LG G Watch R watch faces

So, I've developed a new obsession...I've been consumed lately by creating watch faces for my LG G Watch R smartwatch. Here is some of the early work:

My MTG Early Edition Cards for sale

Here are the cards I have from Beta, Arabian Nights, the Dark and Antiquities:
BETA:
WHITE:
Benalish Hero x2
Circle of Protection: White
Death Ward
Pearled Unicorn
White Ward
RED:
Disintegrate
Dwarven Warriors
Fire Ball
Firebreathing
Gray Ogre
Hurloom Minotaur
Mons’s Goblin Raiders
GREEN:
Giant Spider
Grizzly Bears
Ironroot Treefolk
Ley Druid
Shanodin Dryads
Wall of Wood
BLUE:
Flight x2
Merfolk of the Pearl Trident
Phantom Terrain
Power Leak
Power Sink x2
Psychic Venom x3
Reconstruction
Sea Serpent
Unsummon
MANA:
Swamp x3
Mountain x8

LEGENDS:
LANDS:
Adventurer’s Guildhouse
Cathedral of Serra
Hammerheim
Mountain Stronghold
Pendelhaven
Seafarer’s Quay
Tolaria
Unholy Citadel
Urborg
ARTIFACTS:
Black Mana Battery
Blue Mana Battery
Forethought Amulet
Green Mana Battery
Knowledge Vault
Kry Shield
Life Chisel
Mana Matrix
Marble Priest
Planar Gate
Red Mana Battery
Relic Barrier
Sword of the Ages
White Mana Battery
GOLD MULTICOLOR:
Axelrod Gunnarson
Ayesha Tanaka
Barktooth Warbeard
Jaques le Vert
Jedit Ojanen
Jerrard of the Closed Fist
Kasimir the Lone Wolf
Kei Takahashi
Lady Orca
Marhault Elsdragon
Pavel Maliki
Princess Lucrezia
Ramirez DePietro
Riven Turnbull
Sir Shandlar of Eberyn
Sivitri Scarzam
Sunastian Falconer
The Lady of the Mountain
Tor Wauki
Torsten Von Ursus
Ur-Drago
WHITE
Alabaster Potion
Amorou Kithkin
Clergy of the Holy Ninbus
D’Avenant Archer
Divine Offering
Enchanted Being
Equinox
Fortified Area
Holy Day
Indestructible Aura
Keepers of the Faith
Land Tax
Shield Wall
Tundra Wolves x2
Wall of Caltrops
GREEN
Barbary Apes
Cat Warriors
Durkwood Boars
Emerald Dragonfly
Fire Sprites
Giant Turtle
Glyph of Reincarnation
Hornet Cobra
Moss Monster
Pradesh Gypsies
Rust
Sylvian Paradise
Wolverine Pack
BLUE
Brine Hag
Devouring Deep
Energy Tap x2
Flash Counter
Flash Flood x2
Force Spike x2
Gaseous Form x3
Glyph of Delusion
Wall of Vapor
Wall of Wonder
Zephyr Falcon

ARABIAN NIGHTS:
BLUE
Dandan x2
Fishliver Oil
GREEN
Ghazban Ogre x2
Metamorphosis x2
Nafs Asp
Sandstorm

THE DARK:
BLUE
Amnesia x2
Dance of Many  
Deep Water          
Drowned                
Electric Eel          
Erosion x2                
Flood                  
Ghost Ship              
Giant Shark  x4        
Leviathan            
Mana Vortex      
Merfolk Assassin      
Mind Bomb            
Psychic Allergy        
Riptide x2              
Sunken City            
Tangle Kelp          
Water Wurm
GREEN
Carnivorous Plant    
Elves of Deep Shadow  x2
Gaea's Touch      
Hidden Path x2        
Land Leeches          
Lurker            
Marsh Viper              
Niall Silvain        
People of the Woods    
Savaen Elves x2      
Scarwood Bandits      
Scarwood Hag            
Scavenger Folk      
Spitting Slug          
Tracker              
Venom x3              
Whippoorwill x2          
Wormwood Treefolk  
RED
Ball Lightning        
Brothers of Fire    
Cave People        
Eternal Flame        
Fire Drake            
Fissure            
Goblin Caves        
Goblin Digging Team      
Goblin Hero        
Goblin Rock Sled      
Goblin Shrine        
Goblin Wizard        
Goblins of the Flarg    
Inferno              
Mana Clash          
Orc General        
Sisters of the Flame
WHITE
Angry Mob x2          
Blood of the Martyr    
Brainwash x2          
Cleansing        
Dust to Dust x2      
Fasting          
Festival          
Fire and Brimstone x2    
Holy Light x2        
Knights of Thorn      
Martyr's Cry          
Miracle Worker      
Morale x4            
Pikemen            
Squire x3              
Tivadar's Crusade    
Witch Hunter            
ARTIFACT
Barl's Cage          
Bone Flute          
Book of Rass            
Coal Golem            
Dark Sphere x2        
Fellwar Stone          
Fountain of Youth      
Living Armor x2        
Necropolis          
Reflecting Mirror    
Runesword x3            
Scarecrow          
Standing Stones      
Stone Calendar      
Tormod's Crypt x2        
Tower of Coireall    
Wand of Ith x2          
War Barge          
LAND
City of Shadows      
Maze of Ith        
Safe Haven            
Sorrow's Path          
MULTICOLOR
Dark Heart of the Woods x4
Marsh Goblins        
Scarwood Goblins x2  

