Even though The Legend of Zelda series doesn’t typically come to mind when you think of horror, I’m sure all fans of the series have noticed that these games have more than their fair share of creepy creatures. In fact, whenever I think about scary enemies in video games, more often than not, my thoughts…
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Pure Speculation: Will the NX Save Nintendo?
It is widely known that the Wii U has suffered a rather poor reception, and as a less than proud owner of the console for about two years now, it takes no stretch of the imagination to understand why this is. In all that time, my Wii U has been largely used for recording gameplay…
Resonance: Mining Melancholy
I had to check several times to make sure no one had already written about this one, as Mining Melancholy might possibly be one of the most brilliant songs in a game that already has plenty of amazing tracks. As expected, Mining Melancholy is found in every mine level of Donkey Kong Country 2. As…
Suffering from a Nostalgia Deficiency
Today, dear readers, we will be taking a look at the effect nostalgia plays in our gaming, but from a different angle…. As you may or may not be aware, I have been trying to catch up with the old classics from the SNES, namely Final Fantasy VI, Chrono Trigger, Super Metroid, EarthBound, and Super…
EarthBound and Why I Find Pizza and Burgers Relatable
Part of what makes video games fun is that they allow us to experience things not possible in real life. We can visit fantasy worlds, wield immense power, and ultimately save the world, or even the universe, from evil. In most cases anyway. Part of the thrill that comes from video games is the unfamiliar. …
#Listmas: Gaming’s Chilliest Characters
What’s Christmas without snow? As a result, for my next listmas list, I thought it would be nice to list some chilly things, particularly chilly characters. It’s surprising how many characters are fit for this most festive of seasons, so sit back and enjoy the Duck’s list of chilliest characters in gaming, good and bad. …
The Lost World of DKC2
I’ve always loved secret levels in games. Even if I’ve played through them countless times, knowing they aren’t a part of the main game just makes them feel special, and I like that. When I cover secrets in games, however, I typically write about secrets that aren’t as well known, such as the 1000th Yellow…
What Makes Super Metroid Great: 21 Years Later
The waning health of my Super Nintendo has been a double-edged sword. On one hand, it is quite a sad day indeed when one of your oldest consoles begins to die. (Well, characters disappearing is definitely a nuisance, to say the least.) Plus, now I need to hunt down a used one, still in working…
Rayman Origins: The New DKC?
As I’ve made my way through Rayman Origins for the third time, I have been surprised at the amount of nostalgia I’ve been feeling while playing this game. It’s not a particularly old one in comparison to many other games in my library, and yet it already has formed this special attachment in my heart…
Day 9: Saddest Game Scene
I haven’t done this in a while, but you can bet that when I start to resort to the 100 theme challenge and the 30 day gaming topic…um, thingy for blog post topics, I’m running out of ideas. You’re welcome for the honesty. Ahem, today’s 30 day video game topic is #9, the saddest game…
VIRTUAL BASTION 