So after yesterday's post I found myself reminiscing about Pokemon and how great the original games were. This reminded me of an amusing Pokemon themed song I watched on Youtube, which anyone who played the original games will agree with almost immediately!
Hope you enjoy another little trip down memory lane, or if you never played it find out what you missed.
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
Monday, 11 April 2011
The Perfect Mix
First of all let me apologise for the lack of posting over the last few days but I was away for the weekend. However you will all be happy to hear I am back now... right?!
Anyway moving on, lately I have been talking a lot about TV shows so thought today I would look at something different and dip my toe into the casual gaming world. So while revising I took a quick break and popped over to One More Level to see what today's game was and what did I spot on the list of recent games, a new tower defence game, which are nearly always good fun. I know what you are thinking, "so what, just another tower defence game...", but this is a tower defence game with an old school twist! The twist.... it is Pokemon themed!
Now playing this brought back many fond memories of the hours I spent playing Pokemon Red back in the day! The game follows the rules of a regular tower defence game i.e. bad guys come from one end trying to get to the other to steal your prize possessions, which in this case are rare candies! The only difference being that the towers are Pokemon that you catch along your way, and the levels are the sections of the Pokemon story i.e. Level One is Prof. Oak's Lab.
This game is average as a tower defence game, but is certainly an enjoyable trip done memory lane if like me you played Pokemon when you were young and can be found here if you fancy giving it a go. Enjoy!
Anyway moving on, lately I have been talking a lot about TV shows so thought today I would look at something different and dip my toe into the casual gaming world. So while revising I took a quick break and popped over to One More Level to see what today's game was and what did I spot on the list of recent games, a new tower defence game, which are nearly always good fun. I know what you are thinking, "so what, just another tower defence game...", but this is a tower defence game with an old school twist! The twist.... it is Pokemon themed!
This game is average as a tower defence game, but is certainly an enjoyable trip done memory lane if like me you played Pokemon when you were young and can be found here if you fancy giving it a go. Enjoy!
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Blue Bloods
So I spotted a trailer for this show recently and thought to myself "hmmmmm a drama about a New York Cop, that's original!" Then I got a bit more excited because it was created by Mitchell Burgess and Robin Green who were both involved in The Sopranos. I then got a little more excited when I found out Tom Selleck was in it (he is always brilliant and has a truly glorious moustache) as well as Donnie Wahlberg (one member of a very talented family...).
So I decided to give it a go and am pleased to say so far it is very enjoyable. The difference to other cop shows is it revolves around a whole family, the Reagan family, all of which are somehow tied into the NYPD, whether it be a policeman on the beat, a retired cop, a detective or even an ADA. This creates some tension when the different members of the family maybe differ in their views on a case.
I have so far only watched the pilot, which I feel is the best episode to judge a show on, but I must say I am already gripped. Hopefully it won't go down hill, and it would be a shame if it does! I have put a trailer below and I recommend you give it a go if you like gritty cop dramas or just impressive moustaches!
So I decided to give it a go and am pleased to say so far it is very enjoyable. The difference to other cop shows is it revolves around a whole family, the Reagan family, all of which are somehow tied into the NYPD, whether it be a policeman on the beat, a retired cop, a detective or even an ADA. This creates some tension when the different members of the family maybe differ in their views on a case.
I have so far only watched the pilot, which I feel is the best episode to judge a show on, but I must say I am already gripped. Hopefully it won't go down hill, and it would be a shame if it does! I have put a trailer below and I recommend you give it a go if you like gritty cop dramas or just impressive moustaches!
Monday, 4 April 2011
What are the other two shows?!
So after mentioning the other day that I thought The Mentalist was in my top 3 TV shows, I was asked as to what the other 2 would be. But before I tell you, this top 3 is in the Drama/Crime genre, I couldn't begin to pick an overall top 3!
So another great TV show in my opinion is Breaking Bad. This show is about a chemistry teacher (played by Bryan Cranston) who is told he has terminal cancer and so decides to make some extra money to leave for his family after he is gone..... by using his chemistry expertise to produce the world's highest quality, chemically accurate, crystal meth! This show, now approaching the start of its forth season, is still keeping me on the edge of my seat. With drugs, crime all that could be really said this show is missing is the rock and roll. I would highly recommend you try and watch this show, especially if you are into crime/drama shows.
But however good I might say Breaking Bad & The Mentalist are, neither of them are as good as the show that has sat at my number 1 spot since I saw the first episode way back in 2007 (yeah I know I was a little late to the party!)
