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Game Soundtracks to be Remembered


Posted on November 16, 2009

A good video game has music that fits the style and atmosphere of the story. You may not necessarily be able to hum any of the tunes, but it certainly didn’t disrupt your playing. On the other hand, we’ve all played games where the music is so obnoxious you can think of nothing but getting the setting to change in hopes…

2 Reasons to Play the Dreamcast Again


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I love my Dreamcast. It’s my favorite console from Sega and probably one of my favorite platforms period. I still play it quite often and I’ve noticed a sort of revival towards the beloved system, people wanting to get their hands on one again and either reminiscing about games they used to play…

Final Fantasy’s Best Opening Gameplay: VII & X


Posted on November 9, 2009

I’ve always enjoyed the openings to all of the Final Fantasy games. They’re all varied, some somber and others action packed, but the transition from the game’s opening video to the gameplay itself is especially impressive in Final Fantasy VII and X.

The History of Nintendo’s Pink Hero: Kirby


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Developed by HAL Laboratories for the Nintendo platforms, Kirby is the pink little creature from the planet Pop Star who lives in Dream Land, fighting off enemies and King Dedede with his vacuum-like abilities. All Kirby games are fairly simple and hold the same basic concepts, as creator, Masahiro Sakurai wanted to make a game that…

Party Game - Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga


Posted on November 1, 2009

You don’t need to be a Star Wars fan to enjoy this! Trust me. Although I know the stories, I’ve never been much into Star Wars, I’m one of those dreaded Star Trek fans. Regardless, if you’re looking for a game to be played with several friends that doesn’t require paying attention to any story or dialogue…