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UWG Top Ten: #3- Super Mario 64
I can distinctly remember the first time I played Super Mario 64. It was the last time buying a video game console was a family event. My father had purchased a Nintendo 64 the day it released and brought home one of the two launch titles for the system. This was the third time over 11 years…
Community Post: I’m a Fool for Deadly Premonition
We all have games that are foolish to love; those comfort titles that the general public regards as less-than. We players can look past these games’ warts and rough edges to find a worthwhile experience in spite of what others may think. To start the month of April off with a goofy bang, those of…
Community Post: Mario, the Great Peacemaker
Ah Mario, who doesn’t love you? It’s the one franchise that most gamers and even non-gamers can agree on. Its bright and cartoony graphics, simple controls, lack of any real plot and imaginative and fun characters make most Mario games unintimidating and very accessible for more casual gamers. At the same time, the depth of…
The Silent Console
Lurking on the bedside table in my apartment, a devious piece of technology lies in wait. At first glance, it seems like nothing more than a simple tablet; something to provide convenient internet cruising from any location. But don’t let its harmless exterior fool you. This electronic notebook hides a darker side, filled with hours…
Community Recap: 10/28 – 11/1
Another year, another fantastic week of Halloween scares, chills, thrills, and discussions. Halloween may be over, but that’s no reason to cease all the spooky fun before the weekend is out! Our associates at Simpleek, Plus 10 Damage, Games I Made My Girlfriend Play, and Cheese Toastie and Video Games all have excellent offerings for…
Choice as Illustration
[This post was originally published by Plus10Damage September 17, 2013.] “I was me.” That’s the essence of many personal narrative games, and @Rokashi’s I’m Fine is no exception. Those aren’t the literal first words, but it’s absolutely the first thought. I was myself. Those of us that have trouble being ourselves — or embracing the…
Community Post: Buy One, Get One Free
My fondest memories of cheat codes and unlockable content are firmly rooted in the Playstation One era. Video games had finally made the transition to disc-based media, and this upgrade provided developers with even more room to flex their creative muscles. Fighting games featured hordes of hidden characters and modes. Role-playing games became multi-disc epics;…
The Potential Future of Playstation’s Past
Ever since Sony acquired Gaikai from David Perry back in June of 2012, there has been speculation as to what the consumer electronics giant will do with the streaming service. First thought to be a sort of upgrade to the Playstation 3, then assumed to be a cloud media server for the PS4, Sony’s president has…
Anchoring the Vita
Earlier last year, one of my co-workers was part-timing at Best Buy as a gaming ambassador. He had the opportunity to borrow a display unit of the PS Vita and show it off to his friends and family. I guess the hope was to encourage consumers to pick one up on launch day, or just…
VIRTUAL BASTION 