I recently get the distinct feeling I'm not all that welcome gaming at my friend's place. Not sure what it is, but the fun is somewhat limited. I may start pulling back from chasing rewards and such, simplifying my gaming and maybe even doing something else. I'm trying to get into this community garden. I've enjoyed making my own food so much, I now want to grow my own food as well. Well, such is life, things change. We'll see what happens. For now, I'm still gaming and mostly enjoying it. Here's what my friend and I did today. 

Ok so I have an hour until Command & Conquer lets me play and I think we can get this rolling and uploaded before then, so let’s get started!

You know what I don’t get? It’s 10am local time, there is a vehicle in the driveway, you know a lot of people are still stuck in their homes, so why doesn’t USPS guy/gal/whatever just hit the doorbell, drop the package and walk away? Instead they leave it literally on the Welcome mat instead of the nice hiding place known as the post next to the door like UPS guy? These are the same people who broke my other package from Amazon and instead of owning up to it, probably tossed it and deemed it as lost. Yes, this is how I am starting my Friday.

Since today we here in Sunny Southern California is under a heat advisory (it should hit 104°) what better breakfast to have than Steak and Potato soup. Yeah that’s how we started off the day and now I am ready to try and remember what games I kinda played, and then later on in the day remember one or two that I actually enjoyed but it’s too late I already posted on here. That’s life.

Good morning Pixlpeeps! It is Friday (right?) and I am typing this up before I start my day with some leftovers for breakfast. Breakfast of Champions! I think I will continue with my rambling style from Monday to today’s Quick Hits, but I’ll keep the ramblings somewhat organized:

I set up my Xbox One again just below my Hyperkin 3. Retro first. I played some Genesis, got caught up with Xbox sales and rewards by playing NBA 2k20, and then went back into retro with a wealth of collections that are now on Xbox One. 

A look back at being on the internet for 10 years...

Good morning Pixlpeeps! It is Friday (I didn’t realize yesterday was Thursday until 5pm, nice surprise) which means a fun filled weekend is in store. Since my little town has lifted their mask wearing requirement I will still wear a mask because I don’t trust anyone in this little town. ANY.ONE. I will also still not leave the friendly confines of my neighborhood. Call me crazy but again I don’t trust ANYONE here in my little town. Anyways let’s get started!

Well hopefully I will remember to hit Live when I post this update later on today because apparently I need to remember to do this and then double check to make sure. Good morning Pixlpeeps! I am taking a little time off of sorting cards to update you good people on what has been going on game wise here in a little warm Southern California.

(Apparently I forgot to hit Live. Ooops. Have a good night!)

So before I almost forget to post something and I get caught up in other exciting things to do inside because no masks, I am here typing up my Quick Hits blog for Friday. I just paid a bill, my back is still a little sore, which makes me in a blah mood. I can’t complain because it is Friday and I might venture into the backyard this weekend. OOOOOOHHHHHH. Let’s get started before I get more snarky and start criticizing things I watch on TV.

Ok so before I tackle the final three teams in the NFL card cataloging I need to write out this blog entry or else I will be doing it at 9pm local time while watching bad wrestling (WWE). Also AEW > WWE Raw/SmackDown and it is not even close. So here I am and let’s get started before I get sidetracked and end up decided I need to find a better way to catalog my cards.

One of the benefits of working for a university is when spring break period approaches. Activity on the campus dies down so detail cleaning or special projects can be completed. The Friday of this period also is recognized as an observed holiday for staff. Since the week started, all campus buildings were put on lockdown due to safety measures regarding COVID-19 so only essential personnel are allowed. This of course includes custodians. I have vacation days but I'm bad about using them as much so to wake up on a Friday in which I don't have to go anywhere feels perfect. 

So, as Rick Dalton has his moment of crisis and doubt and overcame it, I did the same with Super Mario World, as far as the main road to Bowser's Castle was concerned. The last 2 areas leading to the castle (Chocolate Island and Valley of Bowser, if memory serves correct) were the hardest of the journey, harder than I remember. Trying to make it through Larry Koopa's castle was so maddening (Magikoopa, eat shit and die, you fucking fuck) but I eventually powered through. SMW also has one of the great end credit sequences in a video game; the music, the character roster, the long trek back through all the worlds (at least as depicted through the background).

