Ten Ways The Real World Would Ruin Video Game Worlds
July 19, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Sometimes the real world needs to stay away from our games, doesn't it?
The world is a very different, very scary place these days. Thankfully, video games are mostly blissful escapes from that harsh reality. But what if aspects of the real world started creeping into the fantasy realm? Here are ten ways the real world would ruin the video games world.
Smash Bros: A Retrospective
July 12, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Ooh, I'm getting antsy just thinking about Smash Bros. I should go play instead of writing this.
The idea of all my favorite Nintendo stars fighting each other in one big game was a concept I never imagined would become a reality. Even now I’m a little skeptical that it really exists, and furthermore, that it’s straight-up awesome. But somehow Super Smash Bros is a real thing and for that I couldn’t be happier. So to start a Monday off right, how about a Super Smash Bros Retrospective? That’s what I thought.
Tips From a Grandmaster: Super Mario Galaxy 2
June 25, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Want to know how to beat every inch of Mario Galaxy 2? Read on my friends.
Welcome to my first attempt at offering tips and tricks to a popular video game. For me, I’ve always felt as if I was a fairly good game player, but I was never sure if that translated to teaching. We’ll find out today as I offer Tips From a Grandmaster for one of the best games of the year: Super Mario Galaxy 2 for the Nintendo Wii.
Well Duh, I Like It: A Review of Super Mario Galaxy 2
June 4, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Why am I writing this article? I could be spending this time playing more Mario Galaxy 2!
Okay, you know what I’m about to say. I’m about to have a joygasm for at least two full single-spaced Word document pages and none of it is going to be a surprise to anyone. Super Mario Galaxy 2 is a good game, end of story. I’m not even the only person saying this. But I also don’t know when to shut up, so here we go with the most obviously unneeded review yet! Let’s! Ah! Go! Read more
Mario: A Retrospective Part 8
May 28, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Let's finish this out with a bang.
If you’ve been following along, I spent a day talking about Mario’s 2D career, then quickly followed it with a chat regarding his 3D endeavors. The next day was all about the spin-off series that spawned from Mario’s greatness. And then we took a Sunday drive with the Mario Kart series. After that it was on to the RPG’s, then sports, and yesterday was all about the Mario Party series. Today’s the final part of the Mario Retrospective, so I’m pointing out just a few other games that I couldn’t classify anywhere else, plus wrapping up my thoughts on Mario’s career as a whole. So for one last time, let’s-a go!
Mario: A Retrospective Part 7
May 27, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Because when I think "army of bombs," I think "time for a party."
Ah! We’re finally getting down to the party! Mario’s career has gone in many, many directions, but still one of the most unexpected and influential had to be Mario Party. It spawned a whole new style of party games, beyond inventing a genre that would be copied over and over. So let’s get this party started right with the N64.
Mario: A Retrospective Part 6
May 26, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Why don't all sports titles look this stupidly epic?
We’re coming close to the end of the Mario Retrospective in anticipation of Super Mario Galaxy 2, but which to cover today? Sports or parties? Parties or sports? I feel pretty sporty today, so let’s kick off this Mario sports edition of the retrospective. Play ball…Mario style!
Mario: A Retrospective Part 5
May 25, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
And yet Geno never made it into Brawl. What a shame.
Super Mario Galaxy 2 came out on Sunday and while I intend to get you a review by next week, my copy is still en route since I chose the free shipping option. In the meantime, we still have more Mario games to go through before we can get to the newest game. Today, I want to hit the RPG’s. Away we go!
Mario: A Retrospective Part 4
May 4, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Inventing a new genre that'd get copied again and again.
Did you think I forgot about my Mario Retrospective? Absolutely not. Now that I’ve taken some time off, it seems only fitting I should jump back in with something a bit different. In the last three installments I covered 2D platformers, 3D platformers, and the spin-off series. Today? Pedal to the metal, let’s hit Mario Kart.
What if This Review… Had Lyrics?
May 3, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
I have a happy!
I’ll begin with the usual disclaimer I give at the heading of any of my M-rated game reviews: brentalfloss is, in no way, for kids. While hilarious, entertaining, and extremely talented, strong language and subject matter is thrown around like there’s no problem, and if you’re old enough to deal with it there really isn’t a problem. Otherwise, kids, I respectfully ask you to come back tomorrow when I talk about Mario again. Otherwise, fellow adults, this review is for us. Read more
