At this rate, it seems that one day the Confederate Flag will be as hated as the swastika. Most people just can’t understand the idea of Southern heritage.
Category: Beyond Bacon
Everything on Nerd Bacon that isn’t a review!
Something Old, Something New, Something Doom
Blending elements of the original, The new Doom shows off a robust offering to compete with other first-person shooters without compromising classic gameplay.
Sidemeat – 24th Slice
The 24th slice discusses practical time travel through low budget indie film “Primer.”
Sidemeat – 23rd Slice
Sidemeat #23 takes a quick look at Troll from 1986 and wonders if the allegations about Harry Potter are true!
Sidemeat – 22nd Slice
In this 22nd slice of Sidemeat, we talk a little about one of the strangest shows to pop up on ABC Family, The Secret Life of the American Teenager.
Let’s Have a Discussion on Paid Mods
Nerd Bacon’s Justicescooby talks about Valve’s controversial new announcement about selling mods, and what it means for the modding community. The community is not happy. Valve, you have lost my respect, now go sit with EA in time-out!
Tanya – Mortal Kombat X – VIDEO Demo
Come see this quick video demo of the all new Mortal Kombat X character, Tanya!
You Shoulda Been There: 1987 Strikes Back
A lot of these games are just as great and influential as the last article’s list. Some, not so much… They were important games in 1987 regardless, so I’m including them here. Just because a title was popular and remembered with nostalgia doesn’t mean it was actually influential, or even good for that matter.
Konami as Pyramid Head: Silent Hill’s Second Death
Silent Hill fans have it rough. Not quite as rough as James Sunderland, but there are some strange parallels between Silent Hills and Silent Hill 2.
Sidemeat – 21st Slice
Sidemeat #21 mulls over another fantastic album straddling the line between electronica and indie rock, Awolnation’s Megalithic Symphony.
You Shoulda Been There: 1987
So, of all the years in gaming, which one is the greatest? In You Shoulda Been There: 1987, part 1, student 20 begins to examine one of the most influential years in video games. It’s a quick history lesson about one of the most amazing years in the hobby shared by all Baconeers! Yay History!
Melancholy Republic: A Tragic Tale of Political Intrigue – Interview With Nicholas Spargo
Nerd Bacon’s News Director the Watchman speaks with Nicholas Spargo, the lead designer of Melancholy Republic. Find out what inspires this tragic tale of political intrigue, as well as the state of the RPG genre.
Jason Voorhees – MKX – VIDEO Demo!
Check out this short video demoing the all new Jason Voorhees in Mortal Kombat X!
Is Heroes of the Storm the Best Gateway for E-sports?
Was Heroes of the Storm the right brand of e-sports to broadcast on ESPN 2? Nerd Bacon’s News Director the Watchman offers his view on the Heroes of the Storm Special, as well as what he thinks needs to happen in order for e-sports to succeed with a wider audience.
A Virtual Life in Plastic: An Overview of the Barbie Games
Barbie is the ultimate fashion/career woman. But does she have any good video games under rhinestone-studded belt? Come along with NB writer Sarus Vakarian into the magical world of Barbie and we’ll find out!