Raymond Padilla

Vaping Diaries #100: Indigo Vapor Review

Indigo Vapor gets a lot of hype for its tobacco juices, from fans of naturally-extracted tobaccos as well as fans of synthetic tobaccos. I recently vaped Indigo Vapor’s Indigo Classic, Indigo RY, and Captain Oohrah juices and was very, very impressed. The company serves up complex concoctions with tobacco bases that are cut above most lab-made tobacco e-liquids.

Indigo Vapor juices come in clear glass bottles with dripper caps. The bottles are secured with rubber bands and placed in bubble wrap. As an added bonus, you get lollipops with your Indigo Vapor e-liquids. As you know, lollipops are awesome.

The solid packaging job is a nice touch, but what’s most important are the juices themselves. These Indigo Vapor e-liquids are high-quality blends that exceeded my expectations. Read on for the flavor breakdowns and steeping notes.

Indigo Classic: A “classic” RY4 from an American e-liquid company is unusual; most offer “modern” RY4s that emphasize the sweet flavors. This is a classic RY4 that’s done well — very, very well in fact. It has a great tobacco taste that blends together nicely with the caramel and vanilla flavors. Unlike most American RY4s, this juice isn’t dominated by one particularly flavor. Instead, it blends together nicely for an enjoyably balanced vape. Those accustomed to modern RY4s might find the balance almost too good since the flavor isn’t in your face like with many Western RY4s. Those that enjoy classic RY4s will be very surprised that an American company pulled of an Asian-style RY4 so well.

This juice vapes very cleanly and is suitable for any type of juice delivery system. It tastes good fresh and starts to blossom after 10 days of steeping.

Indigo RY: While this juice has more in common with other Western RY4s, it still stands out for its quality and balance. It’s definitely sweeter than its sister juice, but not nearly as sweet as many American RY4s. The stronger caramel and vanilla flavors are complemented by a touch of cocoa, giving the juice a unique twist. The tobacco is very, very good. While I generally prefer Janty DK RY4 and RY4s made with naturally-extracted tobacco over Western RY4s, I very much enjoyed this Indigo Vapor juice. It’s easily one of the best modern RY4s I’ve had. It has elements that will appeal to fans of both classic and modern RY4s. Indigo Vapor did a great job at making Indigo RY a standout juice in a crowded market.

This juice vapes very cleanly and is suitable for any type of juice delivery system. It tastes good fresh and starts to blossom after 10 days of steeping.

Captain Oohrah: This tobacco e-liquid surprised me. I love juices made with naturally-extracted tobacco and have middling or low expectations for “lab-bacco” juices. Captain Oohrah is a wonderfully complex mix of Indigo Vapor’s Captain Ron and Oohrah juices. You get multiple tobaccos, banana, coconut, graham, cocoa, and more that mix together beautifully. The tobacco in this is so good that I could see some vapers mistaking it for a naturally-extracted tobacco blend. For me, the tobaccos were that stars of the show, but numerous complementary notes fused together for a very unique vape. While I greatly enjoyed all three of these Indigo Vapor juices, Captain Oohrah was my favorite and made me want to explore Indigo Vapor’s other tobacco offerings.

This juice vapes very cleanly and is suitable for any type of juice delivery system. It tastes good fresh and starts to blossom after 14 days of steeping.

Steeping Notes
On the advice of Wlad from Ahlusion, I’ve been trying a new steeping method starting December 27, 2012. When the e-liquids arrive, I leave them uncapped for five minutes. Previously, I left them uncapped for about two days. After the liquids are given a few minutes to oxidize, the caps are put back on. The bottles are shaken every day for at least two weeks before vaping.

Indigo Classic
50/50 PG/VG ratio, 6mg nicotine
Born On: May 22, 2013
Uncapped: May 24, 2013 5:11PM
Vaped: July 30 – August 7, 2013

Indigo RY
50/50 PG/VG ratio, 6mg nicotine
Born On: May 22, 2013
Uncapped: May 24, 2013 5:11PM
Vaped: July 30 – August 7, 2013

Captain Oohrah
50/50 PG/VG ratio, 6mg nicotine
Born On: May 22, 2013
Uncapped: May 24, 2013 5:11PM
Vaped: July 30 – August 7, 2013

Review Process (Updated February 17, 2013)
RPad.TV e-liquid reviews focus on the flavor of the e-liquids, since throat hit and vapor production can be altered by the PG/VG ratio and nicotine level selected. Each juice is vaped over a period of days in an atomizer, a cartomizer/tank setup, and a clearomizer. The exception is naturally-extracted tobacco (NET) juice; since those are known to clog up cartomizers quickly, those are vaped in atomizers and clearomizers.

