Spinning Wheel Brands: Snack Time... Reviewed!

I can't recall snack time being... reviewed before, but Spinning Wheel Brands dropped a supply of nom noms on us for just that very reason.

As you see here.. we were provided with Mozaicz Organic Popped Veggie & Potato Chips. That came in cheddar & salsa. The packaging says that they're made with organic olive oil, USDA Organic, and part of a Non GMO Project Verification program. I think this would definitely appeal to the foodies concerned about what's in their food. Even if its to get more information, doesn't hurt to be informed when looking for better snack time alternatives.

If I were looking for a better route to get my snack on... I wouldn't mind these (cheddar... more so). The package also shows that organic green peas are in these chips, as well as organic yellow peas, organic potatoes, and organic black beans. The cheddar ones have organic cheddar cheese according to the bag, and the salsa has organic tomatoes and organic tomatoes (according to the bag).

I can taste that they're healthier... but I wasn't turned off. I'm not a gigantic chip eater anyway (unless we're talking tortilla chips during nacho night), but these were okay to munch on.

These chips are also Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth

Certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten Free Certification Organization

Mozaics also supports The Chicago Mosaic School, which is a not-for-profit art school. I unconsciously gave the bag a thumbs up for that one (I just threw it up).

Taste 3.5 out of 5!

Hope & Sesame Organic SesameMilk was... a challenge. I'm soooo not a milk fan... at all. I can tolerate it with cereal, dipping cookies, PB&J and basically something to sip (a little of it) with the perfect match up, but... sesame milk is a no for me. I can do chocolate milk, and even plain white milk based on the conditions previously mentioned... but I couldn't do this. It wasn't a crazy taste, can't describe it... but I couldn't take more than a few sips. I guess I could taste the sesame... but... I don't want to taste sesame, so this is for the people willing to give it a go. I know someone who loves it... but that someone isn't me, so they're taking it off my hands. Enjoy!

For fans, and potential fans of this milk... the package showcases it as being Dairy Free, Soy Free, Gluten Free, and Tree Nut Free. SesameMilk is also Certified Organic, USDA Organic and it's also part of a Non GMO Project Verification program.

Something I didn't know about sesame milk is that its drought-tolerant. SesameMilk also lists that it has more Vitamin D than regular milk, no dairy allergens, or... lactose. That would be a benefit to me... its just... I don't know... it's not for me (it has to taste good to me). I do give it a thumbs up because the company supports cancer treatment research.

Taste 1.5 out of 5! (The .5 is for the contribution to cancer treatment research.)

I saved my personal favorite for last. Handfulls is awesome! As seen in the image here... the company sent two of the Crrrunch Bites! flavors and a Fusions flavor. The bbq almond tops the list, I almost ate the entire bag in one seating. They have a crunchy sweet flavor, super crunchy (they weren't playing about that).

My second is the hill country bbq blend. The pecans are maple bacon flavored, plus you get bbq CrrrunchBites almonds. I like the first one more because you get more of the almonds, but this is super good too.

The nacho flavor for me was okay, but the taste kinda sorta clashed with the almond to me. Like the other products... these are also Certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten Free Certification Organization.

Taste 5 out of 5 BBQ Almonds & Hill Country BBQ Blend!

Taste 3 out of 5 Nacho Almonds!

I think it's overall a great group of snacks for someone who really needs a healthier option and for those who don't need such. It might not seem like its a big deal, but... if you're having a get together... it would be awesome to have snacks that everyone can enjoy (some people have to be on edge about things like gluten). Not only that, the almonds are healthier alternative without tasting the part. I wouldn't think twice about buying a bag of these to munch on... and the brands give to those in need.

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ATTACK ON TITAN 2: FINAL BATTLE UPGRADE PACK

DESCRIPTION

"Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle Upgrade Pack" contains the latest content for the tactical hunting action series based on the hit anime series "Attack on Titan."

■Includes the stories from seasons 1~3 of the anime!
Includes the latest stories, which aired starting in April of 2019 (in Japan).
With situations taken from the original manga, experience the story from the same point of view as the other characters.

