I am so fed up with Title IX tyranny in the American higher education industry. Freedom of expression and academic freedom are an endangered species in the higher education industry. Speech codes, trigger warnings, the heckler’s veto, false or malicious allegations of vague offenses, and politically correct inquisitions have become commonplace. While there are many grounds for this, the prime suspect is the dark side of Title IX, a federal statue enacted in 1972. Title IX does more harm than good.
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
2015 Year in Review
2015 has been a worrisome year to me. American Idol XIV turned out to be somewhat of a pain, when Adanna Duru and Sarina-Joi Crowe were eliminated too early, thanks to Qaasim Middleton (with the Judges' Save) and Daniel Seavey. Nick Fradiani is more of the same as the winners of American Idol VII-XI. The Voice season 9 was more of a popularity contest than a singing competition show. Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U turned out to be one of my favorite Nintendo games, as Fire Emblem got better representation than it did in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens is the best film of 2015. Jurassic World is the second best film 2015.
Sunday, November 29, 2015
American Idol is coming to an end
After one season, which will be the fifteenth season, American Idol, the show that started the reality television competition programming craze, is coming to an end. What I think led to this is the infamous outcome of the eleventh season of American Idol, when Phillip Phillips stole the title from the best singer in the history show, who is none other than the Filipino-Mexican singer Jessica Sanchez, who hails from Chula Vista, California. If Jessica Sanchez won, American Idol would not be coming to an end. I blame the White Guy With Guitar voting trend for American Idol's demise and decline. I believe that the show will land a comeback in 2027.
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Kangaroo Courts in Higher Education
There has been an epidemic of male students being railroaded out of college. Railroad in a verbal sense means to convict by manipulating the jury or the outcome or circumventing due process rights, such as denying the accused the right to defend himself or herself. Railroaded college students have had their lives ruined through false allegations of sexual assaults, carried out by college tribunals under the pressure of the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights.
Friday, July 31, 2015
Ayra from FE4 - Moveset
I find that Ayra from Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War has some unique moveset options, partly based on animations from her original game and from Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, and Fire Emblem Awakening.
Up Smash Attack: Ayra's up smash attack is based on a critical attack animation in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn.
Down Smash Attack:
Ayra's moveset is based in part on weapon use strategy when playing a Fire Emblem game, which she would start out with an Iron Sword, then Steel Sword (which is slightly longer and stronger than predecessor), then Silver Sword (which is somewhat stronger), and finally after dealing 50 hits with each, her trademark katana pictured in the supplied image in the previous post, which would last until indefinitely. The sequence would restart when she is KO'd.
Neutral Attack: Ayra's neutral chain attack would be somewhat similar to Samurai Goroh's Assist Trophy attack. Initially, the Iron Sword is used, then the Steel Sword, then the Silver Sword, then Ayra's Blade (a katana shown in the artwork in the previous post of this blog).
Side Tilt Attack: Her side tilt attack would be similar to a Myrmidon/Swordmaster attack animation in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn.
Side Smash Attack: Ayra's side smash attack is based on the Myrmidon/Swordmaster normal attack animation in Genealogy of the Holy War and Thracia 776, where she slashes in a downward arc fashion and then in an upright arc fashion.
Neutral Attack: Ayra's neutral chain attack would be somewhat similar to Samurai Goroh's Assist Trophy attack. Initially, the Iron Sword is used, then the Steel Sword, then the Silver Sword, then Ayra's Blade (a katana shown in the artwork in the previous post of this blog).
Side Tilt Attack: Her side tilt attack would be similar to a Myrmidon/Swordmaster attack animation in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn.
Side Smash Attack: Ayra's side smash attack is based on the Myrmidon/Swordmaster normal attack animation in Genealogy of the Holy War and Thracia 776, where she slashes in a downward arc fashion and then in an upright arc fashion.
Up Smash Attack: Ayra's up smash attack is based on a critical attack animation in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn.
Down Smash Attack:
Neutral Special: Astra - Ayra charges up her speed and strength, up to 10 seconds, and how long the duration of the effects depends on how long you charge it. If you tap it for only a split second, Ayra would only deal half as much damage. If you charge it for 1.5 seconds, she will deal 1.5 times as much damage. The damage dealt is multiplied by the number of seconds the Astra is charged. However, it comes with ending lag, leaving Ayra open for attack for 3-6 seconds depending on how long you charge it. If the charging is interrupted by an attack, it will reset. The effect will only last for five attacks.
Side Special: Horizontal Swipe - based on a critical attack animation in Genealogy of the Holy War and Thracia 776.
Up Special: Angular Swipe - based on a critical attack animation in Genealogy of the Holy War and Thracia 776, where a Myrmidon/Swordmaster would fly horizontally and then vertically when the attack connects. It's a perfect recovery move that combines horizontal and vertical recovery. If Ayra is knocked far away from the stage and above it or jumps under the stage, she would recover horizontally then vertically to grab the edge.
Down Special: Warp Around Counter - based on a critical attack animation in Genealogy of the Holy War and Thracia 776, when a Myrmidon/Swordmaster warps around the enemy before the attack connects. In Smash Bros., as a tradition for Fire Emblem characters, this is a melee counter move.
Pummel: Ayra impales the opponent downward. It will KO at 96%.
Up Special: Angular Swipe - based on a critical attack animation in Genealogy of the Holy War and Thracia 776, where a Myrmidon/Swordmaster would fly horizontally and then vertically when the attack connects. It's a perfect recovery move that combines horizontal and vertical recovery. If Ayra is knocked far away from the stage and above it or jumps under the stage, she would recover horizontally then vertically to grab the edge.
