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Up a Paddle - Episode 111 - It Ends

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 23:10:00 +0000

This episode I go over my 2012 Golden Cock video game, movie, tv and anime awards. I review my pick for the best anime of 2012, Space Brothers (currently streaming on Crunchyroll), and go over my New Years resolutions in a timely and relevant fashion. Videos of interest Space Brothers And for good measure, one of my favorite closing songs from Space Brothers Chris Hatfield and the Barenaked Ladies: "ISS (Is Somebody Singing)" Drunk Tali Oh Javik, you're incorrigible. Blasto 6 Musical Accompaniment The song played was "We'll Meet Again" by Vera Lynn. It's in the public domain and can be found at Archive.orgPromotional consideration If you want a list of great podcasts to listen to, just go to http://upapaddle.com and look at the links on the right hand column of the site. Also, check out the band my little brother is in at http://scottbensonband.com. It's like Evanescence without all those pesky words. Here's one of their songs: Contact Info You can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com, and follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/upapaddle. Thanks for listening! Comments

Up a Paddle - Episode 110 - Wii U? Who Me? Yes You! Not Me!

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 02:16:00 +0000

This episode I talk about iPads, wannabe iPads posing as controllers, Mr. Feeny, the end of the world and other stuff. News Apple released stuff. Nintendo released stuff too. And then we ruined it. George Lucas released Star Wars into Disney's custody. Nicholas Cage gets "Left Behind". As I mentioned in this episode, the following clip should be released as "Left Behind". CONTROVERSY with a capital DORITOS. Here's the edited Eurogamer article and here's the director's cut. What I've been playing Resident Evil 4 HD Halo 4 Borderlands 2 Unfinished SwanPapo & YoPromotional consideration Anime Pacific: Boy, I wish they'd take a break from all of their Bible study and release another episode. Also, family may be keeping them preoccupied. It's probably mostly the first thing though. Musical AccompanimentCan't Buy Me Love by the Midtown Men. Contact InfoEmail: upapaddle@gmail.comTwitter: @upapaddle Thanks for listening! Comments

Up a Paddle - Episode 109 - Don't Do What Donny DLC Does

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 02:34:00 +0000

In this episode I rant about the Mass Effect 3 Endings and associated iPhone apps. I also review the ending DLC for Enslaved: Odyssey to the West and Prince of Persia 2008NewsBattle.net hacked. And slashed. The London 2012 Olympics are over. As are all the wanton acts of carnal lust going on in the Olympic Village. I really need to start training for 2016. I will be the Dressage Champ, as soon as I can acquire a horse.Silent Hill HD Collection for Xbox not getting patched. Konami lost the code for it. Psst! It's up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A. Street Fighter x Tekken Character Pack released. I can't wait to play as Blanka finally ... so I won't. If you need me, I'll be playing Super Street Fighter. ReviewsMass Effect 3: Infiltrator (14:00 - 20:24) This section does include a brief overview of the Mass Effect series. If you absolutely don't want to be spoiled, don't listen to this segment.Mass Effect 3: Datapad (20:25 - 25:06) In this in depth review I ... now buffering ... and the horse he rode in on. Prince of Persia: Epilogue (25:07 - 30:47). Prince of Persia? More like Prince of Cel-Persia, amirite?Enslaved: Odyssey to the West: Pigsy's Perfect 10 (30:48 - 35.17). I give it a Perfect 7 out of 10.Mass Effect 3 Endings (35:18 - 49:20). Spoilers Ahoy! Partly for ME3 but mostly for The Sixth Sense. Bruce Willis was a Ghostbuster all along... That would actually have made that movie much better. After hearing me whine about the Mass Effect endings you might be wondering why you should still play the game. Here is the reason: The best easter egg ever! Contact InfoYou can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com and follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/upapaddlePromotional consideration given to:Fightbait podcasts Atomic Trivia War 9000Musical Accompaniment:"End of the World" by Great Big SeaThanks for listening! Comments

