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Blizzard Arcade Collection Available Today on PC & Consoles!

Blizzcon 2021 Online is going strong and hot off the keynote is the news of the Blizzard Arcade Collection release available today on PC, XBox, Playstation and Switch. The Blizzard Arcade Collection features old school classic Blizzard titles such as Blackthorne, Rock & Roll Racing and The Lost Vikings for $20. If you have yet to play these games this seems like the best way to relive them and they are coming home to consoles which is a solid plan considering that's how they were first released.

You can buy the Blizzard Arcade Collection today on PC as part of the Blizzard Celebration pack for $20 alongside a bunch of other DLC for Blizzard games.

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No Need To Be Angry: Get Rage 2 Free Until Feb 25th!

Rage is a very hefty feeling but there is no need to be angry while you play it. I paid full price for Rage 2 at launch and I loved every minute of playing it but I could see a world where some people might play games angry after paying full price. If you see red after paying for things you are in luck because Rage 2 is entirely free on the Epic Games PC Store until Feb 25th. While you are there saving yourself a few bucks you can also get Absolute Drift for free too. I have no experience playing Absolute Drift but if my growing backlog is an indicator, I never will but will lament the fact I haven't.

https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/rage-2/home
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Super Mario 3D World on Switch Is Real Good

Might not come as a huge surprise to anyone but I picked up Super Mario 3D World on Switch and have been enjoying it quite a bit. I've heard some folks online say that it's a bit on the easy side as a single player game and I get that. That said, I haven't found it to be that easy myself as I've been playing it co-op with a rather energetic four year old. I love the little guy but he's not great at platforming such that he dies a lot and MUST always be the first to get "the kitty suit." So yeah, it's fun playing Mario with your kids but playing Mario co-op with little kids might be the Dark Souls of trying to have fun playing video games sometimes. Let this scenario... Read All

Skyward Sword Comes to Switch July 16th

During the Nintendo Direct today there was much in the way of interesting news from Nintendo and one such piece was that Skyward Sword was getting a re-release on Switch coming July 16th. Looks like Nintendo is honoring the legacy motion controls in Switch form but also creating a button only control scheme that many players have been asking for.

"Take to the skies, draw your sword, and experience the earliest story in the Legend of Zelda series. Join Link in his high-flying quest to save Zelda, a childhood friend who must confront her destiny. Soar between floating islands and descend to the treacherous surface world in this updated HD version of the Legend of Zelda:... Read All

DOTA: Dragon's Blood Comes To Netflix March 25th

In partnership with Valve, Netflix is releasing a new show called DOTA: Dragon’s Blood which looks to be an Anime styled sword and magic show. If this is as good as the Castlevania show on Netflix, we should be in luck! Many years ago Valve announced a partnership with JJ Abraham’s where he and Gabe discussed brining Valve properties to life and nothing ever seemed to come from that so it’s good Valve is making something happen here.

Who do I send my letters to for a Portal show?

The new Valve joint comes to Netflix March 25th.

"The sweeping fantasy series tells the story of Davion, a renowned Dragon Knight devoted to wiping the scourge from the face of the world.... Read All

Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition Gets New Expansion Lords of the West

I’m a bit late to announcing this but since it’s a very old game already why not share old news about it too. Age of Empires II Definitive Edition recently received a new expansion Lords of the West bringing longtime players a bunch of new content. Some old games really never need to go away and if they are popular, why not entirely new expansions?

* Challenge your friends with two all-new civilizations, each of which include unique units and technologies for you to explore!
* Battle across Western Europe and the Mediterranean in three new campaigns—including the British king, Edward Longshanks!
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Kingdom Hearts Finally Comes to PC (EGS Exclusive)

If you're unware of Kingdom Hearts, it's a series of action-adventure games in which the worlds of Disney and Final Fantasy are as one. You'll see familiar characters such as Cloud, Sephiroth, Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck. You'll also explore many of the Disney worlds created from the vast history of Disney movies. The voice overs are nice, too. I really enjoyed hearing David Boreanaz as Squall in the first game. Leonard Nemoy also had a voice over in one of the DS games I played. It's an amazing co-existence and I've really enjoyed the KH games I've played, though I've missed out on some of them. If you think this idea sounds interesting, you should check it... Read All If you're unware of Kingdom Hearts, it's a series of action-adventure games in which the worlds of Disney and Final Fantasy are as one. You'll see familiar characters such as Cloud, Sephiroth, Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Donald Duck. You'll also explore many of the Disney worlds created from the vast history of Disney movies. The voice overs are nice, too. I really enjoyed hearing David Boreanaz as Squall in the first game. Leonard Nemoy also had a voice over in one of the DS games I played. It's an amazing co-existence and I've really enjoyed the KH games I've played, though I've missed out on some of them. If you think this idea sounds interesting, you should check it out sometime.

If you're a fan of Kingdom Hearts and want to play the games on your PC, your chance is here! They will arrive on 3/30/21, however as an exclusive on the Epic Games Store. Another factor is that the games will cost $50-60. There are four separate games including one for KH HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix, another for HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, another for KH III + Re Mind DLC, and a final one for KH: Melody of Memory, which is a rhythm game (absolutely one of my least favorite types of games).

