Friday, 31 January 2014
The Game Over Club: What the hell is up with Nintendo?!
The Game Over Club: What the hell is up with Nintendo?!: The Wii was a great success. It seemed everyone had the damn console. So when the Wii U was released a few years back did Nintendo really th...
What the hell is up with Nintendo?!
The Wii was a great success. It seemed everyone had the damn console. So when the Wii U was released a few years back did Nintendo really think they would have another multi-million dollar hit? As much as I love the original NES, the SNES didn't do as well as its predecessor. It's true and you know it!
So Iwata takes a pay cut, and basically says the Wii U's Game Pad is to blame for the lack of sales....well, that and the fact that there's hardly any marketing done so the casuals can actually see the thing and all of its games.
Games...games...that's another thing. Nintendo needs to beg and plead on their hands and knees to get those 3rd party developers on board. C'mon Konami! C'mon Capcom (I'm still pointing a finger at you though...). Ubisoft, Activision, EA, Sega and the rest. Get on board, scratch those grey cells of yours and figure out some fun ways to implement the Game Pad tech.
Things you already heard a million times before on other sites, blogs, and videos. Here's a little list of what Nintendo should do to turn things around. (And yes, I've never run a multi-billion dollar company...and neither have you. But, it's still fun!)
So Iwata takes a pay cut, and basically says the Wii U's Game Pad is to blame for the lack of sales....well, that and the fact that there's hardly any marketing done so the casuals can actually see the thing and all of its games.
You can help fix it Iwata!
Games...games...that's another thing. Nintendo needs to beg and plead on their hands and knees to get those 3rd party developers on board. C'mon Konami! C'mon Capcom (I'm still pointing a finger at you though...). Ubisoft, Activision, EA, Sega and the rest. Get on board, scratch those grey cells of yours and figure out some fun ways to implement the Game Pad tech.
Wii U won't fall that hard
Things you already heard a million times before on other sites, blogs, and videos. Here's a little list of what Nintendo should do to turn things around. (And yes, I've never run a multi-billion dollar company...and neither have you. But, it's still fun!)
- Commercials. Promote the damn thing! You've banked millions from the success of the Wii. Promote the thing so people stop thinking its an add on to the Wii!
- Games. I don't think the Wii U will be a system seller on its own. You need to push the games out. That also means the Virtual Console too.
- Connectivity. The 3DS is your bread and butter right now. It had a shaky start, but its really one of the best handhelds ever. Tie both systems together. You buy a VC NES game on your 3DS? Bam! You can now play it on your Wii U too! And vice versa!
- Stemming from the point above, have one UNIFIED Virtual Console. I should be able to download all the games on my Wii U, AND my 3DS. (Looking at you Earthbound!)
You should be on the 3DS!
It shouldn't take a rocket scientist to clean up this mess Nintendo. Spread the news of your wonderful system. Bring in the 3rd party devs and kiss their asses for a bit, you need them! And for the sake of all things good, unify the Wii U and the 3DS. You're Nintendo. You can do this. Just don't give up like you did with the Virtual Boy. ^>^
Saturday, 5 October 2013
My Xbox 360 Tastes are Different...
"Shit on Call of Duty!"
I spit on Battlefield, Mass Effect, and Halo! I don't like those games (they're just not for me but I can see why millions love them Humanoids). No, for me its all about compilations, and lesser loved games in the platforming and shmup genre.
Give me Mirror's Edge over Borderlands, I'll take Raiden IV any day of the week and twice on Sunday. I'll play Batman Arkham City hand over fist over GTA. No foolin' jive turkeys. My taste in Xbox 360 games is weird, unusual. No online stuff either. Single or local multiplayer campaigning here.
If you're like me, and just want something different on your Box, then look at this nice little assortment of games. Give them a try, you can find them relatively cheap too! Check out this crazy list of mine:
Will's Unusual Xbox 360 Recommendation List Hyper Combo Flash Edition
I spit on Battlefield, Mass Effect, and Halo! I don't like those games (they're just not for me but I can see why millions love them Humanoids). No, for me its all about compilations, and lesser loved games in the platforming and shmup genre.
