The Wii often gets hassled for being a gimmick controller, and attempting to elevate an otherwise technically inferior system. And while a lot of hype goes into the controller, it may just be more of the future in entertainment than you think, not when you pick it up, but when you put it down.
Posted on December 28th, 2007 in Axel Night, Technology, Video Games by Axel Night
Back in 2000, the cultural tsunami that was Japanese Anime was swollen and consuming entire coastlines. Shows like Dragonball Z and Pokémon had handed what was formerly a cultish, dungeon-dwelling society over to people who formerly used words like "japanimation" and who, if asked to name one anime, would only be able to give you "Voltron". One such tribute that arose from all of this was the AMV (Anime Music Video), the practice of applying scenes from an anime to a song to make a (surprise) music video.
And why have I spent this long, building up with a semi-epic intro? I made an AMV! Okay, that’s a lie. "Made" is a very strong word. I stole an AMV! To the jump! Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on December 26th, 2007 in Anime, Axel Night, Music, TV by Axel Night
In spirit of the holidays, Axel (ever in the third person, even come Christmas) has crafted a poem for the masses. Let us never forget the true spirit of the holidays, which is obviously co-op gaming.
Posted on December 24th, 2007 in Axel Night, Video Games by Axel Night
Oh noes, Axel has been reunited with his old NES and SNES cartridges. Now he’s pulled himself away from a Final Fantasy III binge to present a few of his lesser knowns. Today, it’s Strike Gunner STG for the SNES, an early 16-bit shooter that won’t let go of my heart strings. The review, and my first video clip attempt, down in the meat and potatoes.
Posted on December 24th, 2007 in Axel Night, Retro Obscurus by Axel Night
It’s been a slow week, what with everyone doing what people do. That means it’s time for a random news article! No, there’s no sense in hiding the fact that it’s shameless filler. Venture with me through the jump into a realm of mediocrity.
Posted on December 13th, 2007 in Axel Night by Axel Night
Konami went back to it’s roots and released Contra 4 on the Nintendo DS in mid-November 2007. How does it stack up to the originals? In this first-ever AbG TEAM UP!, Axel Night, J.D. Kenzan, and Brick Prior investigate to determine if it’s worth the pickup.
Posted on December 2nd, 2007 in AbG TEAM UP!, Video Games by Kenzan