Cartridge Chronicles: Legend of Zelda & Zelda II: Adventure of Link

One of the greatest franchises in video game history, second only to Mario on the NES, is the Legend of Zelda. The difference between Mario and Zelda, besides obvious gameplay differences, is that each Zelda game is completely different from the last. Whether the graphics or the overall feel of the game change each Zelda game has something new to offer its players. There were only two installments of the Zelda series on the NES, The Legend of Zelda (obviously), and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link. Blasphemous as it is, I actually did not have a copy of the Legend of Zelda as a kid. It was one of the few games that I started in the middle...

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Introducing: "Stop the Supernatural"

Its a typical night. Not unlike any night you have ever experienced in your entire life. Your probably just getting home from a long day working a job you thought once would be cool, but that never came to be. You hang up your keys and jacket to sit down to your favorite TV show in your pathetically small, cramped studio apartment when you hear a knock at the door. "Who could that be?" you say quietly out loud to yourself. You're not expecting anyone, you never have before why would today be any different. You unlock the dead bolt, twist the knob, the door squeaks open to reveal a snarling drooling beast you have only ever experience in movie,...

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WWE Raw Wrapup 8/20/2012

After a successful Summerslam showing, Monday Night Raw opens with the triumphant Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman.  Was last night Triple H's last match?  Only time and promos will tell. Heyman grabs the mic first and addresses the WWE Universe, expressing how "uncomfortable" last night's match was to watch.  Heyman reminds us of his time as an announcer, seeing HHH's quad tear apart and finish a match.  A torn quad couldn't stop The Game, but Brock Lesnar and a broken arm could.  Heyman says that HHH quit on his family, his company, friends, fans and everyone when he tapped out.  Heyman says nobody should feel...

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WWE Summerslam 2012

Youtube Preshow:  Antonio Cesaro vs Santino Marella (c), United States Championship Wimner:  Antonio Cesaro via pinfall, new United States Champion After a distraction from Aksana, Cesaro hits the Neutralizer to capture his first WWE gold. I didn't get to actually watch this match, but aside from the outcome, it wasn't much to miss.  As a champion, Cesaro will have to wrestle longer matches than he has since his debut. Match 1:  Chris Jericho vs Dolph Ziggler Winner:  Chris Jericho via submission Y2J is back in full force in 2012, even down to the tights.  Jericho's ribs are taped, continuing to sell the...

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Playstation All Stars Battle Royale: Developer Beta Analysis

Playstation All Stars Battle Royale is heading our way in November of this year, but the developers have elected to release a limited beta to test their server load and give us a first taste of the action coming our way this fall.  There's many a fan eager to get their hands on the software, as it's Sony's answer to Nintendo's hugely successful Super Smash Bros series.  The similarities can't be ignored, but it will be up to Sony to try and capture the same charm that Nintendo did over a decade ago.  The focus of this beta is expressly for network testing, so we'll be working under the assumption that changes can and will...

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WWE Smackdown Lowdown 8/17/2012

Two nights until Summerslam - Will we have a World Heavyweight Title match on Sunday?  That will be up to new General Manager Booker T to determine, among the other action tonight. To open, Alberto del Rio approaches the ring in street clothes to address the WWE Universe.  Del Rio demands his title match back.  ADR calls out Sheamus for "whining" to the GM and says Booker T isn't doing his job by cancelling the match.  On cue, Booker T heads out to address his disgruntled employee...er, independent contractor.  ADR says that he made Sheamus pay for messing his property up, just like a man should.  Booker T says...

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