Vaping Diaries #99: Phantom Mod v2 Review

The Phantom Mod v2 by AD Vaping has what many vapers have come to expect from Filipino mechanical mods — unique looks and strong performance. What it doesn’t have is a high price tag. In America, many Filipino mods costs between $180-$250 at retail. In the Philippines, the Phantom Mod v2 retails for 2,500 pesos, which is around $57. If you’ve always wanted a hard-hitting Pinoy mod but were put off by the prices then the Phantom Mod v2 could be just what you’re looking for. Here’s my rundown of the Phantom Mod v2 after using it for several weeks.

Build Quality and Construction: The Phantom Mod v2 is primarily made from stainless steel. The main tubes have a brushed finish, while the top and bottom caps have a polished finish. The upper tube has two vent holes to help heat dissipation. The main tubes have fine grooves, which give them a shiny appearance while warding off fingerprints.

The pins are made from copper, which is one of the best metals for conductivity. The upper-pin floats, allowing a wide variety of atomizers to sit flush on the mod. I used the Phantom Mod v2 with a Jeyps Nimbus, a Grand Vapor Trident, and a Kebo “The Russian” atomizers; all of them sit flush on the mod. Silver pins are available as a premium option for even higher performance. Unfortunately, I was not able to test the silver pins at this time.

The mod’s threads were mostly good. The top cap and the main body screwed in smoothly. The bottom cap was slightly rough, but totally acceptable considering the price.

The materials used to make this mod are great and the overall build quality is very good. The Phantom Mod v2 doesn’t have the cleanest lines and smoothest threads, but for the price you’re getting a lot of mod for your money.

Ergonomics and Design: The Phantom Mod v2 uses a telescoping design that accommodates batteries as small as 18350 and as large as 18650. It works with an Evolv Kick using 18350 or 18490 batteries. I used the mod with a relatively thin Sony 18650 VTC3 and a thicker Panasonic NCR18650B. The Panasonic battery can be too thick for some mechanical mods, but it worked in this one just fine.

The lower tube of the Phantom Mod v2 has an interesting design. Some people call it a “palm tree” shape, but I like to say that it’s ribbed…for your pleasure. The grooves make holding the mod easier for people that like to hit the firing button with their pinky finger. Personally, I think it looks cool and distinct. Practically, I don’t see the ribbing as a big help with ergonomics because…

…the mod’s firing button is tight. It uses a heavy spring, which makes for some firm action. Button action is subjective, so some people will like it and some people won’t. Although the spring loosened up a tiny bit after several weeks of use, the action was still on the heavy side. If you’re the kind of vaper that likes a firing button that requires a light touch then you probably won’t like using the Phantom Mod v2.

The Phantom Mod v2 doesn’t have a locking ring, but I found it wasn’t necessary considering that the button throw is long and the spring action is heavy. This is one of two mechs that I have that doesn’t have a locking ring and it’s nice to be able to mindlessly place a mod on a table without having to worry about it firing. You also don’t have to worry about the Phantom Mod v2 going off in your pocket, bag, or purse. Although it’s possible that it can fire under those conditions, it’s highly unlikely.

While I loved the appearance of the Phantom Mod v2’s brushed steel, the industrial design was merely okay for me. I found it generally attractive, but it didn’t wow me by any means. Design is totally subjective though; check out the images in the review video to see if this mod’s appearance works for you.

Performance: The Phantom Mod v2 hits fairly hard, which is expected from a mod that uses copper pins. Performance was strong using setups from 0.5 ohms to 1.2 ohms. There are many mods that hit harder, but most of those use more expensive pin materials and/or designs that limit voltage loss. For the price (there’s that line again), the Phantom Mod v2 offers quality performance.

