In 1997, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night changed the face of what we call a Castlevania, leading to half a dozen hand held sequels in its image. But just after, the classic Gameboy saw a new title in the form of a classic prequel. Starring Sonia Belmont, Castlevania Legends sought to put an origin story to the series. But in revitalizing the series, Koji Igarashi felt that the game did not fit his Castlevania time-line, and removed it from the official lore. So, what exactly are we missing, then?
Posted on September 30th, 2008 in Axel Night, Video Games by Axel Night
Two epic fighters that have taken down entire empires… but what happens when they are paired off against each other? You decide in the forums, tale of the tape is behind the jump!
Posted on September 29th, 2008 in AbG FACEOFF! by Sasha Kenzan
Posted on September 29th, 2008 in Axel Night, Images by Axel Night
I’m writing this paragraph last, because I’ve just reread what I’ve written and it is kind of contrary to what has been posted here at the Attacked By Gorillas in the past. I mean, who wants to read about some guy gushing over some director? But whatever, the whole point of art is that it inspires some kind of emotional response, and that it’s something worth talking about, it’s supposed to make us want to talk about. Even if the response is “that was pretty damn cool, right?.” So, whatever. I need to post something, so here goes nothing.
On August 18, I went out of work due to a buildup of injuries to my right shoulder, and on August 26, I underwent a two and a half hour procedure to repair the injuries. As a result, I have spent the better part of a month and a half in my apartment, in a sling, bored out of my mind. So how have I survived without building up an urge to strangle passersby? Here’s how I did it, and you can too!
Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on September 27th, 2008 in Kenzan, Miscellaneous by Sasha Kenzan
Richard DaLuz is a got damned genius. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on September 19th, 2008 in Axel Night, Technology, Video Games by Axel Night
I have a question: where does the time go? Yesterday, I thought it was the middle of August, and here we are in the middle of September. Wow wow weewa! Anyway, who cares about all that? Normally I’d say I was fighting demons and shit and Ymir shot someone, but that’s not the case this time.
We were attacked by mannequins.
We won.
On with the show.
Posted on September 14th, 2008 in Boogity Boogity Boogity, Brick Prior by Brick Prior
Listen not to Internet Hype. Decide for yourselves! 80s animated army heroes square off. Chuck Norris and his Karate Kommandos face the Real American Heroes, G.I. Joe. Axel also tests out a new visual theme. Try it out. You might like it. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on September 10th, 2008 in AbG FACEOFF!, Axel Night by Axel Night
Last time, the courageous Otho and slightly less cool Urgug made it to the tournament finals! Who will win the ultra-rare foil card, and will they uncover the evil corporate plot by Eildre to unleash Mumm-Ra the Ever-Living upon the unwashed masses? Find out on the next Minigames!
Posted on September 4th, 2008 in Axel Night, Minigames, Video Games by Axel Night