Give me Mirror's Edge over Borderlands, I'll take Raiden IV any day of the week and twice on Sunday. I'll play Batman Arkham City hand over fist over GTA. No foolin' jive turkeys. My taste in Xbox 360 games is weird, unusual. No online stuff either. Single or local multiplayer campaigning here.
If you're like me, and just want something different on your Box, then look at this nice little assortment of games. Give them a try, you can find them relatively cheap too! Check out this crazy list of mine:
Will's Unusual Xbox 360 Recommendation List Hyper Combo Flash Edition
- Capcom Digital Collection
- Midway Arcade Origins
- Sonic's Ultimate Genesis Collection
- Konami Classics Vol. 1 and 2
- Raiden Fighter Aces
- Raiden IV
- Splatterhouse
- Mirror's Edge
- Tranformers War for Cybertron
- Dreamcast Collection
- L.A. Noir
- Namco Museum Virtual Arcade
The best modern version of Street Fighter 2 people
One of the most ambitious non violent(ish) FPS'
3 Different games with a ton of options
Notice a theme? A lot of compilations, even Splatterhouse has the classic original arcade game plus, the two sequels on the sega genesis! Awesome! Those compilation discs have some of the greatest console and arcade games ever released too. From Golden Axe, Sonic the Hedgehog, Robotron 2084, Defender, Space Channel 5, Rush N' Attack, and even Symphony of the Night. Love it!
If you're getting tired of the same ol' same old, try out one of these games on my list. You may be plenty surprised!
Until the Colecovision gets its own anthology game,
In the meantime, in between time.
-Will ^>^
Tuesday, 1 October 2013
Robotron 2084: The Haiku
"WHY DO I LOVE YOU?"
You chase me,
Taunt me,
Hound me,
Your insistence of my demise is infuriating!
I dodge you,
I run from you,
But you're always there,
Coming at me!
The Last Family on Earth,
You see me,
You need me,
But you sometimes perish!
Grunts,
Enforcers,
Hulks, and Brains,
Unending!
My love for Robotron 2084 first began just a few years back if you can believe it. Sure I've heard of Robotron 64 on the N64, but that game didn't interest me (so I thought!). But the original game is fast, sleek, and it has that certain quality. That je ne c'est pas to it!
For those that don't know you play as a human who is imbued with super powers. Good thing too because the rest of humanity has been pretty much wiped out by the evil robots...well, the Robotrons! Its up to you and your laser blasts to rid of them and save members of the last family on Earth!
Robotron 2084 Stats
Created by: Eugene Jarvis
Year: 1982
Company: Williams Electronics
Genre: Fixed Shooter
Features Dual Joysticks
World Record (Tournament Settings):John McAllister with 1.2 million points
And now for your enjoyment, PICTURES!
-Will ^>^
You chase me,
Taunt me,
Hound me,
Your insistence of my demise is infuriating!
I dodge you,
I run from you,
But you're always there,
Coming at me!
The Last Family on Earth,
You see me,
You need me,
But you sometimes perish!
Grunts,
Enforcers,
Hulks, and Brains,
Unending!
My love for Robotron 2084 first began just a few years back if you can believe it. Sure I've heard of Robotron 64 on the N64, but that game didn't interest me (so I thought!). But the original game is fast, sleek, and it has that certain quality. That je ne c'est pas to it!
For those that don't know you play as a human who is imbued with super powers. Good thing too because the rest of humanity has been pretty much wiped out by the evil robots...well, the Robotrons! Its up to you and your laser blasts to rid of them and save members of the last family on Earth!
Created by: Eugene Jarvis
Year: 1982
Company: Williams Electronics
Genre: Fixed Shooter
Features Dual Joysticks
World Record (Tournament Settings):John McAllister with 1.2 million points
Title Screen
Atari 7800 Version
Arcade Flyer
Atari Lynx Version
Marquee
Controls, yes you use BOTH joysticks!
Atari 5200 Version
Gameplay
Until Robotron 2085 blasts into arcades,
In the meantime, in between time!
