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Subscribe now to never miss a beat in the MooseyGeek universe!noreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:40:27 -0700Blogger http://www.blogger.com38125http://www.mooseygeek.com/en-usnoMooseyGeek is here to talk about gaming, technology, movies, and more!noreply@blogger.comhttp://www.mooseygeek.com/2026/09/ibm-10-billion-quantum-investment-2029-fault-tolerant.htmlOpinion & EditorialTech Newsnoreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:03:49 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061398894443784492.post-316084417136549336<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 25px;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIi-Fh7h8erfcVRkNnuZXujbSW21p09BZnJcpeVPaOVZWjytbj_ZnsYJMzULDR-iQQmdB6BnstOLPBPeqHbsmmY0bXFLsa3bu4Oy3wuw0WBwRkykCawAJOE128yBLUIc0fMHeMwIEp5kxLyWd-00d7vTRCCTnGIVRPd6arIoKBuG9duz6kQW9-VwvFgJ14/s1600/ibm-quantum-starling-foundry-2029.jpg" alt="Conceptual visualization of IBM Quantum Starling cryogenic supercomputer and 300mm quantum wafer hardware" style="width: 100%; max-width: 1000px; height: auto; border-radius: 12px;" /> <p style="font-size: 0.82em; color: #8b949e !important; margin: 10px 0 0 0 !important; line-height: 1.4;"> <em>IBM has committed over $10 billion to build the world's first commercial, fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029.</em> </p> </div> <h2 style="color: #ffffff !important; font-size: 1.5em; margin: 25px 0 15px 0;">IBM’s Massive Quantum Pivot: What You Need to Know</h2> <p style="font-size: 0.8em; color: #8b949e !important; margin: 0 0 15px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #30363d; padding-bottom: 8px;"> <em>Disclosure: MooseyGeek may earn an affiliate commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.</em> </p> <p style="line-height: 1.7; color: #e6edf3 !important;">For more than a decade, quantum computing has occupied a strange, paradoxical space in enterprise technology. On paper, it promises to break modern cryptography, simulate molecular chemistry from the ground up, and solve computational logjams that would seize up the world's most powerful classical supercomputers. In reality, the entire ecosystem has been trapped in the NISQ era-Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum-where physical qubits are so fragile, unstable, and prone to thermal environmental noise that maintaining reliable calculations requires mind-boggling amounts of error suppression.</p> <p style="line-height: 1.7; color: #e6edf3 !important;">That era of speculative corporate science experiments is officially drawing to a close. In a landmark announcement, <a href="https://newsroom.ibm.com/2026-06-02-ibm-commits-more-than-10-billion-to-quantum-computing,-funding-its-roadmap-from-todays-leading-systems-to-the-worlds-first-fault-tolerant-quantum-computers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #58a6ff !important; text-decoration: underline;">IBM committed over $10 billion</a> over the next five years to fund its quantum roadmap, taking aim at a singular milestone: delivering the world's first commercial, fault-tolerant, large-scale quantum computer by 2029. This aggressive timeline lands immediately on the heels of a historic $2 billion U.S. Department of Commerce initiative that saw the federal government take unprecedented equity stakes in domestic quantum hardware and foundry pioneers. The transition from theoretical lab science to industrial-scale manufacturing has arrived, and the computing landscape is about to experience a massive paradigm shift.</p> <a name='more'></a> <h2>The $10 Billion Play: Engineering the End of Quantum Noise</h2> <p>To understand why IBM’s $10 billion pledge is shaking the high-performance computing world, it helps to strip away the corporate buzzwords and examine where quantum hardware currently stands. Today’s quantum processors boast physical qubit counts in the hundreds, and occasionally past the thousand-qubit threshold. However, raw qubit count has become a vanity metric. If qubits decohere and spit out errors after a handful of microsecond logic gates, running heavy industrial-grade algorithms remains practically impossible.</p> <p>Fault tolerance-the ability of a quantum machine to identify and correct physical errors in real time during computation-is the true holy grail. Achieving it requires constructing "logical qubits," which are robust virtual compute units formed by clustering dozens or hundreds of physical qubits together under sophisticated quantum error correction (QEC) schemes. IBM’s massive capital deployment directly funds the pivot away from noisy experiments into fully error-corrected logical computing systems.</p> <p>This capital allocation will not simply stay locked away in research journals. It is slated across dedicated research and development, physical cryogenic fabrication expansion, software ecosystem tooling, and targeted strategic acquisitions designed to clear the massive mechanical and engineering hurdles between where we stand today and 2029.</p> <h2>The Hardware Roadmap: From Heron to Starling and Blue Jay</h2> <p>Unlike nebulous pledges common in corporate press releases, IBM’s roadmap features definitive engineering nodes that establish concrete intermediate benchmarks on the path to commercial viability.</p> <table style="width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 25px 0; text-align: left; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #3a454d;"> <thead> <tr style="background-color: #161b22; color: #58a6ff;"> <th style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #3a454d;">Architecture / Target</th> <th style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #3a454d;">Target Year</th> <th style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #3a454d;">Compute Architecture</th> <th style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #3a454d;">Gate Operations & Objective</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr style="background-color: #21262d; color: #e6edf3;"> <td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #3a454d;"><strong>IBM Heron / System Two</strong></td> <td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #3a454d;">Active Baseline</td> <td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #3a454d;">5,000 gate operations (Tunable Couplers)</td> <td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #3a454d;">Multi-chip modular scaling; cross-chip quantum communication links.</td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: #1c2128; color: #e6edf3;"> <td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #3a454d;"><strong>Demonstrated Quantum Advantage</strong></td> <td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #3a454d;">2026–2027</td> <td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #3a454d;">Hybrid Classical-Quantum Clusters</td> <td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #3a454d;">Proving computational superiority over classical supercomputers in targeted molecular simulations.</td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: #21262d; color: #e6edf3;"> <td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #3a454d;"><strong>IBM Starling</strong></td> <td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #3a454d;">2029</td> <td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #3a454d;">~200 Logical Qubits (Fault-Tolerant)</td> <td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #3a454d;"><strong>100 Million Gates.</strong> The target for the first commercial, error-corrected quantum supercomputer.</td> </tr> <tr style="background-color: #1c2128; color: #e6edf3;"> <td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #3a454d;"><strong>IBM Blue Jay</strong></td> <td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #3a454d;">2033</td> <td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #3a454d;">2,000+ Logical Qubits</td> <td style="padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #3a454d;"><strong>1 Billion Gates.</strong> Industrial-scale utility addressing intractable global scientific models.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>The linchpin of this entire strategy is <strong>IBM Quantum Starling</strong>. Slated for deployment by 2029, Starling is engineered to run roughly 100 million gate operations across approximately 200 logical qubits-which translates to executing 20,000 times more complex operational circuits than existing noisy machines can handle. If Starling achieves its target metrics, it will mark the decisive transition point where quantum processors permanently outpace classical approximations for commercial workloads.</p> <h2>Anderon: Building the "TSMC of Quantum Computing"</h2> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; margin: 30px 0 25px 0 !important;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJAdENYuGiGxbK7P-bLmv94zIzuTdTJ0eGSHPoCjO-m1AKs6cGX29ZbZELC9EGHwB6TxBFv0mzx5ftIr9_Y-w-GFazsJ9ycZo3lK8iCIlEkVyoLz_bbW7L8kTrC4cnjasuKVMzxL1aH9BELW1HaFdee3GoINzMqRX2C316Hqe_jdx9gvVsG9c-CmU62lbp/s400/IBM_Quantum_System_Two_banner.v2.jpg" alt="Official IBM 300mm quantum wafer fabrication line at the Albany NanoTech Complex for Anderon foundry" style="width: 100%; max-width: 1000px; height: auto; border-radius: 10px; display: block; margin: 0 auto;" /> <p style="font-size: 0.82em; color: #8b949e !important; margin: 10px 0 0 0 !important; line-height: 1.4;"> <em>The IBM Quantum System modular architecture designed for enterprise data center integration. Image credit: IBM.</em> </p> </div> <p>The most strategically critical component of IBM's announcement is not the headline $10 billion figure itself-it is the industrial manufacturing infrastructure being erected to support it. Anchored in Albany, New York, IBM is spinning up a standalone pure-play quantum chip foundry named <strong>Anderon</strong>.</p> <p>Historically, emerging quantum developers had to engineer, fabricate, and package their own proprietary physical chips, resulting in massive capital burn and bottlenecks across fragmented research facilities. Anderon changes the supply chain dynamics completely by adopting the open-foundry model that established Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) as the backbone of modern classical computing.</p> <h3>Key Pillars of the Anderon Foundry Model:</h3> <ul> <li><strong>300mm Industrial Wafer Lines:</strong> Moving away from fragile, bespoke small-batch wafer fabrication toward standardized 300mm cleanroom semiconductor lines equipped for industrial throughput.</li> <li><strong>Modality-Agnostic Substrates:</strong> While initial foundry shuttles will prioritize IBM’s superconducting qubits and associated cryogenic CMOS wiring, the long-term vision aims to offer lithography and process design kits (PDKs) to competing developers across multiple modalities.</li> <li><strong>Public-Private Co-Investment:</strong> The venture is seeded with $1 billion from the U.S. CHIPS Act incentives, matched dollar-for-dollar by $1 billion of IBM’s direct cash, intellectual property, and engineering assets.</li> </ul> <p>By establishing a dedicated domestic fabrication foundry, IBM positions itself to collect recurring manufacturing revenue across the entire industry, effectively turning its hardware fabrication into a critical utility regardless of which computing modality captures specific market segments.</p> <h2>The U.S. Government's Unprecedented Equity Play</h2> <p>Corporate capital is only one side of this development. In a sharp departure from standard non-dilutive government research grants, the U.S. Department of Commerce committed $2.013 billion in CHIPS and Science Act funding across nine leading domestic quantum players-and took minority, non-controlling equity stakes as part of the agreement.</p> <p>Alongside the $1 billion awarded to IBM's foundry venture and $375 million granted to GlobalFoundries to establish complementary multi-modality fabrication capacity, the Commerce Department inked landmark deals with seven pure-play quantum firms:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Rigetti Computing ($100M):</strong> Targeting superconducting systems, with the government securing an equity stake of roughly 7.74 million common shares.</li> <li><strong>D-Wave Quantum ($100M):</strong> Scaling superconducting annealing and gate-model architectures.</li> <li><strong>Quantinuum ($100M):</strong> Advancing trapped-ion fault-tolerant architectures and optical integrated systems.</li> <li><strong>Atom Computing ($100M):</strong> Accelerating neutral-atom hardware arrays scaling past tens of thousands of qubits.</li> <li><strong>Infleqtion ($100M):</strong> Advancing quantum sensors and neutral-atom components.</li> <li><strong>PsiQuantum ($100M):</strong> Scaling fault-tolerant silicon photonics architecture.</li> <li><strong>Diraq (Up to $38M):</strong> Accelerating silicon-spin quantum dot architectures.</li> </ul> <p>By taking actual equity stakes, the federal government is treating quantum supremacy not merely as an academic exercise, but as a critical pillar of national security, economic resilience, and strategic infrastructure. The message is unmistakable: sovereign nations cannot afford to fall behind in post-quantum cryptography, materials synthesis, and intelligence analysis.</p> <h2>Software Dominance: Why Qiskit Still Holds the Crown</h2> <p>Hardware without software is merely expensive scrap metal chilling inside a dilution refrigerator. A major reason IBM can aggressively commit $10 billion to its hardware timeline is its near-monopoly on the software layer. IBM's open-source <strong>Qiskit</strong> development kit is currently utilized by an estimated 70% of quantum software developers worldwide.</p> <p>To date, the Qiskit runtime environment has executed over 4 trillion quantum circuits across IBM’s active global fleet of more than 90 deployed systems. By standardizing the programming language, transpiler optimizations, and hardware abstractions before fault-tolerant machines even exit the cleanroom, IBM ensures that when the Starling architecture lights up in 2029, enterprise workflows and algorithmic pipelines will already be written and waiting to run.</p> <hr style="border: 0; height: 1px; background: #e0e0e0; margin: 30px 0;" /> <div style="background-color: #21262d; border-left: 4px solid #58a6ff; border-radius: 4px; padding: 14px 18px; margin: 25px 0; font-size: 0.9em; color: #e6edf3;"> <strong style="color: #ffffff;">Source Reference:</strong> Read the official announcement via the <a href="https://newsroom.ibm.com/2026-06-02-ibm-commits-more-than-10-billion-to-quantum-computing,-funding-its-roadmap-from-todays-leading-systems-to-the-worlds-first-fault-tolerant-quantum-computers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: underline;">IBM Newsroom Press Release</a>. </div> <p><em>What are your thoughts on IBM's 2029 timeline and the government taking direct stakes in tech hardware? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!</em></p> <br /><br /> <div class="moosey-discord-card" style="background-color: #161b22 !important; background: #161b22 !important; border: 1px solid #30363d !important; border-top: 5px solid #5865f2 !important; border-radius: 12px !important; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 0px 10px 25px; margin-top: 50px; padding: 30px; text-align: center;"> <h3 style="color: #ffffff !important; font-family: Ubuntu, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.4em;">Ready Up. Antlers Up.</h3> <p style="color: #c9d1d9 !important; font-family: Ubuntu, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 auto 25px; max-width: 500px;"> Join <strong style="color: #ffffff !important;">Moosey Nation</strong> on Discord for real-time tech alerts, gaming deals, and community vibes. </p> <a href="https://discord.gg/7G4Qzwe" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="background-color: #5865f2 !important; border-radius: 50px; box-shadow: rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.35) 0px 4px 14px; color: #ffffff !important; display: inline-block; font-family: Ubuntu, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; padding: 14px 32px; text-decoration: none;"> Join the Discord Community </a> <div style="border-top: 1px dashed #30363d !important; margin-top: 30px; padding-top: 20px;"> <p style="text-align: center; margin: 0; font-size: 0.9em; color: #8b949e !important; font-family: Ubuntu, sans-serif;"> <strong style="color: #c9d1d9 !important;">Next Up:</strong> <a href="https://mooseygeek.com/2026/04/the-death-of-ownership-amazon-luna.html" style="color: #58a6ff !important; text-decoration: underline;">The Death of Ownership? Amazon Luna Scraps Game Store and Third-Party Subs</a> </p> </div> </div>0http://www.mooseygeek.com/2026/05/galactic-gear-star-wars-amazon-store-2026.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Tue, 5 May 2026 15:05:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061398894443784492.post-5711548635884967479<div><img alt="Star Wars May the 4th" border="0" src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/al-na-9d5791cf-3faf/ddf102e1-96a1-44ee-bdb1-382853edc8bf._CR0%2C0%2C3000%2C600_SX1500_.jpg"><br><span>photo from Amazon store</span></div> <p>The Star Wars universe is expanding, and the official <a href="https://amzn.to/4wcn41K" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Star Wars Amazon Store</b></a> is currently dropping some of the best gear we've seen for May 4th. Whether you're building out a streaming space or hunting for that next grail piece, there is plenty of <b>lightsaber action</b> to go around.<span></span></p><p></p> <div> <h3>1. Smart Home: The Mandalorian Echo Series<br><br><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTHQn5FfNECWLxLYY2VALFSLeqLq3kIRoZMc0NgDdwMJmCXwDZeakzkdq1FjOcaWGRLBLuOOrrN_El6N0A2GSsl4Ch0gOXDbl0j1ROdpu9UYBosximj24i0FsC6M13Dr7Z0SPEjHWpNi4vpdHrjxRumfoGOwhdvrgHQw7c_k4NVjVz1wcpOnnqDt7yeIdy/s800/mando_grogu.png"><img alt="The Mandalorian Echo Series" border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTHQn5FfNECWLxLYY2VALFSLeqLq3kIRoZMc0NgDdwMJmCXwDZeakzkdq1FjOcaWGRLBLuOOrrN_El6N0A2GSsl4Ch0gOXDbl0j1ROdpu9UYBosximj24i0FsC6M13Dr7Z0SPEjHWpNi4vpdHrjxRumfoGOwhdvrgHQw7c_k4NVjVz1wcpOnnqDt7yeIdy/w400-h150/mando_grogu.png" width="400"></a></div><br></h3> <p>Amazon’s exclusive Echo Dot stands are more than just plastic; they’re functional desk art. The <b>Mandalorian Helmet</b> and <b>Grogu</b> stands are designed to illuminate when you engage with Alexa, creating a high-value aesthetic for any tech-focused setup.