On this day 20 years ago, the events of Resident Evil 2 began.
Saturday, September 29, 2018
Friday, September 28, 2018
DaDa
Happy 35th Anniversary to the Alice Cooper album DaDa. Good album especially when you know that this was the third of his "blackout" albums which meant he was completely fucked out of his mind on alcohol and drugs specifically alcohol which meant he has no recollection of working on this album. This was thankfully his last until his sober reemergence in 1986. This would be the last album with Cooper's former guitarist and right hand man Dick Wagner though Wagner co-wrote "Might As Well Be On Mars" for Hey Stoopid.
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis - Intro
On this day 20 years ago, the events of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis began.
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
MMA Fights to Look Forward to in October 2018
MMA Fights to Look Forward to in October 2018
September 25, 2018
By Ryan Porzl
Note that at the time I release these, the full card of certain events have not been released so there may be other fights I would recommend but aren't announced until after I complete this. Also, card subject to change.
September 25, 2018
By Ryan Porzl
Note that at the time I release these, the full card of certain events have not been released so there may be other fights I would recommend but aren't announced until after I complete this. Also, card subject to change.
Monday, September 24, 2018
Finally, happy belated 25th anniversary to MMA promotion Pancrase which had it's anniversary on September 21st. Along with Shooto, Pancrase is one of the oldest MMA promotions even predating the UFC by 2 months. At Pancrase's debut event, MMA legends Ken Shamrock, Bas Rutten, Masakatsu Funaki, and Minoru Suzuki along with first ever King of Pancrase Heavyweight Champion Kazuo Takahashi & future King of the Cage Light Heavyweight Champion Vernon White all made their MMA debuts.
Sonic CD (Sega CD) Opening Sonic Boom NA Version
Again, happy 25th anniversary to the classic game Sonic the Hedgehog CD.
Arn Anderson WCW Wrestling Theme
Happy Belated Birthday to wrestling legend and enforcer of the Four Horsemen Arn Anderson who turned 60 on September 20th.
Saturday, September 22, 2018
Sonic Boom: The 25th Anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog CD
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Sonic Boom: The 25th Anniversary of Sonic the Hedgehog CD
September 20, 2018
By Ryan Porzl
Since 1991, Sonic the Hedgehog has been Sega's mascot and one of the greatest franchises in video game history. For over 27 years, the Sonic franchise has produced one classic after another with the first years being arguably being the golden age. One of the early games was Sonic the Hedgehog CD which was released on the infamous Sega CD in 1993. Now considered one of, if not, the best Sonic game in history, Sonic CD was also a highlight on the Sega CD, an add-on that had it's share of critics. Unfortunately, many probably missed the game at first due to the somewhat bad reputation of the Sega CD and people not wanting to pay the same amount for an add-on they would for the system. To celebrate the upcoming 25th anniversary, we'll take a look at Sonic the Hedgehog CD.
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Thursday, September 20, 2018
"Rocko's Modern Life" Theme Song (HQ) | Episode Opening Credits | Nick A...
Forgot but September 18th was the 25th Anniversary of Nicktoon Rocko's Modern Life.
Game Show Music - Press Your Luck Opening Theme (1983-1986)
Happy 35th Anniversary to the classic game show Press Your Luck (a.k.a. that game show with the Whammys).
"Today, these three players are out for big bucks. But they'll have to avoid the Whammy as they play the most exciting game of their lives. From Television City in Hollywood, it's time to Press Your Luck."
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Breaking The Chains
Yesterday marked the 35th Anniversary of the American release of the first Dokken album Breaking The Chains which was previously released in Europe in 1981/
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
KISS - Unmasking on MTV (1983)
On this day 35 years ago, KISS appeared on MTV without their makeup for the first time thus beginning their unmasked era. Other than the Rise To It Music Video, KISS wouldn't put the make up back on until the reunion tour in 1996. Also, awesome they got JJ Jackson to interview them.
