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PPR 38
Listen and rejoice music aficionados, this episode of Press Pause Radio is all about music in video games. Join us and experience the greatness as our host Ser takes us on a magical journey of video game beats past and present. We will also go off of the rails (often) as we discuss Power Rangers, news from the Game Developers Conference 2011 as well as more information concerning the Nintendo 3DS.
This will be the last normal show before we head to Boston for PAX East March 11-13, where we will have coverage and impressions from the show. Follow us on Twitter or on Facebook so you do not miss a minute of the first looks and previews from the show. Don't forget to rate and review us on iTunes and Zune so we can reach more listeners, and go to more events! So put on your favorite pair of headphones and enjoy the show!
Podcast Quarter Circle Forward REVIEW: Ys I & II Chronicles
RPGs, more and more, are shifting away from the Japanese paradigms that have been the mainstay of the genre for decades. And, more and more the western school of RPG design and presentation has been progressively implemented as time inevitably lurches forward.
As such, I've noticed that, as opposed to the typical JRPG formula involving random battles and menus galore, modern RPGs are sticking to a strictly action-based approach. This said, for being a game that is actually 24 years old, Ys Chronicles: Book I & II for the Playstation Portable is both ancient and modern all at once, offering a hard core action RPG experience that is as streamlined as it is old-school.
Articles Nintendo Handhelds Revisited: Game Boy
Defeating portable powerhouses like the Lynx and the Game Gear, Nintendo's Game Boy was the king of handheld devices in the 1990s.
With a massive library of games to compliment its rugged dependability, the Game Boy always came out on top. Nintendo engineered an excellent system, which continues to influence the way we play portable games today. Had it also not been for Gunpei Yokoi and his original Game & Watch idea, we would have missed out on many of these innovations. The concept of multiple gaming options on the go, the use of more compact batteries, and even handheld multiplayer were all originally conceived during the Game & Watch era.
Quarter Circle Forward Review: Dead Space 2
The following review was written by a special contributor to the site, David Porter. You can find David via his Facebook page. Thanks Dave!
Dead Space 2, Quarter Circle Forward Review, Survival Horror | in Articles Examining Nintendo 3DS Launch Titles
Nintendo had recently announced the games (and prices) to be released during the initial launch of the revolutionary 3DS. Three of them are Nintendo-published titles, with the remaining 13 being offered by third party developers. So how does this launch seem to stack up, especially when compared to previous handheld launches?
Console Launch, Nintendo, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Pilotwings Resort | in News NFSD: Introduction & Auction Houses
PPR 37
Press Pause Radio returns to the digital airwaves with a very special episode. This week we will take a step back from our normal format to discuss the recent anniversaries of the Nintendo Entertainment System as well as the Sony Playstation 2. Our first segment features GeorgieBoysAXE and Toast sitting down with Pokemon Podcast's own @Catiemari to reflect on all the whimsy and warm childhood memories of the NES.
The second segment switches up the lineup as the crew welcomes back @MrMattJay from Dualshockers as they converse about the big brick that could, the Playstation 2.
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