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Diablo 3 makes me hella salty!

jumblejunkie — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:05:04 +0000

Let the salt pour jumblejunkie, let it pour! Yes, I am another one of those angry Blizzard guys complaining about the new Diabio 3 game that was released on Tuesday. Now, I can’t say I was a huge Diablo guy but I did enjoy the original two games a lot. Seems like over the years, I was getting more and more hype for this game. Now its here, in my hands, and pretty much unplayable. I am salty…

Now I know that there are SEVERAL issues with this game. My issue is much different then they typical server issues and errors people are getting. Yes, I am trying to PC game on a Mac. People are going to say that that is my issue, “Don’t try to game on a Mac”. World of Warcraft runs flawlessly on my Mac with zero issues. Even Steam works amazing! Hardware is similar, it just comes down to software.

The issue I am having is that the FPS (frames per second) are god awful! Now, I know its not my computer. It meets the system requirements and Diablo 3 is not a power house for graphics. For some reason, if you have a NVIDA 9400 video card, you will be forced to play in 800×600, everything on low, hard to ready blurry text and LUCKY if you get 15 FPS. The Blizzard forums are fuming with people with the same issue. Not only my video card, but it seems like Mac users all around are effected with ungodly low FPS.

Either fix it, or tell people ahead of time that a 2-3 year old iMac isn’t gonna cut it (kinda BS). Sad thing is, people are bootcamp-ing their Macs into Windows and running the game flawlessly with the same hardware. Right now it sucks to be a Mac user. Why is the Mac so unloved for gaming?

Arcade VLOG: Popeye!

jumblejunkie — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 11:19:17 +0000

Yes, another new arcade game! I’ve been eye balling Popeye for a long time. Really good, underrated game IMO. Unfortunately, I had to sell Soul Calibur 2 to get this one. I had to fix a few things on it and cap the monitor, but now its minty!

Cheeky Mouse (1980) ARCADE REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 02:51:45 +0000

Back with another arcade review from ACAM! This time we take a look at the 1980 Universal game, Cheeky Mouse. The object of the game is to protect your precious cheese with a hammer! This game is very challenging but a ton of fun!

Arcade VLOG: New Thunder Blade upright

jumblejunkie — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:11:55 +0000

I helped an arcade buddy move a few games in his basement and I was rewarded with a free Sega classic, Thunder Blade! Thunder Blade is a helicopter game that plays like a shoot em up mixed with Space Harrier. Really fun game! This is the cabaret upright version. They also made a huge sit down version.

PAX EAST 2012 SWAG

jumblejunkie — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:56:20 +0000

I got a lot of cool swag at PAX EAST this year. Let’s check out what I got! SWAG SWAG SWAG!

Arcade VLOG: 19-in-1 Arcade PCB Overview

jumblejunkie — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:50:57 +0000

I got a smokin’ deal on one of those 19-in-1 arcade boards so here is an overview of it. It’s not perfect, but if you don’t mind a little minor annoyances, it’s not that bad.

PAX EAST 2012 RECAP

jumblejunkie — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:04:07 +0000

April 6-8, I went to PAX EAST 2012 in Boston. I played and saw a TON of things! This year I did not go crazy and film footage. I just snapped pictures with my iPhone and figured I would give my impressions on the games I played in a slideshow form.

Arcade VLOG: Centipede works 100%

jumblejunkie — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:54:17 +0000

I fixed my Centipede sound issue by swapping out the processor and the pokey chip to another Centipede board. Woohoo! I win!

Arcade VLOG: Mega Arcade Update!

jumblejunkie — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:51:59 +0000

So I have been a crazy slacker with making these arcade vlogs lately. This video i talk about a Phoenix cocktail I got and how I already sold it, Centipede is up and running with audio issues, and Space Harrier makes its way into the arcade.

Space Harrier ARCADE REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:26:45 +0000

Welcome to the Fantasy Zone! Get Ready for another exciting Arcade Review from jumblejunkie! Today we will be checking out the 1985 Sega classic, Space Harrier!

doginmylense vs. jumblejunkie in Tatsunoko vs. Capcom

jumblejunkie — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:15:38 +0000

If you are a listener of my gaming podcast, Operation Kill Screen, you probably aware of the long awaited match between doginmylense and I in Tatsunoko vs. Capcom. There was a lot of trash talk back and forth over a 6+ month period on the podcast, so finally we picked a date and time and recorded a first to 5 match.

This was originally aired on my Twitch.tv account for the OKS fans that wanted to see it “live”. Here it is now on YouTube for those who couldn’t make it.

Arcade VLOG: It’s all about spacing

jumblejunkie — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:34:29 +0000

Been a little while since my last arcade vlog. I sold Time Killers to make way for a new game I will be picking up soon. I talk about spacing of the games and getting monitor interference with the games being to close together. Finally, Donkey Kong 3 is almost complete!

Arcade VLOG: Donkey Kong 3 has been painted RED

jumblejunkie — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:43:17 +0000

So another update on my Donkey Kong 3 cab I have been working on. Since last vlog, I applied 3 coats of primer and 2 coats of Nintendo RED! I also painted the coin door and other hardware.

Tecmo Super Bowl (NES) REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:49:26 +0000

Going back to old school jumblejunkie with this one! We are going to take a look at quite possibly one of the best sports games ever, Tecmo Super Bowl on the NES. I’m not a sports guy, but this game kicks butt!

Arcade VLOG: Donkey Kong 3 Stripage

jumblejunkie — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 18:56:39 +0000

I finished my Golden Axe arcade cab (sorry for lack of updates) and dove into my next project, Donkey Kong 3. This is an overview of the “interesting” choices the Op made while doing this conversion from Popeye to Tiger Road.

jumblejunkies Arcade Tour (Dec. 2012)

jumblejunkie — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:07:20 +0000

It’s been a VERY long time since I did one of these! I meant to do one a few weeks ago, but wanted to wait until I finished working on a few games. I got a pretty solid line up now that I am very happy with. Thanks to all that put up with all my arcade videos!

My TOP 5 iOS Games

jumblejunkie — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:16:10 +0000

Who would of thought that these cheap iOS games would take off? Who would of thought that they are actually pretty good? Not me! I will admit that I am more of a “physical copy” guy when it comes to gaming, but even I admit, I shell out pliantly when it comes to digital games. Since I’ve had my iPhone, I have downloaded a ton of games. There are some great iOS games that should not be missed! Here are my top 5 that I have and play.

1.) Street Fighter IV VOLT – Now I have 2 version of SF4 on my iPhone, both are great! I actually paid 9.99 for SF4 when it came out! Volt is like the “Super” version of SF4 on iOS. The game actually looks and plays fantastic for a touch screen fighter. The touch screen joystick takes some getting use to, but its pretty good with some practice. This one cost like 5 bucks when I got it, but its so worth it. (It goes on sale all the time)

2.) Dragon’s Lair – This laser disc arcade classic on iOS for a buck, how can anyone go wrong here? Anyone that has played the arcade knows how brutal it is in difficulty. The timing is still tricky on some parts, but the flashing buttons make your life SOOOO much easier! Go save the Princess already!

