Category: Gaming
Gaming Got Worse
Xbox 360. PlayStation 3. Wii. The video game industry not only is responsible for these household names, but over the years has become one of the most lucrative industries in the world. Gaming has come a long way since the early days of Pong. Or has it? Read on »
Bike Hero
If you have ever played Guitar Hero and/or ridden a bike, this should be impressive to you.
Smash Bros. Brawl Impressions
The latest Nintendo Wii game that is sure to be a hit is the recently released (finally) Super Smash Brothers Brawl. Brawl is the third game in the Smash Bros. series, following the original on the N64 and Super Smash Bros. Melee on the Gamecube. I obtained Brawl last night, and playing it showed me the game was worth the wait. Read on »
Classic Gaming: The Sega Genesis
I am not sure if people usually start to feel older at twenty, but I certainly am feeling that effect. My friends and I have started making observations about the next generation and all the things they fail to understand or respect: always a sign of age. Over my lifetime I have seen video games rise to their current absurd level of revenue and popularity, due in large part to my generation’s fondness for gaming. Read on »
Film Review: The King of Kong
Just writing this review is probably going to say a lot about my level of geek. I just finished watching The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters. It is a documentary about the world of competitive arcade gaming and the rivalry that developed between two players competing for the world record in Donkey Kong. Please insert 25 cents to continue. Read on »
Impressions of Super Mario Galaxy
Breaking sales records left and right, Super Mario Galaxy is receiving universal praise as one of the best Mario games to date. The only console that I own is the Nintendo Wii, so naturally I was anticipating this one for a long time. I picked up the game last week, and so far I have been very impressed. Read on »