Link Out (12/2/08)
February 11th, 2008
Its been over a month since my last Link Out. I might try and make this segment a monthly segment as it will allow me to build up a stronger list of better links. For those who have just joined us in the past month, this segment is where I share the love and post up links to my favourite, recent articles circulating the internet. Think of it as a form of supplementary readings with my tick of recommendation.
I think that I have found a great assortment this month. Here we go:
I linked to this site in my Totally Rad Retro Video Review but I want to mention it again. This site basically compares the difference between the NES gameTotally Rad and it’s original Japanese version; Magic John. Magic John was ‘Amercanized’ for its western release, so its interesting to draw the comparisons.
The Best Old-School Games of 2007 – Retro Gaming with RacketBoy
RacketBoy looks over this user selected list of the best retro games of 2007. It reminds me of what a great year 2007 was for games be it new, old, remade or compilated. Theres also a number of those fan service games from 2007 that I was talking about previously.
Wrecking Crew Retro Review – The BBPS
I was planning on doing a retro review on this game a while ago. But I don’t think that I will now, I’ve already shared my thoughts on the game and will be covering it in other ways in future. So in it’s place, I post this link.
Turok 2 Retro Review – VideoGames Blogger
Another game that Matty Jay and I wanted to put up for review. Well you can basically scrap that idea as astrotriforce from Video Games Blogger posted up this downright excellent review of the game. It covers everything that I wish I had time to write about. Excellent review.
Metal Slug Not Really in HD – 8 Bit Joystick
Yeah, some of these links are pretty old, I remember reading this one ages ago. Still a good read on something that I was unsure about
The Simpsons Game Cutscenes - Siliconera
Like a lot of people I’m not interested in forking out full price to buy The Simpsons Game just to wade through some meh gameplay to get to the cutscenes. Luckily Siliconera found someone whom has kindy ripped the cutscenes from the game.
The Wii’s Success: It’s time for developers to put up or shut up - Infendo
One of the best, hard hitting articles that I have read for some time. Really lays the smack down on whinging third parties. There’s a couple of minor points in the article that I do disagree with but overall Infendo nail this one.
Seven Ways to Make Money Gaming
I love games and I need money to keep that love alive. Fortunately I can combine the two. Keira from Write the Game runs thru seven of the best ways to make the cash.
Earthbound Calendar Is A Ness-essity – Press the Buttons
Even though Nintendo still continue to withhold the EarthBound series from us singlet wearing Australians, I still have a distant love for Earthbound (ah yes, ’scratch and sniff’). Matty G posted up some great calender images based on the series. I originally wasn’t sure if I was going to post this, as the lame pun in the title was giving me second thoughts. ^_^
Tags: cutscenes, earthbound, make money, metal slug, simpsons game, totally rad, turok, wii, wrecking crew
VG Media Network
January 19th, 2008
Hey Guys, I’ve been pushing myself a little too hard lately so I’m going to take a break and talk about a network of blogs that I have recently become a member of.
VG Media Network is a new network of quality video game blogs with the aim of working together to improve the quality and popularity of the blogs within the network.. As you would expect I think its an awesome idea, its great to see bloggers in this niche come together to form a community.
I’ll just quickly run through the current blogs in the network:
Draining Souls
The Server Is Down
Girls Don’t Game
Write The Game
The Hunter’s Mark
Tank Hard!
Press the Buttons
Consolation Prize
Unfortunately I’m not really into the MMO RPG scene just yet, so I can’t say much about The Server Is Down, The Hunter’s Mark, Tank Hard! and Draining Souls. I’ll have to read over them to improve my knowledge on the subject.
If you have a keen eye then you probably aready know that I’ve been affiliating with Press the Buttons for a while now. Matt’s blog is a great read, I always enjoy his Nintendo themed articles. I’ve also been reading Girls Don’t Game for a few months now, they have a great variety through articles from every corner of the industry. Admitably I haven’t had the time to read much of Write The Game and Consolation Prize but from what I have read they seem like very respectable blogs.
So, be a good man or woman and be sure to check out all of the sites in the network.
I’ll be adding these links in a special area under my blogroll. Since I need to custom code it expect it up in the following days. I’ll be back to the usual schedule soon, have a good weekend.
Link Out (1/1/2008)
January 1st, 2008
Hey guys, happy new year. I hope you had an enjoyable new year transition. ^_^ Over the past few weeks I’ve built up a nice collection of gaming links to share with you. They are a little out of date but here goes:
This one is quite interesting, its about a project that someone is working on to convert the basic gameplay elements from Guitar Hero onto a Commodore 64.
I believe that I’ve mentioned these guys before, Udon Comics do the artwork for the Street Fighter comics and manga. They also work on art for World of Warcraft, Darkstalkers and other important comic and gaming franchises. This interview is about their latest selection of Street Fighter comics and manga. You can see some of the covers here as well.
AU Developer Auran Files For Bankruptcy - Game Industry Wire
Game Industry Wire have been following the story about Auran (one of Australia’s largest game developers) and the rumours and now confirmation of their bankruptcy. I was originally going to post about my concerns over this matter after receiving an email from PALGN with details on how to enter a competition to win 1 of 1000 copies of Auran’s last game; Fury.
Burnout Paradise Soundtrack – MTV Multiplayer
The Burnout games contain some of the best sountracks for any game series ever. The latest soundtrack for Burnout Paradise was announced. Surprisingly it contains the new Seether single on there too.
Jordan from over @ The Fun Bucket is celebrating The Fun Bucket’s first birthday. So if you haven’t already head over there and give him a heads up. Oh yeah, the obligatry Happy Birthday Banner:
You might remember the Killer Instinct – Awesomeness in Character Design article that I posted up not too long ago. Now if you have even better memory you might remember that I said that I had some difficulty finding some pictures of the lovely B.Orchid. Well thankfully a reader has come to the rescue and let me know of their site: Killer Instinct Arena which has some images of the babe. So I have taken some images from the site, posted them up in the article. So I want to thank this reader by personally plugging his great site. ^_^
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