3.) Mirror’s Edge – I enjoyed the 360 version of Mirror’s Edge, but not enough to get the iOS game. Boy was I wrong! This game kicks ass in every way! Its platform-y but still with all those cool Mirror’s Edge jumping from building to building like obstacles. Very unique and has responsive controls! Not to mention that it has a pretty sweet soundtrack as well.

4.) iStunt2 – I bought this randomly and was surprised how great this game is. Terrible game name, but a really sweet snowboarding game. You use the axis controls to move your guy around and use touch controls for jumping and board grabs. Pliantly of loop-de-doop rail action and avoiding huge saw blade fun here!

5.) Tiny Wings – Probably the most popular game on my list. Seems like if there is a bird in the game, its going to be popular! There isn’t much to this game, but it is so addicting! You use your chubby bird and utilize hills to pick up speed and launch your self. You keep going as far as you can before the sun goes down. Its a tricky game to explain, but trust me, its addicting!

Arcade VLOG: Golden Axe can haz monitor too!

jumblejunkie — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:40:58 +0000

I took the monitor out of my falling apart free Outrun cab and threw it in my Golden Axe cab. WA-LA!! Monitor looks mint!!! Just need to get my Golden Axe board fixed and do the cosmetics to the cab.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:50:26 +0000

Get ready for battle Dragonborn! jumblejunkie reviews the very highly anticipated Skyrim (X-Box 360)!

Happy 10th Birthday X-Box!

jumblejunkie — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:25:06 +0000

WOW! It’s crazy that the X-Box is already 10 years old! It only felt like yesterday when I walked into a game store to play the new Microsoft console with quite possibly the largest controllers ever! I was a little late on the game when the X-Box came out. I had friends that had them and raved about how amazing it was. At the time I was a massive PC gamer which blinded me from the console market for a while.

It wasn’t until X-Box had a Sega bundle that the light bulb went off in my head! When Dreamcast died, a little bit of me died inside (I’m so emo), hence why I went primarily PC gaming. But to see Sega games on another console totally sucked me in, and I am glad it did. I played hours of Jet Grind Radio Future and Sega GT. From there I was totally hooked and the X-box was my preferred console of choice at the time. And when Shuemue 2 was released on the X-box, the shit hit the fan!

I might not be the biggest Microsoft fan these days (Apple fanboy here), but I absolutely love their consoles. This was definitely a great console and I am glad it was a big enough hit to have the 360 come right after it. The X-Box is a beefy console, but it’s for sure a console you want in your collection!

jumblejunkie’s SKYRIM Impressions

jumblejunkie — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:15:30 +0000

Originally on Gotgame.com 11/10/11. This is my “spoiler free” Skyrim impressions video! This is with about 12ish hours played.

Holly Hadouken’s adventures in 3D! – And then expert mode, will I ever finish this game?

doginmylense — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:26:56 +0000

One of the games I picked up on launch of the 3DS was Steel Diver. A lot of people had some harsh words for this game but I really wanted to believe that it would be great. The concept is pretty neat. Controlling a submarine using the touch screen, hunting ships secretly in enemy waters, mapping out grids with turn based strategic battles! Then, flipping through Nintendo Power I saw the screen shots of periscope mode, they looked awesome. I imagined taping a button on the touch screen while hunting an enemy ship peering at the water surface. How cool that would be? Giant oceans with sea creatures, reefs to discover, a huge 3D environment and 360-degree gyroscope controls! I couldn’t wait to play it. I was so excited.

So, I brought it home on day one with Pilot Wings Resort. Pushing Pilot Wings aside, I looked at the box. The details of the art on the packaging impressed me. I opened the box to take a look at the instructions. Warnings blah blah blah, then Page Six “Message to new recruits” dated March 27, 2011 (release day of the 3DS). Corny I will admit, but if they went into that kind of detail on the manual I couldn’t wait to see what the game had in store.

I popped it in and turned it on. The music was fitting and the graphics were nice. I turned the 3D on full blast and the ocean looked beautiful. I then started the first mission with the first sub. The controls were a bit hard to get use to at first. The submarines were slow to respond making it more real I guess. After the first mission was completed, I was treated to 30 seconds of periscope mode. I won some decals but wasn’t really sure what they were for. I played mission two then three and four. It was all very much the same. A short 2D side-scrolling game with 30 seconds of periscope mode. I must say I was a bit disappointed. I put it away to play with some of the online software the 3DS had to offer.

The next day, I tried out Steel Commander mode. It was much better than the missions but also was short and repetitive. I put Steel Diver down again. I played it some more over the next few weeks, unlocking all the missions and then completing them all with the first sub. I continued with the second sub and then with the third. I left the last mission without completing it and shelved the game.

It sat on my game shelf for a few months until this weekend. I decided this game was not going to sit unfinished any longer. So, I pulled it out and failed several times trying to complete the last mission with the last sub. Two hours later, I finally beat it! Yay! I was so happy. Then after the credits rolled, a screen popped up and said “Expert Mode Unlocked.” What?

All seven mission were back in expert with all 3 subs available to play. All new content was added so I hopped into the first mission, and wow it was hard. I couldn’t believe I didn’t play all the way through the game earlier. There is so much more to be had. Don’t get me wrong, I like Steel Diver, I think it’s a good concept. The execution of the game, however, makes it mediocre. I am not sure I will ever finish the game on expert mode because I do find it a bit of a chore to play. Nevertheless, it’s a new idea and Nintendo took a risk. Just like I took a risk on it too.

It delivers exactly what it promises —- it makes you feel like you are controlling a submarine. The sad is the game is bare bones and doesn’t have much player value. It’s going back on my shelf for now, and maybe some day I will be in the mood to go from Submarine Captain to Expert Submarine Captain.

Arcade VLOG: I fixed my Virtua Fighter 2 arcade!

jumblejunkie — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:08:44 +0000

A few months back I picked up a Virtua Fighter 2 arcade cab off of Craigslist for pretty cheap. The guy wanted an arm and a leg for it, I shot him a low offer since I knew it had an audio issue. Cash is king! He agreed and I went to pick it up. Since then, I’ve been trying to pin point the issue. I tested the audio amp, speakers, tried powered PC speakers, and NOTHING! I am embarrassed to admit I never thought of checking the voltage. Well, guess what? That was the issue!

Space Channel 5 Part 2 (XBLA) REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:43:09 +0000

Chu, Chu, Chu! Ulala is back with the re-released HD version of Space Channel 5 Part 2 for PSN and XBLA. In this review, jumblejunkie takes a look at the XBLA version.

Dragon’s Lair (1983) ARCADE REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 19:25:33 +0000

Back with another arcade review from ACAM! This time we take a look at the arguably most popular laserdisc game ever, Dragon’s Lair! This is a game of reflexes and timing. Its like you dictate a cartoon!

