[Favorite Video Game Remakes?]

Only if it's used to make a profit. The final version of AM2R will be downloadable for free.

Awesome!

[Who will be the next hardware maker to exit the market?]

Yeah and hopefully they don't skip the e3 presentation this year in favor of a treehouse reveal. A couple years ago they skipped e3 and it hurt them greatyly. Nintendo needs to pull out all the stops. But still support Wii-U with fresh games for at least another year. Please don't let it stagnate. And I think Zelda U should dual release on Wii-U and NX kind of how Twilight Princess did with the Game Cube.

I don't think Nintendo will have its own E3 press conference if that's what you mean. If I'm not mistaken, Nintendo has had its own thing for a couple of years now. They focus on Nintendo Direct and as far as I know it's been really successful to Nintendo because it allows them to deliver news to both the press and its audience directly (well, that's their motto after all.)

[Favorite Video Game Remakes?]

My favorite remake at the moment is AM2R, which is a work-in-progress fan remake of Metroid II. I played one of the demos a couple of years ago and I was blown away by the high quality of the game. It's just awesome. I can hardly wait to see the finished game, and it looks like it might happen this year!

I didn't know about this project. It looks great, but I'd have to assume that Nintendo won't be pleased with it. Isn't the company notorious for shutting down fan-made games like that one?

[Favorite Video Game Remakes?]

I enjoyed Duck Tales remastered. Being a kid and playing it a lot in the early 90's as well as watching the cartoon series. It grew on me. Fast forward 25 years later when it was ported to the PS3, Wii U, Xbox 360, Steam, and DLC I had to get it. As soon as I played it, it brought many great memories revisiting the levels in a full 2D rendition and graphically enhanced stages and characters to play all over again. A few extra stages are introduced like the introductionary level at Scrooge's estate and other few things added to the levels. A great touch is collecting money to unlock artwork and music. I was blown away at the remake and is highly reccommended. I felt like a 9 and 10 year old again.

I should definitely check that out. Some of the reviews I read about DuckTales Remastered were highly critical and as someone who doesn't have a lot of nostalgia for that game, I completely missed this remake. Maybe next time it's on sale I should pick it up and see if I like it. I vividly remember watching the cartoon as a kid and loving it, so maybe that helps.

[Which are the funniest video games?]

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Paper Mario & its sequel 1,000 Year Door. Both had great writing and were hilarious.

 

 

 

Huh? Who? When? I think a lot of developers were adding bits of humor to games in the early 80s. The Pac Man intermissions being a prime example. Games like Beauty and the Beast on the Inty had some funny bits. There are lots of examples. Of course, there's only so much you could get across on earlier consoles, but humor was certainly there.

 

Well, when I wrote those lines I remembered this article from the BBC from a while ago. Of course, making video games that are truly funny isn't impossible (if I though that, I would have never started this topic,) but I do think it's difficult.

[Who will be the next hardware maker to exit the market?]

e3 2016 for the big reveal. Possible Fall 2016 - Spring 2017 release.

If that's the case, this year's E3 is going to be pretty interesting. That said, I wonder what they'll show. Is it going to be a hardware reveal? Tech demos? Proper games? I haven't been keeping track of Nintendo news in a while.

[Which are the funniest video games?]

Armed and Dangerous Look into it, thank me later

I honestly had never heard of that game before (and if I had, I completely forgot about it.) I noticed that it's available on Steam and that it's playable on the Xbox 360, so maybe I'll check it out. It sounds amazing.

[Who will be the next hardware maker to exit the market?]

IIt will.

There's so much speculation about what that console's going to be (I can't remember the number of times I've heard about the "home console/portable hybrid") that I can't wait until Nintendo finally unveils it. I don't know if the company provided a rough date for a potential reveal, but I hope it happens soon.

[Favorite Video Game Remakes?]

There are literally hundreds of video game remakes out there and curating all that stuff is remarkably difficult. With that in mind, I encourage you to share some of your favorite video game remakes (I'll include a link to my personal favorites.) Personally, I think the best remakes are those that go the extra mile and have something more than a audiovisual overhaul and a few extra missions. So in a way, I think the best remakes are those that retain the spirit of the original, have enough new features to attract newcomers and have something extra (for example, Pokemon Heartgold and Soulsilver came with a peripheral called the Pokewalker, a pedometer that allowed players to capture and level up their creatures.) What do you think?

 

Top 10: Best Video Game Remakes

[Who will be the next hardware maker to exit the market?]

NX will blow your mind!

I'd love that to happen!

[GAME Collecting Pet Peeves - So Annoying!]

STICKERS - There is a store in the Los Angeles area called GAME DUDE - I bought from them and they have "GAME DUDE" stickers on there - when you peel it off it like IMPRINTS some silver text that reads GAME DUDE on the case and is practically IMPOSSIBLE to get off - Never buying from them again!

I've been to that place and I have dozens of PS2 games with that sticker. Luckily, they put the stickers inside the cases which is not a problem for me personally, but I definitely see your point. I know they are trying to promote their business because they have to compete with other big retailers (primarily GameStop,) but by doing so, they angry their main audience.

[Do You Collect Games to PLAY or PUT on the SHELF?]

Not really. There are some rare cases when I end up with a game that I've never played (though, I keep telling to myself that I'm going back to them one day,) but I bought that game with the intention of doing so. I think this is where physical games have an advantage over digital. On my Steam account I ended with hundreds (I repeat, hundreds) of games that I never ever installed and I bought just because they were a few bucks. Although that can certainly happen with physical titles, there's something about having a disc or a cartridge that just makes you want to play it. Or at least that's what happens to me.

[Who will be the next hardware maker to exit the market?]

