The latest update to Mario Kart 8, rebranding the game as Mario Kart 8 Version 4.0, completes the duo of DLC packages that went on sale back in August of 2014. For those who purchased the DLC, this Animal Crossing pack includes 3 new characters, 4 new karts, and 4 reworked courses plus 4 brand new courses spread across 2 new cups. For those who can handle it, a special 200cc difficulty level has been added as well!
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I collect as much video gaming paraphernalia as I can get my hands on, especially when it comes to hardware. With over 40 systems including oldies like the ColecoVision and Intellivision, obscurities like the CD-i and 3DO, and the latest and greatest including the Wii U, PS4, Xbox One, 3DS, and PS Vita, I get easily overwhelmed. Most of the time you can find me firmly nestled sometime between 1985 and 1995 when it comes to my games of choice, but I'm also having a great time seeing what the 8th generation has to offer.
Currently in love with: Mortal Kombat
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Music & Rhythm Games – Brought Back from the Dead
A few years ago, Guitar Hero and Rock Band introduced the world to whole new way to play videos and listen to music…at the same time! Now nearly 5 years since their disappearance, both series are planning for a late 2015 reemergence. The upcoming Guitar Hero, Guitar Hero Live, is offering up a complete overhaul of the standing formula while the next Rock Band, Rock Band 4, is working hard to support their existing library of over 2,000 songs. How will it all “play” out? Get the latest news and find out what this Guitar Hero/Rock Band fanatic has to say about these new developments.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 4 – Coming Halloween 2015
The final chapter of the Five Nights at Freddy’s series, Five Nights at Freddy’s 4: The Final Chapter, is set to be released this coming Halloween!
Sidemeat – 18th Slice
Sons of Anarchy had a great run, yet inexplicably flew off the rails during its final season, where it risked almost falling into self-parody.
Kirby: Squeak Squad – DS
Kirby may not have much of a place with the world’s hardcore gamers, but for those of us who enjoy a whimsical, lighthearted romp throughout the imagination, our little pink friend never disappoints. Kirby: Squeak Squad for Nintendo DS is just another great example of all the things that make Kirby entertaining, irresistible, and memorable.
Sidemeat – 17th Slice
This slice of Sidemeat answers one of today’s great YouTube questions: who’s funnier, The Key of Awesome (Barely Political) or Bart Baker?
10 Things that Mortal Kombat X Did Right
Mortal Kombat X has a ton of new stuff to offer and may just be the best installment in the series so far! Check out these 10 things that MKX did right that set it apart from previous games.
Sidemeat – 16th Slice
Are the 15 bonus track available with the Postal Service’s Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition of Give Up worth their weight?
Top 10 Worst Mortal Kombat Characters
Over the years, the Mortal Kombat series has introduced us to over 5 dozen playable characters. They can’t all be perfect, right? See which 10 fell to the bottom of the heap in this Top 10 Worst Mortal Kombt Characters Ever!
Sidemeat – 15th Slice
For this little slice of Sidemeat, The Cubist takes a look at the 2014 biblical epic Noah. Full of stunning visuals and an imaginative story, it’s one of the more original films to come out of Hollywood in the last several years.
Top 10 Mortal Kombat Characters that Should be Playable
Over the years, Mortal Kombat has displayed a vast and varied storyline with literally over 5 dozen “main” characters. Along the way a lot of supplemental characters have gained fan followings as well, and in light of the announcement of Tremor to be included in Mortal Kombat X’s DLC, here’s a list of NPCs that one particular fan would love to see emerge as playable characters.
First Impressions – Mortal Kombat X
Mortal Kombat X is proving to be a complex and involved experience. After a few hours of game time, here are some general first impressions and aspects that can’t be ignored.
Mortal Kombat X DLC “Kombat Pack” Causes Waves of Disappointment
Hundreds of customers are up in arms about the Mortal Kombat X DLC Kombat Pack. With promotional efforts that pointed towards a Day One release of the Kombat Pack (including new characters), consumers are just now finding out that these are set to be available “in the near future.”
Wolverine – NES
Wolverine, another NES game from the LJN Pantheon, has it’s fair share of ups and downs. Great controls, and decent 8-bit graphics deliver some entertainment, but it’s dragged down by a merciless difficulty level and questionable design choices.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York – NES
Home Alone 2 takes the setting of the second film and decides to rewrite the story of a clever and industrious kid into something more fitting for an 80s action star. This isn’t a game that rests on Kevin’s trickery and smarts, no, this is game that puts Kevin in a Rambo-esque role as he tears through relentless hordes of completely mundane people and objects. Read at your own risk!