Welcome to our new video show Dumpster Diving. Every episode I’ll be profiling a new terrible video game and explaining exactly why it sucks so excruciatingly bad. This episode focuses on Cold Stone Creamery Scoop It Up and like I say in the video, it truly is quite possibly one of the worst game I have every played in my entire life. If you have any suggestions for Dumpster Diving or if you’d like me to cover a specific game let me know in the comments section. Retweet the latest episode of Dumpster Diving on Twitter for a chance to win a signed Bastion print. Use this link to retweet http://clicktotweet.com/1KM6L. The contest… (more…)
Nintendo has announced that it is attempting to revamp its online gaming community. If you’re a Wii owner, you already know that Nintendo’s online system isn’t as popular as Xbox Live or the Playstation Network. In order to connect with friends online with the Wii, you need their 16-digit Friend Code. I’ve had the Wii for a few years now and I can honestly say that I have no idea what my friend code is. It’s not the easiest way to add friends and even though they’re on your ‘friends list’, interaction with those contacts is extremely limited. To be honest, I’ve never been a fan of online gaming on a Nintendo console,… (more…)
Everyone is waiting for this year’s big retail titles like Mass Effect 3, Bioshock Infinite and whatever the Wii U will end up becoming (I’m hoping it doesn’t turn into another Sega Saturn). But while there are many ‘AAA’ retail games coming out, it’s worth reminding you that the smaller, downloadable and indie game space is growing huge. So, I’m presenting you with a list of games you should be paying more attention to than whatever shooter is crawling out of the latest big name developer. Some are indie favorites, others are downloadable and a couple are retail games, but you should take notice of all of them over the… (more…)
During a time when Nintendo gamers were satisfied with duking it out in Smash Bros. Melee, or cleaning up an island tarnished by the graffiti of a mysterious dark Mario, the company behind it all turned the tables. With the release of the Wii, designed to appeal to a much wider audience, it was almost as if Nintendo went under the knife. Ever since then, the word ‘Nintendo’ is synonymous with wanna-be-sleek white channel layouts, motion control, Miis, and that electronic beeping ambiance we hear on the Wii homepage. Their newest handheld, the 3DS, and the upcoming WiiU seem to follow this new face. The question is; is it working?… (more…)
Some things just don’t mix well. And usually, it doesn’t take very long to realize this. If you pour mustard into your pepsi, and take a sip, you’re going to cringe. Furthermore, you’ll definitely know never to drink pepsi-mustard again. That being said, why does Disney still insist on pouring its characters into our tasteful gaming beverages? Don’t get me wrong, there’s nothing I love more than the wonderful world of Disney. Mickey Mouse is my bro. But when Disney recently came out and ‘tested the waters’ by mentioning a few possibilities for an Epic Mickey 2… I couldn’t help but roll my eyes a little. One Epic Mickey wasn’t… (more…)
Last time I wrote a post on this subject I hit a cord with some people when I criticized their favorite virtual pleasures. One of the issues raised a few times, and not so eloquently, was that I was a Nintendo fanboy and just wanted to bash on other games. I thought that was odd because two of the games I talked about, Final Fantasy and Mega Man, originated on the back of grandpa Nintendo. So in an effort to quell my o’ so many denouncers I aim my sights at you today Nintendo. From hell’s heart I stab at thee. Nintendo was founded over a hundred years ago. Did… (more…)
Its e3 season and I thought I’d share my predictions for the big show starting with the big three then having a quick look at the other stuff that’s going on. Just remember this is all opinion and rumours that I’ve heard. Don’t expect me to be exactly right. Just mostly. This year I think Microsoft needs to focus on Kinect titles and I’m pretty sure they know it. The hardware is out there but it’s not being supported. Child of Eden is the only game coming for Kinect that anyone really seems to care about. (Plays brilliantly and looks amazing by the way) rumours of a Gears of War… (more…)
A nice walk in the park, a quiet romantic dinner, maybe even snuggling up for a romantic comedy, these are some of the many activities couples often engage in. If none of these ideas sounds appealing, you could always sit back relax and bond while playing a video game. It may seem like a strange suggestion but the recent industry trend of co-operative gaming, games you play with someone else while working together to accomplish goals, can be a very fun and different experience for any couple looking to try something new. Here are a few user friendly games that even people who don’t play a lot of video games… (more…)
The Console vs. PC debate has continued since the dawn of gaming – Almost anyway. I have friends that often debate with one another as to why they stick firmly to a single gaming rig. For me, the console has always been my gaming platform of choice, at first I never gave much thought why that was the case but after another recent argument over which is better, I decided to compose a short list of why I’m a console gamer.
You’ve all donated to the Child’s Play charity, right? Well if not here’s another chance to do so, and it comes in the form of a video game marathon dedicated to the most iconic figure in the industry.