</p> <p><a href="https://amzn.to/4tSIEH3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>➤ View the Mandalorian Echo Collection here</b></a></p> </div> <div> <h3>2. The Black Series: Premium Collectibles<br><br></h3> <p></p><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7huCJOVD-AGftgo_MbZ0u6LbTU7m0UYQ-JofqGk166nOEJXqDV9Lgflw09B2A78KpQ5kQQXwK32wRVMzCqUUqUC4jyZrswnL5qzksjG6Nu43LdnPXa3w8iwId-Dcto6hV_YSI2RNpMdCr-J-6VJIIwmJ1gJb5JOeXHskpr-Os_1DbhlWKAvt9wh56tln3/s1464/black_series_helmets.png"><img alt="Black Series Helmets" border="0" height="84" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7huCJOVD-AGftgo_MbZ0u6LbTU7m0UYQ-JofqGk166nOEJXqDV9Lgflw09B2A78KpQ5kQQXwK32wRVMzCqUUqUC4jyZrswnL5qzksjG6Nu43LdnPXa3w8iwId-Dcto6hV_YSI2RNpMdCr-J-6VJIIwmJ1gJb5JOeXHskpr-Os_1DbhlWKAvt9wh56tln3/w400-h84/black_series_helmets.png" width="400"></a></div><br>For the serious collectors in <b>Moosey Nation</b>, the Black Series remains the gold standard. The 2026 releases feature incredible detail on the <b>Imperial Death Trooper</b> and the <b>Mandalorian’s Beskar helmet</b>. These premium electronic helmets are perfect for background "set dressing" for content creators.<p></p> <p><a href="https://amzn.to/4dp1G1Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>➤ Check out the latest Black Series Helmets</b></a></p> </div> <div> <h3>3. LEGO Star Wars: Building the Iconography</h3> <p>The LEGO lineup this year is massive. The standout is the 1,931-piece <b>TIE Interceptor</b>, a build that offers architectural complexity and a striking shelf presence. For those who prefer the newer era, the <b>N-1 Starfighter</b> continues to be a top-tier choice for its sleek design.</p> <p><a href="https://amzn.to/4nhtd94" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>➤ Explore LEGO Star Wars Sets on Amazon</b></a></p> </div> <p>What’s the centerpiece of your collection right now? Let’s talk about it in the comments. <b>Ready Up. Antlers Up!</b></p> <hr> <p><i>As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.</i></p>0http://www.mooseygeek.com/2026/04/star-wars-celebration-2027-los-angeles-dates-tickets.htmlLACCStar Wars CelebrationStar Wars Universenoreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:53:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061398894443784492.post-212115936792793643<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img alt="Star Wars Celebration 2027 Los Angeles" border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="808" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGUWBGJ3yNwaY5M_sAJMeaW_DUzvtGQUAUf3kE0HGMid5yaxu3j0pCfEOngiuC2Q64y1bDqXauRoZXoyRrU_mrPwfZceohXQ1CLPTge4TzJmXlLhgjm-bPeEa9DQr12OdXTzkRY_8an9SbgfTStf9AMPFddj6xo1Lkk9tedmAJZ7AhisQlwaYepLBETP7X/w640-h400/star-wars-celebration-2027.png" width="640" /> </div> <h2><a href="http://www.starwarscelebration.com" target="_blank">Star Wars Celebration</a> 2027: The Force Returns to Los Angeles!</h2> <p>The rumors are true, and the coordinates are set. <strong>Star Wars Celebration is officially coming to the Los Angeles Convention Center on April 1-4, 2027!</strong> After the upcoming 2025 event in Japan, we have been waiting to hear when the ultimate fan experience would return to US soil. While we have had a bit of a gap in annual stateside conventions recently, the wait is finally almost over. Los Angeles is about to become the center of the galaxy for four incredible days of announcements, immersive exhibits, and community.<span></span></p> <h3>Watch the Official Announcement</h3> <p>Get a glimpse of the excitement headed our way in 2027:</p> <div style="height: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; max-width: 100%; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 56.25%; position: relative;"> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/v1_wpBfQK1U" style="border: 0; height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;"></iframe> </div> <h3>Everything You Need to Know</h3> <p>Whether you are a Jedi Master or a Padawan attending your first show, here are the vital stats for your planning:</p> <ul> <li><strong>When:</strong> April 1 - 4, 2027</li> <li><strong>Where:</strong> <a href="https://www.laconventioncenter.com/events/detail/star-wars-celebration-2027" target="_blank">Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC)</a></li> <li><strong>Tickets Go On Sale:</strong> May 6, 2026</li> </ul> <h4>Ticket Pricing Breakdown</h4> <ul> <li><strong>Jedi Master VIP:</strong> $1,210.99 (Includes 30-minute early entry, guaranteed panel seating, and exclusive merch)</li> <li><strong>Adult 4-Day Pass:</strong> $260.99</li> <li><strong>Adult Single Day:</strong> $76 (Thursday) | $91 (Fri/Sat/Sun)</li> <li><strong>Kids 4-Day Pass:</strong> $105.99</li> <li><strong>Kids Single Day:</strong> $36 (Thursday) | $46 (Fri/Sat/Sun)</li> </ul> <h3>A Return to Our Roots</h3> <p>It feels like a lifetime ago since we were all together at the last California-based Celebration in Anaheim back in 2022. That event was a massive turning point for the community, bringing us back together after a long hiatus. While we have missed having a yearly home-base tradition, coming back to the iconic LACC: which has hosted legendary events for decades: feels like the perfect way to reignite that spark.</p> <h3>What to Expect</h3> <p>Expect the LACC to be packed with:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Major Studio Announcements:</strong> Future films and <a href="https://www.disneyplus.com" target="_blank">Disney+</a> series reveals.</li> <li><strong>The Show Floor:</strong> Exclusive merchandise, world-class cosplayers, and interactive props.</li> <li><strong>Celebrity Guests:</strong> Autograph and photo-op opportunities with the stars of the saga.</li> <li><strong>Fan Panels:</strong> Deep dives into the lore, droid building, and more.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Pro-Tip:</strong> Make sure to <a href="https://www.starwarscelebration.com/en-us/show-info/join-our-newsletter.html" target="_blank">join the official newsletter</a> to get alerts the second hotel blocks and additional guest announcements drop.</p> <p>Are you planning to make the trek to LA in 2027? Which era of Star Wars are you hoping to see get the most spotlight? Let us know in the comments below!</p> <div style="background-color: #e0dccf; border-color: rgb(88, 101, 242) rgb(209, 205, 191) rgb(209, 205, 191); border-image: initial; border-radius: 15px; border-style: solid; border-top: 5px solid #5865f2; border-width: 5px 1px 1px; border: 1px solid rgb(209, 205, 191); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 10px 25px; margin-top: 50px; padding: 30px; text-align: center;"> <h3 style="color: #2c3338; font-family: Ubuntu, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 0px;">Ready Up. Antlers Up.</h3> <p style="color: #444c56; font-family: Ubuntu, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0px auto 25px; max-width: 500px;"> Join <strong>Moosey Nation</strong> on Discord for real-time tech alerts, gaming deals, and community vibes. </p> <a href="https://discord.gg/7G4Qzwe" style="background-color: #5865f2; border-radius: 50px; box-shadow: rgba(88, 101, 242, 0.39) 0px 4px 14px 0px; color: white; display: inline-block; font-family: Ubuntu, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; padding: 15px 35px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> Join the Discord Community </a> <div style="border-top: 1px dashed rgb(192, 188, 174); margin-top: 30px; padding-top: 20px;"> <p><span face="Ubuntu, sans-serif" style="color: #586069; font-size: 14px;"> <strong>Next Up:</strong>&nbsp;</span><span face="Ubuntu, sans-serif" style="color: #586069;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://www.mooseygeek.com/2026/04/marvel-defenders-viewing-order.html" style="color: #5865f2; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">The 160-Hour Marvel Marathon: My Ultimate 40-Day Viewing Order</a></span></span></p> </div> </div> <script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles 2027 Official Announcement", "description": "Official teaser for Star Wars Celebration 2027 coming to the Los Angeles Convention Center.", "thumbnailUrl": "https://img.youtube.com/vi/v1_wpBfQK1U/maxresdefault.jpg", "uploadDate": "2026-04-16T12:00:00Z", "duration": "PT0M31S", "embedUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/embed/v1_wpBfQK1U" } </script>0http://www.mooseygeek.com/2026/04/the-death-of-ownership-amazon-luna.htmlAmazon LunaCloud GamingGamingTech Newsnoreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:17:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061398894443784492.post-5117845769203306998<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; margin: -25px auto 20px auto;"> <img alt="Amazon Luna Logo Cloud Gaming Pivot 2026" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv5RpnNDlsnE6qH1IBOvi3y9fjkrXTKifyQuvd0CxFWQh2sjXoN3DUcHREjXxbusx78ktGS3QDE8TNjxK1rSlqU_PV-cMkzGQ8U6FtIHC6AjxRQIMjYj4VYrB3HL_Ir8Adkz6d6BynOdU1JiLQDynJsGV05NtyhyphenhyphenxRaItQEiAdi7fxKE5aEeuz4wrv6D96/s1920/Luna_AppTile_FTV_AmazonEndorsed.png" style="max-height: 300px; object-fit: cover;" /> </div> <h2>Amazon Luna’s Massive Pivot: What You Need to Know</h2> <p>Amazon has just sent shockwaves through the cloud gaming community. In a surprise update effective <b>April 10, 2026</b>, Amazon Luna is officially transitioning away from being a digital storefront and moving toward a strictly subscription-based model.</p> <p>If you’ve been using Luna to buy individual games or as a hub for your <a href="https://store.ubisoft.com" target="_blank">Ubisoft+</a> or <a href="https://www.jackboxgames.com/" target="_blank">Jackbox subscriptions</a>, the landscape has just changed permanently. Here is the breakdown of the timeline and what it means for your digital library.</p> <hr /> <h3>The Sunset Timeline</h3> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiusxUFHhNPFygjjCYjzh0amR5WVpvL1qsE6RbWVq1PJG8MU8xz8mqtd1BCjXg4wKnk-_bw0RISSYnvX70ShhWznidfe8iBSwEOGSjy1dM-K6QbbN1MnW6p1GSpUkkoVO1qpuiItnAtq5g_NIorQleAf9DINAznT2ZpSCQ9SRwG2dsiKKVYdg-SbBECJgij/s805/image_2026-04-12_040203880.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img alt="Amazon Luna Jackbox Games Not Available Notice" border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="805" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiusxUFHhNPFygjjCYjzh0amR5WVpvL1qsE6RbWVq1PJG8MU8xz8mqtd1BCjXg4wKnk-_bw0RISSYnvX70ShhWznidfe8iBSwEOGSjy1dM-K6QbbN1MnW6p1GSpUkkoVO1qpuiItnAtq5g_NIorQleAf9DINAznT2ZpSCQ9SRwG2dsiKKVYdg-SbBECJgij/w640-h398/image_2026-04-12_040203880.png" width="640" style="border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0px 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);" /> </a> <p style="font-size: 14px; color: #bbb; font-style: italic; margin-top: 10px;">The "Not Available" message now appearing for third-party subscriptions like Jackbox.</p> </div> <ul> <li><b>April 10, 2026:</b> Amazon has officially disabled the "game stores," individual game purchases, and the ability to sign up for third-party subscriptions through the platform.</li> <li><b>June 10, 2026:</b> This is the final cutoff. Any games you currently own or any third-party subscription benefits you currently access will no longer be available via the Luna cloud.</li> <li><b>September 8, 2026:</b> Your game save data will remain available for download via the settings section until this date. After this, it's gone for good.</li> </ul> <blockquote> <b>Note:</b> While you lose cloud access on Luna, you still "own" the games on their native platforms (like Ubisoft Connect, GOG, or the EA App). You just won't be able to stream them through Amazon anymore. </blockquote> <h3>A Shift to "Premium"</h3> <p>Amazon is streamlining the service into two main tiers: <b>Luna Standard</b> (included with Prime) and <b>Luna Premium</b>. To ease the transition, they are offering a free Luna Premium subscription to existing community members.</p> <p><b>Is cloud gaming ownership a lie? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!</b></p> <hr /> <p><i>Stay tuned to <b>MooseyGeek</b> for more tech updates and deep dives into the future of gaming.</i></p>0http://www.mooseygeek.com/2026/04/marvel-defenders-viewing-order.htmlEntertainmentMCUStreaming Guidenoreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Tue, 7 Apr 2026 23:01:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061398894443784492.post-5041854317752625303<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; margin: -25px auto 20px auto;"> <img alt="Marvel Defenders Saga Complete Viewing Order" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMwYKdAJ0Iqw4E2trwZp7IOvalU0jyw8dhPOn_yCwbS9LvfLdAry-aALn2lkqM4fqvN4cb2waKsb4yJQi6HB75a4QFByz3imWP8-xrzfGsKeG9PGRuYYrAgs9N7_Bcykldkf9IWs0rhnjko7thhnDQPcoPho5r4MQVR-lpgNzKWAhoQNW_Lka_OqMFqLjn/w640-h360/dd_jj_lc_if.png" style="max-height: 300px; object-fit: cover;"/>📷<span style="font-size: x-small;">Credit: Marvel Netflix</span></div> <br />With <i>Daredevil: Born Again</i> finally bringing Matt Murdock back home to the MCU, I knew it was time for a massive rewatch. The problem? If you’ve ever looked at the "Defenders Saga," the timeline can get pretty overwhelming if you don't have a plan.<p></p> <p>I’ve been looking around online at different watch orders, comparing the release dates against the fan-recommended narrative lists, and I’ve settled on what I think is the <b>absolute best way</b> to experience these.</p> <p>This isn't just about chronology; it’s about making sure the character introductions, like Luke Cage showing up in <i>Jessica Jones</i>, and the major shifts, like Frank Castle’s debut, actually land with the right impact as the story unfolds.</p> <hr /> <h2>The Game Plan</h2> <p>If you’re thinking about joining me, just a heads-up: this is a serious grind. We’re looking at roughly <b>150 to 160 hours</b> of gritty, street-level action.</p> <p>I did the math: if you commit to 4 hours a day, you can knock this out in about 40 days. If you're on a tighter schedule and only have 2 hours a day, you're looking at a much longer journey.</p> <h3>The Marathon Stats</h3> <table border="1" cellpadding="10" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid rgb(68, 68, 68); color: white; width: 100%;"> <thead> <tr style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: #333333;"> <th style="text-align: left;">Daily Watch Time</th> <th style="text-align: left;">Estimated Completion</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(68, 68, 68);"><b>2 Hours / Day</b></td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(68, 68, 68);">~78-80 Days</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(68, 68, 68);"><b>3 Hours / Day</b></td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(68, 68, 68);">~52-54 Days</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(68, 68, 68);"><b>4 Hours / Day</b></td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(68, 68, 68);">~39-40 Days</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(68, 68, 68);"><b>Weekend Warrior (8 hrs/wknd)</b></td> <td style="border: 1px solid rgb(68, 68, 68);">~5 Months</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <hr /> <h2><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="958" data-original-width="1704" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGGBuiZOx3FR4lXSQUtrJHt3nxAbXZcZI0-6GE1W6FY7DjTDj6DGFKNbMc31LPGM_e9g_P7RypFcEeHK8OSELUSMbN6f_9iOe-jiuZnl1TB0UCZIBAnJMm1gn3-DQOkbf38Cwy09_Luh2WhFTQ41JLCt93idQ1yk7db_I-DxPIuz4y8wIg-Sc1mXYwWmLS/w640-h360/murdock_fisk.png" style="border-radius: 8px;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">📷<span style="font-size: x-small;">Credit: Marvel Netflix</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br />The "Moosey-Approved" Viewing Order</h2> <p>After sifting through the options, this is the list I’m using to keep the story flow tight:</p> <ol> <li><b>Daredevil (Season 1)</b> - The gold standard.</li> <li><b>Jessica Jones (Season 1)</b> - Introduces Luke Cage.</li> <li><b>Daredevil (Season 2)</b> - The debut of The Punisher.</li> <li><b>Luke Cage (Season 1)</b> - Action moves to Harlem.</li> <li><b>Iron Fist (Season 1)</b> - Love it or hate it, it’s the direct setup for the <i>Defenders</i>.</li> <li><b>The Defenders</b> - The core team-up. This is the essential bridge to get you to Daredevil Season 3.</li> <li><b>The Punisher (Season 1)</b> - Frank Castle finally goes solo.</li> <li><b>Jessica Jones (Season 2)</b> - Digging into the past.</li> <li><b>Luke Cage (Season 2)</b> - Features one of the best villains in the saga (Bushmaster).</li> <li><b>Iron Fist (Season 2)</b> - A massive step up from the first season.</li> <li><b>Daredevil (Season 3)</b> - The "grand finale" of the original run.</li> <li><b>The Punisher (Season 2)</b> - Pure, tactical mayhem.</li> <li><b>Jessica Jones (Season 3)</b> - The final chapter of the Netflix era.</li> <li><b>Daredevil: Born Again</b> - The new era begins.</li> </ol> <hr /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="The Punisher Frank Castle Tactical Marvel" border="0" data-original-height="506" data-original-width="898" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI7jueG9JS4hqewC1fi-EDB63vpNZtPxsgmRNK9dAmNZWphYgacFmDuj4VE9w45iA3_gMArMesygZi4H9jn7frwmJqUvKr4AW-sHhkbs4gMXGcMVsw-86L91TQ3e1p3LMBhAE1dD9igvBMkGKrwVzgaTBotCycUTjTpA2I-DMyzh705Mx_d39Bch8WVh0x/w640-h360/frankcastle_dd_s2.png" style="border-radius: 8px;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">📷<span style="font-size: x-small;">Credit: Marvel Netflix</span></td></tr></tbody></table> <h2>Staying Organized</h2> <p>I’ve already loaded this entire list into a checklist in <b>Google Keep</b> so I can track my progress season by season. I also use <b>Trakt</b> to log my actual watch time and sync my progress across devices. If you want to see exactly which episode I’m on in real-time, you can <a href="https://app.trakt.tv/profile/mooseygeek?mode=media" target="_blank">follow my progress on Trakt here</a>.</p> <p>There’s so much connective tissue between these shows, like Claire Temple appearing in almost all of them, that you really have to stay organized or you’ll lose the thread.</p> <p><b>Ready Up. Antlers Up.</b> Are you taking the challenge with me? I'll be hanging out in the <b>MooseyNation Discord</b> if you want to talk theories or just vent about how good the Kingpin is as a villain.</p> <p><i>Let me know in the comments which series you think aged the best!</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p>Finished the Defenders? Switch gears to a galaxy far, far away with my [<a href="https://www.mooseygeek.com/2026/03/maul-shadow-lord-trailer-reaction.html">Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord trailer breakdown</a>] for a look at the return of Sam Witwer.