-Will ^>^
Monday, 30 September 2013
Blasting Your Way Outta the Arcade!
"YOU BETTER GET LUCKY OR YOU'RE GOING TOO BE DEAD!"
Great words from a drunkard of an undertaker. Stemming from my last little write up on the light guns themselves, I though I would take the time to showcase some of the best light gun games. Focusing our attention on the arcades, because let's face it, the arcades ruled back in the 80's and 90's!
Here's another short list of major light gun games released in the arcades. Man o' man did I play a lot of these games in my day. So much fun too! I remember as a kid being scared of the undertaker in Mad Dog McCree when I died. Fun times!
1987: Operation Wolf (Taito)
1990: Mad Dog McCree (American Laser Games), Space Gun (Taito)
1991: T2 The Arcade Game (Midway) all the major actors reprise their roles for the game
1992: Mad Dog II: The Lost Gold (American Laser Games), Lethal Enforcers (Konami)
1994: Virtua Cop (Sega), Point Blank (Namco), Lethal Enforcers 2 (Konami)
1995: Virtua Cop 2 (Sega), Time Crisis (Namco), Area 51 (Atari)
1997: House of the Dead (Sega), Time Crisis 2 (Namco), Maximum Force (Atari)
1998: CarnEvil (Midway), House of the Dead 2 (Sega)
1999: Silent Scope (Konami)
2002: House of the Dead 3 (Sega)
2003: Virtua Cop 3 (Sega), TIme Crisis 3 (Namco)
2006: Time Crisis 4 (Namco)
So how many have you played? What's your favorite light gun arcade game? All the ones mentioned above I played them all. Its a safe bet that time and time again I would go back and play Virtua Cop, and Time Crisis. I played these games so much with my friends and even my step dad! Being that he is a retired officer he loved Virtua Cop! That was a really good time. Ha, Ha!
Until Mario gets his own light gun game!
In the meantime, in between time,
-Will ^>^
Great words from a drunkard of an undertaker. Stemming from my last little write up on the light guns themselves, I though I would take the time to showcase some of the best light gun games. Focusing our attention on the arcades, because let's face it, the arcades ruled back in the 80's and 90's!
Here's another short list of major light gun games released in the arcades. Man o' man did I play a lot of these games in my day. So much fun too! I remember as a kid being scared of the undertaker in Mad Dog McCree when I died. Fun times!
1987: Operation Wolf (Taito)
1990: Mad Dog McCree (American Laser Games), Space Gun (Taito)
1991: T2 The Arcade Game (Midway) all the major actors reprise their roles for the game
1992: Mad Dog II: The Lost Gold (American Laser Games), Lethal Enforcers (Konami)
1994: Virtua Cop (Sega), Point Blank (Namco), Lethal Enforcers 2 (Konami)
1995: Virtua Cop 2 (Sega), Time Crisis (Namco), Area 51 (Atari)
1997: House of the Dead (Sega), Time Crisis 2 (Namco), Maximum Force (Atari)
1998: CarnEvil (Midway), House of the Dead 2 (Sega)
1999: Silent Scope (Konami)
2002: House of the Dead 3 (Sega)
2003: Virtua Cop 3 (Sega), TIme Crisis 3 (Namco)
2006: Time Crisis 4 (Namco)
So how many have you played? What's your favorite light gun arcade game? All the ones mentioned above I played them all. Its a safe bet that time and time again I would go back and play Virtua Cop, and Time Crisis. I played these games so much with my friends and even my step dad! Being that he is a retired officer he loved Virtua Cop! That was a really good time. Ha, Ha!
Until Mario gets his own light gun game!
In the meantime, in between time,
-Will ^>^
Saturday, 28 September 2013
A History of (Light) Gun Violence...
CLICK, CLICK, BANG, BANG!
While nowhere near a full comprehensive list, this does include the major releases on the time line. My love for the light guns first started (much like most of you) at the carnivals.
Playing a shooting game on a range hitting ducks, stars, and other objects. Being a kid and holding that weapon was pretty darn cool! Did your favourite make the time line?