As of right now, I'd have to say Nintendo. Don't get me wrong, even though I haven't owned a Nintendo console in years, I really appreciate what they are trying to bring to the industry and some of the most innovative pieces of hardware came from that company. That said, the Wii U was a failure for them and they are already working on a successor, so it's only a matter of time before they start sharing more details about it. The problem with Nintendo is that, unlike Sony or Microsoft, it doesn't focus on making TVs or operating system, so if its consoles fail miserably, that's pretty much it. I'm really looking forward to see the console Nintendo unveils next and I really hope it succeeds.

[GAME Collecting Pet Peeves - So Annoying!]

Stickers are probably the worst, but I also hate games that are missing something. A few years ago, I remember going to a GameStop and finding a copy of Mega Man: Anniversary Collection and I didn't buy it because it didn't have the manual. I actually never played that game and I doubt I'll find a copy of that in the near future. Also, I bought Bully for the PlayStation 2 and it was just the disc in a yellow sleeve. So no case, manual or cover. I know that's not a rare game or anything like that, but it still drives me insane.

[First generation where you no longer have a home console]

I know I'm probably in the minority here, but I used to wait a few years after the release of a new generation of consoles. Then when the consoles and the games got a significant price cut, I'd start buying all those games that i missed from back in the day. Of course, I understand that this isn't convenient for most people because you'll be missing a lot of popular games and you'll be stuck with older games for a while.

[Tips for Taking Good Photos]

Thanks for these tips. Most of what I know about taking pictures is based on trial and error (like most of the things I've learned on my own,) but it's nice to know how other people do it.

[Which are the funniest video games?]

For a long time people thought that making video games that were funny was near impossible. Although it's extremely difficult (after all, comedy is all about timing, body language and delivering punch lines and those are all elements that are hard to pull off in games,) several titles have proven that humor is possible in games. I'll leave some of my favorites below in the form of a link, but I was wondering what some of you think are some of the funniest video games ever made.

Top 10: Funniest Video Games of All Time

[Pretend to be Shocked: Street Fighter V Is A Mess]

I agree, games r. And it's one major reason why I no longer have an Xbox One or ps4. This generation has been nothing but over-hyped, underdeveloped games (destiny, halo (no local multiplayer, really?), watch dogs, and the unforgivable Star Wars Battlefront) with only rare examples like Guilty Gear Xrd every once in a while, shining as a way of doing a game RIGHT. It's why I went PC. I can play all my older titles or indie games, and if a competent next gen game squeaks through, I have a way to play. All without having a multi hundred dollar box sitting under my tv, begging me why I don't sell it every week.

I have a few friends and family members who are also making the switch from consoles to the PC. I often think about buying a new PC and leaving all my consoles behind, but to be honest, I really like the fact that I don't have to pay attention to system requirements and stuff. Of course, this is rapidly changing and both the PS4 and Xbox One are similar to PCs in terms of architecture. So whether I like it or not, PCs are probably the future.

[Unreleased PSP game prototype download]

This is an interesting way of resurrecting a game that would have never seen the light of day otherwise. I should definitely check out some videos of that, just to see what it looks like, but I'm glad they released it and gave people the chance to see it for themselves.

[Free Sega games on Steam]

I've heard about this, but I haven't had a chance to check out any of those games yet. I hope they hold up well.

[Pretend to be Shocked: Street Fighter V Is A Mess]

The industry has changed so much over the past few years, that releasing a fighting game in this state is considered acceptable. That said, I know Capcom will eventually fix the servers, add single-player content and even polish up some bugs, but that doesn't make the current state of the game tolerable. I have to assume the reason why they release the game this soon is so that they can play it in all the major tournaments that are coming soon, but the problem is that the more casual audience is left behind. Also, it's sad to see that a franchise as popular as Street Fighter doesn't have a game that make us care about their characters and their motivations. I know a proper story mode is coming in the next couple of months, but in the meantime, anyone's who wants to play on their own don't have a lot of options.

[Has a video game ever made you cry?]

To the Moon. That's a touching story-driven adventure game that came out on the PC in 2011. Without referring to specifics just in case anyone here's interested in checking it out, To the Moon deals with some pretty heavy stuff and the ending is truly heartbreaking.

[Best Video Game Anti-Piracy Measures]

I know piracy is a subject that people in general have strong feelings about, but today I was thinking about all those anti-piracy strategies that developers have applied to their games. I'm not referring to DRM like Uplay's online authentication, but more creative measures, like The Sims 4 censoring the entire game, Crysis: Warhead giving you a gun that only shoots chicken or Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Rings of Fate showing a static error message after a few minutes. There are dozens of examples like these (I'll leave a link to some of my favorites below,) but I was wondering what are some of your favorite anti-piracy strategies.

Top 10: Most Creative Anti-Piracy Measures in Games

 

[Peripheral-Based Video Games]

Below, I share with you some of the best peripheral-based video games. I know most people are familiar with Guitar Hero, Rock Band and Dance Dance Revolution, but I'm pretty sure some younger players have never heard of Donkey Konga or Boktai. Not that long ago, I remember that my room was filled with plastic instruments and giant controllers, though I refuse to get rid of my Pokewalker. I'm pretty sure I missed a couple, so I'm wondering what are your favorite video games that require peripherals?

Top 10: Best Peripheral-Based Games

 

[Massive Video Game Compilations]

I recently posted an article on my website about the video game compilations with the most number of games. As you'd expect, most of them feature classic titles from Atari, Activision, Midway and Infocom, but as someone who hasn't played an anthology in a while (I think the last one was probably the Capcom Classics series on the PlayStation Portable,) I was surprised to see that some of them feature dozens upon dozens of games. I leave the link here in case anyone would like to check out and please, any ideas, comments, corrections or feedback in general is more than welcome.

Top 10: Massive Video Game Compilations