01/24/2012

The New Me

by Matthew Edward Hawkins

As noted a few times already, this place is getting a long overdue facelift. Nothing dramatic (I still enjoy being called “that guy with the blue site”), just bringing things up to code. Though there will be some fairly significant changes.

Like a new bio pic. Joe‘s Garbage Pail Kids-inspired portrait has served me well, for 8 years to be exact. So it’s about time for something new and fresh. I asked Sweet Rot for an updated version, but the dude is too busy these days, making actual GPK cards! And his own stuff.

A few other close friends, whose work I also admire, were then called upon. And in the end, it was Lamar who answered the challenge! So because I’m still not 100% when the next iteration of fort90.com will debut, but mostly because it’s so damn awesome, how about I share it now?

Some of you have seen it already; been replacing the green chair on all the social networking channels I frequent all day today. Which, btw, was originally found on Newstoday, almost a decade ago as well (for those who have asked; sadly, I have no idea who it’s by and where it’s from).

Was a massive hit on Facebook. Too bad all the thumbs up and nice words that it accumulated mysteriously vanished early this evening (cuz Facebook is cool like that). But if you’re reading this Lamar, everyone loves it! And once again, thank you SO much!!!

Anyhow, another big change that some folks should maybe know about? primarily those that has ever referred to a specific blog entry? is something that shall be very “Marvel Comics-like”. I’ll say no more until the time is right!

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It’s a Saturday night, a snowy one at that. Not the kind in which one is out and about, merrily kicking up some freshly landed powder, but the kind in which one stays the hell indoors, to avoid slush filled potholes and other grossness. Plans to hang with a pal (sup Dave) were canceled as a result of the later, which means a chance to play catch up on stuff that had been left on the way side, and? a blog post?

Unfortunately, that massive link dump I mentioned last time must still wait; am way behind on some key Attract Mode/Fangamer business, plus various other odds & ends. So instead, kick back and enjoy the awesomeness that is Takenobu Mitsuyoshi, aka the voice of Daytona USA, demonstrating the karaoke mode found in the PSN and XBLA port (which again, was #3 in my top five games of 2011)?

Via Nobuooo. You know, Sega’s best days may be behind us all, but so long as they keep Mitsuyoshi and Nagoshi around, there’s still a reason to care about the true heroes of early 90′s gaming.

On a side note, the clip reminded me of something I’ve been meaning to mention forever: as a video game soundtrack connoisseur of many years, the pride and joy of my collection is a super obscure release called Psyched: Club Mix From Sega Racing Games. As the title implies, it remixes tunes from assorted hits from Sega’s AM2, AM3, AM4, and AM5 divisions into club music, with a heavy tinge of contemporary jazz.

Been meaning to pass along cuts onto YouTube, but I simply can’t figure out how to post mp3s on a Mac. Basically, you need an image as an accompaniment (with most folks using album art, naturally), and all the tools that put the two together are for the PC, at least from what I’ve been about to find. But at long last, someone else has finally done beaten me to the punch!

Unfortunately, the uploader didn’t provide my one other favorite track, but here’s a remix of Sky High. Which to be honest is one of the weaker cuts, yet is still quite neat nonetheless?

All right, back to work, though I also wanted to say thanks to everyone out there for all the well wishes and support during my first week at MSNBC! I’ve also sincerely appreciated all reposting and retweeting of some of my stuff; you guys are the best!

BTW, here are a few of my favorite (and most popular) posts from week one?

- Super Mario Bros Crossover 2.0 announced
- Google Maps becomes game-ified
- Riding in an elevator: the video game
- Want an Assassin’s Creed arm blade? Here’s how
- Take virtual girlfriend on real-world date with 3DS

Also, a friendly reminder: I’m still churning out stuff for Guyism every single day as well! Here’s a few faves from that end; can anyone tell the difference between the following and my MSNBC stuff?

- Thank God, someone is finally putting together a Tomb Raider porn flick
- The Catherine porno that you didn?t even know existed has been cancelled
- CNN was stupid enough to think that a kid tried chopping his arms off because of a game

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01/16/2012

I’m Now Coworkers With Amy Poehler! Technically…

by Matthew Edward Hawkins

So the plan this past weekend was to either do another link dump, since I’m due, or simply go over what’s been going on. But by late Friday night, after posting my first Mecha Damashii update of the new year (am seriously considering blowing the $400-500 on one btw; Rex IS my all-time favorite mecha after all), I had to tap out.

Was so busy all last week, work-wise, that I desperately needed to veg. Though I did put some hours into Okami, which is the current Fangamer Game Club selection. Hence why there’s not much else to report. Though I did finally check out Japadog! It kinda sucked to be honest.

Anyhow, the primary reason for being so occupied is because I’ve been getting ready for? my new job! Which I mentioned in my 2011 rundown last time. The cat was actually let out of the bag in the aforementioned FG podcast, but for those who aren’t regular listeners, I’m am now writing for?

Needless to say, I’m beyond pumped! Among many other reasons, it’s a dream come true, to be connected with NBC at long last, which was the primary force behind me wanting to live in New York City as a kid. In the form of Night Court and Late Night with David Letterman.

My first day is tomorrow, so please add In-Game to your bookmarks and RSS readers. Thanks!

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