Again, just one today, whilst I work on something else:
The King of Kong Reclaims His Crown and Walks Away
In addition, going to try to get my third and final “Revenge of the 90′s” post up later this evening.
–LBD “Nytetrayn”
Two stories from Examiner today, one from Toronto Video Game Examiner, the other from Nintendo Canada Examiner:
Toronto video game deals for the week of August 6th to August 12th, 2010
Report from Nintendo of Canada’s Metroid: Other M preview event
The second is a bit long, but at least it’s thorough, I feel. My concern is mostly that I’m casting the game in too negative a light, but I really did enjoy it… that is, when I got to play it. Still, I’m looking forward to its release and hope I can get it when it comes out. That said, I’m still not looking forward to seeing those beginning cut scenes again…
Edit: I’ve revised the ending of the Metroid report, as Parish’s 1UP preview has given me greater optimism.
–LBD “Nytetrayn”
Not much today, due to my attendance of a Metroid: Other M preview event. Expect to hear all about that soon. For now…
Super Metroid vs. the Internet
Sakurai: Kid Icarus: Uprising’s Pit Feels Like a Brand-New Character
–LBD “Nytetrayn”
From RipTen:
THQ Releases Three New WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2011 Pics, and They’re AWESOME
Transformers Take The War To Asia In Their New MMO
WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2010 Hits Sales Milestone, Delivers Wii Intrigue
No Kinect for Fable III at Launch, Says Molyneux – I like the pic on this one.
Plus a bonus:
Nintendo Collectors Journal 8/4/2010 – I want that shirt SO bad. Hopefully Justin will be able to get one for Red and I.
From the Canada Nintendo Examiner:
The Nintendo Download – 8/2/10
Club Nintendo: Mario posters back in stock and “Intend to Purchase” update – I’ve ordered mine!
3DS rumored to appear at FanExpo Canada, plus Super Smash Bros. Brawl tournament – Can’t wait to check this out.
Fan artists ‘de-make’ favorite titles for Virtual Boy – Now, if only Nintendo would remake Wario Land for the Wii or 3DS or something.
Truth of circumstances surrounding Game Boy/Virtual Boy creator Gunpei Yokoi’s death revealed
–LBD “Nytetrayn”
Get one out before I take off for Otakon. From RipTen:
Gamers Have to Go for the Gold if They Want the Resident Evil 5 Move Experience
“I Pre-Ordered Scott Pilgrim vs. The World on PSN and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt”
THQ Introducing Another New WWE Franchise, But It’s Not “Online”
And on the Canada Nintendo Examiner:
See Archie’s Sonic artist render some classic Nintendo favorites
–LBD “Nytetrayn”
Doing so many things… I’ve decided it may just be better to post them separate from the usual Twitter fun.
From The Mega Man Network:
Notes From Capcom 2010 and Beyond! at Comic-Con; “Oft-Requested” Mega Man Game Confirmed
Rock-ahem, Mega Man Universe JP Homepage Opens (from Heat Man)
Inafune Grateful for Fans, Fears Comic-Con (also from Heat Man)
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From the Toronto Video Game Examiner:
Toronto video game deals for the week of July 23rd to July 29th, 2010
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From the NEW Canada Nintendo Examiner:
The Legend of Zelda producer confirms series timeline and Skyward Sword’s place within
(still need to add more stuff, but it’s a start)
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From RipTen:
Suicide Squad Set to Bring “Hardcore Violent” Comic Action to Gaming
Abobo Returns in Oldschool Video Game Parody
–LBD “Nytetrayn”
I had been under the impression that, thanks to sites such as The Consumerist, “secret menus” at fast food establishments were a fairly well-known commodity… just not often spoken of.
For those unaware, the “secret menus” are usually items which the chain in question might have once carried, but no longer do… at least, that’s what you would think if you were to glance over the menu posted over the registers. Such items are typically made with fare they carry anyway, just arranged a bit differently. And since they have the materials but no promotion for it, the items become something of a “special request.”
Whoops, forgot to post these from yesterday.
SEGA Says Sonic Colors is “What Fans Have Been Asking For”
Where Does Microsoft Currently Stand on 3D?
L.A. Craigslist Loaded with E3 ‘Missed Connections’
Sakamoto: Samus is “Immature and Unprofessional,” Speaks of Challenging Expectations
Want to Know Who Madden NFL 11′s Top Players are in Every Position? (note: I know virtually nothing about football)
Skyward Sword Almost Went on Without MotionPlus
Win SEGA’s Sonic 4 Video Contest for a Trip to SEGA Japan
–LBD “Nytetrayn”
I had thought that the Twitter digests were rounding up my Retweets as well, but that is apparently not the case. Lance is looking into it, but that means my recent retweets of the news I have posted at RipTen have not been showing up here.
Oh, did I forget to mention I’m now doing news for RipTen? It’s true; I’m still keeping options only, but it helps keep me in practice, and should be good for some extra money.
Anyway, here are the stories I’ve posted so far this week:
Before there was Nintendo Power magazine, there was the Nintendo Fun Club newsletter. And much to my regret, that was before my time in becoming a lifelong video game hobbyist.
Indeed, I came into the world of video game magazines with the first issue of Nintendo Power, and missed the Fun Club newsletter completely. I’ve been with the magazine almost solidly since, save for a seven-month span leading into the first issue of their 2005 pre-Future revamp (volumes 187 through 193) in which I could not afford to resubscribe, as well as the period in which I rode the coattails of my wife’s subscription.
And personally, I would love to get my hands on those seven issues, as well as the Nintendo Fun Club newsletter. It’s too bad that they didn’t have eBay back when I first got on board, because I bet it would have been handy, and probably cheaper than finding them now.
Fortunately, the 1UP Retro Blog has a decent compromise for me in its latest article, The Paper Trail: Nintendo Fun Club News (Part 1). I may not have gotten to read the NFC newsletter, but at least now I can know what went on in each edition and revel in the small-press charm each of the seven issues that went to members before Nintendo upped the ante and rolled out all the news that you can use in Nintendo Power.
Maybe someday I can fill out these few holes in my collection. But for now, I’m going to read and reminisce while wondering if there is some sort of lifetime rate for subscription.