Mom's Minute Podcast

Ms. H from Mom's Minute Video Game Show welcomes everyone to the 148th episode.  Ms. H begins the show with a preview of her review of the free video game she played on her PlayStation 4 -- Ether One.  Ms. H played the video game for a short while; however, she enjoyed the game play and will provide a full review on the next show.  She ties her interlude music songs featuring heroes to the video game character of the week --  Hawkgirl with a message to her listeners that we are all heroes in some way -- rather the heroic actions are big or small. She expounds on her discussion of Hawkgirl by adding this character won the cosplay in the female comic book category at the Tidewater Comic Con which Ms. H discussed as her video game field trip.  Ms. H entertains questions and comments from the audience dealing with specific content for video games, as well as the question of how video games are valued.  She discusses the celebrity gamer of the week, Mila Kunis, the current wife of Ashton Kutchner.  She updates all on the latest status of this couple and added that she came up with Mila Kunis as the celebrity gamer due to a movie she watched recently on TV that starred Denzel Washington and Milua Kunis -- The Book of Eli.  She also provided an update on the relationship status of Ashton Kutchner and Demi Moore. Ms. H shares her experiences at the comic con and said the event was well organized and fun to attend.  She especially enjoyed watching the cosplay participants.  Ms. H announces who won the male comic book charaacter cosplay at the event.  The winner was a person dressed as Iron Man.  She differed on this decision and believes the person dressed creatively as Groot from the Guardians of the Galaxy comic books and movie should have won, in her opinion. Ms. H talks about new video game releases, including Witcher 3 which will be released on May 19, 2015.  A lively  discussion ensued on Ms. H low rating for the recently released movie Mad Max: Fury Road  as well as how Charlize Theron played the role of the lead female character.   Topping the news is the announcement that a new rendition of the Steve Job's story is in a movie format and has received mixed reviews. Ms. H rounds out the show with her special original saying to harness kindness and spread positive energy to yourself and others by being kind through your actions and words.

Lots of firsts fun on this special 147th edition of the popular Mom's Minute Video Game Show.  It's all about the listeners as Ms. H for the first time welcomed -- not one, but multiple call in listeners who not only voiced their opinions on various trend-setting topics, but collobaratively and in a light-hearted way agreed to disagree on some topics; even meeting in the middle on other topics of interest.  Ms. H's callers were in addition to having the creator  and producer participation and input on the show.  Ms. H informed everyone of her visit to and reporting on the Digital Media Wire L.A. Games Conference in L.A., CA and asked her listeners to check out her coverage of this high calibre video gaming event on http://www.allgames.com  as well as  her review of the upcoming virtual reality video game, Project Nourished, also on http://allgames.com.  Ms. H discusses the video game she played on her PlayStation 4, Never Alone which is free to PS Plus members.  Ms. H voices her wish for the video game industry to feature more strong female video game characters. She discusses the video game character of the week, Sheva Alomar from the 2009 video game Resident Evil 5 with comments that hopefully this character will  appear in more of the Resident Evil video games.  Angelina Jolie is featured as the celebrity video gamer due to her portrayal of  action-oriented characters, and also because she played Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider movie.  Ms. H talks about her video game field trip to Hobby Lobby and entertained comments on the controversial stance this company took on several topics.  Ms. H is overjoyed  to welcome her call in listeners who discussed such topics as the remakes of some movies and whether the newer movies are better  maybe due to technology advances.   Discussion moved to video games on watches including the Apple  iwatch and android phones.  Lively discussions followed not only on if a business is a person, but  turned to a conversational review of the latest Avengers movie,  Avengers:  Age of Ultron.  A spirited debate followed with the opinions of another Mom's Minute Video Game Show listener regarding the actions of the Hulk and Black Widow in the movie.  Ms. H discusses ways to get Hulk angry without the use of violence which was used during the movie when the Hulk's massive strength was required.  The debate added to the fun of the show as Ms. H listened and discussed one on one opinions of her listeners, a first for the show which Ms. H hopes to have many more in the future.  Ms. H discusses new video game releases and she rounds out the Mom's Minute Video Game Show with her special original saying that having self-belief and a can do attitude will not only lead you to success, but will keep you there always.

