For those of you waiting for something out of me besides homework (I know there aren't a lot of you, but whatever), I got some things in the works. I'll be doing a monthly animated series for a certain podcast (which podcast that is is your guess), and I hope to get the pilot done soon. Also, "Platypus Flu". You'll see that soon. Not sure what it is? Good. I just made it up.

Also, do the words "The Drifter" entice you? The gears are turning on that project again. The script is almost completely done (in my mind, mind you), and my good friend Rory (yes, Rory from TSAOMAC and such), wants to do music for the project, so it's getting closer and closer to starting.

*HYPERANIMAT!ON is still on hold, but I think once 2010 rolls around, I'll be ready to make the first episode (consider the one that I've already done the pilot.) Since I already wrote up 5 episodes' worth (including the pilot), there'll be some more fun to be had with Dack and Mr. Oven Mitts soon.

Also, just wanted to mention "Red Bull Stash", the coolest viral marketing scheme EVER. Basically, Red Bull is hiding a shit-ton of cases of Red Bull Energy Shots all over the US, and on their Facebook page, you'll find an app that lets you enter your zip code, then provides the closest unclaimed Stash location, as well as a clue to find it. Nick and I went looking for one in Temple the other day, only to find one that we weren't even looking for. We then found a ton hidden around the Art Institute campus (literally, since they were all hidden in AiPH-owned buildings). Each case comes with 12 e-shots, and they're damn tasty. (I'll admit it. I love Red Bull.) Those of you in the Philly area, though, will have to compete with me, especially if you're near Center City. I got this area damn-near locked down.

Might as well mention some shit I've played/listened to/watched. "Knights in the Nightmare". Damn good DS game. Combines elements of SRPGs, action-RPGs, and bullet hells. (Yes, bullet hells.) Basically, your CURSOR takes damage, not your units. You go around the screen equipping weapons to your "Wisp", and then to an eligible unit, which will let you charge up an attack. It gets WAY complicated from here (seriously, there's a bunch of tutorials the game encourages you to go through before you even start), so check out Atlus' YouTube page or the game's page on IGN for videos detailing the game if you're interested. Also, i'm re-playing TWEWY. And LOVING it all over again.

The roomies have been watching Lost on Netflix. I've been watching on and off. I'm kind of interested now. Also, District 9 and Zombieland were great fucking movies.

Protest the Hero is quickly becoming one of my favorite bands. Their singer is kind of whiny for my taste, but DAMN are their guitarists amazing. Thankfully, there's an instrumental version of their newer album. And it is AWESOME. Here's a sample: [link] Also, Between the Buried and Me's new album, "The Great Misdirect", comes out in a scant 10 days. Halle-fuckin'-lujah. The first two tracks popped up on YouTube. (The first transitions into the second, so you might wanna load both and pause the second at the beginning and play it right at the end of the first if you want the full effect.):

-Mirrors: [link]
-Obfuscation: [link]

I also wanna mention the VGXPO this year. There wasn't too much to do, but this was my first time cosplaying. And, MAN was it fun after I got over the initial shyness. and I were Nia and Simon, respectively, from Gurren Lagann. We actually won cosplay contests! She and I won for both Best Couple and Best Anime, and she tied with a girl dressed as Rebecca Chambers for Best Female. Plus, tons of people wanted to take our pictures. Oh, and we were part of a mass Caramelldansen. In fact, someone uploaded it to YouTube...

WARNING: The following link features plenty of costumed men and women dancing to an admittedly catchy song, and will therefore most likely cause your brain to implode from awkward: [link]

Other than that, we had some fun going around the freezing-ass city and seeing all of the sights. So yeah, last weekend was a blast. And, with that, I think I've made up for about 4 months of Journal-absence. And I spent most of it NOT talking about future projects. Weeeeeeei'mlazy.