#slam dunk throwback

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Happy anniversary to my lil egg @sug4r-tits, 6 years have absolutely flown ❤️

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Matt Barnes Slam 🏀

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I’m back to share another “On This Day”postings from my Filipino friend once again.

Anyways, not bad “Cuteness member” concept to see one of Namco’s least forgotten characters; which I recognized from before. Not having to play their games, but does have fans that deserve a new comeback. Good thing it had a remastered version from last year. (Link Here)

This is his first “Mirmo” OC that I’d never seen it before. Which is unfortunate since he’s been disappeared from a long time. I had fair share of some of my defunct OCs, but not sure of bringing them back in different forms or something.

Back to another “Cuteness member” concept; this time of having from Nintendo’s GBA title which I also never been playing it before. Although I did recognized it while playing “Super Smash Bros Brawl” game; via assist trophy to summon during fighting match. (Link Here #2)

And finally having Jason doing his slam dunk! Though somehow my friend wasn’t keen of making this throwback. At least it looks nice to me. 😅

(To Be Continued….)

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Review: PG: Psycho Goreman (2020)

PG: Psycho Goreman (2020)

Not rated

<Originally posted at https://kevinsreviewcatalogue.blogspot.com/2023/02/review-pg-psycho-goreman-2020.html>

Score: 3 out of 5

PG: Psycho Goreman is an entertaining horror-comedy with its heart in the right place that's held back by one big central problem. It boasts amazing creature effects and some great kills in service to a fun sendup of the basic plot of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and its retro throwback style was very cool to watch. This should've been a slam-dunk. Unfortunately, it also has an utterly loathsome "hero" who is in some ways just as monstrous as the film's titular alien, and whose central arc does not see her face any real punishment for the awful things she does over the course of the film. By the end of the film, I was rooting for absolutely nobody and just hoping for some good carnage, which it fortunately delivered courtesy of those special effects I mentioned earlier. Overall, this film feels like an artifact of late '00s/early '10s "epic awesomeness" internet culture, something that would've been hilarious as a five-minute comedic short film of the kind that RocketJump and Robot Chicken used to specialize in but which eventually wore out its welcome as a feature film, becoming obnoxious despite having some great moments along the way.

The basic plot is that, long ago, an evil and extremely powerful alien was imprisoned in a tomb on Earth after his plot to conquer the galaxy was defeated. In the modern day, Mimi and Luke, a pair of kids in a small podunk town, discover the alien's tomb while playing in their backyard and accidentally free him when Mimi takes the strange gemstone on the lid. Mimi soon finds out that whoever wields this gem holds absolute control over the alien and his considerable power, and soon, she makes the alien into her personal slave, all while she grows increasingly drunk with power herself, much to Luke's growing horror. Meanwhile, far away in the other corner of the galaxy, the Templars, the corrupt religious order who defeated this alien baddie (after being responsible for his uprising in the first place), discover that he has escaped and set a course for Earth, as do some of his former generals when he sends out an SOS.

In short, it's an '80s kids adventure movie in which, instead of a friendly alien who wants to phone home, the main characters meet Thanos -- specifically, a version of Thanos straight out of one of James Gunn's older Troma flicks rather than his later Guardians of the Galaxy movies -- and find a way to control him. And make no mistake, this movie goes balls-out wherever and whenever it can. Our introduction to "Psycho Goreman", the name that Mimi and Luke bestow upon the alien, involves him stumbling upon a trio of crooks in a warehouse and proceeding to inflict a series of torturous deaths upon them. It's established that he likes to leave some of his victims alive just so he can make them suffer longer, which we get to see in detail when a poor cop who tries to stop him gets forcibly mutated into a slave and is later shown to be begging for the sweet release of death. The makeup effects on PG were outstanding, as were the performances by both Matthew Ninaber in the suit and Steven Vlahos doing his voice acting. The other aliens, too, all look amazing, from the twisted angelic appearance of the Templars' leader Pandora to the creative designs of PG's generals, who look like something Jim Henson might've created if he were feeling especially mean. The action scenes are a blast to watch, clearly shot on a low budget but shot by a team of filmmakers who know how to make the most of it. The visceral thrills alone, and its cool, badass villain protagonist, are enough to make me recommend this movie on those merits alone.