Happy Star Wars Day and May the 4th or Force be with you!  On Mom's Minute Video Game Show 146th episode, special Star Wars edition, Ms. H welcomes everyone to the show.  In addition to a Happy Star Wars Day, Ms. H also wishes everyone a Happy Two Days After Free Comic Book Day that was celebrated on Saturday, May 1, 2015.  Ms. H discusses the video game demo she played on her Xbox One:  Lego Batman 3:  Beyond Gotham City.  A lively discussion followed on Ms. H's pricing algorithms as well as the basis behind the prices she applies to video games that she reviews.  Ms. H emphasizes that she believes you really get what you pay for and that it is time for video game developers and others to step up their game in bringing more creativity to video games.  Better video games will receive higher prices from Ms. H.  She rated Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham City in the same category of other video games she described as routine, run-of-the mill video games -- notwithstanding that she enjoyed the fun video gameplay. In keeping with her plan to present a mythology god or goddess as the video game character on the first Monday of each month -- Ms. H discusses the video game character of the week Maia which is the God of Growth -- named for the month of May.  Continuing with the fun spirit of Star Wars Day, Ms. H also discusses the video game characters of the week, the Stormtroopers from Star Wars.  Continuing with more Star Wars characters' recognition, Ms. H features actor Harrison Ford, who plays Han Solo in Star Wars.  In fact, Harrison Ford played Han Solo in a number of Star Wars movies, including the latest installment to be released in December 2015.  Ms. H voices her opinion that Harrison Ford should receive recognition for the number of times he played Han Solo in the Star Wars movie franchise.  Ms. H discusses her video game field trip on Comic Book Day to Trilogy as well as Comic Kings comic book stores where she received free comic books as well as purchased other items as well at Trilogy.  Ms. H shares her favorite superheroes with a note that there are lots of good superheroes that could be the favorite of others as well.  Ms. H discusses new video game releases and topping the news is the topic of another celebrity video game, specifically one for Britney Spears being in the works.  Ms. H rounds out the Mom's Minute Video Game show with her special original saying that may the force of positivity be with you always.

On this special 145th edition of Mom's Minute Video Game Show featuring Retro Girl vs. Spectrum, Ms. H welcomes everyone.  She reviews an Xbox One video game she played, Pool Nation FX which is free for Xbox Live members.   A lively discussion follows on the video game character of the week, Marvel's Monica Rambeau.  Ms. H explains why she chose to highlight as the video game character of the week Monica Rambeau who is also known as Photon, Pulsar, Captain Marvel as well as Spectrum.  During the discussion, Ms. H finds out there is currently a new Captain Marvel who has a film that she, rather than Monica Rambeau will star in that is scheduled to be released in July 2018.  Ms. H recognizes the accomplishments of Monica Rambeau who also held the position of being head of the Avengers and stated that hopefully Monica Rambeau will return as Captain Marvel.  Ms. H compares Marvel's Monica Rambeau with Powers' Retro Girl including why Monica Rambeau or Spectrum was being featured as the video game character of the week rather than Retro Girl.  The celebrity gamer of the week, A.J. Lee, the recently retired WWE wrestler is discussed with Ms. H applauding A.J. Lee for never giving up her pursuit of being a professional wrestler, even after she was defeated in her first fight.  A.J. Lee went on to win many titles including being featured in the Guiness Book of World Records.  Ms. H shares her experience in visiting A.J.Gators as her video game field trip and discusses new video game releases.  Topping the video game news is a video game that will be released that will feature the video game character, Lara Croft called Relic Run.  Relic Run  is currently being tested in the Netherlands.  Ms. H shares news of a video game, Slow Down Bull by Insominiac Games which is  available on Steam where some of the proceeds from this video game will be donated to charity.  Ms. H rounds out the show with her special, original saying to forge ahead toward your positive goals and to never give up.

Ms. H welcomes everyone to the special Catwoman versus Batwoman Mom's Minute Video Game Show for the 144th episode.  Even though Catwoman and Batwoman are featured, Ms. H lets everyone know that other fun topics will be discussed as well.  Ms. H starts the show with a review of the full free video game she played on her PS4 as a PS plus member -- Ollie Ollie Ollie Welcome to Olliewood.  She shares with everyone that she will resume reviewing Xbox One video games, namely PoolNation FX and Neverwinter on subsequent Mom's Minute Video Game Shows.  A lively exchange ensues via online chat regarding Ms. H political views on the upcoming Presidential campaign and election with Ms. H voicing her opinions about one of the candidates.  Due to the interest in politics,   Ms. H entertains having a show where politics are the main topics of discussion.   Ms. H provided background information on the video game character of the week, Catwoman.  She compares Catwoman with Batwoman with Catwoman winning, in her opinion, due in part to her longetivity as a  comic book character. Ms. H shared that in a parallel universe, Catwoman has a daughter who grows up to  be a crime-fighter.  Catwoman's longevity is unlike Batwoman's who took a hiatus from time to time from the comic books.  Ms. H responds to WWE questions,  remarking that she will probably learn more about WWE happenings since some of her listeners are interested in this topic.  During Ms. H 's video game field trip discussion, Ms. H gives an update on the status of Barnes and Nobles selling video games, which does not seem to be occurring any time soon.  Ms. H shares her conversation with the Barns & Noble sales clerk who provided her additional information on Catwoman as she appears in the movie Batman Returns, starring Michael Keaton --  including the fact that Catwoman is not Catwoman in the movie during the beginning of the movie, but is  a secretary instead. Ms. H discusses the celebrity video gamers of the week who are Halle Berry and Michelle Pfeiffer.  Two celebrities are featured since they both played the part of Catwoman in Batman movies.  Ms. H added that Halle Berry made history not too long ago  by winning an Oscar for starring in the movie, Monster Ball.  Next, Ms. H discusses new video game releases.  The upcoming video game, Titantic:  Honor and Glory which is beng crowdfunded tops the video game news.  Ms. H rounds out the Mom's Minute Video Game Show with her special original saying that the by-product of positive curiosity is happiness and satisfaction in all that you do -- Stay curious.

