Blog Herding – The Best Blogs Of The Community (May 5, 2016)
It's a great week for Blog Herding. We have posts that touch on strategy guides, Smash Bros., and much, much more. Sit back, relax, and enjoy.
Community Blogs For April 28 – May 5:
What
I Wish Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem Had Actually Been
Will Watson makes some good points about both series, to be honest. This is a very good look at both series, which is
something we really haven't seen in the mainstream video game media.
Xenoblade
Chronicles Vs. Xenoblade Chronicles X
TheDarkestLink has been writing about X for a very long time now. He has
touched on everything from music to the game's setting. If you're a fan of Xenoblade, give this blog a read; there isn't this much analysis on the series
thanks to most critics thinking X failed the series.
GIO
Super Smash Bros Wii U/3DS Tournament Invitational: TEAM TOURNAMENT
Do you feel what the tstitan, GIO King of Smash is cookin'? Do ya??? Well, if
you do, please don't hesitate to grab me as your partner. I am slightly above
average, but will train for you, sweat for you – bleed for you. Hey, dudes and
dudettes: These Smash tourneys are intense.
Game
Guides: My Preferred Gaming Peripheral
Rebekah Lang had me baffled when she wrote about strategy guides. I used to use
them as a young boy, but now? No. But you know what? She makes some darn good
points. Lore – and nice-smelling books – are certainly interesting. And
according to her, I really should get the Destiny guide. I've been trying to
level so I can battle with Lang, but I am still a noob.
If
I Ever Was A Hardcore Gamer, I Don't Want To Be Anymore
Marco Polo talks about something I can totally relate to: not being a hardcore
gamer anymore. Whether it be time, dedication, maturation, or even consequence,
being a hardcore gamer means too many different things, and not what Marco
wants to be. What's the right answer? You and I are more than video games. Do
we let them define our lives, or do we allow them to be but a part of it?
Top
10 Greatest Heroes in Gaming!
StarterPack strikes again, this time writing about heroes. It's...a surprising
list, but a fine one nonetheless. While I love the heroes we have in gaming, I am still waiting for
a Native American/ Mexican American to take center stage, but not in a
stereotypical way. Fingers crossed.
Community Reviews:
Ace
Attorney Anime Episodes 1-4 Review
So, Justin Mikos really likes this video game series. The anime also seems okay,
but I advise giving this blog a read to see if you will enjoy it. To be
honest, I've only completed one of the Ace games, so I can't recommend the
anime or not.
Writing Challenge Responses:
Greatest
Gaming Foods I Wish I Could Have...
StarterPack is not afraid to talk about gaming food that sounds yummy. And to
be honest, I would totally buy a Jill Sandwich. I feel like Jill would put some
great toppings on that. But for real: I want to eat more power-ups and video
game foods. I mean, a club in Las Vegas makes video game-themed cocktails, so...
Community
Writing Challenge: Video Game Food I Would Like To Try
Darn it, GerardoExber. You had me at wall chickens. What? Wall chickens sound
odd? Have you seen those glorious pixels? Don't show that chicken to Kirby;
he'll never stop sucking up the world. Wall chicken is the best.
Community Writing Challenge:
Should video games tackle social issues? Do any games do a good job of treading that ground? Let us know what you think via the almighty blog.
Community Playdate:
We're going to take a week off, but start practicing your Rocket League basketball for next week!
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.
