Video: Don Allen Does DragonCon
This year’s been a big year for CtrlAltKill. We were well represented at E3, we currently have a member attending PAX, and so, living near Atlanta, GA, I figured I’d check out this little thing called DragonCon. Couldn’t hurt, right? Here’s the result:
TGM: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World Review
Scott Pilgrim is trying to get the girl of his dreams, Remona Flowers, to fall in love with him. In order for it to work he must defeat her 7 evil exs. Play as Scott and company and try to win the heart of Remona. This game is for PSN and Xbox Live Arcade and [...]
The Monthly List: Ten Things I Would Do To Lara Croft If She Was My Girlfriend
Many guys fantasize about it, but I am writing about it and this time it’s not self-insert fan fiction. Even though I cannot stand her games and do not think she’s all that hot here is my list of the 10 things I would do to Lara Croft if she was my girlfriend.
The Game Machine: The Last Blade 2 Sega Dreamcast Review
I finally got off my lazy ass and made some more episodes of The Game Machine. To start off the return I take a look at a great fighting game by SNK, The Last Blade 2 for the Sega Dreamcast. For those who want to play the game and don’t have a Dreamcast you can [...]
Gaming Mysteries: Final Fantasy 7 Beta and History (PS1, SNES)
Final Fantasy 7 is regarded as the greatest role playing game of all time. Of course, that statement is highly debatable, but I will say that it is a great game. The games various planning stages presented a completely different story, different console releases. While the beta left many aesthetic changes to the game, all [...]
Look Closer: Resistance 3 trailer reveals giant spider, thingy
At Gamescom during the Sony Press Conference in Cologne, Ted Price finally revealed the trailer to one of the worst kept secrets in gaming, Resistance 3. No gameplay was shown which is disappointing, but a really neat live action trailer shown above… or was it? Trailers like these get posted everywhere on thousands of gaming [...]
Gaming Mysteries: Final Fantasy 4 Concept (NES)
Final Fantasy 4 was undoubtedly a fantastic game. But the game we know as Final Fantasy 4 was almost Final Fantasy 5. As for what was the actual Final Fantasy 4? Well that game is doomed to obscurity, so today on Gaming Mysteries I talk about the Final Fantasy 4 Concept for the NES, or [...]
The Monthly List: The 8 Superheroes with Good Games
The 8 Superheroes That Have Good Games Based On Them
Game Analysis: Expectations of Goldeneye 007 (Wii)
The original set the standard and guideline for all future console first person shooters. Needless to say, Nintendo’s announcement holds huge expectations on a ground breaking first person experience.
TGM: E3 Wrap Up Part 1-1 Nintendo Press Conference
Back with another episode of The Game Machine. We’re doing a special! Not like those specials you see at Christmas or Thanksgiving that usually feature Charlie Brown. This is an E3 Wrap Up Special, you know it’s special because I capitalized “W.” In this multipart series I look at the press conferences, games I played, [...]
Gaming Mysteries: Resident Evil 4 Beta (GCN , PS2)
Resident Evil 4 was undoubtedly a fantastic game. But before we got the finished product the game underwent many betas and builds. The changes made to the game would have resulted in it playing completely different, and another change resulted in a new game altogether, so today on Gaming Mysteries I talk about the various [...]
Peace Walker Kojima Signing Video Wrap Up
On Sunday, June 13, 2010 the creator of the famous Metal Gear Solid Series Hideo Kojima took out some valuable time out of his tight schedule to give back to the fans at a Universal Studios City Walk at Game Stop. It was an amazing turnout.
Five Games I’m Looking Forward to E3
It’s been a long time since I played any video game (thank you, California unemployment rate). But with E3 coming up, at least I can get the taste of upcoming video games that I can buy when someone out there hires me. This year, there are floods of games being showcased, from small companies to [...]
Game Analysis: Zelda and the Importance of Exploration
The Legend of Zelda series and it’s sense of exploration through breaking established space
10 Video Game Movies You Need to Watch and Mock
The 10 Video Game Movies You Need To Watch (And Mock) It seems to be a common belief that all video game movies are bad. This is not really the case merely a generalization. There are some fun video game movies out there and even though some video game movies have bad or cheesy parts [...]