Verdict: There’s a lot to love about the Phantom Mod v2. It’s made from quality materials, it has a unique design, and it performs well. With the large amount of Chinese clones flooding the market, it’s refreshing to see an original product that’s sold at an inexpensive price. If you’re looking for a starter mod and want to support an original maker or if you have a bunch of mods and are looking for a “beater” (i.e. drinking mod!) then the Phantom Mod v2 is a great choice. That’s the good news.

The bad news is that American retailers can get…creative with Phantom Mod v2 pricing. While it retails in the Philippines for roughly $57, don’t expect that price here. Of course retail markups and import costs are expected, but some retailers push the envelope a bit too far. $100 or so is a fair price for the Phantom Mod v2 in America. When it gets into the $120 to $140 range, that’s when the Phantom Mod v2’s value isn’t as great; you can get a nicer and better performing Pinoy mod for a little bit more money.

If you can find a Phantom Mod v2 for a $100 or less then I recommend picking one up. It’s a nice mod that offers good performance. While I have a bunch of nicer and more expensive mods in my arsenal, I use my Phantom Mod v2 a lot. It performs well and looks good, but it’s inexpensive enough that I don’t worry about dinging it up. For people that have moral issues with cloning (vaping products, not animals), you can feel good about your money supporting an original product from the original maker.

Sunday Housekeeping

Sorry I’ve been MIA! Last week was kind of nuts. I had some consulting work for a large company and that meant giving the same presentation four times to four different groups of suits. It was repetitive, but it was a paycheck. I also had a lovely out-of-town visitor from New York. It was wonderful catching up with her. Lastly, I have a bunch of assorted health issue. I have an infection on the outside of my ear that may or may not be a big deal. Between the location of the infection and the antibiotics I’m taking, equilibrium has been an issue. It’s like having one of the side effects of being drunk without the benefits of being drunk. The meds seem to be working and hopefully it’s just a simple thing that will go away soon. The other deal is that I have a growth underneath one of my fingernails. I was told that it needs to be removed and that a biopsy has to be performed to make sure it’s not cancerous. For someone that makes money playing games and typing, having hand surgery is scary in general. If it turns out that I’m dying because of finger cancer then…I’ll just have to laugh. That’s just silly. :)

Vaping Diaries #98: Highbrow Vapor Review II

Earlier in the year, I reviewed three Highbrow Vapor e-liquids and was very impressed. I recently vaped three juices from Highbrow Vapor — Exotic Blend, Menthol, and Peach Thymbra — and the results were mixed. All three are high-quality juices and very distinct, but flavor-wise they were all over the place for me. That said, there’s a chance that all three could be what you’re looking for.

Highbrow Vapor e-liquids come in sturdy PET bottles, which I prefer over LDPE bottles. The bottles are covered in plastic and wrapping paper, tied together with decorative green string for a classy look. The package comes in a bubble-wrap envelope. The company does a good job at protecting the bottles while offering charming presentation. Highbrow Vapor juices are fairly priced at $15.00 for a 30ml bottle.

Here are the flavor breakdowns and steeping notes.

Exotic Blend: This is a cigarette-style tobacco e-liquid that’s very distinct, but also very polarizing. Exotic Blend is very much a love-it-or-hate-it juice. It’s almost like Highbrow Vapor tried to approximate the gruff ashiness of a burning tobacco cigarette. It offers an earthy flavor with a pine-seed taste. Most of the naturally-extracted tobacco e-liquids I enjoy use pipe or cigar tobaccos, so this one was definitely out of my wheelhouse. I thought I’d love Exotic Blends since I love tobacco e-liquids and have been very impressed with Highbrow Vapor. While this e-liquid is certainly unique, it’s not what I enjoy in a tobacco vape. Having said that, there are a lot of vapers that miss the “burning” taste of tobaccos cigarettes and this juice could be a great substitute for them.

This juice is moderately heavy on coils. You can vape it in a carto/tank, but don’t expect long life. A month or more of steeping helps cut down on the pine seed and gruff flavors.

Menthol: While Exotic Blend on its own wasn’t to my liking, I actually liked Menthol. It uses Exotic Blend with crushed menthol crystals. The menthol is strong and very refreshing, but it also counteracts some of the coarse qualities and the pine-seed flavor of Exotic Blend. It’s funny how an extra ingredient can change an entire recipe and that’s exactly what happened with Highbrow Vapor Menthol. It just had a better balance for my tastes. I didn’t love it, but I found it much more enjoyable that its sister juice. Again, this could possibly be a great choice for people that smoked menthol cigarettes and miss the “burning” taste.

