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Cblogs of 6/13/09 + Magnalonology
CblogRecaps | 8:41 PM on 06.13.2009 21 comments



Well, no one read my last recap section, where I asked "are there any other good TV shows running besides Lost, and Chuck?" Due to a recommendation from a friend, I picked up all of Southland, and wow: is it great. I'm bummed the first season is only 7 episodes, but the word on the street is 13 more were just ordered for Season 2. I say bring it on.

In other "not-me" news, apparently instead of jostling failblogs, Hamza has commanded that we try to leave them alone as much as possible. It's going to be really hard to resist posting Ruby Rhod memes, but I think this is a great practice (at least until Hoborg starts blogging again).

Lastly, everyone should be introduced to an amazing, budding artist that's part of this community: SuitcoatAvenger. He was nice enough to draw me the stylized avatar you see at the bottom of this post.

Oh, herro. Do you rike progressive metal from Denmark?


*-Dan Gale pwns Mr. Concelmo. Sorry Chad!
*-Here's a pretty neat idea: help build an official video game canon/dictionary.


A-Will Nintendo's casual focus be their ultimate downfall next generation? Edgydude thinks so.
P-Pocketoid records tonight!
S-Boss Files #7 - Bald Bull!


Are you part of the 99.9% of the Earth's population that loved The Dark Knight?
Watch this clever parody:



S-ZServ's Mom can't stop cussing at Plants vs. Zombies.
E-Watch the urban version of American Pie: compliments of Genki-JAM!


A-garganroo shows off his made art skills, and gives us an awesome rendition of Plants vs. Zombies.
A-Behold, SIR Jim Sterling, Knight of Filth.


T-Do you remember the Pong MMO? Of course you don't!
T-Y0j1mb0 needs to have a little chat with you, regarding Prototype.
T-Luc Bernard creates his own take on Advance Wars: and it looks awesome. It's for sale on the iPhone.
T-weenus doesn't like MMOFPS games! Grr!
T-Zippyduda thinks that Killzone 2 isn't that great anymore. Do you agree?
T-Slake missed Mass Effect somehow, and is finally able to enjoy it!
R-Ryoma90 reviews Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin.
T-themaninthejacket tells us how he really feels about the Return to Monkey Island.
T-PROFOUND Trauma Team realizations from unangbangkay.


R-AngryEMOgirl likes livejournal posts: Mr Sadistic is torn.
R-There are...cheaters...for Xbox Live leaderboards? Gasp!


One hour ago, I had it all typed out: "no fail today!" Then this happened:

F-What was the point in posting this? Hoborg posts the same blog everytime, and it all boils down to some form of the comment: "the PS3 is a waste of money".
F-I sure do love the smell of first time posters and their text-linked youtube blogs with 0 commentary in the morning!

-(Magnalon)

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Victor Stillwater's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/13/2009 21:50
Victor Stillwater
Isn't the character there at the bottom from Trigun?
Chris Carter's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/13/2009 21:56
Chris Carter
@Victor
Yep, it's Legato Bluesummers: one of the coolest, and most complex villains of all time. He's very similar to The Joker.
Andrew Kauz's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/13/2009 22:04
Andrew Kauz
If progressive metal is your thing, are you familiar with Seventh Wonder?
Chris Carter's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/13/2009 22:13
Chris Carter
@Kauza
Yea! But I'm not solely into progressive metal: I'm also a big fan of traditional power metal (Malmsteen), fusion, and anything outside of death metal.

Seventh Wonder, though, is in fact, my favorite "sound". Symphony X is my personal favorite band. Since it's an under appreciated medium, I think I'll type out a list of all the metal bands I listen to, and just link to it in the next recap. There's so many good groups!
Hamza CTZ Aziz's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/13/2009 22:34
Hamza CTZ Aziz
"Hamza has commanded that we try to leave them alone as much as possible"

I've always wanted that. I was agreeing with the statement someone else said, but it's not like you all are going to get into serious trouble if you keep it up. You're making yourself look bad, sure (haha), but again, it's not against the rules.

Just use your heads.
ChronosWing's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/13/2009 22:35
ChronosWing
Thank you Magnalon for putting Hoborg's blogs where they belong, that guy doesn't need his ego inflated any more than it already is.
norm9's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/13/2009 22:58
norm9
You silly metalheads. Arch Enemy is where its at.

Also, pretty cool pic at the bottom.
Blasto's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/13/2009 23:15
Blasto
Came for the recaps, stayed for the metal :)

Mag, I got to ask, are you familiar with Wintersun? One of my faves ever. Very inspirational story behind it's conception as well, but I won't bore anyone with the deets. Just checkout the songs Starchild, Beyond the Dark Sun or Winter Madness, probably their best songs IMO. It's a little more extreme than Prog Metal (it incorporates the "Gothenburg sound" as a jumping off point, if you are familiar with that style, but more melodic), but just amazes me everytime.

Also, are you familiar with Folk Metal? I know it sounds weird but it's a really cool, unique form of metal. Ensiferum & Eluveitie are pretty good starting bands for genre virgins.

Also, Hoborg XD
garison's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/13/2009 23:24
garison
Thanks for covering the recap tonight, Magnalon :)
Chris Carter's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/13/2009 23:27
Chris Carter
@Blasto
No, I haven't checked out Wintersun, but I will right away tomorrow morning. Also, I love Folk Metal.
Blasto's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/13/2009 23:33
Blasto
@ Mag
*chest bump*
Andrew Kauz's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/14/2009 00:01
Andrew Kauz
Ha, the fact that this post has devolved into a talk about music is awesome! Especially when it's so very rare to find people that like this kind of stuff.

You guys should check out the music site that I run. It's just me, so it's small, but you might discover some new stuff!
Chris Carter's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/14/2009 00:24
Chris Carter
@Kauza
Just checked out your site. Suspyre is the shit.
Jack Maverick's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/14/2009 00:30
Jack Maverick
I was unfamiliar as to what exactly progressive metal was, so I looked it up, only to find that there were at least 20 different types of metal I never heard of. I was blown away at how there are so many, since I haven't heard a lot of metal so it mostly sounds all the same to me. You come in, and show me stuff I never heard of, now I have a new and better opinion on metal as a whole.

Mag, you are one magnificent bastard for doing such a thing. But I still love ya, bud.

And thanks for the recaps and all. Anyway, off to expand my musical tastes.
CWal37's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/14/2009 02:00
CWal37
People will never stop, it's just a sad fact.

You should watch Fringe.
Haxan's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/14/2009 03:08
Haxan
being in the 0.1% gets rather lonely.
Sven Wohl's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/14/2009 03:33
Sven Wohl
Yay, made it to the Topsauce! Thanks a lot!
Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/14/2009 04:54
Justice
Oh snap, you're a recapper now? Sweet! Magnalon you should check out 24. Seriously, Jack Bauer redefines badass.
Zippyduda's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/14/2009 12:45
Zippyduda
That video is hilarious :] Thanks for that :) Nearly topped me getting a Dreamcast :]
Arttemis's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/15/2009 10:27
Arttemis
@Magnalon - Dear lord, I can't believe you haven't heard of Wintersun! It's a single ex-member of Ensiferum talented enough to write the music, and record the multiple instruments himself, creating one of the highest rated metal albums in history. Incredible stuff.

Great recap, as always.
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