The Premiere of the Too Much Awesome Podcast!

February 27, 2010 by Chris Pranger  
Filed under Action Figures, Toys, Video Games

Mario Fear and Loathing 580x503 The Premiere of the Too Much Awesome Podcast!

I wish I'd been the one to think up this image first, but I'm not.

Happy Saturday everyone! February is ending in the next day or so and that means the beginning of the newest feature here at Toy-TMA: The Too Much Awesome Podcast!

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Let’s Think Deep: What Makes a System Good?

February 22, 2010 by Chris Pranger  
Filed under Video Games

Nintendo Wii Box Lets Think Deep: What Makes a System Good?

Is the Wii a bad system? Let's Think Deep.

At this moment in time, the Nintendo Wii is set up to be known as the “winner” of the current console cycle due to the unexpected amount of sales and complete reversal from the previous console cycle. I for one couldn’t be happier for reasons I’ll get to eventually. Regardless of sales numbers, the Wii is nearly universally panned by gamers due to the high amount of shovelware populating the system. But does that make it a bad system? It got me thinking. What exactly makes a system good? Sounds to me like this would be a good opportunity for us to Think Deep. So Let’s, hmm? Read more

Dragonball Z Round-Up for 2009

December 16, 2009 by Chris Pranger  
Filed under Video Games

Wait a minute, this looks somewhat familiar...

Wait a minute, this looks somewhat familiar...

By now you already know that I take my Dragonball Z very seriously. I typically find myself playing any and every game associated with the Saiyans regardless of how good they may be. But should you be doing the same? This year we’ve had three new Dragonball games, so stay close while I give you the rundown for these three.

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Holiday Video Game Gift Guide 2009

December 8, 2009 by Chris Pranger  
Filed under Video Games

Don't forget to tell the man in red what you want for Christmas.

Don't forget to tell the man in red what you want for Christmas.

Do you have a loved one who’s into video games? Are you yourself into video games? Did you forget that Christmas is fast approaching? Yikes, looks like you could use a helping hand when it comes to what games to shop for. Lucky for you, I’ve compiled a handy little list here of some of the best games from 2009. I don’t have them all, mind you, but I have a good selection to choose from. So get those pens and papers ready and your wallets out and let’s go over my Holiday Game Guide. Read more

Nintendo DSi Review

November 12, 2009 by Chris Pranger  
Filed under Gaming & Electronic Toys, Video Games

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Nintendo has never shied away from making what some would call “risky” moves, something the Wii has shown us with gusto. I had the classic gray brick Game Boy as a kid until finally the Game Boy Advance did away with the need for any previous Game Boy iteration. But it wasn’t to last, as the Advance SP came out and made me extremely jealous of its backlit glory and rechargeable battery core. And then came the DS, and I was hooked all over again.

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Pokemon Platinum Review: Still Compelling

November 5, 2009 by Chris Pranger  
Filed under Video Games

Pokemon Platinum review Pokemon Platinum Review: Still Compelling

I am a Pokemon Master.  Good, we got that out of the way.  I went out and bought Diamond Version day 1 and instantly jumped back into the swing.  Well now Platinum Version is out and it’s time to let y’all know what’s up with it.  So let’s catch ‘em all again, shall we?

I hold my Pokemon games up to a very high standard, but I also realize the entire point of games, so I overlook a lot of things that other reviewers are going to slam on.  The graphics during Pokemon battles, (the meat of the game), are not improved nearly as much as they should have been 10 years after the first game, and the sound effects are still just computerized screeches, but like I said, I don’t care.  The new Pokemon games are just as good, if not better, than the originals.

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Pokemon Heart Gold and Soul Silver Preview: Yes, Catch ‘Em All…Again

September 3, 2009 by Chris Pranger  
Filed under Video Games

Well, the Japanese box sure looks promising.

Well, the Japanese box sure looks promising.

Pokemon has rocked my world for well over a decade. I was introduced to the phenomenon just after it became required for me to know the difference between a Pikachu, a Jolteon, and an Electrode. If you know the difference, congrats. Either you’re also a Pokemon Master, or your kids are.

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