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Blog Herding – The Best Blogs Of The Community (November 26, 2015)
This week's collection of blogs is great. We have an eclectic mix of posts to read, some things to mull over, and some insights into what some bloggers are currently playing. Smash Bros. also keeps its presence felt, which is okay by me.
Community Blogs For November 19 – November 25:
Strategy
Dichotomy
I'm going to be honest here: Buswaxer25 had me at "strategy" and an image of a
turn-based strategy game. I was one of the people who got hooked on Final
Fantasy Tactics when it was first released, and the love I have for that genre
has not gone away – even though that genre largely has. Thanks, Buswaxer25 –
now I have to start yet another game of Final Fantasy Tactics or seek out some
Fire Emblem games I have yet to try.
Sequel
Hopscotch: When A Series Isn't Worth Finishing
Marco Polo broke my heart this week by telling me he never played the first Jak
and Daxter game. His reason for skipping it is the art style and visuals. He
goes on to explain why he skips other games in a series. What do you think
fellow bloggers? I don't think I could ever play a series out of order, or omit
an earlier release.
Confounded
by Cloud: Seven Square Enix Characters that are Better for Smash
I've hunted monsters with Tstitan, GIO King of Smash, so I trust him to be a
level-headed warrior when it comes to slinging words about Smash Bros. But I wasn't sure about this listicle. Then I
saw the first entry: Crono. I was so excited and busy during the announcement
that I didn't realize the missed potential here. Including Crono, Geno, Cecil – or even Neku – in the game would make it a true celebration of Nintendo and
video game history. Alas, emo spikey hair it is. I'm still buying it.
November
Game Challenge: Week Four (BOR-DER-LANDS!)
Rebekah Lang and I connected thanks to our love of Borderlands. It's quite
simply one of the best cooperative games ever made. The best you ask? Goof
Troop for SNES. I don't know how weather makes a person want to play
Borderlands like it did for Lang, but I do know that I wish all weather made me
want to play more Borderlands. Much respect, Lang.
Writing Challenge Responses:
Community Writing Challenge: What I Do and Don't Like About Lost
Dimension
Attackcobra is playing an Atlus title that I have no experience with, but from
the sounds of it, the game is quite interesting. I'm typically intimidated by
games that force me to start over, but this blog has me willing to give Lost
Dimension a try. Now I just need a Vita so I can play this on long treks across
Wisconsin over the holidays.
Community Writing Challenge – What I'm Playing Right Now
Trenchmace is playing two games right now but is ignoring Fallout 4 for some
Assassin's Creed Syndicate blogging time. The blog gives you a good idea of
what to expect. But now it's time to explore the wasteland again (for both of
us).
Community
Writing Challenge: My Take On The Game I'm Currently Playing: Halo Combat
Evolved
GerardoExber shocked me by writing about Halo. The first Halo. I'm just
thrilled to read a blog about someone enjoying Halo who has yet to beat it.
Reading about Gerardo's discovery of the FPS genre makes me so, so happy. I was
anti-Halo for a long time (I played many FPS games before it) but loved it when I
finally played cooperatively with my brother.
Community Reviews:
Fallout 4 Review – Almost Worth The Wait
Edwinjoe450 is playing the "it" game right now, but finds it to be a little
lacking. Sure, it's still a lot of fun, but it's just not perfect. Maybe we
expected too much after Fallout 3? Side note: Thanks a ton for reminding me
when Fallout 3 came out and just how old I am. I was 21 back then. Uff da.
Community Writing Challenge:
I'm going to be a little predictable and ask that you all write about what you're thankful for. I want it to be related to gaming, of course, but don't think you have to write about being thankful for a certain series (unless you want to!). Heck, you can be thankful for video game shirts. I'm thankful for gaming because I have gotten to write a lot of wonderful stories about the people who make games, meet other writers, make money writing about it, and also find a way to get lost in a world that is totally unique and different. Heck, I'm thankful for being able to put this feature together every week. You guys and gals are all sorts of awesome. Without video games, none of this happens. Thank you.
Community Playdate:
There is no playdate this week. Enjoy your holiday, recharge, get blogging, and then come play games with me in a week. For real – I need help in the latest Zelda game!
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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