Travelling Nintendo : The Updated Setup

In the past I have spoken of the travelling pack, the setup for hitting the road for Nintendo buffs... usually for reasons of evacuation during disaster events. Of late I have amended my travelling pack guide and made the following changes.

- From small shoulder slung bags I changed my emphasis to large shoulder slung messenger bags. I have been plumbing the depths of a local thrift store group that worked out of my local school for inspiration, settling on a multi pouch style of messenger bag, with compartments for your handhelds and games and charging cords and a large central pouch for food and drink and incidentals for the trip.

- I started preaching the virtues of a first generation Game Boy Advance being in your set, noting the need for one device powered by easily replaced physical batteries (when plugging in to recharge is not an option). Of course you will also have to invest in a clip on light source for this resistant beast, but given the handhelds range of gaming content it's alright to make do with a weakness or two in exchange for longer more sustainable potential in the long haul.

- The philosophy of travelling with multiple handhelds. A GBA and a 3DS... possibly also an older DS Lite. Simply because charging wise the most efficient is the GBA (be it the SP with over a dozen hours of charge at full, or the original with replaceable battery charge) followed by the DS Lite, and finally the 3DS. One of the most damning things about new tech, the more advance it is the quicker it consumes energy.

- Speaking of charging I have advanced my theory on the Nintendo multitap from GameStop (allowing you to charge a GBA SP or DS, DS Lite and DSi or 3DS all at once. Not only do I think you should own this if you also have an MP3 Player and tablet you should own multiple chargers. The plug on this can adapt to recharge any device that plugs into a USB slot on a PC, so you can't have enough of these plugs for charging I assure you.

For me I am working on a travelling pack pack for study and research with a GBA GBA SP, DS Lite and 3DS. Game wise I am still working on different recommendations lists, but that is a topic for a future Travelling... stay tuned.

Summer 2013 Day 1 : Getting caught up

First thing to do once that laptop comes in and I start grinding new podcasts out is reviving 3DS Life (as 3DS Addict) and that means getting back on track. Lots has happened since my last 3DS Life episode.

- Finally the 3DS is becoming commonplace in my hometown. Nowadays I can meet 1-3 3DS owners on a daily basis without fail. Very nice.

- Though demos have been few of late I have lots to go over with you.

- Quite a few good games are on the eshop. Once I secure a steady reviewing format (New online home, budget, etc) I am definitely going to be picking up VISA Gift Cards to review... things just are not the same gaming wise since Blockbusters closed down.

- Apps have been poor, but this summer at last the 3DS version of as certain DSi app that was used in a certain Zelda anniversary competition is coming out. Pity that is the one and only app coming out to speak of.

Stay tuned for podcast updates as things resolve themselves.

Waiting to Recharge 5/12

Let's see, we have a bit to go over...

Ever take the time to buy a multitap charger for Nintendo's handhelds? I got one from Gamestop and it charges a GBA SP, DS Lite and 3DS all at once... I need to buy another one. Apparently the main plug attaches to the multitap via a USB plug, which means you can attach your handhelds to a PC to charge... or you can attach any device with a USB plug for charging, like my MP3 player, or this Kindle Fire HD. Definitely need a second one of these.

Game wise I got a mix of stuff to talk about coming up.

Game Boy (Color) - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets GBC
Game Boy Advance - Same as GBC, GBA version
DS - Dragon Quest IX Sentinels of the Starry Skies
3DS - Monster Hunter Ultimate 3 Demo

Reviews, and one demo preview, coming soon. Stay tuned.

I would worry about talking about Nintendo at E3 this year,and their conference opening press conference... except they cancelled that this year and only have stuff for investors and high class media media planned. Joy. Nothing like getting the cold shoulder from Nintendo to start the summer right. Oh well, hopefully the demos out of E3 are worth it at least.

At the end of this year's tech upgrade things went to enhance my work, and add content. So that means no love for Nintendo... for now. Once again if I am renewed for another year of work I will put an investment into the Fall... though, spoiler, it might be the the Sony PSVita. Stay tuned.

Well that's updates for the coming week. Time to get to work.

Getting back on track

Sorry for the long inactive period but working on getting back up to speed again.

Starting off I am working on getting a hold of a used laptop for grinding out podcasts. Hope to have that resolved soon.

This summer working on 3DS Addict, Pocket Gamer and Wii Life podcasting wise. It will probably be awhile before I try again to upgrade to the Wii U, but if I am renewed for another year of work that will go a way to making that happen. Stay tuned for updates.