Holly Hadouken’s adventures in 3D! – The toys that remember stuff..

doginmylense — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:35:37 +0000

On November 16th a new game came out, Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure. It’s made by Activision and features a new peripheral not yet seen, toys! Not just any toys though really nicely detailed action figures. The gimmick here is these figures “come to life” in the game. It’s neat because they save all treasure, moves and experience you learn while playing. I first learned about Skylanders in Nintendo Power they had an article about it in the July issue this year. The concept really had me interested I knew it would either be great or horrible. Turns out it is awesome. Now I happened to pick up the 3DS version of this game. It retails for $69.99 and comes with the game, 3 Skylanders figures to start out with and a portal. It even included batteries! It’s also out for every current generation console including PC and Mac.

The console version of the game plays similar to gauntlet. Your characters can’t jump but still move through the levels. They collect treasure and learn new moves. It also has a two player vs. mode which is a lot of fun. The 3DS version is completely different and personally I think it is the better of the two games. First difference is that it’s a full 3D platform game. It looks really good and plays really well. Now it’s not perfect. It has is flaws and in the time I have spent with it, I have found some invisible walls (something you don’t see too much of any more) and for a 3DS game it has loading times which I found to be strange and a bit annoying. Other than that, it’s great! Another quick note is that the 3DS version of the game comes with an exclusive Dark Spyro figures a nice little added incentive. The expandability of the game is a really nice feature too. New play sets with additional levels are available and ready to be added to the current game. Yes, I realize this is a cash cow for Activision, but hey they got my money and I have to say it was worth the expense. The game is fun and addictive. If you are looking for a nice 3D platformer for the 3DS here is one to keep you busy for a little while.

My MUST BUY games for the remainder of 2011

jumblejunkie — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:46:14 +0000

2011 has proven to be a mighty year for games. Games that pop into my head like Portal 2 and Marvel vs Capcom 3 have knocked my socks off! With it now being mid October, we still have a BUTT load of games to come before 2011 comes to an end! This is my list of my personal game I will be buying day 1!

1. King of Fighters XIII – Even though KOF12 was noted as failure, I still enjoyed the game. I think what hurt me the most was the ungodly broken online (that never got fixed) and the limited single player. KOF13 comes out guns blazing with tons of modes, huge roster, tweaked engine, and everything 12 should of been! Atlus has taken the torch and will be publishing it for us here in the states. Pre-order this and get a sweet 4 disc soundtrack!

2. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Oblivion was amazing, so how could I not get the sequel? This game looks freakin’ gorgeous! I have a soft spot for fantasy type games where I can build my character to my liking. I can already tell that this game will consume many, many hours of my life and disturb any other games I am playing. Random flying dragons that will own my butt? Sign me up!

3. Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 – Yeah, yeah, yeah, less than a year and we have ANOTHER MVC3 game?! I know, people get mad at Capcom for milking us but seriously, MVC3 was badass! Even though I suck at the game, I still enjoy the living crap out of it. Why wouldn’t I want more characters, tweaks, and anything else Capcom is going to throw our way? Its gonna be interesting, that’s for sure!

Honorable Mentions (AKA maybe’s) – Sonic Generations, Zelda Skyward Sword, and Battlefield 3

Arcade VLOG: MAME cab almost done!!

jumblejunkie — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 13:39:34 +0000

Exciting stuff! The Street Fighter II World Warrior MAME cab is almost done!! I got the WW kit installed thanks to YouTuber, unleadedlogic for sending it my way! Now I am waiting on my yellow t-molding and new buttons, then I can wipe my hands clean with it.

Thanks again Unleadedlogic: http://www.youtube.com/unleadedlogic

Holly Hadouken’s adventures in 3D! – Entering the new dimension…

doginmylense — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:14:58 +0000

On March 27th, 2011 one of the most exciting things happened in portable gaming.

It went 3D! At first, this sounded amazing and unbelievable, and after watching the faces of thousands of people try the 3DS I finally got to see it for myself.

I picked up my system around noon and decided to go out for lunch. Sitting and waiting at a restaurant was a bad idea. I couldn’t wait to crack it open. So I did, which led to one of the worst voiceovers in Youtube history. When I pulled the 3DS out of the box and turned it on, my first thought was ‘Wow. It’s in 3D. That’s awesome.” Then about 30 seconds later I started to see some of the problems.

Don’t get me wrong, I love this little system. It goes everywhere with me every day. If nothing else, I at least use my daily play coins and walk my Nintendog (the Nintendog will need to wait for a whole other blog post some day.)

Like half of the people who picked up a 3DS on launch day, I bought the Cosmos Black system. I will say the hardware looks sexy. It has the right feel and it sparkles. You can never go wrong with sparkles. The analogue slide pad is much better than I expected, and Nintendo made the buttons both mushy and clicky to please everyone. (I am a fan of the clicky buttons myself.) The 3D slider works great. My only complaint is that it feels like it might fall off. The dock was a nice accessory, and I love that it uses the same charger as the DSi.

I think the telescoping stylus is a nice touch, but I found the placement to be a bit off at first. That has grown on me, and I now have trouble finding the stylus on my DSi XL.

The AR Cards are also a neat idea. It wasn’t long before I was pulling dragons out of everywhere. Faceraiders was a huge surprise as well, and I think it’s a fun built-in game. The Mii picture maker makes me laugh and made my Mii look more realistic. Find Mii and Puzzle swap are also great ideas, and I play them both to this day.

The friends list is also great. It’s missing a chat feature that would make it complete, but its much improved from the old Friend Code system.

Overall, the 3DS is a good package.

What’s holding it back?

First off is the sweet spot. For the 3D to work, you have to look at the screen at just the right angle. Once you’re there it looks great, but if you look away everything blurs. The problem renders the gyroscope (or motion) controls useless with 3D games.

My second complaint is the launch lineup. It wasn’t great. Probably the wrost yet for any Nintendo system launch. I picked up Pilotwings Resort and Steel Diver, both of which I enjoyed.

The 3DS grows on me more and more each day. I am waiting for some key titles to come out and for the ambassador program to finish (I’ll leave that topic for later).

If you don’t own one and you enjoyed the DS what are you waiting for? There is at least one game out there for everyone and a slew more are coming down the pipe.

Still not convinced? What about that $100 price drop? You can’t get a better deal on new hardware. So get off you butt, go buy one and enjoy.

HANG-ON Arcade Ride On Model!

jumblejunkie — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:29:07 +0000

I am happy to share my latest arcade pick up with a ride on model HANG-ON!! This thing is a beast! Lets take a closer look, shall we?

THANK YOU SEGA! DAAAAYTOOOOONNNAAAAA!!!!

jumblejunkie — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:57:05 +0000

You know what? I gotta hand it to SEGA for continuing to put out great games on the X-Box Live Arcade and Playstation Network. Seems of lately they have been cranking out some oldies for us to enjoy again. Some with added multi-player and enhancements! Within the last few weeks we have gotten Sega Bass Fishing, Space Channel 5 Part 2, Guardian Heroes, and now in 2 weeks Daytona USA!!!! I’ve been asking for this for sooooo long, and now its a reality! Thank you Sega! Watch this announcement trailer and weep like a girl seeing The Beatles for the first time! Its beautiful!

