Looking back to the future of fun

BBC News article:

"Will the recession and a lack of triple-A titles make 2009 a year the industry will want to forget?"

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7804564.stm

Hula Hooping fun!

Hula hooping is something I briefly mentioned in a post a few months back in the Maker faire post. I know its not Gaming but it is wonderfully geeky and I love it!
Well the hoop bug has bit me hard and this post is just a little tidbit on that.
I have found that hula hooping is not only a way to get active but it also helps me relax. I already love to dance so it was almost natural for me to get into the groove with a hoop. I’m not saying that I’m a trick pro or anything (far from it at this point) but I can hoop for hours and it never gets boring!

Here are some links that you can check out about hula hooping!
How to: http://www.jasonunbound.com/hoops.html
Pretty Tapes: http://www.identi-tape.com/index.html
Really cool site that is updated daily with new tricks to learn and other neat info about hooping: http://www.hooping.org/
Good Hoop DVD’S that I now own(you can get them from Amazon.com with free shipping!: http://www.hoopnotica.com/index.php?cPath=4

Guitar Rising update (pout)

http://www.guitarrising.com/about.html
“Guitar Rising is a music video game where the player plays a real guitar as cued by the game’s visuals. Following rock music sequences and streaming notes, players play guitar melodies and rhythms. Beginner difficulty levels are designed for non-guitar players and hard difficulties will challenge experienced guitarists.”Product to be released in 2009.

This is a game update post but really more of a pouting session for Nana~
I really wanted this under the Yule tree with my name on it!Looks like it will have to wait for 09 now…Hopefully in time for a Birthday!

Repo! The genetic opera

“I think that the REPO! Road Tour must be seen to be believed. REPO! has inspired a community, and that community shows up in force on the road tour to bond, sing, and show off their fan-made REPO! costumes and props. I imagine this is what being there on the ground floor of The Rocky Horror Picture Show experience 33 years ago must have been like.” Stated Terrance Zdunich Actor/Co Creator."

This is EXACTLY the way I feel!
This movie is amazing! It is definitely going to be the next costumed fan craze!
We went to see Repo with my Sister in-law, my friend and my friend’s husband.
I don’t think my friends hubby liked it too much but OMG I couldn’t take my eyes off the screen! Plus we saw it at the Alamo here in Austin TX so we had food and my favorite cider! I could just imagine a spaghetti Repo night at the Alamo!
Just like the RHPS you MUST go see this movie at least once in your lifetime!
I’m going to buy it as soon as it hits DVD!
There are visions of costumes dancing in my head!

GO SEE IT! http://www.repo-opera.com/

WOTLK Midnight release, Austin TX

WOW: Wrath of the lich king
We promised our son “Little D the terror” last May for his Birthday that we would take him to the midnight release of WOTLK. So here we are bundling up for another chilly midnight release night at our local game stop.
It’s not as cold as it was for the release of burning crusade (it was snowing for that one!) but still chilly and on a school night!
We have two cold children and two cold parents standing in line to get four hot copies of the game!
The kids made out like bandits though the guy at game stop handed out sour candies and I even convinced the guy to give me the midnight release poster for Little D!
WOOT I love free LOOT!
Afterwards it was off to taco bell and then too….
Make our Death knights DUH!
I am so freaking excited!
http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/wrath/

Maker Faire Austin TX

This weekend we attend the Maker Faire here in Austin TX. There is so much to see and do it’s just amazing! Up and down the massive merchant rows you can find many “How to” and “Samples” of some really cool things! They had a giant working Mousetrap game, battling bots with and without fire, an awesome laser show band, and my favorite R2D2 and R2D4. I just HAD to get my photos stealing a kiss from R2D2! Then he followed me around a bit too funny! I would have taken him home! The kids really enjoyed the laser piano, and we all enjoyed the hula-hoop station! I’m going to make us some hula-hoops for sure! Interested in attend the maker faire? See their website here! http://makerfaire.com/The only thing that made me a bit sad was there wasn’t any steam punk stuff that I seen at our Austin show. “Pout” I seen photos online of some really awesome steam punk things and I was really hoping to get my hands on some project or new gear!

