This week on the podcast we talk about why we mostly prefer playing retro games over modern games. As usual we end with the games we've played this past week.

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Whoa guys! Ya’ll like big robots!? Well, me too! And what’s better than big robots!? PILOTING big robots, that’s what! If you’re down with that kind of skullduggery then Gungriffon Blaze is the game for you. I remember seeing an ad for it in an old issue of EGM and I thought, “Boy, does that look cool!” I found it a few years later in a Gamestop and it’s been mine ever since.

You might be thinking, “Oh, but, Devon! How can it possibly compare to Armored Core or Mech Assault?” Well, I’ll tell you how: read my review and find out, that’s how. Yeah.

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This week's Fan Art Friday entry comes to us from artist mushisotisis. I really enjoy her artwork, especially since she has a good amount dedicated to games you may not hear about very often. With a nice blend of popular and obscure games, there should be at least something for everyone to enjoy. Below are three of my favorites, but be sure to check out her deviantArt page for the rest of her awesome art!

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Everyone's favorite vampire hunter is back. Join Greg Belmont as he battles his greatest nemesis yet: cryptic clues that are of no help whatsoever!

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This week on the podcast we talk about games we liked as children but found out were actually garbage when we got older. Also, Mike returns from his long trip away to bring us back to four people on the podcast. As usual we end with the games we've played this past week. 

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The very first shooter I ever played was Galaxian. I was probably about 4 or 5 and I discovered it in an old Laundromat my grandmom used to go to. I was absolutely terrible at it, but I still loved the blend of strategy and reflex (I probably wasted about $50 of quarters…I hope my Grandmom didn’t keep track.) Anyhoos, a few years later my aunt picked up a copy of Gradius for the NES for me to play and love. “What’s this!?”, I thought excitedly. “A shooter that isn’t top down!?”

And thus my horizons were expanded to the possibilities of what a shooter could be. I loved every second of Gradius, and while I have shifted slightly more to the vertical shooters, I still have a soft spot for horizontals. Darius Twin is a horizontal shooter I played once a long time ago. I thought it was extremely difficult and not very fun because of it. Three lives and no continues? Bullshit! It was only a few years ago that I came back across a copy of the game and was able to try my more experienced hand at it. The verdict?

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This week's Fan Art Friday entry comes to us from artist TeamRAKENZAN. First up, we have a very cool Kirby tribute for the 20th anniversary showing off many of the different forms he has taken over the years. Next up with have a very stylish Okami piece which I would love to see someone turn into a button or pin. And finally we have a nice look at Tetra from Wind Waker. Check out the images below and then be sure to head on over to her deviantArt page for more great art including a large selection of Sengoku Basara artwork.

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This week on the podcast we talk about some of our pet peeves in games. Whether they are big or small issues, these things just really get on our nerves. As usual we end with the games we've played this past week.

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I’m typing this review immediately after beating No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle. Like, I literally beat it, put the Wiimote down, and then walked to my computer to type this. What did I think of it? Well I suppose that is why you are reading this review. I loved No More Heroes (the first game) so I walked into the sequel with super high expectations. Now, rather than make a huge convoluted mess of a review trying to review both titles at the same time, I’m going to review the first game first and then the second game second for each category. See? Simple and ergonomically friendly for your optical receptors. So no more bullshitting around: in the words of Travis Touchdown, “Let’s do this!”

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This week's Fan Art Friday entry comes to us from artist jaimito.  Once again I am struggling to choose what artwork to show off due to the insane amount.  I was tempted to put up the collage he has of a bunch of his art, but I figured you'd see it all anyway once you head to his page.  So anyway, below are three of my favorites.  Be sure to head on over to his deviantArt page and check out all his amazing art.

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This week on the podcast we talk about games where you play as a ninja. From classics like Ninja Gaiden and Shinobi to more obscure titles like Ninja 5-0 and Wrath of the Black Manta, we discuss what makes a good ninja game. As usual we end with the games we've played this past week.

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