Personally, I prefer to have all of my games on Steam, in one place, but I have grown to accept the various digital gaming platforms available to us now. I still don't like exclusives, although I've always given Nintendo a pass for that. As long as I have, even if eventually, access to an exclusive that I want then I'm pretty much ok with that. I'm currently holding out on FFVII: Remake, hoping it will make it's way to Steam, eventually. Honestly, I think the worst part of it is the price. I don't think each package necessarily merits a $50-60 price tag. I'd love to get this (except for the rhythm game), but at it's current price, I'm definitely going to wait until that changes.

Let me know what you think about this! Is this something you're interested? Have you ever played a KH game? How do you feel about the EGS exclusive? How do you feel about paying $50-60 for them?

Source: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/entire-kingdom-hearts-series-coming-to-pc-on-epic-games-store-next-month/1100-6487443/

Cheerful Ghost Radio Episode 89: Wandavision First Half Review

We are mere hours away from more Wandavision! Prepare yourself by joining us for our thoughts on the first half, and thoughts on what's to come! We also talk about some other Marvel TV properties and how they all fit together, and which ones may stick around in canon.

Azurephile Super Member wrote on 02/05/2021 at 08:57am

I'm liking the show. Usually after watching an episode I check out the latest video about the show posted by New Rockstars on YouTube. They usually reveal a lot of details that are easily overlooked. I'm also watching Marvel shows I missed out on (all of them). I've already finished Agent Carter and am now in season 4 of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and I love it all. I'm very much looking forward to more Marvel shows and movies.

AdamPFarnsworth wrote on 02/05/2021 at 07:23pm

I love watching New Rockstars breakdowns as well :)

I also was a million reaction channels, so by the end of the day, I've usually sat through 4-5 viewings of the episode lol

AdamPFarnsworth wrote on 02/05/2021 at 07:25pm

I'm worried the bar is being set so high by WandaVision that The Falcon and The Winter Soldier is going to feel mundane lol

jdodson Admin wrote on 02/05/2021 at 07:40pm

> I'm worried the bar is being set so high by WandaVision that The Falcon and The Winter Soldier is going to feel mundane lol

AdamPFarnsworth wrote on 02/07/2021 at 12:48am

Also, I am very much enjoying the weekly episodes of WandaVision. I love the theory crafting between episodes, and the "water cooler talk" (not that we're in offices, standing around water coolers lol).

jdodson Admin wrote on 02/07/2021 at 03:27am

Agreed, that’s been fun for me too.

Azurephile Super Member wrote on 02/08/2021 at 05:24am

The first full trailer for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: https://youtu.be/IWBsDaFWyTE

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I Am Save-Scum: The Art of Cutting Yourself A Break

Quite enjoyed the latest video by MtPain27 where he admits he is Doom Save-Scum. Save-Scum refers to a play style of Doom where you save and reload to complete a level. In some hardcore circles of Doom Save-Scumming is frowned upon as playing the whole level start to finish with pistol start on incredibly high difficulty is seen as one holy grail. MtPain talks about that and admits his Save-Scumness and it's nice to hear because I am too. I don't mind challenging games these days but I play games to have fun and sometimes that means... being Save-Scum.

"Some thoughts on save-scumming, Doom difficulty, and being too hard on yourself.

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Azurephile Super Member wrote on 02/02/2021 at 08:07am

In some games, I save often if I can. I do practice the save-scum method. I sometimes keep backups of some games or their saved data in case something happens in-game that I don't like. So, I can revert to that saved backup. Most recently, I've done this w/ Ark. In many Final Fantasy games, I saved often and use every slot multiple times.

jaelte wrote on 02/02/2021 at 08:28am

I'm an obsessive quick-saver. I'm surprised the F5 key on my keyboards have lasted as long as they have.

Will_Ball Game Mod Super Member wrote on 02/03/2021 at 04:15am

I am not good enough to be not save-scum. And I wouldn’t have it any other way! Save often and play like your last save was 2 minutes ago!

AdamPFarnsworth wrote on 02/05/2021 at 01:59am

Kind of like what Greg said, sometimes I'll save, just to explore an option in a game, without having to completely commit to it 🙂

Timogorgon Member wrote on 02/05/2021 at 03:17am

I save-scum in a lot of games for different reasons. Especially when there's a random reward and I'm trying for a specific outcome. Hell, in a lot of RPG's there's gear or items that would be nearly impossible to get without the ability to save before opening a box or beating an enemy and then reloading if you don't get the result you want.

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Puzzle Quest 3 Will Launch this Year As a Free to Play Game!

Puzzle Quest was one of the first match three games to add RPG mechanics creating a whole genre of games that continue to be very popular. Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords was the first game in the series that launched at time where mobile gaming was focused to handhelds like the Nintendo DS and PSP. Puzzle Quest also came out on a lot of other systems as well but these days games like Puzzle Quest typically only release on your phone. It's a fun thing to remember a time where mobile gaming meant playing on your Nintendo DS or PSP and I wonder if Puzzle Quest 3 might come out on the Switch as well as phones? Publisher 503 Games is heading up this latest Puzzle... Read All