jdodson | Cheerful Ghost

That's not a Knife, this is a Knife!

http://th08.deviantart.net/fs70/PRE/f/2012/161/a/8/evolution_of_link__s_sword_wallpaper_by_blueamnesiac-d5270gz.png

Found this cool picture on the evolution of Link's Swords throughout the Zelda franchise.

File this under important historical information.

After watching Indie Game: The Movie I decided to try Super

After watching Indie Game: The Movie I decided to try Super Meat Boy. From what I saw in the movie, it looked awesome. I know I am behind on giving this game a shot, but I am glad I tried it out as it is a really unique modern experience.

First off the game really feels like Super Mario Brothers. Well, that's not entirely true, it feels like a more... stripped down Mario Brothers. Something more... focused perhaps. Think Mario, with just platforming. It is also quite challenging but that didn't hit me in the feels, I like how hard it is.

The premise is you are Meat Boy and Dr. Fetus keeps capturing your girlfriend Bandage Girl. In every level you make it to her and that dastardly Fetus snatches her away for you to find again in the next level. Each World has a fun cut scene intro and each world end boss fight comes with a cut scene as well.

I enjoy the games humor and unabashed grotesquery. I mean the main character is meat and he bleeds... everywhere. I came at this game from having played The Binding of Isaac first so I was used to Edmund McMillan's unique art style and Meat Boy delivers.

The game is fairly pick-up and play as I beat the first world in under 20 minutes and hit a wall of difficulty with World 2. Now I can make my way through about 2 - 3 levels in a 30 minute sitting and enjoy that process. Unlike other games that are very hard I find Meat Boy's difficulty to be loads of fun. Death doesn't really penalize you like in the Binding of Isaac and starting again is simple, fast and fun.

If you have Super Meat Boy and haven't tried it, do so. Oh and I recommend playing it with a controller too, it just right playing it that way. Just like platforming was intended.

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AdamPFarnsworth wrote on 10/11/2012 at 01:21am

Wow man, that game looks super hard!

Tungsten wrote on 10/11/2012 at 01:33am

I need a controller. It is impossible with the keyboard.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/11/2012 at 03:39am

I have a few USB controllers and they are really nice for some games. In fact, Amazon has some very cheap old school NES or SNES controllers as well:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=usb+controller

I played a few games with controller recently, Super Meat Boy, Cave Story & Sleeping Dogs.

Talky wrote on 10/17/2012 at 04:42am

I can't help but wonder where people come up with these names.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/17/2012 at 04:44am

Super Meat Boy because he is made of meat and... Super. Sleeping Dogs I think... Someone help me if I eat this wrong, but I think it's a take on the old "let sleeping dogs lye" adage.

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Heard about a game coming to Steam via Greenlight called DLC

Heard about a game coming to Steam via Greenlight called DLC Quest. DLC Quest is a satiric game that sends up the recently trend to making more game content available as DLC. From the Steam Greenlight page:

"What happens when DLC practices go too far? An indie developer makes a game that mocks the industry and its foibles, that's what! Defeat the bad guy, save the world and get the girl! But first you'll need to find coins to buy DLC to enable animation, sound and even pausing. Thankfully this is just satire and all the DLC is purchased with in-game coins. But consider it a cautionary tale for the future..."

Pausing as DLC is very funny. That said, I sort of wonder if we will get to the point where features we take for granted become DLC, like the games proper ending?

Looks like DLC Quest allows you to turn on the features by collecting coins so you don't really have to pay to unlock the features. Hopefully this gets Greenlit!

Go, go, vote, vote, click, cick!

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=92911011

BR Supporter wrote on 10/10/2012 at 02:19am

I remember watching someone play this game on youtube. It was really funny because you literally have to buy EVERYTHING in the game. The game has a few jokes about certain game's dlc like the horse armor for oblivion. It has a good humor to it which I liked. I will definitely vote for this to be greenlit

Sparklepop wrote on 03/25/2013 at 12:40am

I am super glad this came to Steam. I can't recommend this game enough, as it isn't afraid the poke fun at EVERYTHING (The dark world?! Too funny!)

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 03/25/2013 at 02:54am

Yeah, it's also super cheap on Steam right now too!

Sparklepop wrote on 03/25/2013 at 04:30am

And cheap is good!

CapnCurry Supporter wrote on 03/26/2013 at 07:37am

Not bad as far as it goes, but it's less of a game than it is a joke delivered in game format. There's a free game on Kongregate called "Upgrade Complete" that covers a lot of the same ground. I don't regret spending $2.50 on it, but if I'd spent $6 I think I'd honestly be a little miffed.

