To play tonight: Street Fighter IV

Today Street Fighter IV was officially released. Thinking about studying tonight? Forget it, pick up your sticks and I'll see you on .... Playstation Network (ohhhhhh noooooo)

Mila Kunis Is Awesome

Not to detract from the recent string of serious political posts, but this was just too cool. In her interview on Jimmy Kimmel promoting the movie Max Payne, they go into a tangent about how she plays the oh so dreaded World of Warcraft.

She talks about Vent, being a Mage, being in a Guild, going on raids, the expansion packs, and more. Beautiful woman play video games too, so take this one small moment to be proud and embrace your inner gamer.

"This is the united states of james carter now"

Can you say nerdgasm?

jacked from www.adrizzle.com

A Fan Tribute

So I've been on hiatus for approximately 2 months – With school (sleeping in) and work (video games) taking up so much of my time this summer, I’ve found it increasingly difficult to find room in my schedule to post regularly.

Just recently however, I’ve come across some encouraging words that I feel has finally put this bad habit of mine to an end. I’ve also come to realize that 1) I've been leaving my fellow cool kids, Nazer, Ray and Lance hanging, 2) We’ve collectively passed the 200th-post mark, with no reason to stop, and 3) I feel obligated to balance the flow of Rock Band/Fake Instrument related posts with my incredibly dumb ideas.

The real inspiration though, that drives me to start writing again, actually comes in the form of a simple email.

If you’ve noticed on the sidebar, as part of our lame attempt to make this site appear authentic, coolkidsroom surprisingly maintains an email account (coolkidsroom.blog@gmail.com) in case anyone wants to give us some feedback. As I was going through the usually spam and junk mail, I was amazed to find an email that was personally addressed to us.

Anyways, I’d thought I share it with everyone.

Subject: Your #1 Fan!!
From: “Adam Banks” gangstertothemax@hotmail.com
Date: Wed, July 30, 2008 10:29 pm
To: coolkidsroom.blog@gmail.com
Priority: Normal

Dear CommanderCacho, Nazer, Just Ray, and Adonis, aka the Coolest Kids in the Room!!!!!11

Hi, my name’s Adam and I’m from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I know you guys don’t know me, but I have to say, me and my buddies love your site! I’ve only found Cool Kids Room maybe a month ago, but ever since then I’ve read every single post in the archives up till now!! Probably the most hilarious, clever, yet insightful blog I’ve ever read.

You guys are probably wondering how I came across coolkidsroom. It actually happened by accident, and in a really odd way. Well, I guess me and my buddies were bored one day so we decided to have fun with Google and just search for the most randomest things we could think of and see the results.

In one of our searches, we typed in the words, FATASS, MUSIC, VIDEO GAMES, NERD, BONER, SADAM HUSSEIN, and then we threw in BUKKAKE just for fun.

But then, after hitting ‘search’, we were all confused when your guys’ site came up. Still, after looking through it for a bit, we were hooked! A lucky string of words or not, I’m glad we found this blog. Keep up the good work!!

Your #1 Fan,
Adam Banks

P.S. – I’m just curious, but is that guy “Lance” whos mentioned a lot.. is that actually CommanderCacho?? Either way, I sure wish you guys posted more pictures of him :D

Thanks Adam, this post is dedicated to you and your buddies up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It's people like you who inspire me to write, and in turn, start posting again. Even if you did come across us by accident, it makes me proud to know that we're able to make a positive impact to kids half-way across the country. And of course, here’s a pic of that mysterious “Lance” guy, just for you.



Enjoy!

Comic-Con 08: The World Will Look Up and Shout "Save Us"

...and I'll whisper "no." The bulk of the rest of Comic-Con was spent waiting in lines and sitting in rooms eagerly awaiting news of our favorite franchises. Friday morning we got to see the cast of the upcoming Watchmen movie and an extended trailer/preview of the film. Seeing those characters from the graphic novel materialized on screen really left me with chills, and my inner geek fanboy-ness was really at its peak. It was like the equivalent of a girl seeing a Backstreet Boys concert or Lance going to an Usher concert.

In the night we got to see Kevin Smith speak about his new film and once again it was hilarious. His panels are one of the Comic-Con staples that we always go to see, and this year didn't disappoint one bit. It'd be impossible to sum it up, so I'll just say that seeing Seth Rogan trade comments with Kevin Smith was pure comedy gold.

