Blog Herding – The Best Blogs Of The Community (June 16, 2016)
The glorious (or horrible depending on your view of such things) E3 dominates most of the blogs this week, but writing challenge responses also rolled in like an ocean of all powerful Magikarp on the precipice of level 20. Enjoy!
Community Blogs For June 9 – June 15:
My Wishlist
for Zelda 2017
Timothy Repasky wrote this before the E3 reveal that made me break my "no
watching trailers to spoil anything ever" rule. Aside from the sword beam (and
really, the sword beam should be in every game with a sword because sword
beams), I think our blogger was pleasantly surprised during the Zelda
announcement. I just want to be a pink bunny again.
Pre-E3 Rituals
Rebekah Lang doesn't just sit around to wait for E3. Instead, she gets all
Chibi Robo and cleans to prepare...and a number of other things that may not
make sense to those who've never had a ritual for something. I have some, but I
feel like Lang is super prepared when it comes to consuming her video game
news.
The Girls of
Summer: Toren
Shipley's summer series makes its way to a lesser-known game, but that's
alright since it seems to be pretty darn cool. Not only is the brief game a
nice escape for a while, but it also features a female protagonist that just
isn't a super woman, but a more realized character – which is what you should
strive for with your heroes. This one is officially on my radar.
Community Reviews:
Mirror's
Edge Catalyst Review – First Person Platforming Perfection
Thomas Loughney really enjoys the sequel we all thought we wouldn't get. Not a
lot of people seemed to, but he backs up his reasoning with some solid points.
I haven't played it yet, and I'm sad that the story doesn't seem to be much to
write home about, but I need to get my parkour on.
Community Writing Challenge:
Let's do an easier challenge this week; let's write about what E3 means. Is it a hollow show? The best gaming event ever? The event that made you cry tears of joy when a new Pokémon was announced? The place you gave Shigeru Miyamoto a bear hug? Share your story in a blog.
Writing Challenge Responses:
Community
Writing Challenge: My Game Script – Experiment Ber –
GerardoExber's intro paragraph to his game idea contains all the staples of a
triple-A title: role-playing elements, over-the-shoulder gameplay mechanics,
and a character that reflects the way you play. Read through to the end for
quite the twist.
Community
Writing Challenge: Vendetta's Bane
StarterPack's game scripts also aims high, focusing on a futuristic western
setting. The concept of America's expansion, original owners, and would-be
suitors makes for a super interesting read. I'd see this as a game with
different factions, an interesting world, and the potential for sequels.
Blog Herding
Challenge – The Legend of Zelda: Reign of the Shadow Queen
Marco Polo doesn't create his own IP for the challenge, but instead takes the
writing reins for Reign of the Shadow Queen, a take on Zelda that is rife with
despair – and an older Link. Spoiler: Zelda is dead. Impa is taking on evil in
a pub, and Link is scarred, bitter, and willingly murdering his enemies. I
believe the proper phrase is, "Shut up and take my rupees!"
Community
Writing Challenge: Stranded
Brendon Curzio's blog is both short and sweet. For starters, the community
seems to love its sci-fi. And horror. Yes, definitely horror. Everyone seems to
like placing their game heroes in horrifying situations.
Community
Writing Challenge: The Legend of Zelda: Sheik's Legend
Shipley also gets on board with the Zelda-themed take on the writing challenge
this week. All I know is I love Sheik/Zelda. A game that's kind of a retelling
or true-history take on Ocarina of Time with her as the actual hero would make
for a heck of a game, especially in light of Nintendo's comments about why Link
can't be a woman.
Community Playdate:
None this 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.