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Gearbox just dropped the skill tree for the new Mecromancer

Gearbox just dropped the skill tree for the new Mecromancer class here:

http://www.borderlands2.com/us/skilltree/mechromancer.html

Based on information in the skill tree the Mech you summon is called Deathtrap. Not all the Mecromancer skills effect the Mech, that said some do and they look really cool(these are not all of Deathtrap's abilities):

Buckup: Deathtrap restores the sheilds of one ally.

Upshot Robot: While Deathtrap is active, if you or Deathtrap kill an enemy it increases Deathtrap’s Duration and grants both of you a stackable Melee Damage bonus. Bonuses are lost when Deathtrap goes away.

Explosive Clap: Deathtrap causes an explosion in front of him, dealing Explosive Damage to all nearby enemies.

Made of Sterner Stuff: You and Deathtrap gain Damage Reduction against All Damage Types. Additionally, Deathtrap gains bonus Melee Damage

Make it Sparkle: Shooting Deathtrap with an elemental weapon charges him with that element, causing his melee attacks to deal additional damage of that element.

Update: According to Gearbox Gaige will drop today 10/9 a day earlier than planned, woot:

https://twitter.com/DuvalMagic/status/255540164959559682

Timogorgon Member wrote on 10/09/2012 at 06:18am

The little big trouble tree looks like fun. I usually I don't go for the electric weapons because their damage takes a dive once your target's shield is down. But I like the idea of your electric weapons also setting stuff on FIRE! Mwa ha ha ha!

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/09/2012 at 01:42pm

Yep, that extra ability seems fun. The Mecromancers skill tree is pretty creative, too bad she didn't ship with the normal game.

Travis Admin wrote on 10/09/2012 at 02:06pm

I need to get Maya to max level fast so I can be done with her when Gaige comes out. This is quickly becoming the most interesting class.

Multiplayer should be fun on day 1. Hundreds of 4-mech parties.

Travis Admin wrote on 10/09/2012 at 02:09pm

While we're on the topic of classes, does anyone else have zero interest in the commando?

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/09/2012 at 02:51pm

Axton is pretty good. I use him when I play with my friends. The turret is pretty good and this time around its a bit better.

Looks like the Mecromancer is made to be a sort of support class though now, which is pretty cool.

BR Supporter wrote on 10/09/2012 at 03:48pm

I love playing as axton. His turret is much better than the one in the first borderlands as Jon said. Currently he is my favorite character, that is, until Gaige comes out. I'm really looking forward to trying out her skills.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/09/2012 at 04:02pm

Hey yall, looks like Gaige will drop later today, or a full day early.

https://twitter.com/DuvalMagic/status/255540164959559682

Woot.

vdogmr25 wrote on 10/09/2012 at 05:09pm

Going through the skill names I'm amazed at the My Little Pony references. 20% Cooler, Evil Enchantress, The Stare, Discord, and Potent as a Pony (sort of) all reference MLP. Kinda cool.

Travis Admin wrote on 10/09/2012 at 06:09pm

It seems everyone who isn't me is obsessed with MLP ;)

But awesome that she's dropping today! Can't wait.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/09/2012 at 06:18pm

/me not obsessed with MLP. I liked it when I was a young lad i'll admit. Happily not a Brony. That said, I have no aversion to Bronies.

Timogorgon Member wrote on 10/09/2012 at 06:30pm

I play Axton as my solo character. The Turret is fun and really helpful while playing solo. Plus, when 5 points are put into it, one of Axton's first tier abilities gives you a +20% gun damage. That's an awesome tier 1 ability!

And WHAT!? Mecromancer drops today!? That's awesome!

BR Supporter wrote on 10/09/2012 at 10:27pm

I can't believe they released it early! I am so excited to try her out. I won't be able to till tomorrow though, but still, I'm just extremely happy they released her early.

Travis Admin wrote on 10/10/2012 at 03:07am

OK, can I just say... The mechromancer is awesome. That is all.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/10/2012 at 06:02am

Yeah she really is. Played her tonight in 3 person game to level 9 and she was awesome. Deathtrap is real fun! He is like a much better version of the turret with melee and ranged attacks. Plus he stays on the battle field pretty long compared to other abilities!

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/13/2012 at 05:54pm

Just tried Maya with 3 people and lockdown is DOPE FLY!

The abilities I had were if you kill something in lockdown you get health regen orbs. Really useful in co-op. I also tinkered with the shoot to heal ability, that was fun but at a low level kind of a bullet waste.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/13/2012 at 05:55pm

Didn't think the new Siren would be good at all, I really like her quite a bit now.

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Looks like our dreams have been answered. Yes Virginia,

Looks like our dreams have been answered. Yes Virginia, there is a Skyrim Super Mario Brothers mod and it hit 1.0!

http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/24709

Downloading this now, report back in the comments or a post what you think of this! Ok Internet, you know I love you right? How bout a Zelda mod?

*poof*

Wha?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ck0PC8fguY
http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/3216

NEVER ENOUGH TIME IN THE DAY!

