- The Guardian has created a list of the 27 Funniest Video Games of All Time. Unfortunately most of the games on this list were made in the last 10 years. There are a few exceptions such as Worms, but even Grand Theft Auto makes an appearance for reasons I can't comprehend. What about Curse of Monkey Island? That's a great game and it's funny! Some of the games listed are fine, but the writer needs to play more pre-1996 content.
- Jason Schreier of Kotaku notoriety has a new book out: 'Blood, Sweat, and Pixels.' A collection of stories on how some of today's biggest named games were released to the public - and how some E3 darlings faded into oblivion. I'm waiting on the publisher to send me a copy, but you can get a quick glimpse through this interview with GQ Magazine. In it, Schreier talks not only about his book but the issue of "crunch time."
- Jordan Vogt-Roberts, the director for the 'Metal Gear Solid' movie that may get off the ground (eventually), chatted with GameSpot on what Hollywood is overlooking with video games. Some of it, he sights, is the lack of investment in the product. He uses superhero movies as an example. There was a big gap of time after the original 'Superman' movies where heroes in capes and tights did not grace the screen. Comic book fans turned directors/producers helped create the current wave. Video games need that same level of dedication before we hit on a movie that people love. See 'Ace Attorney' as an example.
- GamerPros thinks that mainstream games are too easy. Um...have you changed the difficulty setting to Hard or Insanity? Give that a shot and you'll change your mind. Next article!
- WhatCulture! Good to have you back! The site that ranks EVERYTHING has a list the 9 Best Nintendo Spin-offs. Unfortunately Dr. Mario is only at number 8. There are also a lot of Pokémon games mentioned. Nothing wrong with the franchise, but I think it's not giving Mario enough credit. Super Mario RPG could be classified as one, Paper Mario and Mario Tennis have been widely received by fans and newcomers. So this list has to be rigged. We need to see the ballot box on this one.
- Finally, apparently there's talks of an 'Animal Farm' video game, with approval from the writer, George Orwell, estate. It's bad enough that there's a 'Lord of the Flies' remake potentially being floated around. But an 'Animal Farm' game? Do we really need this? Or maybe we do given today's volatile social and political climate. I don't know. I'll stick with 'Babe' for my fill on talking animals.
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