In tune with the intro music, Real Ms. H eminates real fun as she hosts the 143rd episode of Mom's Minute Video Game Show starting with an upbeat song.  Ms. H  discusses the demo video game she played on her Xbox One video game console, ScreamRide.  As a twist in featuring the video game character of the week, Ms. H uses her creative chops and showcases video game items, namely drums that she tie to the celebrity of the week.  Towards that end, Ms. H compares the video game Drumscape to Drummania detailing the similarities as well as the differences between the two -- with the common characteristic of both games originating as arcade video games. Professional, trendsetting drummer icon, Viola Smith,  who was  active as a drummer when the men were off to war in the 1940's is featured as the celebrity video gamer of the week.  Ms. H ties Viola Smith's to video games by discussing a video game that features the musical Cabaret -- which Viola Smith played on Broadway in her earlier years.  A lively discussion followed where interesting enough the gamer gate controversy is humorously called the girl bands gate since during that time, girl bands were not taken seriously.  Ms. H discusses how times have changed, and currently there are many girl bands, who are not only taken seriously, but who produce excellent music for stars such as Beyonce and others.  Ms. H's renewal of her Xbox Live membership leads her to discuss where she went to get her Xbox Live card -- Best Buy as the video game field trip.  In addition to sharing her conversation with the sales clerk video gamer at Best Buy, Ms. H informs everyone that the game being advertised was Mortal Kombat X, which Ms. H is not a fan of.  Ms. H discusses the new video game releases.  Ways to save money on video games were shared by one of Ms. H video game callers.  Lego Dimensions characters as well as news of the Apple  iWatch and other tech tops the news.  Ms. H rounds out the Mom's Minute Video Game Show with her special original saying to work harder as well as smarter and success is yours to enjoy.

Ms. H from Mom's Minute Video Game Show wishes everyone a Happy After Easter.  On this, the 142nd episode of the show, Ms. H discusses the video game she played on her Xbox One -- Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious. This video game was free to Xbox Live members.   She prefaces her review with a disclaimer that she is against street racing in all forms.  Ms. H enjoyed listening to  the music played during the video game and even plays some of the music on the show as intro to various segments.  A lively discussion follows on Ms. H views on the movie she saw recently -- The Fast & Furious 7.  The featured video game character, Venus for the month of April is discussed next followed by discussion of the celebrity gamer of the week, actress and voice actor Alyssa Milano.  Ms. H shares her experience regarding her video game field trip to Once Upon a Child as well as the video game item located in this store.  Ms. H lists the new video game releases.  Ms. H welcomes a listener caller to the show and thanked him for calling. Discussion was held on the scarcity of the Nintendo Amiibo's characters in some locations as well as if this situation was planned.   She encouraged others to call by simply using Skype and typing in "Mom's Minute."  Tech news of a device in development that will allow Nintendo games to be played on smart phones was discussed next as well as the availability of the Atari fitness app.  Ms. H rounds out the Mom's Minute Video Game Show with her special original saying to fine tune your happiness with joy, good health, good fortune and positivity always.

In keeping with the upbeat intro music titled More and More, Ms. H brings more video game fun, entertainment and news to her listeners on the 141st episode of Mom's Minute Video Game Show.  Ms. H welcomes everyone and discusses the video game she played on her PS4, Oddworld New 'n' Tasty stating that she was not excited about the video game's storyline or game play.  She explains why she is playing a PS4 video game this week which is due to the seemingly unavailability of free video games for the Xbox One.  She is informed a new full game, Fast and Furious is available for free on the Xbox One for a limited time.  Ms. H indicated she would check this video game out.  Ms. H leads an interesting discussion on her use and non-use of credit cards at certain venues and cautions everyone to always be aware of charges on their card as a measure of credit card security.  Ms. H discusses the celebrity gamer of the week Cameron Diaz from the 2003 video game Charlie Angels that is playable on the PlayStation 2 in Europe and Nintendo Game Cube in the U.S.  In recognition of the sometimes windy conditions for the month of March, as the video game character of the week Ms. H features Aria Eagleheart also known as the Wind Dancer from the mobile video game Heroes of Order and Chaos.  Ms. H discusses her video game field trip to Target.  Her objective of visiting Target was to find out in person if there was a price-match guarantee in place relative to Target's video game sale of buy one, get one fifty percent off.  She found out there was a price-match guarantee where Target would charge the lower price; however, she stated this policy may not be available at all Targets.  While at Target, Ms. H noticed video game books being sold as well, such as Disney Infinity, Pokemon and others.  Ms. H lists the new video game releases followed by video game news.  Topping the video game news was Nintendo's CEO's Satoru Iwata 's positions and views on free-to-play video games, the increased cost of the WII-U as well as Nintendo's introduction of Amiibo characters to video game play, similar to Skylanders and other similar type video games. Also discussed during the news segment was the Pebbles watch kickstarter and how it is a person's character not the type mobile phone he or she has that determines the cool factor.  Ms. H rounds out the show with her special, original saying to stretch your boundaries for the betterment of yourself as well as others always.

