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REVIEW / Mario Golf Super Rush (Switch)
Back in 2018 when frequent Nintendo collaborator Camelot Software Planning released Mario Tennis Aces for the Switch, my hype train kicked into overdrive. The revival of one of my favorite series was on the horizon, and 3 years later it all came together with the release of Mario Golf Super Rush. This is the first console entry in the series since the Gamecube title back in 2003 and the first title in the series at all since the 3DS game in 2014. So I waited with baited breath after the Nintendo Direct earlier this year announced the game officially until I could finally start the game up and get back to the Mushroom Kingdom links.
By Bill Wilhelm5 years ago in Gamers
TEAM PREVIEW / Entity Researchers (PC)
In my humble opinion the term, “retro” is starting to lose some of its meaning. Anything and everything that uses 8 or 16-bit graphics is “retro,” and the fact that some of these games use very modern concepts gets completely lost in translation. As I’m becoming a bit of a gaming Methuselah, I remember when certain mechanics that we take entirely for granted now were really cutting edge. I also remember when we weren’t looking for stellar graphics and three hundred-hour-long opuses to have fun. If you got a bunch of colored blocks bouncing around a level made from more colored blocks you were very happy. This is where Entity Researchers comes in. To me, at least, this is a truly, “retro” game. It’s not long appeared on Steam Early Access and I wanted to see whether it was up to scratch.
By Bill Wilhelm5 years ago in Gamers
REVIEW / Cotton Reboot! (PS4)
Who likes a good side-scroller, then? This is one of those genres that was made for the amusement arcade. Shove your coin in the slot, hit a button, get finger cramp trying not to get blown to bits by far too much happening at once; avoid any impending seizures from the flashing objects, die, rinse and repeat. This was literally a general mantra for twelve-year-old me and I absolutely loved every second of it. Shift forward twenty-odd years and the side-scrolling shooter is still one of my favorite things to get involved in. This is where Cotton Reboot! comes in. It’s frantic, colorful, lethally addictive and it’s been burning flashy objects into my retinas for a little while now. You’re absolutely going to want to hear more about this amazing little blaster and I’m absolutely about to tell you.
By Bill Wilhelm5 years ago in Gamers
REVIEW / Song of Horror (Xbox)
I decided to play Song of Horror in the middle of the day with my cats cuddled next to me because I was not ready to handle anything creepy at night. Even with the sun shining through my windows, this third-person survival horror adventure successfully delivered a suspense-filled atmosphere that is not for the faint-hearted.
By Bill Wilhelm5 years ago in Gamers
Best Samsung Gaming Monitors in 2021
There's no one-size-fit approach when it comes to gaming monitors. Each user needs anything other than the equipment he/she uses or the games he or she plays. Some of the best game monitors have quick reactions which produce a very low movement black and very low input to ensure that every key strap matches the screens. New technology has recently emerged which has changed the way we play, such as support for Variable Refresh Rates (VRR). There are so many models that it is difficult to choose with a wide array of features.
By etmonks gadgts5 years ago in Gamers
The best graphics card in 2021
As the heart and soul of every gaming PC, graphics cards turn zeros and ones into beautiful pixels on your screen. However, we are here to separate out the must haves from want to be the best. Some people are searching for the fastest graphics card, while others are looking for the best value. No other component influences your gaming experience as much as the best graphics card.
By etmonks gadgts5 years ago in Gamers
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin Review
This is a spoiler free review. I've been a fan of the Monster Hunter series for a long time, dating all the way back to the PlayStation 2 era, where I, as a child, was in awe of the ferocious monsters, and always a bit frustrated that I struggled to fight them efficiently. Now, as an adult, with my first ever fully completed Monster Hunter game being Monster Hunter World, I can safely say that I'm addicted to the franchise, and I'm always craving more.
By Jade Hadfield5 years ago in Gamers
My Thoughts on Skyward Sword HD (Not a Review)
On November 18th, 2011, Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword to critical acclaim and universal praise. It became one of the best games ever to be released on the Wii and one of the best-selling games in the history of the Zelda franchise. A large part of its success was due to its controls; the game featured a unique method of combat which involved using the Wii Remote as Link’s sword - combined with the Wii Motion Plus, this meant that the game had the most immersive combat system ever seen in a Zelda game. For the most part, people responded well to the controls, and it provided players with the ability to control the green-clad hero like never before.
By Arvind Pennathur5 years ago in Gamers
My Streaming Journey as
Start writing..So I'm pretty new to this streaming world and I'm not what you would quite call a professional, but I do rather enjoy playing video games. And my goal as a streamer is to make time for those of us that enjoy playing some cross play games to come together and play together or just have a place to hangout. I'm judgment free and to be honest have quit the stage fright hence why once I start using my camera more I'll be behind a mask. No I'm not portraying Spider-Man or trying to infringe on any copyright. I just personally admire Spider-Man as he was always funny and used his wits to and senses to keep him ahead. My name is William Besaw and I'm not quite your average streamer but more of your Friendly Neighborhood Streamer and I'm here to share my journey, all the parts of it. If you've made it this far than I thank you, that means at least you clicked on the link that led you here. I'm a father of 3 and peacefully married. Now some dads out there go how are you finding the time to do this and be there for your family. Simply put honestly couldn't be doing it any easier than with Stadia. I wanted to be back in the gaming community but as all us gamers know it's rather costly for good gear and great games are a price range their own. But Stadia provided a cost effective way to not only enter back in and find some new and old games alike but make some new friends and start finding a little confidence again. Now I'm going to be posting some of my ideas and turning this into a blog of sorts. Well for one by just you reading this you are supporting me without paying a dime. I'm researching online markets and business strategies as I do wish to become a streamer full time and be able to show my kids that yes, you can do anything you set your mind too. I've done a few live streams so far and I haven't had many viewers but I'm not giving up yet, thankfully since I am streaming right to YouTube it is quite convenient as my live streams are saved automatically after each session. So you can go check out my page, I also enjoy making some inspirational feel good videos as well as ones to make you laugh, just check out my Tiktok. I'm looking to branch out more and grow. And if you're willing to help out all I ask is feel free to share whatever content of mine that makes you laugh or that you like. I'll keep this posted every week or so, I post a lot on my other sites so feel free to give them a check out, just follow the same link that led you here. But I stream ever Wednesday and Saturday night usually after 830 pm as the kiddos are down and I'm out of work by than. I have a Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, Discord, Twitter, Tiktok, Vocal, and YouTube. If you wish to get in touch with me just shoot me a message and let me know how you came across my site. Also feel free to shoot me any merchandise ideas that you think would be cool to do, I'm into a little bit of everything so I'm looking to sell hats and stuff of the sort, just branding myself and coming up with a logo. Well Tata for now and thank you for the time of reading this as this page pays me to write ✍😊
By Will Besaw5 years ago in Gamers
