Today’s video game commercials are very straightforward. Generally they will depict some gameplay video, show some screenshots or other in-game assets, and then call it a day. In ancient times though, during the age when a game featuring being able to move in 8 directions was an impressive feat, TV ads had to be a…
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Metroid II: Return of Samus – Review
Welcome to my first review for Mana Pop! For my extremely short introduction, I’m Robin Wolfe. Enough about me, we’re here to look at Metroid II – Return of Samus, which I just finished recently.
Mark’s Best Of Gaming – Bravely Default: Flying Fairy (2014)
Bravely Default has everything I ever wanted from an RPG, an intricate and yet simple battle system, solid writing, an incredible soundtrack (especially for a 3DS game), and with a lot of very nice details and extras that are the icing on the cake.
Nintendo, and it’s Role in the Rise of Female Characters in Video Games
Nintendo has definately realized what they’ve stumbled upon. The gears have shifted, and wave after wave of first party titles are feeling a lot more acceptable to both genders, not by changing how the games are made or play, but simply by including more accessable and relatable female characters, and by not being afraid to include more traditionally feminine and cute imagery.
Splatoon Global Testfire – Impressions
Now a lot of people seem to go on about how “Nintendo does nothing new” or “Everything is a rehash!” Well, Splatoon is set to change things up in that regard; a lot! Splatoon is a “turf-war” style game, with an objective to cover the most turf. They had a Global Testfire event this weekend,…