Ms. H from Mom's Minute Video Game show welcomes everyone to the special 140th episode which features special guest from Retro Magazine and Retro VGS or Retro Video Game System, Mike Kennedy.  She discusses the video game she played on her Xbox One, Blade Storm: Nightmare.  Ms. H lists the new video games being released before Mike Kennedy from Retro Magazine and Retro VGS is introduced.  Mike Kennedy answers questions regarding the Retro VGS which is currently in the pre-development stages.  Even though specs of the Retro VGS was unavailable as well as the name of the developer,  Mike Kennedy explained other aspects of the video game system including the type of video games planned which will be in the range of 8 to 32 bit -- with emphasis on games at the midpoint -- 16 bit.  He provided an estimated cost of the Retro VGS to be in the $150 range with video games selling up to about $40.00.  He discussed the kickstarters planned for the Retro VGS which will be forthcoming in the May - June 2015 timeframe.  Based on the mold of the Jaguar video game system, the Retro VGS is retro based on the use of the 8 to 32 bit graphics as well as the use of game cartridges.  Mike Kennedy discussed that playing video games on the Retro VGS can be done without the updates and other software notifications seen on some of the current video game systems. According to Mke Kennedy the use of a game cartridge for games for the Retro VGS will not result in higher prices for the video games that will be developed for the system.  When asked about the video games planned, Mike Kennedy said new video games are planned for the Retro VGS, some of which will be video games developed exclusively for the system.   Many selling avenues will be used for the Retro VGS which will include retail stores, both domestic and internationally.  He said the Retro VGS  will also be available for purchase through a website. Mike Kennedy also talked about the Retro Magazine including others who work on the magazine. Prior to concluding, Mike Kennedy shared the website where more information can be found about the Retro VGS. Ms. H thanks Mike Kennedy for the interview.  She rounds out the Mom's Minute Video Game Show with her special original saying that whenever you smile, your days become instantly brighter.

On the pre-St. Patrick's Day 139th episode of Mom's Minute Video Game Show, Ms. H. welcomes everyone.  She discusses the Xbox One demo video game she played, D4: Dark Dream Don't Die and told her listeners she will be reviewing the Xbox One demo video game, Blade Storm: Nightmare next week. Ms. H entertained questions as well as comments from her listeners on the tendency for angry comments to be prevalent on the net.  She informs all to steer away from places where these type commentors may frequent, and visit http://www.allgames.com where the video game community is not angry, but friendly and inviting.  The video game character of the week, Squirrel Girl is discussed with Ms. H informing everyone of her superhero powers and strengths.  Even though not accepted on the team of the coveted Avengers, Ms. H lets everyone know that Squirrel Girl did become part of another Avengers group. The celebrity gamer of the week, Rosario Dawson is discussed with Ms. H informing her listeners that for the next few shows female celebrity gamers will be featured to even out the male ones that she discussed when her show returned in 2015.  Ms. H shares her experience during  her video game field trip to the Party City Supply Store.  When Ms. H mentioned she was thinking of going to Hobby Lobby the next time for her video game field trip, a lively discussion ensued on this topic.  Next Ms. H lists the new video game releases of which there were many.  She stated one of the biggest potential blockbuster video games being released was Battlefield Hardline, among many others.  The  top five most wealthiest video game entrepreneurs are discussed as part of the video game news, along with the voting results of the British Academy of Games awards where the Destiny video game was voted as the best game of the year.  Ms. H stated  the best game of the year would change depending on the particular award shows or venues where the video games are being voted on.  An exciting http://www.allgames.com announcement was made of  a special guest to appear on the upcoming Dead Pixel Live Video Game Show -- of which all are invited.  Ms. H rounds out the Mom's Minute Video Game Show with her Happy St. Patrick's Day saying that may your pot of gold overflow with positivity, honesty, respect, victory, courage, kindness, good health and good fortune.