Norifumi "Kid" Yamamoto Highlight
Very sad to hear about the death of MMA legend Kid Yamamoto who passed away last night of cancer. Yamamoto was a favorite of mine and he was only 41. I did hope he could beat it but it wasn't to be. Yamamoto was a legend of MMA who along with Urijah Faber was credited for being one of the first superstars in the lower classes and one of the best in the mid-2000s as he had it all in great wrestling, athleticism, explosiveness, & knockout power you don't see in fighters his size. I also respect him as he was one of those fighters who didn't care about size as he was a natural 135 pound bantamweight but fought as high as 155 pound lightweight. He won the K-1 HERO'S Middleweight (165.3 pounds) Grand Prix and his four second knockout over Kazuyuki Miyata is one of the greatest knockouts in history. While he did have some cans here and there, he still scored good wins over the likes of future Shooto Champion Hideki Kadowaki, Jeff Curran, Royler Gracie, Caol Uno, Genki Sudo, & Rani Yahya as well against future champions like Jadamba Narantungalag & Bibiano Fernandes early in their career and dominated future Strikeforce champion Josh Thomson before an accidentally groin shot from Thomson led the fight to a no contest. 13 years before the Conor McGregor/Floyd "Money" Mayweather boxing fight, Yamamoto's kickboxing fight with K-1 legend Masato drew over 34 million viewers on TV and help sell at least 35,000 fans to the Osaka Dome. It's sad his career didn't end on a good note as he was never the same after an ACL tear in 2008 and his DREAM & UFC runs failed all the while he never did that win in UFC. On the plus side, his legacy is secured even though he didn't reach his full potential. I can keep going on but I've went long enough. Godspeed to a legend taken way too soon.
Monday, September 17, 2018
"NWO Crash" - Theme of Masahiro Chono 蝶野 正洋
Happy 55th Birthday to wrestling legend and one of my favorites Masahiro Chono.
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Legends of the Hidden Temple: Main Theme
September 11th marked the 25th Anniversary of the classic Nickelodeon game show Legends of the Hidden Temple. Happy Anniversary.
Liddell/Ortiz III is a Bad Idea
Liddell/Ortiz III is a Bad Idea
September 13, 2018
By Ryan Porzl
In late 2009, the UFC announced Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz would coach the 11th season of the Ultimate Fighter and then face off for a third time in the main event of UFC 115 in June 2010. The fight never happened as Ortiz pulled out due to neck surgery and Liddell faced Rich Franklin who he lost to. With Liddell forced into retirement later in the year and Ortiz retiring in 2012, then went to Bellator, and then retired again in 2017, it looked like the door was shut on the third fight. Fast forward to 2018 and after being released from the UFC, Liddell not only announced his return to fighting but that a third Ortiz fight was being planned. After months of rumors, it was officially announced in August that Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions would hold the fight and that it was set for November 24th. Obviously, just about everyone except the participants see this as a horrible idea but I figure why not jump in and give reasons why this shouldn't be happening.
September 13, 2018
By Ryan Porzl
In late 2009, the UFC announced Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz would coach the 11th season of the Ultimate Fighter and then face off for a third time in the main event of UFC 115 in June 2010. The fight never happened as Ortiz pulled out due to neck surgery and Liddell faced Rich Franklin who he lost to. With Liddell forced into retirement later in the year and Ortiz retiring in 2012, then went to Bellator, and then retired again in 2017, it looked like the door was shut on the third fight. Fast forward to 2018 and after being released from the UFC, Liddell not only announced his return to fighting but that a third Ortiz fight was being planned. After months of rumors, it was officially announced in August that Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions would hold the fight and that it was set for November 24th. Obviously, just about everyone except the participants see this as a horrible idea but I figure why not jump in and give reasons why this shouldn't be happening.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Gary Moore - We Want Moore! - Murder In The Skies Live
With September 11th, it makes me think of the Gary Moore song "Murder In The Skies". I know the song is about the Russians shooting down a Korean plane (it's 35th Anniversary was back on September 1st) but despite that and the fact it was written in 1983, it can almost be a September 11th song with the chorus being
"Murder In The Skies, Came Without a Warning
Murder In The Skies, Black September Morning".
Murder In The Skies, Black September Morning".
I know Gary was Irish but it would've been interesting to do a September 11th version.
Sunday, September 9, 2018
WCW Powers of Pain 1st Theme(With Custom Tron)
Off by a few days but Happy 60th Birthday to The Barbarian, one of wrestling's more underrated big men.
Friday, September 7, 2018
Sad to hear about Burt Reynolds' death. Haven't really seen any of his movies as my fond memories are all the times Siskel & Ebert trashed his assemble line car chase films of the late 70s and early 80s. Seriously, Ebert's old reviews are still up and awesome. Also, he did Cop & a Half which lead to classic Siskel & Ebert moments as Ebert was one of the few to love it which drove Siskel absolutely nuts. Like I said a year ago, I don't know when Siskel & Ebert were funnier: trashing bad Burt Reynolds movies or bad Eddie Murphy movies.
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