Is Downloadable Content (DLC) Out of Control?
The Resurgence Pack: BioWare’s way of saying, “Sorry, we screwed you out of your Mass Effect 3 ending and intended to charge you for it via DLC, so here is some free stuff.” Having just a little something more is one thing fans (of anything really) love. Why should video games be any different? Who [...]
Video of the Week – Hitler’s Reaction to the Street Fighter x Tekken Disc-Locked DLC
For those of you who have been following Capcom’s recent debacle over the Street Fighter X Tekken disc-locked DLC (containing extra characters such as Bryan Fury, Cody, Christie, and Blanka), you will appreciate Hitler’s reaction to the news. Like most of you, he doesn’t react favorably. At least he got Rolento, right? It’s not hard [...]
Early Swirly – New Releases This Week: 03-19-2012
Yet again, another week of the Early Swirly. I feel like I write that a lot (or something like it). Maybe we need a tag-line to start these things off? I’m thinking yes. Anyway, Video Game Land has a lot in store for you this week. We’ve got children of Greek gods, colossal mechs, hideously [...]
The Video Game Soundtrack Scandal
If you live in the greater northeastern area of New Jersey, there’s a good chance you may have found yourself wondering, “Why do I hear Toxic Seahorse’s music?” Well, you’re not losing your grip on reality my friend. Odds are, you were drive-byed by the Farr, blasting classic video game midi music at highly unsafe decibels. [...]
Spawn: The Eternal – Review
Developer: Sony Computer Entertainment Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment, Hudson Soft (Japan) Systems: Playstation Release Year: 1997 I’m not going to beat around the bush this time. I did this all for you, Game-Flush fans. It was back when the PSN was down. I finally played through Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (twice), and there was nothing [...]
Character of the Month – Dr. Wily (Mega Man)
In an attempt to soften up my image, I am taking a departure from characters that are awful in gaming, and instead paying my admiration and praise to a man whom I have battled for over 15 years. While I usually detest my vile adversaries, I harbor no real resentment against this man. In fact, [...]
The Retro Virus
It’s a serious condition. Nay, a debilitating aliment that consumes certain gamers. Yours truly is severely afflicted with it. I’ve been living with it for many years. Actually, decades long have I been a victim of its awesome power. There is no cure for it. There’s no fighting it. One must simply learn to live with it. [...]
Early Swirly – New Releases This Week: 08-22-2011
It’s another week for the Early Swirly! But, before we continue let me just remind you that we are having a FREE POINTS-CARD GIVEAWAY. If you haven’t entered it, don’t wait another minute. All entries must be in before midnight EST this Wednesday (August 24th), so click here to read about the EASY AND STRAIGHTFORWARD [...]
The Most Frustrating Video Game Series on the Planet
It was a while back. I was passing the time until Castlevania: Lords of Shadow arrived and was unsure of what game I should play next. I turned on my Wii (as I sometimes do in desperate situations) and took a look around their Shop. Nothing interesting, as usual. But then I recalled downloading a [...]
The Sad State of the RPG Genre
Oh what it was like to equip a sword and shield, and head into what would be another epic dungeon. What it was like when story wasn’t second to graphics. What it was like when character development meant more than advanced battle systems. RPGs were at an all time high from 1994 to about 2006. [...]
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