Canadians Have To Wait For An Ice Cream Sandwich

"Great job sony, Ice cream sandwhich is awesome. I didnt expect this much new improvements/features. Feels like I got a new tablet. Thanks!" - Anonymous, Sony Blog, Comments

On Thursday, April 26th, The Sony Blog announced that Android 4.0 was available for the Sony Tablet S. This of course, meant that the U.S. was recieving the much anticipated updated OS. Not so here in Canada.

I know there are plenty of people out there who would love to flip Sony the bird. Believe me, I'm just as frustrated as everyone. However, I believe this has to do with the Canadian cellular service guildlines, laws, BS, ect.

In fact, a number of mobile devices, such as Motorola and Samsung, have yet to receive the latest Android OS in "The Great White North". Sadly, they have waited longer than we who own the Sony Tablet S.

Why you may ask? Tablets appear to be categorized as "mobile" devices, placing them in the same bunch as cell phones. This places tablets, even those with just wi-fi, under a more strict guideline practice.

Crap. This sucks.

What can we Canucks do? Ride it out. I believe Sony, Samsung and Motorola infact, have to battle it out with the big bear on this one until their updates can roll out.

Yes, crap indeed.

What's Up? Updates!

See that picture on the left? Doesn't that just make you happy?

It sure does!

The blogging and the twitting have been slow recently. I'm afraid life, baby, sleep, work and taxes have taken up the majority of my time. However in May, things will turn up here.

So what have I been playing?

New games such as Unit 13 on the PS Vita.

Retro games such as Max Payne, Namco and Midway Arcades on the iPod Touch.

Plus, big blockbusters such as Grand Theft Auto IV: Tales of Liberty City on PS3.

As for the future of this blog, expect a Pac-Man retrospective podcast. I recorded one which didn't turn out so well. Then I got down with a spring cold of plenty of coughing and more coughing. Followed by more coughing.  The Pac will be the next podcast which I am very excited to do!

Keep playing! ;)

PlayStation Suite Open Beta

Sony's PlayStation Suite has an "open beta" right now. Users, developers and anyone with curiosity, can start work on apps and games under the program. When finished, the goodies will be loaded onto the PlayStation Network Store. Allowing devices that support the "PlayStation Suite" to access the content. Devices include the latest Sony phones, tablets and Vita.

Exciting stuff!

Check it out for yourself. ;)

Mobile Gaming Recent Adventures

When you have a 1 year old baby, the family television becomes a childrens programming reciever 90% of the time. Other baby responsibilities involve being on the go most of the time. So my gaming hobby has become very focused to portable gaming devices. I play my PS Vita and N3DS plenty, but as of recently most of purchases have been on the mobile front. Let's take a peek. :)

iOS - With trusted iPod Touch 4 at my side, these recent games rock... HARD!

Soul Calibur

The Sega Dreamcast launch classic is now with me wherever I go. Hooray! Remastered in HD and playing not to bad with a touch digital input, it remains a favorite. I'm not the biggest gamer of fighters, but Soul Calibur remains an easily accessible game, unlike the Street Fighter series. This app is a bit on the pricy side at $14.99 but it is worth it. The soul still burns!

Pac-Man Games

Namco may have released the previous game at a premium, but this is an exciting budget release. Pac-Man Games is a time based marathon of arcade classics from Pac-Man to Galaga to Dig Dug. The clock ticks as you max out your score, battling for supemecy on worldwide ranking boards. Only $2.99 and worth every penny.

Modern Combat 3

Oh Gameloft, you dastardly devils. Notorious for their blatant ripping off of franchises. However, they're recent portfolio has hit a stride of quality gaming. If you ever wanted a portable Call of Duty Modern Warefare 3 in your pocket, this is the closest you're going to get. Much like MW3, America is under attack from the Ruskies and you gotta stop it! Fun stuff excities and begs for real twin stick control... from like a real life contrroller. Not touch controls.

Max Payne

Rockstar Games classic for $2.99. Download this right now. Looking great with all the bells and whistles of the original release, Rockstar continues quality at incredible value. Controls can be a little cramped. However, one of your morning coffee's will cost more than this. So, yeah. Get it now. It'll help jack ya up before MX3 comes out.