Up a Paddle - Episode 108 - Late Expectations

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 05:20:00 +0000

This episode I go over E3 in a timely and relevant fashion. Here are some timely and relevant videos: Games I'm looking forward to: Papo & Yo Unfinished Swan Watch Dogs The Last of Us Ni no Kuni Here's a game I'm not looking forward to:Tomb Raider Here is the article with the quote I talked about in this episode. And here is another article that you should definitely read about this game: "On Tomb Raider and Torture". And for something a little more cheery, here's the Video Game Choir with "Escape from the City" Promotional Consideration ThereBeGeeks.com. Here's a link to their show in itunes so that you can rate and review their show (positively). I'll just put this link to the Up a Paddle podcast right here. Do with it what you will. Musical Accompaniment Ultimate Epic Video Game Medley 3rd Strike: Revenge of the Return of the Rise of the Remake of the New Challengers by Insane IanContact InfoEmail: upapaddle@gmail.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/upapaddle Thanks for listening! Comments

E3Dictions - 2012 Edition

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:41:00 +0000

So, it's about that time again, that is, time to wildly speculate about the upcoming announcements that will be announced at the Electronic Entertainment Expo. I was going to record this in audio form as part of my next episode, but that probably won't be out until after the expo, thus rendering my predictions moot. An episode is on the way, though, so don't think you are off the hook just yet. If I have to suffer, so do you. Anyways, on with the predictating. First up, Nintendo:I know that the Wii U will be the focus of Nintendo’s E3 press conference this year but I still have a good feeling about the Wii Vitality Sensor. This year’s my year. I’m totally going to use it to test how vital I am if you catch my drift. Wink emoticon Wink emoticon. And by that I mean I’m going to use it to test my blood pressure. I am getting older and high blood pressure does run in my family.That being said, since the Wii U will go on sale this year, Nintendo will finally announce a release date for the system and a price point. I’m going to hazard a guess and say the system will be released in November, in time for the Christmas shopping season, and for $299.99 US. There will be “shortage” of systems at launch that will level out in the coming months. We may also get specs for it. It’s going to be way more powerful than 2 Gamecubes duct taped together. It will have the mighty power of two Gamecubes and a Wii. That’s like 4 Gamecubes. It will be a fierce competitor in the HD console market until next year when the next Sony and Microsoft consoles are released. It will not play blu-rays or DVDs as it will have its own proprietary disc format, thus making porting to the system much more costly. It won’t do a lick of good to stop game piracy, though.Anyway, I’m assuming that Ninty will have the following games to show:New Super Mario Bros Wii U 2: New Super Mario Brothers 3 (with Bono). This will be basically the same game as the Wii iteration, except that 1) you will be able to play as your Mii character and 2) one player will have a gross advantage over the others due to being able to use the Wii U tablet controller. The advantage being that that tablet having player will be able to play another, better game while everyone else is stuck playing the same old, same old. Also, there will be a raccoon tail power up. Metroid/Star Fox fan fiction crossover game. The current grist in the rumor mill is that there will be a Samus / Fox McCloud teamup game for some reason. They are both bounty hunters so I guess it works. I would advise that if Nintendo does go through with this, that they must include Captain Falcon as he too, is a bounty hunter. As is Boba Fett, but as he is currently preoccupied in the Sarlacc Pit, I’d understand his absence.** The expanded universe doesn’t count. Neither do the prequels nor any scenes added or edited after 1983. I will allow the following, however: Star Wars: the Radio Play Pikmin 3: Now with PikWomin. In addition to new colors of pikmin (orange, pink, and periwinkle), we will see Olimar’s family entering the fray. There will be his wife Peech, his son Tode, and another bastardization of another Mario character’s name, possibly Yoshee or Browser. Who am I kidding, if there is another playable character, it will be a Mii. Some sort of Wii Sports variant. I can’t wait to see someone smacking someone upside the head with the tablet controller. That’s curling for you, which better be one of the sports included in this minigame collection. Wildcard game: Mario Paint. Everyone’s favourite “Smurfs: Paint and Play Workshop” ripoff will be announced. This time you will finally be able to paint on Mario. This will open up all sorts of creative possibilities but inevitably everyone will draw a penis on his forehead. Wildcard Teaser Announcements: Super Smash Bros U and Legend of Zelda U. Neither game will be past the planning stages yet, let alone have screen shots for them, but they will still get the most press.Several HD remakes of Gamecube classics will be announced (Luigi’s mansion, etc). They won’t come out until next year though, if ever. And Eternal Darkness will not be one of them, no matter how awesome that would be.Finally for the Wii U, Nintendo will have a sizzle reel of all the PS3 ports and Xbox 360 ports coming later this year. Darksiders II, Assasin’s