Posts Tagged ‘Battletoads’
Old School vs. New School Difficulty
When I was a kid, games were rooted in the arcade tradition of trying to steal quarters from you, designed to get you to pump more money into the coin slot. The developer did not want you to win. They wanted to tease you with the possibility of victory before slamming your face into the dirt and taking more of your money.
One hit deaths, enemies on the edge of platforms, Battletoads, crippling slowdown; these were all designed to kill you. Repeatedly. And without mercy.
How to Fix G4
"You're Welcome"
When I first heard that there was going to be a channel devoted entirely to video games I was ecstatic. There could be previews, reviews, debates, cartoons, the possibilities seemed endless.
I stuck up for G4 when they hired moderately attractive people that knew nothing about games. I defended G4 when they took over Tech TV. I held out hope that G4 would turn the corner and somehow manage to tap into the amazing passion and energy of the gaming culture.
G4 has failed. (more…)
Games That Deserve Sequels
Due to the overwhelming number of requests I have received to do an article on this subject, I have been forced to do some research. Using an advanced scientific sounding process I have managed to find the best games that deserve sequels. My complicated and imaginary algorithm has also determined the best developers for said game. I have included these picks for your reading pleasure.
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Videogame Jam of the Day Latest Podcast- Barrel Roll #150 - "I Can't Stop Playing James Brown" January 31, 2012Welcome to our one-hundred and fiftieth episode! This should probably be some sort of milestone, but instead we carry on and talk about video games as per usual. This week we are joined by Mike Bachmann, host of Fistful of Pixels and generally known as a decent sort of fellow. Topics include Dustforce, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, Resident Evil: Revelation […]