Down Special: Warp Around Counter - based on a critical attack animation in Genealogy of the Holy War and Thracia 776, when a Myrmidon/Swordmaster warps around the enemy before the attack connects. In Smash Bros., as a tradition for Fire Emblem characters, this is a melee counter move.
Pummel: Ayra impales the opponent downward. It will KO at 96%.
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Vote for Ayra from FE4 in Smashbros.com Fighter Ballot
The Smashbros.com fighter ballot has been going on since April 2015. It ends sometime in October 2015. I have voted for Ayra (known in Japan as Ira) from Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War to appear as an unlockable DLC fighter in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.
Ayra is most Fire Emblem fans' waifu, and would represent the Myrmidon/Swordmaster, which has unique moveset options, introduced from game to game. Another reason is that I want Fire Emblem to have a female representative with a unique moveset.
Ayra would be an unlockable DLC fighter, included in the same package as Sigurd. In her original game, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War, she was considerably difficult for Sigurd to recruit. The same could be said in Super Smash Bros. To unlock her, you would have to beat Classic mode as Sigurd at Intensity 8.0 or higher 16 times (16 times is inspired by the original game). You'll also get the "Verdane" stage, which is similar to Castle Siege. The stage will give you a warp around tour of the Kingdom of Verdane, the southernmost country of Jugdral. The Omega form of the stage would be set atop a tower in Genoa Castle. However, this stage will also be unlockable. The unlock battle against Ayra will take place on this stage. The stage will also occur in All-Star mode even before you unlock it. When you download this package, it will tell you the instructions on how to unlock Ayra. To unlock the Verdane stage, you must fight 10 battles as Ayra.
The newcomer video would show that Ayra is rescued from the Belhalla Incident in Grannvale, Jugdral, spearheaded by Lord Arvis. Sigurd is shown to be incinerated by Fala's Valflame tome. When a mage was about to use Meteor tome to decimate Ayra, Master Hand steps in saves her, taking her to the Smash Bros. battlefield. The newcomer video has a tagline, "Ayra is last in line to the battle." It also shows Ayra saying in Japanese, "Why not me?!". In the Boxing Ring stage, her title will be "Jugdrali Bloodbather."
Ayra's sword, which is sort of a Japanese sword, Her sword is a slightly longer than Marth's sword. She specializes in chaining combos. Her side-smash is a two-hit move. Her up-smash is a four-hit move. Her down-smash is a four-hit move.
If Ayra were to make it as a fighter, I predict that she would outshine Roy from Fire Emblem: Binding Blade. The Ayra amiibo would be the final amiibo to be compatible with Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. The Ayra amiibo would be an Amazon exclusive, so that it would not fall into the scalpers' hands.
The DLC package would include Ayra as a fighter, a Sigurd Mii Fighter costume, and Seliph Mii Fighter costume, trophies of Sigurd, Deirdre, Arvis, Quan, Ethlyn, Seliph, Leif, Altena, Shanan, Ulster, Larcei, Julia, and Julius; a photorealistic stage based on Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War called "Verdane", and 16 song arrangements from the game. The stage would only be available after Sigurd has beaten Classic mode at Intensity 8.0 once, and the stage would start off with only one available track. One track will be unlocked each time you beat Classic mode at Intensity 8.0 as Sigurd.
The song arrangements would be:
Ayra's default costume is based on the supplied picture below, which is what her in-game portrait is based on, and based on Fire emblem Trading Card Game series 3. Her second costume is based on the official artwork of her original game and Fire Emblem Trading Card Game series 2. Her third costume is based on Fire Emblem Trading Card Game series 1. Her fourth costume would be based on her sprite as a Myrmidon in the original game. Her fifth costume would be based her sprite as a Swordmaster in the original game. Her sixth costume is based on an alternate outfit that appeared in the Oosawa Mitsuki manga and Gekka Ginyu manga. Her seventh costume would be based on the Fire Emblem Awakening design of the Myrmidon outfit. Her eighth costume is based on the Fire Emblem Awakening design of the Swordmaster outfit, specifically this image. The ninth and sixteenth are alternate characters, who are Mareeta from Fire Emblem: Thracia 776, Fir from Fire Emblem: Binding Blade, Karla from Fire Emblem (Rekka no Ken), Marisa from Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, Mia from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, Athena from Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, and Say'ri from Fire Emblem Awakening,
Ayra's default design in Smash Bros. would be based on this:
Ayra is most Fire Emblem fans' waifu, and would represent the Myrmidon/Swordmaster, which has unique moveset options, introduced from game to game. Another reason is that I want Fire Emblem to have a female representative with a unique moveset.
Ayra would be an unlockable DLC fighter, included in the same package as Sigurd. In her original game, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War, she was considerably difficult for Sigurd to recruit. The same could be said in Super Smash Bros. To unlock her, you would have to beat Classic mode as Sigurd at Intensity 8.0 or higher 16 times (16 times is inspired by the original game). You'll also get the "Verdane" stage, which is similar to Castle Siege. The stage will give you a warp around tour of the Kingdom of Verdane, the southernmost country of Jugdral. The Omega form of the stage would be set atop a tower in Genoa Castle. However, this stage will also be unlockable. The unlock battle against Ayra will take place on this stage. The stage will also occur in All-Star mode even before you unlock it. When you download this package, it will tell you the instructions on how to unlock Ayra. To unlock the Verdane stage, you must fight 10 battles as Ayra.