It's fortunate to have them, too, because the human side of the story here was absolutely loathsome, and it all comes down to one character in particular. While the film may be named for the most obvious monster in the story, there is in fact a second, less obvious but no less horrible monster at its center in the form of Mimi. This was through no fault of her actor Nita-Josee Hanna, who did exactly what the role required of her and did it well, perhaps a bit too well. No, the problem here was that, upon gaining control of PG through the gem, Mimi proceeds to use it to act out every nightmarish impulse and whim you can imagine coming from an adolescent girl and then some. She has PG mutate one of her classmates into a monster, one who is clearly shown to be suffering as a result of it. She has PG straight-up murder a girl who laughs at them on the street. She acts completely unfazed by the growing carnage around her, all while her behavior gets increasingly petty and unhinged.

The worst part is, the film seems to recognize on some level that Mimi is turning into a monster. It's a central part of Luke's character arc, in fact. There's a scene where Mimi goes to pray for a solution to the pickle she's found herself in, only for it to end with her symbolically breaking a crucifix upon realizing that her control over PG has already given her godlike power. There are two directions that this movie could've gone in that would've been better than the one it ultimately took. The first, and the direction that I think it was trying for, would've been to have Mimi realize the error of her ways and just how dangerous PG really is, and renounce her power. Perhaps PG doing something horrible to somebody she actually cares about, especially if it's something she ordered him to do in a fit of rage before she had time to think about it? The second would've been to have her not realize the error of her ways and ultimately become the film's real villain, perhaps seizing PG's power permanently and becoming a monster herself (including another cool makeup/effects job for the tween tyrant as her newfound power mutates her) and forcing Luke and his parents to join forces with a de-powered PG (himself humbled by his experience at Mimi's hands) and Pandora to stop her. As it stood, however, the resolution to Mimi's arc and the plot as a whole felt weak, the climax being more of a gag battle than anything else without it feeling like it had much in the way of real stakes.

The Bottom Line

This probably should've been a ten-minute comedy short on YouTube rather than a feature film, as it started strong and had a lot to like about it but ultimately wore on me as it went on. Come for the monsters and the gore, but don't be prepared to actually care about the human characters.

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Arcade Games To Hire For Your Next Soiree

People 'tweaking' about some things really gets on our nerves! Doesn't it? What trips us all is the constant ranting about what great time they had around the very famous multi game arcade machine. Well, it deserves all the hype it is getting, even after all those years. 

And, my buddy, we got your back! We can bring that dope experience to you! You can just grab a couple of beers and get going with what we are bouta tell y'all. You'll be snapping your homies and making them envious because you are in for a ride down the arcade lane. 

How Will The Multi Game Arcade Machine Fit?

People swear by this and bet nothing screams the 1980s like vintage arcade machines for sale. Then, we'd say that you should give it a fair chance. Try out the arcade machines for sale from Creative Arcades for your next event. Be it a homecoming party, a birthday bash, or even a boy's night together, they fit in really well for your upcoming event. There is no need to find a reason; it can be just a cherished boomer in your life or a throwback soiree to teach Gen Z kids the social fun they missed. 

These are universally appealing, and that is how they win over. Having straightforward controls, short gameplay, and significantly less complicated lore and narratives than other games make it a quarter magnet. These promise to take you back to wonderful, adrenaline-filled memories for everyone who grew up during the heyday of the arcade. 

Arcade Themed Party? O, Hell Yeah!!!!

It can be quite overwhelming while choosing a theme for your party but you can never go wrong with arcade themes. It is engaging as well as fun. There are several options for renting or even purchasing commercial arcade games and equipment.

1 Player Pac-Man StandUp Arcade

Who doesn't remember Pac-Man? 

Enjoy this vintage Bally/Midway Pac-Man arcade game cabinet from 1980! This standup arcade includes authentic cabinet graphics, upgraded electronics, and a Midway joystick, allowing you to play arcade games like never before!

1 Player Atari Stand-Up Arcade

A fantastic retro gift from the original Japanese multi game arcade machine of the 1980s! 

Our adorable Ms. Pac-Man Arcade Game looks and plays just like the original, complete with an arcade-style joystick and music! No coins are required; simply press the start button to chomp pellets and chase ghosts.

Look, games like Tempest, Asteroids, etc., are vector graphics. They used to be on CRT screens, not LCD. But you want some fuzziness in your display. Hence, we provide high-quality spinners, 17" LCD monitors, and more! 

4-Player NBA Jam Stand-Up Arcade

Calling out all the basketball junkies because the all-time favorite game NBA Jam is here. The game is action-packed, with players capable of performing unrealistic slam-dunks. We are sure that your guests will surely enjoy the corner with our multi game arcade machine. 

4-Player Simpson Stand-Up Arcade

The Simpsons arcade game is a side-scrolling brawler in which four players take on the roles of Homer, Marge, Bart, or Lisa in an attempt to rescue Maggie from Mr. Burns. One of its best features is that each character has its own distinct fighting style. 