On Saturday everyone had to really prioritize their events and wait in line for what they really wanted to see. I made my way to the Lost panel where they talked a bit about the upcoming events of Season 5, and they also put a lot of stress on the fact that the show will end after 6 seasons so the show doesn't run on and on forever without any closure.

After I headed to the Pushing Daisies panel where we got a trailer for season 2 and a Q&A with the entire cast. It was both informative and entertaining, and we even got to hear Kristen Chenoweth sing an amazing rendition of Somewhere Over The Rainbow live.

We closed the day with a greasy ass meal at Popeye's and then headed straight home to some much needed sleep. More later...

Comic-Con 08: The Painful Process of Planning

In a couple of hours me and some other coolkids will be making our way downtown to redeem our badges for Comic-Con 2008, a weekend full of sweaty ass nerds, long lines for shit you could probably watch online, and tons of free, extra large shirts (aka costumes for the next Revenge of the Nerds party). Tonight is Preview Night, a night for those who registered early (which means thousands) to make their way across the huge show floor, checking out all the booths from companies like DC, Marvel, WB, and more.

All week we've been planning our schedules, because after years of attending this thing, a guide is always nice. When looking through the extensive programming schedule, you quickly realize that you won't see everything you want to, so prioritizing certain events over others becomes increasingly important. Do I watch the Lost Season 5 panel featuring producers and possibly members of the cast, or do I head to the Chuck panel where Chuck (Zachary Levi) and the hot white girl will be previewing Season 2? Do I really want to stand in a long ass line for Method Man's autograph? Probably not, but at these things you never know what you'll find. Last year I was privileged enough to get myself a Pushing Daisies poster signed by the whole cast (thanks to Chi McBride himself who hooked it up even though I had no ticket), stood in line to get an issue of DC's Countdown autographed by a very prestigious guy whom I've never heard of, and much more.

I'll attempt to post photos and entries of the stuff I deem important, so check back frequently for extended Coolkids Comic Con coverage. Only if this Green Lantern shirt actually fit me...

Into The Depths Of Hell We Go, Again

For those who have been following Blizzards icy, crystalized image for the past few days, this morning they officially announced one of the most anticipated games in gaming history, rivaling the hype of even the previously announced StarCraft II, Diablo III. The Diablo III website has a bunch of content, featuring a 19 minute gameplay video and a teaser trailer that has everyone from Tristram to Hell shaking in their sleep. Looks like it's time to start thinking about that high end PC I've always wanted, so get your SoJs and prepare for a long ass wait till release day.

Some game got released today

As Nazer mentioned during the weekend, Grand Theft Auto IV comes out today.

Receiving GLOWING reviews and the most perfect scores I've seen since I landed that triple axel during my ice-skating days, I guess I will have to eventually buy this game and actively take part in every Informatics students conversation not having to do with Java or MySQL.

Finals make me want to cut my wrists. :',( double tears

To: the utterly amazing Lance, nazer, dun dun, all you she devil player haters

From: Just "the extraordinary" Ray

I share the feeling of procrastination with lance and decided to lag even more by posting this article I found on yahoo.

Seven Ways to Win Back Your Gaming Spouse
Are games ruining your relationship? Fight back with these seven tips.
By Mike Smith
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It might be hard to believe that a video game could destroy a relationship, but after we talked to Jocelyn, a Californian whose six-year marriage dissolved when her husband developed a crippling addiction to the massively-multiplayer online game World of Warcraft, we were inundated with similar stories of woe and heartbreak.
It's too late for Jocelyn -- who divorced her husband in 2005 and has sworn to keep away from gamers altogether -- but it might not be too late for you. If your significant other's gaming habits are harming your relationship, here are seven ways to beat the game and reclaim your love life.

1. Learn from the game
Games like World of Warcraft use classic behavioral control techniques: they tie small rewards very closely to repetitive chores. If your spouse is neglecting household tasks -- a common complaint among sufferers -- try employing a little positive reinforcement. The next time he empties the trash, play a loud 'Ding!' sound and tell him his Refuse-Disposal skill just increased.

2. Suggest a date at a video game movie
Just make sure it's a good one, because most of them are terrible. Resident Evil is a good choice, and assuming your spouse is male, the prospect of staring at Milla Jovovich for an hour and a half should certainly pique his interest. Don't let him sneak off to play his game once the movie is done, either: segue into a more intimate scenario before it ends, or you'll lose his attention.

