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Mon, 23 Jul 2007 11:42:24 GMT

I have decided to bring my blogger blog, talk, balk from the digital wastelands. The reason for this I do not like Live Space's HTML support. This does not mean that this blog will be forgotten, no!!!! It just means that I now have another blog for you all to take a peek at!! Head on over to : Talk

Hot Irishman's Historical Fact 01

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 13:00:48 GMT

The Shortest War in History: History's shortest war began and ended in 1896. British ships began bombing the island of Zanzibar at 9am, and Zanzibar surrendered at about 9:45am, that same morning. The battle was prompted by the ascension to Zanzibar's throne of Khalid bin Barghash, second son to Sultan Hamad bin Thuwaini, who had died two days before. The British, who had sovereignty over the island, opposed the new Sultan. When he refused to step down, the British fired upon the island, quickly bringing the insurrection to an end. (adapted from http://www.answers.com/topic/anglo-zanzibar-war)

Image used in a not for profit way!

Gamer Talk: Wii Fit- Balance Board

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 11:59:21 GMT

Pictured to your left is the Wii Balance Board. This board measures how much pressure you are giving on either leg or arm (depending if you are standing or pressing down with your hands on it). Therefore it has been announced by Shigeru Myamoto (hopefully correct spelling) himself that it is getting a lot of attention from other companies both game and non game related. In addition he has announced that it woukd work well with a snowboard game........hmmmm 1080 Wii? Could be un;less they do a mii snowboarding game... hopefully they will have mii features in a traditional 1080 game! Therefore covering both the casual and hardcore/snowboarding scene.

Hot Irishman's: Historical Facts

Tue, 03 Jul 2007 23:02:43 GMT

Well who exactly is The Hot Irishman??? That would be telling. Well, what can he do?

The Hot Irishman:

Consistently makes great Irish Coffee
Saves labour and time
Reduces wastage
Delivers better margins
Serve Irish Coffee 'en masse'

(http://www.hotirishman.com/brands_hotirishman.htm)

Well doesn't he sound like a fine fellow ? Well not our Hot Irishman, he serves up the the finest historical facts especially for us to digest. Well what fine facts will he he serve up? Tune in(as they say) to find out!

Gamer Talk: Nintendo DS

Fri, 25 May 2007 23:32:50 GMT

Hi, Puzzle League DS will be landing on our shores on the 29th June 2007. Does the image look famillar ? Well Tetris Attack is back, all be it with a diffrent name... Diffrent name you ask? Yes ....well not exactly ....let me explain! A version of Tetris Attack was released on the Game Boy Color under the name Pokemon Puzzle League (Obviously Featuring Pokemon). This version of the game featured the word 'League' in the title, as in the pokemon games you take part in leagues and they extended this idea into Tetris Attack. So, seeing as this is the sucessor to that game ( Well in Europe), but with out pokemon, they have chosen to simply call it Puzzle League. Do I like the name? Yes and no. I like it because it sounds catchy, however I do not like it because there are no leagues (as far as I am aware). However it is a better name than Tetris Attack as the series shares very little with Tetris. (Part 2 to come)

The Wasteland

Thu, 03 May 2007 17:33:43 GMT

War, war never changes.................................................

Happy New Year

Thu, 04 Jan 2007 13:50:19 GMT

Wishing everybody a happy and successful 2007

Gamer Talk: Nintendo DS

Sat, 30 Dec 2006 18:11:46 GMT

(Image copyright Square Enix 2006)

Well finally have relesed a video of the oft mentioned Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicals for the DS. The video can be accessed here Video. The game looks impressive not only from a visal standpoint but also due to the fact that it should be eaiser to play/set up unlike the innovative Gamecube Crystal Chronicals (hopefully due to online multiplayer).

Music Talk

Fri, 29 Dec 2006 15:47:28 GMT

Hi I hope you are all Having, and are still having a very Merry Christmas! I recently bought my Mum a digital radio and have discovered a new radio station called Chill. Chill plays, well you guessesd it chilled out tunes from the modern movement e.g. Morcheeba, Air, Moby, Sigur Ros, Beth Orton, Goldfrapp, Emiliana Torrini, 4Hero, Bebel Gilberto, Massive Attack, Aqualung, Damien Rice and Jack Johnson. the station can be accessed via DAB radio, Sky and digital cable tv and via the internet at Help me chill I advise all of you give the station a listen as I really like the music played and find it helps me Chill.

The Sunday Blog (Yes its Wednesday!!)

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 13:23:36 GMT

Just a note to let you know that the Sunday Blog Will resume Normal Service This Sunday

Not Mondays but Fridays.......

Wed, 13 Dec 2006 13:15:42 GMT

.....Virtual Console Fridays that is. How I could have got that wrong (see post below) seeing as Nintendo games are launched on Fridays (Europe). Well as I see it, this is a better day to launch games as the weekend can be used to enjoy them! . Therefore change Monday to Friday in the post below!