</p>0http://www.mooseygeek.com/2026/03/spiderman-brand-new-day-trailer-mutation-analysis.htmlEntertainmentMCUTech UpdatesTrailer Reactionnoreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:21:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061398894443784492.post-5492924308819746657<article> <div style="text-align: center; margin-top: -50px !important; margin-bottom: 15px !important; display: block; clear: both;"> <img alt="Spider-Man NYC emotional detachment shot" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjNMSqUqRgwy-3ymnr_3IK0P5GIxb8uIHlJRz4ER7A7Uihahmkb625pxe7DzObxDZL-65tkecNvosZOsOTX_yrBekcfqliqSaTOBEK2BnjPWZ-gsryz2ustAFgyNKN1HrFF1-cnKwdYV_ed_58P6W8459UGMIH451lrj5h8V_kbXTmQIXihymKJfjn0zasQ=w640-h347" style="max-width: 640px !important; width: 100% !important; height: auto !important; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); display: inline-block;" /> <p style="font-size: 12px; color: #888; margin-top: 10px; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5; max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"> Echoes of Miles Morales? This stunning opening shot mirrors the 'upside-down' isolation of the Spider-Verse, highlighting Peter’s emotional detachment from NYC. </p> </div> <h2 style="border-bottom: 2px solid rgb(68, 68, 68); color: #d10000; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.8em; padding-bottom: 10px;"> <br />The Spider-Mutation: Breaking Down the 'Brand New Day' Trailer </h2> <p style="font-size: 1.1em; line-height: 1.6;"> The Marvel Cinematic Universe is about to get a lot more "enhanced." The first trailer for <strong>Spider-Man: Brand New Day</strong> has officially dropped, and it’s clear that the friendly neighborhood hero we knew from the "Home" trilogy is gone. In his place is an adult Peter Parker, living in the shadows of a New York City that has completely forgotten his name.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a> <p></p><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8TZMtslA3UY" style="width: 100%; max-width: 800px; border: none; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);" youtube-src-id="8TZMtslA3UY"> </iframe> </div><br /> <h3 style="border-left: 3px solid rgb(209, 0, 0); padding-left: 10px;">A Gritty Fresh Start: Nylon Over Nano</h3> <p style="line-height: 1.6;"> Four years have passed since the multiversal chaos of <em>No Way Home</em>. Peter is now navigating a "Brand New Day" status quo - a nod to the 2008 comic run that reset his life. He has no Stark-tech, no digital footprint, and most importantly, no "Avengers safety net." The trailer shows him in a cramped apartment, sewing his own cloth suit and struggling to balance a minimum-wage life with a full-time vigilante career. </p> <div style="background-color: #222222; border-left: 6px solid rgb(209, 0, 0); border-radius: 4px; margin: 25px 0px; padding: 25px;"> <h4 style="color: white; font-size: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px;">The Evolution: From Gadgets to Genetics</h4> <p style="color: white; line-height: 1.6;"> The most significant reveal is Peter’s <strong>physical evolution</strong>. Without Stark’s mechanical web-shooters, Peter is forced to adapt. The trailer explicitly shows him producing <strong>organic webbing</strong>—a dormant trait likely triggered by his multiversal exposure.</p><p style="color: white; line-height: 1.6;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5L49YBXr3bMyToC5cOM2z81kMA8XkPfZ5VTkX-8w1qDsS5cJgHOuPWi7OlfBCx4d1z2d1zQ45LvrF3Valt7k6GeXI96b6Ovd5lf-tI3jwSBKR69Ax7fiDxnnPJKvIvXfpgoVG7NrnH4XlK9G_v15UtC2m_Kebgne1s9zhToPNBVD3u-p9gVEIlTIvZC1b" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="491" data-original-width="1074" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg5L49YBXr3bMyToC5cOM2z81kMA8XkPfZ5VTkX-8w1qDsS5cJgHOuPWi7OlfBCx4d1z2d1zQ45LvrF3Valt7k6GeXI96b6Ovd5lf-tI3jwSBKR69Ax7fiDxnnPJKvIvXfpgoVG7NrnH4XlK9G_v15UtC2m_Kebgne1s9zhToPNBVD3u-p9gVEIlTIvZC1b=w400-h183" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Notice the subtle shift in Peter’s iris—is this the first sign of his physiological evolution into the Mutant Saga?</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="color: white; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0px;">Bruce Banner makes a heavy-hitting appearance, flatly telling Peter his DNA is "mutating." This isn't just a physical change; it’s the MCU’s first major step toward the <strong>Mutant Saga</strong>. </p> </div> <h3 style="border-left: 3px solid rgb(209, 0, 0); padding-left: 10px;">The DODC: A New Mutant Threat?</h3> <p style="line-height: 1.6;"> The Department of Damage Control (DODC) has come a long way from cleaning up alien scrap. They’ve morphed into a high-tech regulatory agency that now polices "enhanced individuals." They seem to be hunting the mysterious character played by <strong>Sadie Sink</strong>, who possesses omega-level psionic powers. Whether she’s the MCU’s Jean Grey or Typhoid Mary, the DODC’s pursuit signals a dark era for mutants in New York. </p> <h3 style="border-left: 3px solid rgb(209, 0, 0); padding-left: 10px;">Frank Castle &amp; The Street War</h3> <p style="line-height: 1.6;"> The street-level stakes are real. <strong>Jon Bernthal’s Punisher</strong> returns, and his chemistry with Spidey suggests they’ve been clashing for years during the four-year gap. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJy8QEnu-txE1J_XO_JQOmcAnf9XmvppNiFL0fmA80tiRMjATGihmCIml9IpArloXX_Qg1s3hGztjUw4urT4hEWHwcFFKZdeYwTSw1Qjva8QZvYXX_3qJvGZ0W4YZMmZXV3Rh9pUPtKaQUjCgNJ8KuBdbBv3O-Y5D6BqGvd21wPDInAtWW3o-1Iw-aCAil" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="541" data-original-width="1274" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJy8QEnu-txE1J_XO_JQOmcAnf9XmvppNiFL0fmA80tiRMjATGihmCIml9IpArloXX_Qg1s3hGztjUw4urT4hEWHwcFFKZdeYwTSw1Qjva8QZvYXX_3qJvGZ0W4YZMmZXV3Rh9pUPtKaQUjCgNJ8KuBdbBv3O-Y5D6BqGvd21wPDInAtWW3o-1Iw-aCAil=w640-h272" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Hand returns in comic-accurate red. Are they hunting Spider-Man, or is someone else trapped in that cell?</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Combine that with the return of <strong>Michael Mando’s Scorpion</strong> and rumors of a massive prison break involving <strong>The Hand</strong>, and Peter is being squeezed from every corner of the underworld. <p></p><p style="line-height: 1.6;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYO_gyfR9Px2dgkUHP8NSo-M3_aAzZJTCq74swyzmS4D0jIvzfmCnXzYu2sjrHwRFlbwt0Bur_4sx2pbXNwsbZ1ml_Xob-LIyzp54NWMiIKgtWI-m4NH8f_-mgbk2_9MorXYsX9IKQCJyxIMk32XsAjvG7PVN6JkeI8fpbVXcjPKQqo42if_mVQCk6qsRR" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="543" data-original-width="1031" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgYO_gyfR9Px2dgkUHP8NSo-M3_aAzZJTCq74swyzmS4D0jIvzfmCnXzYu2sjrHwRFlbwt0Bur_4sx2pbXNwsbZ1ml_Xob-LIyzp54NWMiIKgtWI-m4NH8f_-mgbk2_9MorXYsX9IKQCJyxIMk32XsAjvG7PVN6JkeI8fpbVXcjPKQqo42if_mVQCk6qsRR=w640-h338" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">A ghost in his own life: Peter stands before MJ’s investigation board as she inches closer to the truth</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p> <h3 style="border-left: 3px solid rgb(209, 0, 0); padding-left: 10px;">MJ’s "Phantom" Memories</h3> <p style="line-height: 1.6;"> Despite the memory wipe, the trailer ends on a haunting note. MJ is still wearing the broken Black Dahlia necklace, and she has an investigative "conspiracy wall" in her apartment. She might not remember "Peter Parker," but she’s obsessively tracking Spider-Man, trying to piece together the gaps in her history. </p> <hr style="background: rgb(68, 68, 68); border: 0px; height: 1px; margin: 40px 0px;" /> <p style="color: #d10000; font-size: 1.2em; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"> Ready Up. Antlers Up. </p> </article> <script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Spider-Man 4: Brand New Day - Official Trailer", "description": "Watch the official trailer for Spider-Man 4: Brand New Day, followed by the MooseyGeek breakdown of organic webs and the mutant saga.", "thumbnailUrl": [ "https://img.youtube.com/vi/8TZMtslA3UY/maxresdefault.jpg" ], "uploadDate": "2026-03-24T10:00:00Z", "duration": "PT2M45S", "contentUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TZMtslA3UY", "embedUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/embed/8TZMtslA3UY", "potentialAction": { "@type": "WatchAction", "target": "https://www.mooseygeek.com/2026/03/spider-man-4-breakdown.html" } } </script>0http://www.mooseygeek.com/2026/03/maul-shadow-lord-trailer-reaction.htmlDisney PlusStar Wars UniverseTrailer Reactionnoreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:16:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061398894443784492.post-688291172565525412<div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Pr4eJajIgdrwvVTpGF7NY7C3XxsJhQCDQjhQ3IIT92L5q9S9Ased-KQEBvkZfDwEEp7GAhZB0RH4RBb4odJEzNuoqfgkxEU-MSVohvuAGWgBVXqErugCJLg4gsOEjfWq0nQ2Ra0gUEttw7Qtvc4_1fhmoR7FbS6q5RqZKOHQNgqW38bCdOrBOLKmEEjm/s1200/maul-shadow-lord-teaser-trailer-feature_035a8b27.jpg" style="max-height: 300px; object-fit: cover;" /> </div> <p>I have some major news for the <b>Moosey Nation</b>! If you haven't seen it yet, the latest official trailer for <b>Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord</b> just dropped, and let me tell you, it is everything I hoped for and more.</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 25px 0px; text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DkVepshZhGc" style="border-radius: 12px; border: none; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); max-width: 800px; width: 100%;" width="320" youtube-src-id="DkVepshZhGc"> </iframe> </div> <p><span></span></p><p>Honestly, when I hit play and heard that familiar theme, it gave me <b>absolute goosebumps</b>. I’ve been waiting for more from this era, and seeing Maul back in action like this is exactly what we needed.</p> <h2>Return to a Dark Era</h2> <p>This show is firmly planted in the timeline we love, bridging the gap and showing us the rise of Maul's influence within the criminal underworld and his vendetta against the Empire. The trailer gives us a glimpse of some high-stakes action, and the animation style looks crisp, gritty, and perfect for this "Shadow Lord" persona.</p> <h2>Meet the Key Players</h2> <ul> <li><b>Maul (Sam Witwer):</b> The legendary Sam Witwer returns to voice the former Sith Lord as he attempts to rebuild his power on the planet Janix.</li> <li><b>Devon Izara (Gideon Adlon):</b> A disillusioned young Twi'lek Jedi Padawan and Order 66 survivor whom Maul targets as a potential new apprentice.</li> <li><b>Captain Brander Lawson (Wagner Moura):</b> A local police detective on Janix trying to maintain a fragile peace.</li> <li><b>Two-Boots / 2B0T (Richard Ayoade):</b> Lawson's unique police droid partner, who, true to his name, actually wears a pair of boots.</li> <li><b>Rook Kast (Vanessa Marshall):</b> A returning Mandalorian ally from <i>The Clone Wars</i> who remains loyal to Maul's cause.</li> <li><b>Marrok (A.J. LoCascio):</b> A Jedi-hunting Inquisitor who serves as a major physical threat to Maul.</li> </ul> <h2>Why I'm Hyped</h2> <p>The <b>lightsaber action</b> looks intense, and the dialogue suggests we are going to see a much more calculated, dangerous version of Maul than ever before. He is not just a warrior anymore, he is a leader building an empire of his own to rival the one that betrayed him.</p> <p>Between the lightsaber duels and the deep dives into the galactic syndicates, I am too excited and simply cannot wait for April 6th!</p> <h2>Mark Your Calendars</h2> <p><b>Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord</b> starts streaming April 6 on Disney+. You can bet I’ll be there day one to break down every episode.</p> <p><b>Ready Up. Antlers Up.</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>If you're looking for more epic marathons while waiting for April 6th, check out my [<a href="https://www.mooseygeek.com/2026/04/marvel-defenders-viewing-order.html">Ultimate Marvel Defenders Viewing Order</a>] to catch up on the gritty side of the MCU.</b></p> <script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Official Trailer", "description": "Watch the official trailer for Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord and get the MooseyGeek breakdown of the key players and plot for the Disney+ series.", "thumbnailUrl": [ "https://img.youtube.com/vi/DkVepshZhGc/maxresdefault.jpg" ], "uploadDate": "2026-03-20T08:00:00Z", "duration": "PT1M50S", "contentUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkVepshZhGc", "embedUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/embed/DkVepshZhGc" } </script>0http://www.mooseygeek.com/2026/03/a-guide-to-mar10-day-2026-nintendo.htmlDeals & SalesEntertainmentGaming NewsNintendonoreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:46:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061398894443784492.post-1094995260888420945<div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE_THIi_usK6yKS0Eb-N0Clbg0NHyTjmuYG4eZdYdjsFWhQ17JOIandccvr8Dz8QB6_hlzGIsK-0BQABqvWlIjYMV8J5_sS-K-p0B1jvQsT3yi7NWML1H-SfL6iF0y0NWauuWZOWmJ2IOYh8FjZYvxMkp9Ko5Mv2_g23N7yW2NIQRWCkObYIs0QspwlueH/w640-h360/mario-movie-poster.900x.jpg" style="max-height: 300px; object-fit: cover;" width="640" /> <p class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Image: Nintendo / Illumination</span></p> </div> <p>Every year on March 10th, Nintendo fans celebrate "MAR10 Day" (since the date looks like Mario's name). This year, the company has announced several exciting updates, sales, and events to celebrate the franchise's 40th anniversary.</p> <p>Whether you grew up playing the original Nintendo or you are buying games for your kids on the new Switch 2, there is plenty to be excited about. Here is a straightforward guide to everything happening for Mario Day 2026.</p> <h2>The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is Almost Here</h2> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 25px 0px; text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_Rcl0aiwixw" style="border-radius: 12px; border: none; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); max-width: 800px; width: 100%;" width="320" youtube-src-id="_Rcl0aiwixw"> </iframe> </div> <p>The final trailer just dropped for <i>The Super Mario Galaxy Movie</i>, which arrives in theaters on April 1st, 2026. The sequel to the 2023 animated hit brings back Chris Pratt as Mario and Jack Black as Bowser, but it also adds some great new voices to the cast. Donald Glover will be playing Yoshi, Brie Larson is voicing Princess Rosalina, and Benny Safdie is playing Bowser Jr.</p> <p>If you plan on visiting a Universal Studios theme park in Hollywood or Orlando between March 10 and April 13, they are hosting special limited-time events. You can meet Yoshi in person and try out movie-themed treats like the blueberry cheesecake "Rosalina Cupcake" or Galaxy Popcorn made with edible glitter.</p> <h2>Discounts on Popular Switch Games</h2> <p>If you've been waiting for a good time to buy a new game, Nintendo is running a large sale on the eShop and at major retailers through March 15th.</p> <p>Several excellent, family-friendly games like <a href="https://amzn.to/4uEClrF" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener"target="_blank"><i>Super Mario Maker 2</i></a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/4sHKuK6" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener"><i>Luigi's Mansion 3</i></a>, and <a href="https://amzn.to/4s9Wy70" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank"><i>Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury</i></a> are marked down to around $40. They are even offering a rare 22% discount on a brand-new Switch 2 game: <a href="https://amzn.to/46Oi74j" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener"><i>Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV</i></a>, bringing it down to $61.98.</p> <p><b>Pro Tip:</b> The best bargain of the sale is <a href="https://amzn.to/3PsVFaU" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener"><i>Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope</i></a>. It is currently 90% off, making it just $5.99.</p> <h2>Classic Retro Games Added to Switch Online</h2> <p>For those feeling nostalgic, Nintendo is adding three classic games to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. Starting March 10th, subscribers can play <i>Mario vs. Donkey Kong</i> (GBA). Nintendo is also bringing back two rare games from its 1995 Virtual Boy console: <i>Mario's Tennis</i> and <i>Mario Clash</i>.</p> <h2>A Sneak Peek at a New Mario Kart Mode</h2> <p>Fans recently noticed a new "Bob-omb" icon sitting in the <i>Mario Kart World</i> Battle Mode menu in promotional screenshots. While Nintendo hasn't officially announced it yet, this strongly suggests a new explosive Battle Mode is on the way.</p> <h2>Celebrate Offline With LEGO</h2> <p>Finally, there are some fantastic Super Mario LEGO sets available right now. For kids, there is an <a href="https://amzn.to/4s3ccRz" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener">interactive LEGO Mario set</a> that lets them build their own physical stage.</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 20px 0px; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://amzn.to/4s3ccRz" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener"> <img alt="LEGO Super Mario Adventures" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhbUh9TxQPjA26_QKasH7N99AiUAsHwvfSDid0aSM5A2MYSCUz-mnsLXfHNKAJxP6iNpzF4pACrn3dKR7mMbcfKwhcA2Dg9Cf3wNs5UQAXUMTXW_kAPwpasuybl7A4k2IkVP5dSqsu83TICwepBNBtQQfl5D4OnoSPHiYxkCAtjFgRBBmR_JC8bRHLBPZA/w314-h320/lego_sm_bowser_set.jpg" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="314" /> </a> <p class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image: Amazon Store</p> </div> <p>For adult fans, LEGO offers a beautiful 1,215-piece <i>Super Mario World</i> Mario &amp; Yoshi display, as well as a highly poseable 540-piece <a href="https://amzn.to/4biVmHe" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener">Piranha Plant</a>.</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 20px 0px; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://amzn.to/4biVmHe" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWX-pbFULDVP693k0j-YU3vt7sn8FEcwFBTvQLYmLSFY_zApftoTGVOBlkqDqgcRUT7nihGXyKpzEEHDNWANEXOpuEnfHErjGqy79hBeKNeNb9D_C2vvFz0btwHXn6yDQqCklzyZ8j17T3cJzM4sYID_hV-LRFWEejWdTSRAxJgcXpnGe__5u0z8nHVINp/s320/lego_piranhaplant.jpg" style="border-radius: 12px;" width="309" /> </a> <p class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image: Amazon Store</p> </div> <hr /> <p>What are you most excited about for MAR10 Day? Are you picking up any games on sale? Let me know in the comments below! <b>Ready Up. Antlers Up.