TOP 5 NES GAMES

jumblejunkie — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:52:15 +0000

Time for another Top 5 list! I bring you my top 5 NES games!!

Death Race (1976) ARCADE REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:50:22 +0000

Back with another arcade review from ACAM! Let’s take a look at Exidy’s DEATH RACE (1976)! Death Race is an arcade game were the object is to run over as man gremlins as you can before the timer runs out! This bad boy is pretty rare and pretty fun!

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Computer Space (1971) ARCADE REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 02:49:04 +0000

When reviewing ACAM’s games, why not start with the first video arcade game ever made? Today we will be taking a look at Computer Space made in 1971!

Support ACAM: http://www.classicarcademuseum.org/

Street Fighter III: Third Strike Online Edition REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 23:47:57 +0000

I’ve been wanting Third Strike on XBLA/PSN for such a long time, and FINALLY the wait is over! This is my review of one of the greatest fighters of all time!

Operation Kill Screen #38 – Oxidize Your Face

jumblejunkie — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 23:45:45 +0000

Put your horns up posers, because this week we have YouTuber, AlphaOmegaSin in the house! This is a very metal/pokemon episode! Pokemon Cards Online, Ranting, Boxer App, SF III: Third Strike, Jungle Rot, and more on this episode.

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5,000 Subscribers! 3 years on YouTube!

jumblejunkie — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:04:39 +0000

Holy crap! 5,000 Subscribers! 3 years on YouTube! Thanks to everyone that has subscribed to me and watched my videos for the past 3 years! Very cool stuff!!

Operation Kill Screen #37 – Purple and Gray is the Standard

jumblejunkie — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:00:59 +0000

Do do do do do do, they say its your birthday! The Super Nintendo is 20 years old and the OKS crew reflects on their fond SNES memories. New Forum, Counter-Strike, Flame Red 3DS, Thrift store finds, Joysticks, and everything else on episode 37.

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Meteor by Stern Pinball Review

jumblejunkie — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:46:40 +0000

My first pinball review, I review Meteor (1979) by Stern. This is the beta video for my new series of arcade and pinball reviews I will be doing with ACAM’s machines.

Operation Kill Screem #36 – Am I a Hobo?

jumblejunkie — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:42:28 +0000

Hello, World Record Headquarters! This week we have editorial director of Twin Galaxies and writer for GamesRadar.com, Matt Bradford joining us! More 3DS drama, Hitting your head, Vita delayed, Twisted Metal, Hobos and everything else on episode 36.

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Operation Kill Screen #35 – Do The Math

jumblejunkie — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:24:11 +0000

Caution: Falling Prices! This week we talk a lot about the huge price drop of the Nintendo 3DS, just after only 6 months of it being out! EVO2K, Sims, cats throwing up, blood clots, Diablo, and everything else here on episode 35.

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F.E.A.R. 3 REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 01:20:13 +0000

Ahhhhh! I’m scared! jumblejunkie reviews the FPS horror game F.E.A.R. 3 AKA F3AR!

Operation Kill Screen #34 – It’s Canceled!

jumblejunkie — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 01:43:21 +0000

Capcom, what is your malfunction!? On this weeks episode, we are joined by the blue bomber, Robman from the HappyConsoleGamer show! We rage over the cancellation of Mega Man Legends 3, cover the news, and more!

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Earth Crisis – Neutralize the Threat ALBUM REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 01:17:25 +0000

Earth Crisis is back with their 2nd album since they reformed in 2007! This one is a dozy with that heavy muted riff style that we heard from To The Death. Nothing to ground breaking, but IMO this is their heaviest album to date!

(8/10)

Wrestle War Arcade Review

jumblejunkie — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 01:13:10 +0000

WRESTLE WAR!!!!!! Back with another awesome arcade review! Today we will take a look at Sega’s Wrestle War (1989)!

Operation Kill Screen #33 – “I’ll be in like for that sh*t!”

jumblejunkie — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:41:03 +0000

All hail the mighty Petedorr! Pete joins us in episode 33 to talk about his popular YouTube channel and podcast. Of course we cover the news and hit up the mailbag too!

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Sock Reviews: Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Genesis)

jumblejunkie — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:36:33 +0000

Mr.Sock is back with another exciting edition of Sock Reviews. In celebration of Sonic’s 20th birthday, Mr.Sock reviews a Genesis classic, Sonic the Hedgehog!

Operation Kill Screen #32 – Operation Rainfall

jumblejunkie — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:32:16 +0000

Dear Nintendo, Hook us up with these darn games already! This week we interview Marco of Operation Rainfall to explain the outcry to bring 3 great RPGs on the Nintendo Wii here in the states. Of course you can expect news, mail bag, and duck hunt dog.

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Operation Kill Screen #31 – Touch the Heine

jumblejunkie — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:30:15 +0000

Buckle your seat belt and pack some heat because theEMUreview, Jason Heine, is in the house! We talk racing games, FPS games, news and everything else on episode 31!

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Checking out Tron Pinball by Stern

jumblejunkie — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 23:02:44 +0000

I’ve been waiting for this day for a while to FINALLY play Stern’s newest pinball, Tron! I don’t know about you guys, but I have Tron fever! Amazing movies + Amazing pinball maker = Amazing game!

Operation Kill Screen #30 – Magical Chemical Cheese

jumblejunkie — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 22:59:12 +0000

Nacho Cheese is the greatest and so are our fans that came out to another LIVE edition of the OKS podcast! This episode we talk Sonic’s 20th Anniversary, latest gaming news, and take your live chat questions!

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Duke Nukem Forever Review

jumblejunkie — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 03:31:39 +0000

Hail to the King baby! Duke Nukem Forever is finally here!!! Is it good? Is it bad? Watch my review to find out!

jumblejunkie on the AllGenGamers podcast episode 47

jumblejunkie — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:06:03 +0000

Jumblejunkie makes another appearance on the AllGenGamers podcast featuring YouTubers, Petedorr, HappyConsoleGamer, Gamester81 and theEMUreview.

This is a message from Pete from the AllGenGamers site:

Things are bound to get crazy this episode as we are joined by two returning guests Tim “JumbleJunkie” and RobMan. Pete has to sit this episode out as he is on vacation in Mordor. More of an episode description coming soon, I need to listen to this myself…but first I need to destroy the One Ring, brb.

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Operation Kill Screen #29 – Balls of Steel

jumblejunkie — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:01:49 +0000

Hail to the OKS podcast baby! In episode 29, we give our reviews of Duke Nukem Forever and Zelda Ocarina of Time 3DS. News, Mailbag, Hate Mail and all that other crap too!