1930's:The genre is created
1936: Seeburg Ray-O-Lite (first light gun game)
1966: Periscope (Sega) the first quarter operated game
1969: Missile (Sega)
1970: Beam Gun (Nintendo)
1972: Killer Shark (Sega), Shooting Gallery (Magnavox Odyssey) first console based light gun
1973: Laser Clay Shooting System (Nintendo)
1974: Wild Gunman (Nintendo)
1975: Bullet Mark, Balloon Gun (Sega)
1984: Nes Zapper (Nintendo)
1986: Light Phaser (Sega)
1987: Magnum Light Phaser (ZX Spectrum), XG-1 (Atari)
1990: Laser Scope (Konami)
1992: Super Scope (Nintendo)
1993: Justifier (Konami)
1994: Menacer (Sega)
1997: GunCon (Namco)
2001: GunCon 2 (Namco)
2003: GunCon 3 (Namco)
2007: Wii Zapper (Nintendo)
The Wii console really saw a resurgence of the light gun games in particular. Thanks to the Wii's motion controls a new generation of kids got to delve into this spectacular genre. Games like Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles, House of the Dead 2/3, House of the Dead Overkill, Sin and Punishment as well as many, many others.
Until Sega creates a new Periscope arcade game,
In the meantime, in between time!
-Will ^>^
While nowhere near a full comprehensive list, this does include the major releases on the time line. My love for the light guns first started (much like most of you) at the carnivals.
Playing a shooting game on a range hitting ducks, stars, and other objects. Being a kid and holding that weapon was pretty darn cool! Did your favourite make the time line?
The SNES Super Scope!
Will's A Brief History of the Light Gun
1936: Seeburg Ray-O-Lite (first light gun game)
1966: Periscope (Sega) the first quarter operated game
1969: Missile (Sega)
1970: Beam Gun (Nintendo)
1972: Killer Shark (Sega), Shooting Gallery (Magnavox Odyssey) first console based light gun
1973: Laser Clay Shooting System (Nintendo)
1974: Wild Gunman (Nintendo)
1975: Bullet Mark, Balloon Gun (Sega)
1984: Nes Zapper (Nintendo)
1986: Light Phaser (Sega)
1987: Magnum Light Phaser (ZX Spectrum), XG-1 (Atari)
1990: Laser Scope (Konami)
1992: Super Scope (Nintendo)
1993: Justifier (Konami)
1994: Menacer (Sega)
1997: GunCon (Namco)
2001: GunCon 2 (Namco)
2003: GunCon 3 (Namco)
2007: Wii Zapper (Nintendo)
Namco GunCon 1
Sega Master System's Light Phaser
The Wii console really saw a resurgence of the light gun games in particular. Thanks to the Wii's motion controls a new generation of kids got to delve into this spectacular genre. Games like Resident Evil: Umbrella Chronicles, House of the Dead 2/3, House of the Dead Overkill, Sin and Punishment as well as many, many others.
Until Sega creates a new Periscope arcade game,
In the meantime, in between time!
-Will ^>^
Friday, 27 September 2013
Essential: Genesis Games
"YOU DON'T HAVE THAT ONE?!"
I find that most of the great games on the Sega Mega Genesis Drive can be had for quite cheap. Everyone knows about the Sonic games and the great sports games. But what else? Common titles are great but what of the uncommon titles? Is there anything else the Genesis does better than the Turbo Grafx-16, and Snes?
The obvious answer humanoid is, of course! But first, a list compiling the great common games EVERY Sega Genesis and Mega Drive player can't go without!
Will's Essential Genesis Common Titles List!
I find that most of the great games on the Sega Mega Genesis Drive can be had for quite cheap. Everyone knows about the Sonic games and the great sports games. But what else? Common titles are great but what of the uncommon titles? Is there anything else the Genesis does better than the Turbo Grafx-16, and Snes?
The obvious answer humanoid is, of course! But first, a list compiling the great common games EVERY Sega Genesis and Mega Drive player can't go without!
Will's Essential Genesis Common Titles List!