ANTIQUITIES:
BLUE
Sage of Lat-Nam
WHITE
Argivian Blacksmith
Artifact Ward
Circle of Protection Artifacts
Reverse Polarity        
GREEN
Argothian Pixies
Argothian Treefolk
Crumble x2
ARTIFACT
Amulet of Kroog
Armageddon Clock
Ashnod's Altar
Ashnod's Battle Gear
Ashnod's Transmogrant
Battering Ram
Bronze Tablet
Clay Statue
Cursed Rack
Dragon Engine
Feldon's Cane
Grapeshot Catapult
Obelisk of Undoing
Onulet
Ornithopter
Primal Clay
Rocket Launcher
Staff of Zegon
Tablet of Epityr
Tawnos's Weaponry
The Rack
Urza's Avenger
Urza's Chalice
Urza's Miter
Weakstone
Yotian Soldier
LAND
Strip Mine (All 4 Artwork)
Urza’s Mine
Urza’s Power Plant
Urza’s Tower

Pokemon Starters Winner!

Hi all,

Sorry for the delay in announcing the winner for this contest.
Without further ado, the winner for the Multiples Of Zero Ultimate Starters collection is:

Dominic Myers!

Congratulations Dominic, and thank you to those who entered.

Don't forget to keep your eyes open for future contests and be sure to follow my Facebook page HERE

Shiny Arcanine Winner!

Hey everyone!

The Shiny Arcanine contest has now drawn to a close, and here is the winner of this powerful, classic, level 100 Pokemon!

Congratulations David A. Strollo on winning Multiples Of Zero's first Pokemon Contest!

Please stay tuned for future competitions and more amazing Pokemon to become available by liking my facebook page HERE

Best Wishes!

OCTOBER 2013 LEGENDARY POKEMON GIVEAWAY

Hi all,

With the end of the Shiny Arcanine promotion, it's now time to bring on the next challenger!  

This month's giveaway will run a little longer and be a bit different from the previous ones hosted here.  As the prize is a super rare and highly unique Pokemon, the stakes are a little higher!

Here are the specifics and rules of this giveaway!

First, the Pokemon up for grabs this month is a Shiny Rayquaza.  Check out the screen shots to the left to see the Pokemon's stats and moves.  This Pokemon was a special distribution in Japan and ran for a very limited time.  The Pokemon's original trainer is Nobunaga, Japan's first Emperor.  Although in Pokemon Conquest, his Pokemon is Zekrom, the Rayquaza was a special cross-promotion for Pokemon and

Nobunaga's Ambition made available for Pokemon White Version and Pokemon Black Version through Wi-Fi distribution .

How to Enter:

First, you must Like my Facebook Page HERE

Second, comment on the event with what is your favorite Pokemon type.  Your comment will earn one entry into the competition.  To gain bonus entries you need to refer a friend to the page.  Have your friend comment with your name and their favorite Pokemon type and you will each receive two bonus entries! For your friend's entries to be valid, they must also like my Facebook page.

The contest will run from 10/2/13 until midnight Central Time 11/1/13 and there must be at least 50 unique entrants for the prize to be awarded.

So, get your friends involved and you have a higher chance of winning!  Remember, if we don't reach 50 comments from unique people who all like the page Rayquaza will disappear back into the tall grass!

I bet this Pokemon will look amazing with the new graphics of Pokemon X and Y!

Let's get lots of people involved and talk Pokemon and other awesome things!!

Remember, to receive Rayquaza, you must have access to Wi-Fi and be willing to give out your friend code for the trade to occur.  I really don't care what Pokemon you send back, feel free to send a Lv. 3 Lillipup if you'd like!  Good luck and best wishes!