Like its sister juice, Menthol is moderately heavy on coils. You can vape it in a carto/tank, but don’t expect long life. A month or more of steeping helps cut down on the pine seed and gruff flavors.

Peach Thymbra: After my first Highbrow Vapor review, my expectations for the company were pretty high. This juice exceeded those expectations. If you’ve read or watched my reviews then you know that I love natural peach flavors and dislike Gummi Rings peach flavors. Peach Thymbra is easily one of the best peach e-liquids I’ve ever had, with a slightly tangy, wonderfully clean, and utterly delicious peach taste. Highbrow Vapor makes this juice using a peach reduction, so it’s no wonder that the flavor is so accurate. This is an outstanding juice that I highly recommend to fan of natural fruit flavors.

Peach Thymbra vapes cleanly and is suitable for any kind of juice delivery system. The flavor is subtle out of the mail, but opens up after two weeks of steeping or more. Even then, it’s not an in-your-face juice, but a moderately sweet one (which I prefer). If you want in-your-face sweetness, there are options to up the amount of flavor used.

Exotic Blend
50/50 PG/VG ratio, 0mg nicotine
Mix Date: April 25, 2013
Uncapped: April 29, 2013 4:34PM
Vaped: July 14-30, 2013

Menthol
50/50 PG/VG ratio, 0mg nicotine
Mix Date: April 25, 2013
Uncapped: April 29, 2013 4:34PM
Vaped: July 14-30, 2013

Peach Thymbra
50/50 PG/VG ratio, 0mg nicotine
Mix Date: April 25, 2013
Uncapped: April 29, 2013 4:34PM
Vaped: July 14-30, 2013

Android KitKat Video Mocks Apple Jony Ive

Google has released a promotional video for Android KitKat (4.4) and it’s hilarious. The clip (embedded below) features a fictitious executive named Christopher Catlin, who is the chief breaks officer. Catlin’s tone and mannerisms are clearly a (playful?) jab at Apple senior vice president Jony Ive, the man responsible for the design of the MacBook Pro, iMac, MacBook Air, iPod, iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad, iPad Mini and iOS 7.

Catlin uses elaborate descriptives to hype up…a candy bar. He eloquently waxes about the virtues of the chocolate bar’s industrial design, somewhat similarly to how Jony Ive extolled the virtues of the iPhone 5. It’s a delightfully satirical video that pokes fun at a rival…and makes me want to eat a Kit Kat bar. To be fair, I’ve also embedded Apple’s iPhone 5 trailer, which features Jony Ive. Watch both clips to see if chief breaks office Christopher Catlin is truly the Jony Ive of chocolate bars.

Here are some choice lines from the Android KitKat video:

Every corner. Every edge. Every finger of every bar has been carefully considered and crafted to create a beautifully immersive and multi-sensory experience.

With adjustable orientation, it works perfectly in portrait or landscape for a truly panoramic taste experience that will leave you up in a cloud.

It’s an extremely unequivocal 10mm thick, one finger long, and four fingers wide.

KitKat 4.4 is the perfect second-screen companion, compatible with all liquid accessories.

I’m a fan of Apple and Google, so I have no dog in this fight. That said, I found the Android KitKat video nerdily entertaining. It reminds me of pretentious reviews I’ve read for cigars and wine. My disdain for pretentious wine critics is one of the reasons I try to stick to basic terminology in my vaping e-liquid reviews.

Anyway, check out the Android KitKat clip when you have a chance and let me know what you think (please!).

Coffee Talk #599: When Wrestling Used Real Music

There’s a whole generation of pro-wrestling fans that have no idea that wrestlers made their entrances set to popular music. That used to be one of my favorite aspects of pro-wrestling. There were certain guys that I liked or hated because I liked or hated their entrance music. These days, the vast majority of pro-wrestling entrance themes are in-house creations (with most WWE songs being penned by Jim Johnston). Back in the ’70s and ’80s, wrestlers (and management) picked popular songs that felt appropriate for their characters. Instead of paying for music licenses, the WWF/WWE started writing in-house songs that they could sell. It makes total sense on a business level, but I still miss wrestlers using…continued

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Let’s take a look back at some popular songs used as pro-wrestling entrance themes back in the day.