Happy Birthday Natsu!

Yup the only thing Geeky for the month of September is Natsu had a Heroes Birthday Party just in time for the new season!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATSU!

Rocky horror picture show Austin TX.

Tonight we attended the RHPS at the Alamo.
We took our Daughter age 13 and one of my friends (A RHPS virgin as well).
The show here in Austin is a bit more risqué than the showings in FL that we are use to but nonetheless we had an awesome time!
Natsu knows the soundtrack to RHPS front ways and back so she was very excited to attend a live action showing of the movie. She only turned her head during a few scenes and it wasn’t because of the movie… I even got her to go up front with the rest of the RHPS virgins! KeK.

It’s something everyone should do at least once in your lifetime or several if you’re a fan like me!

http://www.rockyhorror.com/

Got our WiiFit!

Got our wii fit this AM on my way out of town. That is all for now! I'm very excited!

Picked one up for my friend too :)

RON PAUL

So I had an Appointment today out of town…
Guess who’s office I seen on my way up to my Dr. apt..
RON PAUL!
Yup, If I had known I’d brought my camera for a photo! Maybe next time!

Too funny thought I’d share

FYI JC Penny

Just wanted to let everyone know that I was at JC Penny shopping this week and seen some gamer themed Tee’s on Sale for 9.99.
I got the Mario Tee Black and white sassy looking Mario on it.
They also had Link, Donkey Kong, a Rock the classics Tee, DK game screen Tee, Wii tees, Xbox Tees, and various other Gamer Tees.So if you’re looking to update your wardrobe and not break the bank head to JC Penny!

Gutiar Rising

This is something we will definitely be getting! With four guitars in the house (two of them Electric) how could we say no? There’s no release date as of yet- Other than Q4 of 2008. My guess is that it's going to be Yule 08 before it's released. I know what will be under our tree!

Check it out~

http://www.guitarrising.com/

Gamer family Articles

I like these articles~

"The idea of parents and kids bonding over video games seems like a no-brainer to us.
MSNBC examines the issue in conversation with parents as well as a Seattle-based pediatrician. Brian Albright, father of 12-year-old Caleb, told MSNBC:
It is a shame that parents don’t see this as an opportunity for bonding, communication and supervision. Clearly, boundaries need to be set, but there are way more positives than negatives… Games where you’re an actual soldier in combat I have trouble with. I find that it’s more like a numbing effect to the harsh realities of war."

Read more at http://gamepolitics.com/2008/01/18/should-parents-game-with-kids/

You can also read more on this subject here- Gaming with kids: Wasted time or worthwhile? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22687545/

Wolf Quest

Educational gaming! We are currently trying this game out.
The controls are a bit tricky but the idea is good.1st Quest- Find a Mate! (Snicker)

"Learn about wolf ecology by living the life of a wild wolf in Yellowstone National Park. Play alone or with friends in on-line multiplayer missions, explore the wilderness, hunt elk, and encounter stranger wolves in your quest to find a mate. Ultimately, your success will depend on forming a family pack, raising pups, and ensuring the survival of your pack.
The WolfQuest experience goes beyond the game with an active online community where you can discuss the game with other players, chat with wolf biologists, and share artwork and stories about wolves."

Political World

Of Warcraft I mean.Not much to say since I have never voted for president but the idea is cool!

Read more here at Gamepolitics!

Mothers Revenge

Just wanted to say that WE LOVE GUITAR HERO!

I've been playing Co-op with my friend Eva Wild1 my band name? Why it's "Mothers Revenge" of course!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I'd like to say..

I LOVE YOU MIDGARD_PAPA! I got a late Yule gift in the mail today. A new Dell XPS 1530! SWEET! I love it! XOXOXOX

Hope everyone has a wonderful and safe New Years!