Creed III and probably Grand Theft Auto 5 will all be announced, with tacked on functionality for the tablet to boot. In particular, Ubisoft will rush a number of ports to the system, Rayman Origins being the main one.Also, there is the 3DS to consider. New Super Mario Brothers 2 will be coming out. In 4D. The fourth dimension is 2D. Because I’m pretty sure I’ll be turning off the 3D when I play it. Hopefully it’s not as bland and generic as the other New Super Mario brother games, but it definitely will be.There will also be a Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask remake for the Thirds. Other than that, there’s not going to much fan fare for the 3DS as Nintendo has to focus on getting the Wii U out the door. And quite frankly, they don’t have any competition in the hand held market to worry about. Well, except for Apple. Yeah, they should be extremely worried. Microsoft:Since Microsoft and Sony have officially announced that they are not announcing any new hardware at this E3 convention, both of their press conferences are going to be boring. As usual. Unfortunately, since this is a transition year, there aren’t going to be a lot of surprising announcements coming from either company. Why waste killer IPs on dying systems when you can use them to sell the next one? So yeah, we probably won’t be seeing too many new franchises or updates to existing franchises. This is a shame as we are at the point now where game devs should be comfortable enough with the hardware to crank out some really stellar games. Case in point: It was about this time in the PS2’s life cycle that Shadows of the Colossus was released. Anyway, here are the games I’m expecting to see from Microsoft:New Gears of War prequel . This isn’t a prediction as Microsoft has already leaked that this game is on the way. Yay, I guess?Dance Central 3: Electric Bugaloo. Although they won’t do it, Harmonix should release a version of the game with classic pop and rock songs from the 20th century. I’m guessing it would have a broader appeal as Baby Boomers might not want to dance to Lady Gaga but they may want to do the hustle. Kinect Adventures 2: Now with Bears. Or more minigames where you pantomime plugging things up with your extremities. By which I mean my penis. Harry Potter Kinect will be showcased. My favourite level is the one where your character is locked under the staircase. Sony:Uncharted Prequel. If previous games can be taken as precedent, Nathan Drake will somehow be estranged from Elena in the game and will somehow end up back together with her at the end. This will be slightly more bizarre as this will be a prequel and the characters will not have met yet. Only slightly, though. As long as Sully is there to crack wise, I’m good to go.Infamous 3. Shocking, I know.More on the Playstation Battle Royale will be revealed. I’m guessing it will have a special guest star Scorpion from Mortal Kombat, because making a kid friendly fighting game with Kratos from the God of War series isn’t wrong enough already. The Last Guardian will be dated, finally. 2015. Mark your calendars. And finally, little to nothing will be announced for the Vita. Perhaps a price cut, but not any good reasons as to why you should buy one.Other game company announcements:Activision, taking the path less traveled, will shock the gaming world by showing off Black Ops 2 and possibly even announcing Modern Warfare 4. Capcom will announce Darkstalkers 4. And when it comes out next year, no one will buy it. Partly because the fighting game market is flooded right now (thanks in part to Capcom) but mostly because a super ultra lemon scented edition of the game will be released three months afterwards. Also, Capcom will announce when you will be able to pay to unlock the remaining characters on Street Fighter x Tekken from the disc you already bought. Because I’m stupid. I mean, you’re the stupid one for buying it. I totally didn’t get suckered by buying it. No siree. If I say it enough times, it’ll come true. Sega will announce Sonic Generations 2. This one will ignore what made Sonic Generations so good and will revolve around his friends. There’ll also be Yakuza 5 and a lot of focus on Mario & Sonic at the London Olympic games (the xbox one will have Kinect support). And there won’t be any more Valkyria Chronices news. What they should announce, but won’t, would be a Valkyria Chronicles 2 & 3 HD collection for the PS3. I’d buy it. Twice. Konami will have Metal Gear Rising on display and will drop a teaser for Metal Gear Solid 5. Bioware will announce Dragon Age 3. They will also tease a bit about the new Mass Effect 3 ending, which itself will be an advertisement for Mass Effect Online. There will be three playable factions in that game: Red, Green, and Blue. Fortunately, it doesn't matter which one you pick as the game will be the same regardless. Ubisoft will announce a ton of ports for the Wii U, none of which will be good. They’ll even manage to screw up porting Rayman Origins and that game is amazing. Also, Beyond Good and Evil 2 will not be at the show. Theres really only one game I’m looking forward to Quantum Conundrum (by Valve) as it looks to be the spiritual sequel to the Portal Franchise. I hope this one has cupcakes that are half truths. Anyway, those are all the predictions I have for now. If I can think of any more, I'll update them here. Probably after the convention so that it will appear that I'm a regular Nostradamus. As opposed to an unleaded one, I guess. Anyway, talk to you guys later. Comments