Hulk Hogan “Eye of the Tiger” — Even though I sometimes use “Real American” as my ringtone, Survivor’s “Eye of the Tiger” is still my favorite Hulk Hogan entrance theme. It’s a high-energy song and it always got the crowd going. Plus, it’s a nice homage to Hogan’s appearance in Rocky III, which helped take his career to a new level.

Junkyard Dog “Another One Bites the Dust” — JYD was awesome. Queen was awesome. Ergo this pairing was awesome.

Kerry Von Erich “Tom Sawyer” — Lyrically, this pairing made total sense. Before he was “The Texas Tornado,” Von Erich was “The Modern Day Warrior.” Musically, it wasn’t the most riveting entrance them, but I love Rush and I was a mark for Kerry in the WCCW days.

The Road Warriors “Iron Man” — Before the WWE neutered them and made them the lovable Legion of Doom, The Road Warriors were — by far — the most bad-ass tag-team in the world. Using a bad-ass Black Sabbath song was an outstanding choice.

The U.S. Express “Born in the USA” — Another appropriate pairing, the tag-team of Barry Windham and Mike Rotundo was pushed as a couple of all-American boys. Too bad they never turned into cowardly heels and used Bruce Springsteen’s “Born to Run.”

Jimmy Garvin “Sharp Dressed Man” — Something of an ’80s Gorgeous George, “Gorgeous” Jimmy Garvin was a flamboyant wrestler that wore tacky robes and had an outstanding ’80s perm…that could almost pass as a ZZ Top beard.

Rick Rude “Smooth Operator” — The Ravishing One could do whatever the hell he wanted, which apparently included walking to the ring to a Sade song.

Bruiser Brody “Immigrant Song” — Wrestling marks know that Brody was one of the original “monster” wrestlers that has influenced today’s monsters. It’s a shame that he was murdered by a shady promoter before the big wrestling boom. Still, he’s a legend and using a legendary Led Zepelin song totally works.

Lord Humongous “War Machine” — Before Taz used this Kiss classic as his ECW entrance music, Lord Humongous used it in Mid-South Wrestling. For those of you not familiar with Lord Humongous, it was a masked persona used by several wrestlers, including the man that would become “Psycho” Sid.

Midnight Express “Chase” — Of course the Midnight Express used a track from the movie Midnight Express. It actually worked really well as a pro-wrestling entrance theme.

The Steiner Brothers “Welcome to the Jungle” — There are many wrestling fans that have no idea that Scott Steiner used to be the smaller Steiner brother. They probably didn’t know that they marched to the ring to this Guns n’ Roses song too.

Austin Aries “Personal Jesus” — Yeah, this isn’t from the classic era, but I’m putting it here because he’s a pal and the song fits. He didn’t like the idea of using Depeche Mode for his entrance music, but saw that it made sense for his Ring of Honor character. The crowd loved it too.

Anyway, those are just some of my favorite real songs used as pro-wrestling entrance themes. What are some of your favorites? Kindly list them in the comments section when you have a chance.

Anime Legend Hayao Miyazaki to Retire (Studio Ghibli)

Hayao Miyazaki — the legendary Studio Ghibli director, artist, and producer — is set to retire. At the Venice Film Festival, Studio Ghibli president Koju Hoshino announced Miyazaki’s intention to retire. Hoshino didn’t provide details, as a press conference in Tokyo will be held this week to provide more fanfare and give Miyazaki the spotlight he deserves.

Miyazaki’s movie catalog is borderline ridiculous. The animated films he has directed include My Neighbor Totoro, Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Castle in the Sky, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, Ponyo, and so much more. He has entertained and delighted millions of children (of all ages) from all over the world. With so many amazing movies, it’s tough to pick a Miyazaki favorite. I have a soft spot in my heart for Porco Rosso; it’s delightfully strange (though easy to understand) and has so much heart.

