I actually have the UNO PGR3 Theme. I loved UNO back in 2007.
It's weird especially since PGR3 was such a successful game. OXM named it game of the year back in 2006. Again, if not the DLC, then at least a listing. So strange.
Although this isn't one of my favorite genres, I know quite a bit more about Punk. The Offspring is a band I enjoy, if maybe from a casual standpoint. I can't deny that they present that bratty pre-pubescent attitude well while also writing good catchy pop songs. Also, Crazy Taxi soundtrack. I mean, forget about it!
Social Distortion is a band I can respect for the reasons you mentioned. You can tell who was a major influence on a guitarist and it changes the timbre of the band's songs. Like how Slash from Guns and Roses was influenced by blues and that set the band apart from other hair metal groups out at the time. Having said that, I'm not familiar with Bad Religion (though I've of course heard of them) and having heard that they have other influences (pop-derived backing vocals), I'll have to check them out.
Being a man who has had mostly women around him from birth, by no means do I think Rock is a man's game. Joan Jett is so kick ass, other record labels couldn't handle her and she had to create her own, LIKE A BOSS! I bet Britney Spears still gets randomly heckled for her cover of "I Love Rock n Roll" (and also for her cover of (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction but that's a rant for another time).
I've always casually liked Sum 41 but I really got interested in them during the release of "Chuck." Unfortunately, I still haven't heard the album aside from the singes "We're All To Blame" and "Pieces." Great Blog, Mike!
My favorite Alien game is...nothing because I've never really played one. I tried the demo for the Aliens vs Predator game that came out a couple years ago but that's it. But I'll reiterate: Isn't it strange how many Alien games have been made? I mean for better or worse, they're a bonafide video game franchise.
Cool...sigh...I could never get into this game. The intro is soooo boring. However, I'm glad the game is coming out in HD. It sure is purdy!
Reporter: "Did you discuss ICBM's?"
Reagan: "Well, I did see a BM."
Reporter: "So, did you consider this a successful summit?"
Reagan: "Oh, yes. I summited three times?"
Reporter: "Are you finished with the butt-fucking puns?"
First thing that came to mind.
Those comments are troubling but I hope that's only the direction of a few people. As this is an origin story, I'm hoping for more of a progression. I expect Lara to be vulnerable at first but by the end of the game be much closer to the Lara we know already. I'm not sure if it'll be touched upon but she is an archaeologist. I would like to see her intelligence showcased as well.
As much as I would like to see Lara Croft as a strong female character (I've always thought there was more to her to begin with), if she is reduced to the damsel in distress role, I would accept that with the right explanation. Some characters are in helpless roles but they are interesting if they are fleshed out from a writing standpoint. At the end of the day, whatever their role, male or female, it'll work if they are well developed.
Man. PixlBit's full of metalheads! I'll be honest, I like metal but it isn't my favorite genre of music. However, I thoroughly respect the genre for its complexity and attention to detail.
I've actually thought about blogging about music as well but didn't think this was the place for it. I could nerd out on music just as much as I can with video games. Way to broaden the topic list, Michael!
I have only bought one PSN title (but that's more because the last time I had a PS3 was in 2008) and it was Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection. I know there are good PSN titles but if there's a XBLA version, I will get that one. The ones that are exclusives aren't as plentiful. Not that they're not good, just not a lot.
Oh and the Xbox 360's retail games aren't quirky but there's all kinds of quirky on the XBLA and XBLIG. Seriously, I love XBLA because it's like it was made specifically for me. Old titles, refreshes of genres that have fallen out of favor, and artsy indie games.
Dig the Rolling Stones reference. My favorite band ever!
PSN usually don't have that many good titles but when they do, they're amazing. Another example of that.
