O what a glorious day it will be when Microsoft announces that the $10 Xbox Live Gold price hike will result in fewer advertisements on the service!
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Monthly Archives: August 2010
Incredible value
More incredible value from Microsoft: Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the world’s first $65 directional pad.
It’s Brawl
Reader Jonath makes an astute observation: Which game has better cutscenes—Super Smash Bros. Brawl or Metroid Other M?
And remember, Smash Bros. Brawl really doesn’t any voice acting to speak of, pun intended.
Dawson’s Creek in space
G4′s Other M review is incredible. Really glad they had a woman review it as well, considering how insulting this version of Samus is to females–gamers or otherwise.
Watch for a bit, and tell me you don’t laugh when the Dawson’s Creek-like soundtrack kicks in.
Housecleaning
I think this is a first: I don’t particularly take this personal blog very seriously but even so, I marked an annoying, ill-informed little troll as spam today. I doubt I’ll ever do it again, but this shit was seriously getting worse than any religious fanatic I’ve ever encountered–and it was over a game!
Adding value, con’t.
If a price increase is delivered by someone named “Major Nelson” it’s easier to swallow because it’s hip and cool.
Adding value
Hey, somebody’s got to pay for all that awesome Xbox Live Facebook connectivity. Might as well be you.
Managing expectations
Sony, positively brimming with confidence over the looming Move launch:
“Am I expecting a massive day one? Not particularly. We didn’t with EyeToy, either. It went on to be massively successful.”
Remember when Nintendo said the exact same thing about the Wii? And when the hell did EyeToy become “massively successful?!”
Continuity
Why is Samus so afraid of Ridley? Seems this continuity error would enrage “true fans” of the series, but what do I know.
Deep thoughts
Wondering this morning if the hardcore blogs and gaming sites are subconsciously boosting their Other M review scores a few points because the game was “made for them.”
Also, reading the responses to any negative views reminds me, again, of how immature the “serious” core gamers really are. Irony’s fun though, so it’s all good.