Wednesday, November 07, 2007
GameStop is bashed everywhere and all the time. Even one of this site's writers (not me :P), hates the place for very silly reasons. It's not his fault, though. The rage is contagious, I suppose.
Personally, I'm fine with them. They've always got the game I want...some stores don't get the game in 'til the next week or even NEVER. >=[ The only thing I'm uncomfortable about is that the store is so small, and I feel like the employees are watching me all the time...so I get nervous when I'm trying out a demo kiosk.
But read the confessions of a GameStop employee, and learn about how they do business, and learn how to work with them to make your stay in that small, but well-lit gamestore a lot more pleasant.
Seriously, it's a good read. DO IT....READ.
Personally, I'm fine with them. They've always got the game I want...some stores don't get the game in 'til the next week or even NEVER. >=[ The only thing I'm uncomfortable about is that the store is so small, and I feel like the employees are watching me all the time...so I get nervous when I'm trying out a demo kiosk.
But read the confessions of a GameStop employee, and learn about how they do business, and learn how to work with them to make your stay in that small, but well-lit gamestore a lot more pleasant.
Seriously, it's a good read. DO IT....READ.
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Special guest, Daniel, employee of a local game store. We talk the Smash Bros. level editor, Manhunt 2 censorship, and briefly explain our experience with EA Playground and Donkey Kong Barrel Blast.I need to work on my speaking skills...you can barely understand me in this one... 'course, I was off to the side of the laptop, while the other two guys were right in front of it. Oh well.
Download it here.
Monday, October 29, 2007
Yay, Castlevania...and two other games I haven't played.
Castlevania® II Simon's Quest (NES®, 1 player, Rated E for Everyone - Mild Fantasy Violence, 500 Wii Points): In this one-player adventure, you'll take on the role of Simon Belmont once again and duel to the death with Count Dracula. Grab your legendary whip, Vampire Killer, and roam freely through Transylvania on a quest to find the count's missing body parts-these are the key to breaking an evil curse. This quest won't be easy, though, for you must battle hideous fiends who stalk the land. In addition to the intense action and tight control the Castlevania series is known for, this sequel also introduced several unique game-play elements into the fold. Build experience the longer you play, buy weapons and items from merchants, or talk with villagers to get clues (some of which are false). Watch as day turns to night and then back again. Take a deep breath, steady your nerves, and help Simon end his curse and defeat the count once and for all.
SAMURAI-GHOST™ (TurboGrafx16, 1 player, Rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older - Animated Blood and Violence, 600 Wii Points): This action platformer features a samurai ghost from the depths of the underworld. In a past war, Kagekiyo managed to defeat the shogun Yoritomo and his clan. However, their evil spirits were not completely destroyed, and now, in the world known as Dark Side, they seek the time of their rebirth. In order to shatter those ambitions, Kagekiyo must make his way across seven zones and head for "The Heart of the Darkside" where Yoritomo lies in wait. Use spirit weapons to power up your sword, or other items, such as candles to recover health, and defeat the endless hordes of enemies. Each zone is not only protected by a boss but also includes demons as well as real samurai from 12th-century Japan. Get ready for some intense one-on-one combat action.
MAGICIAN LORD (NEOGEO, 1-2 players, Rated T for Teen - Blood and Fantasy Violence, 900 Wii Points): Released in 1990 and regarded as one of the NEOGEO's earliest signature games, this side-scrolling platformer mixes action with the mystical world of fantasy. A magician named Elta, last descendant of the famed Magician Lord, takes on an epic adventure to save the world from the evil Gul-Agieze. Elta must battle through eight stages, collecting the eight tomes of power that are key to defeating Gul-Agieze and his evil plans. By obtaining orbs in one of three colors (elements) that appear during the game, Elta's offensive powers and jumping abilities can be strengthened. The effect varies considerably depending on the combination of elements, though, and Elta can transform into six different forms: Waterman, Dragon Warrior, Shinobi, Samurai, Raijin or Poseidon. Can you help Elta to become the new Magician Lord?
Labels: news, virtual console, wii
Make your own levels? Send them to friends? SD CARD SUPPORT!? AN ACTUAL GOOD USE OF WIICONNECT24!?!??
Holy crap. Totally unexpected. Best update ever.
Labels: news, super smash bros. brawl, wii
Here's our first official podcast! Forgive us if we missed some things through editing. We're new to this...We'll do better next time. We'll ESPECIALLY be more organized. We kinda just ramble about stuff.We discuss this week's Smash updates, Okami Wii, and Animal Crossing as an MMO. And other stuff, too.
Download the podcast here.
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