POKEMON STARTERS GIVEAWAY 2013!

Hey guys!  It's time for Multiples Of Zero's second Pokemon Giveaway!

For this promotion, I want to know which Pokemon generation has your favorite starter Pokemon.  Which was your first generation that introduced you to the series?  Let me know and you could walk away with a set of starters from generations I-V!  That's right!!  You could win all the starters, from Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle to Snivy, Tepig and Oshawott.  These starters have all been bred legitimately by myself and will be distributed either as eggs, or level 1 Pokemon.  The breeding process is done at the Pokemon Day Care by breeding with a Ditto from Japan, which means increased chances of receiving a Shiny Pokemon if taken as an egg due to the Masuda Method of breeding.

So, what are you waiting for?  Like my Facebook Page and comment on the milestone for a chance to win the ultimate set of starters!  Tell your friends!

How to win and rules for the contest:

• To enter the contest you must like the page Multiples Of Zero on Facebook.
• Contest will run from 9/27/13 to 10/12/13.  Winner will be announced on 10/13/13.  
• On the Multiples Of Zero page on Facebook, find the milestone for the contest and leave a comment about which is your favorite Generation.  The winner will be chosen at random from the comments on October 12th.
• The set of Pokemon starters will then be traded via WiFi to your Pokemon Black/White or Black 2/White 2 game cartridge within 7 days.  You must be willing to share your friend code so that communication may be established via Pal Pad within Pokemon game.
• You must own a copy of Pokemon Black, Pokemon White, Pokemon Black 2 or Pokemon White 2 and have access to WiFi for distribution to occur.
• You must have a Pokemon to trade in order to receive Pokemon Starters.  Type of Pokemon and Level do not matter.
• If Pokemon are sent as eggs, chances of the egg hatching into a Shiny Pokemon are 1/1638.
• No purchase is necessary to enter contest and there is no limit to the amount of comments on the contest milestone.
• Winner will be announced on the Multiples Of Zero page on Facebook and Blogger.
• Comments with profanity or offensive language or terms will be deleted.  Please be courteous to others.
• Last but not least, good luck to all who participate and I hope to hear from you and talk games on Multiples Of Zero!

Keep an eye out on my Twitter feed and Facebook page for future contests and giveaways!

SHINY ARCANINE GIVEAWAY 2013

Hello all,

I am extremely excited about the upcoming release of Pokemon X and Pokemon Y!  With that in mind, I want to share my excitement by giving one lucky winner their very own Shiny Arcanine!  This Pokemon is one of the most powerful and coveted of them all and now you can add this level 100 powerhouse to your team!  

Shiny Arcanine Stats:

DEX NO. 059 | LV: 100 | GENDER: MALE | NATURE: NAUGHTY | ABILITY: INTIMIDATE 

HP: 319 | ATTACK: 314 | DEFENSE: 231 | SP. ATK: 223 | SP. DEF: 155 | SPEED: 219

Knows the moves:

FLAMETHROWER (FIRE), AERIAL ACE (FLYING), DIG (GROUND), HYPER BEAM (NORMAL)

How to win and rules for the contest:

• To enter the contest you must like the page Multiples Of Zero on Facebook.  
• On the Multiples Of Zero page on Facebook, find the milestone for the contest and leave a comment about which is your favorite Pokemon.  The winner will be chosen at random from the comments on October 1st.
• Shiny Arcanine will then be traded via WiFi to your Pokemon Black/White or Black 2/White 2 game cartridge within 7 days.  You must be willing to share your friend code so that communication may be established via Pal Pad within Pokemon game.
• You must own a copy of Pokemon Black, Pokemon White, Pokemon Black 2 or Pokemon White 2 and have access to WiFi for distribution to occur.
• You must have a Pokemon to trade in order to receive Arcanine.  Type of Pokemon and Level do not matter.
• No purchase is necessary to enter contest and there is no limit to the amount of comments on the contest milestone.
• Winner will be announced on the Multiples Of Zero page on Facebook and Blogger.
• Comments with profanity or offensive language or terms will be deleted.  Please be courteous to others.
• Last but not least, good luck to all who participate and I hope to hear from you and talk games on Multiples Of Zero!

Keep an eye out on my Twitter feed and Facebook page for future contests and giveaways!

Upgrading the Memory on Your Playstation 3 Made Easy

Hi guys,

Tonight I was able to upgrade the memory of my Playstation 3 to a whopping 1TB from a 250GB drive!  The upgrade took minutes and was super simple, but the research through partial and outdated information was a challenge and time consuming, so I'm summing up all I learned here so that you may have an easier go at it.