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WWF Wrestlefest Arcade Review

jumblejunkie — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 01:49:16 +0000

In 1991, Technos Japan brought us one of the greatest wrestle games of all time, and that was WWF Wrestlefest! This is a really fun 1-4 player wrestling game that isn’t super deep but really awesome!

Operation Kill Screen #28 – I’m A Bum Now

jumblejunkie — Sat, 18 Jun 2011 01:47:45 +0000

He’s the Retrogamer, WHAT! This week we are joined by YouTuber Retrogamer3 also known as TheWelfareGamer. We talk about the YouTube gaming community and our experiences.

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E3 2011 Impressions with Mr.Sock

jumblejunkie — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 19:17:55 +0000

Mr.Sock is back again with his 2011 E3 Impressions! Hide yo kids, hide yo wives, and hide yo husbands! Remember this is a parody and a joke. Mr.Sock is a mean sock.

Operation Kill Screen #27: Wii U, You Stink!

jumblejunkie — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 19:09:02 +0000

With the E3 press conferences over, the OKS crew runs down and gives their highly awaited impressions of them!

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Operation Kill Screen #26 – Oooh Yeah! E3 Predictions!

jumblejunkie — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 19:02:27 +0000

Oooh Yeah! The OKS crew snaps into their E3 Predictions and elbow drops everything else on this new episode!

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Donkey Kong Arcade – 311,000

jumblejunkie — Sun, 29 May 2011 10:21:16 +0000

So after filming a video for my jumblejunkie channel on YouTube, I decided to sit down with my camera and film a game of Donkey Kong for my vlog channel. Well, coincidentally it was my highest personal score to date with 311,000! So enjoy this 46 min video of me achieving my personal top score (for now!).

Double Dragon Arcade Review

jumblejunkie — Sun, 29 May 2011 09:57:15 +0000

Here is my review of Double Dragon arcade that came out in 1987 by Technos Japan and Taito.

WWF Wrestlemania Skit – RIP MACHO MAN RANDY SAVAGE

jumblejunkie — Sun, 29 May 2011 09:49:50 +0000

Back on Feburary 26, 2009, I posted a Wrestlemania for the NES review. About 6 mins in was a forgotten gem from the jumblejunkie library which was the Wrestlemania Skit where my friend and I played cheesy commentators. I also played the part as Macho Man and my YouTube friend, Fijberto, played Iron Sheik.

With the passing of Macho Man Randy Savage, I wanted to dig this up from the jumblejunkie archives and show some of my new viewers that might of not seen this 2 years ago. I know its already “on youtube” but its topical, and its one of my favorite moments from my channel even though the green screen is HORRENDOUS!!

Operation Kill Screen #25 – We Are Live, Live, Live!

jumblejunkie — Sun, 29 May 2011 09:46:02 +0000

WE ARE LIVE, So don’t F up! For episode 25 of the OKS podcast, the crew went LIVE via Justin.tv!

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Top 5 Sega Dreamcast Games

jumblejunkie — Sun, 15 May 2011 11:38:45 +0000

Long time jumblejunkie fans know of my love for SEGA and the Dreamcast, so this video was gonna come at some point! Like the title says, this is my TOP 5 SEGA DREAMCAST GAMES of all time!

Operation Kill Screen #24 – Comic Book Vortex

jumblejunkie — Sun, 15 May 2011 11:34:08 +0000

Comic Books are so addictive! Help us from the Comic Book Vortex! The OKS crew talks about Free Comic Book Day, YouTube, PSN still down and more!
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Donkey Kong Arcade Restoration

jumblejunkie — Fri, 06 May 2011 20:47:55 +0000

It took about 6 months, but I am FINALLY done my Donkey Kong arcade restoration! I took a beat down Nintendo cab and turned it into my most wanted arcade game. Even since the King of Kong, I was glued to arcades and Donkey Kong. So this is a start to finish retrospect of my restoration.

Operation Kill Screen #23 – Hats Off To Ya!

jumblejunkie — Fri, 06 May 2011 20:46:07 +0000

Finish Him! Another exciting episode of the OKS podcast where we talk about Mortal Kombat, PSN being hacked, Project Cafe and more!

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Conduit 2 (Nintendo Wii) REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:41:04 +0000

Lock and load with jumblejunkie while he reviews Conduit 2 for the Nintendo Wii!

Between the Buried and Me – The Parallax: Hypersleep Dialogues EP REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:36:30 +0000

3 tracks, clocking in 30ish mins, oh yes, new BTBAM material. This EP is the 1st part of a concept set of albums where this leads into a future full length release. This EP continues to show the stuff that makes BTBAM so badass! Nothing to out of the ordinary for them, but they continue to amaze me with amazing song writing and musicianship.

(8.5/10)

Operation Kill Screen #22 – The Weenie Wand

jumblejunkie — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:32:19 +0000

Wag your weenie wand with the OKS crew in episode 22! OKS covers Conduit 2, Portal 2, Wii 2, Arcade talk and more!

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Record Store Day 2011

jumblejunkie — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:24:20 +0000

Another year, another exciting Record Store Day! A great day to buy some limited edition vinyl and take advantage of the deals! Let’s hit the road and check out some Record Store Day!!

Atari Teenage Riot – Is This Hyperreal? ALBUM REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:12:30 +0000

I thought this day would never come where I would be reviewing a NEW Atari Teenage Riot record! I had the privilege to get an early listen of the new Atari Teenage Riot record called, Is This Hyperreal? They are back and back with that same digital hardcore intensity we all remember from the 90s. Is This Hyperreal? is a more mature, straightforward attempt compared to their earlier workings. Nic Endo is a leader when it comes to the vocals and I can’t help but praise the production. This 10 track album will sure fulfill your digital hardcore needs. Highly recommended!

(9/10)

jumblejunkie’s Arcade Collection Tour

jumblejunkie — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:54:42 +0000

Yes, another arcade video! But finally I have all my arcade cabs in one stop and actually have a decent set up for now! So this is Jumblejunkie’s arcade version 1.0 until I start finishing off the basement. Enjoy this long winded video! Arcades rule, OK?

I’M ALIVE! // TY 5000 subs (music YouTube channel)

jumblejunkie — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:52:29 +0000

I have been super busy with the gaming channel, podcast, and other stuff! I kind of fell off the wagon with the music channel the past 4 months! I am not dead, I am very much ALIVE!! Thanks for 5000+ subs! Music reviews and other music related videos to come soon!!

Operation Kill Screen #21 – Until Next Time

jumblejunkie — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:48:34 +0000

Throw the standard OKS podcast format out the window because HappyConsoleGamer is in the house! We go with the flow and talk about Dragon Quest, Tron, Double Dragon, Youtube memories and more!!

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Operation Kill Screen #20 – Do You Have a Curly Mustache?

jumblejunkie — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:45:45 +0000

OKS is over that 20 episode hurdle! A jumble mess of an episode with board games, Pokemon, 3DS, Bill & Ted, and what ever random crap that came up!