The newcomer video would show that Ayra is rescued from the Belhalla Incident in Grannvale, Jugdral, spearheaded by Lord Arvis. Sigurd is shown to be incinerated by Fala's Valflame tome. When a mage was about to use Meteor tome to decimate Ayra, Master Hand steps in saves her, taking her to the Smash Bros. battlefield. The newcomer video has a tagline, "Ayra is last in line to the battle." It also shows Ayra saying in Japanese, "Why not me?!". In the Boxing Ring stage, her title will be "Jugdrali Bloodbather."
Ayra's sword, which is sort of a Japanese sword, Her sword is a slightly longer than Marth's sword. She specializes in chaining combos. Her side-smash is a two-hit move. Her up-smash is a four-hit move. Her down-smash is a four-hit move.
If Ayra were to make it as a fighter, I predict that she would outshine Roy from Fire Emblem: Binding Blade. The Ayra amiibo would be the final amiibo to be compatible with Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. The Ayra amiibo would be an Amazon exclusive, so that it would not fall into the scalpers' hands.
The DLC package would include Ayra as a fighter, a Sigurd Mii Fighter costume, and Seliph Mii Fighter costume, trophies of Sigurd, Deirdre, Arvis, Quan, Ethlyn, Seliph, Leif, Altena, Shanan, Ulster, Larcei, Julia, and Julius; a photorealistic stage based on Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War called "Verdane", and 16 song arrangements from the game. The stage would only be available after Sigurd has beaten Classic mode at Intensity 8.0 once, and the stage would start off with only one available track. One track will be unlocked each time you beat Classic mode at Intensity 8.0 as Sigurd.
The song arrangements would be:
- Birth of a Holy Knight - Fire Emblem: Geneaalogy of the Holy War - arranged by Yuka Tsujiyoko
- Maiden of the Spirit Forest - Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War - arranged by Kumi Tanioka
- Disturbance in Agustria - Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War - arranged by Michiru Yamane
- Lion King Eldigan - Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War - arranged by Yuzo Koshiro
- Door of Fate - Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War - arranged by Yuka Tsujiyoko
- Light Inheritors - Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War - arranged by Masashi Hamauzu
- Across the Desert - Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War - arranged by Michiru Yamane
- Thracia's Dragon Knights - Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War - arranged by Naoshi Mitsuda
- Side Battle - borrowed from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
- Final Holy War - Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War - arranged by Hirokazu Ando
- Base - Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 - arranged by Yuka Tsujiyoko
- Charge A - Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 - arranged by Yuka Tsujiyoko
- Battle Medley - Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 - arranged by Yuka Tsujiyoko
Ayra's default costume is based on the supplied picture below, which is what her in-game portrait is based on, and based on Fire emblem Trading Card Game series 3. Her second costume is based on the official artwork of her original game and Fire Emblem Trading Card Game series 2. Her third costume is based on Fire Emblem Trading Card Game series 1. Her fourth costume would be based on her sprite as a Myrmidon in the original game. Her fifth costume would be based her sprite as a Swordmaster in the original game. Her sixth costume is based on an alternate outfit that appeared in the Oosawa Mitsuki manga and Gekka Ginyu manga. Her seventh costume would be based on the Fire Emblem Awakening design of the Myrmidon outfit. Her eighth costume is based on the Fire Emblem Awakening design of the Swordmaster outfit, specifically this image. The ninth and sixteenth are alternate characters, who are Mareeta from Fire Emblem: Thracia 776, Fir from Fire Emblem: Binding Blade, Karla from Fire Emblem (Rekka no Ken), Marisa from Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, Mia from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, Athena from Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, and Say'ri from Fire Emblem Awakening,
Ayra's default design in Smash Bros. would be based on this:
Monday, June 29, 2015
My take on gay marriage
Last weekend, the Supreme Court upheld a decision to allow or endorse gay/lesbian marriage. However, I am opposed to gay/lesbian marriage, favoring traditional marriage. Sadly, some who are opposed to gay/lesbian marriage have been persecuted by school faculty or workforce management.
Monday, April 6, 2015
Super Smash Bros. Fighter Ballot
The Super Smash Bros. 4 fighter ballot opened after Nintendo Direct aired on April 1, 2015.
My wishlist is:
Ayra (Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War)
Sigurd (Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War)
Krystal (Star Fox Adventures)
Snake (Metal Gear series)
Adol Christin (Ys series)
My wishlist is:
Ayra (Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War)
Sigurd (Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War)
Krystal (Star Fox Adventures)
Snake (Metal Gear series)
Adol Christin (Ys series)
Thursday, March 26, 2015
I'm done with American Idol this year. My series of YouTube videos about SSB4 fighters begins.
I am done with watching American Idol this year. American Idol XIV is the worst season ever. I will forget that this season even happened. I do not want to talk about it anymore.
My series of YouTube videos dedicated to each of the 48 fighters of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U begins.
They will be published in this order (with 15-minute backing track):
Episode 1: Mario (3/28/2015) - "Super Mario World Medley"
Episode 2: Dr. Mario (4/4/2015) - "Chill v. 2 (Dr. Mario)"
Episode 3: Luigi (4/11/2015) - "Luigi's Mansion Theme"
Episode 4: Yoshi (4/18/2015) - "Yoshi's Island Remix"
Episode 5: Bowser (4/25/2015) - "Airship Theme (SMB3)"
Episode 6: Bowser, Jr. (5/2/2015) - "Fortress Boss Remix"
Episode 7: Wario (5/9/2015) - "WarioWare Inc."