Virtual Console Mondays

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 13:44:20 GMT

Hi, Now that I am the proud owner of a Nintendo Wii gaming console (since U.K. Launch) I will document the release of new virtal console games every monday (assuming that they are realease on Mondays, as in the US). Currently I have purchased one solitary game, Bomber Man 93, for the Turbo Grafx (Review to follow Shortly) I currently do not like the points system and whish that the games were charged for directly or 100 points at a time could be purchased. This is due to the nature of game point pricing leaving purchasers with points that they can not use unless they purchase more points.

The Sunday Blog

Sun, 29 Oct 2006 18:57:56 GMT

(image from www.timebooth.com)

It's Sunday and daylight savings time has begun (and with that so has the new weekly posting aptly named the Sunday Blog!!) Oh what joy we will now wake up and it will be dark, leave work and it will be dark!! Well with that little bit of negativity out the way at least all this darkness is a good excuse to play computer/videogames. No longer can your parents or other-half tell you to go and get get some fresh air.... well if they do politely remind them that it is both DARK and COLD!! However Top Banana does not condone playing computer/video games all the time do go outside at weekends during daylight hours and why not (if people still do these days) play a board game when its dark.

Gamer Talk: Nintendo WiFi Darts

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 20:13:41 GMT

As you know I have recently been playing 42 all time classics on the Nintendo DS. Well, I am currently into darts over wiFi. This game is superb fun over WiFi as it allows for simple, quick gaming that soon becomes addictive, due to the rivalry that quickly ensues. It is all thanks to Nintendo/Agenda's inclusion of a worldwide ranking system. Therefore are you not only trying to win to beat your opponent(s), but you are also trying not to loose, otherwise you may end up sliding down the worldwide rankings. Currently I am placed 854/4633 for Darts...anyhow back to the game cant keep my opponents waiting. Hopefully I'll see you for a game of Darts?

Craft Talk:Greetings Cards

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 12:37:52 GMT

http://www.freewebs.com/kazkardz/ vist this site for all your greetings cards needs! You will find quality hand made cards for all occacions

Gamer Talk: 42 All Time Classics (Club House Games)

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 22:24:03 GMT

Well here is part two of the review as promised (written using the NEW windows live writer :-) ) Well where to start? well basically I urge you all to give 42 All Time Classics (Club House Games) a go as it is addictive, especially over WIFI (ONLINE). It has pick up and play gaming that everybody can learn and enjoy. I especially like Billiards (over wifi of course) as it feels great knowing you beat more than just a cpu controled player.Top Banana For more info visit Touch Generations

Info:£19.99 (rrp)

Sound:Graphics:Playability:

Price:

(All banana ratings are out of 5)

All images are used in a not for profit manner and remain the copyright of their respective owners (got that out of the way;-))

Gamer Talk: 42 All Time Classics (Club House Games)

Thu, 12 Oct 2006 08:09:50 GMT

jUST recieved the Nintendo DS card/board/action/etc virtual games chest (as I like to refer to it as) in the post yesterday No more lugging round that Billiards/Pool table to your mates house (Like you did that any way??) now all you need is one DS console and a copy of 42 All Time Classics (Club House Games). Do not be put off by:

its content
its graphical style
its music
its price

The above list consists of points that I know will deter/put off a lot of people from picking up this game. Now you are probably wandering why I am mentioning price as a deterant , well in most stores (not HMV) it is being sold at the relitively budget price of £19.99. Why is this an issue? well many people percieve a just released low priced game as making up for its shortcommings in the price. I can definately say this is not the case with 42 All Time Classics (Club House Games) from Nintendo/Agenda. (Part 1 of review)

Tech Talk: Re-designed ipod nano and shuffle

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 08:55:05 GMT

Re-designed ipod nano and shuffle have been unvailed. Photos to follow!

Manga Talk: Detective conan (Case Closed)

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 13:09:39 GMT

I have started reading the manga Detective conan (Case Closed). Today I bought No. 1 Top Banana

Gamer Talk:Playstation 3 delayed in europe and other PAL teritories!!

Wed, 06 Sep 2006 11:46:24 GMT

Well the ps3 is officially delayed in europe and aLL other PAL territories till march 2007. Nintendo will have to utilise this to their advantage. As to my console preference the Nintendo Wii it was right from the beginning.

Custom List: Computer/Console Games

Sun, 22 Apr 2007 16:35:04 GMT

Computer/Console Games

Wii Sports
Zelda:The Twilight Princess
Wii Play
Wario Ware: Smooth Moves
Excite Truck
Sonic and the Secret Rings
Monkey Ball Banana Blitz
Rub Rabbits (Nintendo DS)

Book List: Book List

Thu, 07 Sep 2006 13:19:07 GMT