Nerd Bacon Magazine – Page 93

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!

April’s Foolish Games 2015

April 2015 is here, and that means it’s time to kick off April’s Foolish Games! Join us as we spend the month tackling the forgotten, the discarded, the shamed, and games that should’ve never seen the light of day.

Sidemeat – 20th Slice

This atypical slice of sidemeat looks at the Aral Sea. Located in Western Asia, it was once the 4th largest inland body of water. Due to Soviet canal projects initiated back in the 1960’s, the “sea” is now a shadow of its former self, largely replaced by a desert full of toxic dust and rusted fishing vessels.

Club Drive – Atari Jaguar

Wrapping up Aprils’s Foolish games, may I present perhaps the most foolish game of all, Atari’s “Club Drive,” for the Jaguar. Oh, sure, it features ugly boxes for graphics, and it’s hard to control, but on the other hand … well …

Sidemeat – 19th Slice

This slice of Sidemeat looks at the found footage sub-genre of horror and examines where the format succeeds…and where it falters.

Meet Team Nerd Bacon

Get acquainted with Team Nerd Bacon, the tireless team of writers/gamers who make it all possible!

Napoleon Dynamite: The Game – PSP

You loved the movie. You laughed and you laughed til your sides ached. Now, over 10 years later, you still cherish the high points of this classic cult comedy flick. While frolicking through the meadows one day, you thought “hey, I wonder if they made a game about Napoleon Dynamite?!” Well, my friend, I’m here to tell you…. yes… yes they did…. Oh my God did they ever.

Girls Make Games Partners with A.J. Lee for Scholarship Contest

Former WWE Diva’s Champ A.J. Lee is teaming up with Girls Make Games for a contest aimed at encouraging more girls to get into the games industry. Find out the details inside

Mighty No. 9 Blasts Open a Release Date

We love Mega Man! So any game that gives us more Mega Man-style action is welcome in our book. Find out when you will be able to get your hands on Mega Man creator’s Keiji Inafune’s next game Mighty No 9.

International Sensible Soccer – Atari Jaguar

It’s Nerd Bacon. It’s ZB. It’s International Sensible Soccer for Atari Jaguar. April’s Foolish Games isn’t over until I say it’s over.

Mario Kart 8 Version 4.0 DLC – Wii U

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!

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.