</b></p> <script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Final Trailer", "description": "Watch the final trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026). Featuring Chris Pratt, Jack Black, and Donald Glover.", "thumbnailUrl": [ "https://img.youtube.com/vi/_Rcl0aiwixw/maxresdefault.jpg" ], "uploadDate": "2026-03-10T08:00:00Z", "duration": "PT2M30S", "contentUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Rcl0aiwixw", "embedUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/embed/_Rcl0aiwixw" } </script>0http://www.mooseygeek.com/2026/02/my-coffee-habit-just-got-harvard-degree.htmlNewsTech Lifenoreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:32:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061398894443784492.post-4014962836297067282<div style="text-align: center; margin-top: -50px !important; margin-bottom: 15px !important; display: block; clear: both;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAzeiNDAEOjh9on8F7eZn4WBUZXjDokE0pGiPAm6ocxmlBGpatLFuWE_2f9kSF3l_ySywbWEO-u3Cq-xMwy_cGEPalBKppu0oLpLXVTrBuNZ4-q8eUpG5myjYMWbYpBIFU0jW5uOFsqEom37dTXc0umuHttPNuzp_jUAh1I6C5x-lO2k5-wAJ3qqh9okJi/s1024/mooseygeek-coffee.png"> <img alt="MooseyGeek Coffee Character" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAzeiNDAEOjh9on8F7eZn4WBUZXjDokE0pGiPAm6ocxmlBGpatLFuWE_2f9kSF3l_ySywbWEO-u3Cq-xMwy_cGEPalBKppu0oLpLXVTrBuNZ4-q8eUpG5myjYMWbYpBIFU0jW5uOFsqEom37dTXc0umuHttPNuzp_jUAh1I6C5x-lO2k5-wAJ3qqh9okJi/w400-h400/mooseygeek-coffee.png" style="max-width: 250px !important; width: 100% !important; height: auto !important; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); display: inline-block;" /> </a> <p style="font-size: 12px; color: #888; margin-top: 8px; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.4;">Me, explaining to my family that this third cup is technically 'preventative medicine.'</p> </div> <p>Finally, a medical study that doesn’t tell me to eat more kale or run a marathon in the rain. <strong><a href="https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/02/drinking-2-3-cups-of-coffee-a-day-tied-to-lower-dementia-risk/?hl=en-US" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harvard</a></strong> just released a study suggesting that drinking <strong>2–3 cups of coffee a day</strong> is tied to a significantly lower risk of dementia.</p> <p>Basically, my French Press is no longer just a kitchen appliance; it’s a medical device. I’ve never felt more academically validated in my life.</p> <h2>The "Scientific" Revelation</h2> <p>The study followed over 130,000 people for 40 years. That is a <em>lot</em> of recorded lattes. It turns out coffee isn't just a liquid alarm clock; it’s packed with "neuroprotective factors." That’s science-speak for <strong>"stuff that keeps your brain from turning into a bowl of oatmeal."</strong></p> <blockquote style="border-left: 5px solid #00abff; margin: 1.5em 10px; padding: 1em 15px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05); font-style: italic; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;"> <strong>The Funny Truth:</strong> I always knew my coffee addiction was a personality trait, but I didn't realize it was a long-term retirement plan. I’m not "jittery," I’m just aggressively preserving my cognitive function. </blockquote> <h2>The Day &amp; Night Strategy: Why I Never Stop</h2> <p>While the study highlights the "daily total," I’ve personally perfected the timing. I find that a steady stream of caffeine—both during the day and deep into the night—is where the real magic happens.</p> <h3>The Midnight Roast</h3> <p>Harvard didn't explicitly mention my 10 PM espresso routine, but I like to think of it as a 24-hour security guard for my brain cells. While everyone else is sleeping, my neurons are doing HIIT workouts. I don't just sleep; I power-nap in high definition.</p> <h2>Finding the "Sweet Spot"</h2> <p>The researchers found that the 2–3 cup range (or 1–2 for tea) is the magic number to reduce risk by about 18%.</p> <h3>The Overachiever</h3> <p>If you see me on my fourth cup at 11 PM, please mind your business. I’m just over-achieving. I want my brain to be so sharp in forty years that I can solve a Rubik's cube while remembering where I put my car keys back in 2026.</p> <h2>The Final Pour</h2> <p>The takeaway? Keep your habit, keep your brain, and maybe—just maybe—stop feeling guilty about that late-night refill. It’s for the "future you." And let’s be honest: the "present you" is much nicer to be around when caffeinated anyway.</p> <p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 30px;">Ready Up. Antlers Up.</p> <div style="background: rgba(0, 171, 255, 0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 10px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid rgba(0, 171, 255, 0.3);"> <strong>Are you a morning-only drinker, or are you part of the Elite Night-Coffee Squad with me? Let’s justify our habits in the comments!</strong> </div> <p style="font-size: 12px; margin-top: 20px; color: #888;"><i>Source: <a href="https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/02/drinking-2-3-cups-of-coffee-a-day-tied-to-lower-dementia-risk/?hl=en-US" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Drinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day tied to lower dementia risk</a> – The Harvard Gazette</i></p>0http://www.mooseygeek.com/2026/02/is-avermedia-am350-still-pro-usb.htmlAVerMediaHardware ReviewsStreaming Gearnoreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Wed, 4 Feb 2026 13:29:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061398894443784492.post-4806166914701656303<div style="text-align: center; margin-top: -50px !important; margin-bottom: 15px !important; display: block; clear: both;"> <img alt="AVerMedia AM350 USB Microphone" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02i1nxLJ-vL0fTLhTaiysxlxZpOqvsvkQk8OYnozzSzq2A6syeSFo4zNwQMC3ZiHoSf3jA1OFvQbEyeucY0wrdrIt0Fs9d4SSKAcdxoyvldnTWjl3QiVNUOfis5-cPqa77RegrB_s2-RkveaqegA6_3S6qdmwDdZMKwT8kVT8RSGl1PYbjBXquq9mXBmV/s320/am350.png" style="max-width: 320px !important; width: 100% !important; height: auto !important; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); display: inline-block;" /> <p style="font-size: 12px; color: #888; margin-top: 8px; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.4;">The AVerMedia AM350: Premium build meets DIRAC audio tuning.</p> </div> <p>I first unboxed the <b><a href="https://amzn.to/4sLkflk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AVerMedia AM350</a></b> back in 2023. Back then, it was a standout for anyone wanting pro audio without the XLR complexity. Now that I’ve spent more time with it and seen how the competition has changed, I wanted to see if it’s still the right investment for <b>Moosey Nation</b>. Does this mic still earn its spot on the desk in 2026?</p> <div style="margin: 25px auto; max-width: 400px; text-align: center;"> <div style="border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3) 0px 4px 15px; height: 0px; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 177.78%; position: relative;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/N5ffdAVbz6A" style="border: none; height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;" width="320" youtube-src-id="N5ffdAVbz6A"></iframe> </div> <p style="color: #666666; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic; margin-top: 10px;">Check out my original unboxing Short!</p> </div> <h2>First Impressions: Build Quality is King</h2> <p>While the unboxing was quick, the first thing that hits you is the weight. This isn't a plastic toy. The AM350 features a matte black aluminum body that feels like serious hardware. For an "experienced enthusiast," that build quality is the first sign that you're dealing with a premium piece of gear.</p> <h2>The Tech: DIRAC Tuning and Studio Specs</h2> <p>At $200, this mic is going head-to-head with some XLR setups. Here’s why it justifies the price:</p> <ul> <li><b>DIRAC Audio Tuning:</b> This isn't just marketing hype; it’s a high-end algorithm that creates a warm, professional sound profile right out of the box.</li> <li><b>24-bit/96kHz Resolution:</b> It captures the kind of detail you expect from a studio condenser.</li> <li><b>Clipping Shield:</b> A lifesaver for those high-energy gaming moments where things get a little loud!</li> </ul> <h2>The Verdict</h2> <p>If you want pro-level audio without the clutter of an XLR mixer and extra cables, the <b><a href="https://www.avermedia.com/product-detail/AM350" target="_blank">AVerMedia</a> AM350</b> is still a powerhouse. While its build quality and DIRAC tuning make it a staple for a desk setup, its plug-and-play nature makes it a perfect companion for a high-end <b>laptop</b> or handheld units like the <b>Legion Go</b>. Whether you’re streaming on the go or recording in your home studio, this mic delivers the "oomph" you need without the technical headache.</p> <p><b>What do you think?</b> Are you sticking with USB, or is 2026 the year you finally move to an XLR setup? Drop your thoughts in the comments, or come show off your current gear in the <b>Moosey Nation Discord</b>! 👇</p> <div style="margin: 30px 0px; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://discord.gg/7G4Qzwe" target="_blank" style="background-color: #5865f2; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0px 4px 6px; color: white; display: inline-block; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; padding: 14px 28px; text-decoration: none;">Join the Moosey Nation Discord</a> </div> <hr /> <p>Good audio is the backbone of any stream. If you're setting up your overlay to match your new mic, check out my tutorial on adding a <a href="https://www.mooseygeek.com/2018/12/snow-effect.html">Snow Effect For Your Stream Overlay</a>.</p> </div> <script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "AVerMedia AM350 USB Microphone Unboxing", "description": "An Experienced Enthusiast look at the AVerMedia AM350. 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My year of silence wasn't a lack of interest, but a period of rediscovery. Today, I'm ready to dive back into the vibrant virtual world with the Moosey Nation.</p> <h3>What’s Next for MooseyGeek?</h3> <p>The landscape of gaming and technology has shifted significantly during my hiatus. From the rise of AI-driven ecosystems to the evolution of handheld powerhouses like the <strong>Legion Go</strong> and <strong>Steam Deck</strong>, there is more to explore than ever before.</p> <p>Moving forward, expect a shift in how we cover this space:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Deep Dive Analysis:</strong> Beyond simple news, we're looking at the "why" behind tech trends.</li> <li><strong>Personal Reflections:</strong> Authentic takes on the hardware and software shaping our lives.</li> <li><strong>Community Focus:</strong> More engagement with the "herd" as we navigate these updates together.</li> </ul> <p>The "Golden Age" of gaming might be evolving into something new, but the passion remains the same. I'm committed to exploring this intersection with full transparency and excitement.</p> <hr /> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ready Up. Antlers Up.</strong></p>0http://www.mooseygeek.com/2023/09/playstation-state-of-play-september-2023.htmlGamingPlayStationState of Playnoreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:32:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061398894443784492.post-6598671692611918053<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6F6p7dFvRQpb-1Yi8Kn1thSW3RuSqAChLIOpGs4CZEPItQpkzFCm9LR-xNEjePZt3ZjmnqtjITB0473dCfb83hBredgiLurJLX7xBDZhMaZxoIXLnOxK_S2ChA1MbGDlb-p0EFP-rtFOShSGRdcEhnpf9oqNmys8K5JrWinKJy_sm6iKGzGVkY1gz5nAy/w640-h360/064d49cb87f83e38f95e2dd274c2b8d9d06a1c14%5B1%5D.jpeg" style="max-height: 300px; object-fit: cover;" width="640" /></div> <h2 style="text-align: left;">Check out what they revealed in <a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/09/14/state-of-play-september-2023-all-trailers-and-complete-recap/" target="_blank">PlayStation event</a> on September 14, 2023 - it's called 'State of Play - September 2023'!</h2> <h3 style="text-align: left;">Baby Steps</h3> <p>PlayStation's State of Play kicked off with a bang, introducing <a href="https://www.babystepsgame.com" target="_blank">Baby Steps</a>, an exciting new game set to release in the summer of 2024. The trending phrase "Just Grapple It" will make sense once you watch the trailer.</p> <p>In Baby Steps, you step into the shoes of Nate, a couch-loving, jobless guy who discovers a unique power – the ability to walk – in a mysterious mist-covered world. This hilarious adventure lets you control each of Nate's legs separately as you journey through stunning landscapes, meet local animals, and help our not-so-heroic hero navigate his less-than-thrilling life. Get ready for loads of laughter and enjoyment in this upcoming game, and don't forget, it'll also be available on <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1281040/Baby_Steps/" target="_blank">Steam</a>.</p><BR> <main> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 25px 0px; text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xcpEijrd98E" style="border-radius: 12px; border: none; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); max-width: 800px; width: 100%;" width="320" youtube-src-id="xcpEijrd98E"></iframe> </div> </main> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.roblox.com" target="_blank">Roblox</a></h3> <p>Exciting news for some, Roblox is making its way to PlayStation! Roblox remains as popular as ever, and that might be surprising to some, myself included. The PlayStation 4 version is set to be released on October 10th, and it will support cross-platform play.</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 25px 0px; text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/n8WEDWqv19c" style="border-radius: 12px; border: none; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); max-width: 800px; width: 100%;" width="320" youtube-src-id="n8WEDWqv19c"></iframe> </div> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/ghostbusters-rise-of-the-ghost-lord/" target="_blank">Ghostbusters Rise Of The Ghost Lord</a></h3> <p>Get ready for this awesome VR game coming out on October 26th! You and your friends can be Ghostbusters and save San Francisco from the Ghost Lord. It's a multiplayer VR game where you use cool Ghostbustin' gear and work together on missions like collecting PKE energy and closing portals. If you're playing solo, no worries – you'll have a friendly ghost companion to help you out. And guess what? The PlayStation® VR2 makes it feel super real. You can feel ghosts flying through you, chat with your pals using eye movements, and the Proton Wand action is spot on. It's like the ultimate Ghostbusters VR experience! Can't wait to see some gameplay and hear from users experience in VR.</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 25px 0px; text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RYtdI3F_n4Y" style="border-radius: 12px; border: none; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); max-width: 800px; width: 100%;" width="320" youtube-src-id="RYtdI3F_n4Y"></iframe> </div> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0102-PPSA07411_00-RE4RDLC000000028" target="_blank">Resident Evil 4 VR Mode</a> &amp; <a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0102-PPSA07411_00-RE4RDLC000000001" target="_blank">Separate Ways (DLC)</a></h3> <p>Get ready for some spooky thrills this winter! Resident Evil 4 is adding a cool VR Mode, and the best part? It's totally free DLC! With Resident Evil 4 VR Mode, you can dive into the full story of the game using your PlayStation VR2 headset. Enjoy the trailer below!</p> <p>But here's the catch: the Separate Ways and The Mercenaries modes won't work with the Resident Evil 4 VR Mode DLC.</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 25px 0px; text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KB4RHghEoeU" style="border-radius: 12px; border: none; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); max-width: 800px; width: 100%;" width="320" youtube-src-id="KB4RHghEoeU"></iframe> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 20px; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNyTwzAp1O80N1ivuq0EalruFTFrpsFc032MW6ipC8UsxgTAQc-qebXTjEieAYtTsg1kLpBGixooS38ilbU1bPKwVm6wT8w31VxgJVBpsAIwmspICMWfIonlDYNJyt42Yq7GpryxwSWCYeUqjjkAVCARoH1Smz5fMLuZTd6DUKCQNZtdcMyMGjxcHV52BC/s1500/sorryfolks.png"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNyTwzAp1O80N1ivuq0EalruFTFrpsFc032MW6ipC8UsxgTAQc-qebXTjEieAYtTsg1kLpBGixooS38ilbU1bPKwVm6wT8w31VxgJVBpsAIwmspICMWfIonlDYNJyt42Yq7GpryxwSWCYeUqjjkAVCARoH1Smz5fMLuZTd6DUKCQNZtdcMyMGjxcHV52BC/s320/sorryfolks.png" width="320" /> </a> </div> <p>Separate Ways, coming on September 21, is all about Ada Wong and her unique adventure during the events of Resident Evil 4. You'll get the full picture by looking at things from both Ada and Leon's perspectives. Ada Wong and Albert Wesker are now part of the free DLC called 'The Mercenaries.' You can play as these two cool characters in the game!</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0001-PPSA01576_00-AVATAR2GAME00001/" target="_blank">Avatar Frontiers of Pandora</a></h3> <p>I was not particularly excited about this game. I enjoyed the movies, but this game doesn't seem all that promising. It's set to be released on December 7, 2023. In this video game, you assume the role of a Na'vi orphan who was raised and transformed into a soldier by the RDA. However, there's a twist to the story – you're cryogenically frozen and awaken 15 years later in an uninhabited area. Your mission is to explore a previously uncharted region of Pandora known as the Western Frontier. Sounds like fun, but time will tell when we can actually get some gameplay.</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 25px 0px; text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/H1D8UnqJp8k" style="border-radius: 12px; border: none; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); max-width: 800px; width: 100%;" width="320" youtube-src-id="H1D8UnqJp8k"></iframe> </div> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10005977/" target="_blank">Ghost Runner II</a></h3> <p>Ghostrunner 2 is hitting the gaming scene on October 25, 2023, and it's bringing some exciting changes. In this game, you'll have new skills that let you get super creative and handle tough challenges more easily. But here's the twist: your enemies will react differently depending on the skills you use, so every fight feels fresh and challenging. The story unfolds in this cool futuristic cyberpunk world that's seen its fair share of action. After a bad guy named the Keymaster fell from power, humanity's last refuge, Dharma Tower, is still standing, but it's in rough shape. Our hero, Jack, is back, and this time he's taking on a bunch of dangerous AI cultists who've gathered outside Dharma Tower. The future of humanity rests on his shoulders, and it's your job to lead him through this epic journey.