Even if it's technically just another month, January always feels like a fresh slate, particularly after storing up most of my time off from work for the end of December. Spending extra time with friends, family, my wife, and myself is the best way I know to relax and recharge. For the first time in a long time, I have no real New Year's resolutions to speak of, other than upholding the "Do Something About It" policy I instituted at the end of December. Here's what I've been working on:
This Blog:
Not much in terms of quantity, but plenty of heartfelt positivity for a change. I like this new direction, and I'm planning on sticking with it.
- Retrospective: December 2013
- Anywhere but the volcano!
- There's Always More to See
Not much in terms of quantity, but plenty of heartfelt positivity for a change. I like this new direction, and I'm planning on sticking with it.
- Retrospective: December 2013
- Anywhere but the volcano!
- There's Always More to See
GameCola:
I think I more than made up for my anemic offerings in the previous month—and these are just the writeups about what I did! Taking into account all the planning and playing of the RPGcast, plus the splash of behind-the-scenes article editing I did on the side, this constitutes the most time I've devoted to GameCola in months, if not a year or two. I'm very happy with how everything turned out, and if the last few days are any indication, that momentum should carry me well into February. I was even voted as 2013 Staff Member of the Year! What a great month.
Columns:
- The 2013 GameCola Videogame Awards (Part 1)
Podcasts:
- [NSFW] Final Fantasy RPGcast – Part 1: The Best Heroes Breakfast Can Buy
- [NSFW] Final Fantasy RPGcast – Part 2: Monster Mash
Videos:
- Let's Play Mega Pony BLIND
I think I more than made up for my anemic offerings in the previous month—and these are just the writeups about what I did! Taking into account all the planning and playing of the RPGcast, plus the splash of behind-the-scenes article editing I did on the side, this constitutes the most time I've devoted to GameCola in months, if not a year or two. I'm very happy with how everything turned out, and if the last few days are any indication, that momentum should carry me well into February. I was even voted as 2013 Staff Member of the Year! What a great month.
Columns:
- The 2013 GameCola Videogame Awards (Part 1)
Podcasts:
- [NSFW] Final Fantasy RPGcast – Part 1: The Best Heroes Breakfast Can Buy
- [NSFW] Final Fantasy RPGcast – Part 2: Monster Mash
Videos:
- Let's Play Mega Pony BLIND
YouTube:
The Final Fantasy RPGcast took up generous chunks of my recording time, so I didn't end up releasing the next installment of Mega Man 7 as planned (though I did manage to generate commentary for the first half of the video, which, for me, is a major accomplishment). With the Megathon posted and no plans for further GameCola videos in the near future (save for whatever separately recorded podcasts and RPGcasts make their way to YouTube), I wasn't expecting to have anything to share...but sometimes you get a surprise message in your inbox asking you for an interview! Technically, this is my second interview for YouTube, but the first one happened well over a year ago and still hasn't been posted, so...enjoy a 1:1 chat between yours truly and Patricia Miranda of Old School Lane.
PBM717:
- Old School Lane Casual Chats Episode 26: Interview with Nathaniel "Gemini Laser" Hoover
The Final Fantasy RPGcast took up generous chunks of my recording time, so I didn't end up releasing the next installment of Mega Man 7 as planned (though I did manage to generate commentary for the first half of the video, which, for me, is a major accomplishment). With the Megathon posted and no plans for further GameCola videos in the near future (save for whatever separately recorded podcasts and RPGcasts make their way to YouTube), I wasn't expecting to have anything to share...but sometimes you get a surprise message in your inbox asking you for an interview! Technically, this is my second interview for YouTube, but the first one happened well over a year ago and still hasn't been posted, so...enjoy a 1:1 chat between yours truly and Patricia Miranda of Old School Lane.
PBM717:
- Old School Lane Casual Chats Episode 26: Interview with Nathaniel "Gemini Laser" Hoover
The Backloggery:
A very productive month indeed for my backlog of video games, despite the purchase of a compilation pack once again inflating the list. I took a closer look at my unfinished and unplayed games to weed out anything that (a) technically doesn't have an ending, and I really didn't care that much for to begin with, and (b) I don't even have. I used to, I thought... Anyhousekeeping, I kicked off the year with a slew of new games (well, new for me) and the long-delayed completion of one of the first ones I ever owned. I was also relieved to finally take Secret of Mana off my Now Playing list, having started it with my wife sometime last year and taken sole responsibility for finishing it after she lost interest. (Frankly, I lost interest, too, but that's a discussion you'll hear in GC Podcast #70).
