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Entries Tagged ‘video games’

Why a Video Game Belt Loop is Not a Sign of the Apocalypse

Last week the Cub Scouts made big news by announcing a video game belt loop.  I don’t think I earned too many belt loops, but I believe they are the Cub Scout equivalent of merit badges.  Also, I don’t believe your “credits” transfer when you graduate to Boy Scouts; the belt loops have to stay [...]

Ugly Mii’s

The other night I was playing Dr. Mario on the Wii online when I notice my opponent has chosen to give her Mii a double chin.  Why, I ask, would anyone go out of their way to create an unattractive digital avatar version of themselves?  If you were playing against people you’re never going to [...]

Impossible Mario Level

After mom and I played some of the new Super Mario Bros. Wii game this weekend, it reminded me of this video from a couple years ago.  I don’t know where this terrible level is from, but it’s entertaining to watch this guy struggle through it.  Caution, he drops a lot of f-bombs.

“This is worse [...]

Base Wars: Best Video Game Ever

Remember Base Wars?  What a great game.

Here’s how the pitch meeting must have gone:
Guy 1: How about we make a baseball game.
Guy 2: It’s been done.
Guy 1: A baseball game … with robots?
Guy 2: I’m listening.
Guy 1: Yeah, a baseball game with robots, and there won’t be any forceouts — they’ll have to fight each [...]

Bryn’s Evil Twin

Dr. Mario Wii

It’s always sweet to rediscover an old classic, which was the case a few weeks ago when I learned Dr. Mario was available download on the Wii.  It was only $10 — totally worth it for hours of entertainment.

The new version is called Dr. Mario Online Rx, and the best feature is being able to [...]

Country Guitar Hero?

Now nearly two years since living in the South, my drawl is gone, but a couple things remain: my love of sweet tea and country music.  I guess I just buy into the small-town romanticism Nashville’s selling.
I also love Guitar Hero, which is strange because I am the least musically-inclined person around.  So it’s cool [...]

Victory is Mine!

Last night I earned a gold medal on the Mirror Special Cup for Mario Kart Wii, completing my License.  Strange how there still seems to be characters and vehicles to unlock though.