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More Mega Man Training

Tim — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:47:23 +0000

Talk about great timing! I saw this video on Joystiq and thought it was especially appropriate given this week’s comic and the new baby in my life. Enjoy!

Tim-Approved: Fairway Solitaire and Others Free

Tim — Thu, 21 May 2009 22:43:42 +0000

I played this amazing casual card game awhile back called Fairway Solitaire and have been waiting for a good deal on it ever since. I wasn’t willing to spend $20 on a casual PC game, and I’m glad I didn’t! You can now get the full download for free from Big Fish Games using a promo code. There are actually quite a few freebies right now if you’re interested, but definitely check out Fairway Solitaire! For the games with promo codes, you’ll need to click ‘Buy Now’ to put them in your cart, then apply the code to get it free. You’ll need to create an account on the site. Here’s the full list:

Mahjong Towers Eternity – Click Here
Mystery Case Files: Huntsville – Same link as above
Mystery Case Files: Ravenhearst – Code: HOLIDAYRAVEN
Hidden Expedition: Everest – Code: FREEEVEREST
Azada – Code: FREEAZADA
Spa Mania – Code: FREESPA
Fairway Solitaire – Code: FREEFAIRWAY

8 Games that Need Zombies, 9 OCD Moments

Tim — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:07:54 +0000

Here’s a couple of interesting blog posts Ray and I found recently that you guys should check out. First up is 8 Video Games that need a Zombie Mode. This should prove once and for all that zombies make everything better. There are definitely some games here you wouldn’t expect to see, but think of the possibilities! Next, we have The Top 9 Video Game OCD Moments You Know You’re Guilty Of. I’m definitely guilty of a few of these and you will be too!

PETA Joins Call of Duty Protest: No One Surprised

Tim — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:01:22 +0000

Anyone who listened to yesterday’s podcast, knows my Black Doom Award went to stupid kids with nothing better to do than to protest Call of Duty: World at War’s cruelty to virtual dogs. Unsurprisingly, Joystiq reports that PETA joined in the protest recently as a post on their blog praised the students’ efforts and revealed that the organization was sending Activision some copies of Nintendogs, adding that they hope “the next Call of Duty game will have you unlock achievements for petting the dogs you encounter and going on walks or playing Frisbee with them.” Wow.

Tip: Gewurztraminer

First Ever POW Block Bar Stool

Tim — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:03:32 +0000

Mom of the Year Award goes to my mom for making my dream a reality. A POW Block bar stool now welcomes guests to sit and play the Mario Bros. reproduction arcade cabinet. I found a couple old bar stools at a garage sale for $1. They were a bit rickety and had round seats, but my handy dad made a square seat and strengthened the stool with deep screws and some glue. My crafty mom took the pixel art POW Block I provided and got the black, white, blue, and light blue fabric needed and cut out the areas to pixel-perfection. After applying the pattern to the black fabric, she made a cushioned seat and wrapped it in plastic material so the POW would never come undone or get dirty. The best part is, sitting on the POW Block doesn’t even use it up!

A closeup of the POW

One more shot of the new bar stool.