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

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 dragon … 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 2 Comments

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

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 nauseating bodily fluids. It’s … Continue reading →

Horror, Roguelike, Video Gaming