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Jason Surguine

ArvaleTM, Ep. II More Screenshots and Updates

March 21, 2010

Arvale: Treasure of Memories (I still love how the acronym is ATM), Episode II is coming along quite well and just thought I’d post a few more screenshots of stuff.
Above is a pic from the icy catacombs beneath Invyl…

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More Art Sketches for Arvale TM, Episode II

March 19, 2010

Because honestly, it saves me from having to type a lot.
And gives me more time to work on finishing the game. While the artist will probably get mad at me posting his early sketches publicly, I just can’t help sharing how awesome his work is.

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A really sneaky peek of upcoming Arvale art

March 18, 2010

This, along with a lot more other great things ended up in my inbox today (some related to Arvale, others telling me about a great sale on magical pills which will make me stronger in the bedroom, which I could really use because I often get tired when doing housework… oh, oh–… that bedroom? Nevermind, [...]

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AJATT Japanese Storybook Review

March 15, 2010

I’ll jump right in. That’s a garlic bagel with a ¥60 discount.
They discount things constantly in Japan because they want their customers to feel appreciated.

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Arvale: Treasure of Memories, Episode II New Screens

March 14, 2010

Arvale:TM Episode II is coming along quite nicely and I just thought I’d share some screenshots with some of the new locales and describe some of the new features in the upcoming game.
Above is a shot from the Melonchi Mines. A mystical place where Dwarves hang out and mine precious ores all day. Why they [...]

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Natto, Fermented Beans in a Styrofoam Box Video

March 11, 2010

People were curious about what nattou (納豆) really looks like when I posted about it awhile back. So I made a video of me dissecting a container of it.
Natto is a staple food for many in Japan, especially in the Kanto region. It’s made from fermented soybeans using the bacteria called Bacillus subtilis. It’s also [...]

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Music Archive Review: Anthelion 2 Title

March 8, 2010

While going through my Music Archive, I decided to add some descriptions for each song, how it came about, what the style is, and the overall composition. But geez, there’s a lot of them. Like over 130 songs. So that would take a crap-load of time.
I figure if I do a post about a song [...]

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Down But Not Out

March 5, 2010

I had to go to the hospital yesterday (okay, two days ago) for intense back/abdominal pain.The above pic was the only one I could snap before I finally passed out. It’s from the bandage from the IV drip they put me on.
During the experience, I had a nice chat with the local police box, a [...]

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The Ones You Care About Will Hurt You the Most

March 3, 2010

Perhaps it is just me being a over-sensitive artist. But I can’t think straight if my brain is full of emotions and thoughts. So, like blowing your nose when you have a cold, I’d like to blow my brains onto this blog (got the visual? good )
A really good friend of mine recently said [...]

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3 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Real Artist For Your Project

March 2, 2010

I’m currently working with an artist on character designs and the main title screen for Arvale: Treasure of Memories, Episode II. While kicking around ideas and describing a few pictures in my head, we thought it would be a good idea for me to sketch out what I was thinking.
I’m wanting to do something with [...]

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