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Brilliant.
Thanks, Dave.

I've been thinking of..

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If this game actually works like they're claiming it does, I don't see how it could be anything but one of the greatest games ever.

We don't come here often..

We missed you, Mario.

Also, here's a better version of that Metroid : Other M video I posted yesterday.

Get back on your feet..

We missed you, Samus.

While the planet broke in half..

Superman's has had a colorful history in video games, to say the least.

Turn it up, make it knock..

Most of the planet..

- I watched Kung Fu Panda last night and was completely surprised by how much I enjoyed it. Definitely a huge step up in quality on pretty much all levels from every other Dreamworks animated feature I've seen.

- I am completely addicted to the free demo of Galactrix.


- The UK Watchmen site has an old school Minutemen arcade game that looks pretty awesome.

God, she's so jealous..

I'm sure you've wondered what it would have been like if a video game for The Dark Knight had been made for the NES.

I think OMG is appropriate..

Crayon Physics Deluxe from Petri Purho on Vimeo.
The game is called Crayon Physics.
I do believe my tablet will be enjoying a workout.

I've seen every blue-eyed floozy..

Curt and I have made a new comic that is kind of about video games!

In celebration of this, here is a meme I have filled out on the subject.
Feel free to fill it out and post it on your own blog, and if you should do so, let me know so I can read it.

1) What was your FIRST video game console?
I remember playing the Atari, but the Nintendo Entertainment System was the first system I owned.

2) Name a few games you played on said console.
Super Mario Bros. (1-3), The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Bubble Bobble, Rygar, Ninja Gaiden, Dragon Warrior, Tetris, Dr. Mario, The Punisher, Mega Man 2, The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle, Captain America and The Avengers, Superman

3) Excluding handhelds, how many VG consoles do you own presently?
Wii, Gamecube, Nintendo 64, Super Nintendo, NES, Dreamcast, Playstation 2

4) Were you a Street Fighter nut? Any character in particular?
Yes. As a youngster I liked Guile because his moves were easier to pull of than everyone else's. Or that's what I thought at the time at least. Nowadays I'm more likely to play as Ken or Ryu.

5) Do you think Capcom is a FUCKING awesome company with kickass character designs?
Of course. I don't keep buying those art books they put out for no reason.

6) Here's the scenario.. You had some friends over and you all ate FRIED CHICKEN! After the meal you all decide to play some video games. As your friend reaches for a controller you notice his/her hands are very "greasy." Are you the type that would insist they wash their hands before pawing the controller, or is it no big deal?
It is most certain. I mean, I wouldn't be a dick about it, but if he didn't I'd probably have an aneurysm.

7) What's your favorite RPG/Action RPG?
Probably the Paper Mario games.. does that count?

8) Do you prefer 2D games or 3D games?
Depends on the game I guess. I've probably enjoyed more 2D than 3D games.

9) Are you an SNK fan?
Of course. Do you want to see my Terry Bogard costume?

10) Who wants to kick that dog's ass from Duck Hunt?
I'm sure that dog pissed me off when I was a kid, but I think he's hilarious now.

11) Have you skipped out on important events in life because of video games?
Define important.

12) Do you listen to video game music?
Certainly. I've got a good bit of video game music in my iTunes at work even.

13) Have you ever cosplayed a VG character?
It seems likely, though I can't recall at the moment. I should probably be filling this out when I am less tired. Oh, wait, upon re-reading this it says "cosplayed" as opposed to dressed up for Halloween, which is what I thought it said. I guess I dress up as Speed Racer all the time and I'm sure he's been in some video games.

14) Have you ever been in an arcade playing a fighting game, KICKING ASS, and then some 6 year old Asian kid comes in and OWNS YOU??
Nope. My little cousins have beaten me at some games before, but they aren't Asian, and those instances took place at home.

