Evolution of Gaming

I remember when video games and consoles were just that. I grew up with the Super Nintendo. I loved that system. Countless days were spent in front of that television playing games like Super Mario World, Knights of the Round, Final Fight 3, Turtles In Time. Games were much simpler back then, yet they were great as is.

I'm not talking about evolution as if it's a bad thing. It's not. In fact, it's the exact opposite. The term evolution is always, and should always, be used in a positive manner. And that's what I'm doing.

Times are so much different now. It's like night and day. Apples and oranges. The differences are mind-blowing, but they're also what make it great.

Consoles nowadays have games you can play with people all around the world--from Japan, to Italy, to Mexico. You name it. Consoles are also more than a gaming console. Consoles nowadays have things such as Skype, Netflix, ESPN, etc.

The days I grew up on are over. Never again will a system be just that, and it shouldn't be. We've come a long, long way from the days of the Atari, NES, SNES, Genesis. It needed to happen. And I for one am really glad that it did. Now the newer generation can be treated to all the nice features that come with their console, while we older gamers can still play and enjoy them.

It's a great thing called the evolution of gaming. Battlefield 4 - Xbox One Halo - Xbox One Xbox One Wireless Controller Xbox One Console - Titanfall Bundle PlayStation 4 Console Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag - PlayStation 4

Lego Batman deal (Target)

Lego Batman is a great game, and I will be doing a review of it, but that's not why I am making this blog post. I am making it because I saw a deal at Target, a deal that I just had to post about it. They have Lego Batman for sale, but it is a combo that comes with the Tim Burton Batman movie. So not only do you get a great game, but you also get a great movie too.

How cool is that?

Arcades

I love Arcades, I really do. I remember playing several different games on it--some of which include Marvel Super Heroes, X-Men vs Street Fighter, Marvel vs Capcom, Tekken 3, X-Men, Metal Slug 1 and 4. These games were great, and still are, but what made them better was the arcade itself. Arcade cabinets often have artwork, among other things, on it to give the gamer something more, something extra. This is really nice to look at when a stage is loading.

Arcades are awesome, enough said. I have a life-long connection to arcades, something nostalgic if you will. There's just something about playing it in that environment that makes it even better. I have so many fond memories of playing arcade games with my brother, my cousin, and even by myself.

The arcade is something that I honestly feel every gamer should experience at least once in their life. An arcade experience is something else, I'm telling you. They're so much fun.

I'm glad that arcades are still alive and kicking. Even with times changing, what with Netflix, Amazon and all, it's nice to know that arcades are still as awesome as they were back.

Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze

I was at Target today, and I saw something great. Something that was both nostalgic and new. I saw an ad for an upcoming DKC game. Not just any DKC game either, no. This was an ad for a new Donkey Kong Country game. Better yet: both DK and Diddy are going to be playable. If that wasn't good enough, they're going to throw in Dixie Kong (from DKC 2 and 3) into the mix. Words can't describe how happy I was. A new game with all three? Nintendo, just take my money right now.

This is fantastic. It really is. Older gamers like me can get this game and experience a new, much-needed sense of nostalgia. It's been a long time since there was a DKC game with Dixie in it.

It's also great for fans in general. You get a sense of nostalgia with all three in the mix, but you also get a new game with a side of what made the classics so great.

I'm so psyched! Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze - Nintendo Wii U

Pac-Man

One of the classics! This game is so much fun! Until you've played it for yourself, you have no idea how fun and addictive it is. The music. The ghosts. The powerups. It's all great. What makes it better? The fact that this game is so simple in design. You compare this game to modern ones, even classics like Super Mario World, and it doesn't even come close. Pac-Man is simplicity defined. That's one thing I love it.

I'm really glad I was able to experience Pac-Man for myself. It's this game, and so many others, that are simpler than modern games, that prove: you don't need breath-taking graphics to have a great game. Why? Because it's all about the gameplay. Pac-Man Party - Nintendo Wii

Gambit190 (Facebook)

Greetings to all of you. Yesterday, I had the idea of opening up my very own page. Why not, right? It's free. Facebook is huge. And I, Gambit190, want to inter-act and get the word out. Besides, I can be myself (a geek) on there with people that share the same interests.

I believe in this, my Youtube channel, and my blog.

Thanks for all the love and support. I always appreciate it.

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Lego TMNT?

Now, this is just a wish of mine in regards to the Lego games. They're really well done, and I'm a huge fan. I'm also a huge, life-long fan of the TMNT--otherwise known as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Think about it. A game which has voice acting, a nice, diverse cast of character, an open TMNT city as your hub, and a nice story-line. I would absolutely love a Lego TMNT game. You know what it makes this better? It's actually a pretty good possibility. Think about it: the TMNT is really popular, even to this day. They even have a Lego TMNT toy line. What's to stop them from making a video game out of it? Absolutely nothing. And I really do hope that they do this.

Who would you want in this game? My roster would be:

Leo
Mikey
Raph
Don
Master Splinter
Casey Jones
April
Shredder
The Foot
Krang
Karai
Baxter Stockman
Metalhead
Bebop
Rocksteady
Slash
Leatherhead

I'm just wondering what their next game will be. Hopefully, we Turtles fans, will get our Lego game--and done in such a great manner as they, TT, know how to do. LEGO Ninja Turtles Stealth Shell in Pursuit 79102 LEGO Ninja Turtles Kraang Lab Escape 79100 LEGO Ninja Turtles Turtle Lair Attack 79103