■Playable characters have been added!
Characters that played a major role in the 3rd season such as Kenny, Zeke, Nifa, Floch, and Caven join the battle!

■The new equipment "Thunder Spear" has been added!
Thunder Spears are powerful weapons that can be used to get you out of even the direst situations.
They are particularly effective against enemies that are tough to cut with a blade, such as the Armored Titan!

■The new equipment "Anti-personnel Omni-directional Mobility Gear" has been added!
While maintaining the thrill of omni-directional mobility from previous titles, you can enjoy all new action by shooting the enemy rather than using blades.
In addition to battling the Titans, human versus human battles also unfold!

■The new mode "Territory Recovery Mode" has been added!
A mode in which you invite your favorite characters from the original story to join your regiment, and aim to reclaim the territory beyond the walls.
You can freely set teams with combinations of characters that would be unheard of in the original story!
Increase the camaraderie among characters, and enjoy conversation events that can only be experienced in the game.

[Warning] This is update data for the game Attack on Titan 2. It will not work without the original game. 

To use these contents, the original game is required. In addition, please be sure to have the latest update for the original game prior to use.

游戏开始！

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Animation Month

游戏开始！

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Mobile Edge Deluxe Rolling Duffel... Reviewed!

Going on a trip? This just might be the duffel bag for you!

As you see... there is the main area where you can stuff things into, but the additional compartments are the things that caught my eye.

If you can't tell... this is a big duffel bag (and I mean big), just keep that in mind... because this size is also evident in the other areas. To be specific, the product dimensions (W x H x D) 26" x 15.6" x 15". The side compartments are a wonderful size. I wear size 14 shoes, and I can put a pair in one of the compartments comfortably. I like that, because I don't have to place them in the main areas with my clothing.

How can I describe the side compartment size better? Hmmm... ah yes, lets say you had a book bag and cut the main compartment in half... that's basically the size of each side compartment (they sort of look like the top half of a bookbag too). When it comes to tech... I was able to stick a pair of PuroQuiet headphones in this compartment inside of their case, two Xbox controllers, and still had room to spare. Pretty sure I could fit four Xbox controllers (without cases) + two pairs of PuroQuiet headphones (in cases) in one side compartment... if I really wanted to. So I hope this helps you visualize the space (and you have two of these compartments).

The front side of the bag has a durable meshed zipper pocket for easy access, while the backside has a pocket... for your info card (may it never gets lost in transit, but that info card can hopefully get it back to you).

Underneath the main duffel area is a lockable zipper area. Nothing wrong with added security, and when you open it up... you see a huge mesh pocket. Its actually wider than the main duffel area.

This can fit a crap load of underwear.

This area also has straps to hold your clothing down, which is great for those traveling business men and women... like my friend, Cary. He's on a plane almost every week.

This is a durable duffel with a heavy canvas exterior. The inside of the bag looks like it has a layer of material to keep moisture out, and as you see the outside bottom of the duffel has something like a thick plastic-like material (not sure what it is) that should keep the contents from getting soaked if the bag lands in something. The bottom also has these jagged teeth to prevent it from sliding while laying down. The mesh pockets also feel durable, they aren't super stringy... they're of a thicker mesh.

Unlike duffel bags I've used in the past... this one not only has the carrying handle and the shoulder strap, it also has two smooth roller blade wheels so that you can pull it. They roll with no restrictions. The pulling handle for rolling is hidden away behind a zipped area (which keeps it clean)... and you just extend it when you're ready to roll. It also has a handle on the side of the bag on one of the side compartments... so if you didn't want to extend the other handle... you get that option too.

The shoulder strap is extendable, but also... this is a durable shoulder strap and pad (which is longer than my forearm).

 

The Deluxe Rolling Duffel is priced at $129.99... which feels about right. I'd price it between $120 to $150, even if alternatives with less compartments cost more... I just figure price tags are a bit more based on the brands. Did I forget to mention that the Mobile Edge Deluxe Rolling Duffel comes with a Lifetime warranty?

One thing I'd do with this bag is add more lockable zipper pulls to it... instead of just the bottom compartment. If this bag gets a revision, this should definitely be the goal. It might look crazy to have four locks on the duffel, but at least there would be an option for the added security. Also, if you might just want to lock up one specific area that isn't the bottom compartment.

