Mom Brain goes back to school tomorrow…on the teaching side of things, that is. It’s back to being just me at the warehouse during the day. At least I’ll have you guys to keep me busy while Mom B. is doing her job. I guess this signifies the end of Summer at the warehouse. Man, I’m not ready to see it go! I’m sure I’m not the only one either! Well, there’s really no choice but to push on like usual. I hope you all are doing well, even if you did have to go back to school already! Don’t worry, a break will be here before you know it. I’m taking a break right now for some sleep! See you all in a few, short hours. A real straightforward end of day thought for you guys. I thought it would be one to get some good discussion going. Not to say that there hasn’t been a ton of talk about Metroid: Other M already! So…the first wave of reviews for Metroid: Other M have come and gone. We’ve ridden the wave of highs and lows, and we’ve washed up upon the shores of the North American launch. Some of our European friends are still waiting to go hands-on with the game, so there should be another round of reviews coming. With that said, there has been no shortage of opinions on the game coming from North American outlets, ourselves included. It’s no secret that review scores have been mixed at best. There’s definitely a split on this game, with some reviews skewing towards high 8s and low 9s, while others drop down into the 7 and 6 range. Hard to really peg what’s going on here, but I think it’s clear that some reviewers feel the title was a letdown, while others enjoy the direction that this Team Ninja co-developed game has wandered in. With all that media attention out there from gaming press, where has that left you? Were you going to purchase the game until you read all those reviews? Have the reviews thus far changed you from a definite purchase to a rental? Perhaps the reviews put you off a purchase altogether? I’m sure there are plenty of people that are jumping in anyway, and are still excited for the purchase. Whatever your situation is, we’d like to hear! Leave us a comment and let us know if you grabbed the game or not. If you didn’t, let’s hear why you backed off. I’d especially love to hear if the reviews out there had any influence on you, be that positive or negative. Feel free to let loose with any/all details below!

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Mom Brain goes back to school tomorrow…on the teaching side of things, that is. It’s back to being just me at the warehouse during the day. At least I’ll have you guys to keep me busy while Mom B. is doing her job. I guess this signifies the end of Summer at the warehouse. Man, I’m not ready to see it go! I’m sure I’m not the only one either! Well, there’s really no choice but to push on like usual. I hope you all are doing well, even if you did have to go back to school already! Don’t worry, a break will be here before you know it. I’m taking a break right now for some sleep! See you all in a few, short hours. A real straightforward end of day thought for you guys. I thought it would be one to get some good discussion going. Not to say that there hasn’t been a ton of talk about Metroid: Other M already! So…the first wave of reviews for Metroid: Other M have come and gone. We’ve ridden the wave of highs and lows, and we’ve washed up upon the shores of the North American launch. Some of our European friends are still waiting to go hands-on with the game, so there should be another round of reviews coming. With that said, there has been no shortage of opinions on the game coming from North American outlets, ourselves included. It’s no secret that review scores have been mixed at best. There’s definitely a split on this game, with some reviews skewing towards high 8s and low 9s, while others drop down into the 7 and 6 range. Hard to really peg what’s going on here, but I think it’s clear that some reviewers feel the title was a letdown, while others enjoy the direction that this Team Ninja co-developed game has wandered in. With all that media attention out there from gaming press, where has that left you? Were you going to purchase the game until you read all those reviews? Have the reviews thus far changed you from a definite purchase to a rental? Perhaps the reviews put you off a purchase altogether? I’m sure there are plenty of people that are jumping in anyway, and are still excited for the purchase. Whatever your situation is, we’d like to hear! Leave us a comment and let us know if you grabbed the game or not. If you didn’t, let’s hear why you backed off. I’d especially love to hear if the reviews out there had any influence on you, be that positive or negative. Feel free to let loose with any/all details below!

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GoNintendo ‘End of Day’ thoughts - Did you pick up Metroid: Other M?

Mom Brain goes back to school tomorrow…on the teaching side of things, that is. It’s back to being just me at the warehouse during the day. At least I’ll have you guys to keep me busy while Mom B. is doing her job. I guess this signifies the end of Summer at the warehouse. Man, I’m not ready to see it go! I’m sure I’m not the only one either! Well, there’s really no choice but to push on like usual. I hope you all are doing well, even if you did have to go back to school already! Don’t worry, a break will be here before you know it. I’m taking a break right now for some sleep! See you all in a few, short hours. A real straightforward end of day thought for you guys. I thought it would be one to get some good discussion going. Not to say that there hasn’t been a ton of talk about Metroid: Other M already! So…the first wave of reviews for Metroid: Other M have come and gone. We’ve ridden the wave of highs and lows, and we’ve washed up upon the shores of the North American launch. Some of our European friends are still waiting to go hands-on with the game, so there should be another round of reviews coming. With that said, there has been no shortage of opinions on the game coming from North American outlets, ourselves included. It’s no secret that review scores have been mixed at best. There’s definitely a split on this game, with some reviews skewing towards high 8s and low 9s, while others drop down into the 7 and 6 range. Hard to really peg what’s going on here, but I think it’s clear that some reviewers feel the title was a letdown, while others enjoy the direction that this Team Ninja co-developed game has wandered in. With all that media attention out there from gaming press, where has that left you? Were you going to purchase the game until you read all those reviews? Have the reviews thus far changed you from a definite purchase to a rental? Perhaps the reviews put you off a purchase altogether? I’m sure there are plenty of people that are jumping in anyway, and are still excited for the purchase. Whatever your situation is, we’d like to hear! Leave us a comment and let us know if you grabbed the game or not. If you didn’t, let’s hear why you backed off. I’d especially love to hear if the reviews out there had any influence on you, be that positive or negative. Feel free to let loose with any/all details below!