- Sonic the Hedgehog 1,2,3 (The holy trinity of Genesis games)
- Sonic and Knuckles (Probably the best Sonic game)
- Sonic Spinball (Tough as nails pinball game. Oddly fun though)
- Sonic 3D Blast (You can see smoke coming from the system as you play this game. Solid 3D helping of Sonic!)
- Altered Beast (Tame beat 'em up. But still great fun!)
- Golden Axe 1 and 2 (The two kings of fantasy beat 'em ups)
- Columns (Dare I say the second greatest puzzle game of all time?)
- Lion King (Phenomenal graphics and sound)
- Aladdin (Tommy Talarico did wonders on the music. The graphics are even better than the Snes!)
- Mortal Kombat 1,2,3 (All bloody. All great)
- Street Fighter 2 Special Champion Edition (Phew!)
- Streets of Rage 1 and 2 (The king of all beat 'em ups on the system!)
- Outrun (Best racing game. Multiple paths, multiple endings. Outstanding music)
- Phantasy Star 2,3,4 (Look no further for your RPG needs)
- Ghouls and Ghosts (One of the toughest action/platformer games)
- Shinobi 2, 3 (Great ninja action. Excellent in both sound and graphics)
- Dr. Robotniks Mean Bean Machine (Nice little puzzle game)
One of the best commons!
That right there nets you some of the best in almost every basic category of video game. From racing, Rpg's, action, puzzle, beat 'em up, and platformer. So what else? What else is essential when you get past the common titles? Well, here's another handy dandy list of great uncommon titles that shouldn't cost you more than 30 bucks.
Will's Awesome List of Uncommon Genesis Titles!
- Forgotten Worlds (2 Player shmup)
- Comix Zone (Fantastic comic book style beat 'em up)
- Castlevania Bloodlines (One of the best action platformers)
- Battletoads (A port of the Nes terror. Although this one the 2 players bugs are fixed, and the difficulty is decreased)
- Contra Hard Corps (THE hardest Contra game. 2 Player run and gun goodness)
- Castle of Illusion (Disney platformer starring Mickey Mouse)
- Quackshot (Another great Disney platformer starring Donald Duck)
- Rolling Thunder 2, 3 (both games are underrated run and gun games. 2 players too!)
- General Chaos (Old school Real Time Strategy game, 4 player support!)
- Gunstar Heroes (Could very well be better than Contra Hard Corps. Phenomenal 2 player game)
- Spider-Man/Venom: Maximum Carnage (Single player beat 'em up)
- Lightening Force (Fantastic music in this sweet shmup)
- Gaiares (Probably the hardest shmup on the Genny)
- Thunder Force 2 (excellent shmup. Very underrated)
- M.U.S.H.A. (most folks say this is THE shmup on the Genesis)
- Rocket Knight Adventures (Another excellent action/platform game by Konami)
- WWF Raw and Royal Rumble (Both are great multiplayer wrestling games)
- Gauntlet IV (What more can be said. Its gauntlet. And it supports 4 players!)
- Dynamite Heady (tough and under appreciated)
- Shinning Force 1,2 (Some more wonderful Strategy/RPG's)
- TMNT Hyperstone Heist (Overlooked beat 'em up)
A Staple in any Genesis owners library!
Another thing that is a MUST on the Genesis is a 6 Button Pad. Grab two of these and just forget the 3 button controller. Trust me on this one. You'll thank me when you and your buddy are playing tons of Street Fighter 2 and Mortal Kombat!
A Must for Genesis Owners
If you're into light gun games than buy both the Sega Menacer and the Konami Justifier. But, a big heads up people, the light gun games aren't as relevant as the 8-Bit era. Just so you know. ;)
- Body Count
- Menacer 6 game cart (comes with the Menacer obviously)
- T-2 The Arcade Game
- Lethal Enforcers
- Lethal Enforcers II: Gunfighters
Say hello to the Justifier!
Make my day punk!
Unlike the Snes, the Genesis is still rather inexpensive to get into. Most of the triple-A quality titles can be had at low prices. The uncommon games are truly great and very affordable too. So get cracking! SEGA!
Until Sonic gets a job delivering pizzas,
In the meantime, in between time!
-Will ^>^
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