</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 25px 0px; text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FqviMFon1Qc" style="border-radius: 12px; border: none; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); max-width: 800px; width: 100%;" width="320" youtube-src-id="FqviMFon1Qc"></iframe> </div> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blog.playstation.com/2023/09/14/introducing-the-deep-earth-collection-a-new-metallic-colorway-for-ps5-accessories-available-starting-later-this-year/" target="_blank">Deep Earth Collection (PlayStation 5 Covers)</a></h3> <p>Sony is bringing out some cool new colors for the PS5 and its controllers! The Deep Earth Collection includes three fresh colors: Volcanic Red, Cobalt Blue, and Sterling Silver, all with a shiny metallic look. You can start pre-ordering these on October 4. Volcanic Red and Cobalt Blue will hit the stores on November 3, and you can get your hands on the Sterling Silver ones on January 26.</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 25px 0px; text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fc46pEWtcPg" style="border-radius: 12px; border: none; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); max-width: 800px; width: 100%;" width="320" youtube-src-id="Fc46pEWtcPg"></iframe> </div> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/helldivers-2/" target="_blank">HellDivers II</a></h3> <p>Get ready for Helldivers 2, a multiplayer shooter hitting PS5 and PC! Preorders start on September 22, 2023, with the release set for February 8, 2024. In this game, you become a HellDiver, an elite soldier on a mission to defend Super Earth from alien invaders (reminded me of Starship Troopers) using powerful weapons and tactical skills. Team up with friends (up to four players) to tackle the menace, coordinating loadouts and strategizing your approach for each mission. Helldivers 2 elevates cooperative gameplay to the max, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration as you face off against the alien threat. With customizable gear, superpowered weapons, and the ability to call in support during battles, it's your chance to save Super Earth together with your squad.</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 25px 0px; text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lUaaT_k9Nv8" style="border-radius: 12px; border: none; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); max-width: 800px; width: 100%;" width="320" youtube-src-id="lUaaT_k9Nv8"></iframe> </div> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/marvels-spider-man-2/" target="_blank">Spider-Man 2</a></h3> <p>Get ready, folks! Spider-Man is swinging back into action on October 20, 2023. They just announced some cool stuff about the game. First off, they've made the game even bigger by adding two new parts of New York – Brooklyn and Queens. Plus, you can swing around iconic places like Coney Island! Guess what? Peter Parker's old high school, Midtown High, and Miles Morales' Brooklyn Visions academy are going to be in the game. But the best part is the suits. Spider-Man 2 is going to have more than 65 different suits you can wear. Yep, you heard that right, 65! Some are from the comics and movies, and there are even some brand new ones. So, you can look awesome while saving the city. You will be able to travel around the city super fast without any interruptions. It's gonna be smooth and seamless. Oh, and one more thing – you'll be able to switch between playing as Peter Parker and Miles Morales whenever you want. It's like getting to be both Spider-Men! So mark your calendars for October 20, 2023, because Spider-Man 2 is going to be epic!</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 25px 0px; text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/grZigSpVDno" style="border-radius: 12px; border: none; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); max-width: 800px; width: 100%;" width="320" youtube-src-id="grZigSpVDno"></iframe> </div> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0700-PPSA02794_00-TOADLMISBTDAWNEX" target="_blank">Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn DLC</a></h3> <p>The game "Tales of Arise" is getting new downloadable content (DLC) on November 9th, following its release in September 2021. In this DLC called "Beyond the Dawn," players will experience an exciting new story and adventure in a world formed by the union of two different worlds. You'll team up with Alphen and his crew, and meet a fresh face, Nazamil, as they face an intense destiny. This DLC picks up where the original game left off, with Nazamil playing a crucial role and hiding more secrets than you'd imagine.</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 25px 0px; text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HQX3sbPahnA" style="border-radius: 12px; border: none; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); max-width: 800px; width: 100%;" width="320" youtube-src-id="HQX3sbPahnA"></iframe> </div> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/honkai-star-rail/" target="_blank">Honkai Star Rail</a></h3> <p>Launching on October 11, 2023, Honkai: Star Rail is an exciting space fantasy role-playing game that you can play for free. In this game, you'll explore vast and mysterious worlds, forming close connections with a cast of interesting characters. You have the freedom to select your companions and create a powerful team of four to confront a major threat to the entire universe. You can already play this game on your computer by downloading it from their website, the Epic Games Store, as well as on your iOS and Android devices.</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 25px 0px; text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Pb0SMjd60uc" style="border-radius: 12px; border: none; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); max-width: 800px; width: 100%;" width="320" youtube-src-id="Pb0SMjd60uc"></iframe> </div> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/foamstars/" target="_blank">FoamStars</a></h3> <p>When I first saw this, it reminded me a lot of Nintendo's Splatoon. From the trailer alone, it's obvious they're aiming for a Splatoon vibe. Personally, I'm not sure it'll hit the mark, but it could still be a hit with folks who don't have a Nintendo Switch. If you're interested in giving it a try, the open beta will be available from September 29th to October 1st.</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 25px 0px; text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kPnbZ5CfHYA" style="border-radius: 12px; border: none; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); max-width: 800px; width: 100%;" width="320" youtube-src-id="kPnbZ5CfHYA"></iframe> </div> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth/" target="_blank">FF VII Rebirth</a></h3> <p>The highly anticipated release of "Final Fantasy VII Rebirth" is set for February 29, 2024. This game marks the second installment in a project dedicated to reviving the beloved classic RPG, "Final Fantasy VII." In this new chapter, players will follow iconic characters such as Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith, and Red XIII as they venture beyond the city of Midgar in pursuit of their formidable adversary, Sephiroth. "Final Fantasy VII Rebirth" is designed to be welcoming to both newcomers and longtime fans of the series. It boasts captivating cinematic storytelling, fast-paced combat, and a sprawling open world to explore. Character Development: As you progress through the game, you'll have the opportunity to delve into the personal journeys of each member of your party. Strengthening their bonds and working together becomes essential as you face off against formidable and challenging foes.</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 25px 0px; text-align: center;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5ZXqcymx0CI" style="border-radius: 12px; border: none; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); max-width: 800px; width: 100%;" width="320" youtube-src-id="5ZXqcymx0CI"></iframe> </div> <h3 style="text-align: left;">My Final Thoughts</h3> <p>In conclusion, the PlayStation event of September 14, 2023, delivered an array of gaming experiences to look forward to. From whimsical adventures like "Baby Steps" to the nostalgia of "Resident Evil 4" in VR, and the grandeur of "Final Fantasy VII Rebirth," gamers have much to anticipate. "Ghostrunner 2" offers fresh challenges, and "Spider-Man 2" expands its web-slinging universe. Depending on what type of gamer you are, this lineup seems to offer some fun gaming. Share your thoughts about the State of Play event! What captured your attention during the presentation, and which upcoming games are you eager to jump into? I'd love to hear from you, so please share your thoughts in the comments below!</p> <p style="color: #666666; font-size: 0.9em; font-style: italic;">I want to be upfront with you: I sometimes include affiliate links. If you decide to buy a product or service through one of these links, it could earn me a small commission, and it won't cost you anything extra. I genuinely appreciate your support, as it enables me to provide you with free content. Ready Up. 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Video games have come a long way since their early beginnings in the 1970s. From simple arcade games to complex open-world RPGs, video games have captured the imaginations of people of all ages all over the world.</span></div> <h3 style="text-align: left;"><span><a name='more'></a></span>History of Video Games</h3> <p>The history of video games can be traced back to the early 1950s, when computer scientists began adding games to their designs. The first commercial video game, Pong, was released in 1972. Pong was a simple game of table tennis, but it was a huge success and helped to launch the video game industry.</p> <p>In the 1980s, video games experienced a boom. Home consoles like the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_2600" target="_blank">Atari 2600</a> and the <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Hardware/Nintendo-History/Nintendo-Entertainment-System/Nintendo-Entertainment-System-627024.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqZZ3PdnRLFUgHfxaGfkFGoIrT-rQax9FXr6v230HIeanRJwDNr" target="_blank">Nintendo Entertainment System</a> (NES) became popular, and arcade games became a staple of popular culture. The 1990s saw the rise of 3D graphics and online gaming, and the 2000s saw the introduction of mobile gaming.</p> <p>Today, the video game industry is a multi-billion dollar business. The global video game market is expected to reach $218.8 billion in 2023. The mobile gaming market is the largest segment of the video game market, accounting for 45% of the total market. The average gamer spends about 6 hours per week playing video games. The most popular video game genres are action, adventure, and role-playing games. The most popular video game platforms are smartphones, consoles, and PCs. The most anticipated video games of 2023 include Dead Island 2(<a href="https://amzn.to/3ZiYzjG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">XBX</a>/<a href="https://amzn.to/48cY7r2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PS</a>/<a href="https://www.epicgames.com/store/p/dead-island-2?epic_creator_id=8db78915d15d4c5da96bc2cdea68021e&amp;epic_game_id=236c74b4cd2e4e3099cbe2ebdc9686fd" target="_blank">PC</a>),&nbsp;Diablo 4,(<a href="https://amzn.to/48b1grn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">XBX</a>/<a href="https://www.epicgames.com/store/p/dead-island-2?epic_creator_id=8db78915d15d4c5da96bc2cdea68021e&amp;epic_game_id=236c74b4cd2e4e3099cbe2ebdc9686fd" target="_blank">PS</a>/<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;rct=j&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;source=web&amp;cd=&amp;cad=rja&amp;uact=8&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjjg53DwqaBAxUkNX0KHTCOAeYQFnoECBQQAQ&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fstore.steampowered.com%2Fsearch%2F%3Fterm%3DDiablo%2B4&amp;usg=AOvVaw1j1xShEyGXxnzasEwphEyD&amp;opi=89978449" target="_blank">PC</a>/<a href="https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/family/diablo-iv" target="_blank">BN</a>),&nbsp;The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2<a href="https://amzn.to/3EzZqCQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(Nintendo)</a>, and Starfield(<a href="https://amzn.to/3PhwK6x" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">XBX/PC</a>).</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;">The Benefits of Video Games</h3> <p>Video games have many benefits for players of all ages. They can improve hand-eye coordination, problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking. They can also help to reduce stress and anxiety. In addition, video games can be a great way to socialize and connect with friends and family.</p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Improved cognitive skills: Studies have shown that playing video games can improve cognitive skills such as memory, attention, and decision-making. For example, <a href="https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2020-11-16-groundbreaking-new-study-says-time-spent-playing-video-games-can-be-good-your-well" target="_blank">a study by the University of Oxford found that playing action video games</a> can improve visual attention skills.</li> <li>Reduced stress and anxiety: Video games can be a fun and relaxing way to unwind after a long day. They can also help to reduce stress and anxiety by providing a sense of control and accomplishment. For example, <a href="https://pittnews.com/article/147568/news/do-puzzles-and-games-help-you-destress/" target="_blank">a study by the University of Pittsburgh found that playing puzzle video games can help to reduce anxiety</a>.</li> <li>Socialization: Video games can be a great way to connect with friends and family. They can also be a way to meet new people and make new friends. For example, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6277725/" target="_blank">a study by the University of California, Los Angeles found that playing online games can help to reduce loneliness and social isolation</a>.</li> </ul> <h3 style="text-align: left;">How to Celebrate National Video Games Day</h3> <p>There are many ways to celebrate National Video Games Day. Here are a few ideas:</p> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li>Play your favorite video game: Whether it's a classic like Super Mario Bros. or a new release like Starfield, take some time to enjoy your favorite video game.</li> <li>Have a gaming marathon with friends or family: Invite some friends or family over for a gaming marathon. You can play cooperative games or compete against each other.</li> <li><a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=Visit+a+local+arcade" target="_blank">Visit a local arcade</a>: If you're feeling nostalgic, visit a local arcade and play some classic arcade games.</li> <li><a href="https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/the-best-video-game-documentaries-to-watch-in-2023/" target="_blank">Watch a gaming documentary</a>: There are many great gaming documentaries available. Watch one to learn about the history of video games or the making of a popular game.</li> <li>Learn about the history of video games: There are many resources available to learn about the history of video games. <a href="https://amzn.to/3PAUvYv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read a book</a>, watch a <a href="https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/the-best-video-game-documentaries-to-watch-in-2023/" target="_blank">documentary</a>, or <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=gaming+museum" target="_blank">visit a museum</a>.</li> <li><a href="https://www.upwork.com/resources/create-your-own-video-game" target="_blank">Create your own video game</a>: If you're feeling creative, try creating your own video game. There are many tools available to make this possible.</li> </ul> <h3 style="text-align: left;">Final Thoughts</h3> <p>Video games are a beloved form of entertainment that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They have many benefits, including improving cognitive skills, reducing stress, and helping to connect with others. National Video Games Day is a day to celebrate this amazing art form and the people who create and play it.</p> <p>So, how will you be celebrating National Video Games Day? Whether you're playing your favorite game, having a gaming marathon with friends, or learning about the history of video games, make sure to have some fun and enjoy the day!</p> <p>I hope you enjoyed this blog post about National Video Games Day. Share below in the comments what you did today. Thanks for reading!</p> <p><b>Ready Up. 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Follow my <a href="https://www.mooseygeek.com/2026/04/marvel-defenders-viewing-order.html"><b>160-Hour Marvel Viewing Order</b></a> for the perfect chronological experience.</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 15px;">🚀 <b>Handheld History:</b> See how one of gaming's most ambitious space sims made the leap to the palm of your hand in my <a href="https://www.mooseygeek.com/2022/10/no-mans-sky-40-update-switch-launch.html"><b>No Man's Sky Switch Launch</b></a> breakdown.</li> </ul> <h4 style="text-align: left;">Disclaimer: I may include affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service through one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting me, which allows me to continue providing you with free content.</h4>0http://www.mooseygeek.com/2023/07/welcome-to-prime-day-gamers-paradise.htmlAmazonHandheld GamingJSAUXPC GamingPrime DaySamsungnoreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Tue, 11 Jul 2023 12:41:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061398894443784492.post-5751918079260766202<div style="text-align: center; margin-top: -50px !important; margin-bottom: 20px !important; display: block; clear: both;"> <img alt="My Steam Deck Accessories on Prime Day" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguR-5cBbIMgRo4wbiYxZ95-9-Qj0uuIuE_Rk9fhQN8NvimXSPvu1wbLjjRqeFT_kMMXt6W-sdU2fW7reGbQ2qshPb72TBj62725Us-HAccixZj4z-vGg-1YomZj8A0J9Zl9Gw7HD8m7yc4iyvvX2QvQtBGRnk-P1cyEoiwWtbIa9pVxTUxQSrjzIrMaBDY/s800/steamdeck.png" style="max-width: 640px !important; width: 100% !important; height: auto !important; max-height: 300px !important; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); display: inline-block;" /> </div> <h1 style="text-align: center; margin-top: 10px;">Welcome to Prime Day: A Gamer's Paradise!</h1> <p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #00abff; margin-top: -15px;">Steam Deck Edition</p> <p>Today marks the beginning of Amazon's highly anticipated Prime Day. While I didn't have my usual head start this year, I'm thrilled to share the accessories I managed to snag for my Steam Deck. Join me as I take you through my purchases—and let me know what you grabbed in the comments!</p> <hr /> <h3><a href="https://amzn.to/4sH1zTJ" target="_blank" rel="sponsored noopener">The Steam Deck</a></h3> <p>To kick off my gaming journey, I secured a Steam Deck during the Summer Sale. The 64GB model was available at a fantastic 10% discount, making it an irresistible choice. I’m currently deep in the rabbit hole of "what to do with it" videos!