Last datatrack

1. The Story of Khale: I just saw the two episodes that were made, and they were spectacular and shows that westerners can still animate well. I think that Legendary Frog, Hans van Haarken, and Notorious could learn something from LeafWorthy's series. I hope Leaf doesn't cancel it or do something that will turn it into a shitpile.

2. Kirby: I like Kirby and the rest of the various characters in that franchise, but I think it's time Nintendo and Hal Labs found a way to re-invent the pink puff-ball. The anime was alright, but suffered from being too repetitive. Kirby Air Ride, while not up to par with the Wind Waker and both of the Metroid Prime games, proved that Kirby has some fully 3d potential.

3. Oddworld (continued from DT 6): I loved Abe's Oddysee, Abe's Exodus, and Munch's Oddysee as much as I do Nintendo. Even though lampooning consumerism is lame now, there was something about posessing Sligs and what not. As for the upcoming movie, I hope that Lorne Lanning and the Oddworld gang don't fuck it up. Fun Fact: Aside from being the creator of the series, Lorne did most of the character voices.

4. Halo: I liked playing the first one, but I haven't played the second or third. However, this series just lacked the charm that Goldeneye for the N64 had. I hope that Microsoft doesn't turn this into a pointless, greedy series like those sports simulators that EA re-releases every year. As for the flak it gets, I can see where those who downrate it are coming form. However, how come it's ok to trash Halo, but not Half-Life or Grand Theft Auto?

5. Fine art: I love old paintings and what not, but I am getting sick of people using fine art to advance their biased agendas and the rest of us. This, of course, is why I love stuff like Yes, It Doesn't because it proves that art does not need the pretension that is associated with it. I like to draw and paint, but the pretentious atmosphere that surrounds fine art makes me want to puke bile.

6. YouTube Poop: I hate these damned videos more than certain animators toward sprite movies. They aren't funny at all and this is coming from someone who likes crude, leud, and rude humor. I'd rather take Link's Quest For Ass, Rats on Cocaine, or The Lloyds over any YTP video any day. If you're going to do something based on the SMB Super Show, et al; take a good look at Clark Lybeck's "The Color of Envy."

7. Mike Judge: I love Beavis and Butt-Head and it could have lasted for another year. I thought King of the Hill was alright and better than Family Guy and Futurama. I also liked Office Space. However, I don't know what to think about The Goode Family so far.

8. CastleVania: I thought CV 64 turned out alright and I liked Super CastleVania 4. Beside that, I think it's time for Konami to find someone else to do CastleVania. Just how many times do they have to use the Symphony of the Night formula and graphics? The series has potential beyond 2D, but Konami has yet to harness it.