4 player teenage mutant ninja turtle standup arcade

This video arcade features six levels, each with its own boss character to defeat. The player controls one of four turtles, Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, or Raphael. In two-player mode, the second player can play as Leonardo or Donatello and control that turtle only, as opposed to all four turtles in single-player mode. 

In A Nutshell

Renting an arcade game gives you a tonne of options for throwing a party for your friends, coworkers, or family that they won't forget. The best addition to any gathering is a set of vintage arcade machines for sale, whether you decide to buy them or rent them.

We are among the biggest sellers of new and vintage pinball machines and other popular arcade cabinets for sale covered by enthusiasts, collectors, and hobbyists. You can rent arcade games from a sizable selection of brand-new games as well as restored vintage games like Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Galaga, Frogger, and other elusive games. At Creative Arcades, there is no shortage of commercial arcade games to pick from and rent, including traditional arcade cabinets for sale, pubs, sports games, carnival games, and 80s and 90s favorites.

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ICONIC

Anfernee Simons recreated T-Mac’s famous dunk from the 2000 dunk contest🔥 gotta love all the tributes to Mac from this year’s All Star Weekend

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Throwback to one of the greatest anime and Manga of all time Slamdunk. Despite being not as long as Naruto and One Piece, it remains one of the highest selling manga of all time. Check out our website for more: https://www.sweetokiesanimecafe.com/

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Bullet For My Valentine live at Slam Dunk 2019

📸: All Things Loud

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Throwback “Sleeves?? Nah, bro. Fuck that noise.” Another headshot slam dunk during my late 90’s quest to corner the ‘asshole’ market. First headshot. Apparently I was hoping to be cast as a dickhead." - Chris Evans 🤷🏻‍♂️ #90s

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Guild Tripping: Guildy Pleasures Winners

This week has broken my own personal records for both most submissions received, and just the highest average submission quality. Y’all absolutely knocked it out of the park this week, there wasn’t a single design I didn’t enjoy. I had to enlist the help of some other judges to narrow down the winner’s circle, because it was honestly that difficult. But there can only be three, and these three are more than deserving of their spot on the podium.

Rafiq, Champion of Many by @hiygamer

While a lot of cards this week did a good job of matching mechanics with factions, the designs themselves didn’t excite me a whole bunch. This does not have that problem. Not only does convoke fit perfectly into the go-wide strategies bant likes so much, but Rafiq is an excellent figurehead for this presumed archetype. It’s exciting, powerful, and showcases a new angle for convoke that wasn’t really explored in the Selesnya faction. The non-keyworded throwback to exalted is fantastic as well, since it further encourages you to use your creatures as mana dorks rather than risk them in combat. If I had any small nitpicks, it’s that the name and art feel a tad unoriginal, and I think our boi Rafiq here deserves a new epithet. Mechanically though, this is a slam dunk, and everything I was looking for for this contest.

Marang River Beast by @beandrea99

Weirdly enough, this has a lot of similarities to Rafiq. I guess that either goes to show my design biases, or they just both excel at what this contest wants to see. Much like Rafiq, the River Beast takes the old mechanic of its faction and un-keywords it. However, where Rafiq used pseudo-exalted to offer a reward for convoking creatures, this guy offers pseudo-delve as a matter of tension. This guy can drop pretty early on a full graveyard, and put some pretty big pressure with that body, but you won’t get nearly as much card draw as you would if you wait for a later turn with a much more full yard. Undergrowth in Sultai also makes a lot of sense, and this card just brings it all together. However, I do wish that the undergrowth ability was something a little more interesting than “ETB, draw cards”, since that isn’t branching far from what the original Golgari design space was. That is but a tiny ding against an amazing card though, so take it as you will.

Stinging Barb by @jerdle

So many new folks in the winners’ circle! And both of you certainly deserve it. Stinging Barb stands out as a great example of “This mechanic would be perfect for the faction if it weren’t for the name.” However, I mentioned a few times that mechanic names wouldn’t be a large part of my decision, and ignoring that, cipher is an amazing fit for Silverquill. As part of Strixhaven, they still want to care about instants and sorceries, but they want to be aggressive too, and cipher rewards hitting face. It’s a great combo! As for this card, it enables the Silverquill plan by draining a small amount, and enables its own cipher trigger (and potentially other cipher triggers) by Pacifying a creature for a turn cycle, letting you get in easier the next combat. Minor note: It should be “can’t attack or block until the end of your next turn”. Also, I’m assuming some flavor text got accidentally deleted? Shame, cause I love Razineth and would have loved to see the FT.

Congrats to our winners, and stay tuned for our equally fantastic runners-up!

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