Giving Thanks for the Year that was 2014

Hey there.  Can you believe that 2014 is nearly over?  Tomorrow is New Year's Eve.  2014 will soon be a memory and new experiences will be made in 2015.  2014 has been an eventful one, both personally and professionally.  Personally, new city, new home, new environment...  Professionally, new schedule, new contacts, new opportunities.  Personal items affect business items.  Moving into a new home really set me back a bit blog wise.  I'm sure you noticed that my posts have not been as routine as they used to be.  But those months spent settling into a new home is now over and a schedule has been set in place to assure posts are done on a more consistent manner.  But I digress...  This post is about giving thanks.  Thanks to those that have made 2014 a successful one for this website.  Also, I want to give a little insight on what is to come in 2015.  So let's get right to it.

Pressured by Flump Studios - A Video Game Review

Can you handle the pressure?

Hey there.  Our friends at Flump Studios have done it again!  Wait.. what?  You don't remember Flump Studios?!  The awesome indie game developer that have provided us with Pester and Super Killer Hornet?  We even had them on our Get a Life podcast for a chat.  Now that you've jogged that memory of yours, let's get into their latest game, Pressured.  Our good friends at Flump Studios provided me with a press copy of their latest PC game and let me tell you, it's ADDICTING!

Get a Life Ep. 14 - The One with Actress Jacqui Holland

Hey there.  Are you ready for another episode of the Get a Life podcast?!  I sure hope so!  This week, Brian and I welcome actress and producer, Jacqui Holland, to our show to discuss some of her upcoming projects (Walking with the Dead), her production company (MindFuc Films), and things that make her geek out (She loves her some American Horror Story!).

Please make sure to follow Jacqui on Twitter and Facebook to read up on all of her upcoming projects!  Once the MindFuc Films website is live (after Feb. 1st), I'll link up to it so you guys can check that out as well!  Now, listen in to the Get a Life Podcast Ep. 14 - The One with Jacqui Holland!!!  Enjoy!

2014, Metallman is Ready

Ms Jacqui Holland, everybody!

Hey there.  I'm sorry I haven't posted in a few weeks.  I entered "vacation mode" and stepped away from blogging while I attempted to stop the holidays from Falcon Punching my wallet.  lol  Anyways, 2013 is now in the books and in the past.  2014 is a week old and is already looking promising.  Here's what I have in store for you guys.

First off, we brought the Get a Life Podcast back.  It was on hiatus for a bit and was on a 3 week vacation these past three week but fear not dear Metal Maniacs (Metallman fans... maybe?  lol  the fan name is still a work in progress)!  We have 2 guests lined up to join us in the coming weeks.  Australian indie developer, Witch Beam, Co-Creator Santana Mishra will join us to disuss the Xbox One Parity Clause and Witch Beams' latest game, Assault Android Cactus, being released on PC.  We also have the beautiful, talented, and self proclaimed geek, actress Jacqui Holland, lined up to have a chat about her up coming films, her production company, MindFuc Films, and just generally geeking out over horror films and pop culture!

Get a Life Ep. 13 - The One About Next Gen Consoles and The Xbox One Parity Clause

Hey there.  Are you ready for another episode of the Get a Life podcast?!  I sure hope so!  We haven't had an episode recorded since APRIL!  How crazy is that?!  Brian and I have had many projects since then and we've also experienced some technical issues.  But all that is done and done and we are BACK recording new episodes of the Get a Life Podcast!

This week, Brian and I discuss the next gen consoles and give our opinion on the Xbox One Indie Dev Parity Clause!  Brian also gives us a run down of his experience with the PS4.  Now, the Get a Life Podcast Ep 13 - The One About Next Gen Consoles and The Xbox One Parity Clause!!!  Enjoy!

Sorry I Have Been MIA

Need to post!  Gotta podcast!  Need to post!  Gotta podcast!

Hey there.  Sorry I've been MIA recently.  I've been so caught up with work and working out that I haven't been able to carve the time to write something up and I feel completely horrible for not writing.  That's a good sign, right?  lol  No worries though.  I'm back.  I'm done with being missing and I need to get back into the swing of things and decided that a quick, "what's up", post will do it.  So what's going down?  Let's find out!

Metallman's Reverie Update

Metallman here, with today's update

Hey there.  I just wanted to drop by and a leave a quick post about what's going on at Metallman's Reverie. I haven't had much time as of late since I've been working on other projects so I want to give you guys a run down as to what the game plan is.  I want to update you guys on the fundraising, the reviews, the giveaways, and the events planned.  So let's get to it.