Up a Paddle - Episode 107 - $elling Out

Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode I discuss DLC woes and pandas. Full show notes can be unlocked by buying this dlc unlock key: Click here to purchase the DLC Unlock Key. That key can be used to unlock the full episode found here by right clicking and "Saving As": Download Episode 107.Contact InformationYou can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com or tweet me at http://twitter.com/upapaddle. Promotional Consideration given to:The Starlight Megaphones Ahoy Podcast: http://lusipurr.comAnime Pacific: http://animepacific.blogspot.comEeepers Choice: http://eeeperschoice.com Musical Accompaniment"Till the Money Comes" by Jonathan Coulton"Thanks for listening! Comments

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Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:53:00 +0000

Up a Paddle - Episode 106 - One More Time

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:35:00 +0000

In this timely and relevant episode, I go over my New Years resolutions and review Interstella 5555: Story of the Secret Star System. I also talk about censorship, non-announcements and more.News- Internet Blackout Day was a thing- The PS4 isn't a thing (yet)- Bandai doing their own domestic publishing isn't a thing anymore- Funimation and Section 23 are having a thing- Dear God, why is this a thing? Also, here is the going price list for licensing some anime. ReviewInterstella 5555: 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem Here are the videos as promised:One more time Digital Love Harder Better Faster Stronger Contact Info You can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com and follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/upapaddlePromotional consideration given to:Eeepers Choice: http://eeeperschoice.com Animentors: http://themented.comAnime Pacific: http://animepacific.blogspot.com Musical Accompaniment:Stefano Prada - Forever Young (Makrolon Remix) by MakrolonThanks for Listening! Comments

Up a Paddle - Episode 105 - Oh, Smurfberries!

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:30:00 +0000

This episode I catch up on the geek news from the past two months and I also review the movie no one was demanding a review for, The Smurfs: In 3D. It's more of an overview, really. NewsSteve Jobs and Dennis Ritchie RIPNintendo 3DS right thumbstick attachment announced. Also announced, a game that will use said thumbstick. The game is scheduled to come out in 2017. Back to the Future, Part II: The Shoes sold on eBay for charity (Parkinson's research). They're all sold out, so if you want some, you'll need a Delorean, which you could then trade for the shoes. Also, apparently the shoes only have a battery live of 4 hours, and not 6 as reported by me. To distract you from my mistake, enjoy this commercial:Arrested Development movie no longer in arrested development. Simpsons voice cast almost make one of my dreams come true. Funimation and NicoNico.com to form Voltron, I mean Funico. Shonen Jump Alpha re-invents the way you read manga. With your eyes.Speaking of eyes, this next picture is for the Smurfettes out there. Please enjoy this picture of me "cosplaying" as the smurf from the 1982 classic Colecovision game, "Smurfs: Rescue In Gargamel's Castle" (picket fence not shown). ReviewSmurfs: The MovieI'm not going to link to the trailer, because if you've listened to my latest episode, you've already been through enough. Instead, enjoy this much less traumatic video with our little blue buddies, the Smurfs:Contact InformationIf you are so inclined, you can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com, follow me at http://twitter.com/upapaddle or go to plus.google.com and add upapaddle to one of your circles. No rhombuses, though. I draw the line at rhombuses.Promotional ConsiderationThe promo played was for Eeepers Choice podcast. Eeeper has been prolific with episode releases lately. Well, compared to some people, me. He's even promised a new episode of the I Heart Sign the 80s podcast. I'm looking forward to that, since I'm from the 80s. I hope it's about the Smurfs. Musical AccompanimentThe song played was Gargamel by Swing Ding AmigosThanks for listening! Comments

