I'm not sure if you know or not, but Final Fantasy XIV (14) has just released a new expansion called Stormblood
and it is awesome!!!
Adam and I have been playing for over a year now and it's become an everyday part of our lives. The Final Fantasy games have always been a big part of our lives (even if we differ on which ones are the best) and it's nice that it can continue to do so for us as a couple.
So in honor of Stormblood, here are some lovely songs for you, because who doesn't love FF music?
This medley and the video are absolutely gorgeous! Not to mention that Lindsay brings our favorite characters to life so easily.
So I mentioned that Stormblood is out, but I'm going to go back to the previous expansion for a moment to feature this next song. Heavensward was a great expansion that had a sad story about a woman and a dragon who fall in love and how it ended in disaster for them.
They even included a song about it.
It's called Dragonsong
Adam asked me to learn it for him, so I've been working at it slowly. I found this great piano karaoke version of it that lets me practice.
you know, in case you want to learn it to
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to be the most adorable BLM ever
Roxie Sky will kablamo your ass and look adorable doing it
I've just discovered Geek & Sundry and it is fantastic!
Never heard of Geek & Sundry, well, let me correct that for you.
This youtube channel is the brain child of none other than Felicia Day
PremiumYouTube channel Geek & Sundry features the best of indie geek culture and the internet's foremost geek voices. Founded by the producers of the hit web series The Guild, Geek & Sundry offers a diverse lineup of shows that create a hub for fans of comedy, gaming, comics, music, and literature around the world. Through compelling content and its powerful social media presence, the channel cultivates a thriving community amongst its viewers, allowing them to immerse themselves in nerd culture and connect with each other both online and off. Spearheaded by prominent geek figureheads, Geek & Sundry features original content by Felicia Day (The Guild, Dr. Horrible, Eureka), Wil Wheaton (Star Trek, The Big Bang Theory), VeronicaBelmont&TomMerritt (Sword&Laser),Paul& Storm (w00tstock), and Dark Horse Comics.
I first saw Felicia Day in Doctor Horrible's Sing Along Blog and loved her rendition of Penny. When I discovered her on The Guild, I was totally excited.
I very much love The Guild and can't get enough of it.
Not only can you get the latest Guild episodes on G&S, you can also check out Felicia's new blog called The Flog
Hosted by Geek Goddess Felicia Day, The FLOG is a spirited, eccentric and quirky adventure through life. Join Felicia each week as she explores new hobbies and experiences, curates links from across the web, and connects with her favorite people: her fans! New episodes every Monday
I'm constantly looking up her fave 5 and I really enjoy watching her try out new things. I even want to write to her and hope to get a letter back. But what do you say to someone as awesome as Felicia Day?
Another reason to tune into G&S is for Wil Wheaton
Yes, I said Wil Wheaton. He has been one of my geeky chrushes for many a year. I will honestly admit that he was the reason I got into Star Trek. As far as I'm concerned, he's only gotten cuter with time and I love his sense of humor and use of foul language. Every other Friday he brings us Table Top
Wil Wheaton hosts this fun, lively show where “Celebrity Poker” meets table top board games! In each episode,Wil plays a different game with celebrity guests from film,TV, and YouTube. Filled with witty banter and cheeky camaraderie, Tabletop introduces viewers to the best of tabletop gaming. New episodes every other Friday
Wil Wheaton, awesome geeky guests, board games, crazy banter... what's not to love.
There are also other shows, Sword and Laser, Written By A Kid and Dark Horse Comics, but I haven't started watching them yet.
If you're a geek, you should totally check this channel out. You won't be disappointed.
I'll leave you with this awesome music video with Felicia Day and Jason Charles Miller singing Gamer Girl, Country Boy
Ah, the Old Republic... it's one of those places in Star Wars history that I know very little about. I've read a few comics and some Wookiepedia articles about it, but so far I just haven't gotten into it. But this game makes me want to, badly!
I've spent the last few days perusing the site for it and the more I see the more I want to play, which is really unlike me, because I don't tend to be a fan of mmorpg (thanks for ruining everything, Diablo!)
I also know that if I started playing this game, I would probably never stop.
Game Overview:
Play Star Wars™: The Old Republic™ and be the hero of your own Star Wars™ saga in a story-driven massively-multiplayer online game from BioWare and LucasArts.
Explore an age thousands of years before the rise of Darth Vader when war between
the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire divides the galaxy.
Choose to be a Jedi, a Sith, or from a variety of other classic Star Wars roles, and make decisions which define your personal story and determine your path down the light or dark side of the Force. Along the way you will befriend courageous companions who will fight at your side or possibly betray you based on your actions. Together, you will battle enemies in dynamic Star Wars combat and team up with other players to overcome incredible challenges.
Join us. Your personal Star Wars saga begins in Star Wars: The Old Republic.
Game Setting:
Protected by the legendary Jedi Order, the Galactic Republic stood as a bastion of peace in the galaxy for a thousand generations. Several centuries ago, the greatest threat the galaxy has ever known emerged in the form of the dark Sith Empire. After a volatile war, the Republic emerged victorious and the Sith were assumed to be extinct. Nonetheless, the Jedi have maintained a constant vigil over the ancient Sith homeworld, Korriban, to protect the galaxy from the darkness that still resides in the planet's tombs.
Though a small group of survivors escaped to warn of the Imperial invasion, it was only a minor reprieve for the Republic. Korriban was one of several worlds to fall in the initial onslaught, and in the years that followed, the Republic suffered many more painful defeats. Emboldened by their numerous victories, the Empire soon moved to conquer the Core Worlds, luring the Republic fleet out of position and launching a surprise attack against the noble world of Alderaan.
The courageous stand on Alderaan rallied the spirits of Republic defenders across the galaxy, but the balance of the power remained in the Empire's favor. This only fueled the surprise felt when the Imperial Dark Council extended the offer to the Republic to engage in peace negotiations. Suspecting possible treachery, Republic officials agreed to meet on Alderaan, but insisted that the Jedi Order marshal all its resources to provide comprehensive security. The Jedi complied, sending most senior members of the Order to Alderaan, and leaving only a token force in the Temple on Coruscant...
After destroying the Jedi Temple and overwhelming the Republic's defenses, Imperial forces occupied Coruscant, holding the planet hostage while negotiations restarted on Alderaan. With their capital at stake, Republic officials had little choice but to agree to the Empire's terms. The Treaty of Coruscant was signed, forcing the Republic to cede control of several star systems and to acknowledge new boundaries of Imperial dominion. Though the treaty brought about an official end to the war, tensions between the two sides have remained high over the last several years, and now, a return to open war seems all but inevitable...
Poor Alderaan, that place never gets a break. I mean, a jedi/sith war and then getting blown up after they finally get back to normal.
I also find it fascinating that they had trooper armor in the old republic. I was under the impression that the clone trooper armor was based on Jango Fett's Mandolorian armor. Then again, that trooped looks suspiciously like a clone. Perhaps he found a worm hole into the past and ended up in the old republic? Who knows? Not me, that's for sure. I guess I'll have to wait and play to find out.
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