Category: Video Games

So your favorite character didn’t get in Smash? (Smash Direct Spoilers)

by rkmclaughlin

The anticipation for Thursday’s Nintendo Direct came to a screeching halt after the final two characters: Ken and Inceniroar were revealed in the opening trailer. Sakurai quickly confirmed that the Direct would focus on the games other features: such as Spirits mode (a revamped version of the Game’s Trophies, combined with the sticker upgrades from … Continue reading So your favorite character didn’t get in Smash? (Smash Direct Spoilers)

NostalgiaUltra: Top 10 Boss Battle Themes in Retro Gaming

by rkmclaughlin

  I’ve often said how important music is to every day life, and even more important when it comes to our entertainment. Movies rely on music scores to set the mood during certain scenes, even radio shows and podcasts use music as a buffer between segments and commercials. Video Games are perhaps the most intriguing … Continue reading NostalgiaUltra: Top 10 Boss Battle Themes in Retro Gaming

Pokemon: Let’s Go Eevee/Pikachu Expectations and Reactions

by rkmclaughlin

The rumors of Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee and Let’s Go Pikachu have been swirling for a few weeks on Reddit and other similar websites. Predictions of what the product would actually be and whether or not it would tie into Generation 8 have been flying just as rapidly. Finally, after rampant speculation, Nintendo released the … Continue reading Pokemon: Let’s Go Eevee/Pikachu Expectations and Reactions

Meet Cameron, the Alabama Cosplayer who took the @pokereddit by storm

by rkmclaughlin

It wasn’t that long ago that cosplaying as a whole was seen as something that only “losers” and the socially awkward. As social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and of course Reddit have expanded and taken over as some of the major outlets of conversation in our society, a lot of stigmas of old … Continue reading Meet Cameron, the Alabama Cosplayer who took the @pokereddit by storm

Nostalgia, Ultra: All hail Cree Summer

by rkmclaughlin

Acting is hard. I’m not sure if y’all know this, but it takes a lot to really be a good actor. It involves really studying a character and taking on their personality and the life provided for them within the pages of script. Voice acting is just as hard. If you’re thinking you can just … Continue reading Nostalgia, Ultra: All hail Cree Summer

The Dr. Eggman Music Video is a delight

by rkmclaughlin

Gotta rule over all them zones Got the tones that’s blowing up phones But when I’m hungry you know I’m gonna jones for eggs Fettuccine a la ovo In the kitchen where the pros go I’ll cook you something pro bono But all I know is eggs (I’m a chef, I roll hard!) I’d preface … Continue reading The Dr. Eggman Music Video is a delight

You really should get a Nintendo Switch (Review)

by rkmclaughlin

IT’S TIME TO JUMP UP IN THE AIR

JUMP UP DON’T BE SCARED

JUMP AND NOW YOUR CARES WILL FLY AWAY

Nintendo announced a new Smash Bros. and I lost my mind: A Wishlist

by rkmclaughlin

Hype train, can you hear it? I saw the news of a Nintendo Direct for March 8, but wasn’t in any position to watch the live stream when it aired. Once I finally got home, I scoured YouTube for the old stream to see if I could watch it, but instead I found this: I … Continue reading Nintendo announced a new Smash Bros. and I lost my mind: A Wishlist

Nostalgia Ultra: 1998 in Gaming, 20 Years Later – Legend of Zelda, US Pokemon Release

by rkmclaughlin

Nov. 21, 1998. Playstation has been running strong and rumors of a Sega console have been looming. Nintendo’s fifth generation console, the Nintendo 64, had initially done well, but with a lack of strong 3rd party support, it needed a major boost in order to maintain the momentum that Playstation had been carrying since its … Continue reading Nostalgia Ultra: 1998 in Gaming, 20 Years Later – Legend of Zelda, US Pokemon Release

Nostalgia: Ultra – The 10 Greatest Mario Bros. Games of All-Time

by rkmclaughlin

Super Mario Odyssey is on its way and it looks to be FANTASTIC. Another shift in the direction of a truly iconic franchise. The word ICONIC gets thrown around a LOT nowadays, but let’s be clear: Mario Jumpman Mario is one of, if not THE most iconic video game character of all-time.  Since his debut … Continue reading Nostalgia: Ultra – The 10 Greatest Mario Bros. Games of All-Time

Nostalgia Ultra: The 15 Greatest Battles in the Pokemon Games

by rkmclaughlin

The Top 15 Battles in Pokemon Games – Whether they’re gym battles, rival battles, Elite Four, Champions, or story driven, these, to me are some of the most climatic battles you’ll come across.