Up a Paddle - Episode 104 - Unconventional

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:56:00 +0000

This episode I talk about E3, Marvel vs Capcom 3, the Nintendo 3DS and other things that come in threes. I also regale you with tales of my Florida vacation and talk about the Florida Anime Experience. News3DS Price slashed by $80. Now you'll be able to afford all those 3DS games that don't exist and have probably been cancelled. Like Megaman Legends 3. I am looking so foward to not being able to buy that one ever. Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 announced. You should probably hold out for Ulitmate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Arcade Edition Turbo Hyper Fighting + Jazz Hands edition. I still haven't forgiven Marvel for Spider-man 3. Putting Nightcrawler into the game would help to put them back in my good books. ReviewOk, I didn't actually review anything this time. I did talk about my Orlando vacation, and memorable rides from Disney World, Sea World, and Universal Studios. Pretty much everything I missed out on the last time I went (Episode 38 - Don't listen to it). I also talk about going to the Florida Anime Experience, a con that made its debut this year.Here's the clip from the Disneyland 35th Anniversary Special that warped my fragile sensibilities when I was but a lad: Promotional Consideration Given To:The Starlight Megaphones Ahoy Podcast: This is the new home of Jake the Root Beer King, where he talks about everything but RPGs. Be forewarned. If you listen to this podcast for an extended period of time, you will become a writer for Lusipurr.com. The Anime Pacific Experience: This is still the home of Dane and Alex, I think. But they haven't updated their site in over a month. What kind of a jerk does that? Musical Accompaniment:Blisters by Creature Republic Contact InfoEmail: upapaddle@gmail.comTwitter: http://twitter.com/upapaddleGoogle Plus: Search for upapaddle@gmail.com If you like what you heard, or detested it with hate of a thousand suns (suns are bitter, bitter stars), leave me a review on iTunes. I'll return the favor, as only podcasters listen to other podcasters. Thanks for listening! Comments

Up a Paddle - Episode 103 - Potatoes

Sun, 22 May 2011 01:51:00 +0000

This episode I talk about various bits of old news (so exciting) and review (kind of) the Secret of Kells. News Japan Earthquake - Donations are still being accepted by Red Cross Osamu Dezaki has passed away. RIP. Apple iPad 2 released - but it still doesn't taste like apples. Duke Nukem Forever delayed, again - Game devs apparently still chewing their last pieces of gum. Nintendo 3DS released - The third dimension is boring. Now when the Nintendo 5DS is released, then we'll be playing with power. Sony hacked - Again and again. Futurama renewed for two more seasons. So was Venture Bros Sgt Frog Season 3 licensed. So was Revolutionary Girl Utena Odd video The cat with hands. It's disturbing, to say the least. Review The Secret of Kells I'd tell you what the secret is, but then it wouldn't be a secret. Ok, I'll tell you. Hearts, Stars, and Horseshoes, Clovers, and Blue Moons, Pots of Gold, and Rainbows, and me Red Balloons! Contact Information Email: upapaddle@gmail.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/upapaddle Promotional Consideration Eeeper's Choice - I know Eeeper and Oni are taking a podsabattical right now, but for some reason I felt compelled to play their promo. Lather's Blather - Lather has a new site for his blather. Check him out at http://lathersblather.com. Also, check out HRH the Root Beer King at http://lusipurr.com Musical Accompaniment Ordinary Day by Great Big Sea. I suppose it would have been more appropriate to play "End of the World as We Know It" given that the Rapture happpened today, but ah well. Thanks for listening! Comments

Up a Paddle - Episode 103B - Manic Pixie Girls

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 06:56:00 +0000

This week I talk about Duke Nukem Forever delays, 3DS woes, daylight savings times and some more stuff. I also review two children's shows from Japan. Tune in to find out which ones. NewsAll of the stories were taken from here: CNN.com. Do some searching and I'm sure you'll find them all. Go here for all your undergarment needs. Reviews(Parental Supervision is advised - NSFW)Show #1 D-City Rock Show #2 Opening Theme (Connect by ClariS) The same song with a penguin Contact InfoYou can email me at http://upapaddle.com or follow my monthly tweets at http://twitter.com/upapaddlePromotional Consideration given to:The RPG Lamer podcastAnime Pacific Musical AccompanimentThe song played was "Teddy Bear's Picnic" as sung by Beth Burrows. Thanks for listening! Comments