Episode 8: Peach (5/16/2015) - "Title Theme/Ending (SMW)"
Episode 9: Rosalina & Luma (5/23/2015) - "Egg Planet"
Episode 10: Donkey Kong (5/30/2015) - "Jungle Hijinx"
Episode 11: Diddy Kong (6/6/2015) - "Mangrove Cove"
Episode 12: Mr. Game & Watch (6/13/2015) - "Game & Watch (Brawl)"
Episode 13: PAC-MAN (6/20/2015) - "PAC-MAN theme"
Episode 14: Duck Hunt (6/27/2015) - "Duck Hunt Medley"
Episode 15: Little Mac (7/4/2015) - "Jogging Theme"
Episode 16: R.O.B. (7/11/2015) - "Gyromite"
Episode 17: Toon Link (7/25/2015) - "Great Sea / Menu (LoZ: Wind Waker)"
Episode 18: Link (8/1/2015) - "Main Theme v.2"
Episode 19: Ganondorf (8/8/2015) - "Dark World / Dark Dungeon"
Episode 20: Sheik (8/15/2015) - "Saria's Song"
Episode 21: Zelda (8/22/2015) - "Ocarina of Time Medley"
Episode 22: Samus (8/29/2015) - "Theme of Samus (Super Metroid)"
Episode 23: Zero Suit Samus (9/5/2015) - "Pyrosphere"
Episode 24: Pit (9/12/2015) - "Overworld (Kid Icarus)"
Episode 25: Palutena (9/19/2015) - "Wrath of the Reset Bomb"
Episode 26: Dark Pit (9/26/2015) - "Dark Pit's Theme"
Episode 27: Mega Man (10/3/2015) - "Mega Man 2 Medley"
Episode 28: Kirby (10/10/2015) - "Great Cave Offensive"
Episode 29: King Dedede (10/17/2015) - "King Dedede's Theme (Brawl)"
Episode 30: Meta Knight (10/24/2015) - "Revenge of Meta Knight"
Episode 31: Sonic the Hedgehog (10/31/2015) - "Sonic Heroes"
Episode 32: Fox (11/7/2015) - "Space Armada"
Episode 33: Falco (11/14/2015) - "Area 6 / Missile Slipstream"
Episode 34: Ness (11/21/2015) - "Magicant"
Episode 35: Villager (11/28/2015) - "Plaza"
Episode 36: Olimar (12/5/2015) - "Stage Clear / Title Theme (Pikmin)"
Episode 37: Captain Falcon (12/12/2015) - "Mute City v.3"
Episode 38: Wii Fit Trainer (12/19/2015) - "Super Hoop"
Episode 39: Pikachu (12/26/2015) - "Pokémon Main Theme (Brawl)"
Episode 40: Charizard (1/2/2016) - "Elite Four"
Episode 41: Jigglypuff (1/9/2016) - "Pokéfloats"
Episode 42: Lucario (1/16/2016) - "Spear Pillar"
Episode 43: Greninja (1/23/2016) - "Pokémon X/Y Training Battle"
Episode 44: Shulk (1/30/2016) - "Gaur Plain"
Episode 45: Robin (2/6/2016) - "Id (Purpose)"
Episode 46: Ike (2/13/2016) - "Ike's Theme"
Episode 47: Marth (2/20/2016) - "Fire Emblem (Melee)"
Episode 48: Lucina (2/27/2016) - "Conquest (Ablaze)"
My series of YouTube videos dedicated to each of the 48 fighters of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U begins.
They will be published in this order (with 15-minute backing track):
Episode 1: Mario (3/28/2015) - "Super Mario World Medley"
Episode 2: Dr. Mario (4/4/2015) - "Chill v. 2 (Dr. Mario)"
Episode 3: Luigi (4/11/2015) - "Luigi's Mansion Theme"
Episode 4: Yoshi (4/18/2015) - "Yoshi's Island Remix"
Episode 5: Bowser (4/25/2015) - "Airship Theme (SMB3)"
Episode 6: Bowser, Jr. (5/2/2015) - "Fortress Boss Remix"
Episode 7: Wario (5/9/2015) - "WarioWare Inc."