15) Name three games you would love to see remakes of if it was done properly.
Power Stone. POWER STONE. POWER STONE!
(Also Rival Schools/Project Justice and Incredible Crisis)

16) Mario or Sonic?
This is not even a real question as far as I'm concerned. And don't get me wrong, I like Sonic, but I mean, seriously. Sonic is like the video game equivalent of Poochie. "Boy, that Sonic is one outrageous dude." "He's totally in my face!"
Mario is a hell of classy little dude with a moustache that refuses to quit keep on keepin' on regardless of how batshit insane the world around him continues to become.

17) When a movie shows up in the theaters, let's use Spider-man as an example, are you likely to buy the GAME version?
No. Unless it's really awesome. Then maybe.

18) What is your LEAST favorite genre of video games? (ex. fighting, sports, shooters, etc.)
First person shooters.

19) Is there a game out there that you feel was unique and didn't get enough love?
Power Stone. Rival Schools/Project Justice. Incredible Crisis.

20) Have you ever verbally abused a game because you couldn't beat one of the levels and/or bosses?
Are you kidding? Absolutely.

21) Do you own any VG apparel?
A couple of t-shirts and some boxer shorts. I think I actually might be wearing a pair of the boxers right now. I'm not going to check though.

22) What are your thoughts on the live-action Super Mario Bros movie?
Kind of a mess, but there's something kinda charming about it as well.

23) On that note, what did you think about the live-action Street Fighter movie?
Never saw it. Even as a kid I knew it looked terrible.
Update : Well, I just found out via Netflix that it's being released on Blu-Ray next month, so it has officially been added to my queue.

24) Who's hottest out of the King Of Fighters chicks?
May Lee is the first one I could find a cool looking picture of, so I'm going to say her.

25) Do you say "old-school" a lot when you're having a VG conversation with others?
No.  I think I'm more likely to say "classic".

26) Have you ever lent someone a game and they returned it to you damaged?
Probably. Who cares. It's in the past.

27) Do you own any imported games?
Yeah, I've got some import Dreamcast games somewhere.

28) Are you ready for this meme to be over, or could you keep going?
It's been pleasant so far except for that hottest chick from King of Fighters question.

29) In this scenario, let's pretend you're going to get a video game tattoo! What would you get and where?
Already did. I have a sort of glowing, primary Tri-Force on my wrist.

30) Are you good at DDR?
Not at all. To be fair though, I've only played once or twice, so I guess I might be good at it if I practiced.

31) Have you ever cried after you beat a game? If so why?
I think I wanted to cry at how incredible the ending of Portal was. Well, to be more precise how incredible the song at the end of Portal was.

It's lucky you packed..

SUPER POCOYO!
The best episode of the cutest show EVER!

Children listen..

When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad.

Original picture via SuperPunch.

We're making comics..

Odds are you're already well aware of this, but we're making comics all over the place at Let's Be Friends Again.
We would love for you to join us (and hundreds of other like-minded, ahead-of-the-curve, webcomic enthusiasts) at this particular party* we are throwing.



* - Not an actual party. It's more of a "reading our comic every Tuesday and Thursday" party. I mean, it's like, it takes place on the internet.. so I mean, how real of a party can it be? I mean, I guess you could get a keg and get totally ripped while you're reading our comic, but.. actually, that might be a goodass idea. We should start putting the comics out on Friday and Saturday nights so that people can organize actual parties with drinks and snacks around when our new comics drop.
Someone please organize a "Let's Be Friends Again Party" and send us pictures of it and we will definitely make some kind of awesome award or prize or something for you.

You're feeling hollow..

Yes, please.
Via.

That makes sense..

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Teenage monster, sole survivor..

The fact that I already own a DS Lite makes Nintendo releasing this the cruelest thing they have ever done.

Wait til you see..

As the spirit of Halloween involves dressing up, I thought I'd post this caricature of John McCain as Rambo a guy I work with paid me to draw.
That's right, paid.
I'm now a professional political cartoonist as well as being a professional bad dude.

You have confirmed..

The first poster for the upcoming Street Fighter : The Legend of Chun-Li has found it's way to the internet.
Huzzah.
There is a website as well apparently.
It is also in Japanese.. apparently.

Who's going crazy..

Again, I know it's fashionable of late to rip on Alex Ross, but I think this cover looks awesome.