First off, the Get a Life podcast is not dead.  lol  I've gotten some reader feedback asking when the next episode is going to air.  My Get a Life partner in crime is traveling at the moment so we decided that it we would take a few weeks off while he travels the north east part of the country.  We'll resume the podcast once he settles in and we're good to go.  I'm genuinely flattered that some of you guys are asking about it.  Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.  lol

Get a Life Ep. 12 - The One About Movies Based on Video Games

Hey there.  Are you ready for another episode of the Get a Life podcast?!  This week, Brian and I discuss video game movies!  We have yet to see that one great movie based on a video game.  We all know that the Super Mario Bros. movie is known as one of the worst video games movies ever... but when will Hollywood redeem itself and provide us witha  quality video game movie?  Brian and I give our two cents on what works in a video game movie and what doesn't!  Now, the Get a Life Podcast Ep 12 - The One About Movies Based on Video Games!!!!  Enjoy!

Get a Life Ep. 11 - The One About Go to Hell Dave

Hey there.  I know... I know... we took almost 2 weeks to record a new episode but don't worry guys, we're back!  We had a show scheduled for last week but we had some technical difficulties and we had to scratch the show that was recorded!  It sucks that we cannot use that show that we recorded but we are in the process of rescheduling with Steve Redmond at N0rty Games and having that chat about their awesome shoot em up, Chronoblast!

So on to this week's show!  Special guest, Alex Byrom, from Falchion Games, joins Brian and I this week to discuss their upcoming point and click game, Go to Hell Dave, a dark humor game that is definitely on our radar!  But enough of me babbling, check out the show!  Now, the Get a Life Podcast Ep 11 - The About Go to Hell Dave!!!!  Enjoy!

Get a Life Ep. 10 - The One About the PS4

Hey there.  I know... I know... we took almost 2 weeks to record a new episode but don't worry guys, we're back!  So, are you ready for another episode of the Get a Life Podcast?  Awesome!  In this episode we discuss Sony's announcement of the PS4 and what we know of the PS4.  I'm sure that the gaming community is well aware of the PS4 announcement that took place on Feb. 20th. 2013, but we'll give our two cents into what features are promising and which are a bit curious.  If you would like to check out some more details on the PS4 from Sony themselves, check out the PS4 webpage.

Now, the Get a Life Podcast Ep 10 (wow... 10 already?!?!) - The One About the PS4!!!!  Enjoy!

Get a Life Podcast Ep. 9 - The One with Pester and Flump Studios

Hey there.  Ready for another episode of the Get a Life Podcast?  Awesome!  What?  Too soon?  But this one has a special guest!  Our guest, Paul Marrable, one half of Flump Studios, joins Brian and I on our podcast to discuss Flump Studios latest game, Pester.  The guys at Flump Studio were awesome enough to provide us with a copy of the game, Pester, to try out.  You can read my thoughts on the game here.  Also, make sure you stop by their Facebook page to keep up to date with all things Flump Studios!

As a bonus, this podcast also has a giveaway!  Listen all the way to the end to hear the giveaway question and then enter the giveaway using the PunchTab widget below!  I also want to mention that we lost connection with Paul for roughly 10 seconds around the 9 min mark.  Small technical difficulties and a small hiccup in our show!  Sorry about that, guys!  Later!

Get a Life Podcast Ep. 8 - The One with Video Game History (February) and Console Issues

Hey there.  Ready for another episode of the Get a Life Podcast?  Awesome!  In this episode, Brian and I touch base on the history of video games for the month of February and chat about well known console issues (Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo).

We also touch base on Flump Studios, our guest for next week's show!  This up and coming indie game developer will join us on next week's show and will discuss their latest game on the Xbox Live Indie Game Marketplace, Pester.  If you are interested in knowing more on Pester, check out my thoughts on the game here and come back next week to hear the guys behind Pester chat with Brian and I.

Get a Life Podcast Ep. 7 - The One with Video Game Adventures and Gateway Video Games

Hey there.  Ready for another episode of the Get a Life Podcast?  Awesome!  In this episode, Brian and I discuss our video game adventures.  Gaming has seemingly slipped into our everyday lives and occurs even when NOT gaming.  lol  Also, we touch base on that one gateway video game that molded us into the gamers that we are today.

During our show, we posed the question, "What kind of video game adventures have you had in real life?"  Let's hear it in the comments, friends!  Also, we mentioned one of our favorite charities on our show, the Child's Play Charity, and if you are interested in donating or simply looking for more information, please make sure to check out their website at ChildsPlayCharity.org.  Over $5 million was donated to the organization in 2012 and it would be awesome if 2013 brought that and more for kids in need.

