This episode I go over my 2012 Golden Cock video game, movie, tv and anime awards.  I review my pick for the best anime of 2012, Space Brothers (currently streaming on Crunchyroll), and go over my New Years resolutions in a timely and relevant fashion.

Videos of interest

Space Brothers

And for good measure, one of my favorite closing songs from Space Brothers

Chris Hatfield and the Barenaked Ladies: "ISS (Is Somebody Singing)"

Drunk Tali



Oh Javik, you're incorrigible.


Blasto 6

Musical Accompaniment

The song played was "We'll Meet Again" by Vera Lynn.  It's in the public domain and can be found at Archive.org

Promotional consideration

If you want a list of great podcasts to listen to, just go to http://upapaddle.com and look at the links on the right hand column of the site.

Also, check out the band my little brother is in at http://scottbensonband.com.  It's like Evanescence without all those pesky words.  Here's one of their songs:

Contact Info

You can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com, and follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/upapaddle.

Thanks for listening!

This episode I talk about iPads, wannabe iPads posing as controllers, Mr. Feeny, the end of the world and other stuff.

News

Apple released stuff.

Nintendo released stuff too.  And then we ruined it.

George Lucas released Star Wars into Disney's custody.

Nicholas Cage gets "Left Behind".  As I mentioned in this episode, the following clip should be released as "Left Behind".

CONTROVERSY with a capital DORITOS.  Here's the edited Eurogamer article and here's the director's cut.

What I've been playing

Resident Evil 4 HD

Halo 4

Borderlands 2

Unfinished Swan


Papo & Yo


Promotional consideration

Anime Pacific: Boy, I wish they'd take a break from all of their Bible study and release another episode.  Also, family may be keeping them preoccupied.  It's probably mostly the first thing though. 

Musical Accompaniment

Can't Buy Me Love by the Midtown Men. 

Contact Info

Email: upapaddle@gmail.com
Twitter: @upapaddle

Thanks for listening!

In this episode I rant about the Mass Effect 3 Endings and associated iPhone apps.  I also review the ending DLC for Enslaved: Odyssey to the West and Prince of Persia 2008

News

Battle.net hacked. And slashed.

The London 2012 Olympics are over.  As are all the wanton acts of carnal lust going on in the Olympic Village.  I really need to start training for 2016.  I will be the Dressage Champ, as soon as I can acquire a horse.

Silent Hill HD Collection for Xbox not getting patched.  Konami lost the code for it.  Psst!  It's up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A.  

Street Fighter x Tekken Character Pack released.  I can't wait to play as Blanka finally ... so I won't.  If you need me, I'll be playing Super Street Fighter. 

Reviews

Mass Effect 3: Infiltrator (14:00 - 20:24)

This section does include a brief overview of the Mass Effect series.  If you absolutely don't want to be spoiled, don't listen to this segment.

Mass Effect 3: Datapad (20:25 - 25:06)

In this in depth review I ... now buffering ... and the horse he rode in on.  

Prince of Persia: Epilogue (25:07 - 30:47).

Prince of Persia?  More like Prince of Cel-Persia, amirite?

Enslaved: Odyssey to the West: Pigsy's Perfect 10 (30:48 - 35.17).   



I give it a Perfect 7 out of 10.

Mass Effect 3 Endings (35:18 - 49:20). 

Spoilers Ahoy! Partly for ME3 but mostly for The Sixth Sense. Bruce Willis was a Ghostbuster all along...  That would actually have made that movie much better. 

After hearing me whine about the Mass Effect endings you might be wondering why you should still play the game.  Here is the reason: The best easter egg ever!



Contact Info
You can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com and follow me on twitter at http://twitter.com/upapaddle

Promotional consideration given to:
Fightbait podcasts
Atomic Trivia War 9000

Musical Accompaniment:
"End of the World" by Great Big Sea

Thanks for listening!

