My Video Game Tracker (for Windows Phone 7) on GitHub

January 15, 2013
James Skemp

Yesterday morning I committed version 1.2 of My Video Game Tracker to a public repository on GitHub. At this time I intend on letting my publishing license lapse on Windows Phone development (which is still a number of months away), and have decided that I probably won't do anything further targeting Windows Phone 7. In the coming weeks I'll probably also post the Madison Metro application that I was working on, warts and all.

December 30, 2012
James Skemp

The following is a review of a 72 Pin Connector for NES 8 BIT Nintendo System (Bulk Packaging), by Classic Game Source. Our Nintendo was purchased new (as far as I know), way back when they were still being sold in stores. However, we haven't played it all that much, since, like many others, the console would blink instead of playing the game. Last weekend I visited my sister, who has it now, and I couldn't get it come on at all.

November 16, 2012
James Skemp

Updated 11/20/2012 with PlayStation Network prices. On November 19th PlayStation Plus members will get access to free PlayStation Vita games, as part of the Instant Game Collection benefit. The question is, if you've been sitting around waiting to pick up a PlayStation Vita, is now the perfect time to do so? If the question then becomes, how much am I saving by getting these games for free, keep reading.

November 1, 2012
James Skemp

The following if a review of Milwaukee Mafia (2012), written by Gavin Schmitt. Is a picture worth a thousand words? First, I should note that I've known the author for around a decade, so my review have some level of bias. Second, having followed the project, and been part of the Kickstarter effort, my experience with the book has been fairly long and diverse. While I was initially expecting a typical, written, book, Milwaukee Mafia, as the fact that it's part of the 'Images of America' series, consists mostly of photos, all with captions, and short introductions beginning each of the six chapters.

November 1, 2012
James Skemp

The following is a review of the AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters). AmazonBasics: When price and quality matters While a number of retailers will try to sell you expensive cables, I've personally found Amazon's AmazonBasics line to be exactly what's needed, at an even better than expected price. This isn't the first HDMI cable I've received in the AmazonBasics line, but I don't believe my previous cable supported 'ethernet, 3D, and audio return' like this one promises.

September 16, 2012
James Skemp

The following is a review of the SimpleSleeve, Premium Neoprene Sleeve for Apple iPad. A well made cover; one happy purchaser Seeing as how my Nexus 7 has officially converted me to Android tablets (although we'll see what Microsoft's Surface devices are priced at), I figured it was time to finally write a review for the item that's been keeping my iPad safe for almost a year and a half.

September 16, 2012
James Skemp

The following is a review of Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad (2009), for the Xbox 360. Ignore the cover, Onechanbara actually isn't that bad Honestly, I hesitated bringing this up to the counter to pay for it. However, with the 3-point-something rating, new copies selling for over $60, and the store having it used for $6.30, I had to pick up Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad. I'll admit it, as I guy who likes girls sex can get me to purchase something, and Onechanbara certainly promises that.

August 5, 2012
James Skemp

Today I decided to finally make progress on a couple pending applications. As part of that process I needed to upgrade one of my sites to .NET 4. Unfortunately it has a child application that needs to say as .NET 2.0/3.5. After approximately 30 minutes of downtime, I finally got things configured correctly (seemingly). Here's what I ended up having to do. This assumes IIS 7.5. Wrap the system.web and system.

May 8, 2012
James Skemp

The following is a review of Mafia II (2010), for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. If you enjoyed The Saboteur, you'll enjoy this While I was playing Mafia II I was constantly reminded of The Saboteur (2009), and since I enjoyed that game, I would consider that a good thing. The game features much of the same, with gun and hand fights (the latter of which plays an important part in the story) and driving.

April 24, 2012
James Skemp

The following is a review of Ninja Blade (2009), for the Xbox 360. A *lot* of quick time events, but an overlooked gem God of War was a pretty good game, but the game made popular quick time events, which I absolutely despised. When I saw Ninja Blade at a used media store I was taken back by how little it cost, for what seemed like a fairly enjoyable game, similar to Ninja Gaiden (note: Ninja Gaiden 2 for the Xbox 360 is kicking my butt, but I fully plan on finishing it, have picked up Sigma for the PlayStation 3, and am semi-interested in picking up others in the series).

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My Video Game Tracker (for Windows Phone 7) on GitHub

Review: 72 Pin Connector for NES 8 BIT Nintendo System

PlayStation Plus for PS Vita launch line-up

Review: Milwaukee Mafia (2012)

Review: AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters)

Review: SimpleSleeve, Premium Neoprene Sleeve for Apple iPad

Review: Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad (2009)

Upgrading to .NET 4 on an IIS site supporting a .NET 2.0 child application

Review: Mafia II (2010)

Review: Ninja Blade (2009)

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