Silent Hill Wii remake shows lots of promise
December 8, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
Shattered Memories might just be the next great third-party Wii game.
Just when you’re about to give up on third-party games on the Wii, a promising new title pops up and tells you otherwise. Such is the tale of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, a reimagining of the first Silent Hill that scared our socks off a decade ago. Check out the two latest trailers and you’ll see that the game seems to be doing many things right.
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Contra gets the 3D treatment but something is missing
See Contra in 3D. NAO.
Fancy some Contra? If you owned an NES back in 1988, you’re probably getting misty-eyed from the nostalgia. Since its original release, Contra has occasionally returned to punish/entertain the hardcore fan. Machinima recently came out with a different kind of Contra—a Half-Life 2 mod, to be exact. The result: You get to see the entire jungle stage in 3D, but instead of the machine-gun toting Billy or Lance, you get Gordon Freeman, the Half-Life protagonist.
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Player-created mod for Super Mario World is EVIL
November 23, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
Everything about this level is EVIL.
So you finally have New Super Mario Bros. Wii, and according to some reports, the new platformer is as tough as Contra. Do you really believe that? While MTV Multiplayer and Joystiq’s assertions are possible, there can truly be no comparison to the sheer evil you’re about to witness in Super Mario World. But wait! Before you start asking which world the video is from, let me be clear: it’s a player-created mod.
As you’ll see, the level is mind-numbingly difficult. So difficult that the video can be hard to watch in some stretches. Enjoy.
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Dr. Mario theme gets lyrics
November 15, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
There's something disturbing about Dr. Mario.
The classic Mario overworld theme deserved its own lyrics (see the Super Mario Bros. Super Show), and with good reason: It’s one of the most recognizable tunes in pop culture. Now it’s only a matter of time before other Mario anthems started having their own. Guess who’s next? It’s Dr. Mario. But a word of warning—the lyrics and video are hilarious, but there’s some pretty unsettling stuff here that’s considered NSFW.
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NES cartridge plays NES games
October 26, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
No NES necessary here.
We all know how it gaming is supposed to work: insert the cartridge or disk in the console and play countless hours. But have you ever imagined doing it the other way around? Welcome to the world of modding, where anything is possible. Ben Heck forum member “airz” decided to literally make his NES cartridge playable—without the NES.
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Scribblenauts’ technology now active in Mega64 videos
September 28, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
Mega64 now uses Scribblenauts technology.
If you have a blog or have ever shared your two-cents’ worth in blogs, then you’ve probably had a discussion or two with a reader through the blog’s comments. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, people who leave nasty comments on your blog know best!
In a flash of inspiration, the guys at Mega64 created a system to empower blog readers by implementing Scribblenauts‘ special conjuring technology in blogs. The results are nothing short of astounding.
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Watch the real life Mario Kart
September 6, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
The real life Mario Kart?
Last week, we showed you the trailer for Mario Kart: The Movie, which isn’t really an upcoming movie. Today, we show you another Mario Kart video clip. The difference? This one is the real deal. “Real” meaning the kart is truly racing dangerously through city streets. Of course, it’s not really Mario driving, just some guy dressed like him. Oh, and Santa Claus isn’t real.
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Reviews Surfing - Flipnote Studio (DSiWare)
September 1, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
It’s hard to say no to a quality product, but it’s even harder to say no when said quality product is being given away for free. Meet Flipnote Studio, a downloadable application for the Nintendo DSi’s DSiWare that lets you draw your own cartoons. If you find the concept of making your own cartoons fascinating, or are just looking for the next best free deal, read on and see what the critics think.
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Watch the trailer for Mario Kart: The Movie, which isn’t really a movie
August 31, 2009 by Mike · 4 Comments
See the trailer behind Mario Kart: The Movie.
We’ve seen our share of games turned into movies, but they’re usually the shooting kind. Can you imagine one that involved racing? It could happen, as you’ll see in the clip today. Meet Mario Kart: The Movie—it’s a story of loyalty, love, and ridiculous mascot costumes.
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Stop-motion LEGO pays tribute to 8-bit games
August 24, 2009 by Mike · Leave a Comment
This 8-Bit Trip will BLOW YOUR MIND.
If you’re an 80s child and love all things 8-bit, then you’d probably get misty eyed watching this mind-blowing tribute to Pong, International Karate, Tetris, the NES, and Super Mario Bros., among other things. “8-Bit Trip” is a labor of love by Daniel Larsson and Tomas Redigh of Rymdreglage.
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