Tag: Mario

Talking Video Game Cartoons with the Power Button Podcast

Talking Video Game Cartoons with the Power Button Podcast

I recently had the privilege/opportunity to appear on Matthew Green’s Power Button podcast over at Press The Buttons, something of a rarity for me as I generally don’t get to do podcasts.

I recently had the privilege/opportunity to appear on Matthew Green’s Power Button podcast over at Press The Buttons, something of a rarity for me as I generally don’t get to do podcasts.

Donkey Kong, Unsung Hero of the 16-Bit Wars

Donkey Kong, Unsung Hero of the 16-Bit Wars

The 16-bit console war is commonly boiled down to Nintendo vs. SEGA, and from that, a ‘rivalry’ between Mario and Sonic. But it wasn’t the mustachioed mascot who overcame SEGA’s blue blur…

The 16-bit console war is commonly boiled down to Nintendo vs. SEGA, and from that, a ‘rivalry’ between Mario and Sonic. But it wasn’t the mustachioed mascot who overcame SEGA’s blue blur…

Looking Back at Blockbuster, Part 1: Beginnings

Looking Back at Blockbuster, Part 1: Beginnings

Well, this week brought with it some interesting news: DISH Network has announced that it will be closing the remaining 300 retail Blockbuster stores in the United States, as well as cease their Netflix-inspired mailing service.

Well, this week brought with it some interesting news: DISH Network has announced that it will be closing the remaining 300 retail Blockbuster stores in the United States, as well as cease their Netflix-inspired mailing service.

Review Round-Up – 9/22/13

Review Round-Up – 9/22/13

Hmm, it’s been a while since I’ve done one of these, hasn’t it? And for good reason: In the intervening time, I’ve been sick, gone to Otakon, gone to the beach, and when I haven’t been otherwise preoccupied, pickings have been slim, particularly on the work front, though that may be changing soon. Still, here’s […]

Hmm, it’s been a while since I’ve done one of these, hasn’t it? And for good reason: In the intervening time, I’ve been sick, gone to Otakon, gone to the beach, and when I haven’t been otherwise preoccupied, pickings have been slim,...
E3 2013 – My Thoughts on the E3 Nintendo Direct

E3 2013 – My Thoughts on the E3 Nintendo Direct

First there was Microsoft’s press conference, then there was Sony’s, and now Nintendo’s… sort of. For the first time ever, rather than host a press conference at E3, the company opted to instead deliver its big announcements through a Nintendo Direct broadcast– and a relatively short one, at that, weighing in at only 41 minutes […]

First there was Microsoft’s press conference, then there was Sony’s, and now Nintendo’s… sort of. For the first time ever, rather than host a press conference at E3, the company opted to instead deliver its big announcements through a Nintendo...
My Idea for Sonic’s Next Title

My Idea for Sonic’s Next Title

Sonic Generations has paved the way for a game long awaited by many fans. David OxfordDavid Oxford, or “LBD ‘Nytetrayn’,” as he is sometimes also known, is a freelance writer of many varied interests who resides in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. If you’re interested in hiring him, please drop him a line at david.oxford (at) nyteworks.net. […]

Sonic Generations has paved the way for a game long awaited by many fans. It was not too long ago that the very thought of Sonic and longtime rival Mario appearing together in the same game seemed highly improbable, if not impossible. Then we were all surprised by the...