Notch recently released a demo video of Mojangs upcoming

Notch recently released a demo video of Mojang's upcoming game 0x10c. If you are wondering how to pronounce the name, Notch explains it like this: "I say 'ten to the see', but people can pronounce it however they want." 0x10c is interesting as what I gather from "teh intarwebs" it will include engineering, space battles, seamless space-to-planet transitions, mining and trading, and an open universe with both single and multi-player modes.

The trailer shows Notch running around the area, bobbing around as the player walks around. The bullets emit light which is a nice effect and the light hanging from the ceiling bobs around a bit when things happen to the environment.

I am interested in a modern space sandbox game. Back in the BBS days of yore I was addicted to Tradewars and that was fairly open and allowed you do much in the world. If 0x10c is Tradewars mixed with Minecraft I can't imagine ill ever get my life back.

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/10/04/notch-releases-test-footage-of-0x10c/

Jacob_Richardson wrote on 10/09/2012 at 04:18am

Oh my god. Star wars. Someone make star wars battlefront 3 with this.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/09/2012 at 04:19am

If I had to guess i'd say LucasArts is working on a Star Wars Battlefront 3. I mean, if they are not they need to get on that because it would be epic.

Jacob_Richardson wrote on 10/09/2012 at 04:40am

Well. There was light speculation that they might have hired a new team to pick it up again. But if anything that is a very small faint glimmer of hope from people seriously dieing to play it. The only for sure thing is that if their new game coming out doesn't sell well. I don't think we will ever see a new battlefront.

BR Supporter wrote on 10/09/2012 at 10:42pm

I'd rather see this become a sandbox space type game. There aren't many of them out there and I think they are some of the best games. I would like to see Lucas Arts grow a brain and make battlefront 3 though.

Jacob_Richardson wrote on 10/09/2012 at 11:45pm

Well you don't have to see it become a sandbox space type game. It already is one haha. But the modding community for minecraft is really strong so hopefully they make some alternative ways to play as well. Ala star wars. More of an additional feature. Although i do love space trading games as well...and then there's freelancer.

BR Supporter wrote on 10/10/2012 at 12:31am

You never know, its still in a very early development stage. They could change the way its played.

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I have been finding many retro themed YouTube channels

I have been finding many retro themed YouTube channels lately. Here is the latest from YouTuber snowcon3 on Double Dragon for the Game Boy.

http://www.youtube.com/user/snowcon3

I played this version a bit but I was never really awesome at Double Dragon. Then again, who was? :D Did you ever beat any incarnation of this classic?

Travis Admin wrote on 10/07/2012 at 08:24pm

Double Dragon 2 was my jam. I didn't have it but my friend did. I used to spend the night with him every couple of weeks, and we'd play the hell out of it. We beat it a handful of times, it never got old.

But going back to it a few years ago, man it didn't age well.

I never played it on the game boy though.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/07/2012 at 08:51pm

Some games don't age well at all. I know this is sacrilege in certain circles, but ol Atari 2600 games don't generally hit me as aging too well. Most of the NES games I loved aged fine, except(again heresy in certain circles) the original Metoid.

The first time I played the original Metroid I had beaten Super Metroid already and it wasn't as polished and hard to get into.

Travis Admin wrote on 10/07/2012 at 09:05pm

Super Metroid has aged amazingly well, but you're right, I actually played the original Metroid for the first time about 3 years ago. So clunky.

There was an absolute masterpiece released on XBox Live a fear years ago, Shadow Complex. It was basically just Super Metroid with better graphics and a different setting. Super Metroid has not only stood the test of time, it's one of the most copied games of all time, because of how amazing it is.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/07/2012 at 09:08pm

I agree, Super Metroid is amazing.

Hmm no shadow complex on Steam. Did it run on the PSN?

Travis Admin wrote on 10/07/2012 at 09:13pm

No, it was exclusive. Unfortunately.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/08/2012 at 10:21am

Doh!

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Maxis let loose an awesome 10 minute overview of how to play

Maxis let loose an awesome 10 minute overview of how to play the upcoming Simcity slated for release in 2013. I wasn't too interested in this new version of Simcity after playing Simcity 4 and being thoroughly disappointed with it. I am likewise not excited about having to play it through EA's origin service. VIVA LA STEAM MIS AMIGOS!

That all said... The video is really well done and I want to play the game in that video. One reason Simcity 4 was such a disappointment was because it was so bloody complicated. I never felt the original SimCity, SNES SimCity, SimCity 2k or 3k were that hard to understand. All of those versions were tons of fun, the best of the lot I felt was the SNES version or 2k. It seems the new SimCity take a few notes from the earlier games and allows you to simply zone and have the game decide based on population and whatnot, what buildings are constructed in the Residential, Commercial and Industrial areas. Allocating power, water and sewer to your cities doesn't seem that complicated either. Like the guy in the video, I am want to build my own version of Las Vegas as well!