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Victini the Annoying Pokemon

jumblejunkie — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:54:52 +0000

Anyone that got Pokemon Black or White probably knows about the special mythical Pokemon you can get for a limited time named Victini. Well, he is a pain in the arse to catch!!!

Operation Kill Screen #19 – Nintendo 3DS Roundtable

jumblejunkie — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:52:30 +0000

Are your eyes bleeding? Well if they are, then you must of got a 3DS! This week we have guest host dlnkydana and stephstoodef joining us on this Nintendo 3DS roundtable episode of the OKS podcast!

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Operation Kill Screen #18 – The Kong Off

jumblejunkie — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:50:18 +0000

Who would of though Steve Wiebe, Billy Mitchell, Hank Chien, and 7 others would gather together with 10 Donkey Kong arcade cabs for The Kong Off! Nick from Arcade-Hunters.com reports to us about his live experience at The Kong Off at Richie Knucklez Arcade in New Jersey.

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Operation Kill Screen #17 – Rare & Retro

jumblejunkie — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 01:47:45 +0000

If it’s rare and retro then our special guest, Gamester81, probably has it in his game collection. We discuss collecting rare gaming consoles and we dive into all the anticipation for the Nintendo 3DS.

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Marvel vs. Capcom 3 REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 14:17:27 +0000

MAHVUL BABY! jumblejunkie reviews a very highly anticipated game here in 2011, and that is Marvel vs. Capcom 3!!

Jumblejunkie on Video Game Oustiders Podcast 243

jumblejunkie — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 14:14:08 +0000

Jumblejunkie was again a guest host on the Video Game Outsiders podcast where they rundown their experiences at PAX EAST 2011. Shamrock shakes are gross, John’s soul patch must go!!!!

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Operation Kill Screen #16 – PAX EAST 2011

jumblejunkie — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 14:09:48 +0000

Crowds, video games, and hot chicks in cos-play, all the stuff you’d expect from PAX! This week we are joined by YouTuber Splattertrigger to go over our time at PAX EAST 2011 in Boston.
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PAX EAST 2011 Feat. Petedorr, Gamester81, Splattertrigger, spida1a, and tvandlust

jumblejunkie — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:26:25 +0000

I attended this years PAX EAST to check out all the latest and greatest in gaming! We also had a little Youtube gaming community gathering there with a great turn out. It features Petedorr, Gamester81, Splattertragger, spida1a, tvandlust, and more!!

Donkey Kong Jr. Arcade Cab Resto/Project 60-in-1

jumblejunkie — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:16:10 +0000

This DK Jr cab is another project cab I’ve been working on for over a month or so. I took a gutted, beat-down Nintendo cab and made it a Donkey Kong Jr 60-in-1. I don’t have any REAL attachment to DK Jr like I do with DK and DK3, so it was the obvious choice!

Applying T-Molding to an Arcade Cab

jumblejunkie — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 02:47:44 +0000

Have an arcade cab with crappy beat up or no t-molding? Here is an easy how to with jumblejunkie!

Operation Kill Screen #15 – Pee to Save

jumblejunkie — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 02:33:18 +0000

Let’s kick ass and chew bubble gum because on Episode #15, the OKS crew runs down their individual top 10 most anticipated games for 2011!
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Arcade Buttons 101

jumblejunkie — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:40:52 +0000

Maybe you have an arcade machine and have a bum button. Maybe you know nothing about them! Well this is a video teaching you arcade buttons 101!

Operation Kill Screen #14 – Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Roundtable

jumblejunkie — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:38:08 +0000

We are gonna take you for a ride in the epic roundtable edition of the OKS podcast! We discuss Marvel vs. Capcom 3 with guest host gwcommander, Nick from Arcade-Hunters, and Yuriofwind.

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Operation Kill Screen #13 – Let’s Put Our Pants on Backwards

jumblejunkie — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 01:28:44 +0000

Episode 13 of the OKS podcast will have you JUMP, JUMP! This week we have YouTuber, thedevilburning, joining us to talk Pier Solar, the Sega CD, and all the latest gaming news!

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Operation Kill Screen podcast!

jumblejunkie — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 01:23:39 +0000

Yep, another video of me whoring out my gaming podcast, Operation Kill Screen, on YouTube. Enjoy!

Operation Kill Screen #12 – Stop Taking My Money!

jumblejunkie — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 03:35:45 +0000

The portable gaming device wars are just getting started! OKS discusses the newly announced Sony NPG portable gaming device, plus hit up all the latest gaming news.

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Ghost – Opus Eponymous ALBUM REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:13:27 +0000

(8.5/10)

Operation Kill Screen #11 – The Call Me Mr.X

jumblejunkie — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:45:47 +0000

Ooooooww Yeeeaaaah! Episode #11 of the OKS podcast has special guest ACCardShark in the house! Thrift stores, arcades, and all the latest gaming news on this fun filled episode.

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The Pinball Wizard Arcade

jumblejunkie — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 15:42:26 +0000

I checked out a new arcade that opened in Pelham, NH called The Pinball Wizard. Its an arcade that houses 70+ pins and 150+ vids. Very impressive line up for sure, a lot of classics, fighters, and pins! Here is my little tour of the place.

Operation Kill Screen #10 – Sexy, Sexy Elbows

jumblejunkie — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:12:51 +0000

Dust off your brick Gameboy and put on your bad British accent because we have YouTuber, 28steryan, in the house! On episode #10 we cover handhelds, gaming in the UK, the Nintendo 3DS, MVC3, and more poop talk.

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Operation Kill Screen #9 – Don’t Stop Believing!

jumblejunkie — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 02:49:41 +0000

Don’t stop believing Steve Perry! OKS is here with episode #9 to talk about systems that were unappreciated and of course hit up all the latest and greatest gaming news.

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Donkey Kong 3rd Elevator Stage Strategy

jumblejunkie — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:05:36 +0000

This is a video I’ve been wanting to make for a while. There are a few strat videos, but I wanted to explain it more in detail. Anyone that has played Donkey Kong arcade knows how hard this level is. Its all about lining up and timing!

Encyclopedia of Arcade Video Games

jumblejunkie — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:03:56 +0000

Time to change it up and look at a book. HEY WAKE UP!! Books are cool, especially when they are about arcades! This is The Encyclopedia or Arcade Video Games which shows arcade cabs from the 70s, 80s, and some of the 90s.

Operation Kill Screen #8: Don’t Mispronounce Pokemon

jumblejunkie — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 13:24:07 +0000

Prepare for some Christmas and New Years Aftermath! We are joined by guest host MotherWii to talk about what we got for Christmas, talk about our 2010 games of the year, and more!

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Arcade VLOG: Donkey Kong is blue! The cab is anyways….

jumblejunkie — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 12:10:08 +0000

Yes I fell off the wagon, BUT a new VLOG is here for your viewing pleasure! Yes, I went from the start to probably 65% done on my Donkey Kong cab. WHOOPS! Don’t worry I will post a retrospect video on my “jumblejunkie” channel once this baby is done!