Episode 8: Peach (5/16/2015) - "Title Theme/Ending (SMW)"
Episode 9: Rosalina & Luma (5/23/2015) - "Egg Planet"
Episode 10: Donkey Kong (5/30/2015) - "Jungle Hijinx"
Episode 11: Diddy Kong (6/6/2015) - "Mangrove Cove"
Episode 12: Mr. Game & Watch (6/13/2015) - "Game & Watch (Brawl)"
Episode 13: PAC-MAN (6/20/2015) - "PAC-MAN theme"
Episode 14: Duck Hunt (6/27/2015) - "Duck Hunt Medley"
Episode 15: Little Mac (7/4/2015) - "Jogging Theme"
Episode 16: R.O.B. (7/11/2015) - "Gyromite"
Episode 17: Toon Link (7/25/2015) - "Great Sea / Menu (LoZ: Wind Waker)"
Episode 18: Link (8/1/2015) - "Main Theme v.2"
Episode 19: Ganondorf (8/8/2015) - "Dark World / Dark Dungeon"
Episode 20: Sheik (8/15/2015) - "Saria's Song"
Episode 21: Zelda (8/22/2015) - "Ocarina of Time Medley"
Episode 22: Samus (8/29/2015) - "Theme of Samus (Super Metroid)"
Episode 23: Zero Suit Samus (9/5/2015) - "Pyrosphere"
Episode 24: Pit (9/12/2015) - "Overworld (Kid Icarus)"
Episode 25: Palutena (9/19/2015) - "Wrath of the Reset Bomb"
Episode 26: Dark Pit (9/26/2015) - "Dark Pit's Theme"
Episode 27: Mega Man (10/3/2015) - "Mega Man 2 Medley"
Episode 28: Kirby (10/10/2015) - "Great Cave Offensive"
Episode 29: King Dedede (10/17/2015) - "King Dedede's Theme (Brawl)"
Episode 30: Meta Knight (10/24/2015) - "Revenge of Meta Knight"
Episode 31: Sonic the Hedgehog (10/31/2015) - "Sonic Heroes"
Episode 32: Fox (11/7/2015) - "Space Armada"
Episode 33: Falco (11/14/2015) - "Area 6 / Missile Slipstream"
Episode 34: Ness (11/21/2015) - "Magicant"
Episode 35: Villager (11/28/2015) - "Plaza"
Episode 36: Olimar (12/5/2015) - "Stage Clear / Title Theme (Pikmin)"
Episode 37: Captain Falcon (12/12/2015) - "Mute City v.3"
Episode 38: Wii Fit Trainer (12/19/2015) - "Super Hoop"
Episode 39: Pikachu (12/26/2015) - "Pokémon Main Theme (Brawl)"
Episode 40: Charizard (1/2/2016) - "Elite Four"
Episode 41: Jigglypuff (1/9/2016) - "Pokéfloats"
Episode 42: Lucario (1/16/2016) - "Spear Pillar"
Episode 43: Greninja (1/23/2016) - "Pokémon X/Y Training Battle"
Episode 44: Shulk (1/30/2016) - "Gaur Plain"
Episode 45: Robin (2/6/2016) - "Id (Purpose)"
Episode 46: Ike (2/13/2016) - "Ike's Theme"
Episode 47: Marth (2/20/2016) - "Fire Emblem (Melee)"
Episode 48: Lucina (2/27/2016) - "Conquest (Ablaze)"
Sunday, February 22, 2015
American Idol XIV Top 24's Genre Listing
The contestants' "formative listening" pretty much screams what genre they are pegged as.
Guys
Adam Ezagalian
DOB: October 7, 1993
Hometown: Watangh, New York
Genres: Classical theatrical rock
Others: Musical Theater, Comedy/humor
Clark Beckham
DOB: May 15, 1992
Hometown: White House, Tennessee
Genre: Old school R&B/Soul
Others: Rock, Pop
Daniel Seavey
DOB: January 15, 1999
Hometown: Vancouver, Washington
Genres: Pop, Folk, Blue-eyed soul
Others: Contemporary Christian, Gospel
Mark Andrew
DOB: October 30, 1985
Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Genres: Psychedelic rock, blues rock, folk
Others: Outlaw country, Country/Southern rock
Michael Simeon
DOB: September 20, 1993
Hometown: Lumberton, Mississippi
Genre: Blue-eyed soul, R&B, pop
Others: Country, hip hop, gospel, Disney, contemporary Christian
Nick Fradiani
DOB: November 15, 1985
Hometown: Guilford, Connecticut
Genres: Alternative rock, post-grunge, pop rock
Others: Blues rock, folk rock
Qaasim Middleton
DOB: January 13, 1995
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Genres: Funk, Soul/R&B, jazz, hip hop
Others: Boogie, Disco
Quentin Alexander
DOB: December 11, 1994
Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana
Genres: Psychedelic rock, funk rock, neo-soul
Others: Jazz, R&B, quiet storm
Rayvon Owen
DOB: June 27, 1991
Hometown: Richmond, Virginia
Genres: Soul/R&B, Pop, Gospel
Riley Bria
DOB: September 30, 1996
Hometown: Spring Hill, Tennessee
Genres: Country, Hard rock
Others: Heavy metal, Pop punk
Savion Wright
DOB: March 13, 1992
Hometown: Jasper, Texas
Genres: Blues rock, folk rock, soft rock, blue-eyed soul, gospel
Others: Alternative rock, R&B
Trevor Douglas
DOB: January 19, 1998
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
Genres: Pop, folk, hip hop, blues rock, acoustic, blue-eyed soul
Girls
Adanna Duru
DOB: October 8, 1996
Hometown: Diamond Bar, California
Genres: Pop, R&B, Dance/EDM
Alexis Gomez
DOB: May 20, 1992
Hometown: Centerville, Ohio
Genres: Country pop
Jax Cole
DOB: January 4, 1996
Hometown: East Brunswick, New Jersey
Genres: Progressive/psychedelic/art/folk rock
Others: Pop
Joey Cook
DOB: August 2, 1991
Hometown: Woodbridge, Virginia
Genres: Jazz blues, vocal jazz, Swing
Others: Indie rock, Soul, Hair metal, Pop
Katherine Winston
DOB: June 5, 1996
Hometown: Lenox, Massachusetts
Genres: Americana, folk, indie rock, pop rock, soft rock
Others: Country pop, Country, Country rock, Soul
Loren Lott
DOB: September 9, 1992
Hometown: San Diego, California
Genres: R&B, pop
Others: Disney, classical
Lovey James
DOB: November 15, 1997
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Genres: Pop, R&B
Others: Doo-wop, Country, Showtunes
Maddie Walker
DOB: January 30, 1998
Hometown: Ankeny, Iowa
Genres: 2000s+ country pop
Sarina Joi-Crowe:
DOB: June 27, 1995
Hometown: Columbia, Tennessee
Genres: Pop, jazz, pop rock, R&B, soul, gospel
Others: Traditional pop
Shannon Berthiaume
DOB: June 1, 1997
Hometown: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Genres: Rock, Soul
Others: Country, Alternative Metal, Hip Hop, Neo Soul
Shi Scott
DOB: May 4, 1995
Hometown: Belcamp, Maryland
Genres: Funk, retro soul, jazz
Others: R&B, progressive rock
Tyanna Jones
DOB: February 24, 1998
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida
Genres: Gospel, R&B/Soul
Others: Pop
Top 12
Who I think will make the top 12 are Clark Beckham, Daniel Seavey, Nick Fradiani, Qaasim Middleton, Quentin Alexander, Rayvon Owen, Adanna Duru, Jax Cole, Joey Cook, Loren Lott, Sarina-Joi Crowe, and Tyanna Jones.
