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Why 'Marvel' and 'Melee' Will Never Die
What fighting game from the early 2000s is technically demanding, has a competitive scene dominated by American players, and has a few top-tier characters? If Marvel vs. Capcom 2 or Super Smash Bros. Melee is your first thought, you would be correct on both counts. At first glance, these fighting games may not appear to have much in common, but they share several notable similarities. The most significant commonality is the survival of both their competitive scenes for more than a decade after their original release.
By Yaw5 months ago in Gamers
In Defense of 'Pokémon' Genwunners
As described by Know Your Meme, "Genwunner is a pejorative term used within the Pokémon fandom to describe those who only appreciate the first-generation of video games for GameBoy, namely Red, Green, Blue, and Yellow, and tend to bash the sequel titles and monsters in the franchise." Under this definition, I wouldn't be a genwunner because even though I think the first generation of Pokémon is the best, I still appreciate the other games. However, I don't find it unreasonable to prefer the first generation to the rest of the series.
By Yaw9 months ago in Gamers
What Happened to the 'Mega Man' Series?
With its long history and many games, the Mega Man series may at first appear to be a wildly successful franchise up there with Mario and Sonic. However, despite its recognition, the Mega Man series only has a few games that sold more than one million copies worldwide. Even the best-selling Mega Man game Mega Man 2 sold only 1.5 million copies worldwide. This fact made me wonder how the Mega Man series could be so well known but rarely be the success one would expect from a long-running franchise.
By Yaw11 months ago in Gamers
How the 'Boktai' Series Lost Its Identity
One of my favorite video game series of all time is Boktai. Boktai is an action RPG series renowned for its solar sensor gimmick. However, out of the Boktai series, I only consider the original game Boktai: The Sun is in Your Hand to be a classic. While I still enjoy the sequels, I believe they stray too far from the original to deliver a satisfying follow-up. More specifically, the sequels to Boktai: The Sun is in Your Hand lack the stealth and personalization of the original.
By Yawabout a year ago in Gamers
Wii Remember, Do U?. Top Story - July 2022.
On November 19, 2006, the world changed forever. On November 18, 2012, the world changed a whole lot less. Today, I’ll be talking about the history of what these two dates brought. The Wii, and its unfortunate cousin, the Wii U. Let’s-a-go!
By Josh Lawrence3 years ago in Gamers
Dialga, Bringer of the New Year and Its Pokemon Team
I love Pokemon, I was six when it was introduced here in the U.S. and quickly got into it along with all my childhood friends. My sisters still tell me how I would always take over the tv each night when the show came on and would sit and watch it.
By Steve Brewer4 years ago in Gamers
Why I'm "Going" For Pokemon Go!
Today my husband Graham and I drove to Gawler to Dead Man's Pass. We went there to have a nice walk on a pleasant winters day, and to do some more Pokemon Go-ing. It was certainly a pleasant way to spend some time, and follow a game we both enjoy! I'm new to this Pokemon Go craze, while my husband Graham has been playing it almost from the beginning.
By Carolyn Cordon4 years ago in Gamers
Pokemon Gen 9 Wishlist
With the mediocre experience of sword and shield wiped out of my brain with the brilliant diamond and shining pearl remakes. It seems like Gen 9 is on the Horizon after legends in 2022.
By Jeffrey Fontanos4 years ago in Gamers
Jirachi, The Pokemon Wishmaster and Its Pokemon Team
We are now officially into the same week as Thanksgiving meaning the holidays are set to begin in mere days. I wanted to make a Black Friday team but felt that it would not be the same in the Pokemon world. This might be my many, many years in retail making me bitter toward the day but I do feel that it wouldn't be the day of sales and madness it is in our world.
By Steve Brewer4 years ago in Gamers
Metroid Samus Returns Review. Top Story - November 2021.
Context is everything, it can make a victory seem more like a defeat and a loss can be softened in time. 2017 was a stellar year for gaming. Breath of the Wild, Mario Odyssey and Hollow Knight released along with several other incredible titles. Zelda and Mario both got seminal titles that pushed their franchises in all new directions and the little Indie studio Team Cherry produced what is to some the best 2d adventure Metroidvania of all time. But in the midst of all these incredible releases Metroid Samus Returns came out for the aging 3DS platform. I personally did not pick up the game till 2018, and playing it I had a lot of fun, but I was also a little disappointed. Not because of Hollow Knight per se, but because of another smaller release.
By Gray Beard Nerd4 years ago in Gamers
They finally did It..
Oh Nintendo Oh, Nintendo, how you have brought me up in the gaming world. I've been with you through the ups and the downs. I have been so angry with you that I sworn off your products, just to come back and fall in love all over again.
By Brennan Starr4 years ago in Gamers
Darkrai, Spirit of Halloween & His Pokemon Team
It is my favorite time of year, Halloween is almost here! And I have been busy in Pokemon Go collecting as many of my favorite Pokemon, the Ghost-type!
By Steve Brewer4 years ago in Gamers