KILLCAST, Tommy Tallarico Audio Interview VGLive
We were so glad sit down with American Video Game Composer, Co-Creator and Executive Producer of Video Games Live, Tommy Tallarico this week leading up to E3. We talk about Tallarico’s inspiration, goals, and what he aims to achieve with the successful Video Games Live concerts all over the world from Taiwan to Los Angeles. [...]
Game Analysis: Final Fantasy 13 and Elements of Story Telling in Gaming
A look at Final Fantasy 13′s story telling elements and why Final Fantasy 13 falls short to our expectations.
Game Analysis: Super Mario 64 and the Introduction of the Camera
A look at Mario 64 and the personification of the camera. Nintendo was concerned with the camera drawing too much attention to itself during game play, so it was personified into Lakitu. Nintendo having to define the camera is like looking back in time; it shows us the state of the industry and its problems with cameras in 3D space.
Gaming Mysteries: Super Mario 64 2 (N64)
To end this trio of Super Mario 64 related Gaming Mysteries, I’m going to be talking about the unreleased Super Mario 64 2. The game was set to come out on the 64DD, it would have multiplayer and Luigi would be in the game! However, the game was canceled very early in its development, so [...]
The Game Machine: Ikaruga
The Game Machine is back and were playing Ikaruga
13 Horror Games You Need to Play
With the much anticipated release of Alan Wake I felt it was time to put out a list of the horror games that any gamer worth their salt should play. Some of these games are hard to find, some are old, and some everyone ought to have already played. These are the thirteen games that [...]
E3 Truly Is Christmas For Gamers, Is That a Good Thing?
Every year E3 comes and goes, and gamers are left with drool dripping from their chops as they hear of all the gaming news that the remainder of the current year as well as the beginning of the next year will hold. I have heard the phrase, “E3 is Christmas for gamers,” and this is [...]
ACen 2010 Video Game Cosplay Roundup
Over 19,000: Anime Central Still Remains Strong After 13 Years
Gaming Mysteries: Luigi in Super Mario 64 (N64)
People have often looked up to the sky and thought to themselves where’s Luigi?! Okay maybe not, but pretty close. The answer to where he is, or isn’t I should say, has been answered, but the mystery goes on – kind of. So in today’s Gaming Mysteries I discuss the mystery of Luigi in Super [...]
Gaming Mysteries: Super Mario 64 Beta (N64)
In today’s edition of Gaming Mysteries, Im taking a look at the Super Mario 64 Beta. The game originated on the SNES with an unreleased prototype, and was then moved to the Ultra 64. What kind of things were left out of the final version? Well, you’ll find that out in the video.
Return of The Game Machine Promo
I’m late in my posting, but here is a promo for the return of my retro gaming show called The Game Machine where I take a look at old games and some imports from the old days and such. If you got an idea of a game you want to see let me know in [...]
Gaming Mysteries: Missingno in the Pokemon Series
Today in Gaming Mysteries, rather than look at a beta game, or some unreleased game. I’m looking at one of the most popular game glitches of all time, its called Missingno and its in the Pokemon Gameboy games. Missingno is surrounded by rumors, canon, and lots of mystery, so I figured it would fit the [...]
A look at Game Room for Xbox Live
This video is a look at Game Room, a recently launched service released for Xbox Live, and PC. The service allows you to play lots of retro games with your friends, as well as create your own arcade of sorts. You’ll find out all about it in the video though.
1:1 Scale Gundam RX-78-2 returns this July
Of all the totally bad ass things in this world, giant fighting mecha might deserve a nod. Last summer, Bandai completed a 59 foot tall Gundam replica and displayed it proudly in Odaiba’s Shiokaze Park. Well, it’s coming back with an addition; a Gundam sized beam saber.
Final Fantasy XIII limited edition guide and game
Just me showing you guys the PS3 game and limited edition guide. Enjoy.
