Mom stumbled upon another article saying that dark chocolate is a good source of antioxidants and that adding it into one’s diet can really be beneficial.  Mom then asked me if there are any dark chocolate variations of M&M’s, her ultimate chocolate indulgence.  I answered yes since I remember Mons bringing a couple of them home before.  To prove it further, I searched it on the net:

During my search, I stumbled upon a game from M&M’s called 50 Dark Movies, Hidden in a Painting.  You’re supposed to name 50 movie titles using the visual clues in the painting.  If you’re the type who’s really into movies, then I think you won’t have any problems with the game.  As for me…well, I’m not even going to tell you how many of them I managed to figure out.  Suffice to say that my first try was an epic failure! Hahaha!  Go ahead and try the game yourself by clicking here. Have fun!

P.S.: I love the creepy music in the background while you’re playing the M&M’s game, I have no idea why.

Since the release of Sims 3, I’ve been having trouble detaching myself from our computer.  I’ve already made two households, one for each of the two towns I have in the game.  I primarily play the family I have in Riverview as part of my ongoing Sims story.  Not a lot of people know that one of the reasons I love playing the Sims series is because I make up stories involving the Sims I create.

Now, I’m not going to continue talking about my amateur attempts on Sims storytelling, and would rather introduce to you one of the best Sims 3 stories I’ve read on the net.  It’s entitled Alice and Kev and was made by a Games Design student in the UK named Robin Burkinshaw.  The story focuses on the lives of Kev and his daughter Alice, both of whom are homeless and struggling to go through their daily lives.

Alice and Kev is very popular among the Sims community and was even featured in the Sims 3 news section.  It’s really very well written and there will be a number of times when the story will touch your heart.  I suggest you try reading it yourselves.  Click here to go to the site.

Look at what I received yesterday:

Neat, huh?

I’ve been waiting for the release of Sims 3 since it was announced last year and I tried very hard to contain my excitement when my brother, Pointyman, called me up yesterday afternoon and told me that our pre-ordered copy was already in his hands!  As of now, we’ve already installed and registered the game, downloaded all the freebies that came along with the pre-ordered Collector’s Edition and have already tried our hand at the CAS (Create a Sim).  My head is swimming with ideas right now and I’m enjoying creating a Sim too much to actually explore the game itself, but will probably get on it later today. I’ll try to get back to you guys once I manage to distract myself from playing Sims3.  Until then, I suggest you grab yourselves an original copy of the game too!

Just a little over a month of waiting and Sims 3 will be available for purchase here in Manila!  Grab your original copies from DataBlitz.  They’ve informed me that both Windows and Mac versions will be available on the said date.

The Sims3 Collector’s Edition is also available online for pre-orders, just visit the Sims 3 official website.  The Collector’s Edition includes The Sims 3, exclusive 2 GB Plumbob USB Drive and carabiner, exclusive European sportscar download, new Sims 3 theme music and Prima Hints and Tips Guide.

I spent the last few days of the Holy Week in Subic with The Boyfriend and his family.  I had a great time at the beach as there were not a lot of people during our stay and it was a newly opened resort.  My companions also did a bit of shopping here and there, purchasing souvenirs and clothing.  There was one pair of shoes at the Freeport that I really liked, but they didn’t carry my size.  =(

However, things took a turn for the better when I managed to buy these delicious chocolates at The Royal Subic Duty Free.  They cost a bit less than what I would’ve paid if I bought them here in Manila, and since I was already there in Subic, I just couldn’t resist!

Note: That Swedish chocolate Daim (red bag) is my personal favorite!

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I would also like to share that Open Game Table: The Anth0logy of Roleplaying Game Blogs, Vol.1 is now available for purchase.  It costs $22.95 if you purchase it through Amazon.com.  I’m just not entirely sure if a bookstore or a hobby store will be selling the book here in Manila.

Congratulations to my brother, Pointyman, whose article is featured in Open Game Table Vol.1.  One of your other literary pieces was in Philippine Speculative Fiction, and now this?  You make us proud.

The Boyfriend sent me a link to Magic Pen, a really cute and fun (sometimes even frustrating!) game to play.  The objective is to collect the flags at each stage using a red ball.  Your job is to get that red ball rolling by drawing different shapes and pushing the ball.

Aside from the simple gameplay, what I love about Magic Pen is the background music.  It’s very relaxing and you won’t mind if it plays over and over again.  Give the game a try by clicking here.  It may take a bit of time for the game to fully load, depending on your internet speed, but it really is worth it.  Have fun!

The Sims 3 has been officially announced!!!!

I don’t care if the release date is still some time next year.  I’m going to be saving up for a better PC.  Mwahahaha!  Have you actually SEEN the screenshots?  They look so cool!  Oh, and you can now have your character roam the entire neighborhood!

I’m so excited!

*** Check the official website for more information:  Visit The Sims 3 official website here.

One of the few things that keep me well entertained is playing games on the computer. I play different games including simulations (my favorite, the Sims and Sims2!), RPGs (haven’t managed to finish Baldur’s Gate though), mmoRPGs (before: Ragnarok. Now: World of Warcraft), and word or arcade games. I’ve tried Diner Dash, Cake Mania, Burger Island, Jojo’s Fashion Show, etc. One of the best I’ve ever played would be Bookworm Adventures.

I was familiar with the original Bookworm game, and so I thought that Bookworm Adventures would be played in the same manner. Imagine my surprise when I saw the twist the creators made for Bookworm Adventures! This time, the game has a storyline that you follow. You take on the character of Lex, the [book]worm, and spell words of varying length out of the letters given to you. Each of the words you spell out deal a certain am0unt of damage to your opponents in the game. You go through stages and earn rewards upon completion of each stage. The rewards aid you as you go through the next stages and go face to face with tougher foes, who can also damage you by poisoning, stunning, freezing, etc. Don’t worry, you’ll be able to earn the equipment you need to either completely repel, lessen, or cause these mentioned status ailments unto your opponents.

I really like the graphics, game play and especially the lines delivered by the characters. When this entry gets posted, I would still be playing through the first book (Greek mythology inspired) at chapter 7. I still have no idea how long the game will be, but I’m pretty sure I’ll be enjoying every little bit of it.