eating you. If I was a kid I would so love this.

Picture #3

This picture was taken at another local thrift store. It's a tractor that must have been there for a while because if you look at the tires you can see that they are over half buried in the dirt. This one isn't particularly funny or anything, but I just thought it was kinda neat looking.

Picture #4

Near the Tractor from picture #3, I was leaning against a hand rail waiting for the thrift store to open, when I felt something fuzzy touch my hand....Turns out it was a huge spider. I know the picture doesn't really give you any sense of scale, but it was bigger than a quarter and slightly smaller than a silver dollar. In any event it was more than big enough to freak me out.

Picture #5

This one definitely goes in the weird pile. I was driving down the street on my way home from grabbing a bite and I saw a small pick-up truck who's bed was filled with lemons. The trucks suspension looked like it was going to give out but the guy was still driving crazy fast. Luckily he hit a stop light and I was able to snap this pic from the safety of a complete stop.

Picture #6

Last but certainly not least is this persons license plate. usually I wouldn't post someones license plate online, but this one was kinda asking for it. If you can't make it out it says "BOTOXME". Ahh southern California, you never cease to amaze me.

That's all I have for this blog post type thing, but it's pretty much a sure thing I'll see more weird stuff around here, so expect more blogs in the future. :)

-Ben

It's so hard to say goodbye

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:06:00 +0000

I know I said this blog was dead but I saw some funny stuff around town today and this post was too big for Twitter but also not game related, so it wouldn't fit on RetrowareTV. That being the case I decided to bring this bad boy back to the old school blog.

Here is some silly stuff I saw around town today: (These are camera phone pictures, so they are not the greatest quality)

The bumper sticker reads "Kids Need (Heart/Love) and Child Support". The and child support part just made me laugh, I mean what a strange thing to put on your car. why not just get a bumper sticker that says "My Baby Daddy don't pay me". Very strange.

This one is a van I saw in front of a local gas station. It's promoting some indie rap label but the pictures on the van were hilarious. I'm afraid they may have lost a bit in (camera phone) translation though. lol

Last but not least, a Mormon kid on a bike. There must be a ton of these churches in my town or something because I see these kids in a shirt and tie on bikes like every weekend. They often stop me and give me a book of Mormon. This time I was in the car so no book of Mormon for me. lol
I don't know why these guys always make me laugh, I think it's the bike helmet + tie combo, something about it is so odd. It's like they are dressed up for something important, but then they are riding a bike with a goofy helmet on.....it's just so random.

I do want to say that I have no hate on the Mormons (or LDS if you prefer) I just think they look funny on their bikes. :)

That's all for today, but I'm sure I'll see more strange things around town, in fact it's pretty much a sure thing. lol

Goodbye blog

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Wed, 13 May 2009 18:58:00 +0000

No this is not a blog of me saying goodbye. Instead it's a post saying that this blog is basically dead. My initial need for this blog was to post my show, Video Game Take-Out, somewhere on the web and occasionally give people updates on what's going on behind the scenes with the show. Blogger was a free (and easy) way to do that, but since that time I have: joined RetrowareTV, Gotten a Twitter account, started another show and created a Podcast. So with all of that going on I really have no lack of avenues to let you guys know what's going on with me and the shows. Since that's the case this blog really seems unnessicary. As such this will likely be my last post here. But that's not a bad thing. In fact if you follow me on twitter or any of that stuff I tend to update much more frequently than I ever did here simply because it's so much easier and there's just less I need to write in order to keep you guys up to date.
So follow the links on the right hand side to all my other projects and I'll see you around the web. :)

Peace out blogoshpere

-Ben

Blog Time!

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:46:00 +0000

It's been ages since I put anything on here, but that's at least partially because I setup a Twitter account (http://twitter.com/VGTO) that sort of does the same thing (keep you updated on the show) but in a much easier way (for me lol).
at the same time I have also been really busy with the actual making of the show. Between Video Game Take-Out, Game Quickie and the new Audio show that I do with the HVGN called Ben and Derek's Totally Random Show, I really just haven't had much free time.
In my free time (what little there is) I have been watching the Office with my wife as well as playing a fair amount of Street Fighter IV and Retro Game Challenge (both of which I would highly recommend).
But that doesn't mean I forgot about this Blog. Not at all. I considered doing some text reviews on here (mostly about PSP games I can't do on the show) but I've just run short on time. I'll figure something out, but in the mean time catch me at any one of the like 5 places I linked above. That should be more than enough Ben for anyone. lol

Thanks for a ll the support

-Ben

Blip Fest Promo video

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 01:46:00 +0000

I've never heard of Blip Fest, but apparently it's a festival for gaming related musicians. If this trailer is any indication it might be worth checking out.

