Monthly Archives: August 2009
Disney noms Marvel
Didn’t expect to see this bit of news when I turned on ye olde computer today. Disney (yes, the Disney) has acquired Marvel (yes, the Marvel) for $4 billion in cash and stocks, pulling Marvel’s 5,000 odd characters into the … Continue reading
SUGAR SUGAR !!! chiptune album
With the release of the Blip Festival 2008 CD set just a few days ago, I thought I would share another chiptune album I’ve been enjoying lately. SUGAR SUGAR !!! (the videogame compilation) is a collection of songs crafted by … Continue reading
Chiptune album from Blip Festival 2008
If you’ve been sitting around thinking “Hey, this chiptune stuff sounds interesting, but there aren’t any big collections of songs from popular artists to lure me into becoming a fan.”, your prayers of laziness have been answered! Blip Festival 2008: … Continue reading
I like Shadow Complex
After hearing about the game for a few weeks, I finally bought the Xbox Live Arcade title Shadow Complex. It plays just like a sci-fi-themed Super Metroid. No, really, it’s as Metroidvania as a game can get, though the modern … Continue reading
Mother 3 in MS Paint
On the semi-nearly-regular MS Paint threads over at NeoGAF, new member Kloid posted a rather fetching scene from Mother 3 everyone will recognize. I love art that uses restricted tools, especially when it’s digital in nature.
New Metroid Metal album ready for pre-order
Scheduled for release on September 8, the new album from Metroid Metal, Varia Suite, is now ready for pre-order! Gasp shock and awe! Actually, if you’re going to nitpick, this is Metroid Metal’s only album, as the “band” usually releases … Continue reading
Powergoat’s Castlevania medley
One of my favorite kinds of video game remixes are medleys. These long meandering tunes often encompass entire soundtracks, culling some of the best songs from a game/series and melding them into one epic journey. I had forgotten about the … Continue reading
Bombie Zombie!
Bombie Zombie has one of the greatest titles of any video game ever made. It’s right up there with Mr. Heart Loves You Very Much and Squid Yes, Not So Octopus. Fortunately for us, the gameplay is pretty nifty, too. … Continue reading
