Video from Youtube user: gmaster2647 The Duck was listening to some music from a most beautiful game, “Okami”, and when I heard this one song, I immediately knew it needed its own Resonance post. This song, called “Giant Monster in Wait”, had quite an impact on me when I first played the game, and it…
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News Byte: Eurogamer Names Its “Game of the Generation”
Eurogamer Names Its “Game of the Generation” After counting down their picks for the best games of this generation, Eurogamer’s staff members made it to number one! Care to take a guess as to which one of thousands it might be? Take a listen to find out, and let us know if you agree or…
Guest Post: Zombies are Not Scary
Originally posted on CheeeseToastieandVideoGames:
This week I bring to you the second guest post of the month, again on the topic of horror. The blogger I’m featuring this week is the always entertaining and insightful Duck of gaming blog The Duck of Indeed and one of the admins of United We Game. Remember to check…
Resonance: In the Darkness
Video from Youtube user: BrawlBRSTMs3 Hatm0nster was kind enough to let me use his “Resonance” idea, where, if you haven’t yet read these delightful posts, he discusses a particular song from a video game that stands out to him. I have the same love for video game music, as the right music can bring you…
Today in Gaming History: 10/21/2013
October 21, 1992: The world meets Wario (by name) in Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins Though he had previously and namelessly been debuted some years before, the character we recognize today as Wario, famed antagonist to that ever-cheerful plumber Mario, was made famous in the Gameboy titled Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins. …
News Byte: New Zelda-styled 3DS
According to a leaked scan of Gamestop’s deals for Black Friday this year, the US may also be getting the Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds version of the 3DS XL that was officially announced for the UK earlier this week. It hasn’t been confirmed by Nintendo yet, but here’s hoping that the rumors…
Today in Gaming History: 10/18/2013
October 18, 1985: Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) released After the video game crash of the early 1980s, there didn’t seem be much left to salvage. But what may have been perceived as the end was really only the beginning. After finding success in Japan for several months as the Famicom system, the 8-bit NES hit…
Community Post: The Elusive Stop ‘n’ Swop
The original two “Banjo-Kazooie” games can be rather mysterious, filled with references to the series’ early development and features that were never used in the final versions of the games, but never removed, either. In fact, I find these two games (the first one, especially) to be some of the most mysterious games I have…
Crime in Video Games and Why Even Kirby Commits It
Why is crime okay in video games? And no, I’m not talking about “Grand Theft Auto”. I’m talking about games like “The Legend of Zelda” and “Kirby”. Yep, even in games like those, things that would be considered wrong in real life are deemed perfectly acceptable. What am I talking about? Well, have you ever…
The Return of Side-Scrollers and a Quick Discussion of Other Trends in Gaming
Not long ago, I was playing a game on the Wii called “Muramasa: The Demon Blade”. This game is a side-scrolling action game, and it got me thinking about something likely much more than a normal person should have. But, since I’m already thinking about it, I may as well drag you into my thoughts,…
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