New Trent TravelPak+ Review

Hey there.  Not too long ago, I received an Email from our good friends at New Trent and asked if I would be interested in joining their VIP program (still in beta).  I jumped on the chance to be able to participate.  I'm a huge fan of New Trent and their products so to be able to join their VIP program and help spread the word about New Trent was an opportunity that I simply could not pass up.  As a VIP member, I received a welcome package.  The package included a New Trent T shirt and the New Trent Travelpak+ External Battery Charger.  I've spent some time with the Travelpak+ and am now ready to give you my thoughts and tell you about my experience with it.  But first, some technical details about the New Trent Travelpak+.

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!

Top Reasons Why Books Make a Great Gift

Hey there. Still looking for that last minute gift?  You can get all kind of small trinkets that will fit comfortably inside of a stocking but the problem with that is that they are small, impersonal items that your young ones will forget as soon as they receive them.  Why not put their imagination to work!  Give them a book!

"Metallman, you are a fool!  I don't want to read!  I want to play video games!"

I hear ya, friend.  But books can be just as awesome of games.  Books can be just as intense as an action packed FPS, they can be just as intriguing as a compelling RPG, and they can be just as terrifying as a survival horror game.  I, for one, love to read and I wouldn't mind receiving a good book under the christmas tree!  Still not convinced?  No problem, check out the infographic below for a few reasons why books make a great gift!

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!

Create Your Own LEGO Minifigure Postcard

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of LEGO for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey there.  Check out this awesome LEGO Minifigure Family postcard that I created at MiniFigureFamily.com.  I have been playing with LEGO blocks for as long as I can remember and I am glad to see that they have expanded to more than just blocks.  As popular as they are, I love that they are still a simple concept with limitless creative possibilities.  Even as a 30 year old, I still have fun creating using LEGO blocks.  I still find myself creating stuffs with my young son.  Before I know it, more than hour has passed and we're still having fun and building.  Creatin with LEGO blocks is just plain fun.  Even in a virtual world.  The above postcard was created in just a few minutes and I was able to get the whole family involved!  Let me tell you just how easy it is to create your own LEGO minifigure postcard.

Zact Mobile is Perfect for Introducing Smartphones to Kids #MC

Hey there.  My 14 and 12 year kids have smartphones on their holiday wish list.  Though I know that it would be practical for them to have one, I do have some reservations about mobile phone usage and risks.  What if they go over on minutes?  What if their texting get out of control?  Well, with Zact Mobile, I can get the kids smartphones and still be in control.  With Zact, I can easily set text limits, set curfews, and all at a low cost.  The average Zact mobile bill averages out to about $22.  And it doesn't hurt that Zact was recently awarded The National Parenting Center seal of approval.  Need more info?  Check out the below video!