Up a Paddle - Episode 102 - Dangly Bits

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 06:54:00 +0000

It's the penultimate annual new years episode. Thanks a lot, Mayans. Anyhoo, I go over my prediction for 2010, make new predictions for 2011, tell you what to look forward to this year, and give out meaningless awards to things I like. I also provide mini-reviews for Uncharted 2 and No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle. Yes, this episode is more than a little self indulgent. I apologize for that. News Nintendo 3DS Priced, Dated. It will also come in a 4D variant. The 4th dimension is fun. You should visit sometime. Sony NGP announced, not priced, dated. It's like the PSP, but more sensitive, for the hardcore gamer with a heart of gold. Which they can use to buy one. Final Fantasy XIII-2 coming next winter. Do you l'Cie what I see? That joke would have worked better if I said, Final Fantasy XIII-2 is coming next Christmas, but instead, I elected for factualness instead of humorousness. As usual.Canadian Penny may be phased out. Canadian Inspector Gadget safe for the time being. Also, when you outlaw pennies only outlaws will have pennies. Pennies don't kill people, guns kill people. Also, pennies dropped from the Empire State Building kill people.Fractale simulcast stopped until Funimation eliminates all illegal file sharing. A truly sisyphean task if there ever was one. Oh, waiit, mission accomplished. Streaming is back.Sega Urinal Games in Japan - I'm hoping it has Pac-Man Championship Edition DX leaderboards. That way, if you bump someone's high score, you p*** them off in more way than one. That was terrible. Please put on your 3-D glasses now. Please take off your 3D glasses now. Please open your air-sickness bag now ...Although I now have the technology (and the power), I still have no idea on how to use it. But I'll learn. Or get bored and watch funny videos on the web. One of the two. Speaking of which, check out the below video that features my brother, aka The Guy that Does the Bwups at the start of every episode of UAP:How To Make Choices ReviewsUncharted 2: Among Thieves I'm starting to become concerned about the threat that archaelogists pose to our safety. Perhaps if they put down their guns and picked up shovels ... Nah, whips and fedoras for everyone. No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle Warning: The preceding trailer contained violoence, adult situations and humor that some may find offensive. Viewer discretion is advised. Contact InformationYou can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com or follow me on twitter at twitter.com/upapaddlePromotional Consideration given to:Eeeper's Choice - http://eeeperschoice.com - Eeeper and Oni are now officially part of the A3K network. Congrats! In order to compete, I'm starting my own UAP Network, with blackjack and hookers and Futurama quotes. Animentors - http://themented.com - Kirran and Drew are back and they've once again updated the good old The me 'n Ted show. Check it out. Musical AccompanimentThe song played was Auld Lang Syne by Rockasaurus RexThanks for listening! Comments

Up a Paddle - Episode 101 - Things for kids to do

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 04:30:00 +0000

In this non-holiday related episode I talk about hand socks, Capcom holding consumers by the smurfberries, hunted cities and I review Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands for the PS3.NewsSmurf's Village highest grossing game on iTunes. That is, until Smurfs: Rescue In Gargamel's Castle 2: Jump Harder comes out. Live action Bartender. Didn't they already kinda make this show and call it Cheers? Nope. Ok then.Live Action City Hunter getting wild and tough, but will it have chance and luck? Pluto movie in the works. I'm still holding out for a Horace Horsecollar movie. I'm guessing I'll be holding it for quite some time.Videos you should watchStreet Fighter High - The original short Street Fighter High School Musical - Part 1 Street Fighter High School Musical - Part 2 They need to make a web series centered around Dan. This is non negotiable.ReviewPrince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands The sands may be forgettable, but the prince ... is kinda forgettable too. But you won't forget the classic POP: Sands of Time gameplay, which this game has in spades. Contact InfoYou can also email me at upapaddle@gmail.com and follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/upapaddlePromotional Consideration Given To:RPG Lamer - Speaking of Game of the Year awards, I'm still waiting on a Final Fantasy XIII review from Jake on his podcast. I'm assuming that it left him speechless and in awe of how amazing it is (that's why he hasn't had a new episode lately). RPG of the Decade!Anime Pacific - The foremost authority on cephalopod erotica*. If you're a sucker for arm suckers, like to cuddle with cuttle-fish, or moll-lust for mollusks, check them out! Seriously though, congrats go to Alex on the birth of his daughter. *cephalopod erotica stolen from a tweet by Jake. Musical AccompanimentThe song played was Born in the Desert by LookerThanks for listening and happy holidays! Comments

