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War… What is it good for? Raising awareness?
If a member of her majesty’s Government can be lambasted in the UK press for not lowering his head enough to show a certain respectful gravitas during a Remembrance Day service whilst laying a wreath, then how is it that video game publishers do not feel the same wrath?
Final Fantasy’s Best Opening Gameplay: VII & X
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
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
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…
Nintendo’s Greatest Brainchild - The Game Boy
The Game Boy was created by the late Gunpei Yokoi, a former Nintendo employee. Yokoi worked hard to design a handheld device that would be cheap, small, light and inexpensive in order to be a successful product amongst the general public.