New:
- King's Quest: Mask of Eternity (PC)
- Kirby’s Dream Collection: Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (Wii)
- Kirby’s Dream Collection: Kirby Super Star (Wii)
- Kirby’s Dream Collection: Kirby's Adventure (Wii)
- Kirby’s Dream Collection: Kirby's Dream Land (Wii)
- Kirby’s Dream Collection: Kirby's Dream Land 2 (Wii)
- Kirby’s Dream Collection: Kirby's Dream Land 3 (Wii)
- Kirby’s Dream Collection: New Challenge Stages (Wii)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (Wii)
Started:
- Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues (Wii)
- Lure of the Temptress (PC)
- Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes (GCN)
- Quest for Glory I: So You Want to Be a Hero (VGA) (PC)
- Sam & Max: Season 2: Beyond Time and Space: Episode 1: Ice Station Santa (PC)
- Sam & Max: Season 2: Beyond Time and Space: Episode 2: Moai Better Blues (PC)
Beat:
- Kirby’s Dream Collection: Kirby's Dream Land (Wii)
- Quest for Glory I: So You Want to Be a Hero (VGA) (PC)
- Sam & Max: Season 2: Beyond Time and Space: Episode 1: Ice Station Santa (PC)
- Secret of Mana (SNES)
Completed:
- Final Fantasy (NES)
- Kirby’s Dream Collection: Kirby's Dream Land (Wii)
- Sam & Max: Season 2: Beyond Time and Space: Episode 1: Ice Station Santa (PC)
Removed:
- Marshie's Malloween Mix-Up (Brwsr)
- Master of Orion (PC)
A very productive month indeed for my backlog of video games, despite the purchase of a compilation pack once again inflating the list. I took a closer look at my unfinished and unplayed games to weed out anything that (a) technically doesn't have an ending, and I really didn't care that much for to begin with, and (b) I don't even have. I used to, I thought... Anyhousekeeping, I kicked off the year with a slew of new games (well, new for me) and the long-delayed completion of one of the first ones I ever owned. I was also relieved to finally take Secret of Mana off my Now Playing list, having started it with my wife sometime last year and taken sole responsibility for finishing it after she lost interest. (Frankly, I lost interest, too, but that's a discussion you'll hear in GC Podcast #70).
New:
- King's Quest: Mask of Eternity (PC)
- Kirby’s Dream Collection: Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards (Wii)
- Kirby’s Dream Collection: Kirby Super Star (Wii)
- Kirby’s Dream Collection: Kirby's Adventure (Wii)
- Kirby’s Dream Collection: Kirby's Dream Land (Wii)
- Kirby’s Dream Collection: Kirby's Dream Land 2 (Wii)
- Kirby’s Dream Collection: Kirby's Dream Land 3 (Wii)
- Kirby’s Dream Collection: New Challenge Stages (Wii)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (Wii)
Started:
- Lego Indiana Jones 2: The Adventure Continues (Wii)
- Lure of the Temptress (PC)
- Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes (GCN)
- Quest for Glory I: So You Want to Be a Hero (VGA) (PC)
- Sam & Max: Season 2: Beyond Time and Space: Episode 1: Ice Station Santa (PC)
- Sam & Max: Season 2: Beyond Time and Space: Episode 2: Moai Better Blues (PC)
Beat:
- Kirby’s Dream Collection: Kirby's Dream Land (Wii)
- Quest for Glory I: So You Want to Be a Hero (VGA) (PC)
- Sam & Max: Season 2: Beyond Time and Space: Episode 1: Ice Station Santa (PC)
- Secret of Mana (SNES)
Completed:
- Final Fantasy (NES)
- Kirby’s Dream Collection: Kirby's Dream Land (Wii)
- Sam & Max: Season 2: Beyond Time and Space: Episode 1: Ice Station Santa (PC)
Removed:
- Marshie's Malloween Mix-Up (Brwsr)
- Master of Orion (PC)
All in all, a spectacular start to a new year.
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