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While I was always one of the worst math students of all time, I do like to apply basic math to normal every day things. In my case "normal" and "every day" equals video games, so i thought I would share how I do what I call "video game math" in my head.
For example:
"Comic License" + "Developer I've Never Heard Of" + "Movie Tie In" / "Giant Video Game Publisher" = "Disaster"
or
"Quirky Japanese Title" - "Original Soundtrack" + "American Pop Music" = "150 Total Games Sold In The United States"
"Infinity Ward" - "Vince & Jason" + "New Overlord" = "Medal of Honor"
Basically, I find it fun. I'm a nerd, get over it.
So to get to my point, I was trying to come up with the math for myself, and I think I got it. Basically this formula explains why I am the gamer I am today. These aren't necessarily my favorite games of all time, but they are the ones that define what I like.
Pitfall + Metroid + Doom x Everquest = Greatest Video Game Editor In Chief Of Game Informer Evar As Of April 14, 2010 (If I Do Say So Myself)
Try it for yourself. The only rule is that you have to keep it under five references. Post away.
Email the author Andy McNamara, or follow on Twitter, Google+, Facebook, and Game Informer.
AND Gameinformer + Andy McNamara x the entire GI staff = Best gaming website/magazine ever!
Unique story + interesting characters + good music - good English translation = Lux-Pain
Splinter Cell + Rainbow Six + Ghost Recon = Ubisoft/Tom Clancy
Mass Effect + Splinter Cell + Guild Wars * Battlefield = Anthony Sacco
Original game + critical acclaim - blockbuster sales + profanity = Madworld
Pokemon Blue + Metal Gear Solid + Shadow of the Colossus= Shinra47.
who knew Andy Mac was such a mathematical pioneer?
bad day + rage + playstation - therapy = God of War
Portal + Pickmen 2 + Super Mario Galaxy + Call of Duty 4=matthew burt.
Creativity + Ambition x Twin Peaks - Budget = Deadly Premonition
Super Castlevania IV soundtrack * Frank Zappa + Ween + MST3K / Eliminator Boat Duel = That a**hole Ghostpig.
Mountain Dew + scalding hot pizza + local friend + Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas = all-nighter!
Me + Your mom = You
Turtles in Time + Everquest + Final Fantasy X + Dynasty Warriors + Kingdom Hearts = A weird mix up of games... But none the less me.
Me+[insert difficult boss battle here]+Sixaxis Controller=hole in wall.
Silicon Knights-Too Human+Resident Evil+Microsft=My all time best collection as of this second
Ninety-Nine Nights + Brutal Legend + Kingdom Under Fire Heroes x Marvel vs. Capcom 2 = Perfect.Disaster
Gears of war + Fallout 3 + dead space + call of duty MW2 + Mirrors edge
= AAAWWWWEEESSSOOOOMMMMEE!!!!!!
Ace Attorney + No More Heroes + Bayonetta X JRPG = Waffleman
Mass Effect (greatest. game. ever.) + planet scanning = Mass Effezzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz