Unfortunate Influence

Skyrim

Posted on April 10, 2012 by jbegley

John and Jessie dissect the biggest RPG to ever be released on consoles, Bethesda’s Elder Scrolls V, Skyrim. (okay I might get some flack for that comment)

At one point it sounds like I’m strangling my cat. I promise you I’m not. He’s just really loud when he wants attention.

Skyrim

Outtakes:

Random bitching about Facebook.

We are still yet to play Mass Effect 3, but we are well aware of how upset many are with the ending. We speculate.

Mass Effect 3 ending predictions.

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Zelda: Skyward Sword

Posted on March 13, 2012 by jbegley

Mike gives his review of the latest console game of one of Nintendo’s biggest franchises.

Skyward Sword

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Metroid II: Return of Samus – RETRO REVIEW

Posted on March 5, 2012 by jbegley

Mike gives his review of the classic Game Boy title “Metroid II: Return of Samus”.

We also found this remake project (Project AM2R) you may be interested in:
The Blog

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Belated Game of the Year 2011 (that we played)

Posted on February 9, 2012 by jbegley

It’s finally here! John, Jessie, & Mike give their picks for their favorite games of 2011. The format is that all titles are valid as long as we’ve played them. This includes retro games. See who comes out on top as we pit titles against each other such as Skyrim, Mass Effect 2, Donkey Kong Country Returns, Portal 2, Infinity Blade, Mario Sunshine, and more!

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Batman: Arkham City

Posted on February 3, 2012 by jbegley

John and Mike review the second installment of the Batman: Arkham series “Batman: Arkham City” by Rocksteady.
Note that this is episode 52, despite saying 51 in the episode.
Batman: Arkham City art