Archive for March, 2010
Lessons from a Metal Warrior
Is it possible for an old game to teach you new ways to appreciate modern games? Yes, and after playing through Metal Warriors I believe this more than I believe in forcing euthanasia upon your old relatives to collect early inheritance.
10 Reasons Why You Will Die a Virgin
Virginity. It’s acceptable if you’re 13, but once you hit 20 you better have a damn good excuse if you don’t want to be treated like a burn victim. Sometimes the solution isn’t so obvious to people so this is where I come in to gently shine some light on a very delicate topic.
Dragon Quest!
If Japan has taught me anything it’s that stereotypes hold true. For example, the Japanese have bad hair and awful taste in music. This is fact. Amongst all their rich culture, crazy vending machines and questionable food that will give you nightmares is something they are also known for: excellent game developers and dedicated fans.
Game decision flow chart
For those of you who love games but feel overwhelmed at the number of choices out there, we’ve done a little work to help you out. Click here to enlarge.
Super Potato! A love story
While in Japan I visited many ancient temples and shrines on sacred land. I feast my eyes on the one thousand golden Kannon statues of Sanjūsangen-Dō and also participated in a mysterious ritual of “cute magic” that was allegedly used to enchant a plate of nuts and deep fried fish tails in a maid cafe that still makes me sick to even think about. As wondrous as all these places are, everything pales in comparison to the great Super Potato of Akihabara.
