This time we need to get our sneak on.
Also, I hope you all are having a merry Christmas – except for Kid X-Mas. That guy’s a dick.
Let’s Play – Remember Me: Part 14 – Big Stompy Robot
This time we get to fight a big stompy robot!
Let’s Play – Remember Me: Part 13 – Yet Another Sewer Level
This time we make our way through the game’s second sewer level.
Let’s Play – Remember Me: Part 12 – Bar Fight
This time we return to Tommy’s bar, only to get caught in another fight.
Let’s Play – Remember Me : Part 11 – “ProTip: Do Not Play With Cat On Shoulder”
The Remember Me Let’s Play continues, with proof why you shouldn’t play video games with a cat on your shoulder.
Let’s Play – Remember Me: Part 10 – …Paved With Good Intentions
This time we continue to make our way through the slums.
Let’s Play – Remember Me: Parts 8 & 9
So, I forgot to post part 8 of my Let’s Play of Remember Me yesterday, so I’m going to make up for that today.
And now here’s part 9.
The Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 22
Let’s Play – Remember Me: Part 7 – The Heist
This time we get to the actual data-steal.
Let’s Play – Remember Me: Part 6 – Fanboy
In part 6 we get to meet Nilin’s biggest fan.
Let’s Play – Remember Me: Part 5 – Check Your Privilege
This time we get to see how the other 1% lives.
Let’s Play – Remember Me: Part 4 – Re-mix!
Today we get to check out Remember Me’s memory re-mix system.
Let’s Play – Remember Me: Part 3 – S-Pressin Yourself
In this episode, we get our first look at one of the S-Pressins.
Let’s Play – Remember Me: Part 2 – Combat Tutorials
Well, we learned about the core of the game’s setting last time. Now let’s learn how to fight.
Let’s Play: Remember Me – Part 1 – Jailbreak
This week I’m starting a Let’s Play of Remember Me, a 2013 title from Capcom with some Transhumanist Cyberpunk themes.
Narrative Uncanny Valley
Merry Christmas. Today I’m talking about how the metaphor of the uncanny valley can be applied to narrative and gameplay in video games.
Leigh Alexander’s review that inspired this whole train of thought: http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/200648/Opinion_The_tragedy_of_Grand_Theft_Auto_V.php
Nintendo Power Retrospective – Part 20
This episode we’re hitting Nintendo Power #11, with an unfortunately mediocre lineup, in spite of the cover.
Games Reviewed:
- Silent Service
- Pinbot
- 720
- A Boy and his Blob
- Wrath of the Black Manta
- Astynax
- Nemesis
Related articles
- Retro Thursday: The Nintendo Power Line (timesunion.com)
- Nintendo Power Glove documentary in the works (polygon.com)
- Geek Life: Remembering the Power, Nintendo Power (ngeeklife.wordpress.com)
- There’s a Nintendo Power Glove Documentary Coming (Yes, It Has a Wizard Reference) (wired.com)
Let’s Play – Halo 4
Recently, on my YouTube channel, I completed a Halo 4 let’s play. I’m posting the whole playlist here for your convenience and viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
Throne of the Crescent Moon & Nintendo Power Retrospectives Part 19
In a sudden failure of judgement (and planning), I’ve realized that I’ve forgotten to post last week’s video on the site. So, I’ll make up for it by posting last week’s video alongside this week’s one. Enjoy! Read more
Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 18
Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 17
This time we’re taking a look at Nintendo Power #8, for September and October of 1989, and our first Game Boy game!
Games Reviewed:
6 Tabletop RPGs for Video Game Fans
This week I’m doing a list with 6 tabletop RPGs you might like, based on your taste in video games. If you’re interested in any of the tabletop RPGs mentioned, lists to the games can be found below.
Also, the weekend of June 15th, 2013 is Free RPG Day! Stop by a participating game store see about picking up one of these games, or many others that might strike your fancy! You can find participating stores here.
Read moreThe Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 16
After a long absence due to school, the Nintendo Power Retrospectives have returned. This episode I recap Nintendo Power #7… where I’ve apparently already reviewed every game this issue that isn’t featured in a later issue. Whupps! Read more
The Nintendo Power Retrospectives – Part 15
This week we conclude of the Best of the Rest for 1988-1989, with the last 10 titles on the list. Read more