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Where Have All the Mascots Gone?

Jul 13, 2006 | Commentary, Video Games

I liked this one so much, I decided to give it its own space. Next-Generation takes a look at CULTURE: Mascots and Messages: "Whatever happened to the videogame mascot? Here, Eric-Jon R?ssel Waugh uses Sonic the Hedgehog as a prime example of the good and not-so-good...

The Happiest of Meals

Jul 10, 2006 | Commentary, Fast Food Culture, Toys, Video Games

It started with an essay. Well, more like an "essay." Over at The Allspark, Defunct said a few words about recent McDonald's Happy Meal offerings, namely Cars and Pirates of the Caribbean. Myself, not without any lack of memories of good times(taste disputed) at...

Sonic and Gang

Jul 6, 2006 | Commentary

So, I've been reading up on Sonic lately in Wikipedia. It started when I was verifying some details for Gelg and Chris online regarding the Death Egg in Sonic 2 through Sonic & Knuckles, but I've been finding interesting little bits along the way, and I've just been...

Live and Uncut

Jul 3, 2006 | Commentary

Reading about cuts and things in games, and looking at stuff on YouTube... a thought occured to me. There's all this talk about the potential for new content to be downloaded online with the next generation of systems. New cars, new weapons, new maps... Is it possible...

End of the Saga

Jul 1, 2006 | Commentary, Reviews

Holy fucking Hell. FINALLY went back and beat Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga tonight, after spending the past week or so leveling myself up to 50. Bowletta went down pretty fucking fast, after all that. And thanks to my speed increase, I was able to get the necessary...

I am such a geek.

Jun 26, 2006 | Commentary

I am such a geek, clearly, because I'd so buy this if I had the money. It does remind me of something I forgot to mention earlier, though. In EGM, I believe, they gave a "minus" to the Wii because it requires some sort of purchase to be able to play DVDs. Who. The....

Read a few interesting bits while out today…

Jun 25, 2006 | Commentary, Video Games

One being a rumor in EGM that Guitar Hero II may have the Mega Man theme included, among other "classic" tracks. Would certainly be interesting. In Play, they did a bunch of interviews, including Inafune. It was mostly about his new games, though a question came up, I...

Movie Madness 2

Jun 24, 2006 | Commentary

Ah, I love a good movie. And since it's coming out the weekend of my birthday, I sure hope that Iron Man is one. As for Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (Uncut, Uncensored, Unleashed), I'm not as excited. I mean, cool, but I'm not sure I'd notice much difference...

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, One More Time(semi-spoilerish)

Jun 17, 2006 | Commentary, Reviews

guido_jacobs did me a great service by getting me this game, and I am still indebted to him for that one. I've been busy with other games for awhile, there've just been so many good ones, I've fortunately had a good stockpile since before Christmas that I'm still...

State of the Union

Jun 13, 2006 | Comic Books/Cartoons, Commentary

An interesting look at Civil War, and a question of whether the idea of secret identities in the Marvel Universe has become outdated or not. LBD "Nytetrayn"

Just a thought.

May 28, 2006 | Commentary

Konami ought to do more online games. Or more online versions of their old games. Arcade Contra on XBox Live Arcade is a good start, I think I heard it has online co-op. If not, it should. Expand that to other Contras, throw in Gradius, and then maybe go a bit further...

It’s True.

May 28, 2006 | Commentary

Overheard regarding Mega Man Zero: "I love any game that puts all this overpowering content within your grasp then calls you a pussy for using it." Has a point. LBD "Nytetrayn"

Inspiration Just Struck.

May 25, 2006 | Commentary

This should be one of Mario's alternate costumes: Service Mario! Just think, instead of fireballs or pills, he can throw screwdrivers at you, and instead of a cape of prescription sheet, he can smack weapons with his toolbox! I know I'd play as him. LBD "Nytetrayn"

Movie Madness

May 24, 2006 | Commentary

So, now The Wizard is coming out on DVD. Hope the retail for it is decent. Be nice if it came with a bonus of that mini "Pocket Power" magazine they gave out in theaters when it came out. Nostalgia at its finest. I remember wanting my parents to take me to see that...

[info]bpmomega brings up a good point to me.

May 21, 2006 | Commentary

The PlayStation 3 is supposed to be able to support seven controllers, right? So why, then, does it only feature 4 indicator lights on the controller itself? Also, weren't there supposed to be two HDMI connections? Sounds like there has been some scaling back......

4chan’s influence.

May 20, 2006 | Commentary, Video Games

So there's this meme in 4chan wherein they took a panel of a comic, and removed whatever it was that these scientists(?) are supposed to be seeing, thereby letting creative types fill in the blanks. Me, I had to go a few steps further. Also, for no reason at all...

Oh, Right. Sure.

May 20, 2006 | Commentary, Video Games

That's pretty much what David Reeves, the CEO for Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, had to say yesterday. "We have built up a certain brand equity over time since the launch of PlayStation in 1995 and PS2 in 2000 that the first five million are going to buy it,...

New Super Mario Bros.: Did you notice…?

May 17, 2006 | Commentary, Video Games

If you come across a red Koopa Troopa(they're easier to keep an eye on) or a Goomba in New Super Mario Bros., keep an eye on them. They dance to the music on certain beats. Gotta love the small touches in a game. Also, the Power-Ups seem to do it, too; a Magic...

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