When most people think about “Mortal Kombat“, they think about gruesome game play that pushed video games to their limits with it’s violence, and showed just how much people enjoyed mutilation. The “Fatality” is easily one of the most memorable moments of gaming history, marked by it’s now common initiating phrase, “Finish Him“. Mortal Kombat […]
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Nintendo X CAPCOM: Possible?
(Princess Peach Toadstool and Morrigan Aensland drawn by “Twilit-Arawen” check out his deviantART) For years I’ve been a fan of Nintendo and CAPCOM; they’ve spawned some of the greatest games that has ever seen the face of this earth. I’ve loved titles from both sounds, each one outlining memories that resonate throughout my childhood. Some […]
The King of Fighters XIII: Hit or Miss?
(Official King of Fighters XIII website here) The King of Fighters is a fighting game series made by SNK-Playmore, also known “SNKP”, which celebrated its 15 year anniversary with the release of its 12th installment (The King of Fighters XII) in 2009. However, if you were like me and picked up this game out of […]
On the Road: Arcade UFO and my First “True” Arcade Experience
(Image provided by the Official Arcade UFO website ) As a gaming advocate, it’s funny that I have never actually visited a serious “Fighting Game” arcade with high quality competitors, imported up-to-date games, and Japanese-style buttons coupled with their arcade layout. It’s something I had longed for, but had never gotten a chance. In Dallas, […]