</p> <h3><a href="https://amzn.to/3ro4iHY" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank">Screen Protector by JSAUX</a></h3> <p>Next on my list was a screen protector to keep that display pristine. I opted for the JSAUX protector, which has rave reviews for durability. I recently saw their circular dock, too—JSAUX is quickly becoming a favorite for Deck gear.</p> <h3><a href="https://amzn.to/43m8Agh" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank">Samsung EVO Pro 512GB</a></h3> <p>Ample storage is a must. I wasted no time adding the Samsung EVO Pro 512GB to my cart. With this capacity, I won't have to worry about running out of space after downloading just three AAA games.</p> <h3><a href="https://amzn.to/3O8Nai5" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank">Docking Station by TISOFU</a></h3> <p>To enhance versatility, I invested in a docking station by TISOFU. This allows me to connect to external displays and peripherals while keeping the Deck charged. It’s a game-changer for "desktop mode."</p> <h3>A Missing Piece: Case Protector</h3> <p>The only thing missing is a solid case protector. Every time I pick this thing up, I’m holding it like precious china! I’m still scouting the Prime Day deals for the right one. <strong>Any suggestions? I'm all ears.</strong></p> <h3>Conclusion</h3> <p>Prime Day has been a win so far. Getting the right gear has amplified my excitement for this handheld. Share your own finds and recommendations in the comments below!</p> <p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold; margin-top: 30px;">Ready Up. Antlers Up.</p>0http://www.mooseygeek.com/2023/01/star-wars-celebration-europe-2023.htmlStar Wars Universenoreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:30:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061398894443784492.post-2188394225695888779<p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><i></i></span></p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><i><img border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="2240" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11V7KxRLQL5Psr6bUKjoYhhr2f-LQUcpZiXX6a--BNpLp8Vwz2FsJZoJVT_HrY6aDP4k51wZdeEJzgdKHiazdlxG45UCjuKLU9h_C3YhK9cOKTdgU8JHEkqruSAbWbJ_au7F17OnCQveQn_S3HfoPw5hYaU0QIVp7Gqr9YfpVWScvZ_PjLMOE-CVbjg/w640-h360/Star%20Wars%20Celebration%20The%20Ultimate%20Fan%20Experience%20is%20Coming%20to%20London!.png" width="640" /></i></span></div> <div style="border-left: 5px solid #5865f2; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0;"> <span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><strong>2026 Archive Update:</strong> Relive every moment of the London event! I’ve added the full Day 1–4 live streams below so you can catch the major reveals from <em>Ahsoka</em>, <em>The Acolyte</em>, and <em>Skeleton Crew</em> as they happened. <strong>Ready Up. Antlers Up.</strong></span> </div> <main> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;"> <h3 style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Star Wars Celebration: Day 1 Full Stream</h3> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/VyIHhK2VKvQ" style="width: 100%; max-width: 800px; border: none; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);" youtube-src-id="VyIHhK2VKvQ"></iframe> </div> </main> <span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><i><br />Experience the excitement of new movies, shows, and more at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 in London, the ultimate fan event for Star Wars fans.</i></span> <p></p> <h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Star Wars Celebration: The Ultimate Fan Experience</span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Star Wars fans, mark your calendars for April 7-10, 2023 because the ultimate fan experience is coming to London! Star Wars Celebration is the ultimate event for fans of all ages from all over the world to come together and celebrate the cultural phenomenon that is Star Wars. Held at ExCeL London, this was filled with major announcements, immersive exhibits, and celebrity guests.</span></p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;"> <h4 style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Day 2 Full Stream</h4> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="400" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qi-b2c0RY7I" style="width: 100%; max-width: 700px; border: none; border-radius: 12px;" youtube-src-id="Qi-b2c0RY7I"></iframe> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;"> <h4 style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Day 3 Full Stream</h4> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="400" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hil5cr-tLxY" style="width: 100%; max-width: 700px; border: none; border-radius: 12px;" youtube-src-id="hil5cr-tLxY"></iframe> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;"> <h4 style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Day 4 Full Stream</h4> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="400" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vf7D4MWJofM" style="width: 100%; max-width: 700px; border: none; border-radius: 12px;" youtube-src-id="vf7D4MWJofM"></iframe> </div> <p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Star Wars Celebration is not just about the new movies, television shows, books, art, and comics. It also commemorates the vast history of the Star Wars universe. This event has something special for every kind of Star Wars fan, whether you're a fan of the original trilogy, the prequels, the sequel trilogy, the animated series, the comics, or the novels.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><a href="https://www.excel.london" target="_blank">ExCeL London</a> is located at Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL, United Kingdom.</span></p> <h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">The show hours for the event were as follows:</span></h4> <ul style="text-align: left;"> <li><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Friday, April 7: 10:00 AM GMT - 7:00 PM GMT</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Saturday, April 8: 10:00 AM GMT - 7:00 PM GMT</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Sunday, April 9: 10:00 AM GMT - 7:00 PM GMT</span></li> <li><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Monday, April 10: 10:00 AM GMT - 5:00 PM GMT</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Guests included Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), Ashley Eckstein (The Clone Wars), Dee-Bradley Baker (The Bad Batch), Giancarlo Esposito (Moff Gideon), Indira Varma (Obi-Wan Kenobi), and Vivien Lyra Blair (Young Leia).</span></p> <div style="background-color: #e0dccf; border-radius: 15px; border: 1px solid #e1e4e8; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); padding: 30px; margin-top: 50px; text-align: center; border-top: 5px solid #5865f2;"> <h3 style="font-family: 'Ubuntu', sans-serif; color: #2c3338; margin-top: 0;">Ready Up. 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With an endless stream of new releases across every platform, you need a reliable way to cut through the marketing noise. That’s exactly where <strong>OpenCritic</strong> comes in.</p> <p>OpenCritic is a review aggregator that compiles and averages critic reviews from around the web. It serves as an essential resource for getting an overall understanding of a game's quality without having to sift through dozens of individual outlets.</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 1.5em 0px; text-align: center;"> <img alt="List of Trusted Gaming Publications and Review Outlets on OpenCritic" border="0" data-original-height="1294" data-original-width="1893" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpOGP2_J4Da5rZBmbVkqgrQuT3gCCHp949uvOWKV4UWDZs6gnLurRM1s2Z4T0wp7LXoYK1MoKOsUY9IFlU9eogVkHwcYJEd_iwI9xmuk5g2oI4fDE3q2UmB6m4A_Dc2WP9O7aDY3E8aivqhjMUilDO7LJjCsmPnwWunqNAR7iTrTklXUS5_ay8y1E-lw/w640-h438/Trusted%20Publications%202.PNG" width="640" /> </div> <h3>The "Must Play" and "Most Discussed" Lists</h3> <p>One of the standout features of OpenCritic is its <strong>"Must Play"</strong> list. This curated selection highlights games that have received consistently high praise from critics and are considered essential experiences. It’s a perfect way to discover highly-rated gems you might have missed.</p> <p>In addition to the hits, the <strong>"Most Discussed"</strong> list keeps you up-to-date on the trends and controversies generating the most buzz in the gaming world today.</p> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 1.5em 0px; text-align: center;"> <img alt="OpenCritic Score Breakdown and Reviewer Recommendation Percentage" border="0" data-original-height="1293" data-original-width="1893" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirC2om_EFNUbKajbi1boUGoWLNAL0zu_zEYVAUiHXiMZOONYf7ffQxrGLdqTjhu4zHLdJoir31IsgGngRicazueFYaLcXIkWJfqat0EKjqMoRBf4DGHI_WNr8vViRrR2objjS3R8wICIXep28tqwMteycWv20NkkXAA6RsvT8eGnI6AdPCTSgdlIQnoA/w640-h438/ScoreBreakdown.PNG" width="640" /> </div> <h3>Transparency and Customization</h3> <p>Unlike other aggregators, OpenCritic thrives on transparency. The platform clearly displays the criteria used by each critic and the specific number of reviews included in the average. This ensures you know exactly how a score was calculated.</p> <p>The ability to <strong>filter by platform, genre, and release date</strong> makes it incredibly easy to find games that fit your specific setup, whether you're on a <a href="https://amzn.to/42jmlOy" rel="nofollow"title="View the Legion Go S on Amazon" target="_blank">Legion Go S</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/4tXpM9l" rel="nofollow" title="View the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X on Amazon" target="_blank">ROG Xbox Ally X</a>, <a href="https://www.steamdeck.com/en/oled" title="View the Stead Deck on Valve" target="_blank">Steam Deck</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/4sP3cz1" rel="nofollow" title="View Xbox on Amazon"target="_blank">Xbox</a>, or <a href="https://amzn.to/41JvWhr" title="View PC Desktops"rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PC</a>.</p> <p>Overall, OpenCritic is a valuable destination for staying informed. Its comprehensive data and community reviews provide a balanced perspective for any gamer looking to make smart purchases.</p> <hr /> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Ready Up. Antlers Up.</strong></p>0http://www.mooseygeek.com/2022/12/are-these-most-hated-games-of-year-find.htmlGamingPC GamingPlayStationXboxnoreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Fri, 16 Dec 2022 22:57:00 -0800tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061398894443784492.post-7489740380936955546<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilGiw88_D945l15wiitItpQ3uW0-GPWw5pZWhU69MVtCq9cZwB9zlms1UfCKKhdYKbiSL_Vu-Qr_V4WmdXHuAu-hlVUU_Gah9RZdXcQ5KDc1Xgbk8SF9evfX89tkMIZxEgsopG32GQUX9nX44SrLrSJOGbHQaG5TyLQJq5Fp2TCOZ9qecxs-tDL9UZuA/s2240/Hated%20Games%20of%20the%20Year.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Hated Games of the Year" border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="2240" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilGiw88_D945l15wiitItpQ3uW0-GPWw5pZWhU69MVtCq9cZwB9zlms1UfCKKhdYKbiSL_Vu-Qr_V4WmdXHuAu-hlVUU_Gah9RZdXcQ5KDc1Xgbk8SF9evfX89tkMIZxEgsopG32GQUX9nX44SrLrSJOGbHQaG5TyLQJq5Fp2TCOZ9qecxs-tDL9UZuA/w640-h360/Hated%20Games%20of%20the%20Year.png" width="640" /></a></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">The year so far has seen a number of highly anticipated games released, but unfortunately not all of them have lived up to expectations. Here are the 10 worst games of the year so far, according to OpenCritic:</h1><div style="text-align: left;"><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-weight: normal;">Ride to Hell: Retribution - 15/100<br /></span>This game has received near-unanimous negative reviews, with many critics citing poorly implemented gameplay, awkward controls, and poorly written dialogue as major issues. The graphics and overall presentation of the game have also been criticized.</li><li>Aliens: Colonial Marines - 26/100<br />This game was highly anticipated due to its association with the popular Alien film franchise, but unfortunately it fell short of expectations. Critics have cited repetitive gameplay, poor graphics, and a lack of tension as major issues.</li><li>Star Trek: The Video Game - 26/100<br />This game was also highly anticipated due to its association with the popular Star Trek franchise, but unfortunately it was a disappointment. Critics have cited poor graphics, repetitive gameplay, and a lack of co-op integration as major issues.</li><li>The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct - 28/100<br />This game was based on the popular Walking Dead television series, but unfortunately it did not live up to the hype. Critics have cited repetitive gameplay, poor graphics, and a lack of tension as major issues.</li><li>Dark - 29/100<br />This game has received generally negative reviews, with critics citing poorly implemented gameplay, awkward controls, and a lack of tension as major issues. The graphics and overall presentation of the game have also been criticized.</li><li>Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 - 30/100<br />This game has received generally negative reviews, with critics citing repetitive gameplay, poor graphics, and a lack of tension as major issues. The controls and overall presentation of the game have also been criticized.</li><li>Dead Island: Riptide - 32/100<br />This game is a sequel to the popular Dead Island game, but unfortunately it did not live up to the hype. Critics have cited repetitive gameplay, poor graphics, and a lack of tension as major issues.</li><li>Crysis 3 - 33/100<br />This game is the third installment in the popular Crysis franchise, but unfortunately it was a disappointment. Critics have cited repetitive gameplay, poor graphics, and a lack of tension as major issues.</li><li>Resident Evil 6 - 33/100<br />This game is the sixth installment in the popular Resident Evil franchise, but unfortunately it did not live up to the hype. Critics have cited repetitive gameplay, poor graphics, and a lack of tension as major issues.</li><li>Metro: Last Light - 34/100<br />This game is the sequel to the popular Metro 2033 game, but unfortunately it did not live up to expectations. Critics have cited repetitive gameplay, poor graphics, and a lack of tension as major issues.</li></ol></div><p style="text-align: left;">Overall, it seems that many of these games have suffered from repetitive gameplay, poor graphics, and a lack of tension. It is always disappointing when highly anticipated games fail to deliver, but it is important for consumers to be aware of these issues before making a purchase. Hopefully, future releases will be able to avoid these common pitfalls and deliver a more enjoyable gaming experience.&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align: left;">Have you played any of the games listed above? I personally have only played Dead Island: Riptide and I have to agree with the reviews - the game was a disappointment. Tell me below in the comments if you played any of these and your thoughts on them.&nbsp;</p>0http://www.mooseygeek.com/2022/10/tech-gadgets-needed-before-leaving.htmlGadgetsGuides & Tipsnoreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Mon, 17 Oct 2022 23:56:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061398894443784492.post-4555529968595045416<p dir="ltr">My tech gadgets&nbsp;</p><p dir="ltr">Outdated list...in process of updating.</p><p dir="ltr"><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><br /></p> 0http://www.mooseygeek.com/2017/08/my-amazon-wish-list.htmlAmazonProductsnoreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Sat, 15 Oct 2022 23:58:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061398894443784492.post-5697374002975105725<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh189Iwcu47KsH8ZIFu8nakvJuyttkTakig9MMjxswYhqKNw3KbYKCVNHXhE7DVE4BP1a_gRAuxHsRfVk2UjSdM09fOifjTxqK_NLFRtEbiTq5q9jRhKX_Q1sDs5PMWQO7rq1DmW18WvidqlM4sEHxJ-Fn9Eh_Q4Y5vJ85bWgPcVRe8q6wUrwrL1zW8Sg/s3847/onlineshopping.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2164" data-original-width="3847" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh189Iwcu47KsH8ZIFu8nakvJuyttkTakig9MMjxswYhqKNw3KbYKCVNHXhE7DVE4BP1a_gRAuxHsRfVk2UjSdM09fOifjTxqK_NLFRtEbiTq5q9jRhKX_Q1sDs5PMWQO7rq1DmW18WvidqlM4sEHxJ-Fn9Eh_Q4Y5vJ85bWgPcVRe8q6wUrwrL1zW8Sg/w640-h360/onlineshopping.png" width="640" /></span></a></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">Find Your Next Must-Have Item on My Amazon Wish List</span></h1><p><span style="font-family: Ubuntu;">My Amazon wish list has been expanding for an extended period and recently underwent an update(<i>Oct 15, 2022</i>), with the addition of categorizing items into separate lists. The list now includes a brief description of each product, offering an overview for anyone interested. I am confident that you will find my wish list enjoyable. <br /><br />UPDATE 8/14/2024<br /><br />Had to remove my wish list, it is a bit outdated and will make a new page. Thanks again for stopping by.&nbsp;</span></p><table class="a-normal a-spacing-top-micro g-print-items" style="background-color: grey; border-collapse: collapse; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 18px; width: 100%;"><tbody style="box-sizing: border-box;"></tbody></table>0http://www.mooseygeek.com/2022/10/whats-this-new-version-of-late-80s-game.htmlArcade GamesNintendoPC GamingPlayStationXboxnoreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Fri, 14 Oct 2022 23:55:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061398894443784492.post-5706333569181686616<h1 style="text-align: left;">Join forces with up to four players in the epic destruction fest of Terror of Hemasaurus!</h1><p><a href="https://www.gog.com/game/terror_of_hemasaurus?pp=7db6e65d0713f435da1a90d06da2c98465764f38" target="_blank">Terror of Hemasaurus</a>, a new game, will be released on October 17, 2002. It took me a second to watch the trailer that seemed quite familiar. It reminded me of a Bally Midway arcade game called Rampage from 1986.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCaBL-avOoEFY7BkM5Zzu_Lq6IVaTnPzDVbgw7p9nwLpCmyVHbYgm7aymwy8-gvQ9XlMxrXZDWOfpiCtj0fbS83OqSOQmd1oJ-RsHkJXRbpslk_gW7gvxatPaNU3HaJuvzeDytvLGPwujwGgpkFe0bhW2kjHoAsihwOD1P8rCAc2sDwuS_xxbG4T7pQ/s1367/rampage.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Rampage Arcade Game" border="0" data-original-height="1367" data-original-width="1062" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCaBL-avOoEFY7BkM5Zzu_Lq6IVaTnPzDVbgw7p9nwLpCmyVHbYgm7aymwy8-gvQ9XlMxrXZDWOfpiCtj0fbS83OqSOQmd1oJ-RsHkJXRbpslk_gW7gvxatPaNU3HaJuvzeDytvLGPwujwGgpkFe0bhW2kjHoAsihwOD1P8rCAc2sDwuS_xxbG4T7pQ/w311-h400/rampage.png" width="311" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's the flyer that went around back then.