30 Day Video Game Challenge – Day 29 – A game you thought you wouldn’t like, but ended up loving

Eternal Darkness Most Nintendo console are largely platforms their top tier games. They definitely not for second or third party games, especially not AAA one's. Eternal Darkness is a game from the Silicon Knights, released in 2002. It wasn't a commercial hit and Silicon Knights evetually went out of business. The game was a third-person … Continue reading 30 Day Video Game Challenge – Day 29 – A game you thought you wouldn’t like, but ended up loving

30 Day Video Game Challenge – Day 28 – Favorite Video Game Developer

Logo Nintendo This is the easiest day of the challenge so far. Nintendo is by far my favorite game developer. Nintendo is THE most storied game developer. I will make an argument that it is the most influential gaming developer ever. Nintendo was founded all the way back in 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi. Originally a … Continue reading 30 Day Video Game Challenge – Day 28 – Favorite Video Game Developer

30 Day Video Game Challenge – Day 27 – Most Epic Scene Ever in Video Games

Psycho Mantis Reads Your Memory Card Many gamers who hand the privilege of playing Metal Gear Solid and maybe some that haven't, the boss battle with Psycho Mantis one of the most epic. However, before the fight with him, he "displays" his psychic powers. If you have a controller with the rumble ability, he will … Continue reading 30 Day Video Game Challenge – Day 27 – Most Epic Scene Ever in Video Games

30 Day Video Game Challenge – Day 26 – Best Voice Acting

Voice acting is something that I tend to undervalue in gaming. It's a passive aspect of the gaming experience. However, most games now feature voice acting. It's difficult for me to determine exactly what makes voice acting good. Obviously, if the character is funny then you gonna appreciated the voice acting more. But is that … Continue reading 30 Day Video Game Challenge – Day 26 – Best Voice Acting

30 Day Video Game Challenge – Day 25 – A game you plan on playing

Devil May Cry 5 So far this year there have been so many good games that I haven't been able to catch up on the games I bought. I haven't finished Red Dead Redemption 2, I started Anthem and got to level 30, before beginning Division 2 that I'm currently playing. So the game that … Continue reading 30 Day Video Game Challenge – Day 25 – A game you plan on playing

30 Day Video Game Challenge – Day 24 – Favorite classic game

Zelda cover I couldn't figure out what exactly makes a game classic. According to Wikipedia, classic means " an outstanding example of a particular style; something of lasting worth or with a timeless quality; of the first or highest quality, class, or rank – something that exemplifies its class." That kinda clears it up but not really. … Continue reading 30 Day Video Game Challenge – Day 24 – Favorite classic game

30 Day Video Game Challenge – Day 23 – Video game you think had the best graphics or art style

The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker Wind Waker was the tenth game in the Zelda series. Published on the GameCube in 2002, the game is set on a series of islands. Link attempts to save his sister from Ganon. He sails the seas on his talking boat King of Red Lions. The game incorporated a … Continue reading 30 Day Video Game Challenge – Day 23 – Video game you think had the best graphics or art style

30 Day Video Game Challenge – Day 22 – Most disappointing sequel

Ninja Gaiden 3 The previous Ninja Gaiden game frustrated me. It was a difficult game for me. However, the challenge of defeating the game felt earned. Playing stages over and over again was annoying sometimes (the checkpoints helped), but mastering the game mechanics was worth it. Apparently, this difficulty was too much for other players. … Continue reading 30 Day Video Game Challenge – Day 22 – Most disappointing sequel

30 Day Video Game Challenge – Day 21 – Video game with the best story

The Metal Gear Solid series The Metal Gear Solid series is one of the most storied series in video games. The series is a stealth action game created by Hideo Kojima. In the series you take the role of a Special Forces Operative that has been sent into battle to face off against a superweapon … Continue reading 30 Day Video Game Challenge – Day 21 – Video game with the best story

30 Day Video Game Challenge – Day 20 – Favorite Video Game Genre

Action Games The "action" genre consists of a large number of sub-genre's, fighting, platform, and shooters among them. With the exception of RPG's, almost all my favorite games are in this genre. The action genre is a genre that "emphasizes physical challenges, including hand–eye coordination and reaction-time." Taking control of character, players are expected to … Continue reading 30 Day Video Game Challenge – Day 20 – Favorite Video Game Genre