a blog about video games from a guy stuck in the 90s
"What's your favorite console?" That all-too-familiar question has been asked countless times in countless forums, be it online or in person, but the funny thing is, all of us have that answer already lined up. Favorite games, favorite genres; those answers can be fluid. But your favorite console? It's the definitive question and answer that …
Continue reading Two Years Later: A Brief Tribute to my Favorite Console, the Nintendo 3DS
I've got a confession: I've played a lot of video games in my life. I think it's safe to assume that you, Mr. or Mrs. Reader, are in the same boat, or at least you've got a sizable interest in them. Over the years, I'm sure if you haven't played that many games, you've heard a …
Continue reading The Most OVERRATED Video Games, According to Some Guy on the Internet
Why, hello there, fellow video game and nostalgia enthusiasts! It's been a while, or at least a few days, so have a seat and read some sentences that I have typed down before you. "Sounds good Geddy!" you probably said aloud. But today is a different day, for I am no longer just Geddy, no! I have …
In this day of pre-order bonuses and looking forward to games months before release, it's relatively simple to set yourself up for practically the whole year, all at one time. I was looking ahead into my gaming plans, and I thought, "I have so many games pre-ordered for the next year, that if I made …
Continue reading Planning out the Entire Year of Gaming 2017
If you've been following my Twitter account recently, you may have noticed some mildly frustrated posts with screenshots pertaining to my 3-Star quest in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Starting with Mario Kart DS, players have been awarded a star rating following the conclusion of each Grand Prix. Generally speaking, earning a 3-star rating means that …
Continue reading The Toughest Levels to 3-Star in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe + Bonus Tips
For those of you that follow me on Instagram or Twitter, you may know that I had some fun this weekend working on the new office. Specifically, my goal was to turn it from a cardboard jungle into an actual office and game room! In my old room, I have some track shelving that held a decent …
Continue reading The NostalgiaTrigger GameRoom – Weekend Progress! part 1
It's no secret that the soundtrack to a game can tug at your heart strings, but it's also a huge driving force behind the feelings of nostalgia we get when we replay a game from our younger years. In the past, I've written about some music in adventure games, RPGs, and rhythm games, but there's another …
Continue reading 3 of My Favorite Sports Game Soundtracks of All Time
Earlier yesterday, the price that Nintendo will charge for the online component of the Switch was revealed, or at least in Japanese currency. The rough number for the US Dollar is presumed to be between $17-$26, depending on the exchange rate and whatever fluff Nintendo adds on top. This has been met with rejoice, anger, and the …