This episode I go over E3 in a timely and relevant fashion.  Here are some timely and relevant videos:

Games I'm looking forward to:

Papo & Yo

Unfinished Swan



Watch Dogs



The Last of Us

Ni no Kuni



Here's a game I'm not looking forward to:
Tomb Raider



Here is the article with the quote I talked about in this episode.  And here is another article that you should definitely read about this game: "On Tomb Raider and Torture".

And for something a little more cheery, here's the Video Game Choir with "Escape from the City"

Promotional Consideration

ThereBeGeeks.com. Here's a link to their show in itunes so that you can rate and review their show (positively).

I'll just put this link to the Up a Paddle podcast right here. Do with it what you will.

Musical Accompaniment

Ultimate Epic Video Game Medley 3rd Strike: Revenge of the Return of the Rise of the Remake of the New Challengers by Insane Ian

Contact Info

Email: upapaddle@gmail.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/upapaddle

Thanks for listening!

Comments

This episode I catch up on the geek news from the past two months and I also review the movie no one was demanding a review for, The Smurfs: In 3D.  It's more of an overview, really. 

News
Steve Jobs and Dennis Ritchie RIP

Nintendo 3DS right thumbstick attachment announced.  Also announced, a game that will use said thumbstick.  The game is scheduled to come out in 2017. 

Back to the Future, Part II: The Shoes sold on eBay for charity (Parkinson's research).  They're all sold out, so if you want some, you'll need a Delorean, which you could then trade for the shoes.  Also, apparently the shoes only have a battery live of 4 hours, and not 6 as reported by me.  To distract you from my mistake, enjoy this commercial:



Arrested Development movie no longer in arrested development.

Simpsons voice cast almost make one of my dreams come true.

Funimation and NicoNico.com to form Voltron, I mean Funico. 

Shonen Jump Alpha re-invents the way you read manga.  With your eyes.

Speaking of eyes, this next picture is for the Smurfettes out there.  Please enjoy this picture of me "cosplaying" as the smurf from the 1982 classic Colecovision game, "Smurfs: Rescue In Gargamel's Castle" (picket fence not shown). 



Review
Smurfs: The Movie

I'm not going to link to the trailer, because if you've listened to my latest episode, you've already been through enough.  Instead, enjoy this much less traumatic video with our little blue buddies, the Smurfs:



Contact Information
If you are so inclined, you can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com, follow me at http://twitter.com/upapaddle or go to plus.google.com and add upapaddle to one of your circles.  No rhombuses, though.  I draw the line at rhombuses.

Promotional Consideration
The promo played was for Eeepers Choice podcast.  Eeeper has been prolific with episode releases lately.  Well, compared to some people, me.  He's even promised a new episode of the I Heart Sign the 80s podcast.  I'm looking forward to that, since I'm from the 80s.  I hope it's about the Smurfs. 

Musical Accompaniment
The song played was Gargamel by Swing Ding Amigos

Thanks for listening!

This episode I talk about E3, Marvel vs Capcom 3, the Nintendo 3DS and other things that come in threes.  I also regale you with tales of my Florida vacation and talk about the Florida Anime Experience. 

News
3DS Price slashed by $80.  Now you'll be able to afford all those 3DS games that don't exist and have probably been cancelled.  Like Megaman Legends 3.  I am looking so foward to not being able to buy that one ever.

Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 announced.   You should probably hold out for Ulitmate Marvel vs Capcom 3 Arcade Edition Turbo Hyper Fighting + Jazz Hands edition.  I still haven't forgiven Marvel for Spider-man 3.  Putting Nightcrawler into the game would help to put them back in my good books. 

Review
Ok, I didn't actually review anything this time.  I did talk about my Orlando vacation, and memorable rides from Disney World, Sea World, and Universal Studios.  Pretty much everything I missed out on the last time I went (Episode 38 - Don't listen to it).  I also talk about going to the Florida Anime Experience, a con that made its debut this year.