3. Fake a power outage; cuddle up with candles and a board game
No matter how bad your addiction is, you can't play Warcraft with no electricity. Slip out to the junction box and flip the switch (after, of course, making sure any sensitive equipment is safely powered down). Your spouse will be devastated, but they'll be looking for something to keep their mind off the game. What better chance to propose lighting a few candles and playing a round of Scrabble?

4. Put some game into your nighttime activities
If your spouse's gaming addiction is cutting into your bedroom time, think about how you might switch up your usual routine. If they're into military games like Call of Duty or Splinter Cell, uniforms aren't hard to find (nor are night-vision cameras, if you're game). But if they call you a "n00b," it might be time to think about kicking them to the curb.

5. Try a different kind of role-playing game

See Sexy Costume Examples
If you're having trouble distracting your husband from the game, surprise him with a treat. World of Warcraft is packed with sexy female characters (and, let's face it, most other video games). With a little effort in the wardrobe department, you can recapture his attentions by dressing up as a character from the game. We'd suggest a Night Elf as a good starting outfit. For bonus points, learn the character's corresponding dance moves.

6. Get away from it all
Surprise your spouse with a weekend getaway to distract them from their addiction. Something that incorporates outdoor activities is best, because then he or she won't have the time or energy to miss their game. Try skiing, mountain biking, watersports, or fishing, or head for an action-packed hotspot like Vegas or New Orleans. Stay away from relaxing beach vacations, and for goodness sake, leave the laptop at home.

7. If you can't beat 'em...
If all else fails, it's time to consider extreme measures. Have you ever played the offending game yourself? Lots of couples play Warcraft (or similar online games) as a team, leveling up complementary characters and turning isolated and nonconstructive activities into good, old-fashioned quality time together. Most massively multiplayer games are deceptively easy to learn, and you'll have the benefit of an in-house expert to answer your questions in exhaustive detail. Just be careful not to start shirking familial duties yourself.

Moral of the story and why the cool kids are single:

Ladies its your fault we don't want to look at you, speak to you, or listen to you when the sticks/keys/mouse get busted out. Forget about your needs, what about our needs? If were settling down with one girl were leaving our pimp player steez at the door. So if we can't play girls we gotta play games. Ya smell me? So don't think that our love for you will PWN our need to pwn these noobs(adonis) in the gaming world. It's not that we love games more, its just...ahhh how do i put this? We love you less. All jokes aside, I SAY PICK UP THE STICKS snuggle close to your man and score a touchdown in Madden, get a head shot in call of duty 4, do whatever it is alex, keng, and dennis do in WoW, and if you can pwn your man into submission because trust if he didn't let you win he'll probably never want to play that game again.

I commend the cool kid affiliates Kristine and Mel for putting it down with rockband your ahead of the game.

This isn't exactly about gaming, but it applies in a lot of ways.

Artsy Fartsy

To:Adonis, Nazer, Kristine, Raf, Mel, Nelson, Roger, Drew, Alexand, Raeizon
From: Just Ray
Oh yea almost forgot

this guy 2:




Right now i'm on a killing spree finding random videos that are relevant as far as creative shiet goes. I've got them creative juices flowin, but its not all serious i found some vids that are pretty funny and creative at the same time. So for all you cool kids heres some shiet for your viewing pleasure.

Audrey Kawasaki

I hold little information on this artist since i just heard about her today, but just looking at some of her work i decided to buy one of her prints and put that shiet up in my room. Not right now of course because i'm so damn broke. I know the work is a bit dark and erotic in nature, but i know the cool kids and affiliates have a level of maturity that rivals that of most adults. So i hope i don't get comments on this post that use the commonly used "nerd boner" and "bukkake". Lets be real i've got an Creative boner instead.


DPI


I honestly think its funny when people make fun of spoken word because even i do. Although this video goes on for way longer than it needs to, it's kind of like people who tell long ass stories that could be a lot shorter than they are.

DAVID CHOE




This guy is probably one of the coolest dudes on the planet. Putting in work for upperplayground and i believe RVCA.

BLUE SCHOLARS

Geologic an Emcee with conscious lyrics and filipino heritage. Sabzi dj/producer or persian decent also produces for common market another Seattle based hip hop group. These two artists make up the group Blue scholars making folks throw there fists up instead of hands waving side to side.

Ronald Jenkees


Sorry bub i don't know if its the "Hats" that make people think your weird.





