Three Twins pitchers lead the Javelinas to victory.
Pixel Perfect Memories: Electronic Baseball
Today begins the Top 50 of my NES countdown. Today's featured game is Dragon Warrior.
Release Date: 1988
Platform: LCD Handheld
Developer: Tiger
Yeah, the entire Tiger system is painfully outdated, with it's blippity bloop sounds and constantly flashing graphics. But I spent way too much time playing it. How about you? There's really no need to review the game, but here's a picture to refresh your memory.
This month's questions is as follows: What were your favorite Tiger handheld games?
Happy Birthday–October 16
Art Devlin (1879)
Goose Goslin (1900)
Boom-Boom Beck (1904)
Matt Batts (1921)
Dave DeBusschere (1940)
Tim McCarver (1941)
Don Hood (1949)
Brian Harper (1959)
Kevin McReynolds (1959)
Billy Taylor (1961)
Darren Reed (1965)
Josias Manzanillo (1967)
Bryce Harper (1992)
Goose Goslin was a star for the franchise in the 1920s, when it played in Washington.
Better known as a basketball player, Dave DeBusschere pitched for the White Sox from 1962-1963.
We would also like to wish a very happy birthday to spookymilk’s daughter.
October 16, 2012: Family
My sweet little Sour Cream turns five today. The Milkmaid and I talk about having another one occasionally, but if we don't - and I think that's more likely - I will never feel like I have unfinished business. I adore these girls beyond words.
Father John Misty – I’m Writing a Novel
Here's the artist formerly known as sad bastard J. Tillman with something a little more upbeat from Fear Fun.
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Cris Carpenter on the bump for the Cards
Ryan Volegsong pitching for the Gigantes
my prediction: Tim McCarver will say something stupid
Winter Wonderland: Games of 10/14
Oswaldo Arcia gets it going. A big game for Chris Colabello. Pedro Florimon and Drew Butera hit about like you'd expect.
WGOM Fitness: October 15, 2012, Rest Day Needed
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Third Monday Movie Day
Movie of the Month: The Rock-Afire Explosion (2008, Brett Whitcomb)
Do you remember the Rock-Afire Explosion? They were the animatronic rock band at Showbiz Pizza. Do you remember Showbiz Pizza? They merged with Chuck E. Cheese, and The Rock-Afire Explosion was phased out in favor of Chuck E. and his friends.
This documentary is about the whirlwind success and downfall of The Rock-Afire Explosion, brainchild of Aaron Fechter, who once employed 400 people but now runs his company alone. The story is a bummer at times but is ultimately hopeful; fans have kept the "band" alive through the years, and superfan Chris Thrash even bought a set of the band and programs birthday shows for local kids.
The film could focus on big, bad Chuck E. Cheese taking over if it wanted to, but it glosses over the takeover (called "concept unification") and focuses on the idea of lost childhood memories instead. It's a documentary that definitely leaves you with mixed emotions, and at 70 minutes (and on Netflix streaming) I'd definitely suggest it to you.
Otherwise, this month, I mostly focused on zombie movies for some reason. All styles, all budgets, all countries of origin. I guess Rammbock: Berlin Undead was probably the best of them.
What have you seen?
October 15, 2012: So Unfair
Only the Yankees would publicly complain about five straight home games in the playoffs.