Well, first thing first, getting back on track to posting daily here. So let's get to work.

Podcast Update December 6th

FINALLY UPDATED... and finally gearing up to get back to work!

DS Life Episode 4 and 5 is presently out, and I am almost finished with 3DS Habit Episode 1 to get it out. Now that I am doing actual audio I will be assembling 3DS Habit Episode 2 shortly (once I pick the topics and begin assembling the cast).

So slowly but surely I will be getting this back on track. Stay tuned.

Reimaging 3DS Life

Through carelessness on my part I inadvertibly ended up deleting 3DS Life in whole... well, since I have to repost it anyway I am taking the time to revamp and revitalize the series. Presently working on Episode 1, a mix of new, archive and revisited reviews and topics. The first episode should be done soon. Presently also bringing back DS Life as a mix of new and archive reviews (clearing off whatever DS reviews were on 3DS Life as I archive the old reviews in the new casts and update commentaries along with new content. DS Life Episode 4 should be out shortly. Stay tuned for updates.

Top 10 Nintendo Podcasts of August

Top 10 Nintendo podcasts of August...

10th - 3DS Life Episode 19 and 14 and DS Life Episode 3

9th - 3DS Life Episode 13

8th - 3DS Life Episode 6

7th - 3DS Life Episode 4, 10 and 15

6th - 3DS Life Episode 3, 5, 7 and 12

5th - The Game Boy Show Episode 1

4th - 3DS Life Episode 2

3rd - 3DS Life Episode Zero

2nd - 3DS Life Episode 1 and DS Life Episode 1

1st - DS Life Episode 2

Download count? Hmm... over 600 downloads. Hope to go over a thousand by the end of the year... knock on wood... but if not at least we did pretty well for the year. Stay tuned.

Podcast Update August 30th

Wii Life Episode 2 is finally out and available for download. New demo pre reviews and review of Harvest Moon Tree of Tranquility (part 1 of a 2 part Harvest Moon Wii review).

Presently planning out 3DS Life Ep 21 and Game Boy Show Ep 4. Stay tuned for updates.

3DS Life Episode 20 now available

3DS Life Episode 20 now available! Check it out!

Presently working on Wii Life Ep 2. In the meantime school is back on so I am in my Fall schedule. Working to have updates to Nintendo casts on Thursdays (3DS Life, Game Boy Show and Wii Life). Stay tuned for updates.

Podcast Update July 28th

Well I was going to release 3DS Life Ep 20 today but thanks to the unpredictable nature of family that is put off until tomorrow, knock on wood.

Next up is Wii Life Ep 2 and then 3DS Life Ep 21. In the meantime I should be reviewing New Super Mario Bros 2 3DS and Order Up!! 3DS in 3DS Life Ep 22 (Late August). Stay tuned for updates.

3DS Life Episode 20 completed

3DS Life Episode 20 is at last complete... almost.

I have to assemble the parts of the cast, convert it and finally release it... lets see if I can get it out tonight.

Working next on Wii Life Episode 2 this weekend, hope to have it done by Sunday.

Stay tuned for updates.

Podcast Update July 26th

Several updates as work is finally back on full speed ahead.

3DS Life Ep 20
Wrapping up the cast now, hope to have it out this weekend after the long delay. Starting work on Ep 21 next week.

Nintendo Hawaiiana August 2012
All done with it. Just need to put on the images and send off.

Wii Life Ep 2
Scripting is mostly done so I will beggin casting once 3DS Life Ep 20 is done. Hope to wrap it up next week for release if I cant get it done by Sunday (when I want to get Equestria This Week Ep 25 out by).

Couldnt get ahold of any summer olympics games in time for the olympics sadly. Darn. Next goal is Veteran's day and I am planning a Wii Life cast in that vein with one game already in hand.

Stay tuned for updates.

3DS Life Ep 19 now available

3DS Life Episode 19 (E3 2012 Part 1) is now available for download.

Upcoming Nintendo casts and progress
3DS Life Episode 20 - 0%
E3 2012 Part 2

Game Boy Show Mini 3 - Review
Movie themed reviews. Star Wars, Harry Potter, Aliens and Predator... oh my.

N4GR Ep 1 - Review
Golf Mario, PGA and Hawaiian

Wii Life Ep 1 - 0%
Premiere

Stay tuned for updates.