Design wise... I would also remove two of the logo's and place it in one area only (maybe on the top side near one of the compartments... almost like some golf club bags since it kinda reminds me of that).

Overall, this is a nice duffel bag. It can replace a suitcase and a standard duffel. You get the ability to pull it with ease... and you don't have to worry about carrying it when you don't have to.

Usability 5

Durability 5

Portability 5

Price 5

5 out of 5 Cool Points

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The Sinking City... Reviewed!

The Sinking City is... odd in an interesting way.

Your eyes are not playing tricks on you... things are moving in the image.

The Sinking City is an action adventure... horror game, placing you firmly into the drenched shoes of a detective by the name of... Charles Reed. In a (BioShock'sh + Silent Hill-like) world full of all types of crazy looking monsters, it doesn't hurt to have a character with special abilities and a Sherlock Holmes "Mind Palace" way of collecting evidence.

While interesting enough in terms of doing detective work, The Sinking City has moments of frustration (for me) that seem to drag on and on at times. I can't lie... I was bored and annoyed, but part of the challenge is to seek out and gather evidence (which should be more interesting to those with a major interest in detective related games, shows, and this H.P. Lovecraft story).

The detective work isn't always intriguing, until you start to build up the clues. When you start to gather those clues (look out)... that's when the game really starts to come to life and puts you hot on the trail of completing an objective.

The visuals in this game are fantastic, including the crazy looking monsters. This game also reminds me that Audio should be added in to the Visual category (Audio+Visuals) because it did a good job of delivering both (visuals more so)... and I love the way it sounds when you're onto something getting ready to solve it. You know something's getting ready to go down based on the build up. The sounds of the guns sound the best, followed by the voice overs.

One thing i'm not crazy about is how things begin to look when using retrocognition is used for too long. The detective feels like he's on one tripped out adventure with those illusions, psychosis and psychological episodes... and with the way it looks at times... i'm not that far behind).

The Sinking City takes place in the 1920s, and looks the part. Venturing into Oakmont... you can definitely tell that the sea is encroaching onto the island. You have dead sea life laying in the street... and it looks really cool in a grim way.

The monsters in this game want you as dead as the sea life (or is it sea dead?) that you come across... so beware and use your weapons wisely, bullets are currency too.

That shows how real things are, but... what doesn't help the mood are a lot of NPCs. There are people just walking around casually in this crazy place with friggin monsters running around (monsters!)... and few seem concerned that they could become a meal while going for a stroll. This takes away from the tension, which can be cool at times if you need a break from it... but i'd rather the NPCs make a mad dash for shelter or something. Even the NPCs ran in Crazy Taxi from almost two decades ago.

Replay value definitely arises with the various side quests, because it could have merely delivered the main story and left the game feeling super linear. So i'm glad they did their game justice in that regard... and did the Lovecraft fan base justice by giving more missions to serve up additional lore.

You get around 18 to 22 hours of main story, and about 35 to 40 hours of full game play if you complete all the side quests.

Another thing that adds to the replay value, are the types of... skills.

You get three different categories, which are... combat proficiency, vigor, and... mind.

Combat Proficiency... helps you improve the effectiveness of your traps, firebombs, grenades, (good old) accuracy, damage, and... guns' capacity.

Vigor skills deliver... the ability to hold more ammo, first aid, grenades, and more in your inventory. You also get reduced damage, increased melee damage, and increased health.

Mind skills deliver... increase the XP earning, increased sanity, double the rewards, and efficiency in crafting.

Tip: Start with Unnatural Recovery!

The Sinking City comes in at full retail price... which is an ambition price, but... it feels better at $49.99 to compete with some of the more polished titles.

Fun Factor 3.5

Replay Value 5

Visuals 5

Price 5

4.6 out of 5 Cool Points

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Top Audiences Last Week!

Who fought their way onto the list this week?!

United States

Germany

Ukraine
France
Romania
Australia

Spain

Japan
Russia

Canada

United Kingdom, Portugal, and Brazil came close... game on!

          

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