Ok. Ok. With all the weirdness aside the guy in my honest opinion is pretty fuckin talented. The fact that he looks like he might have a hybrid disease of autism and down syndrome, only makes him that much doper to me. Nothing makes me like someone better then when they prove me wrong, i made the assumption that the guy would be pretty weak, but i stand corrected.

Ready...

Go!

ttyl

Welcome to the Smash Life; Hanging up the sticks

So there’s this game for GameCube I like to play from time to time, called Super Smash Brothers Melee. For the most part, the game involves players controlling popular Nintendo characters like Mario and Pikachu as they try and beat the shit out of each other. Also from time to time, a group of like-minded geeks congregate together and hold a tournament at some venue to see, basically, which geek is better.


One such geek.

And yes, I’ve been to one of these tournaments. A few of them actually. And no, I’m not embarrassed at this revelation at all… O.k., maybe a little. My only problem about it, though, is that most people would envision a video game tournament featuring Super Smash Brothers, as a strange, creepy environment filled with pansy 12-year-old kids and obnoxious fat guys running around. They’d assume that most of the people there are scraggly, scrawny nerds with lanky arms and braces who are terrified of sunlight. They’d also assume the place would stink, and reek of body odor, making it difficult to even breathe. And to top it off, they’d assume that if a girl is actually present she would be subject to everyone's unwavering, creepster-like, attention. "Holy jeepers!! According to my calculations, there's a female creature in the area... I must investigate..."

With that said, I’m here to finally set the record straight. If this is what you think a smash tournament is like, then you have to understand…

…That you’re absolutely right. As much as I wish a smash tournament was a respectable scene filled with laid-back, well-rounded people – to tell you that would be twisting the truth. Don’t get me wrong; you’ll still meet a couple of cool kids in the room, but to entirely hope for this, and from my experiences, you’re in for a rude awakening – stereotypes prevail in this case.

In truth, a smash tournament is more of a test of will power than anything else. You must survive a whole day's worth of gluing your eyes to multiple TV screens as your eyes burn out, all while enduring the painful, revolting stench that many of your fellow smash players emit. Besides the never-ending noise of button-smashing, you’ll constantly hear disgusting burps, farting, and evil-nerd laughter. Maybe it’s part of their strategy, but many of these participants apparently don’t believe in the concept of personal hygiene.

Be weary. You'll most likely encounter a crowd of this sort at a typical smash tournament.

The competition is fierce, and so is the smell. The last tournament I went to had a list of rules, mostly about gameplay, but one stood out in particular: “Please take a shower the night before and put on deodorant before playing.” I kid you not. It can really get that bad. Being able to play well in this hostile environment is one thing, but to play while your opponent reeks of shit takes much more skill and self-perseverance than anyone can imagine.

And so I conclude, that my dreams of becoming the greatest Super Smash Brothers Melee player ever, has turned into a futile effort. These kids are unbeatable. Add to the fact that the sequel, Brawl, is coming out soon, I’ve decided to hang up the sticks, and retire from the game. The only highlight of my smash career is a youtube video of me kicking some 10-year-old's ass in a pretty competitive match. I eventually placed 4th in the respective tournament. (I admit though, the only reason I won was mainly because I had 10 homies intimidating the poor kid as we played. By the way, thanks guys.)


Farewell, Super Smash Brothers Melee.
(Song that should now be playing: O-Town – All or Nothing)

Are You Ready To Get Owned (Raeizon?)

After a long post about the dying arcade, it's nice to know that even though things change, for the most part its for the better. Street Fighter IV, to me at least, looks like it's going to be another SDA TV staple. And Ryu's face looks messed up, go Ken.

More videos (including HD quality cam vids) at Gametrailers.com

CommanderCacho's Best of 2007

These awards had little to do with the artistic credibility or quality of the choices I’ve made. Moreso, they reflect the things that I helplessly enjoyed throughout the year of 2007, even if I tried not to like them.

Best Poker Player: Me

Wow, what can I say…an unprecedented three wins in a row, not to mention four victories in five games. I was simply unstoppable this year. I really wish I kept that stats site going, but maybe that’s what lifted the jinx and allowed me to go on my streak. Ok sorry, I will now take my own dick out of my mouth.

Best New TV Show: Chuck

Chuck has cool (ok, maybe cheesy) action, sexy girls, comedy, and awesome nerd references. As good as Pushing Daises was, this was the new show I looked forward to most during the new season. It also presents one of the finest examples of the Slave Leia costume ever.