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Friday is here and I couldn’t be happier! My copy of Ivy the Kiwi? should be arriving at my front door in a few hours. What a great game to relax with over the weekend…I hope! Here’s to hoping that you guys have some great games lined up for the weekend as well. Let’s get through Friday so we can have some fun! I’m off to bed for some much-needed rest. That’ll help me power through Friday! See you in a few, short hours. P.S. - Unless I’m mistaken, Metroid: Other M reviews go live at 1 PM EST today! We have ours ready. I can’t wait to see what others think! Damnit Cory, why on earth do you have to keep making such great comics? Last week to put together a comic that I thought was my favorite one yet. That was a multi-panel comic that was full of great art and a wonderful joke. This time around you go with a single panel paired with a great joke and some beautiful art. Now I think I have yet another favorite! It’s very clear to me now. The only thing Cory knows is how to top his previous work with each passing week!

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GoNintendo ‘End of Day’ thoughts - Cory Godbey’s ‘bit and run’ Volume 2: #4

How about that Metroid: Other M live-action commercial?! Man, I can’t stop watching that baby. Some of the best commercial work Nintendo has ever done, in my opinion. It seems like Nintendo really knows how to nail the Metroid TV spots. I’m going to head off and dream about that one! I’ll see you all in a few, short hours. P.S. - Thanks to everyone for the email/Facebook birthday wishes yesterday! I really, really appreciate all the kind words. Time for me to jump the gun with volume 2 of the ‘bit and run’ series. I can already say that this comic is one of my favorites in the entire series, and that goes for both volumes 1 and 2. I love the art-style, and the joke is spot-on. I love the way that Cory manages to tell a story, make it beautiful, hit all the right nostalgic notes, and come off being funny and thought-engaging. More than I could ever hope to accomplish with a drawing!

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GoNintendo ‘End of Day’ thoughts - Cory Godbey’s ‘bit and run’ Volume 2: #3

I hope you all are having a great week thus far. I can’t believe we’re at Thursday already! That weekend is coming in fast, and I can’t wait to relax! Let’s push hard through Thursday, get through Friday, and then enjoy our well-deserved free-time! Best get some sleep now in order to power through the work day. See you in a few, short hours! There are some truly rotten people out there. They have their reasons for doing what they do, and sometimes there’s no other reason than just being downright rotten. I’m guessing this is the case for the person that decided to steal my Mom’s DSi XL over the weekend, among other items. I know that person will probably never read this, but that doesn’t mean I shouldn’t talk about it. For Mother’s Day this year, I decided to purchase a DSi XL. My Mom has always loved video games, but her ability to play games has been at an all-time low lately. That’s because I moved out into my own place with Mom Brain, and I took all my gaming goodies with me. That left just the PC to fill the gaming void that my Mom was suffering from. While she likes Solitaire and some online game portals, she still wanted a deeper gaming experience. In steps the DSi XL, which I knew my Mom would love. She used to play my DS all the time, and was doing so right until I left the house. Now she would have her own DSi XL to play whatever she wanted, be it retail or download. I paired the system with Picross 3D, which I figured was the perfect game for her. She’s a puzzle fiend, and I knew that Picross 3D would get her hooked. Ever since Mother’s Day, my Mom wouldn’t leave the house without her DSi XL and Picross 3D. She would play it everywhere she could, be that vacation or in the comfort of her own home. My Dad would joke that he wouldn’t see my Mom anymore, all because she was too busy playing Picross 3D. That’s why I couldn’t help myself when pointing out other DSiWare puzzle games that I knew she would enjoy. Now she was inundated with puzzle and card games that could keep her busy all the time! For those that don’t know, my Mom has Multiple Sclerosis. It’s not the most pleasant disease, and it has no issue with robbing someone of their motor skills. Sometimes she’s just fine, and other times she can’t walk right. The same goes for arm or hand movement, which she wanted to make sure she stayed on-top of. Of course, gaming was the perfect way to keep those hands moving. It also helps to keep the mind sharp, which is another issue with Multiple Sclerosis. This gaming habit was helping her to feel young, and help fend off any disease issues. Well, all that fun is gone now. On a trip to take Nintenho up to a new college, my Mom’s DSi XL was stolen from my sister’s car. The window was busted in, and her DSi XL was stolen. On top of that, her Picross 3D was yanked, as well as the games I let her borrow, and even her Kindle. That pretty much takes away everything my Mom enjoyed doing in her free time. Who ended up taking the items? The cops think it was a druggie that busted into the car due to out-of-state plates. Apparently it happens all the time on this particular college campus. Not exactly the best way to start off a new college year. Now, I can’t help but be saddened when I think of my Mom’s situation. All the books she loved are gone. All the games she poured hours into have vanished. To think that someone could do such a thing and not think twice is amazing to me. I know it’s not the worst that could have happened, but it’s not the best either. Hopefully my Mom can have insurance replace the items that were stolen, but that’s going to take awhile. Hell, that might not even happen for all we know. What I do know is that my Mom sits at home now, and she just works the day away… because that’s all there is to do. Thanks for ruining the little free-time my Mom gets, thief. May you never come across someone like yourself. I wish you well, and hope that you recover from the demons you’re currently suffering from. P.S. - Mom, you’re welcome to come over and play my Picross 3D whenever you want. You can borrow Mom Brain’s Kindle as well. Seeing a smile on your face will easily put one on my as well.

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GoNintendo ‘End of Day’ thoughts - A letter to the thief that stole my Mom’s DSi XL

According to information pulled by the EEDAR, it looks like most consumers are looking for game DLC 1 to 3 months after launch. I guess in that time span most consumers have completed what comes boxed with the game, and are looking for some new content and features to expand both single and multiplayer. How long does it take for you to feel that itch for new game content? Link

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