Samuses Should Be Seen, Not Heard: A Review of Metroid: Other M
September 1, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
So Metroid: Other M is now out. I haven’t played it yet. Notice that “yet” there. Don’t worry, I intend to play through this one as soon as possible, I just haven’t yet. Still, it’s my duty to inform our many, er, several readers about the big Wii game that’s got everyone talking. What I say here is more or less a recap of all other reviews, plus my own personal opinion on what I know. With those qualifiers in mind, let’s review us some Metroid.
Oh don't look so perplexed. You just gained the ability to speak, that's all.
“GoldenEye 007” for the Wii: milking our childhoods, or improving game history?
July 30, 2010 by Kyle Martinak
Filed under Video Games
Game nerds my age all remember the game “GoldenEye 007” with fond memories. For me personally, “GoldenEye” was the reason I bought a Nintendo 64, and that was how I became a gamer at all (my early days of button-mashing on the NES don’t really count).
Snazzy, but will people really get what this is?
The Monkey Comes Back: A Preview of Donkey Kong Country Returns
July 21, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Yes sir, times are good for gamers.
This year’s E3 was full of a lot of win, assuming you were a Nintendo fanboy such as myself. While some announcements were completely out of left field, others were pretty expected. Donkey Kong Country Returns was somewhere in the middle, having been leaked as a thing currently in development by Retro Studios not long before E3. Leakage aside, what really matters is, we get a new Donkey Kong Country game! What an exciting time we live in! So then, let’s take a look at what we know from the preview and what we suspect will be in the final product in a little segment we like to call, “Game Previews.” What? You expected something fancy? Read more
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.
Zelda: A Retrospective Part 2
June 23, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Changes were in store for my beloved series. Would it mean the end for my love?
When last we left off, I was swooning over the storytelling prowess of Majora’s Mask and specifically, how dark the tone of the game placed the series. My hopes for a new Zelda game were high and I was eager to hear what would happen next. Before a real console sequel though, we’d be getting a little handheld detour first.
What’s New From E3 2010
June 18, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
We knew Zelda was coming, but what surprises did E3 give us?
This year’s E3 is now over. As you may have guessed, I was not there. That’s not to say I’m completely without my knowledge of things that occurred during this year’s major press conferences. In fact, Other Chris is lucky and naturally talented enough to be an intern for a major game site (I won’t tell you who it is but it’s GameTrailers), meaning he was there and called me every night to give me the firsthand scoop. Utilizing all of my resources, I now present to you the big things from E3 2010. Read more
Top 10 Things About E3 I’m Sick Of
June 9, 2010 by Chris Pranger
Filed under Video Games
Reggie, I love you, but even you're guilty of some things on this list.
E3 is that big magical event that happens in the gaming industry every year around June and this year it happens to occur on the 15th through 17th. Big games are announced, new hardware is revealed, and a whole lot of stuff that blows our minds hits us like a nuke. But guess what? I hate E3. Every year I get more and more annoyed whenever it comes around. Why? Part of it may be because I’m not there, but more than that it has to do with the Top 10 Things About E3 I’m Sick Off, such as…
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 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!