Here's the clip from the Disneyland 35th Anniversary Special that warped my fragile sensibilities when I was but a lad:

Promotional Consideration Given To:
The Starlight Megaphones Ahoy Podcast: This is the new home of Jake the Root Beer King, where he talks about everything but RPGs.  Be forewarned.  If you listen to this podcast for an extended period of time, you will become a writer for Lusipurr.com.

The Anime Pacific Experience: This is still the home of Dane and Alex, I think.  But they haven't updated their site in over a month.  What kind of a jerk does that?

Musical Accompaniment:
Blisters by Creature Republic

Contact Info
Email: upapaddle@gmail.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/upapaddle
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If you like what you heard, or detested it with hate of a thousand suns (suns are bitter, bitter stars), leave me a review on iTunes.  I'll return the favor, as only podcasters listen to other podcasters. 

Thanks for listening!

This episode I talk about various bits of old news (so exciting) and review (kind of) the Secret of Kells. 

News

Japan Earthquake - Donations are still being accepted by Red Cross

Osamu Dezaki has passed away.  RIP. 

Apple iPad 2 released - but it still doesn't taste like apples.

Duke Nukem Forever delayed, again - Game devs apparently still chewing their last pieces of gum.  

Nintendo 3DS released - The third dimension is boring.  Now when the Nintendo 5DS is released, then we'll be playing with power. 

Sony hacked - Again and again.

Futurama renewed for two more seasons.  So was Venture Bros

Sgt Frog Season 3 licensed.  So was Revolutionary Girl Utena

Odd video

The cat with hands.  It's disturbing, to say the least.

Review

The Secret of Kells

I'd tell you what the secret is, but then it wouldn't be a secret.  Ok, I'll tell you.  Hearts, Stars, and Horseshoes, Clovers, and Blue Moons, Pots of Gold, and Rainbows, and me Red Balloons!

Contact Information

Email: upapaddle@gmail.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/upapaddle

Promotional Consideration

Eeeper's Choice -  I know Eeeper and Oni are taking a podsabattical right now, but for some reason I felt compelled to play their promo. 

Lather's Blather - Lather has a new site for his blather.  Check him out at http://lathersblather.com.  Also, check out HRH the Root Beer King at http://lusipurr.com

Musical Accompaniment

Ordinary Day by Great Big Sea.  I suppose it would have been more appropriate to play "End of the World as We Know It" given that the Rapture happpened today, but ah well.

Thanks for listening!

This week I talk about Duke Nukem Forever delays, 3DS woes, daylight savings times and some more stuff.  I also review two children's shows from Japan.  Tune in to find out which ones. 

News
All of the stories were taken from here: CNN.com.  Do some searching and I'm sure you'll find them all.

Go here for all your undergarment needs.

Reviews
(Parental Supervision is advised - NSFW)
Show #1

D-City Rock

Show #2

Opening Theme (Connect by ClariS)

The same song with a penguin

Contact Info
You can email me at http://upapaddle.com or follow my monthly tweets at http://twitter.com/upapaddle

Promotional Consideration given to:
The RPG Lamer podcast
Anime Pacific

Musical Accompaniment
The song played was "Teddy Bear's Picnic" as sung by Beth Burrows. 

Thanks for listening!

It's the penultimate annual new years episode. Thanks a lot, Mayans.  Anyhoo, I go over my prediction for 2010, make new predictions for 2011, tell you what to look forward to this year, and give out meaningless awards to things I like.  I also provide mini-reviews for Uncharted 2 and No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle. 

Yes, this episode is more than a little self indulgent.  I apologize for that. 

News

Nintendo 3DS Priced, Dated.  It will also come in a 4D variant.  The 4th dimension is fun. You should visit sometime. 

Sony NGP announced, not priced, dated.  It's like the PSP, but more sensitive, for the hardcore gamer with a heart of gold.  Which they can use to buy one.