</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Players would take control of three massive monsters attempting to survive military assaults. Each round is completed when a specific city is completely demolished. Any of the buildings can be climbed by the player, who can punch them to pieces and reduce them to rubble. Non-playable human characters and food items can also be punched or grabbed within the levels. Damage is dealt to the player's monster by enemy bullets, dynamite sticks, shells, punches from other monsters, and falls. Eating foods like fruit, roast chicken, or soldiers helps to restore health.</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If a monster receives too much damage, it reverts to naked human form and begins walking sideways off the screen, covering its body with its hands. In this state, players are vulnerable to being devoured by another monster. If the player continues, the human mutates back into the monster or (if the human walked off the screen) flies in on a blimp with a full life bar (but loses their score). That was a Rampage synopsis back in 1986.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; margin: 20px 0;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rm6pkWRoJiw" style="width: 100%; max-width: 800px; border: none; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);" youtube-src-id="Rm6pkWRoJiw"> </iframe> </div> <p style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Terror of Hemasaurus is a new game similar to Rampage.&nbsp;In this retro city smash 'em up, you can play as a giant monster and wreak havoc on humanity! Punch buildings, slap helicopters, eat people, and kick cars - there are so many ways to wreck havoc! Up to four players can enjoy satisfying arcade action and mindless destruction! (Sound familiar?)&nbsp;</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now that you've seen gameplay above for Rampage. take a moment to watch Terror of Hemasaurus and tell me you don't see anything that resembles Rampage.&nbsp;</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="450" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8VTyzNzpg34" style="width: 100%; max-width: 800px; border: none; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);" youtube-src-id="8VTyzNzpg34"> </iframe> </div> <p style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For those that never played Rampage or heard or seen it, you probably would not make the connection. Rampage was a fun arcade game, it was a good franchise while it lasted. It spanned from 1986–2009 for arcade and various consoles. And lastly, it was made into a film staring Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson.&nbsp;</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7IHXq7G0_uAMaMe2iEw-jFl8YbwH3rcmyOQOmOhtG_rfIXod9SfHN-FsLRN9vi9m8_sDuWo5v9DUojpxUCUWe777csvczU6X8XpuHrEHRr-8q3Mo-hpQUjpnf6NWZcNIdusdHbHdtKtxZ1jR6aY_ZAL0_MSAc6l1HXHGvnQaxC459JHMp8t4SE0HiTQ/s1223/rampage-movie.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="531" data-original-width="1223" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7IHXq7G0_uAMaMe2iEw-jFl8YbwH3rcmyOQOmOhtG_rfIXod9SfHN-FsLRN9vi9m8_sDuWo5v9DUojpxUCUWe777csvczU6X8XpuHrEHRr-8q3Mo-hpQUjpnf6NWZcNIdusdHbHdtKtxZ1jR6aY_ZAL0_MSAc6l1HXHGvnQaxC459JHMp8t4SE0HiTQ/w640-h278/rampage-movie.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Rampage" Warner Bros. George &amp; Davis Okoye&nbsp;(Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Davis Okoye is the main character in the 2018 science fiction film, which is based on the 1986 arcade game of the same name. Go figure...</p><p style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While it will be available on Windows, according to Metacritic, it appears like it will be published on these systems as well:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/terror-of-hemasaurus" target="_blank">Xbox One</a>, <a href="https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-series-x/terror-of-hemasaurus" target="_blank">Xbox Series X</a>|S, <a href="https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/terror-of-hemasaurus" target="_blank">PlayStation 4</a>, <a href="https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-5/terror-of-hemasaurus" target="_blank">PlayStation 5</a>, &amp; <a href="https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/terror-of-hemasaurus" target="_blank">Nintendo Switch</a> on Dec 7, 2022.&nbsp;</p> <script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "What's this new version of late-80s-game?", "description": "Checking out the modern take on a classic late 80s title. 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This atmospheric first-person horror adventure is set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.</p> <p>Pick up the game on <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/store/r/9nm3tnrpqxlr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Xbox Series X|S</a>, <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/store/r/9nm3tnrpqxlr" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Windows</a>, <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/698670/Scorn/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steam</a>, <a href="https://www.epicgames.com/store/p/scorn" rel="nofollow sponsored" target="_blank">Epic Games</a>, and <a href="https://www.gog.com/game/scorn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GOG</a>.</p> <h3>Official Launch Trailer</h3> <div class="video-container" style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); margin-bottom: 25px;"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/imuJeL51A0E" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0;"></iframe> </div> <h3>Brief Review: (Updated 12/17/2022)</h3> <p>Developed by <strong>Ebb Software</strong>, Scorn has garnered significant buzz for its unique Giger-esque aesthetic. On OpenCritic, the game has received polarizing reviews, currently sitting with a mixed average score.</p> <p>While the "disturbing" and "unsettling" atmosphere is universally praised, the gameplay mechanics remain a point of contention. Fans of slow-burn environmental storytelling will find it essential, though the clunky controls and pacing may be a turn-off for others.</p> <p><strong>Ready Up. Antlers Up.</strong></p> <script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "Scorn - Official Launch Trailer", "description": "The official launch trailer for Scorn, an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game available on PC and Xbox Series X|S.", "thumbnailUrl": "https://img.youtube.com/vi/imuJeL51A0E/maxresdefault.jpg", "uploadDate": "2022-10-14T08:00:00-07:00", "embedUrl": "https://www.youtube.com/embed/imuJeL51A0E", "creator": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Ebb Software" }, "publisher": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "MooseyGeek", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio..." } } } </script>0http://www.mooseygeek.com/2022/10/console-and-pc-gaming-preference.htmlNintendoPC GamingPlayStationXboxnoreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Mon, 10 Oct 2022 22:31:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061398894443784492.post-2769422339681851869<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG4puXwt6zcCyaue85vP36yXG0nU9BQD5u07-0LlB_2JA2jCy3PHWMoYImfuxgqViBzB3M8W_Xk0nCidR4feYyYc4x1OpZbjifxfeQUVrlsoKDcmlWEhyLg6ldsUI_10SbLvts8pDLet74Fics0vM2vIY86ylpQlLgz-oIuohNlOfZEl2VW8vNNWE9jA/s2240/Console%20&amp;%20pc%20gaming.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Console &amp; PC Gaming" border="0" data-original-height="1260" data-original-width="2240" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG4puXwt6zcCyaue85vP36yXG0nU9BQD5u07-0LlB_2JA2jCy3PHWMoYImfuxgqViBzB3M8W_Xk0nCidR4feYyYc4x1OpZbjifxfeQUVrlsoKDcmlWEhyLg6ldsUI_10SbLvts8pDLet74Fics0vM2vIY86ylpQlLgz-oIuohNlOfZEl2VW8vNNWE9jA/w640-h360/Console%20&amp;%20pc%20gaming.png" width="640" /></a></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">Why you should ditch your PC for a console (and 5 reasons why)</h1><p style="text-align: left;">I use to play games on my computer but now I prefer to play games on my Xbox. I have been playing games since the days of the original <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_2600" target="_blank">Atari</a>, &amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intellivision" target="_blank">Intellivision</a> and so I know what works and what doesn't. There is a big difference between playing a game on a console and playing a game on your computer.</p><p></p> <p> <script type="text/javascript"> amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "moosey00-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "Xbox Series X Console"; amzn_assoc_default_category = "PCHardware"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "4848298aaaa7ee3163792a4e4c038865"; amzn_assoc_default_browse_node = "13900871"; amzn_assoc_title = "Shop Related Products"; amzn_assoc_rows = "4"; amzn_assoc_design = "text_links"; </script> <script src="//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US"></script> </p> <p>The first thing that you have to understand is that consoles have better graphics than the average computer. The graphics go into detail like how shadows are rendered and how lighting effects are handled. You can't get this kind of detail with your computer unless you spend top dollar on top of that.</p><p>The second thing you need to know is that even though you may be able to run certain games at 60fps on your computer, those kinds of games are rarely smooth enough for most people. Most people will notice choppy movements, laggy controls and constant hiccups in their gameplay if they try anything more than 30fps. This would make it difficult for them to enjoy playing their favorite games even if they do have high-end computers or gaming laptops (which many do). The games I can play on my PC are limited. When that happens, I resort to playing on my Xbox.</p><p>The third thing you need to know is that in order to get 60fps on your computer, you'll need an extremely powerful graphics card. Most people don't have a graphics card powerful enough for this kind of performance unless they're willing to spend top dollar on top of their current computer's price tag.</p> <p> <script type="text/javascript"> amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_search_bar = "false"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "moosey00-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_title = "Shop Related Products"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "pc graphics card"; amzn_assoc_default_category = "PCHardware"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "4848298aaaa7ee3163792a4e4c038865"; amzn_assoc_default_browse_node = "13900871"; </script> <script src="//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US"></script> </p> <p>The fourth and final thing you need to know is that if you want to play games on a computer, you might as well just buy a console. They aren't any more expensive than most gaming PCs and they can run much better games without all the hassles involved with setting up a PC. So if you want to play games on a computer, go ahead. But don't expect to get 60fps unless you're willing to spend lots of money on a high-end PC.&nbsp;</p><p> <script type="text/javascript"> amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "moosey00-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "pc gaming desktop"; amzn_assoc_default_category = "PCHardware"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "4848298aaaa7ee3163792a4e4c038865"; amzn_assoc_default_browse_node = "13900871"; amzn_assoc_title = "Shop Related Products"; amzn_assoc_rows = "4"; amzn_assoc_design = "text_links"; </script> <script src="//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US"></script> </p> <p>I hope this helped! If you have any other questions about the difference between a console and a computer, feel free to leave them in the comments below. </p><p> As always, thanks for reading and happy gaming!</p>0http://www.mooseygeek.com/2022/10/this-weeks-free-games-from-epic-games.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Sat, 8 Oct 2022 23:52:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061398894443784492.post-7054013400927065932<p>Not sure if you're keeping up what Epic Games is offering this week for their free games. First game is Rising Hell. Rising Hell, a single player game, is a vertical platformer rogue-lite filled with adrenaline-pumping action and tons of heavy gothic metal shreds. Climb out from the ever-changing hell while you fight hordes of blood-lusting demons. Some features from the description:</p><p>Vertical Rogue-lite: Climb out of the ever-changing procedurally generated hell while the ever-present threat of permadeath fills your veins with adrenaline.</p><p>Epic Boss Battles: Slay gigantic ancient demons such as Dagon, Beelzebub, and many more.</p><p>Multiple Game Modes: Choose between campaign and challenge modes complete with its own leaderboards.</p><p>Unlockable Characters: Play and unlock different characters that will give you a variety of different playstyles and strategies.</p><p><br /></p><p>To follow them&nbsp;</p><p>Get Rising Hell at Epic Games &gt; https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/rising-hell-253707</p><p>Reviews on the game from <a href="https://opencritic.com/game/11342/rising-hell" target="_blank">Open Critic</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqXHr4jMbzdFedRLB2qGOrST0BjWgqiTb44JoDoVqfMc-QHoWYdzUQhZaIJ6W4qJTbZkqzw--nw23Pl-i40bLQ-3OAhQINsyqBV6VVD7Af1DOrduttV1Ws2RiPp54wGSFIrhQutM6E8JY1saMBfFrb_S-JyBSGOKH-noDGXrKflbG5Pnqco6kCP8lM2g/s725/RisingHellReviewsOpenCritic.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Rising Hell Review Snapshot at Open Critic" border="0" data-original-height="317" data-original-width="725" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqXHr4jMbzdFedRLB2qGOrST0BjWgqiTb44JoDoVqfMc-QHoWYdzUQhZaIJ6W4qJTbZkqzw--nw23Pl-i40bLQ-3OAhQINsyqBV6VVD7Af1DOrduttV1Ws2RiPp54wGSFIrhQutM6E8JY1saMBfFrb_S-JyBSGOKH-noDGXrKflbG5Pnqco6kCP8lM2g/w640-h280/RisingHellReviewsOpenCritic.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Next free game availble is</p><p>Get Slain: Back From Hell at Epic Games &gt; https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/slain-aea303<a href="https://opencritic.com/game/11342/rising-hell" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>0http://www.mooseygeek.com/2022/10/no-mans-sky-40-update-switch-launch.htmlNintendoNo Man's Skynoreply@blogger.com (MooseyGeek)Fri, 7 Oct 2022 23:35:00 -0700tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7061398894443784492.post-8348326131602349708<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIeJfEvk01IlouJ6Sxjk_zKoDM5C0i59RQj68UEjQU4iA7rYUtzGScnjMjFgOMoIW0ppCygO1IAYJu7MhAXZff1krRixYunwUcdcwbfEhbm-qTumY3E88vsMX3XJOFTYmhbUDmFBcsT-0/s1600/1665211191182145-0.png"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNIeJfEvk01IlouJ6Sxjk_zKoDM5C0i59RQj68UEjQU4iA7rYUtzGScnjMjFgOMoIW0ppCygO1IAYJu7MhAXZff1krRixYunwUcdcwbfEhbm-qTumY3E88vsMX3XJOFTYmhbUDmFBcsT-0/s1600/1665211191182145-0.png" width="400" /> </a> </div> <h2 style="text-align: left;">No Man's Sky just got even better with the new 4.0 update and Switch launch - check it out now!</h2> <p>No Man's Sky has arrived on the Nintendo Switch, accompanied by a fresh update. I, who have not played the game in some time, am thinking of starting a new character to avoid getting lost in the vast universe as before.</p> <p>However, the update appears to bring many thrilling new features and content to the game, making it worth exploring. Check out the trailer below to see what's changed:</p> <main> <div style="margin: 20px auto; max-width: 800px; text-align: center;"> <div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);"> <iframe allowfullscreen="" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KWgZ2kjL4bM" style="position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; border: none;"></iframe> </div> </div> </main> <h3 style="text-align: left;">What's coming to the Switch and Version 4.0?</h3> <p>No Man's Sky has undergone a significant update to version 4.0 (Waypoints), bringing with it a host of new features and improvements. The update focuses on streamlining the experience for new and returning players alike.</p> <p>With the new update, players can enjoy a range of new exocraft, freighters, and base building options. Additionally, the update brings improved performance and stability to the game, making it a more seamless experience for players on all platforms. This includes the recently released Nintendo Switch version, which now has access to the latest and greatest features in the universe.</p> <h3 style="text-align: left;">Playing No Man's Sky: Start Fresh or Continue?</h3> <p>Have you had the chance to try out No Man's Sky on the go yet? If so, how many times have you started a new character? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.</p> <p>Whether you've started multiple characters or are still on the fence about giving it a try, it's a fascinating experience that's well worth exploring. Ready Up. Antlers Up.</p> <script type="application/ld+json"> { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "VideoObject", "name": "No Man's Sky Waypoint (4.0) Update & Nintendo Switch Launch Trailer", "description": "Watch the official 4.0 Waypoint update trailer for No Man's Sky. 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There are also some scenes throughout the main game scenario where this content cannot be accessed)</i>. Three types of colosseums are included, as are three types of costumes based on characters from the related title, NieR Replicant.</div><p style="text-align: left;">It will set you back $40.&nbsp;The trailer, which was shown on June 28th, 2022, during "Nintendo's Direct Mini: Partner Showcase," is available below.