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Great Games – Star Fox (1993)

I thought that I would take a moment to go back and talk about a revolutionary game from the past. Star Fox was the first game to utilize the Super FX chip, a graphics acceleration coprocessor powered Graphics Support Unit (GSU). All of the technical terminology aside, this little processor was able to create threeContinue reading “Great Games – Star Fox (1993)”

Hidden Gems – Dark Cloud (PS2)

Taking some time to go for the throwback of my childhood on our discussion today. Easily one of the most difficult games that I played growing up mostly due to me not knowing proper strategies and tactics to beat the first boss in the game. Years later, I finally played through the game in it’sContinue reading “Hidden Gems – Dark Cloud (PS2)”

Series-ous Talk – Half-Life

With the release of Half-Life: Alyx coming out at the end of this month, I thought that this series deserves the attention that it deserves. This series has always been one of my favorites in terms of the games themselves and the modding community it inspired. Without further adieu, let’s dive into this franchise thatContinue reading “Series-ous Talk – Half-Life”

Series-ous Talk – Metroid

I haven’t talked about any game series for awhile, so today I thought about writing not just one, but two articles. I’ll be posting the second one later as I need to finish up the overall analysis. A great segway into the topic of famous game series is none other than Nintendo’s Metroid series. Let’sContinue reading “Series-ous Talk – Metroid”

Great Games – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

I realize that I have done a Zelda title as a Great Games category entry, but many of these series entries are good examples of game design techniques and of innovation. I promise the next time that I have to write about a Zelda game, it will be in the Series-ous category. Without further delay,Continue reading “Great Games – The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time”

Hidden Gems – Mirror’s Edge

Just as a quick disclaimer, I realize that this game is not that obscure as many gamers know the name, but it is largely overlooked despite its positive reception. That is why I decided to categorize it as a Hidden Gem, but I could say that it is also a Great Games category contender. However,Continue reading “Hidden Gems – Mirror’s Edge”

Great Games – The Stanley Parable

With the release of The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe coming this year, I thought that it would be a good time to highlight this peculiar title. Though it started life as a modification for Half-Life 2, the standalone remake boosts a more detailed story and an improved engine that offers a more diverse, unique experience.Continue reading “Great Games – The Stanley Parable”

Obscure Gaming – Metropolismania

Even though this category is reserved for single title releases, this post will cover two games under this franchises title. Though there was a third release, it was a Japan exclusive and I don’t have any hands-on experience with this title to say much more about it. On that note, let’s get into talking aboutContinue reading “Obscure Gaming – Metropolismania”

Great Games – Donkey Kong Country

This game was one that I had always heard about, but I never had a Super Nintendo growing up. However, the day that I acquired an SNES classic, I got my opportunity to playthrough this graphically defining platformer. There are many design choices that make this game quite memorable and starter a new approach toContinue reading “Great Games – Donkey Kong Country”

Series-ous Talk – Spyro

This is another game series that I have been excited to talk about because this one was a quintessential pillar in my interest in video games. On my sister’s 11th birthday, she wanted a Playstation 2 as her present, which opened up a new world of gaming beyond the 16-bit Sega Genesis and the GameContinue reading “Series-ous Talk – Spyro”