The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses Orchestra Concert in Austin, TX
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Posted on June 23rd, 2012 by
Remember back in January when I was bummed that I missed the Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses concert in Dallas, TX, and I wrote a blog about what kind of tunes I would have in my OWN Zelda concert? Well, thanks to the generosity of one of my good friends, he and I drove to the Zelda orchestra concert that was just in Austin, TX this weekend! Click to read more of what we heard!
Look Out, Evil Pigs! Tomba is coming to PSN on June 19!
Posted on June 15th, 2012 by
One of the best 2-D platformers on the PSOne is coming to PSN on June 19 for download on the PlayStation Store! Read on for a snippet of the official press release and video of the game. And if that doesn’t convince you, then tune in later next week for my full review!
Another 3DS StreetPass Meetup in the North Dallas/Plano, TX Area
Posted on June 13th, 2012 by
Hey 3DS fans! There is going to be another 3DS StreetPass meetup in the North Dallas/Plano, TX area! I hope to be there, and E3 has given me ALL the puzzle pieces! Anyway, if you’re interested, you can read more info about it here.
Cary’s E3 Universe: Final Act
Posted on June 10th, 2012 by
For my last article in my E3 coverage series, I wanted to conclude by talking about the companies and games I visited and played in between my main meetings. There’s still a lot to cover, so let’s get to it!
Cary’s E3 Universe: Act 3
Posted on June 9th, 2012 by
Next up on my E3 coverage, we’ll take a look at the games from companies that I set up meetings with! Nearly all of my meetings were in the South Hall, and I had forgotten that South Hall is really where most of the fun is! There’s a lot to cover, so let’s get started!
Cary’s E3 Universe: Act 2
Posted on June 8th, 2012 by
So as I promised, Act 2 of my articles will really be about E3! In this section we’ll look into detail at Nintendo’s press conference and booth. And we’ll see what the other big console makers, Sony and Microsoft, were up to as well!
Countdown to Blast Off! Destination: Cary’s E3 Universe!
Posted on May 29th, 2012 by
The big Electronic Entertainment Expo is coming up once again, and I’ll be going this year as well. I’m really excited about it. I’d like to apologize that this will probably be my last blog for at least a week and a half, as I’ll be busy getting ready to go and once I’m there I won’t be posting anything until I get back. But when I do return, I’ll try and post my E3 coverage as quick as I can. But before I get ready and head out for the show, here are my favorite memories of past E3’s I’ve been to!
Save Leo Update
Posted on May 24th, 2012 by
A dear friend of mine is doing her best to help her sister and her nephew from forced deportation to Italy. Despite the fact that experts have interviewed the boy and testified that it is likely the Italian father abused or even sexually abused the boy (the Father also has a few drug convictions), the Hague Convention states that since Lura Calder (the boy’s mother) illegally fled Italy to escape the abuse and protect the child (the Father has connections with local Parma Italian police and she had reason to believe she couldn’t expect their fair help) the United States must deport the child back to Italy to be with his Father. The boy (age 6 now) is a dual citizen of both countries and does not speak Italian. The Mother, should she accompany her child to monitor and protect him, could face trial and imprisonment for her role in fleeing the situation. As GamerDad I am normally very fair-minded, circumspect and pro-paternal rights in situations like this… but the abuse allegations and the psychiatric evaluation that lends them credibility gives me significant pause. Not to mention the Father’s criminal past and the boy’s fear of his Father. So, with heavy heart, I ask that the GamerDad: Gaming with Children community to add their support to mine and help pressure lawmakers to intervene. Go http://saveleo.org/ for more information and to sign a petition. Help Leo Calder. Thank you. UPDATE: Learn more at CNN! Erin Burnett OutFront will be featuring this story. Air times are 4, 8, and 11pm
Would MY Favorite Board Games Make Good Movies?
Posted on May 21st, 2012 by
So this past weekend I went to see the Battleship movie. Mainly out of morbid curiosity just to see how they could make a movie out of a board game! It’s a typical summer movie, meaning you have to turn off your intelligence to enjoy it. Since that’s easy for me to do, I thought it was entertaining, at least. But then I started thinking about my favorite board games, and if they would make good movies also. So basically, this is a cleverly disguised blog listing my favorite board games, really. But I’ll try to use my imagination to see if they’d be good movies, too! It might be fun, come on, give it a chance!
Help Leo Calder
Posted on May 15th, 2012 by
A dear friend of mine from High School has a problem. Her beloved nephew Leo is being forcibly returned to Italy to live with his father. Despite the fact that this man’s alleged psychological and sexual abuse, Lura Calder (the boy’s mother) has been ordered to return little Leo (age 6) to his father in early June. There is very little that can be done about this at the moment except to raise awareness and possibly gain the momentum and influence needed to delay or reverse this possibly dangerous decision. Links inside this post will give all the information and the family asks that you post about this on your Twitter, blog and Facebook accounts. An additional way you can help is to contact local and California lawmakers and voice your support for the Calder family. Here’s one example: Call Diane Feinstein’s San Francisco office and ask her to please put some pressure on to help (415) 393-0707. Thank you from The GamerDad Family. Learn more on Facebook, and LIKE or LINK the page, at https://www.facebook.com/SaveCalder
