Monthly Archives: November 2010

Peter Broderick, Tsukimono at Manchester Academy 3, 19/10/2010

Posted on 30/11/2010 by

Sorry for posting this so long after the event – as it is, my memories may not be so clear, so excuse the inaccuracies and forgotten moments. Anyway, after a nice pint in The Oxford and a Subway at Subway, … Continue reading →

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Great Game Covers #3 – Electroplankton on the Nintendo DS

Posted on 25/11/2010 by

It’s been a while I’ve done a Great Game Covers post. And this time it’s one of my favourites and one of the few I have out on display, not just a spine in a bookshelf. It’s Electroplankton on the … Continue reading →

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Pac-Man: Championship Edition DX – Xbox Live Arcade

Posted on 24/11/2010 by

Given how completely Pac-Man: Championship Edition updated the original Pac-Man two years ago and made it completely fresh and modern whilst still being true to the original – I was very surprised that Pac-Man: CE DX does the same to … Continue reading →

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EA Sports Active – Wii – Week 2 Impressions

Posted on 24/11/2010 by

For my impressions after the first week, click here. Last time I complained about the resistance band included in the package being weak and poor quality. And since then it had ripped in several places. I’d already ordered a replacement … Continue reading →

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Can I get any closer to the 1CC?

Posted on 17/11/2010 by

So, I’ve been playing Mushihime-sama Futari Black Label (by shmup masters Cave) on the Xbox 360 for quite a while now. Pushing for the 1CC but have never managed it. Previously I’ve only ever got a 1CC on Psyvariar 2 … Continue reading →

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EA Sports Active – Wii – Week 1 Impressions

Posted on 16/11/2010 by

I bought this a week ago because I decided I needed to do more exercise (frankly, the beer belly is growing) and upon reading reviews of the new Kinect games, kept getting this Wii game recommended. What tipped me over … Continue reading →

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Shana at the Dawn

Posted on 15/11/2010 by

Almost two months ago I woke up just before the dawn and took Shana out for a couple of pictures. I’d hope there would be a nice sunrise which would enliven her translucent red hair. Alas, it was not so.

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Black spots on leaves

Posted on 15/11/2010 by

Taken a month ago, just as it was turning Autumn. These leaves (seen along the canal) were covered in black spots. Some kind of disease?

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A Shadow

Posted on 15/11/2010 by
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Guwange – Xbox Live Arcade – First Impressions

Posted on 12/11/2010 by

After a huge string of disc only releases, Cave finally brings one of their back catalogue of shmups to the Xbox Live Arcade. Which also means worldwide region-free release, happily. Its a strange beast though. It is pretty unlike any … Continue reading →

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Space Invaders: Infinity Gene – Xbox Live Arcade – First Impressions

Posted on 03/11/2010 by

Okay, so I’ve been downloading a lot of Xbox Live shooters this evening. One reason might be so I can use more of my arcade stick without resorting to purchasing a Japanese/Asian Xbox 360. Please note that the following are … Continue reading →

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radiangames Crossfire – Xbox Live Indie Games

Posted on 02/11/2010 by

Radiangames did a clever thing adding their name to all their Xbox Live Indie Games. It makes them stand out from the crowd, its good marketing in a crowded and, most often, ignored marketplace. The naming convention reminds me of … Continue reading →

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