It felt like the game industry collectively caught its breath last week. It’s a good thing, too, as February through March is looking like a spring to the end of this console generation. It’s going to be a fun spring and all kinds of crazy rumors are about to start flying. But not yet. There are still some odds and ends to wrap up and new foundations to set, but I was happy to see some of the core of [...]
If CES didn’t scratch your itch for Android gaming or sexy devices, maybe you are just a bit more hands-on or old school. Either way I’d like to direct you to Brian Benchoff from Hack A Day’s recent project combining an Android phone, a Game Boy, and a Wii-mote into one memorable retro-modern handheld gaming device. While an SNES game may not be the best choice to demonstrate the capabilities of the “Gamedroid” it still reminded me of what has [...]
To date myself a bit, one of the things I always looked forward to in my early subscriptions to Nintendo Power was the art submitted by gamers. I was even known to submit my own “art” though I’m still waiting for the first piece to be published. I still regularly enjoy looking through game inspired designs to this day, but I don’t normally come across artwork that focuses on the game hardware. Behance artist Kareem Gouda has put together two [...]
Ecstasy of Order: The Tetris Masters is coming to Indianapolis and Justin, Cole and Josh have Tetris on the brain. From classic NES Tetris to today’s versions the cast discusses the influence that Tetris has had on them and their other favorite puzzle games. The Horrible Show – Join the editorial staff of HorribleNight.com as they discuss a variety of entertainment-focused video game topics. This show was recorded live on Twitch.tv/HorribleNight. Live podcasts are featured monthly. View the archived video. [...]
I’ll admit that I’m a huge Sega fan boy. The Master System was my first console and I have fonder memories of the Genesis and Dreamcast than the SNES and Nintendo 64. I’m also a fairly intelligent human being that has never let such bias get in the way of reality and the reality is my nostalgia for Sega products will never bring back the good ol’ days nor will it cloud my perception. The relationship between Sega and me [...]
Justin, Ethan, Cole, and Josh channel Lil’ Justin, Ethan, Cole and Josh to give them some cold, hard advice about their video game choices over past console generations. Give Sega a try, buy a Game Boy, give up on Final Fantasy, and other words to live by. The Horrible Show – Join the editorial staff of HorribleNight.com as they discuss a variety of entertainment-focused video game topics. Throughout January, Horrible Night will be featuring articles on Gaming Regrets. Rage Friendly [...]
Nintendo is everyone’s favorite punching bag these days. Whether it be through the mishandling of the launch of its newest handheld the 3DS, or the lack of quality games being released on the Wii, Nintendo has taken a beating on the internet. And there might be recorded evidence that I am one of those bashers, but I’ll never give up on Nintendo. Say it’s mindless loyalty built from being brainwashed as a young child to love everything Nintendo, but that [...]
We’ve all been suckered into a few great but mostly terrible accessories to enhance our favorite games. Where to even begin? Alex (streetalchemist) That’s an easy one. The gaming accessory I regret the most was the Reality Quest “Glove” controller for the original Playstation. This thing was awful. Sure it might have looked badass and made you feel a little bit like a cyborg, but it missed out on one major fact, it didn’t work worth a crap. If you strapped it [...]
I need to talk today about a moment that is important in the life of every young gamer. When we’re young, we have all sorts of influences on our gaming habits. We may have parents who play, older siblings we watch play, or even friends at school we play with. At some point later you gain your independence and play a game that will be yours and yours alone. You’ve picked this game because you just think it’s fun. You [...]
I’m sure by now that most of you are somewhat familiar with the concept of the chip music (aka chiptune) genre. It’s growing in popularity and has been making a comeback in modern gaming as well as branching into both film and TV. We covered the basics of what it is and how it’s generated in Chip Music Appreciation Part 1. Now it’s time to pay tribute to the musicians who are keeping this genre alive and kicking. We’re a [...]
