death • pop

Sorry, it took so long to post, but I couldn’t find the song from the game I wanted…but this will do. This one is from Ninja Gaiden (a.k.a. Shadow Warriors).

For lack of a better name, we’ll call it “Stage 1″.

We cut the phones, now I have a standalone line…much cheaper than Wi-Fi.

I know I haven’t posted an 8-Bits of Goodness for February – I wanted to post a song from a particular game – but I’ll have one up before the month is over.

The phone lines are coming out and I will be upgrading my DSL to Wi-Fi, so I’ll be temporarily offline. I’m not sure exactly how long, but it’s anywhere from – and I’m being conservative with my guess – tomorrow to a month.

This 7 year old Compaq Presario 5000A is killing me! I can’t view too many flash enabled content, ’cause it will freeze the computer. Plus I hate Windows ME…*yuck*! I can’t wait to start using my Dell with a Wi-Fi card.

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UPDATE (Feb, 5): I’m using the Dell with Windows XP, now I’m waiting for the wireless adapter.

I could copy and paste this band’s info/bio/whatever, but I’d feel like I was cheating you. So, I’m going to write some info about this band…Ronie style.

The Nova Saints hail from Hereford, but their sound is straight from Heaven. They are heavily influenced by the bands of Creation Records and you can tell. Listening to these guys will take you back to when ‘emo’ was just an underground scene, Home Improvement was in it’s second season and Pepsi came out with their version of ‘New Coke’, Crystal Pepsi.

Their EP, The Draft, was produced by The Verve’s guitarist Nick McCabe. And the four songs of straight-up goodness are so good that it’s hard to believe that these gents are unsigned. Shame.

Mp3: Far Out (Nick McCabe Remix)
Web: MySpace

I’m in a tired, cool kind of a mood. I feel like listening to an acoustic version of the Replacements’ “Can’t Hardly Wait” — an acoustic version that was recored in an echo chamber.

What’s that, you say? There’s such a thing?! Suhweeeeet!!!!

Since it’s a new year (and a late post), I’ll put two up for this month only. But first, a little info about Shadowgate…

Storyline:

As the last of the Line of Kings, only you possess the power to prevent the evil Warlock Lord from raising the Behemoth and unleashing it upon the land. Your quest lies within the Castle Shadowgate with its secret passageways, collapsing floors, and armed creatures. Your courage and wisdom will see you through… but a good sword might be helpful.

–From the NES Shadowgate instruction manual.

This game was known for two things: imminent death and high difficulty. So, if you’re a nerd with a sadist urge for failure, then I suggest you play Shadowgate. I know I will!

Enjoy!

1. Castle Entrance
2. Ending

Here’s to a warm and blessed Holiday season.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

All I can say is … wow! After a demoralizing game against the Steelers and T.O.’s habit of being T.O., the Cowboys defeated the Giants in the last game the two will play against each other in Texas Stadium — 20-8. Last year, the Giants beat the ‘Boys in Dallas in the Playoffs and earlier this season, the ‘Boys lost to the G-Men, without Romo. But, tonight was the game that Dallas needed to win in order to stay alive — and they did just that.

The Cowboys’ defense was outstanding. Period. They kept Eli Manning on his butt all night long with eight sacks. Yes, you read that right … eight sacks in one game; a Dallas Cowboys record. But, in what could be problematic for Dallas, Romo hurt his lower back. Although he was in pain throughout the rest of the game, he kept on ticking.

The Baltimore Ravens and the Philadelphia Eagles are the last teams on the Cowboys’ schedule, respectively. The ‘Boys can defeat them both, if they work together and play as though their careers are on the line … ’cause, they pretty much are.

Cowboys are now 9-5 and 2nd place on the NFC East.

Rygar had some decent music, but it was “Den of Sagila” that was the ’stand-out’ song of the game.

I missed half of the game, rushing for Thanksgiving…but I don’t want to bore you with that. I had a wonderful Thanksgiving – and so did the Dallas Cowboys. The same cannot be said of the Seattle Seahawks. With a score of 34-9, the Cowboys may as well played the Lions and no one would’ve been the wiser. This game bumps the ‘Boys up to 8-4 – still 2nd on the NFC East.

And now the ‘Boys will have to play harder, faster and smarter than ever before…

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Yahoo! Sports for Hasselbeck and Bennett}

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