The show I am talking about is the brilliance that is Dexter. This show has gone from strength to strength year after year never failing to blow me away! The show is based around Dexter Morgan (brilliantly played by Michael C. Hall) who has a dark secret. Although being a well liked forensics expert for the Miami PD, Dexter's other talent is as a night time serial killer. Using his position within the police department Dexter is able to hunt down those who he believes have escaped justice.
The role of Dexter is played stupendously by Michael C. Hall, making you think at times whether he is even having to act! The show is very well written with each season having plenty of twists and turn to keep you guessing! Will Dexter be able to live a normal life with this dark secret over his head...... well you will just have to watch and see!
So there you have it! Three of the best shows around on TV and I encourage you to do whatever it takes to make sure you watch them!!
So another great TV show in my opinion is Breaking Bad. This show is about a chemistry teacher (played by Bryan Cranston) who is told he has terminal cancer and so decides to make some extra money to leave for his family after he is gone..... by using his chemistry expertise to produce the world's highest quality, chemically accurate, crystal meth! This show, now approaching the start of its forth season, is still keeping me on the edge of my seat. With drugs, crime all that could be really said this show is missing is the rock and roll. I would highly recommend you try and watch this show, especially if you are into crime/drama shows.
But however good I might say Breaking Bad & The Mentalist are, neither of them are as good as the show that has sat at my number 1 spot since I saw the first episode way back in 2007 (yeah I know I was a little late to the party!)
The show I am talking about is the brilliance that is Dexter. This show has gone from strength to strength year after year never failing to blow me away! The show is based around Dexter Morgan (brilliantly played by Michael C. Hall) who has a dark secret. Although being a well liked forensics expert for the Miami PD, Dexter's other talent is as a night time serial killer. Using his position within the police department Dexter is able to hunt down those who he believes have escaped justice.
The role of Dexter is played stupendously by Michael C. Hall, making you think at times whether he is even having to act! The show is very well written with each season having plenty of twists and turn to keep you guessing! Will Dexter be able to live a normal life with this dark secret over his head...... well you will just have to watch and see!
So there you have it! Three of the best shows around on TV and I encourage you to do whatever it takes to make sure you watch them!!
Sunday, 3 April 2011
How to make a bad song seem amazing....
Recently Jimmy Fallon promised that if $26,000 was raised, Stephen Colbert would sing "Friday" by Rebecca Black on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. And would you know it, that figure was reached in no time!
So the worst song in the world was covered by Mr Colbert to change one of the most hated songs on YouTube into a very catchy enjoyable cover! So enjoy and I hope you are all having FUN FUN FUN FUN on Mother's Day!
EDIT: NBC removed the original video so here is a replacement, only trouble is it is backwards! Still good though!
So the worst song in the world was covered by Mr Colbert to change one of the most hated songs on YouTube into a very catchy enjoyable cover! So enjoy and I hope you are all having FUN FUN FUN FUN on Mother's Day!
EDIT: NBC removed the original video so here is a replacement, only trouble is it is backwards! Still good though!
Saturday, 2 April 2011
The Mentalist
This show has been going for a number of years now, since 2008, and it has definitely got to be in my top 3 favourite TV shows! I make sure to watch it every week and am yet to see an episode that I have thought was bad.
Simon Baker plays the lead character Patrick Jane, A well-known psychic who becomes a consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation to help solve crimes and to find "Red John", the madman who killed his wife and daughter. Simon makes the show what it is, he is witty and very entertaining in the role. His cheeky behaviour and amusing problem solving techniques keep the viewer waiting on his every move while trying to solve the crime themselves before he does.
If you haven't seen this show I would highly recommend you do!! Also with a score of 8.2/10 on IMDb even if you don't believe me, it's worth a punt! I have put a little taster trailer below, enjoy!!
Friday, 1 April 2011
YouTube 1911
APRIL FOOLS!!!! At midnight YouTube released its April Fools Day prank upon the world sending the site back 100 years to 1911. There is currently the choice on all YouTube videos to remove the regular soundtrack of the video and replace it with some enjoyable silent movie style piano, which can make any video instantly hilarious!
YouTube also had released some viral videos of the time including "Buggy Intruder" and "Swing Flummox" ( All of which can be found on YouTubes Official Channel ). These are guaranteed to give you a laugh, just make sure you aren't Ruth Roll'd!
Play me off, Flugelhorn Feline!!
YouTube also had released some viral videos of the time including "Buggy Intruder" and "Swing Flummox" ( All of which can be found on YouTubes Official Channel ). These are guaranteed to give you a laugh, just make sure you aren't Ruth Roll'd!
Play me off, Flugelhorn Feline!!
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