2007 March » The Book of Revenant

Fuck, Best Buy Is On To Me!

Mar 302007

Best Buy used to carry these “Gamer’s Gift Cards” which let you give your favorite gamer a sizable sum of Best Buy spending power along with a $5 coupon off of any video game $19.99 or more.

Now, if you think for a minute, what stops you from buying a bunch of these and using them on every game you purchase? Hell, why not buy one before you buy a game you’re about to buy and then buy said game with $5 off coupons? (How many times can I say “buy” and “game” in a sentence?)

It’s what I did for months. But now, after a few separate trips to Best Buy, I haven’t seen a single gawddamned one of them.

You make me sad Best Buy. Very, very sad. But, I got Puzzle Quest, so it’s all good, as they say.

This is the end of an era.

Note: I really can’t take credit for this “trick” but damn if it wasn’t nice while it was still available.

Uranus Is Very Weird

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Mar 292007

I love Astronomy class quotes.

Despite What You May Have Been Led To Believe, You Are Not Invisible Inside Your Car

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Mar 282007

So, it has been about a week since the new Modest Mouse album hit. I’m excited, aren’t you?

It took a few spins, as most albums do, but I love it. It is not very similar to Good News For People Who Love Bad News, but then again that one wasn’t exactly similar to The Moon and Antarctica. While I’m no expert on their music, it seems the albums tend to go all in various directions, and I’m enjoying that. You may find this contrary to my opinions on game franchises like Dragon Quest, but c’est la vie.

Overall, there are little to no songs that disappoint. A fair mix of catchy tunes blend with some awesome rock-the-fuck-out songs and it leaves me quite satisfied. If you’re looking for direct sequels to any previous albums, maybe you’ll be disappointed.

Oh yeah. Bonus points for the fact that in the coming month they’re going to rock the fuck out in motherfucking Rochester of all places, and I’m hella pumped.

Holy Shitballs, Phoenix Wright is Awesome

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Mar 272007

I am only just now suffering from the effects of staying up until half past two in the ante meridian two nights past trying to prove an unfortunate girl innocent of murder. But damn all if it isn’t a thrilling experience. Lawyer games are more fun than you can imagine. And since it doesn’t really bring back memories of my one and only law class, all the better.

When I beat this in the future, I’m not sure if i could ever replay it and get as much enjoyment out of it. But shit, for twenty-five crisp dollar bills, I’m sure getting my money’s worth right now. Actually, I’m playing the sequel right now. Maybe I’ll get some joy out of a replay later once I play the original? Eh, who cares? It’s good right now.

Simply put, Phoenix Wright rocks house.

Symphony of the Damn-You-360-Controller!

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Mar 252007

To say that Symphony of the Night is my favorite game of all time is an understatement. Tell me that I can only play one game for the rest of eternity and I’d say “Okay,” and then snag my PS1 and my copy of SotN and be happy. Anyways, this past Wednesday it was released for XBLA.
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The Results…Are In…

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Mar 192007

No, not JET. The sausage.

You know your life is a tad fucked when the most exciting thing going on is breakfast sausage. That said, I just cooked it and it is sitting next to me ready to be eaten.

That’s right folks – quasi-live blueberry-sausage taste reporting. Only here.

And the first bite.

What the fuck is going on here? That’s definitely chicken sausage. Poor quality chicken sausage. There are hints of blueberry and maple syrup all throughout the sausage, but neither very strong or good.

Yeah. That was the worst sausage I have ever eaten.

Mmmm….What the Fuck?

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Mar 182007

So, I was picking up my weekly supply of bratwurst when my friend pointed out the little gem to the left. I… I don’t even know what to say to something like this other than “Yes, please!” The amount of flavors mixed into this package is way beyond deadly. I have no idea what result my bowels will feel tomorrow morning when I enjoy one or maybe even, if I’m feeling adventurous, two of these bad puppies.

To celebrate this masterpiece of sausage making, I’ll be washing it down with another celebrator of flavor mixing, Five Alive. I tried finding a picture of Five Alive online, but I can only find the jazzed up UK pictures and claims that the drink is rare in the United States. This slightly worries me. I’ve seen this beverage in Rochester many times but always in the 1950s style cardboard carton. There’s a 1996 copyright on the container, but at least the experation date is new.

For Her Clipping Pleasure

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Mar 122007

What you are looking at is the only pair of toenail clippers that WalMart had in stock.

That’s right. I checked.

I can’t even begin to understand what makes them “for her” other than the purple packaging and the bump in retail price. You just know that they charge extra for these “specialty products”. I mean, shit. It cuts my damn toenails just fucking fine and I don’t even have a vagina. I was hoping it would at the very least make my toes smell of lavender when I cut them, but nothing. Not a goddamned thing.

It is the nicest toenail clipper I’ve ever used, though.