Get a Life Podcast Ep. 6 - The One with Nels Anderson and Mark of the Ninja

Hey there.  Ready for another episode of the Get a Life Podcast?  Awesome!  This episode, our guest, Nels Anderson, joins us to discuss Klei Entertainment's awesome game, Mark of the Ninja.  I love this episode, particularly because we get to see what makes Nels tick AND we get a small taste of Klei Entertainment's next project, Don't Starve.  It's definitely an episode that you do not want to miss!

Mark of the Ninja is one of the best critically acclaimed games on the Xbox Live Arcade and if you haven't had a chance to check it out's awesome and unique stealth action, you MUST check it out now.  It really has a 3D feel in a 2D world and it's one of the games that I highly recommend you go and get.  Now, here's the latest episode of the Get a Life Podcast!  Enjoy!

Get a Life Podcast Ep. 5 - The One with The Demise of THQ and The Susbstance of a Great Game

Hey there.  Ready for another episode of the Get a Life Podcast?  Awesome!  What makes a video game great?  Is it the graphics, the story, the characters?  Brian and I discuss the different aspects to what make a video game worth while.

Also, I wanted to thank Dan Teasdale once again for being our guest last week!  It was a great conversation and if you guys missed any of it, make sure to check it out here!  To other news, I'm excited to announce that Nels Anderson (Of Mark of the Ninja fame) will be on our next episode so make sure to tune in later this week when that podcast goes live!  Mark of the Ninja is on hell of a game and if you haven't had a chance to play, get to it NOW!  We'll have more on Nels and the game during next week's show!  Now, here's the latest episode of the Get a Life Podcast!  Enjoy!

Get a Life Podcast Ep. 4 - The One with the Twisted Pixel Lead Designer Dan Teasdale

Hey there.  Ready for another episode of the Get a Life Podcast?  Awesome!  This week, we welcome Dan Teasdale, the lead designer at Twisted Pixel Games!  Dan carved out some time from his busy schedule to come on our show and discuss Twisted Pixel's latest project, Lococycle.  This is definitely one show you do not want to miss!

Also, I'm excited to announce that you can now find our Get a Life Podcast on Stitcher!  You can now hear us (and favorite us) from the Stitcher Smart Radio mobile app!  You can find the button to download the app at the bottom of the home page!  Now, here's the latest episode of the Get a Life Podcast!  Enjoy!

Goodbye 2012 and Hello 2013

Hey there.  Happy New Year friends!  I took a week off from all things blogging and now I am back!  I hope you all spent some quality time with friends and family.  I hope you got everything you asked Santa for and I wish everyone had a safe New Years Eve.  For all of us that have survived the Mayan Apocalypse and have gotten through the holidays unscathed, I wish you all a healthy and prosperous 2013.

Get a Life Podcast Ep. 3 - The One About The Sandy Hook Tragedy and Video Game Violence

Hey there. Ready for another episode of Get a Life?  If you had haven't had a chance to listen to last week's episode, you definitely should! This week, we talked about the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy and video game violence.  The Get a Life podcast is a video game podcast but Brian and I felt that we had to touch on the tragic events at Sandy Hook to express our sincere condolences and our heart goes out to all of the families that were affected.  We also touch on the subject of video game violence and whether or not it may have played a role in any of the shootings of years past. Take a listen and let us know what you think.  And now...  Get a Life Ep. 3!  Listen in!

Get a Life Podcast Ep. 2 - The One about Video Game Delays and Cheating

Hey there. Ready for another episode of Get a Life? On last week's podcast, we brought up the Dragoncast on Dragonblogger and made the announcement that Edmund McMillen would be a guest on a future podcast. If you had haven't had a chance to listen to it yet, you definitely should! This week, we talked about video game delays (I'm looking at you, Bioshock Infinite!) and the integrity of gaming.  Take a listen and let us know what you think.  If you listened to last week's show, you'll know that we are having Edmund McMillen (The Binding of Isaac and Super Meat Boy fame!) and we are taking questions for Edmund McMillen via comments or Email!   If you have any questions for Edmund, please feel to let us know.  If you question is asked, we'll make sure to mention your name and state and give you credit for the question.  Lastly, if you are interested in being a guest on the Get a Life podcast, please feel free to shoot us an Email (ContactMetallman@gmail.com)!  And now...  Get a Life Ep. 2!  Listen in!

Get a Life Podcast Ep. 1 - The One about Multiplayer and Arcades

Hey there! Who's excited? I'm excited! Welcome to the first ever Get a Life Podcast here at Metallman's Reverie! Brian and I had a blast recording the show and I really hope you guys love it.  We are working on getting a logo created for the podcast and we are also working on getting some intro music created.  Once we get all that together, we'll jazz up the podcast a bit.