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See some of the most most overlooked, unintenionally great, or bizarre games over the course of gaming history.
Not really, but I'll be damned if this doesn't fuck with the search engines.
CONCLUDED APRIL 1, 2009!
HEY! YOU'RE THAT GUY!: GAMING'S PERIPHERAL CHARACTERS REMEMBERED
For every Ryu Hayabusa, there's a Walter Smith. See them get their due.
SPECIAL FEATURE: DAVE AND STEVE'S VIDEO GAME EXPLOSION
See why 2001 to 2002 was the definitive time period for game review shows.
THE MASTER PLAN: THE MOST STUPIDEST VILLAINS IN GAMING
Ever wonder how some of gaming's villains seemed to develop plans that are mind-blowingly stupid at best, and suicidal at worst? An in-depth analysis on some of the more questionable methods of the enemy.
IF I MADE A CUTSCENE (ADULTS ONLY)
It's time to cut the bullshit. We all know what we really want out of our games. I just formalize it a bit.
HOLY SHIT, THAT'S RACIST!: RACIAL AND ETHNIC STEREOTYPES IN GAMING
Sometimes when we get absorbed in gaming, political correctness goes right out the window. For the Japanese, the window never existed.
FROM GAMES TO GAYMES: THE TREND OF ARTISTIC DIRECTION IN MODERN GAMING
An in-depth look at the sissifying trend of gaming's prominent characters since the late '90s.
DO THE MARIO!: THE STORY BEHIND THE MOST LUDICROUS IDEA EVER
I love Super Mario, and I love sitcoms. Never, ever, in my wildest dreams, did I think someone or something would come up with the idea of combining the two. That's why I have no regrets about anything.
GREAT MOMENTS IN GAMING HISTORY
Do you remember where you were the first time you saw a ninja tear another ninja's spine out on an arcade monitor? So do I.
THE 10 MOST ANNOYING PATTERNS IN MODERN GAMING
There was a definite point where developers transitioned from "kill everything in a panic forever" to "go talk to that guy in the woods." The deconstruction of similar poor decisions can be found here.
VIDEOGAME HISTORY 101: THE HISTORY OF ENGRISH
If you're the type of person who enjoys extensive cutscenes and deep storylines, this is where you can find some examples of how Japanese transrators had to learn the hard way.
A look at some of the more questionable mindsets of hero and villain alike, from taking your date out for a night on the town in the graveyard at night while wearing only your underwear to bragging in front of a steroided mayor about kidnapping his daughter with only some drumcans separating you.
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