In the medium of video games, there’s always a push to grow bigger and better, with improved graphics, higher frame rates, more levels, etc. Artistry and creativity can sometimes be an afterthought, although in other cases improvements can allow for these elements to shine even … Continue reading Cruis’n Exotica (1999)
With the push for graphics, comes the push for realism, but often the core ideal of why we come to Video Games can get lost in this pursuit of pixel perfection. However, there are still a fair few developers that still emphasise the fun of … Continue reading Cruis’n World (1996)
E.C.W. the three letters that would get the blood pumping to any fan of hardcore Professional Wrestling. The promotion was noted for the stars who would take the barbaric physicality of the sport to near inhuman until it was acquired by the W.W.E. In the … Continue reading ECW Hardcore Revolution (2000)
Earthworm Jim, one of the greats of the mascot-led console boon of the 90s. It struck a chord with many by offering vivid visuals, fun gameplay and inventive scenarios by the year 2000, it had multiple games, a cartoon, and an action figure line to … Continue reading Earthworm Jim 3D (2000)
Riding on a wave of blood and controversy Mortal Kombat was sitting high up on the mountain of fighting games. But as 2D became 3D a new challenge was presented to the franchise. In 1996 in order to test their new 3D tech for arcade … Continue reading War Gods (1996)
Destiny, the pre-designated path we all venture forth, but through greatness, we can live up, or exceed these limitations. In 1997 a prolific video game designer, who lived extravagantly to the excess had unlimited control and time to turn his vision to a reality, and … Continue reading Daikatana (2000)
The Real Mr. Positive 