To quote the poet Ice Cube "Today was a good day"

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:58:00 +0000

I hit up some thrift stores and a retro gaming store today (probably yesterday as you read this) and I found a bunch of great stuff. Check it out in picture form. It's likely that you will see at least one of these games in a future show at some point.

Embed Your Youtube Channel?

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:57:00 +0000

Quick Update

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:44:00 +0000

Things are going good on my end. I posted my Top 10 of 2008 yesterday (which you can see here) and now I'm back to writing more old school reviews. Right now I'm working on 3 different ones. I don't want to spoil what they are but I will say the systems they are on are: The Gameboy, SNES and 3DO, so they cover a pretty broad spectrum. I just wanted to touch base with you all and let you know that I'm still working hard to bring you more videos. It seems like everyone on the site is really kicking it up a notch to get new stuff out, so keep an eye on RetrowareTV for more from the guys and I.
Thanks for the support

-Ben

Time Flies....

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:08:00 +0000

I know it's been ages since I updated here, but I've been busy. Don't worry though, the show is still being made and I have been working on the biggest video I have made so far. I think it's going well and I hope to have it done in the next few days. I wanted to have it done before new years, but I got too busy and wasn't able to complete it in time. Thanks for your patience and hopefully you'll see something new from me before Monday. :)

Wise Fwom Yow Gwave

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:30:00 +0000

Well, the surgery was a success. I'm still on soft food for a while longer and I can't talk much, but overall I'm feeling much better. I'll probably get back to editing the videos either tomorrow or the next day. So look for more Video Game Take-Out (and my other shows) on RetrowareTV soon. :)

-5 to Wisdom

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:06:00 +0000

Tomorrow I'm having my wisdom teeth removed (and one impacted molar, bringing us to a total of 5 teeth). I'm kinda nervous about it, but I figure people have them out all the time, so it can't be that bad. It does however make it so I can't do the show for a while. I have one Quickie done which will be out sometime next week (as soon as I feel well enough to put it out) and I'll resume work on the show just as soon as I feel better. I just wanted to let everyone know, so if I don't respond to your message or accept your friend request it's not because I'm ignoring you, I'm just down for the count.
Hopefully I'll be better in a few days, but until then this will probably be my last message. See you on the other side. :)

Things are looking up

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:26:00 +0000

My vacation is almost over, but it's been a pretty good break. First off the Mother 3 translation was released, which is awesome. Also I got to see my sister for a few days which was cool because I basically only get to see her about once a year.
Another big thing is that I was finally able to get the Mega Man II episode up on all of the video services, So that's good. And last but not last I'll be done with my vacation soon, so that means more VGTO in the coming week. :)

See you in a few days

Some problems and an update

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 06:58:00 +0000

Well it's been a crazy week. For whatever reason I can't seem to get the show (Mega Man II) to upload to either Revver (old problem) or Youtube (New and annoying problem). I'm hoping to have it up soon, but in the mean time RetrowareTV will have to do.
Also Yesterday was my Birthday. I didn't really do anything special, but it did kick off a week long vacation that I plan to enjoy to the fullest. So far I have to say I'm off to a bad start lol. Today when I was eating something (I think it was a taco) one of my back teeth broke. So I had to spend a large part of the day at the dentist's office getting it repaired. :(
Hopefully the rest of my vacation will go better. I plan to record some audio for the show once my mouth feels better. I just wanted to keep all of you up to speed on where the show is at and let you know why I may not be as fast with my Email and stuff. Thanks for reading this and I'll be back to posting videos and answering questions in no time. :)

All the best,

-Ben

The Long Wait

videogametakeout@gmail.com (Ben1842) — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 17:44:00 +0000

I know it's been a few weeks since the last episode, but I just wanted to take some time off and gather my thoughts. I should have something out this week, so stay tuned. :)