First and foremost, you cannot use an external  drive for this process on a machine that is not modded or jailbroken in some way.  Personally, I don't believe in doing such things, so I wanted to do the memory upgrade legitimately.  So before you format your external HDD and re-partition it, don't bother.  It wont work for anything other than for storing pictures, music and movies.  You can also back up save files, but that's pretty unnecessary with PS Plus' Cloud Saves.

The HDD I purchased was the WD Blue Notebook 1TB SATA 3.0 Gb/s 2.5-Inch Internal Notebook Hard Drive Retail Kit.

I found this drive at Fry's Electronics and they price matched the current Amazon price of $73.00 which made it an awesome deal!  This was the only retailer in my area that had this product.  You can buy different devices, but from what I gathered online, it's best to make sure you get one that runs at 5400RPM and is no more than 9.5mm in height.

This model was perfect in all specs and runs whisper quiet.

Step 1: Backup data you don't want to lose into an external drive.  

This step is a pain as you have to format and partition a drive.  A process which requires downloading software and requieres a lot of time.  I didn't bother with this, as all I needed is linked to my PSN account.

http://us.playstation.com/psn/

Step 2: Download PS3 System Software.

This can be found by clicking the link under the image to the left.

For this step you'll need an external drive, or thumb drive.  Go to the site on your computer and click the link at the bottom of the page for the latest version.  You'll need this to set up your new hard drive once it's in the PS3.  Make sure that on your external device you create the folders specified on the instructions, or your PS3 will not recognize the file.

Step 3: Remove the Old HDD.  This is much simpler than it sounds.  On the Slim console, you will first flip it upside-down.  There you will see a tab centered near the front of the console.  Pull this up with your nail and you'll discover a single screw.  With a small Phillips screwdriver, remove this screw.

Next, you'll remove a sliding cover in the front of the console which is now lose.  You will see the drive inside with a little metal handle.  Pull this handle to remove the HDD bracket.

On the bracket, you will find four small screws.  Remove these carefully to dislodge the HDD.

Now place the new drive inside, replace the four screws and reverse the steps to finish setup.

Step 4: System Set-Up.

Plug in your external drive with the latest system software in one USB port and your PS Controller in the other and then power on your console.  Now follow the onscreen instructions, beginning by pressing SEL and START together.  This will format the new drive and install the system software.

That's it!  Enjoy your new, robust PS3 and download all the games you want from PS Plus!!

I hope this helps, and please message me on my Facebook page with any questions you may have on installation.

Thursday Baddest of the Bad Entry #1 - Starscream

                                                                                   "Conquest is made of the ashes of one's enemies"

                                                                                                                                               - Starscream

Starscream is one of the most despicable and heartless villains of my childhood.  His very name harkens a vision of the agony felt by a star while going supernova and generating the most powerful force in the universe.  He is relentless, has no pity for his enemies, and envies and wants to rule his allies.  In a world clearly divided into the two factions of the Decepticons and Autobots, Starscream cares only for himself.  While having the complete trust of Megatron as his right hand man, Starscream continues to plot dominance over all and absolute decimation of all who stand against him.  Not even death can stand in his way in his relentless pursuit of complete dominance.

Who was your favorite dastardly Decepticon?  Leave a comment and discuss who was the best at making being bad look so good.

Stay tuned for entry #2 next Thursday!

How to get the HALO 4 Multiplayer Raider Armor

Hey guys,

After a bit of digging on the internet, I finally found a way to get all specs for the amazing Raider armor for your Spartan on HALO 4.  Check out the images below to find the translations for the symbols on HALO waypoint.  

First, you need to complete the first three missions of Spartan Ops on any difficulty.  When you've completed that task, go to your HALO Waypoint app on your Xbox 360 (you can access it directly from the main menu on HALO 4).  Next, find the tile that shows your HALO 4 spartan and shows your stats.  Once inside, chose the Classified tile.  From there, press X to enter code and see the image below so see the translation for the following codes: 

Raider Shoulders: 1 U K 3 C V Y J Z M

Raider Torso: 3 V G R Z J 1 B S 6

Raider Helmet: Q 2 3 9 S F 2 P G Z

Once completed, you can equip the armor set on HALO 4 and start some online fragging dressed in style!

