tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7604940770420316662012-01-02T04:38:48.021-07:00A blog focusing on flash, indie, free to play, and relatively small budget video games.Mario Escuderohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09252389280415595755noreply@blogger.comBlogger191100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-760494077042031666.post-17232980051258618722010-06-09T18:19:00.001-06:002010-06-09T18:28:30.979-06:00

Hello Worlds! Is an interesting game, to say the least. It's a mind-!@#$ and you're going to love it. You take on the role of, what appears to be, an octopus. I can't tell you exactly what you are because the sprite is so small it's almost a simple blip on your screen. That's less important that I make it sound, the reason your sprite is so small is because you're going to need all the screen

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The conquest for the holy grail marches through the swamps of the imperial standard. Any gifted property that is broken down and forged anew must pander to the greater audience for fear of losing the bounty of a marketable name. We've seen this explored, time and time again. Every movie that has been adapted from a video game falls under this strict guideline. You must return more than you left

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What happens when Mario realizes the world around him isn't real? Let's find out. "bit and run" -- Mario's Ladder from Cory Godbey on Vimeo.

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Hot Ninja Moon Moon is as much fun as strangling a batch of cuddly puppies while your girlfriend watches on in horror, hoping that someone will come along soon and respond to her cries for help. Yes, it's that good. The game is a reboot of a 2008 title by the same name. It's essentially a throw back to the Ninja Gaiden style of gameplay. You jump, miss the jump, then jump again. You do this 100

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It appears we won't be enjoying Playdead's beautifully rendered 2D platformer Limbo anytime soon. As Joystiq reports that Playdead assures them, it will not be coming to PC or PS3. The company has an exclusive deal to bring the game to Xbox Live Arcade, and that won't be changing anytime soon. So, if like me, you've been looking forward to playing this game, keep hoping. Source: http://

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Castaway, by Likwid games, takes you away to a tropical island, where survival is found at the tip of your sword, and from the help of a few combat critters along the way. For those that have a fondness for the old school console RPGs of the SNES and Genesis days, this game rings true to the style that you loved so much as a kid (or possibly an adult). The setting is simple. You wake up to find

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Adult Swim has been moving into the realm of flash-based games for some time now. Some are of outstanding quality, others are total crap. Today's game really just blew my mind. Give up, Robot by MattMakesGames is bringing some much needed challenge to the platformer genre of flash games. To put it simply, this is an old school remote basher. I have spent so many moments cursing out my screen and

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I'm trying out something new here. Half-Ass Reviews will be a collection of recent flash games that I enjoyed playing but didn't feel like creating a full write up for. I'm new to video editing, so you'll notice a lack of production value here, but I'm learning as I go. Oh, and here are the links for the games in this weeks feature. Hue Shift Sydney Shark Cursed Treasure

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The Humble Bundle, a collection of 5 of the most well received indie games ever, is an effort to raise money for two very respected charities, and give you all an excuse to finally get your hands on some quality work. World of Goo, Aquaria, Gish, Lugaru HD, and Penumbra: Overture are all included in the bundle. The price? Whatever you feel like paying. That's right, for six more days you can pay

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The fine folks down at Massively.com are putting together a group on Thursday nights at 9PM EDT. The grouping is an effort to expand on the success they've had with Nights of Eberron on Wednesdays in Dungeons & Dragons Online. If you have the core version of Guild Wars and the free time, drop in and join in the fun. For full contact details, read the full article HERE.

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I typically don't post videos unless they have relevance to games in some way. The Mockingbird song by, Katy Towell, is a cautionary tale about never underestimating the bond between parent and child, despite the flaws our mothers and fathers may have. The story is exceptionally well written, told, and visualized in the animation style presented. It's also completely done in flash, which is why,

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THIS JUST IN! Jay Pavlina, creative genius behind the game, Super Mario Bros. Crossover, has just lost his mind. Apparently, the response to his hit sensation has been so overwhelming, Jay has broken down, sold all his possessions, moved into a one room apartment, and started his own dance studio. We have video proof. When asked what brought on this sudden change of occupation, Jay simply

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While I've covered a "Mario Clone" recently with the game, Enough Plumbers, this recent addition into the market deserves special recognition for both being an awesome idea, and for being a rocket to notoriety for the author. Look anywhere on the internet and you'll see a review or commentary about this game. Jay Pavlina, creator of Exploding Rabbit, as well as the game in question, is

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Block breaking games, delicious and chock-full of vitamins and stuff... Well, maybe not, but they are entertaining fair for killing time. Pixel Basher, developed by the relatively low key EmitterCritter, takes the style of pixel themed graphics, adds a dash of gravity and flair, and packages it up for your entertainment needs. The game play is about what you would expect. You have a ball, a

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As an added bonus to my last post, i'm adding this video that is relevant to the content. Writer and video hooligan Cody Johnston from Cracked.com shows us just how easily these games can get out of hand. A Helpful Tutorial for a Game That Would Confuse Einstein -- powered by Cracked.com

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There's no shortage of titles following this trend, but games with the “clone” mechanic certainly do put a fresh spin on a true classic genre in the video game world. If you don't know what I mean, then you probably haven't heard of the game that took it to the mainstream, Braid. The cloning mechanic has added a new flair to the traditional platformer by making puzzles intricately more

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The guys down at Berzerk Studio get a lot of sass for trying to make a little money off their games, but if there's one thing good flash developers need, it's finance to keep things going. Berzerk has an impressive lineup, including games like Hero Arms and the Mechanical Commando series, but their most recent work takes a new spin on the idea of "fan service" and places it in the realm of

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2DArray, the developing geniuses that brought us the compelling and challenging platformer, The Company of Myself,  are at it once again with a mix of existential drama and astroidvania game play in Viricide. Viricide puts you in the helm of an "antiviral unit" set inside of an artificial intelligence based computer. Your job is to take aim inside of a small grid like square where anomalies of

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If you are reading this then you have obviously taken a wrong turn somewhere on the net, but since you are already here, let me introduce you to Punch, Cry, Game. My goal here at PCG is to pretend that I can do something as good as those professional gaming news websites, only better. I try to distract you, the viewer, from this by focusing on areas of gaming that are usually left to side notes

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