What we’ve been playing: week of 8/14/10
WHAT UP, DINGDONGS! It’s time for games of the week.
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Miscoded Confidence: The Lost Vikings
So, three Vikings getting kidnapped sounds a little bit like the beginning to what could potentially be a funny as hell joke, unfortunately it is anything but if you’re looking for gameplay that will kick your ass and leave a smile on your face. Such is the case with Lost…
WANT: Exclusive Dreamcast consoles you never knew existed
Once again I jump at the chance to post anything remotely related to my favorite console of all time, the Sega Dreamcast. While it was only around for a short time the Dreamcast had many accessories and different exclusive console variants. The good folks over at SegaNerds have posted a…
‘Reformat the Planet’ chiptune documentary coming to DVD
REFORMAT THE PLANET trailer from 2 Player Productions on Vimeo. Did you dig the rockin tunes in the Scott Pilgrim game? They were done by 8-bit band Anamanaguchi who will be featured in the new chiptune documentary Reformat the Planet. Chiptunes are like your favorite 8 and 16 bit videogame…
Freaky Fridays: Chakan: The Forever Man
Ever felt like taking control of an all around rough and tumble guy, using lots of weapons and spells, and possibly (inevitably) getting pounded by the bad guys before you end them once and for all? Like you games tough. Well, here’s a real doozy for you. Chakan: The Forever Man, developed and published by Sega, is one of the hardest action platformers I’ve every played. If you have the need to be punished but don’t have the cash for a dominatrix, try Chakan instead.
Hit the jump to learn more about a game that will kick you butt.
10TTAS: Penny Arcade
PAX Prime is next month and nerds are all in a tizzy, especially our own Kris Knigge. Hey, that nearly rhymed. I’m gonna try it again. PAX Prime is next month and nerds are all in a tizzy, especially our own Kris Knizze. Can you believe just two guys and…
Sega Addicts Podcast: Episode 23 – Valkyria Chronicles
Episode 23 is finally here! Last Tuesday, I experienced what some would call an “internet shortage” and thus was unable to fulfill my role as host. Luckily, we were able to postpone the show and we even added another guest who goes by the name of Josh Tolentino (Destructoid/Japanator). Sega’s…