Guys
Adam Ezagalian
DOB: October 7, 1993
Hometown: Watangh, New York
Genres: Classical theatrical rock
Others: Musical Theater, Comedy/humor
Clark Beckham
DOB: May 15, 1992
Hometown: White House, Tennessee
Genre: Old school R&B/Soul
Others: Rock, Pop
Daniel Seavey
DOB: January 15, 1999
Hometown: Vancouver, Washington
Genres: Pop, Folk, Blue-eyed soul
Others: Contemporary Christian, Gospel
Mark Andrew
DOB: October 30, 1985
Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Genres: Psychedelic rock, blues rock, folk
Others: Outlaw country, Country/Southern rock
Michael Simeon
DOB: September 20, 1993
Hometown: Lumberton, Mississippi
Genre: Blue-eyed soul, R&B, pop
Others: Country, hip hop, gospel, Disney, contemporary Christian
Nick Fradiani
DOB: November 15, 1985
Hometown: Guilford, Connecticut
Genres: Alternative rock, post-grunge, pop rock
Others: Blues rock, folk rock
Qaasim Middleton
DOB: January 13, 1995
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Genres: Funk, Soul/R&B, jazz, hip hop
Others: Boogie, Disco
Quentin Alexander
DOB: December 11, 1994
Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana
Genres: Psychedelic rock, funk rock, neo-soul
Others: Jazz, R&B, quiet storm
Rayvon Owen
DOB: June 27, 1991
Hometown: Richmond, Virginia
Genres: Soul/R&B, Pop, Gospel
Riley Bria
DOB: September 30, 1996
Hometown: Spring Hill, Tennessee
Genres: Country, Hard rock
Others: Heavy metal, Pop punk
Savion Wright
DOB: March 13, 1992
Hometown: Jasper, Texas
Genres: Blues rock, folk rock, soft rock, blue-eyed soul, gospel
Others: Alternative rock, R&B
Trevor Douglas
DOB: January 19, 1998
Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
Genres: Pop, folk, hip hop, blues rock, acoustic, blue-eyed soul
Girls
Adanna Duru
DOB: October 8, 1996
Hometown: Diamond Bar, California
Genres: Pop, R&B, Dance/EDM
Alexis Gomez
DOB: May 20, 1992
Hometown: Centerville, Ohio
Genres: Country pop
Jax Cole
DOB: January 4, 1996
Hometown: East Brunswick, New Jersey
Genres: Progressive/psychedelic/art/folk rock
Others: Pop
Joey Cook
DOB: August 2, 1991
Hometown: Woodbridge, Virginia
Genres: Jazz blues, vocal jazz, Swing
Others: Indie rock, Soul, Hair metal, Pop
Katherine Winston
DOB: June 5, 1996
Hometown: Lenox, Massachusetts
Genres: Americana, folk, indie rock, pop rock, soft rock
Others: Country pop, Country, Country rock, Soul
Loren Lott
DOB: September 9, 1992
Hometown: San Diego, California
Genres: R&B, pop
Others: Disney, classical
Lovey James
DOB: November 15, 1997
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Genres: Pop, R&B
Others: Doo-wop, Country, Showtunes
Maddie Walker
DOB: January 30, 1998
Hometown: Ankeny, Iowa
Genres: 2000s+ country pop
Sarina Joi-Crowe:
DOB: June 27, 1995
Hometown: Columbia, Tennessee
Genres: Pop, jazz, pop rock, R&B, soul, gospel
Others: Traditional pop
Shannon Berthiaume
DOB: June 1, 1997
Hometown: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Genres: Rock, Soul
Others: Country, Alternative Metal, Hip Hop, Neo Soul
Shi Scott
DOB: May 4, 1995
Hometown: Belcamp, Maryland
Genres: Funk, retro soul, jazz
Others: R&B, progressive rock
Tyanna Jones
DOB: February 24, 1998
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida
Genres: Gospel, R&B/Soul
Others: Pop
Top 12
Who I think will make the top 12 are Clark Beckham, Daniel Seavey, Nick Fradiani, Qaasim Middleton, Quentin Alexander, Rayvon Owen, Adanna Duru, Jax Cole, Joey Cook, Loren Lott, Sarina-Joi Crowe, and Tyanna Jones.
