David Oxford

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

Over at GameSpy, the staff is anticipating the release of the Nintendo 3DS with a touch of skepticism in an article called "The Nintendo Cycle." Within, they look at "the six stages every Nintendo console goes through (excluding the Virtual Boy, of course)." It's not...

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

Twitter Updates for 2010-10-31

Transformers:Prime looks neat. http://tinyurl.com/26bjqod But only a five-part series? I assume that's the pilot,but when would it continue? # Trailer could've used more Rockjumper, though. # @UnknownNeo Mad, mad props to @RealMelina for the costume choice....

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

Twitter Updates for 2010-10-30

Coming off an incredibly intense headache, and it's not the first in recent. May have to see a doctor about this if it keeps up. # I love the unwillingness of some to believe... not because the story itself is unbelievable, but because I ran the blog through...

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

Twitter Updates for 2010-10-29

At least checking out tomorrow's Nintendo event should be semi-productive... # The Top Ten Launch Games Of All Time - Features - http://t.co/GqQfqbQ http://t.co/73nsAMK via @gameinformer # @arda_ocal Sgt. Slaughter! Yo Joe! in reply to arda_ocal # @DanRyckert...

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

Twitter Updates for 2010-10-28

@kobunheat I sincerely hope that there is a single button dedicated to "YEEEEEAH!!!" And perhaps activated on the Wii by shaking the remote. in reply to kobunheat # RT @nationalpost: Steve Murray: This loss makes me furious! http://natpo.st/99XQLd # Should...

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

Twitter Updates for 2010-10-27

@mauroranallo I groaned at that. I guess it's a part of that "master plan," or whatever, that went nowhere. in reply to mauroranallo # Topless Robot - Now the Dragonball Manga Sequel Resurfaces for the 337th Time http://bit.ly/9UYDeO # @arda_ocal If...

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

Twitter Updates for 2010-10-26

@arda_ocal I'm no Cena orOtunga hater, but I think @shawnmichaels_ and @steveaustinbsr were far more entertaining than they are likely to be in reply to arda_ocal # @mauroranallo I wanted to say Shockmaster was nowhere near as bad as LayCool... but then I stopped...

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

Twitter Updates for 2010-10-25

Just found out that no, playing Sonic 3 & Knuckles does not count if you want Sonic & Knuckles Achievements. # So I can't let @nadiaoxford control Tails while I play, if she desired. No wonder everyone hates Backbone. # @MetManMas Oh, XBL does those...

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

Twitter Updates for 2010-10-24

I'm not voting this year (U.S.-Canada stuff), much less in Connecticut, but what they are trying to do there is absolute B.S. # @LanceHeart Really? Drat, I had no idea. Oh well, at least I've learned something new. in reply to LanceHeart # @LanceHeart Nice....

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

Twitter Updates for 2010-10-23

@DaveOshry I see you're not familiar with my past work. I just write until it feels right. in reply to DaveOshry # @DaveOshry This is also why I brought up you asking for news on top of it. ;P in reply to DaveOshry # @Protodude Preferably "Special...

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

Twitter Updates for 2010-10-22

@DanRyckert That is at once adorable and frightening. in reply to DanRyckert # @DaveOshry There's an app for that. in reply to DaveOshry # RT @themmnetwork News: Harpuia and Phantom Figures Incoming...

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

Twitter Updates for 2010-10-21

Topless Robot - 10 Absolutely Horrible Pieces of Pac-Man Merchandise http://bit.ly/bWZ30b # 43 minutes until the Back to the Future reunion on Spike's Scream awards. Thank goodness; I was afraid they'd lead us on until the end. # @TheBethPhoenix Did you get...

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

Twitter Updates for 2010-10-20

RT @themmnetwork News: Kotobukiya Rockman Figure in Review http://www.themmnetwork.com/2010/10/18/kotobukiya-rockman-figure-in-review/ # Terrific interview, especially the part on games: RT @BTTFcom Telltale's Q&A w/ BobGale:...

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

Twitter Updates for 2010-10-19

The fight for online desktop capability continues. Until then, working on cleaning up this joint a bit more. # In other news, finished watching G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra with dinner. Roadblock remains one of my favorite African-American... # ...characters of all...

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

Twitter Updates for 2010-10-18

@HeyMickey Even if I had Xbox LIVE Gold, I bet I'd be impossibly behind the curve by the time I get the game. in reply to HeyMickey # For some, I'll bet that having a lack of Internet ruin their weekend would be due cause to reexamine their lives... #...

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

Twitter Updates for 2010-10-17

The verdict: Pizza Pizza. # Meanwhile, another scan proceeds on the computer. Stupid viruses and crap...those making them know there's a special place in Hell for them. # Or they should, at least. # Well, the virus scan is running, and it looks like I'm...

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

Twitter Updates for 2010-10-16

@LanceHeart Somewhere in the ballpark of "naive hope," I guess. in reply to LanceHeart # So, I've just completed the first Zone of Sonic 4 for review. I'm liking it so far. # And I actually have two Chaos Emeralds-- in the same game! A new personal...

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

Twitter Updates for 2010-10-15

Well, this stinks. Been virus-hunting on the computer since this afternoon, and some stuff is still being elusive. Not sure if I can make... # ...it on later. So much for getting anything done today. # @NintendoAmerica If it were the Hookshot from Link to the Past,...

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

Twitter Updates for 2010-10-14

OutRun Online Arcade isn't long for this world; I recommend grabbing it while the grabbing is good, personally. # @Protodude I do not recall any official confirmation as such, no. in reply to Protodude # @Joveth Heh, nope, sorry. I'd seen it before when...

What Ever Happened to Longevity in Gaming?

Twitter Updates for 2010-10-13

RT @themmnetwork News: Hidden Level Editor Discovered in Mega Man X/X3 http://bit.ly/cr2yun # Twitter seems to be playing hardball with their new version, as the old is acting all sorts of wonky. # Small number of posts when clicking "more" (just opening...