The Legend of Zelda
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Postgame Wrap-up: Zelda II – The Adventure of Link
Quite some time ago, when I was about 10 or 11, I put a borrowed gold cartridge bearing the name Zelda II into my NES system. There was no internet then, and gaming magazines were not exactly common. Therefore, I had no way of knowing that I was about to start playing a game that… Continue reading
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The Continuing Saga of Star Fox Zero
At E3 2014, Nintendo confirmed what had become a poorly kept secret. A new Star Fox title was in development for the WiiU. Titled Star Fox Zero, the game would utilize both the television screen and the WiiU Gamepad for play. The television would be a sort of action view, whereas the Gamepad would be… Continue reading
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Is Ocarina of Time the Best Legend of Zelda Title?
Hey! Listen! I had to, sorry. If you ask anyone with knowledge of gaming what the best Zelda title is, most will say Ocarina of Time without even thinking twice. It’s understandable. Ocarina of Time still sits atop virtually all cumulative ratings sites and has managed to stay relevant long after the console it was… Continue reading
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My Top 8 RPGs
When I found out that this is considered JRPGJuly, I knew that I had to do this Top 8 post, though I’m just considering RPGs as a whole, not the subset of JRPGs. The definition of an RPG varies from person to person. In the very broadest sense, Super Mario Brothers could be considered an… Continue reading
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My Top 8 Video Game Franchises
Passed Over, but not Forgotten: Lego Series, Rock Band, Resident Evil, Age of Empires, Bioshock, Dead Space, Donkey Kong Country, Batman Arkham Series 8. Final Fantasy I love the story and name inspiration behind the original Final Fantasy on the NES. There is surely no way the developers could have imagined that the game they… Continue reading
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Post Game Wrap-up: The Legend of Zelda – A Link Between Worlds
Since I consider A Link to the Past to be one of my all-time favorite games, when this sequel was announced, I was as excited for it as anyone could be. The thought of journeying back to the Hyrule of A Link to the Past gave me great joy. The big question though: is there… Continue reading
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My Top 8 Video Game Sequels
With my recent writings on sequels, I’ve decided that a good Top 8 would be one on the best sequels. My personal rule for determining this list was to take into account my enjoyment of the games as well as what they did for their respective series. Also, I’ve limited myself to sequels that are… Continue reading
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What Gamers Want in a Sequel
With Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze getting called out a bit last week for offering few new ideas that differentiate it from its prequel (not my opinion, just a tidbit from a few reviews), I think this is a good time to break down game sequels and what people generally seem to look for in… Continue reading
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So…Sonic Boom
Last week Sega announced their next game for Nintendo’s WiiU and 3DS. The games will be based on a new cartoon being launched under the same name. The series will be coming in the Fall of 2014, whereas the game, which will reportedly serve as a prequel to the television show, has not yet received… Continue reading
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My Top 8 GameBoy Advance Games
Just Missed the Cut: Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance, Spyro: Season of Ice/Season of Flame, Golden Sun, Final Fantasy Tactics, Kirby & the Amazing Mirror, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga 8. Sword of Mana Sword of Mana is actually a remake of The Final Fantasy Adventure for the GameBoy, and of the many Mana games, is… Continue reading
About Me
A long-time gamer, I have a fondness for both classic games and systems as well as those being released today. While mostly focusing on retro content, I do blog about recent games and happenings as well. I hope you enjoy and feel free to comment with your thoughts, be it in agreement or disagreement. All comments are welcome.
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