Thanks to the HALO 4 forums and Gamefaqs forums for the codes and glyph translator

E3 2012 Wins, Fails and Surprises

E3 was jam packed of awesome this year!  In a year with not a lot of news on the console side, games seemed to take precedent.  Nintendo showed that it could still bring the fun, while Microsoft introduced new chapters in epic story-lines and a new ecosystem that plans to merge every aspect of your life.  Sony showed it's ability to adapt to meet new challenges and mobile gaming showed an impressive presence to showcase the apparent successor in the handheld market.  Here are the stand outs at this years show:

Going Back to E3's Humble Beginnings

As E3 2012 draws near and I ready to board my flight, I am compelled to look back at the history of the event.  What better way to look back, than to go way back...to the first E3 event which occurred right after I graduated high school in 1995.  With the WiiU being a headliner, and the possibility of a new Microsoft Console, what were the hot new tickets in 1995?  What was revolutionizing the industry?  Below are the highlights of E3 1995, the beginning of the premier gaming expo of the world!

The King is Dead, Long Live the King!

The industry was abuzz with Nintendo's epic oversight.  A new challenger was making a splash this year and we may have never seen the industry's biggest leap if the Big N hadn't reniged on Ken Kutaragi and the Ultra 64's CD ROM.  This machine went on to become the first console to sell 100 million units and would spawn the new household name in gaming, Playstation.

In 1995 Playstation made a big splash at the first E3 with a powerful line up of games.  Among these were new franchises such as the fighting game Battle Arena Toshinden, the survival horror game D and the now classic every-console-launch title Ridge Racer.  Also shown was Capcom's future power house Biohazard! (Resident Evil)

The Mushroom Kingdom Strikes Back

Not to be outdone, Nintendo attended this event with two consoles that in their eyes, would revolutionize the industry.  One would become the benchmark of the stagnating of Nintendo's technical prowess, and one would become one of the biggest commercial failures in gaming since E.T. on the Atari console.
When the big N strolled into E3 1995 with chest puffed and chin held high, it was still thriving on the momentum of it's greatest success, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, which was showcasing titles such as Donkey Kong Country 3, Final Fantasy III and Secret of Mana at the show.  Riding high on this success, Nintendo had decided to forego a move that all other console makers were making and decided to ignore the CD ROM format and stick with the cartridge.  The new plastic on plastic contraption would introduce the analog stick as a staple of controllers and be dubbed the Ultra 64, a name which later became the Nintendo 64.

Their other console was a much bolder endeavor.  A revolution to the handheld industry while keeping with the trend in the 90's which was the common thought that Virtual Reality was the next evolution in gaming and interactive media.  Not only would this machine have 3D graphics, it would also be 3D!  This colossal failure was dubbed the Virtual Boy and would introduce thousands of children not only to 3D gaming, but to permanent retinal damage.

As I Lay Dying...

Last on the bill was a dying member of the big three.  A company that was slowly bleeding out due to it's inability to compete in the hardware department and was being carried along solely by it's software.  The former giant SEGA had made some bold moves, but due to early launches, always seemed to be behind the current generation when the others joined the fray with twice as powerful hardware and more amazing graphic capabilities.  Sega's fighter this year was the short lived and doomed Sega Saturn which drew attention with titles like Virtua Fighter and Panzer Dragoon.

The Ones That Got Away

Unlike today where there are three solid consoles making the rounds and no other competition, E3 1995 hosted some other manufacturers that were doomed to failure and crushed into submission only to become a distant memory.  Here are the other fighters in the Royal Rumble that year:

The Panasonic 3DO M2

The SNK NeoGeo 3D

The Atari Jaguar VR Unit and the Atari Jaguar CD

It almost seems incredible to believe that this was seventeen years ago, and how far we've come in that time...as you gander in amazement at what 2012 brings, take a moment to remember what had us in awe at the first ever E3 way back in 1995...

Pokemon Conquest and gamestop are teaming up to bring it this June

Pokemon Conquest is now incredibly close!  With a US release date of June 16th this game really snuck up since it's announcement earlier this year.  This strategy RPG will blend Pokemon with Nobunaga's ambition like it has never been done before in an all new Pokemon experience.  As the game draws near, some tasty morsels of information have come forth.

The first is a message on the official site, http://www.pokemonconquest.com/en-us/news, which talks about upcoming downloable episodes and content via Nintendo WFC.

The second is a pre-order announcement from Gamestop detailing a way to have ten Pokemon under your command from the start of the game.  If you pre-order by June 16th and pick up your game by June 26th you will gain access to Emolga, Lapras, Pikachu, Riolu and Scyther.  If you are a Power-Up member, you can cash in 1,000 points to gain access to another five: Axew, Beldum, Darmanitan, Larvitar, and Sneasel!

AWESOME!!