Android - My Sony Tablet S has been recieving plenty of love from these gaming delights.

Small Street

The recent craze of "Sim Tower" games has resulted in plenty to choose from. Glu's Small Street is an entertaining take which has the user develop a street. Buisnesses are built as small folk cruise around on taxi rides to destinations. Fun free stuff!

Dungeon Hunter 3

I love me this series, from iOS to the PS3 to the Vita. Dungeon Hunter is a stable of Diablo-esque killing mosters and snatching loot. Oh Gameloft, again you evil empire. It's free to play, so you might as well try it out.

Six Guns

I'm on a Gameloft roll. Did you like Red Dead redemption? Did you ever want it on the go? Well your in luck because, surprise! Gameloft got you covered dog! Free. Yeah you know you want it.

Let's Golf 3

Hot Shots golf is my favorite golf series. Guess what? You know who made a clone. It's a fantastic clone and it's free.

Super Monkey Ball 2 Sakura Edition

I combination of new and greatest levels from previous SMB games, a gamers delight utilizing the gyros in your tablet. Goofy challenging fun! Thank you Sega!

There you have it. From the pricey to free, lots of joy can easily be found on mobile gaming devices.

Stay thirsty my friends! ;)

Pac-Man Movie... Smile Time! ;)

The blog has been Pac-Man focused recently. Let's keep it up, shall we?

This beautiful video is done by the fine folks at Steelhouse Digital. What can I say but WOW! It's amazing! Bitchin'! Awesome!

It will bring a smile to your face!

Umm.... Could we just make this movie please? Pretty please? ;)

Official Website: Project Yellow Sphere

I Just Got An iCade!

If you have an Android Tablet or Apple iPad, you have to get one of these.

ION's iCade is a beautiful tabletop arcade cabinet, allowing your coin-op gaming dreams to come true. It feels authentic, looks gorgeous and plays awesome.

The most important aspect is that the controls are solid. They feel exactly like it's big arcade cabinet counterpart. The construction is just as solid, not overly heavy nor feeling cheap. It is perfect.

iPad owners will be especially happy to find out that (gasp!) Pac-Man is compatible with the device. Hooray! This made a lot of people very happy! Pac-Man is an important retro game title worldwide. Hopefully this will encourage more retro game developers to add iCade support to their current and future titles.

The iCade retails for $99 and is a must purchase for any gamer.

State of The Pac-Man Union 2012

Pac-Man 2012.

Alright. Let's get down to business. This post is going to round up all of the recent Pac-Man news, happenings and going on's for every-bodies favorite little yellow hero.

NEW iOS GAME

PAC-MANGAMES is now available for your Apple device. The fast paced, arcade glorified title allows users to compete in world wide rankings as you for the top socre within Namco arcade favorites such as Pac-Man and Galaxian.

NEW PAC-MAN TV GAME

Last post I mentioned that Namco Bandai, finally took it upon themselves to released a new TV plug and play game. The PAC-MAN Connect-and-Play video game will be available this summer and features over 10 arcade classics including Pac-Man, Super Pac-Man, Mappy and Dig Dug.

PAC-MAN GUEST APPARENCES

Recent game releases such as Soul Calibur V, Street Fighter X Tekken, Ridge Racer Unbounded and Touch My Katamari feature playable Pac-Man levels, skins, costumes, themes, ect.



PAC-MAN CARTOON FINALLY HITS DVD

PAC-MAN: THE COMPLETE FIRST SEASON has arrived on dvd. Currently only available to USA residents as a manufacture on demand title, the 80's classic Hanna-Barbera cartoon will entertain retro gamers.




NEW 3D PAC-MAN CARTOON TO HIT DISNEY IN 2013

The long awaited return of an animated Pac-Man will arrive on Disney TV in 2013. Pac-Man The Adventure Begins will be a 26 episode season will be presented in 3D alongside a huge media launch including a toy line. I can't wait!

There you have it, all that is going on in the world of Pac-Man Fever!