Final Fantasy XIII-2 coming next winter.  Do you l'Cie what I see?  That joke would have worked better if I said, Final Fantasy XIII-2 is coming next Christmas, but instead, I elected for factualness instead of humorousness.  As usual.

Canadian Penny may be phased out.  Canadian Inspector Gadget safe for the time being.  Also, when you outlaw pennies only outlaws will have pennies.  Pennies don't kill people, guns kill people.  Also, pennies dropped from the Empire State Building kill people.

Fractale simulcast stopped until Funimation eliminates all illegal file sharing. A truly sisyphean task if there ever was one.  Oh, waiit, mission accomplished.  Streaming is back.

Sega Urinal Games in Japan  - I'm hoping it has Pac-Man Championship Edition DX leaderboards.  That way, if you bump someone's high score, you p*** them off in more way than one.  That was terrible.

Please put on your 3-D glasses now.

Please take off your 3D glasses now.  Please open your air-sickness bag now ...

Although I now have the technology (and the power), I still have no idea on how to use it.  But I'll learn.  Or get bored and watch funny videos on the web. One of the two.

Speaking of which, check out the below video that features my brother, aka The Guy that Does the Bwups at the start of every episode of UAP:

How To Make Choices

Reviews
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

I'm starting to become concerned about the threat that archaelogists pose to our safety.  Perhaps if they put down their guns and picked up shovels ...  Nah, whips and fedoras for everyone. 

No More Heroes: Desperate Struggle

Warning: The preceding trailer contained violoence, adult situations and humor that some may find offensive.  Viewer discretion is advised.   

Contact Information
You can email me at upapaddle@gmail.com or follow me on twitter at twitter.com/upapaddle

Promotional Consideration given to:
Eeeper's Choice - http://eeeperschoice.com - Eeeper and Oni are now officially part of the A3K network.  Congrats! In order to compete, I'm starting my own UAP Network, with blackjack and hookers and Futurama quotes. 
 
Animentors - http://themented.com - Kirran and Drew are back and they've once again updated the good old The me 'n Ted show. Check it out. 

Musical Accompaniment
The song played was Auld Lang Syne by Rockasaurus Rex

Thanks for listening!

In this non-holiday related episode I talk about hand socks, Capcom holding consumers by the smurfberries, hunted cities and I review Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands for the PS3.

News
Smurf's Village highest grossing game on iTunes.  That is, until Smurfs: Rescue In Gargamel's Castle 2: Jump Harder comes out. 

Live action Bartender.  Didn't they already kinda make this show and call it Cheers? Nope.  Ok then.

Live Action City Hunter getting wild and tough, but will it have chance and luck? 

Pluto movie in the works.  I'm still holding out for a Horace Horsecollar movie.  I'm guessing I'll be holding it for quite some time.

Videos you should watch
Street Fighter High - The original short


Street Fighter High School Musical - Part 1


Street Fighter High School Musical - Part 2


They need to make a web series centered around Dan.  This is non negotiable.

Review
Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands


The sands may be forgettable, but the prince ... is kinda forgettable too.  But you won't forget the classic POP: Sands of Time gameplay, which this game has in spades. 

Contact Info
You can also email me at upapaddle@gmail.com and follow me on Twitter at twitter.com/upapaddle

Promotional Consideration Given To:
RPG Lamer - Speaking of Game of the Year awards, I'm still waiting on a Final Fantasy XIII review from Jake on his podcast.  I'm assuming that it left him speechless and in awe of how amazing it is (that's why he hasn't had a new episode lately).  RPG of the Decade!

Anime Pacific - The foremost authority on cephalopod erotica*. If you're a sucker for arm suckers, like to cuddle with cuttle-fish, or moll-lust for mollusks, check them out!

Seriously though, congrats go to Alex on the birth of his daughter.     

*cephalopod erotica stolen from a tweet by Jake. 

Musical Accompaniment
The song played was Born in the Desert by Looker

Thanks for listening and happy holidays!