THQ Goes Hollywood with an amazing Metro Last Light Live Action Trailer

One of the highlights of last year's E3 is sure to make a big splash again this year.  THQ is warming us up for the upcoming post-apocalyptic thrill ride Metro: Last Light.  As the follow up to 2010's Metro 2033, you take on the role of a young survivor going out into a post nuclear war-torn Soviet Union.  This series is based on a novel by Russian author Dmitry Glukhovsky, and while not becoming a sales blockbuster, it garnered great reviews and a great cult following.  THQ seems to be pulling out all the stops for the 2013 follow up and has dazzled our eyes with this fantastic live action trailer.  Enjoy the show and prepare yourself for the terror that awaits deep under ground in Moscow.

Tell me what you want to see at E3 2012 and win

As I prepare for my next adventure into the wonderful world of E3 my mind races with the prospects of what amazing delights await.  Maybe some more hands on time with the Wii U, or a playable demo of Resident Evil 6, Darksiders II or Borderlands 2.  HALO 4 and Black Ops 2 will also surely be a huge draw.  It'll be exciting to see what will be new for the PSVita and if anything will be shown for the next generation of Xbox and Playstation.  With all the amazing possibilities ahead, I will need some help.  So what would you like to hear about this year?  What upcoming announcements have you in a froth?  Are you more excited about Nintendo, Playstation or Xbox this year?

Place the game or event that you are most excited to hear about this year in the comments below and follow me on Twitter to get live updates and win exclusive E3 treats!

Be sure to include your Twitter handle in the comment and I will randomly chose one winner after the show to be the recipient of an E3 2012 goodie!  Click HERE for official rules and entry methods.

In Darksiders II Death Strikes Twice

Darksiders II is coming soon and THQ is eager to show that Death is no slouch in this follow up to his brother War's adventure.  Here are parts one and two of the awesome Death Strikes Official Darksiders II trailer, and check out the sweet collector's edition at the end of the second trailer:

Tron: Uprising Episode One

Behold the first episode of the new animated series set to air on DisneyXD, Tron: Uprising!

Leaked Pokemon Black and White 2 Animated Trailer

Just leaked is the new fully animated Pokemon Black and White 2 trailer!  Sadly, it only depicts exsisting Pokemon and no new ones other than the Black and White versions of Kyurem.  The trailer does offer up some tantalizing action and some cool plot premises with lots of returning characters and locations, and of course, the insidious Team Plasma.  Get ready to return to Unova with this amazing trailer and see what events will transpire just two years after to conclusion of the last story.

Help Improve Kinect Technology and Walk Away With Freebies

Hey guys!  Here is your chance to contribute and get some free Avatar gear and achievements while you're at it. Microsoft released an app called Voice Studio on XBLA.  Basically, it's a voice calibration tool that will have you saying lines of dialogue from the different places you will use Kinect such as where you sit while watching movies or where you stand while playing Kinect.  This will help devs improve the Kinect's voice recognition technology and improve the entire experience as your TV is creating noise wile playing or watching movies.  The best part is the rewards!  Not only are you improving the experience but you get freebies!  Here's what you can earn:

Avatar awards include a tin can phone, vinyl record glasses, a VU meter shirt (m/f) and a giant speaker

You also can earn four achievements for 50GS by completing all eight tracks:

1. 

   Golden Voice

   Sucessfully completed all eight tracks in Voice Studio

   20 UNLOCKED ON 4/3/2012
2. 

   Fast Talker

   Successfully completed the sixth track in Voice Studio

   10 UNLOCKED ON 4/3/2012
3. 

   Massive Mumbler

   Successfully completed the fourth track in Voice Studio

   10 UNLOCKED ON 4/3/2012
4. 

   Baby Babbler

   Successfully completed the second track in Voice Studio

   10 UNLOCKED ON 3/31/2012

Bungie Finished the Fight on 03/31/2012

"We have followed your careers with great interest here on Bungie.net, and you have gifted us a mountain of heroic moments to memorialize. It is with a sense of awe that we step back and admire the impact that you have had on our games, and upon our studio. Thanks for sharing your stories with us."

I got a lump in my throat today as Bungie.net said farewell to HALO and left it in the hands of others to continue their great work in keeping up with the endless statistical analysis that comes with all the fragging in this universe.

"This week’s Mail Sack marks an important milestone for the Bungie Community. For more than a decade, gamers have been clashing on the virtual battlefields of Halo multiplayer. Ever since Halo 2 brought them together via Xbox LIVE, the statistical analysis enabled by Bungie.net has tracked all of the fragging, shooting, splattering, pummeling, capturing, detonating, controlling, betraying, and assisting you brought to the virtual battlefield. It’s been a glorious run."