Up a Paddle - Episode 100 - The Kentennial

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:29:00 +0000

Yes, I finally have 100 episodes under my belt and it only took me four years. Boy, if I had a penny for every episode I did, I'd have a loonie. A Saskatchewan Roughriders' Loonie, in fact. And I do. Woo! Of course, if I could only have a penny for every good episode, I think I'd owe money. Just like George Lucas owes me for the Prequels. Anyways, because of this Achievement of 100 eppys being unlocked, I take time in this episode to reminisce about the past, realize that this show's past wasn't all that great, and look forward to the future. I also contemplate ways that I can improve things around here. For starters, I can do less reminiscing and just start miniscing more. Better miniscing. The kind of miniscing they did in the good old days, when men were men and women were secretaries. I've been watching a lot of Mad Men lately. I also talk about Gamecation 2010 and review Sin and Punishment: Star Successor for the Wii. Also, for no particular reason: The Aldo Kelrast Saga. Please ignore the spelling mistakes and grammatical errors as I have not yet had a chance to tune up the article. NewsDuke Nukem Forever to be released in 2011. Check out this list of everything that things that have happened since this game was first announced. Netflix now streaming in Canada. Now if we could get Hulu and a few others on board, I would be sitting pretty. Back to the Future is celebrating it's 25th anniversary and Mattel has the toy rights. Where's my jetpack ... I mean, hoverboard? ReviewSin and Punishment: Star Successor (for the Wii). Sense. This game makes none. And that's a-ok with me. Contact Info You can also email me at upapaddle@gmail.com, follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/upapaddle, or Skype me (I'm upapaddle). Promotional Consideration given to:Eeeper's Choice - I feel bad for Eeeper. Since the libsyn site was upgraded to version 3.4, this podcast is no longer available in his region. Yeah, everywhere but Ireland. Drat. Feel free to torrent it, though.Anime 82 - Regan is back after his hiatus and should be finishing the Mecha Madness podcast series soon, which I'm eagerly looking forward to. I've learned from that series that there are several excellent robot shows that I need to watch. Right after the K-on movie. Also, he keeps teasing us with mentions of his band. I want to hear some music. darn it. Anime Pacific - Be sure to check out their live show later tonight! Details can be found here. Unless you are reading this after the fact, which you certainly are. In that case, be sure to grab a time machine and catch the live show. Or watch their recording of it, after the fact. In the meantime, please read this open letter addressed to the fine gentlemen at Anime Pacific that I've been asked to pass on to them. This is from Dr. Jack Hoffer.Hello friends, you have been selected to participate in a free trial period at chronicmasturbators.com. It is a peer support group designed to help cure you of the immoral habit of self gratification. Dan and Alec, you have been recommend to us by your friend Kent, who is concerned about you and desperately wants to see you well. Although he does not suffer from the same affliction that you do, he has seen Idle Hands Syndrome (or IHS) destroy the lives of those he cares about. He mentioned to us that you have a website that talks about the evil Japanamation which is leading our youths astray with such lurid filth as Pokemon and Cowboys Bebopping. Our program will teach you 11 easy steps to cure your sinful nature. Our courses include: - Corn Flakes: tasty and urge suppressing. - Tentacle Rape is bad: put away the belt.- Beanie babies: how to resist your furry tendencies.- No one wants to hear you talk about your penis. Especially not your mother. I have bcc'd many of your listeners so that they can support you in your time of need. Have faith! You can overcome ... poor choice of words ... you can prevail over your IHS addiction! We are here to lend a helping hand and we look forward to helping you soon.Jack HofferPresident, CEO, and clientChronicMasturbators.com In my defence, I thought it was funny at the time. Musical AccompanimentThe song played was Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny by Lemon Demon (as heard on Rock Band). Please note, the beard picture is still forthcoming. EDIT: Here it is, in all its glory: Yeah, I need a shave. Thanks for listening! Comments