My 2010 Game of the Year

jumblejunkie — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:21:22 +0000

ZOMG 2010 is over! NOOOOOOO! But don’t be sad, 2010 brought us a ton of great games! This is my 2010 game of the year!

My Top 5 Albums of 2010

jumblejunkie — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 20:19:21 +0000

Here is my Top 5 Albums of 2010. Metal, metal, and more metal!

Operation Kill Screen #7 – Knocking Over the Christmas Tree Over Mario 3

jumblejunkie — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:32:35 +0000

Christmas time is here, so grab some hot cocoa and gather around the fire for episode #7 of the OKS podcast! This week we have special guest dinkydana in the house! We cover past X-Mas stories, Mario All Stars Wii, Flea Market talk, and more!!

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Sock Reviews: Christmas NiGHTS (Sega Saturn)

jumblejunkie — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:17:30 +0000

In this Christmas Edition of Sock Reviews, Mr.Sock talks about a absolute Christmas classic, Christmas NiGHTS on the Sega Saturn!

jumblejunkie joins Arcade-Hunters to review X-Men Arcade (XBLA)

jumblejunkie — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:11:30 +0000

Can you believe its been 19 years since the X-Men Arcade came out? You know what sucks is that this thing never saw the light of day on any console…. until now! FINALLY we have the X-Men Arcade on XBLA and PSN! I was asked by Arcade-Hunters.com to join them in their review of this cult classic. In this review I am playing Storm!

Check out the review here!

jumblejunkie on Video Game Outsiders podcast…. AGAIN!

jumblejunkie — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 21:35:31 +0000

I was again on the ol’ mighty Video Game Outsiders podcast on episode 235! This is a very crazy episode with 5 host! Don’t mind the drunkin’ Brittish guy, he means no harm! We go over all the latest and greatest in gaming! If you guys haven’t heard these guys yet, check them out already!! They are on iTunes to boot!

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Operation Kill Screen #6 – The Real Catackalysm Girl

jumblejunkie — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 01:43:52 +0000

Featured on G4′s Attack of the Show, we have THE Catakalysm Girl, Stormylilac93 on the OKS Podcast! We pick her brain about her World of Warcraft: Cataclysm video that went viral, plus we talk about some new games shown at the VGAs.

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Enthroned – Pentagrammaton ALBUM REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 12:43:29 +0000

Pentagrammaton is Enthroned’s 10th studio record and they are back with some more face melting black metal! Still your run of the mill black metal with some added touches, but this one doesn’t disappoint.

(7/10)

RIP John Lennon & Dimebag Darrell

jumblejunkie — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 12:32:14 +0000

December 8th marks a sad day in music. We lost both John Lennon and Dimebag Darrell on this day. What are some of your favorite John Lennon and Dimebag songs/albums?

jumblejunkie on the Video Game Outsiders podcast!

jumblejunkie — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:48:55 +0000

That’s right kids, jumblejunkie was a guest host on episode 234 of the Video Game Outsiders podcast! In this episode we have a round table of the highly anticipated, World of Warcraft: Cataclysm! We also cover Tron Evolution, News, and questions from their fans. If you guys have never heard Video Game Outsiders, I highly recommending giving these guys a subscribe on iTunes. Definitely my favorite gaming podcast, and it was awesome that I was invited to be a guest host. What are you waiting for? Check out the episode at http://www.videogameoutsiders.com!

Operation Kill Screen #5 – It’s a Cataclysm!

jumblejunkie — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:32:19 +0000

Run and hide! A Cataclysm is coming! This week we are joined by Retrogamer3 to discuss WoW: Cataclysm, the PSP Phone, Tomb Raider, and more!

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Pac-Man Championship Edition DX REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 13:19:47 +0000

jumblejunkie is back with another review! Lets take a look at the newly released Pac-Man Championship Edition DX! The version we are seeingin this review is the XBLA version. Pac-Man has never looked so good! ZOMG!

Magrudergrind – Crusher EP REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 13:16:28 +0000

What do you get when you mix Magrudergrind and Scion……. CRUSHER! Yup, Scion the car company has released this EP under their Scion A/V name. So what we have here is 6 tracks, 11 mins of GRIND (plus some other stuff)!

(7/10)

Operation Kill Screen #4 – Black Friday and Splatter Poo

jumblejunkie — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 01:47:57 +0000

In episode #4 of the OKS podcast, we discuss Black Friday/Cyber Monday, plus go over this weeks news in the world of gaming!

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The Undergarden (XBLA) REVIEW now on YouTube

jumblejunkie — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:16:43 +0000

For you YouTube people, my review for the The Undergarden has spanned its 2 weeks on GotGame and now live on YouTube. Check it out if you missed it the first time around!

Cradle of Filth – Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa ALBUM REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:18:38 +0000

Can you believe that Cradle of Filth is on their 9th record? Seems like yesterday when I was jamming out to Cruelty and the Beast! Darkly, Darkly, Venus Aversa is a another Cradle concept album that turns up the blast and aggressiveness that puts them going in the right direction!

(6.5/10)

Arcade VLOG: 2 NEW Arcade Projects!

jumblejunkie — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:24:55 +0000

The VLOGs have made their return. I told you when I had a new arcade project that they would return. Well here we go with TWO NEW arcade projects, a Donkey Kong restoration and fixing up a Wrestle War conversion cab.

Operation Kill Screen #3 – Gran Turismo for Thanksgiving

jumblejunkie — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:42:06 +0000

Episode 3 of the OKS podcast brings us some new news in the world gaming. OKS covers Crazy Taxi on PSN, Kinect selling very well, PS2 still popular in Japan, Marvel vs. Capcom 3, and more!

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Threecreation interviews jumblejunkiemusic

jumblejunkie — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 03:36:07 +0000

I sat down with Threecreation on Skype where we talked music, music……..and more music!

The Undergarden (XBLA) REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:17 +0000

Gather your pollen kids, because we have some crap to bloom! Jumblejunkie takes us through a new game for the X-box Live Arcade called The Undergarden.

Jumblejunkie takes 2nd place in Donkey Kong @ VGO/NEACF Fall Tournament

jumblejunkie — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 10:54:18 +0000

This was my first tournament I have attended since I have been in the arcade/arcade collecting scene. It was more of a tournament of friends and collectors, but some of the pros came out and joined in which was really cool. Even dudes from “The King of Kong” movie were there as well which made my fanboy status go through the roof! We played games like Time Pilot, Galaxian, Track & Field, Turbo, Bagman, Paragon pinball and Donkey Kong. I was the second to go on Donkey Kong and put up a score of 162,500 which landed me 2nd place. I held the lead until the very last guy to go who is a veteran in the arcade scene. Very close scores in the top 3! Overall it was a great time and John over at the Video Game Outsiders podcast deserves a big pat on the back for organizing this and putting together a fun tournament.

Operation Kill Screen #2 – I Held a Red Wii!

jumblejunkie — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:24:46 +0000

In episode #2 of the OKS podcast, we are joined by fellow YouTuber, Doginmylense to help us go over the SOCAL Regionals and Nintendo’s 25th Anniversary. We also preview some new stuff like the Microsoft Kinect and Call of Duty: Black Ops.

