E3, in addition to being the debut of many a new gameplay trailer, has also become a home for many a video game buzzword. Words like “innovation,” “gameplay experiences,” “social interaction,” and so on get tossed around to such an extent that they become a mockery of what they once meant. Suddenly, no one cant … More The Startling New Trend of the “Gameplay Experience”
E3 is a big deal for video games, a time when developers get to show off what they have been working on and build hype for the coming year. My hype is highest for Bayonetta 2. And after watching this trailer, you’ll see why. That action is so sublime.
I was playing Mario Kart 8 online the other day when I came to a startling discovery. I don’t like when other people play as Toad. You see, Toad is my Mario Kart buddy. He and I, we tight. We’ve been through some crazy tracks together, taken our fair share of red, blue, and to a … More Getting Possessive of Video Game Characters
You may seen these death glare images and videos floating around online. They are from Mario Kart 8, where Nintendo gave Luigi (and to a lesser extent, Mario) really angry facial expression while they drive. There are numerous videos showing Luigi’s “Death Glare” floating on the net. This one is my favorite, because of the … More Luigi Death Glares Rosalina
It is sad that Xenoblade Chronicles has become such a troublesome game to get ahold of. From the difficulty in just getting it released to the rumors of Gamestop price-gouging used copies, the game will likely be remembered more for this than the actual game itself. And that’s a shame, because as my 75 hours … More Been Playing: Xenoblade Chronicles
Forgive me for a moment while I go into full-blown fanboy mode. I got to play Mario Kart 8 today. And it was glorious. If you don’t know, GameStops across America is doing a Mario Kart 8 Test Drive Weekend promotion thing, where you can go into GameStop and play a demo of Mario Kart 8. … More Mario Kart 8 Demo Impressions
So, yeah. I like JRPGs. But never played Final Fantasy IX until a month ago. I’m a bad person, I know. Finally, with the help of the Playstation Network, I was able to get my hands on a virtual copy of this game, and see what all the fuss was about. Whenever I say that … More Experience Points: Final Fantasy IX
I am so excited for Mario Kart 8, it’s not even funny. Okay, it’s a little funny. Anyway, check out this trailer. My body is so ready.
Mickey Mouse needs no introduction. His video games, however, do. Back in the late 80s and early 90s, Disney loaned out their beloved character to various video game studios, such as Capcom. Numerous games of varying quality (though generally that quality was fairly high) were produced for the major consoles at the time. For the … More There’s Something…Off About World of Illusion Starring Mickey and Donald
Yeeaaah, I had a little too much fun. :-) Having never gone to an anime convention before, I didn’t really know what to expect. From what I read online, I figured there would be plenty of people in costumes, fun panels, lots of laughs, and cool things available for sale. What I didn’t expect was … More So I Went to Anime Boston…
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