Monthly Archives: May 2012

A Review of the Open Pandora Handheld Gaming Thing

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Lee 3 Comments

I first ordered the Open Pandora in November of 2009 and I just got it last week. The creators of this handheld video gaming device have faced some powerful setbacks in their quest to provide a flexible portable gaming device, … Continue reading →

Hardware, Video Gaming

Bad Reviews

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Lee 2 Comments

As a writer about video games, I’m obligated to look at the works of others in my field. And they are found wanting. I never get tired of pointing out how corrupt and worthless the mainstream video game sites are. … Continue reading →

Ramblings, Video Gaming

Revisiting League of Legends

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Lee Leave a comment

Despite what the title may imply, I’m not actually revisiting League of Legends , I simply haven’t stopped playing it. The game is interesting enough to deserve another article, though. There is a lot of minutiae I didn’t cover before, … Continue reading →

Fantasy/Sci-Fi, League of Legends, Online Gaming, Video Gaming

Faxanadu – Let Us Meditate Together

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Lee Leave a comment

Faxanadu is a 1987 side-scrolling action game by Hudson and Falcom. It has equipment, magic, and level-grinding elements to differentiate it from the rest of the pack, not to mention a powerful aesthetic. Faxanadu offers a great labyrinth to explore, … Continue reading →

Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Metroidvania, RPG or thereabouts, Video Gaming

10 Irritating Video Game Memes I Never Want to Hear Again

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Lee 5 Comments

In roughly chronological order: “Our princess is in another castle!” A reference to Super Mario Bros. The kind of person who quotes this typically wants to be recognized for being a quirky unconventional nonconformist for knowing about a game that … Continue reading →

Comedy, Memes, Video Gaming

Dragon Breed owns.

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Lee 5 Comments

Dragon Breed is a 1989 shoot-em-up by Irem . What separates Dragon Breed from others of its genre is the indestructible dragon that the protagonist rides. It is the human mounted on his head that you need to protect; the … Continue reading →

Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Shmups, Video Gaming

Super Mario Bros. 2 and The Legend of Zelda 2 Are Underrated.

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Lee 1 Comment

For all of my griping about Nintendo, they used to make some brilliant games. So why have they cast them aside to cheaply and easily cater to the nostalgia/casual crowd? Of course, the answer is obvious: Would you rather your … Continue reading →

Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Video Gaming

SMBC owns.

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Lee Leave a comment

Original here.

Bonus, Comedy, Video Gaming

Revolutionary Games That Aren’t That Fun to Play

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Lee 4 Comments

Years ago, I had a mild debate with an acquaintance on a message board about the quality of various punk rock bands. I argued (and still believe) that the much-lauded Sex Pistols are a dull, talentless boy band that were … Continue reading →

Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Metroidvania, RPG or thereabouts, Video Gaming

The Binding of Isaac

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Lee Leave a comment

The Binding of Isaac is a Roguelike / dungeon crawler by the creator of well-acclaimed Super Meat Boy , one that is heavily influenced by the first Legend of Zelda . It contains themes of abortion, child abuse, hell, and … Continue reading →

Horror, Roguelike, Video Gaming