Many American reporters have called Hayao Miyazaki “The Japanese Walt Disney.” Certainly both mens’ careers have parallels, but stylistically they’re very different. Disney’s movies were modern fairytales and today many of them are criticized for various issues (racism, weak portrayals of women, etc.). Miyazaki’s movies are generally more cerebral. Several of them deal with the futility of war, something that stems from his childhood during World War II. Environmentalism is a theme in several of his films. Many of his movies have strong female characters that are a stark contrast to the numerous “Disney Princess” characters. While both men have made movies that were critically acclaimed and are loved worldwide, the comparison always felt funny to me.

Anyway, how do you feel about Hayao Miyazaki’s retirement? Any of you getting misty eyes by the animation master putting down his pencil? What’s your favorite Miyazaki movie? Leave a comment below and let me know (please!).

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Support Mighty No. 9 on Kickstarter!

Mighty No. 9 is being touted by videogame journalists as the spiritual successor to the MegaMan series. This side-scrolling action game is being headed up by Capcom legend Keiji Inafune. The Mighty No. 9 team is comprised of several talents that have worked on the MegaMan series (and for full disclosure, my excellent friends at 8-4 are handling localization and PR). In addition to packing a ton of MegaMan experience, the dev team is stacked with people that have created dozens of games you’ve played (Onimusha, Dead Rising, Street Fighter Alpha 3, Darkstalkers 3, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, and more).

Here’s the one-line summery of Mighty No. 9:

Mighty No. 9 is an all-new Japanese side-scrolling action game that takes the best aspects of the 8- and 16-bit era classics you know and love, and transforms them with modern tech, fresh mechanics, and fan input into something fresh and amazing!

Between what the game is attempting to be and the talent behind it, I’m sold. Just in case you’re not, here’s some additional info.

Kickstarter rewards include a digital soundtrack, getting your face in the game, beta access, t-shirts, and more. There’s even an opportunity to have dinner with Inafune himself.

Mighty No. 9 is currently being developed for Windows PC. One of the intermediate stretch goals ($1,350,000) is to extend development to the Mac OS X and Linux platforms. Those versions are likely to happen. PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U versions will be made if a more aggressive stretch goal ($2,500,000) is reached. As of this writing, the game’s initial $900,000 goal has been reached and is currently sitting at $1,183,864.

Check out the Might No.9 Kickstarter video below and kindly let me know what you think of the game. Any of you interested in playing it? How about backing it?

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Justin Timberlake as the Riddler???

Superstar Justin Timberlake has revealed his desire to play the Riddler in the upcoming Batman movie. Following the news that Ben Affleck will be playing the Dark Knight, the next Batman film has been getting a ton of buzz. Here’s what Timberlake had to say in a recent radio interview on the Jim & Kim Morning Show (via People)

I ain’t playin’ Robin. I have no aspiration to ever be a superhero in a movie. Now, villain! I’ll tell you the villain I want to play more than anything because I grew up loving Batman, funny enough, is the Riddler.

The Riddler was like a sociopath. He was proper crazy. So if I’m gonna play crazy, I wanna play proper crazy… I’m ready. The Riddler. Give me a call!

I actually like this idea. Timberlake has a smugness that would work well for the Riddler. The villain, after all, thinks he’s smarter than everyone else in the world. The casting would work for Timberlake’s detractors as well; the Riddler is supposed to be annoying and many Timberlake haters find him to be an annoying actor. After Jim Carrey’s portrayal of the Riddler in the terrible Batman Forever, the bar is set pretty low. Timberlake could become a nerd hero for restoring the Riddler’s intellectual greatness.

On the off chance that Timberlake plays the Riddler, what do you think of the casting? Could you see him pulling off the enigmatic Batman rogue? Or would you keep thinking, “Backstreet’s back baby!!!”? Leave a comment and let me know (please!).

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What Are You Playing This Weekend?

I’m going to be away from my home consoles most of this weekend. My parents are in Universal City because my Dad is attending some sort of accounting conference (which, I imagine, is like E3…but 1,000 times less interesting). I’ll be trekking up there tomorrow to spend some time with them. Naturally, I’ll have my iPhone and iPad with me. That means lots of Civilization: Revolution, as well as my latest addiction, Angry Birds Star Wars. I should be sick and tired of Angry Birds at this point, but adding a dose of Star Wars totally works for me. It shouldn’t be this much fun…but it is.

How about you? What’s on your weekend playlist?