Best Video Game: Rock Band

Don't those guys look cool...

Rock Band singlehandedly changed the way I look at two of my favorite things in the world, music and video games. I’ve bonded with my roommates and my friends for hours upon hours over this game. Time simply gets lost with this shit on. If you’ve seen me rock out on drums during Metallica’s “And Justice For All…” or belt out Radiohead’s “Creep” or attempt to keep up with the crazy solos on The Outlaws’ “Green Grass and High Tides” then you can understand how much I love this game on such a raw level. It brings out a side of me rarely seen and I simply lose myself in the music when I play this game.

Best Song: Buy U a Drank



This song sure as hell isn’t the best song in terms sheer quality and musicianship, but it's the song that will always remind me of 2007. The popular choice right now would maybe be “Crank Dat” as 2007’s hip-hop jam, but I just think this song is so much better. Thanks to Adonis, I know all of the words to this song. And you know you motherfuckers agree that this was the jam when it came on the radio or at the club.

Best Movie: Transformers

Let my preface this by saying that I haven’t seen a lot of the award favorites (or just fan favorites in general) this season and am going only by the movies I saw, which wasn’t very many. But, not since maybe the first time I watched Star Wars (holy shit, I’m a nerd) have I had such a great basic reaction during a movie. I was on the edge of my seat when Bumblebee and Barricade were racing down the street. My heart was pounding when the cars would transform and prepare for battle. I felt the adrenaline rush when Bumblebee was getting towed down the street while he took out Decepticons. I had a boner when Megan Fox opened the hood of the Even Stevens guy’s car. It was a well-made popcorn flick, and overall, a great movie.

I know Nazer has made some pretty valid points about how this movie is seriously lacking in basic movie essentials like plot and character development. But for me, this movie was like that pretty class council girl that bats her eyelashes and the encounter somehow ends with me going “DURH…PRETTY GIRL…ME DUMB…ME BUY 20 FRUIT BARS.” If Transformers was a class council girl, I would have bought all her loaves of Dudley’s bread.

Best Album: Fall Out Boy – Infinity on High

I saved this award for last because I realize that this choice above all will most likely result in me losing any credibility I had in taste. I tried so fucking hard this year to like a CD made by a black person more than I liked this one. I just couldn’t resist its catchy pop rock goodness. God, what the fuck is wrong with me.

Tina Fey is TOP TIER

I was disgustingly under the weather for this past week, which unfortunately spoiled my Christmas and the days after, resulting in a fun-filled schedule of downing Nyquil, hibernating, and being terrified of sunlight. On the bright side of things, being horribly sick allowed me to catch up on some of my favorite T.V. shows and check out those I’ve missed out on.

Namely, this meant a heavy dose of watching Saved by the Bell DVD’s – gotta take notes from the original pimp, Zack Morris, of course – checking out episodes of The Office – I don’t know about the hour long ones, its just a burnout – and re-watching season 3 of Entourage on HBO – still my favorite “guy” show.

If you’ve been deprived of quality entertainment, I recommend watching any of these shows in any form, BUT, to save most of your energy for one show in particular, that being NBC’s relatively new comedy, 30 ROCK.

Thanks to 30 Rock, I truly believe I’ve found the new love of my life in the show’s creator, producer, lead actress and writer… TINA FEY.

my wifey.

Yeah, that’s a weird wedding dress pic from the show, but damn, she’s beautiful. She’s smart, talented, attractive, has a great sense of humor and distinguished resume, and even better, she’s apparently a self-proclaimed Star Wars fan. I bet in high school she gave all the nerds in her class G.P.A. boners. In sum, the lovely Tina Fey is definitely top tier. And my new wifey.

Really though, 30 Rock is a genuinely funny show worth watching. The series basically revolves around Fey’s character Liz Lemon in a sort of behind-the-scenes setting, as she attempts to manage an insane cast & crew of an SNL-like show, such as her boss Jack Donaghy played by Alec Baldwin, who is also fuckin’ hilarious (like his acting in The Departed, also good shit). As mentioned in an earlier post by nazer, both Fey and Baldwin were up for awards at the 2007 Golden Globes, but all other nominations aside, 30 Rock took home the gold, wining out in the category of “Outstanding Comedy Series.”

Ironically, its great how I coincided my interest in the show with the WGA Writers Strike, so I pretty much just screwed myself over now that I’m dieing for new episodes. Fuck.