"On Sunday, that comes to a close as we yield the stage to developers who will be ensuring that the legacy of Halo lives on."  Those are some mighty big Spartan armor to fill.

Of course, you can still follow your stats on halo.xbox.com, but there is something to the love that was felt for this franchise on Bungie.net that may never be matched.  

I salute you Bungie, for changing the face of the gaming world by making Xbox relevant and by advancing online multiplayer with HALO 2.  

Bungie did leave us with something amazing though.  Behold some of the most outrageous statistics you have ever seen!  Witness how you and others like you have built an online universe that reaches to the farthest reaches of the Milky Way and back by clicking the image below (you may have to use the zoom function).

Pokemon Black and White 2 covers

If the covers to these games don't get you worked up, then nothing will!!

Pokemon Black and White Sequels Finally Announced

My Pokefever is now heating up!  Announced today by Junichi Masuda on the Japanese show Pokemon Smash is the latest installment to the long running franchise.  Contrary to the popular thought that a Grey version would be coming as has been the current formula of two titles and a third to wrap them together, this will be a Pokemon first.  A numbered sequel.  Two games entitled Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2 are due out for a Japanese release on the DS (not the 3DS?) this June!  No word yet on a stateside release, but one can't help but wonder what changes will come with this title.  Will it take place in the Unova region?  Will it be the same hero?  How will new Pokemon be introduced and will it offer anything new in combat?  Lastly, are those Pokemon pictured evolved states of Reshiram and Zekrom??  Can't wait to find out!  Stay tuned for updates!!
-source Serebii.net

Mass Effect 3 Space Edition is no monkey business

We should have packed a monkey

Yesterday Bioware released it's historic first videogame into space.  These Space Editions of Mass Effect 3 being launched worldwide through February 29th in Berlin are sent up in balloons and are GPS tracked to land in random locations where eager fans await to get their hands on the space ready copy with a one-of-a-kind binus. Perhaps this first launch that took place in San Francisco should have been sent up with a monkey as the copy landed securely in a national park mocking fans from a treetop view of 150ft.

At least they didn't go into the ocean

Of course, since it's a national park, the tree is protected so no chainsaws will be used to get the game down.  As they try humane ways to bring it to earth, like a baseball tied to a rope, we await to see if the launch from Las Vegas will get shot down over Area 51.

Guess Who's Back

Sega of America's channel has a tantalizing new Youtube video.  If you are a Dreamcast fanboy, and I know you are, this should be getting you up and polishing your inline skates!  Click the image for the Jet Grind Radio/Jet Set Radio teaser!  Coming soon to XBLA and PSN.  Obey!!

Credit: :X360A and Destructiod

Borderlands 2 Comes Out Guns Hot Today!

Ok, I think they are done spilling the beans for today...Take 2 and Gearbox came out with a bevy of Borderlands 2 awesomness today.  Here is the skinny:

New trailer!  Click on the image to behold the glory (if you don't joy puke, you're wrong):

Also announced was a release date.  A cross platform street date of September 12, 2012 in the US and September 21, 2012 internationally, which seems so far away!  The looting four player co-op fragfest will be back with "With more guns, more enemies, more missions, an engaging story and all-new characters, Borderlands 2 promises to bring a new era to gaming this fall."

Also announced was a sweet pre-order deal if you do so through Gamestop or Amazon!  The Borderlands 2 Premier Club.  In this premium package you will receive the Golden Key, Vault Hunter's Relic and Gearbox Gunpack which should all prove to add quite a bit of badassery to your starting arsenal!  For full details click HERE.

I don't know about you, but I'm joy puking about stepping back into the Wasteland and take on the giant Clap Trap in that trailer!!  I'm calling Zero!

Lollipops and Chainsaws, like peanut butter and jelly

I can't wait for the May release of Lollipop Chainsaw from the Grasshopper Manufacture team led by the almighty mad scientist Suda51.  As if I wasn't excited enough, then they hit me with this madcap Japanese trailer showcasing some of the Undead Elite like Vikke the Viking Metal Zombie and Punk Rock Zombie, Zed, as well as some amazing mini-games!!  Move over 2K, zombie basketball is taking over!!  It's hard to explain the madness, so feel free to see it for yourself.  Click on the image for the video and enjoy pure Japanese insanity.

"The world is infested with rotten and madness.  And comes despair..."  Happy Sparkle Hunting!!

Another Big Day in Gaming Goodness 2/22/12

Some great stuff so far today!!  To have it all in one place, here it is:

First, the "big" Nintendo announcement, which by definition slightly underwhelming but still offered up some tasty nuggets of information.  Here is the breakdown:

They spoke about a new eShop title releasing today about a cowboy armadillo titled Dillon's Rolling Western which promises over 20 hours of gameplay, even for experienced players.