Podcast Updates June 7th

3DS Life Episode 18 now available. Already moving ahead on new casts covering E3 2012.

3DS Ep 19
E3 on 3DS including coverage of Super Mario Bros 2, Luigi's Mansion : Dark Moon, Paper Mario Star Stickers and the pre-review of LEGO Batman 2 Demo for starters.

Wii Life 2012 Ep 1
All new Wii series!

Wii U Life Ep Minus Eight
E3 trailers to get you hyped including how the Wii U Mote works with Batman Arkham City Armored Edition.

Updates coming soon

Podcast Update May 19th

Sorry for the long delay since last update.

3DS Life Episode 18 - 40%
Was in the middle of the cast when I ran out of content. Presently looking at Rayman Origins Demo for added content but still need more before I can wrap up... stay tuned.

Game Boy Show Mini 3
Reviewing Aliens vs Predator GB, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets GBC and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone GBA.

N5GR Ep 1
Still a work in progress despite being 60% completed. Progress report coming soon.

Versus Ep 2
SEGA Genesis vs Super Nintendo continues with Bram Stoker's Dracula and Jurassic Park

Working on a Nintendo Hawaiiana piece for June, should be turned in shortly (I need to take some images for it).

Stay tuned for updates.

Podcast Update April 18th

Before I continue I noticed that I still have to put in links for 3DS Life Episodes 9 to 11 so I will get to that today ASAP.

As for updates? New cast is up.

3DS Life Ep 17
Today 3DS Life is absorbing DS Life into its cast, and adding DS reviews to the cast.

Celebrating the first anniversary of 3DS Life, we talk apps (present and wanted) on the 3DS, as well as review Animal Crossing Wild World DS and Pokemon HeartGold DS (so much is happening in these new DS games I may have to post updates in 3DS Life... or spin off a cast just to cover Pokemon talk... we'll see.

Next week's casts?
Wii U Life Ep Minus Eight (April 23rd)
First Generation gaming pre-reviews

Versus! Ep 1 (April 25th)
Premiere! Introduction, and first versus (Bill Walsh's College Football) (SEGA Genesis vs Super Nintendo)

Nintendo Five Generation Retro Ep 1 (April 27th)
Review of Sam and Max Season One (Wii), and preview of Versus May Super Nintendo games

Stay tuned for updates

3DS Life and N5GR now available

New podcasts now available

3DS Life Episode 16
Reviews - Box Pusher, LEGO Star Wars III The Clone Wars, Petz Cats, Plants vs Zombies

Nintendo Five Generation Retro Episode Zero
Pre Review - Super Star Wars SNES
Reviews - Castlevania 64
Commentary - SEGA Restructuring (March 30th)

Next up is 3DS Life Episode 17 (April 5th) and Game Boy Show Mini 3 and N5GR Episode 1 (April 11th).

In other updates April 1st is tomorrow so another update to Nintendo Hawaiiana is coming over at aroundhawaii.com. Please star both if you can, thank you.

Stay tuned for updates.

Double release today

3DS Life Episode 16 and Nintendo Five Generation Retro Episode Zero coming out today. Stay tuned for updates.

As you probably heard SEGA is undergoing restructuring after recording losses, so I'll be covering the restructure starting in Nintendo Five Generation Retro and moving on through April in 3DS Life Episode 17.

Stay tuned for updates.

Podcast Updates March 23rd

Podcast updates!

3DS Life Ep 16 - 40%
Started casting the second 40%, and hope to be done this weekend barring any delays.

Nintendo Five Generation Retro (N5GR) Ep Zero - 0%
New bi monthly series covering Nintendo consoles from the NES to the Wii. Just wrapped up scripting, and beginning to cast it this weekend. Releasing March 29th.

Stay tuned for updates.

Summer Schedule 2012

The problem with summer is usually maintaining reviewing stock. The schedule for Thursdays I have planned though will hopefully cover it just fine.

3DS Life
Switched to monthly for the summer.

DS Life
Switched to a 30 minute special... or 2... during the summer.

Forest Crossing Home Companion
Maintaining its BiMonthly release schedule.

Game Boy Show
Same as DS Life, 1 or 2 specials.

Nintendo Summer Slam
Summer only series (May to August) covering the SNES, N64 and GameCube.

Wii Life
If I can get ahold of a used Wii before or by May? Bringing the series back.

Wii U Life
Monthly continuing to count down to Holiday 2012.

And that's the summer schedule, stay tuned for updates as summer draws near.