Bonus BaD! What’s up my BaD Pixlpeeps! Final day of Feburary and it is a bonus day, how cool is that? There was no way I was going to let it slide because it doesn’t come around that often. One of my cool 29^th moments was to get a Platinum on Lego Pirates of the Caribbean. I rushed to get that and then had to save the last thing on the 29^th. Anyways happy 29^th, enjoy the bonus day…and than you all for being part off this wonderful community event. It’s a little hold over from 1Up, but I never got to take part until being part of this swanky home here at Pixlbit. Thanks Pixlpeeps!

Happy Valentine’s Day!  I’ve got some valentines for all of you!  It’s more game reviews I’ve recently written at GamerDad.com!  Please click on the links and read as many as you can, and maybe even post a ‘like’ or comment or two.  I’d really appreciate it.  Doing those things is the best valentine ever!

I've now completed every side mission in the main game of Borderlands 2 with the Mechromancer.

Well good morning Pixlpeeps! It is a breezy Friday here in what is normally sunny Southern California. I should be eating a regular breakfast but yesterday while buying some groceries I saw that the local Winco carries Tim Tam’s, and I think from a random YouTube video I saw someone mention it and how great they are. It’s there, I figure what the hell, and I bought a pack. Hey Australia, it’s not that bad. Currently I have a couple on a plate and that’s what I am chewing on while typing.

Once you don't commit to certain things for a long period of time, such as keeping lines of communication open, it can be a hard habit to break. So that explains why I haven't posted since my one BaD entry last month. I suppose I need to try blogging more often just to get back in the swing of things. 

Hello to everyone here on Pixlbit. It's been way too long since I last blogged but 2018 wasn't an easy year to keep in touch for reasons I'll soon explain. My last blog was in late March '18 and that was after I had been let go from a decent paying job and not knowing what my next step was going to be in regards to keeping my residence and not falling behind in bills.

Didn't do much today. It's was one of those days where no matter how much I could do, yet I ended up just procastinating... on Reddit no less haha. Barely even played the Witcher, or Smash.

There’s always been something special about the Super Smash Bros. series for me, even starting with the very first release. I’ve always enjoyed fighting games, but admittedly, I’m not very good at them. Smash Bros. gave me the opportunity to really compete and enjoy mastery of a fighting game for once. Being skilled in the game doesn’t come down to your ability to input complex combos, but rather your ability to read and react to your opponent. It’s a satisfying mind game that continues to draw me to the series, especially as each game becomes more grandiose, featuring bigger rosters and level selections. Ultimate, as expected, is the most impressive offering yet, boasting every character to grace the series, most of the levels, as well as a set of brand new fighters that include many of the big requests fans have had for years.

I’ve noticed that many of my most recent reviews lately at GamerDad.com have been games for little kids.  And I’m OK with that!  Kids deserve good games, too, and it’s great when companies make games just for them.  And I love reviewing them, too, for some reason.  Anyway, please click on the links and read as many as you can, and maybe even post a ‘like’ or comment or two.  I’d appreciate it.

The Missing is one of those games that forces you to immediately reflect on the entire experience once the credits roll. As the game comes to a close you’re presented with some truths that reshape your understanding of everything you’ve seen. To properly discuss The Missing, delving into the details of the ending is necessary. It reframes the entire adventure and it’s why this game is worth playing.

Back when the GameCube released, I developed a real love for rolling monkeys in balls along complex tracks while hoping to reach the finish line without falling off. Yes, Super Monkey Ball was truly something special. Later, during the Wii’s lifespan, a couple titles based around rolling marbles appeared under a new series, Kororinpa, scratching that same itch. These were incredible games that used the Wii’s motion control to great effect and since then I’ve been pining for more ball rolling goodness in whatever form I can get it. Enter Marble It Up, a spiritual successor to the Marble Blast series that had its final release on the PC and Xbox 360. While I missed these titles, if Marble It Up indicates their quality, I’m sure I’d have loved them.