Top 12 American Idol XIV Female Song Choices
Here are the song choices of the female semifinalists of American Idol XIV:
Adanna Duru - "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit/Jesse Glynne - Advanced to top 16
Alexis Gomez (with guitar) - "Gunpowder And Lead" by Miranda Lambert - Advanced to top 16
Jackie Cole (A.K.A. Jax) - "Bang, Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" by Cher - Advanced to top 16
Joey Cook (with accordion) - "Somebody Like You" by Keith Urban * - Advanced to top 16
Katherine Winston - "Safe And Sound" by The Civil Wars/Taylor Swift - Eliminated
Loren Lott - "Note To God" by JoJo - Advanced to top 16
Lovey James - "Love Runs Out" by OneRepublic - Eliminated
Maddie Walker - "Love Gets Me Everytime" by Shania Twain - Advanced to top 16
Sarina-Joi Crowe - "Mamma Knows Best" by Jessie J. - Advanced to top 16
Shannon Berthiaume - "Who Knew" by Pink - Eliminated
Shaina "Shi" Scott - "Umbrella" by Rihanna/Jay-Z - Eliminated
Tyanna Jones - "Lips Are Movin'" by Meghan Trainor - Advanced to top 16
* received the only standing ovation by a judge (Keith Urban)
Who I think will be eliminated are Alexis Gomez, Katherine Winston, Shi Scott, and Shannon Berthiaume.
Update: Of the female contestants, who were actually eliminated are Shannon Berthiaume, Lovey James, Shi Scott, and Katherine Winston.
Adanna Duru - "Rather Be" by Clean Bandit/Jesse Glynne - Advanced to top 16
Alexis Gomez (with guitar) - "Gunpowder And Lead" by Miranda Lambert - Advanced to top 16
Jackie Cole (A.K.A. Jax) - "Bang, Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)" by Cher - Advanced to top 16
Joey Cook (with accordion) - "Somebody Like You" by Keith Urban * - Advanced to top 16
Katherine Winston - "Safe And Sound" by The Civil Wars/Taylor Swift - Eliminated
Loren Lott - "Note To God" by JoJo - Advanced to top 16
Lovey James - "Love Runs Out" by OneRepublic - Eliminated
Maddie Walker - "Love Gets Me Everytime" by Shania Twain - Advanced to top 16
Sarina-Joi Crowe - "Mamma Knows Best" by Jessie J. - Advanced to top 16
Shannon Berthiaume - "Who Knew" by Pink - Eliminated
Shaina "Shi" Scott - "Umbrella" by Rihanna/Jay-Z - Eliminated
Tyanna Jones - "Lips Are Movin'" by Meghan Trainor - Advanced to top 16
* received the only standing ovation by a judge (Keith Urban)
Who I think will be eliminated are Alexis Gomez, Katherine Winston, Shi Scott, and Shannon Berthiaume.
Update: Of the female contestants, who were actually eliminated are Shannon Berthiaume, Lovey James, Shi Scott, and Katherine Winston.
Saturday, February 21, 2015
American Idol XIV: Top 12 Male Song Choices
The top 24 semifinal performance shows of American Idol XIV have been taped on February 19, 2015. Here are the song choices of the male contestants:
Adam Ezegelian - "I Wanna Rock" by Twisted Sister - Advanced to top 16
Clark Beckham - "When A Man Loves A Woman" by Percy Sledge * - Advanced to top 16
Daniel Seavey (with mandolin) - "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz - Advanced to top 16
Mark Andrew Pudas (with guitar) - "The Weight" by The Band - Advanced to top 16
Michael Simeon Smith - "How Am I Suppose To Live Without You" by Michael Bolton - Eliminated
Nick Fradiani, Jr. (with guitar) - "Thinking About You" by Ed Sheeran - Advanced to top 16
Qaasim Middleton - "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson/Bruno Mars - Advanced to top 16
Quentin Alexander - "I Put A Spell On You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins - Advanced to top 16
Rayvon Owen - "Jealous" by Nick Jonas - Advanced to top 16
Riley Bria (with guitar) - "Homeboy" by Eric Church - Eliminated
Savion Wright (with guitar) - "Hey, Soul Sister" by Train - Eliminated
Trevor Douglas Haueisen (with guitar) - "Best I Ever Had" by Gavin DeGraw - Eliminated
* received the only standing ovation by a judge (Keith Urban)
Who I think will be eliminated are Daniel Seavey, Mark Andrew, Trevor Douglas, and Michael Simeon.
Update: Of the male contestants, who are actually eliminated are Riley Bria, Trevor Douglas, Michael Simeon, and Savion Wright.
Adam Ezegelian - "I Wanna Rock" by Twisted Sister - Advanced to top 16
Clark Beckham - "When A Man Loves A Woman" by Percy Sledge * - Advanced to top 16
Daniel Seavey (with mandolin) - "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz - Advanced to top 16
Mark Andrew Pudas (with guitar) - "The Weight" by The Band - Advanced to top 16
Michael Simeon Smith - "How Am I Suppose To Live Without You" by Michael Bolton - Eliminated
Nick Fradiani, Jr. (with guitar) - "Thinking About You" by Ed Sheeran - Advanced to top 16
Qaasim Middleton - "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson/Bruno Mars - Advanced to top 16
Quentin Alexander - "I Put A Spell On You" by Screamin' Jay Hawkins - Advanced to top 16
Rayvon Owen - "Jealous" by Nick Jonas - Advanced to top 16
Riley Bria (with guitar) - "Homeboy" by Eric Church - Eliminated
Savion Wright (with guitar) - "Hey, Soul Sister" by Train - Eliminated
Trevor Douglas Haueisen (with guitar) - "Best I Ever Had" by Gavin DeGraw - Eliminated
* received the only standing ovation by a judge (Keith Urban)
Who I think will be eliminated are Daniel Seavey, Mark Andrew, Trevor Douglas, and Michael Simeon.
Update: Of the male contestants, who are actually eliminated are Riley Bria, Trevor Douglas, Michael Simeon, and Savion Wright.
