New Dinner Time Podcast

New Dinner Time recorder yesterday. I'm having problems with iTunes so we should have it up there soon.

025 - Pre Pre-E3 Dinner [download]

Thanks,

David

PS - Thanks Aznsensation for the new Intro Music.

Adventures in PR

So I've spent the majority of the last few days making phone calls and emails to companies that will be at E3 this year. I'd have to say that is has been an extremely interesting and learning process. 

First off, it's hard not to get discouraged. Being passed off to other PR people. Leaving tons of messages and not getting a return. Talking to very unhelpful Receptionists. It's all part of the gig. As much as I've hated it, theses are the hoops you have to jump through. It's like showing how much you'll go through to get what you want.

On that thought, it hasn't been completely empty. We have gotten a few appointments with some bigger companies. I'm waiting to hear back from a few others. I do get this little fish in the big ocean with all the other huge fish feeling. I mean there are companies out there that hire another company to pick up the phone and filter through all those calls. I had to call a PR company for them to get me in contact with the original company just to tell me no. It's a really funny situation. I know it's completely necessary, but from the outside looking in, its absurd.

On a high note, the woman I talked to from Square-Enix, Emi, totally cute. There was something about her voice when she was giving me the E3 run around, there was something special there. It's like she was doing it just for me. Some may be saying, "You only talked to her on the phone, how do you know?"

A.) Well, I heard her speaking Japanese to some people in the background while looking up information for me. She has the voice of an Angel.

B.) It's SQUARE FUCKING ENIX. Everything they do is gorgeous. I can only imagine how their staff is. Freaking soft featured afeminite looking guys. Cute pale skinned women. 

I'm going to call again just so I can be denied again. For E3, not by her.

I guess that's it for all my stories today. I needed to let off a little frustration.  So thanks for listening.

Back to work,

David

Art Style PiCTOBiTS - The new DSiware game.

Brad

Kinda Expensive...Should I?

Accessories. They're all pieces of shit. The cost versus the mark up is something you'd never believe if you saw them. Add on sales is where a lot of these corporations make money and why they push people so hard to offer these things. 

I've always been wary of what to buy and making sure I do some research before purchasing somewhat unnecessary items. 

The above is what I am debating on right now. My Wii remotes have been looking somewhat drab and plain since I've gotten them. Those skins might just be exactly what I need to spruce things up a bit.

Can anyone vouch for these?

David

MadBrad (Part 2) - Time to explain yourselves.

So remember when I wrote that angry blog post about poor MadWorld sales? No? How about now?

Well, I followed that up with a poll because I was curious about whom, out of our own community, actually bought the game. I was concerned about are the "hardcore" Wii owners and why they were not buying the game.

Here are the results:

Did you buy MadWorld?

78 (8%) - Yes.

367 (37%) - No, and I have a Wii.

530 (54%) - No, I don't have a Wii.


The results surprised me to say the least. Only about 20% of the Wii owners who voted bought the game. Was I wrong to assume that we (our community) are the "hardcore"? I would have expected that number to be at least 50%. Do the Wii owners care to explain why they passed on the game? I'm more curious than anything. The game did get good reviews after all. We talked about it plenty and even played it on the feed the week it came out -- you guys were exposed to the game.


Next question: Why is it a bad idea to take a decent racing franchise and merge the vehicles with Walmart toy isle rejects?

April sales for ExciteBots: 13,000 (I didn't miss a zero).


Brad

This is Why I Love Japan...

Did I ever tell you, I love Japan. This is exactly why...

Have a wonderful day,
David

It's the music that gets me.

If this game were to come out in 2009 (it wont), it would easily be my number 1 most anticipated game of the year. I LOVED the first game. Sure it had its flaws, most notably technical, but there is something to be said about the world Bioware has created.

Maybe it's the recent sci-fi high I've been on? Either way...

I'm ready to go back.


Brad

Blizzard, Very Cold?

While going over the exhibitor list for E3 this year, I noticed that Blizzard wasn't on the list of attendees. I'm not sure if this is because they will be with Activision or if it is because they do Blizzcon every year but it got me into doing some research.

Blizzcon this year is August 21-22. Ironically, tickets go on sale today @ 9 AM Pacific for $125!!! 

I was surprised that ticket prices were so expensive. That and also there is Direct TV pay-per-view coverage.

Maybe I am just underestimating Blizzards' drawing power. Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo. It's amazing that those three franchises can warrant such an event. I almost see it as stuck up. Why do I feel this way? 

I realize and understand everything that Blizzard has done for the video game genre, but is this a case of PC love while I mostly play consoles?

Brad and community, please chime in...

David

Has anyone been before?

Brad is in OPM?

So last month we decided to enter into the Fat Princess Beta. We got in and through facebook I was asked if it was alright to use the picture for Official Playstation Magazine.

They actually did use the picture so thanks for Rabbesking for bringing it to my attention and Sl4y4 for sending in the picture.

Which Month's magazine is it? I'm planning on buying an issue for collector's value.

Thanks,

David

PS - Also, look at the extremely cute girl with the hat and goggles on the bottom left. Be still my heart.

4PP Video Blog - Thank Skyliner

David