Archive for August, 2009
X-List: The 4 Video Games That I Need Before I Die
There are a handful of games that have never received follow-ups, truly deserved another series entry, or simply left questions that diehards need answered. I present to you the four games that I need before I taste the reaper’s cold touch.
Bits and Bytes: 8/30/2009
Bits and Bytes is a weekly round up of some of the more interesting gaming news items that happened to slip through the cracks during our normal posting schedule. They’re presented here in easily-digestible bite-size chunks. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter for more 2D gaming commentary. Poppin’ Online Just after a week after [...]
The Greatest 2D Sports Videogame Athletes: Ken Girffey, Jr. Edition
Some young’uns reading this may be a lil’ too green to remember Ken Griffey, Jr. before he wore the Mask of the Cincinnati Reds Death. If you’re one of those unfortunate few, and you’d like to witness a portion of his greatness, check out Griff’s self-titled cartridge for the SNES. Although game companies of that [...]
How To: Execute Kenshiro’s 100 Crack Fist (Hokuto no Ken, PS2)
One question that I receive on a somewhat regular basis asks how one goes about unleashing Kenshiro’s 100 Crack Fist finisher. Certainly, it was the most memorable move in the series, and one that you want to smack your boys with when they begin to spout off a little too much. Just like the anime, you can’t simply whip it out at anytime – - that would end matches in seconds. You need to set up the scenario first.
Virtual Vox Pop: Recommend A Good RPG
Virtual Vox Pop is a weekly open mic in which we ask you, the reader, to sound off on a particular topic. This week, it’s role-playing games. I hate RPGs. Not the genre itself, but many of the more insane and repetitive trappings that have become synonymous with role-playing games. Random battles. Your typical sword [...]
Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming Sprouting in a Game Store Near You
Say what you will about the general non-excitement of a series based on farming and agriculture, but Harvest Moon is one of the rare RPG franchises that actually garners my attention with each release. The fact that it’s decidedly non-swords/dragons/spells/grinding certainly helps, as that aspect of gaming has been beat to death with a dusty [...]
Slasher Film Icons Kill One Another in Terrordome: Rise of the Boogeymen (PC)
Ever since Freddy’s ragged gloved hand dragged Jason’s equally ragged mask to Hades in Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday, slasher flick fans have been clamoring for cinematic mass murderer crossovers. Although they finally got Freddy vs. Jason a decade later, it only included two blood-thirsty madmen – – what of the rest? Hur4c4n’s [...]
Review: MadCatz Street Fighter IV Blanka Fightpad (Xbox 360)
Think fast – – outside of the Neo Geo and the Japanese Sega Saturn, how many consoles comes bundled with an excellent controller that’s conducive to a robust fighting experience? None, most likely. I’ll be honest, this post was born from a desire to find a controller that wouldn’t work against me as I crafted [...]
Bits and Bytes: 8/23/2009
Bits and Bytes is a weekly round up of some of the more interesting gaming news items that happened to slip through the cracks during our normal posting schedule. They’re presented here in easily-digestible bite-size chunks. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter for more 2D gaming commentary. Virtual Insanity? Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue [...]
Vote for 2D-X’ SXSW 2010 Panel
I’ll be honest, folks: I ain’t too proud to beg. SXSW 2010, the freaknik for the geek set, is currently voting on panel proposals – – and 2D-X is all up in that process. If you click the image above, you’ll be magically transported to the panel voting page where you can cast your vote [...]
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