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Sexism in Video Games (sigh…)
Just for kicks and giggles, I decided to Google Search Video Games and Sexist together…I wish I hadn’t done that. ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Has Reached a New Low for Sexism in Video Games Why does sexism...
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No, Seriously, Sexism in Video Games
In my last post, I made a point of ridiculing the notion that a lack of female protagonists means that developers are sexists. Essentially, I stated that while there is a lack of female protagonists...
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Post Game Wrap-up: Secret of Evermore
Many moons ago, in the mid 1990’s, my brother and I were looking through the video games at Wal-Mart, as we always did when at Wal-Mart. In that day and age, they weren’t locked away behind glass...
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My Top 8 RPGs
When I found out that this is considered JRPGJuly, I knew that I had to do this Top 8 post, though I’m just considering RPGs as a whole, not the subset of JRPGs. The definition of an RPG varies from...
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In Defense of Hacking Video Games
Mario Kart 8, for Nintendo’s WiiU, has reportedly been hacked. …. Shit. It seems that #MarioKart8 has been hacked. I guess this is a major victory for people that want to ruin everything. — Brandon...
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Video Games as a Bonding Experience
Let’s face it. There is still a large group of people, possibly even the majority of people, that, when hearing that we as adults still play and enjoy video games, dismiss us as if we are being...
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Thoughts on the Next Legend of Zelda
There has been quite a bit of buzz regarding Nintendo’s next Legend of Zelda game, coming to the WiiU in 2015, since this year’s E3 trailer gave us a first look at the title. After the trailer...
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Post Game Wrap-up: Mega Man X / X2 / X3
As much as I love writing these Post Game Wrap-ups, when I started playing the Mega Man X Collection on the Gamecube, I just couldn’t justify doing three different posts for the first three games,...
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On a Personal Note…
If you’re friends with me on Twitter or follow me here on WordPress, then it has become quite obvious that new posts have been lacking in recent weeks. All too often, people drift away from a social...
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Post Game Wrap-up: Mega Man X4 / X5 / X6
Continuing from my last Post Game Wrap-up, today I’m taking on the second half of the Mega Man X Collection. These titles all originally graced the Sony PlayStation, and while the power of the console...
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Gaming: For Pleasure or for Purpose
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am a hypocrite. I hate to acknowledge it, but it’s true. See, I have, multiple times in the past, called out some of my fellow gamers for playing through games they actively...
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Is Ocarina of Time the Best Legend of Zelda Title?
Hey! Listen! I had to, sorry. If you ask anyone with knowledge of gaming what the best Zelda title is, most will say Ocarina of Time without even thinking twice. It’s understandable. Ocarina of Time...
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Post Game Wrap-up: Super Metroid
Best. Game. Ever. The Set-up: “The last Metroid is in captivity. The galaxy is at peace.” You are Samus Aran, and so begins the most amazing game to grace the Super NES. Samus Aran has faced down the...
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The Continuing Saga of Star Fox Zero
At E3 2014, Nintendo confirmed what had become a poorly kept secret. A new Star Fox title was in development for the WiiU. Titled Star Fox Zero, the game would utilize both the television screen and...
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On a Personal Note: Voltron
Note: Many times when I’m thinking of blog topics, I only go forward with them if I can reach a point or conclusion of some kind. I’ve decided that, instead of working that way, I’m going to just...
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This is the End: The X-Files Recap
Time is quite fleeting. It only seems like yesterday that I was waiting with baited breath for The X-Files revival series. Now, it has passed us by. Last night, the finale of the six episode event...
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Post Game Wrap-up: Batman – Arkham Knight
Ultimately, Rock Band 4 was the driving force behind my getting an Xbox One, but this game was a close second. You simply don’t get games as great as Arkham Asylum and Arkham City everyday, so with...
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Nintendo: NX or Bust
A couple of days ago, Nintendo finally set a launch date for their next console along with the next entry in the Legend of Zelda franchise. The NX (codename) and The Legend of Zelda will launch in...
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My Top 8 WiiU Games
With the impending demise of the WiiU, I decided that it made no sense to wait any longer to write this post. I do so with a heavy heart. Always a Bridesmaid: Splatoon, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker,...
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A Loss of Patience
A day or two ago, my 9 year old son got an urge to play a Mega Man game. As a NES fan from the 80’s, I heartily approved. We have the Anniversary Edition, so he could pick from 1 to 8. He settled on...
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