I just finished The Saga Of The Jómsvíkings and found it a decent read. Most of the tale was the traditional Nordic heritage tales but the end was exciting. Now, Amon Amarth’s take on the legendary warriors is far more memorable! Barring the song featuring Doro, I love every single song. The production is utter perfection, it’s heavy as hell and it is memorable and catchy. This album is their strongest in quite a while IMO and it’s a temporary Album of the Year thus far. Let’s not forget Moonsorrow comes out next week, though. \m/
Mini-Review: Amon Amarth – Jomsviking
Posted in Best / Worst, Blog, Music, Reviews on March 26, 2016 by slatemanNew Bone Fire MP3: BiasFX Test 15
Posted in Blog, Downloads, MP3s, Music on March 25, 2016 by slatemanA few steps forward, a step or two back. This one is better but I’m not fully happy. It gets really sloppy towards the end but since I likely won’t have time to go back to it in the coming days, here you go. It’s no Moonsorrow (NEXT WEEK!) but it’ll do for now. Enjoy!
| Bone Fire: 1615 (Test) |
Average Of 5: Sub-40 Still!
Posted in Best / Worst, Blog, Cubing, Cubing Records on March 21, 2016 by slatemanIt’s been a few years since I posted any real cubing milestones. I have not stopped cubing, certainly not, but my speed-cubing days are mostly behind me. With a few minutes to spare today, I figured I’d try my hand at an average of five to see where I stood. It’s been quite some time, really. So, imagine my delight when I realized I was still under 40 seconds! My best was a bit over 36 and my worst nearly 44. Still…it means I’m not really out of the game! Anyways, this is no record but it’s good enough for me!!! Visual evidence!
SFV: Ken vs. Ken – Epic Finale!
Posted in Blog, Games, Street Fighter, Video on March 13, 2016 by slatemanOld-school Ken vs. Ken matchup in Street Fighter V. I’m the Ken with gold pants on the left. You’ll notice I get decimated for the first portion of this match. How does it end? In classic SF fashion! Enjoy!
Driver Replay (c. 1998)
Posted in Games, Video on March 6, 2016 by slatemanThis is a TV capture of an old VHS of an old replay from the first Driver game on the PS1. Utter madness, but that was the best part of that game! Just nonsense…
New Bone Fire MP3: BiasFX Test 11
Posted in Blog, Downloads, MP3s, Music on February 27, 2016 by slatemanNow that I officially own BiasFX, I hope my shit starts to sound better! Here’s test track 11 (yeah, you missed a bunch since the last posting. Tweaks required but I fear I won’t have time. Today’s sample follows!
| Bone Fire: 1611 (Test) |
Vikings: Season 4
Posted in Best / Worst, Blog, Vikings on February 21, 2016 by slateman
YESSSS…..
The best show on television returns. The best trio on TV returns, even if I’m kinda pissed at Rollo, maybe it’s all a ploy. Lagertha….Well, need I say more?
Vikings is my favorite, it’s back, and it’s time for some Ragnar revenge, methinks! ROAR!!!
Street Fighter V FAQs
Posted in Blog, Games, Guides, Street Fighter on February 20, 2016 by slateman
With the game out a few days and my general dreadful skill level, I’ve resorted to writing guides. Hey, you go with your strengths, right? Anyways, I’ve tossed two up quickly, one on a full move list and the other on unlockables, just like I did back on SFIV and SSFIV. I fully intend on keeping up on these, especially considering the incomplete state the game shipped in. Despite the online grumblings, I quite like the game. So…here we are!
Street Fighter V Unlockables Guide
Hope someone enjoys these and finds them useful!
New Albums: Barren 2016 Edition
Posted in Blog, Lists, Music on February 19, 2016 by slateman
While 2015 was overall a disappointment, I have high expectations for 2016. Well, let’s clarify…There’s a new Moonsorrow disc coming out! That’s it. That’s all you need to know. OK, fair enough, that’s a lot of pressure on the Finnish band. Usually these lists are just as much for me to catalog the upcoming calendar. Let’s take a peek at the very little 2016 has to offer. God, I really hope Moonsorrow is good.
Oh, and a few already arrived. None wowed me, TBH.
Already Out
Abbath – Abbath (Good album)
Megadeth – Dystopia (*snore*)
Borknagar – Winter Thrice (Disappointing)
Jesu/Sun Kill Moon – Eponymous (Unlistenable)
Anthrax – For All Kings (Urgh)
March
25 – Amon Amarth – Jomsviking
April
01 – Moonsorrow – Jumalten Aika
01 – Babymetal – Metal Resistance
04 – Ihsahn – Arktis (zero expectations)
22 – October Tide – Winged Waltz (excited!)
Wow…that really is a barren list. Maybe a new Testament disc, but…I haven’t loved them since like 2001. Metallica? Haha. 2018! Is that all…? Hrmph.
Hori RAP4 / Street Fighter V
Posted in Blog, Games, Street Fighter on February 14, 2016 by slateman
My X-Arcade stick needs a new PCB and it won’t work with the PS4. I might be able to use my old method of daisy-chaining the adapter to a PS2 controller port and then use a PS2->USB and have that work. But it might not. So, thanks to a lovely birthday gift from my grandmother, enter the Hori Real Arcade Pro 4. I really wanted something more but the RAP4 fit in my budget.
I plan on modding its buttons. Sanwa OBSC buttons aren’t too pricey and maybe I’ll change the colors to make it a bit more colorful.
Now…SFV coming out is a big deal. Again, I played the first in arcades as a kid, the second was a huge release. 3 was too hardcore for a lot of people and 4 was an exciting return to form. A fifth game coming out 29 years after the first is thrilling! While I’ll never be great at this game, I never tire of its depth and diversity. Like the fourth, I plan on writing a guide or two. And as any new artwork comes out, I’ll toss that on SFGalleries. I’ve purchased the season pass as I likely won’t have enough time to dedicate to unlocking everything. It’s a huge release and I’m insanely excited. Hoping my RAP4 is up for the task! Bring it on!!!