Also featured was Kid Iccarus Uprising.  They spoke about some multiplayer features, Street Pass integration, weapon upgrading and combining, a stand that releases with the game, and a pre-order bonus at select retailers which is quite nice!  Pre-order the game and receive a free download code for the 3D Classics remake of the original Kid Iccarus!

They spoke about the new Mario Tennis Open and some of it's WiFi multiplayer goodness

Last they hinted at the upcoming American release of Last Story, a much anticipated RPG from the pros at Square Enix which will be published by XSeed sometime later this year, and the current release of some blockbuster titles on the 3DS

Sadly, nothing about WiiU or Pokemon was mentioned as this was an entirely 3DS driven announcement.  To watch the video, click on Reggie.  Also click on the titles below for some extra content on the games mentioned.

Dillon's Rolling Western 1

Dillon's Rolling Western 2

Kid Iccarus Uprising 1

Kid Iccarus Uprising 2

Kid Iccarus Uprising 3

Kid Iccarus 3D Classics

Mario Tennis Open

Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir

**UPDATED**On XBLA, Alan Wake's American Nightmare launches today on the House Party line up for the price of 1200 Microsoft Points. This is a solid play!  You play Alan Wake after the events of the first title.  The game begins with Barry asleep in a motel and the television on to Night Springs.  As the camera zooms in to the TV, you are treated by some nicely done FMV of Wake trying to battle Mr. Scratch, after which you are left to your own devices as a Rod Serling sound-alike tells the tale.  After some exploring and baddies coming after you, you get to the Desert Shore Motel where you meet Emma Stone.  You are tasked with retrieving 21 manuscript pages and to get the story started three items to rewrite reality.  Everything is close by and you get to fight more nasties as you progress.  After retrieving the items, you are ready to go back to the oil rig and re-write the story.  Soon after, the demo ends, leaving me clamoring for more.  Also playable is an arcade mode in which you fight off waves of enemies in different arenas to earn multipliers and the high score on the leader boards.  This mode was quite enjoyable as well as the controls are tight and the enemies like to sneak up behind you.  This is a great sequel to a great game, and definetly loses nothing being an arcade release.  Check it out!! To go to the official page, click on the image.
There are 12 achievements for 200GS in this title.

Also, IGN is hosting a huge, live tournament for Street Fighter X Tekken today!  To watch the live stream, click on the imgae and check out some gaming gold!  You can watch the main feed, a Street Fighter feed and a Tekken feed which runs from 9:00am to 7:30pm Pacific!  Enjoy.

Hot Stuff For 2/21/12

Big day for gaming today!  Makes me wish I was rich!!  Here are the highlights for today:

Asura's Wrath Launches today!!

This looks like one hell of a good time with some gorgeous graphics and over the top battles among gods!  Could be another classic from Capcom.

IGN Score: 7.5

This game has 45 Achievements for a total of 1000 Gamerscore

Syndicate also launches today!!

This is a follow up to an old PS1 classic, Syndicate Wars by EA.

Another promising action packed title that should keep gamers busy for a while

IGN Score: 7.5

This game has 50 Acievements for a total of 1000 Gamerscore

Also, if you have purchased the Elite service for Call of Duty MW3, the new map drops today!  Overwatch offers some vertigo inducing action as you battle atop a high-rise under construction!  Look out below Elite members and enjoy your early drop on your MW3 Season.

Windows Phone News

Hey gang, here are a few recent nuggets about my personal favorite mobile OS:

Facebook got a Facelift!  Check out the update to the Facebook app.  Not that you need it much being that it's completely integrated into the phone, but if you are one that prefers to use apps, the new improvements to the UI should be a welcome change.  For the full details go here: *LINK*

Easy Gamerscore Booster! Downloaded the game Collapse! recently as the deal of the week and completed all 200GS within a couple of hours.  I came nowhere near to completing the game, so if you're looking for a quickie for the max GS, this is a good one which is also enjoyable. *LINK*
Awesome Deal of the Week!  This weeks DoW is amazing!  If you haven't tried Gravity Guy, give it a whirl.  For $1.99, you can't miss. *LINK*
Last but Not Least! Paul Thurrott wrote a really comprehensive article about Windows 8, he is pretty much the Windows Genius.  Check it out here, it's more on the PC side of things but there are many great articles on his site.  *LINK*
Also, feel free to use the GIF as you please as it's approved for use by Microsoft.  Originally shared here: *LINK*