The Daily Daze

After Sonic the Hedgehog's first film became a big hit with the movie-going public, the Blue Blur returns for the inevitable sequel. Does it surpass its predecessor...or does it sink like so many sequels before? (If only Sonic could swim!)

Thanks to decktonic.com for the theme music.

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial for the Atari 2600...is it really the worst game of all time? Did it really spark the downfall of Atari? Should its creator, Howard Scott Warshaw, be blamed for almost tanking an entire industry? Here, Mr. Pacario explores these very questions, analyzing the tricky particulars--the arguments for and against--Mr. Warshaw's role in what is now deigned The Great Video Game Crash of 1983. It's a fascinating story, a potent thought experiment, and a sinking look into the human heart and mind...

Video games are often loved as much for their sweet music as their (hopefully) engaging gameplay, a truth this particular episode is anxious to illustrate! 22 amazing tunes await the avid listener in what might be the most ambitious Great Gamer's Quiz yet! In 20 seconds (more-or-less), gamers will try to identify some legendary melodies. Or...they can simply kick back and enjoy the beautiful ballet at hand. And expect a few surprises...a certain a capella star might just pop up with a couple of his own scintillating renditions!

Thanks to decktonic.com for the theme music.

And thank you, Mr. Smooth McGroove, for providing the Net with such righteous renditions of everything retro! Check him out here: https://smoothmcgroove.bandcamp.com

Once again, portable gaming systems are becoming all the rage, and the Arduboy FX might be the most unique among the current deluge of handheld entertainment. The size of a credit card--yet packing over 200 games and apps!--this little device pays tribute to Nintendo's Game Boy, yet fully embraces the can-do spirit of the modern gaming scene. So, is it worth a purchase? Mr. Pacario provides his answer in this candid review.

Limited Run Games, or LRG, became celebrated for converting rare and digital-only games into physical editions, then selling them in "limited" quantities to anxious collectors. At least, that's how it was supposed to go. But now, as LRG grows bloated on the goodwill, and cash, of a swarming fanbase, some are questioning the company's manipulative methods and marketing practices. Could this noble enterprise not be so pristine as originally believed? Mr. Pacario devotes the show to discussing just how far the company has strayed from its original ideals.