</p><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fq4f_7faOEg" width="320" youtube-src-id="fq4f_7faOEg"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"> Here are some NieR:Automata related products: </h2><div><script src="//z-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/onejs?MarketPlace=US"></script></div><div id="virtuos">Virtuos Co-Developed Games List&nbsp;</div><div><google-sheets-html-origin><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" dir="ltr" style="border-collapse: collapse; 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border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Dying Light</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Nintendo Switch&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Nintendo Switch</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;XCOM 2 Collection&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">XCOM 2 Collection</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Nintendo Switch&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Nintendo Switch</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Bioshock: The Collection&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Bioshock: The Collection</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Nintendo Switch&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Nintendo Switch</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;The Outer Worlds&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">The Outer Worlds</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Nintendo Switch&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Nintendo Switch</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Spyro: Reignited Trilogy&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Spyro: Reignited Trilogy</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS4, PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS4, PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Assassin's Creed Liberation Remastered&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Assassin's Creed Liberation Remastered</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS4, PC, Xbox One&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS4, PC, Xbox One</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Starlink: Battle for Atlas&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Starlink: Battle for Atlas</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Nintendo Switch&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Nintendo Switch</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Dark Souls Remastered&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Dark Souls Remastered</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Nintendo Switch&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Nintendo Switch</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Battlefield 1&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Battlefield 1</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS4, PC, Xbox One&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS4, PC, Xbox One</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Uncharted 4: A Thief's End&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Uncharted 4: A Thief's End</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS4&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS4</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Knack 2&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Knack 2</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS4&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS4</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Call of Duty: Black Ops 4&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Call of Duty: Black Ops 4</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS4, PC, Xbox One&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS4, PC, Xbox One</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Jurassic World Evolution&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Jurassic World Evolution</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS4, PC, Xbox One&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS4, PC, Xbox One</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Horizon Zero Dawn&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Horizon Zero Dawn</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS4, PC&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS4, PC</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Gravity Rush 2&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Gravity Rush 2</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS4&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS4</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Watch Dogs 2&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Watch Dogs 2</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS4, PC, Xbox One&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS4, PC, Xbox One</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Shadow of the Tomb Raider&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Shadow of the Tomb Raider</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS4, PC, Xbox One&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS4, PC, Xbox One</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Battlefield V&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Battlefield V</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS4, PC, Xbox One&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS4, PC, Xbox One</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;L.A. Noire&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">L.A. Noire</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Assassin's Creed : The Ezio Collection&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Assassin's Creed : The Ezio Collection</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS4, Xbox One&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS4, Xbox One</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS4, PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS4, PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Batman: Return to Arkham&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Batman: Return to Arkham</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS4, Xbox One&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS4, Xbox One</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Heavy Rain&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Heavy Rain</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS4&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS4</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS3, PS Vita, PS4, PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS3, PS Vita, PS4, PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;The Last of Us: Remastered&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">The Last of Us: Remastered</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS4&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS4</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Fable Anniversary&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Fable Anniversary</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Xbox 360&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Xbox 360</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS4&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS4</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Injustice: Gods Among Us&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Injustice: Gods Among Us</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Android&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Android</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Rise of the Tomb Raider&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Rise of the Tomb Raider</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS4, PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS4, PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;JackpotJoy&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">JackpotJoy</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Android&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Android</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;XCOM: Enemy Unknown&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">XCOM: Enemy Unknown</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;iOS&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">iOS</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;NBA 2K14&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">NBA 2K14</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;iOS/Android/FireOs&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">iOS/Android/FireOs</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Bubble Safari&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Bubble Safari</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;iOS, Android&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">iOS, Android</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;NBA 2K13&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">NBA 2K13</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Android, Wii, PSP, PS2&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Android, Wii, PSP, PS2</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;The Last of Us&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">The Last of Us</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS3&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS3</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Might &amp; Magic Heroes VI (Shades of Darkness expansion)&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Might &amp; Magic Heroes VI (Shades of Darkness expansion)</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PC&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PC</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;The Enchanted Library&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">The Enchanted Library</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Facebook&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Facebook</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;The Game of Life&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">The Game of Life</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PC, Mac&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PC, Mac</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Civilization Revolution&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Civilization Revolution</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;WP7&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">WP7</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;The Price is Right Decades&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">The Price is Right Decades</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Xbox 360&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Xbox 360</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Who Wants to be a Millionaire 2012 Edition&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Who Wants to be a Millionaire 2012 Edition</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Xbox 360&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Xbox 360</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Hollywood Squares&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Hollywood Squares</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PSN&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PSN</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Family Feud Decades&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Family Feud Decades</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PSN&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PSN</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;DreamWorks Super Star Kartz&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">DreamWorks Super Star Kartz</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Nintendo DS&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Nintendo DS</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Hasbro Family Game Night Value Pack&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Hasbro Family Game Night Value Pack</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Nintendo Wii&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Nintendo Wii</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Monopoly Collection&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Monopoly Collection</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Wii&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Wii</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Generator Rex: Agent of Providence&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Generator Rex: Agent of Providence</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, 3DS, NDS&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, 3DS, NDS</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Hole in the Wall&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Hole in the Wall</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Xbox 360 Kinect&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Xbox 360 Kinect</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;MLB 2K12&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">MLB 2K12</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PSP, PS2, NDS, Wii&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PSP, PS2, NDS, Wii</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;NBA 2K12&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">NBA 2K12</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS2&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS2</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;MLB 2K11&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">MLB 2K11</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PSP, PS2, NDS&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PSP, PS2, NDS</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Monster Jam: Path of Destruction&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Monster Jam: Path of Destruction</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, PSP&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, Nintendo DS, PSP</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Sid Meier's Pirates!&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Sid Meier's Pirates!</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Wii&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Wii</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Ghost Recon Predator&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Ghost Recon Predator</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PSP&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PSP</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Dora the Explorer&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Dora the Explorer</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Explorer&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Explorer</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Ben 10 Ultimate Alien&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Ben 10 Ultimate Alien</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Explorer&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Explorer</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Press Your Luck&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Press Your Luck</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS3, iPad&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS3, iPad</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Family Feud&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Family Feud</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS3, iPad&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS3, iPad</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;The Price is Right&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">The Price is Right</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS3, iPad&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS3, iPad</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;MotorStorm: Arctic Edge&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">MotorStorm: Arctic Edge</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS2&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS2</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Pimp My Ride Street Racing&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Pimp My Ride Street Racing</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PS2, Nintendo DS&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PS2, Nintendo DS</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Madagascar Kartz&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Madagascar Kartz</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Nintendo DS&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Nintendo DS</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Hot Wheels Battle Force 5&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Hot Wheels Battle Force 5</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Nintendo DS&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Nintendo DS</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Crash: Mind over Mutant&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Crash: Mind over Mutant</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PSP&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PSP</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Wolverine&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Wolverine</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;DIDJ&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">DIDJ</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Indiana Jones&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Indiana Jones</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;DIDJ&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">DIDJ</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Hannah Montana&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Hannah Montana</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;DIDJ&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">DIDJ</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Speed Racer&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Speed Racer</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Nintendo DS&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Nintendo DS</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Beowulf&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Beowulf</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PSP&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PSP</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Street Riders&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Street Riders</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PSP&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">PSP</td></tr><tr style="height: 21px;"><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Asphalt: Urban GT 2&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177); border-image: initial; border-style: solid; border-width: 1px; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; overflow: hidden; padding: 2px 3px; vertical-align: middle;">Asphalt: Urban GT 2</td><td data-sheets-value="{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;PSP, Nintendo DS&quot;}" style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(162, 169, 177) rgb(204, 204, 204); 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