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Kill The Client – Set For Extinction ALBUM REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 02:08:22 +0000

Kill The Client is grinding away on their 3rd release, Set For Extinction. This record is a harsh grind in the vain of old Brutal Truth and Napalm Death. 19 tracks of blazing grindcore coming at ya!

(7.5/10)

Kylesa – Spiral Shadow ALBUM REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 01:15:00 +0000

Kylesa is back with their 5th studio album, Spiral Shadow. In this record, Kylesa expands their sound adding more psychedelic and progressive elements. They still have the crushing sludge but now with some added flavor!

(8.5/10)

Operation Kill Screen #1 – Help! Fallout New Vegas Addiction!

jumblejunkie — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 23:25:33 +0000

The long awaited episode 1 from the Operation Kill Screen podcast is here! We cover the important stuff like, Fallout New Vegas, Sonic 4 Episode 1, Gran Turismo 5, and more!

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Sock Reviews: Angry Birds Halloween (iPhone)

jumblejunkie — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 11:23:33 +0000

Get ready for a spooky Halloween edition of Sock Reviews with Mr.Sock! Slinging birds, squashing pigs, smashing pumpkins, all the stuff you will do on Angry Birds Halloween for the iPhone!

Halloween! Spooky Music! Zombies!?

jumblejunkie — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:04:47 +0000

Trick or treat! We have a spooky Halloween edition of Music Community Question! What music gets you in the Halloween mood? What music makes you scared!? Post your comments!

Dimmu Borgir – Abrahadabra ALBUM REVIEW

jumblejunkie — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:15:34 +0000

Dimmu Borgir is back with their 9th studio album titled, Abrahadabra. With the absence of ICS Vortex and the direction of going very orchestrated, how is the new Dimmu Borgir record? Watch the review!

(6.5/10)

Checking out the SF4 Tournament Edition Fight Stick

jumblejunkie — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:27:47 +0000

Let’s take a look at another fight stick. This time this is mecca of fight sticks, the SF4 Tournament Edition Fight Stick.

Operation Kill Screen is FINALLY on iTunes

jumblejunkie — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 01:08:29 +0000

I am a very impatient person, I will admit this! Finally iTunes has Operation Kill Screen listed and search-able! So what the hell are you waiting for? Subscribe to the newest, coolest, sexiest (because of Yuriofwind’s hair) gaming podcast in the land so you don’t miss a single minuet of ramblings and penis jokes!

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Mr.Sock Show: 3DS-ZILLA!

jumblejunkie — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:29:01 +0000

In episode 2 of the Mr.Sock Show, Mr.Sock covers the latest headlines like, the Panasonic Jungle, Nintendo 3DS gets a date and price in Japan, and World of Warcraft: Cataclysm’s release date. Also newly released games, Halo Reach, NBA Jam, and Sonic 4 are shown.

Music Community Question: Favorite Sample in a Song?

jumblejunkie — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:40:36 +0000

Tons of bands these days use samples from movies, TV, news, ect, to add into their songs. Samples sometimes add a lot to the song and give it more character. What is your favorite sample in a song?

Operation Kill Screen Podcast

jumblejunkie — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 02:40:04 +0000

You guys might remember my gaming podcast last year called Jumble Junkies. Well unfortunately after the website that was hosting it went down, Jumble Junkies went down as well! Now here we are a year later and I am back with a brand new gaming podcast called Operation Kill Screen! I have 2 brand new host to join me as well! If you guys like my humor and gaming, well then……CHECK THIS OUT ALREADY!!

Jumblejunkie.com gets a face lift!

jumblejunkie — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:24:16 +0000

Its about time jumblejunkie.com gets a face lift! The old WordPress layout has seen its better days! Next week or so I will be getting everything back to normal!

Soul Calibur 2

jumblejunkie — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 11:16:40 +0000

Soul Calibur 2
Manufacture: Namco
Year: 2002

How I got this game: Good ol’ Craigslist

Why I got it: Soul Calibur 2 was actually my first arcade machine I bought back in early 2009. This was also my most expensive game I’ve ever bought. They always say your first arcade game is your most expensive! I was toying with the idea of getting an arcade game for a long time before I finally convinced my parents (I lived at home at the time) to let me get one and keep it in the garage. Soul Calibur 2 is hands down my favorite Soul Calibur game. This was my gateway into the arcade addiction!

WHY I SOLD IT: Trust me, it was not easy letting this cab go. Being my first game, it had a lot of sentimental value to me. I still love the game (I actually kept the PCB and sold the cab)! When it came down to it, this game was a conversion from a Mortal Kombat 2. I am not the biggest fan of the Midway cabinets. Eventually I’d like to get a nice dedicated Namco cab to house the Soul Calibur 2 PCB along with some Tekken classics.

Phoenix (cocktail)

jumblejunkie — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:49:14 +0000

Phoenix (cocktail)
Manufacture: Centuri
Year: 1980

How I got this game: This was another warehouse raid (sorta) game. An arcade friend of mine made a contact with an old operator that was looking to get rid of all his games. Part of the deal was that ALL GAMES MUST GO! Everyone picked what they wanted from a list and made offers on machines. There were a ton that interested me, just space was an issue with me. I’ve always toyed with the idea of a cocktail cab. I went blind on this one with out really seeing it and knowing if it worked really.

Why I got it: Phoenix is one of my favorite shooter arcade games. Its looked over alot, but I think its one of the best and most challenging. I played it a lot on my 60-in-1 and have toyed with getting a dedicated Phoenix cab.

WHY I SOLD IT: I had this game for literately a week! Ultimately, the game wasn’t going to fit where I wanted it to and the game was a little rough. I could horde it, but I sold it for what I payed for it. Someone else will appreciate it more than me where it probably would sit outside of the arcade and not get played very much.

Thunder Blade

jumblejunkie — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:46:22 +0000

Thunder Blade
Manufacture: SEGA
Year: 1987

How I got this game: Kind of a funny story how this game came into my arcade. I went to a warehouse raid about a year ago when I was picking up my Kung Fu Master, and this was also one of the games there. An arcade friend of mine ended up getting this game. I originally passed on it because I didn’t have a picture of it and didn’t want to risk it in case it was the full size sit down model (no room!). Fast forward a year later, I messaged my arcade friend to see if he still had the game. It was sitting in his garage doing nothing, so he offered to give it to me for free if I helped him move 4 of his games in his basement. While moving the first game (which was Xevious), his hand slipped and I went for a ride down a flight of stairs with the cab. Luckily I was alright and I was able to bring Thunder Blade home in one piece!

Why I got it: I am obviously a huge Sega fan. I love Thunder Blade on the Sega Master System and Super Thunder Blade on the Genesis. I think Thunder Blade is a really underrated game. Also I love the small Sega arcade cabarets, they are pretty hard to find.