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Blog Herding – The Best Blogs Of The Community (August 13, 2015)
We've got another great week of blogs and reviews-but no writing challenge responses. So, to jumpstart our once-popular segment, I'm asking you, the community, to tell me what you think we should use for writing prompts.
Now then, get reading.
Community Blogs For August 6 - August 12:
What
Do We Want To Contribute To The Online Community: Negativity Or Positivity?
Blogger Rebekah Lang writes that the online gaming community "seems to be
going through a collective cranky." A negative tone in one of her online
gaming communities kept her away from it. And that's not good. She's going to
try and make it better. You should too.
My
Time Magazine VR Pics
HoboLuvin created some fun photos to poke fun at the recent Time cover. I'm not
going to spoil it (chances are you've already seen it), so just give it a look
and prepare for some goofy images.
Top
10 Saddest Deaths in Gaming...
StarterPack writes about a divisive topic-especially considering the
interesting picks. But I definitely agree with (SPOILER) Dom's death being sad.
I mean, the man had nothing to live for anymore, so I know he's in a better
place. Why yes, it is dusty in here. Can't quit you, Dom.
Smite
Has Dominated My Gaming Life
Irwin529 has pumped over 150 hours into Smite-and he says he still doesn't get
it. The MOBA tasks you with destroying towers, as usual, but has totally
consumed him, Greek gods and all.
Is
the Wii U a disappointment for you...?
Arcania asks a question that probably has a lot of diverse answers. For me, the
Wii U has been fantastic. I love the first-party games, as well as the trickle
of third-party games like Bayonetta 2 and Monster Hunter. Heck, I bought it
just for Monster Hunter, so I've been pleased since day one. Now for the love
of everything Nintendo, let's get a proper Chibi-Robo title.
What
Journey Taught Me About My Addiction
Daniel Jones, like many, had a unique, personal experience with Journey. This
mature blog explains how Journey connected to his addiction. When I played Papo
& Yo I relived my childhood, one where I grew up with an alcoholic, abusive
father. Games can be more than jumping on Goombas, sometimes, and that's good.
Moments:
Trials and Tribulations' Credits
MightyMagikarp continues the excellent series of Ace Attorney blogs, this time
writing about Trials and Tribulations' credits scenes. Instead of giving us a
blank wall of scrolling names, the game shows us what happens to characters
after the game ends. This is pretty cool, and something I wish more games would
do. It was one of my favorite parts of Mischief Makers!
Community Reviews:
Rocket
League Review (PS4)
A core group of us have been playing Rocket League each Sunday in the Blog
Herding playdates, and boxcar182 explains why: it's just great fun. Cars and
(indoor) soccer have been combined before by the same developer, but not quite
this well. Give the review a read if you want to find out what all the fuss is
about. Just be thankful the title doesn't include a Mexican referee yelling
goal for 30 seconds after each golazo.
Rare
Replay Review - A Worthwhile, Nostalgia-Filled Collection
Raging Searchers writes that this collection of classics (and some stinkers) is
definitely worth the price of admission. Not only are there some great games to
be found, but a host of behind-the-scenes extras as well.
Sound
Shapes Review: The Sound of Boredom
Lovemeorshootme is not a fan of Sound Shapes. It's not that it's bad, it just
doesn't hold his interest. And with so many games released each week, that's
kind of a problem.
Community Writing Challenge:
We've been light on community writing challenge responses. So, as a response to that, I'm asking for some topics from the community that you guys would like to write about. No topic is too boring, strange, or dull-just send one in the comments and we'll use them for future writing challenges!
Community Playdate:
There will be no playdate this Sunday. Look for our next one in a future edition of Blog Herding.
I hope you enjoy the blogs! Please contact me via my Game Informer page or on Twitter at @LouisGarcia12 with any blog news or playdate suggestions.
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