I doubt EA would back down and release this game on Steam but if they did I would snap it up in a second. Well, maybe a few minutes as the checkout process in Steam takes a little bit.

What did you think of the video? Did you try a later incarnation of SimCity, if so what did you think? Are you going to pickup SimCity 2013?

AdamPFarnsworth wrote on 10/05/2012 at 11:02pm

That looks really, really cool. I love how the water/sewer/electricity is tied to the streets, so you don't have to worry about complicated pipes (especially since that's what I do for a living lol).

It really looks like it can be whatever a player wants it to be. Simple to complicated, and I like that. I might have to get this one.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/06/2012 at 03:21pm

I know, I am going back and forth on if I should get it... Hmmm.

BR Supporter wrote on 10/07/2012 at 04:18pm

Wow, I'm really excited for this. It looks really well made. I like how the roads can be curvy and the water and electricity runs on the roads. I feel like they really incorporated the roads into this one. Also, I like how easy they made it to zone different areas although I wonder if you can make smaller zones or if they are always as large as they were shown in the video.

I love the sim city games. I played the 2nd and 4th ones and loved both of them.

Ben_Dodson wrote on 10/07/2012 at 06:51pm

I have always been a Sim City fan. I remember the first time I played back in High School on a Mac. Sim City 2000 and the cheat "porntipsguzardo" why I remember that I have no idea. I defiantly will be picking this one up.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/07/2012 at 08:48pm

Porntips... That takes the cake for one memorable cheat :D

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Gearbox released an image of Gaige the new Mecromancer class

Gearbox released an image of Gaige the new Mecromancer class for Borderlands 2 as she appears in game. The Mecromancer will finally be released October 16th for anyone that pre-ordered Borderlands 2.

Gearbox just released the first in game echo log for Gaige: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ijs-FEk3OIk

Gearbox has been talking about the Mecromancer for sometime and as such I am really looking forward to trying her out. I think I am a bit more interested in her class than the other in game classes I haven't tried yet.

When she drops will you give her a shot or are you more interested in your current character? Maybe another character you haven't tried thus far?

BR Supporter wrote on 10/06/2012 at 06:01pm

I'm really excited for the mechromancer. She is most likely going to be my favorite along with axton. I've always been a fan of summoning classes in any games, and the mech just looks awesome.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/06/2012 at 06:35pm

I do too. I played the Witch Doctor in D3 as well as the ol Necromancer in D2. I like summon classes quite a bit.

PETS!

BR Supporter wrote on 10/07/2012 at 01:22am

I loved the necromancer is Diablo 2. I spent so much time as that class. One of my favorite classes in any game period.

I too also love pets.

Travis Admin wrote on 10/08/2012 at 04:51am

I'm looking forward to her, but I have to say, I'm glad the character you're playing doesn't talk much, because the echo log was slightly annoying.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/08/2012 at 10:22am

It was on that line for me, but yeah it's good they only talk a little bit when they crit something.

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I just watched this Retroactive video on Kid Icarus for the

I just watched this Retroactive video on Kid Icarus for the NES. Kid Icarus was one of those games I always wanted but never wanted enough to ask for it for my Birthday or Christmas(the only times I could get games as a kid). I had a NES hint book(all text) that explained how to do well at the first few levels of Kid Icarus and I read the text imagining how the game would look and play.

Did you play Kid Icarus or any of the later incarnations?

Travis Admin wrote on 10/05/2012 at 03:05am

I got it for like a buck at a yard sale when I was a kid. One of my favorites.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/05/2012 at 03:21am

Wow. That was a good deal. Did you beat it?

AdamPFarnsworth wrote on 10/05/2012 at 06:30pm

I think I rented this one a bunch, but never owned myself. I remember using cheat codes on it to beat it, I think.

jdodson Admin Post Author wrote on 10/05/2012 at 06:49pm

ICARUS FIGHTS MEDUSA ANGELS

Travis Admin wrote on 10/07/2012 at 08:14pm

I managed to beat it once. It's so incredibly frustrating at times. Getting turned into an eggplant was one of the most annoying things in any video game I've ever played.

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That's not a Knife, this is a Knife!

After watching Indie Game: The Movie I decided to try Super

Heard about a game coming to Steam via Greenlight called DLC

Gearbox just dropped the skill tree for the new Mecromancer

Looks like our dreams have been answered. Yes Virginia,

Notch recently released a demo video of Mojangs upcoming

I have been finding many retro themed YouTube channels

Maxis let loose an awesome 10 minute overview of how to play

Gearbox released an image of Gaige the new Mecromancer class

I just watched this Retroactive video on Kid Icarus for the