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Blog Herding – The Best Blogs Of The Community (April 14, 2016)
This week features mechs, horror, and more! A lot more, because we kind of maybe got busy last week and weren't able to post Blog Herding. That just means more sweet, sweet blogs for all of you to read!
Community Blogs For March 31 – April 13:
Flash of Brilliance: Why DC's The Flash Deserves His Own Video Game
MightyMagikarp is correct: Flash needs to be in a game he can call his own. As a fan of him in cartoons, comics, and the hit TV show, I can say with confidence that if done right, this could be the next great superhero game. This blog is a long read, but stick with it.
Managing College And Video Games
GerardoExber has a dilemma when it comes to college and playing video games, but he's done well to complete quite a few. I've beaten two, and only because I'm back in the video game writing game. The next games he plans to tick off his to-do list are some great ones (I actually beat one of them!), so he shouldn't have a problem staying motivated!
Fossil Echo: An Interview With Game Director Phil Crifo
Blogger Rebekah Lang puts on her reporting hat to bring us this in-depth interview. The chat touches on topics like what it's like to reach greenlight status on Steam, and what inspired this 2D adventure platformer. It's worth a read for those interested in the story behind the games they play.
5 Ingredients for Making a Good Survival Horror
Blogger StarterPack enjoys frightful fun, and I can tell by his list that he knows horror. I mean, just reading through the "ingredients" is giving me chills. The Resident Evil series could look to this to turn things around.
When An Image And A Game Don't Align
Rebekah Lang caught me with her headline, and she doesn't disappoint in her dissection of Saturday Morning RPG and its false advertising, so to speak. The blog reminds me of when I was younger and would buy a game based on its slick box art. It didn't take me too long to stop that.
Top Ten Xenoblade Chronicles Tracks
The headline really says it all: TheDarkestLink writes about the best tunes in the JRPG series. Xenoblade was really on his brain this past week, so why not share some well orchestrated tunes? I'm certainly not complaining.
"Damsels" of Zelda 101: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Haley Shipley writes that, "Not only does this game feature some of the most powerful and complex women in the entire franchise, but it has positive gender representation overall." If you haven't been reading her series on women in The Legend of Zelda series, this is a great place to start.
My Thoughts On Final Fantasy XV Uncovered And The Platinum Demo
Justin Mikos does not like the new XV demo, especially the combat found within. For a game that has looked so promising, this does not bode well. This is a longer blog with lots to sift through and take away, so give it a read.
Community Reviews:
Quantum Break Review – A Worthy Rental
Edwinjoe450 gives the latest flavor of the gaming-scape a solid 8, backing up his reason for the high score while also being honest about its shortcomings. From what I've heard, this game does seem to be something gamers should at least try.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Review: An Unexpected Legendary Adventure
This game was not on my radar before I read Refle's review. The game, receiving a 9 out of 10, sounds like a more traditional JRPG, but don't let that scare you away. I've avoided the genre when it comes to games that aren't Persona or bring name recognition, but that would seem to be unwise in this case.
Xenoblade Chronicles X Review – Gaining the World, Losing the Magic
The latest in the Xenoblade series has been out for quite some time, but that didn't stop TheDarkestLink from reviewing this massive game. The blog is set up well, and even though the game is described as flawed, it has mechs.
Review and Thoughts: Undertale and Time Lines
Writergirl2394 wasn't sure about reviewing this game, explaining how everyone should go into it blindly. So instead of reviewing it in the traditional sense, she writes about timelines. It's a seriously deep look into an absolutely great game.
Community Writing Challenge:
With the rumors of Kratos visiting the Norse gods (the best ones), which mythologies or religions deserve to be feature in video games more? I'd like to see more Norse gods in games, or even more with some Shinto leanings. But what about you?
Community Playdate:
This week's playdate game will be Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate on the Nintendo 3DS. We'll be playing on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. CST. Newcomers and veterans are welcome. Please leave your Friend Code in the comments if you haven't played with us before. We'll keep players updated throughout the play session via the comments below.
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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