Archive for the ‘Golden Oldies’ category

Machina’s Machinations: Sacrifice Retrospective

In case you thought my lack of a column the last week had something to do with laziness, think again because It actually had something to do with procrastination! Well anyway, that random QOTW two weeks back about which old game deserves a sequel actually got me thinking about the good old days when gaming [...]

Published by EX_Machina on July 19, 2010 10:03 pm5 Comments

GOLDEN OLDIES: Freelancer Video Review

Acknowledged as an aptly anticipated journey, Freelancer promised its followers that a vast system awaits to be explored, and while it made the average individual’s blood flow increase (in a non-erotic manner) one must comprehend that with a vast system comes a certain sense of expectation. Does Freelancer manage to tractor beam the win and [...]

Published by sticky-rabies on June 30, 2010 5:11 pm5 Comments

Mega Man 10 — New Art Work Confirms Cartoons Are Better Than Pixel-Things

New shots regarding Mega Man 10′s evil robots are now online. The images compare the new models to the old pixel-things. Like the robot monster images? Remember, Mega Man Zero will be available on the DS… Soon!

Published by dean0 on January 18, 2010 2:54 pm1 Comments

Doom Classic finally available for the iPhone — Cover artist dies at 73

We recently reported on Doom for the iPhone. The developers said that it was just awaiting approval from Apple, and it seems like this has finally been done. The new Doom game should not be confused with Doom: Resurrection, a previous release for the handheld device. The new Doom game will come with a selling [...]

Published by dean0 on November 3, 2009 3:17 pm0 Comments

Honing Your Gaming Skills

In order to prevail, you need to expand your arsenal. It needs no elaboration that for the average gamer he/she will capriciously procure a predetermined set of games he/she will play. This is not rocket-science, but common knowledge, since it is an innate trait. Why? In reality it all comes down to personal preference. The [...]

Published by sticky-rabies on October 31, 2009 1:55 pm1 Comments

GOLDEN OLDIES: An Audio Odyssey

In the most precarious of fashions you inch yourself forward to the edge of your seat, completely submerged in the ambience, absolutely lucid as to what might transpire or occur. It is no secret that to fully enjoy the benefits of a game or movie, there has to be an assiduous use of audio, the [...]

Published by sticky-rabies on October 20, 2009 12:45 pm12 Comments

GOLDEN OLDIES: MechWarrior 4 Video Review

In adamant determination the MechWarrior franchise grew from a few humble admirers to a recognized fan-base. Those who understood the grace and elegance of the war machines knew that a hedonic adventure was readily available with the push of the throttle, and due to such qualities, cemented itself a truly deserved spot in the ostentatious [...]

Published by sticky-rabies on October 11, 2009 6:59 pm2 Comments

GOLDEN OLDIES: Half-Life Video Review

The year of 1999 saw the birth of a FPS so resolute it still vociferously maintains the respect and adoration of many fellow gamers. Never could it elude its established status, thus it was only a matter of time before this review would resonate into existence and once again, remind us of what fundamentals a [...]

Published by sticky-rabies on September 24, 2009 6:41 pm3 Comments

GOLDEN OLDIES SPECIAL: Top 5 Bosses

Take the coveted journey to discover which titles delivered the most crushing conclusions and left the insatiable with complete contentment.

Published by sticky-rabies on August 20, 2009 10:15 am3 Comments

The First Two TV Consoles – Mangavox’s Odyssey & Atari’s PONG

This weekend marks the 20th anniversary for the Sega Mega Drive in the US market and, because of this, we’ve gained some inspiration to write about the first two gaming consoles. Gaming consoles, alongside computers, have come a very long way since their first introduction and this article will pay respects to that. So let [...]

Published by dean0 on August 16, 2009 1:22 am5 Comments

GOLDEN OLDIES: Need for Speed 5

A spectacular symphony of elements combined with refined finesse and relentless emersion, brought upon the world, possibly, the best racing simulation ever conceived for the PC: Need for Speed, the fifth installment. Overview: From its humble beginnings, the Need for Speed (NFS) franchises aspired to inject realism (debatable) and passion into, at that period of [...]

Published by sticky-rabies on May 11, 2009 10:48 am4 Comments

GOLDEN OLDIES: Aliens vs Predator 2

The conservative, ominous glow of pulsating light sweeps the utterly desolate terrain in front of me… “What is that?” I ineloquently murmur, arduously marching towards a path perniciously guarded by uncertainty. Wind gusts play with my rational self, it puppeteers my conscience, my senses… The motion tracker made itself heard. In the decrepit distance…something moving [...]

Published by sticky-rabies on March 7, 2009 3:05 pm2 Comments

Golden Oldies: Stronghold

Introduction: Concisely elaborated, Golden Oldies will consist of a review of a game rich of age (age would be a relative concept). I will review various aspects of the pertaining game to convey my ideas as to why it was memorable, what rendered it unique and why it should be revered. I very hastily conjured [...]

Published by sticky-rabies on February 25, 2009 6:06 pm2 Comments
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