Friday, January 30, 2015
My Super Smash Bros. 4 Rankings: #45 Yoshi
Ranking at #45 on my Super Smash Bros. 4 fighter rankings is Yoshi, who is chronologically the sixth member of the original 12. He made his debut in the 1990 SNES launch title Super Mario World. His original role was Mario's steed. In that game, he was trapped in an egg by Bowser, but he was freed by Mario. He was on a quest to rescue the seven baby Yoshis, who were abducted by the Koopalings. Yoshi is the second most popular Nintendo character in Japan, second only to Mario. I am certainly not a big fan of Yoshi for several reasons. Most of his games have very childish presentations. He reminds me of Lip from Panel de Pon, my least favorite Nintendo character. He symbolizes fertility, as the Yoshi franchise insignia suggests. Yoshi has appeared in a huge number of video games. He is the cutest Nintendo character ever. In the Super Smash Bros. series, he is not recommended for Super Smash Bros. novices.
The Yoshi species goes all the back before Mario's time. The prequel, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island focuses on the Yoshi species' past. Yoshis come in different colors, with green being the most common, and white being the rarest. Green, red, yellow, and blue Yoshis were the original four Yoshi colors, introduced in Super Mario World. Pink, cyan, brown, and purple Yoshi were introduced in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. Orange, black, and white Yoshi were introduced in Yoshi's Story, where video game musician Kazumi Totaka provided the voice for the Yoshi species.
The creation of Yoshi was triggered shortly after the original release of NES classic Super Mario Bros., a true classic (selling over 300 million copies). Shigeru Miyamoto stated that Yoshi was created, the Nintendo staff wanted Mario to ride a dinosaur. That feat was technically impossible until the SNES was developed.
The Yoshi species goes all the back before Mario's time. The prequel, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island focuses on the Yoshi species' past. Yoshis come in different colors, with green being the most common, and white being the rarest. Green, red, yellow, and blue Yoshis were the original four Yoshi colors, introduced in Super Mario World. Pink, cyan, brown, and purple Yoshi were introduced in Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. Orange, black, and white Yoshi were introduced in Yoshi's Story, where video game musician Kazumi Totaka provided the voice for the Yoshi species.
The creation of Yoshi was triggered shortly after the original release of NES classic Super Mario Bros., a true classic (selling over 300 million copies). Shigeru Miyamoto stated that Yoshi was created, the Nintendo staff wanted Mario to ride a dinosaur. That feat was technically impossible until the SNES was developed.
My Super Smash Bros. 4 Rankings: #46 Jigglypuff
Earlier tonight, I beat Classic Mode and All-Star mode as Jigglypuff, whom I have ranked at number #45 out of 48. Jigglypuff, who made its debut in Pokémon Red and Blue, is too light weight, and it gets knocked out instantly when its shield is broken. Jigglypuff is recommended for veteran Super Smash Bros. players.
My Super Smash Bros. 4 Rankings: #47 Wario
Next, at number 48, on my fighter rankings on Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii is Wario. He made his debut as a villain in Super Mario Land 2: The 6 Golden Coins. He later established his own franchise. He hates Mario and loves money; he is so materialistic.
The top 24 of American Idol season XIV
The American Idol XIV live shows begin February 25
The top 24 of American Idol XIV, according to theidolpad.net spoilers are:
Males (alphabetically by last name):
Quentin Alexander
Clark Beckham
Riley Bria (Nashville auditions)
Adam Ezeglian (New York auditions)
Nick Fradiani, Jr.
Trevor Douglas Haueisen
Qaasim Middleton (New York auditions)
Rayvon Owen (San Francisco auditions)
Mark Andrew Pudas
Daniel Seavey (San Francisco auditions)
Michael Simeon Smith (American Idol XIII Green Mile)
Savion Wright (American Idol XIII Green Mile)
Females (alphabetically by last name):
Shannon Berthiaume
Jackie Cole (AKA Jax)
Joey Cook
Sarina Joi-Crowe (American Idol X Hollywood, American Idol XII Hollywood, American Idol XIII Green Mile)
Adanna Duru (The Voice Season 3 Battle Round) (San Francisco auditions)
Alexis Gomez
Lovey James
Tyanna Jones (San Francisco auditions)
Loren Lott (Nashville auditions)
Shaina "Shi" Scott (New York auditions)
Maddie Walker (American Idol XIII Green Mile)
Katherine Winston
I am pulling for Sarina Joi Crowe.
The top 24 of American Idol XIV, according to theidolpad.net spoilers are:
Males (alphabetically by last name):
Quentin Alexander
Clark Beckham
Riley Bria (Nashville auditions)
Adam Ezeglian (New York auditions)
Nick Fradiani, Jr.
Trevor Douglas Haueisen
Qaasim Middleton (New York auditions)
Rayvon Owen (San Francisco auditions)
Mark Andrew Pudas
Daniel Seavey (San Francisco auditions)
Michael Simeon Smith (American Idol XIII Green Mile)
Savion Wright (American Idol XIII Green Mile)
Females (alphabetically by last name):
Shannon Berthiaume
Jackie Cole (AKA Jax)
Joey Cook
Sarina Joi-Crowe (American Idol X Hollywood, American Idol XII Hollywood, American Idol XIII Green Mile)
Adanna Duru (The Voice Season 3 Battle Round) (San Francisco auditions)
Alexis Gomez
Lovey James
Tyanna Jones (San Francisco auditions)
Loren Lott (Nashville auditions)
Shaina "Shi" Scott (New York auditions)
Maddie Walker (American Idol XIII Green Mile)
Katherine Winston
I am pulling for Sarina Joi Crowe.
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