Video Games

The PMO Super Mario Bros. 2 Anniversary Special Feature Presentation
Nov 2, 2006 | Commentary, Video Games
For many, it all began in 1985 with Super Mario Bros., the title packed in with many of the Nintendo Entertainment Systems sold throughout the later half of the eighties and into the nineties. It was a title which revived an industry that many had written off as...

Happy Birthday, Mega Man!
Sep 28, 2006 | Video Games
Not a huge thing, but I thought it was neat, and wanted to mention it before I forgot. Over at the Penny Arcade forums' thread for Mega Man ZX, Neo Rasa had the following piece of information: " Probably very old news, but today is my birthday and my DS is configured...

Wii.com Online
Sep 14, 2006 | Video Games
The official Wii website is no longer a teaser, but they have actual content running on there now. There's a bit more of a detailed look at what was covered in the conference, and you can see the interface and more detailed descriptions of various functions, such as...

Early Edition: US Wii Conference
Sep 14, 2006 | Video Games
So Nintendo came and had their big US press conference out of the Nintendo World Store over in New York. Wish I could've gone, but what can you do? Well, you can dig around for information at various sites online(or just come here, where it's been compiled). IGN was...

Inafune To Leave Capcom!
Sep 12, 2006 | Video Games
...well, sorta. Maybe, maybe not exactly. IGN reports that Capcom and Games Arena(a subsidiary of Japanese communications company Dwango) will be creating a subsidiary called Daletto Co., with Capcom holding a majority interest. With Mega Man and Dead Rising creator...

Beware the SD Zombies
Sep 12, 2006 | Commentary, Video Games
Oh, way to go, Capcom. Remember that issue of Dead Rising not working with standard-definition TVs? Well, according to Game|Life, it seems that even though the suggestions Capcom offered to help fix the problem were not particularly helpful, they have no plans to...

Leap Into The Future?
Sep 9, 2006 | Commentary, Video Games
Capcom USA continues to act in a most curious manner as the release date for their next Mega Man title, Mega Man ZX. However, the title is not being completely ignored as Capcom has put together a Mega Man ZX web page to promote the game. Unfortunately, it lacks much...

o/~ Future’s A Rockin’ and He’s Ready To Go
Sep 8, 2006 | Video Games
Ok, we knew it was too good to be true. But as it happens, Sonic has a new site for his 360 premiere, and under characters, it definitely looks like he's bringing along a few friends. Of course, how many are actually playable is anyone's guess. The song is kinda neat,...

…stop! Tingle Time!
Sep 4, 2006 | Video Games
Like him, love him, or hate him, it seems most people have an opinion about the somewhat-disturbing character of Tingle, a middle-aged man who wants to be a fairy. As some of you no doubt have heard, Nintendo is giving the peculiar character his very own game, titled...

More McMario
Sep 4, 2006 | Fast Food Culture, Video Games
As promised(albeit a bit late), here are the images from the bag for the McDonald's "Take the Mario Challenge" Happy Meal. (Yoshi's side says to have a friend toss different sports balls in the air, and catch them the way Yoshi catches fruit.) The other side and...

o/~ Ba-da-ba-ba-ba… We’re Rippin’ Off!
Sep 4, 2006 | Fast Food Culture, Video Games
GoNintendo has got a commercial for the new McDonald's "Take the Mario Challenge" Happy Meals up. Hmm, now it strikes me as kind of familiar... where have I seen that before...? LBD "Nytetrayn"

5 Years…
Aug 30, 2006 | Comic Books/Cartoons, Commentary, Video Games
...and a day. Wow, I knew it was right around this time, but on a whim I double-checked, and it turns out that I created The Rockman/Mega Man Manga Petition five years(and a day) ago on August 29th, 2001. Since that time, the petition has gained 10,229 signatures,...

Much Ado About Strategy Guides
Aug 28, 2006 | Commentary, Video Games
2old2play has a nice article up about strategy guides, and how they've made games harder. Yep, you read that right. Read on to see what he means. Myself, though, I go about it differently. I seldom use a strategy guide or an FAQ unless I am ABSOLUTELY stuck and have...

M.E.G.A. On! part 2
Aug 26, 2006 | Video Games
Since, as far as I can tell, people can't take a joke("M.E.G.A. On!" was entirely by me, folks), I thought I'd offer this follow-up regarding the possible catchphrase for the morphing sequence of the upcoming Mega Man ZX. As I was waiting at the bookstore to meet...

Light or Wrong?
Aug 25, 2006 | Commentary, Video Games
Mandi Paugh once more blesses us with a brand-spanking new Mega Musing, this time regarding the bizarre naming confusion surrounding one Mr. Eugene Chaud/Chaud Blaze/Enzan Ijuuin. Incidently, I was of the thought that "Eugene" was picked as it seemed closer to...

Oh No! A Barrel!
Aug 18, 2006 | Tubin', Video Games
Wow, this Donkey Kong short is funny as hell. Sadly, because it's true. Unfortunately, it fails for no hammer. Also, happened to find a vid of the Mario vs. Donkey Kong cutscenes tied together, sans credits. What can I say, I'm a sucker for a happy ending. Incidently,...

Objection!
Aug 18, 2006 | Tubin', Video Games
Can't remember if I posted this or not, but... The Trial of Sony. Sony has been accused of lying to the public. The prosecutor is one Miles Edgeworth, and the defense is provided by Mr. Phoenix Wright. LBD "Nytetrayn"

R.I.P., Tony. You Were Awesome.
Aug 18, 2006 | Comic Books/Cartoons, Commentary, Video Games
Today is a sad, sad day in animation and video games. ...actually, yesterday was a sad, sad day in animation and video games. For it was then that Mr. Tony Jay, Veteran Royal Shakespeare Actor and esteemed voice artist passed on. Tony Jay leaves a vast legacy of work...

More Donkey Kong Talk
Aug 14, 2006 | Commentary, Video Games
Re-reading the sidebars in that article about DK's history at 1UP, I just want to say that I don't think that Donkey Kong Country or Diddy's Kong Quest were bad at all. "Mediocre" gameplay seems a bit harsh, really. DKC3 was alright, though I never did finish it,...

Celebration Station
Aug 14, 2006 | Video Games
What does it take to make a person feel old? Well, one thing might be when many of your treasured childhood franchises are celebrating anniversaries. That number in the double digits. And could do so twice over in some cases. I digress, however. At the very least, it...
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