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MattG-PTB

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GamerBlips Member since March 2, 2009

Bowser's Big Revenge
Bowser's Big Revenge
pressthebuttons.com — I've spent the past few days plowing through Nintendo's latest triumph — New Super Mario Bros. Wii — and while I haven't visited every level, collected all of the Star Coins, on blasted out of every cannon, I have made the trek through World 8 and stomped my way through Bowser's castle all ... (more) Bowser's Big Revenge
 A Boy and His Blob  Review At Kombo
A Boy and His Blob Review At Kombo
pressthebuttons.com — Before I slipped out for abdominal surgery last week, I filed a review of the recently released A Boy and His Blob for the Nintendo Wii over at Kombo .  A Boy and His Blob 's most impressive attribute is its heartwarmingly adorable art direction. Everything in the boy's world is ... (more) A Boy and His Blob Review At Kombo
Another  Sonic  Compilation Waiting In The Wings?
Another Sonic Compilation Waiting In The Wings?
pressthebuttons.com — Sega has learned that their collection of classic Sonic the Hedgehog titles from the Sega Genesis era are still the strongest parts of their hedgehog-related catalog, so it's hard to blame the company for taking those games and running with them forever and ever .  The latest rumor ... (more) Another Sonic Compilation Waiting In The Wings?
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pressthebuttons.com — Back after a week away , I'm out of the hospital and working through the recovery phase of my surgery.  Everything went well during the operation and I'm at home for a month of rest.  I wasn't up to tackling Mother 3 during my six days in the hospital (which ended up being for the ... (more) Continue
A Boy, His Blob, And You
A Boy, His Blob, And You
pressthebuttons.com — Now that Majesco and WayForward Technologies have finally managed to revive the mostly forgotten Nintendo Entertainment System adventure A Boy and His Blob  for Nintendo's Wii in a way befitting the potential of the characters, there's a press push in progress to get the word out ... (more) A Boy, His Blob, And You
Mario's Less Than Super Adventures
Mario's Less Than Super Adventures
pressthebuttons.com — There's a reason why players continue to sing the praises of games like Super Mario Bros. 3 , Super Mario 64 , and Super Mario Galaxy long after competing games are bought, consumed, and tossed into the dust bin of history.  Mario's adventures often set the gold standard, but sometimes ... (more) Mario's Less Than Super Adventures
Your Hands Will Scream: Six Bizarre Game Controllers
Your Hands Will Scream: Six Bizarre Game Controllers
pressthebuttons.com — For every groundbreaking video game controller that reaches the market, there are about a dozen really baffling controllers shoved into the world of retail in the pitiful hope that curious players and unaware parents will buy, say, a Power Glove before words spreads too far that said ... (more) Your Hands Will Scream: Six Bizarre Game Controllers
Woody Woodpecker Claims Continued Relevancy
Woody Woodpecker Claims Continued Relevancy
pressthebuttons.com — After Nintendo released Super Mario Kart in 1993, publishers around the world took a spin through Mario Circuit 1 and said (in unison, I bet) "Me too!", giving rise to a new genre destined to be milked dry: the mascot kart racer.  Characters such as Crash Bandicoot, Jak, Mega ... (more) Woody Woodpecker Claims Continued Relevancy
Lost  EarthBound  Characters Have Something To Say
Lost EarthBound Characters Have Something To Say
pressthebuttons.com — Wander through the world of Nintendo's EarthBound for the Super NES and you'll end up talking to hundreds of people.  Every city, village, and dark underworld is packed with folks all too eager to speak with hero Ness and his band of adventurers.  Some of these talkative ... (more) Lost EarthBound Characters Have Something To Say
Something Rotten In The State Of  Sonic & Knuckles
Something Rotten In The State Of Sonic & Knuckles
pressthebuttons.com — Sonic the Hedgehog 3 was one of the most highly anticipated titles of its day back in the era of the Sega Genesis, and the release of sequel/second half Sonic & Knuckles half a year later only raised the blue blur to new heights.  Some people, however, were skeptical of what the ... (more) Something Rotten In The State Of Sonic & Knuckles
Robot Pop Star Calls For Extermination Of Squishies
Robot Pop Star Calls For Extermination Of Squishies
pressthebuttons.com — Exploring the galaxy in Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time has left me thinking back at the previous games in the franchise, particularly the third Sony PlayStation 2 title, Up Your Arsenal , in which robotic Crack villain Dr. Nefarious first appears. His plan?  Transform the entire ... (more) Robot Pop Star Calls For Extermination Of Squishies
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Pause
pressthebuttons.com — Unfortunately, today is the day that I must hang a "be right back" sign on my virtual door, as I will be away from PTB for a week or two.  I've been dealing with ongoing digestive health issues for years, but back in 2007 things went especially wrong and I've been trying ... (more) Pause
Mini-Review:  Need For Speed: Shift
Mini-Review: Need For Speed: Shift
pressthebuttons.com — In the beginning (well, my beginning) there was Super Mario Kart , and it was fun.  My hunger for more speed led me up the ranks over the years intro increasingly serious titles such as Crusin' USA , F-Zero GX , and into this generation with Burnout Paradise .  Now I've moved ... (more) Mini-Review: Need For Speed: Shift
You Too Can Drink Like The Blue Bomber
You Too Can Drink Like The Blue Bomber
pressthebuttons.com — Ever since the good old days of his second adventure, Capcom's Mega Man has been able to recharge his energy with the aid of special blue E-tanks, and now you too can power yourself up just like the blue bomber.  Available in Japan for a while now, North America will soon get a taste of ... (more) You Too Can Drink Like The Blue Bomber
Nintendo Mobilizes Fans In Fight Against R4 Retailers
Nintendo Mobilizes Fans In Fight Against R4 Retailers
pressthebuttons.com — Everybody likes to get something for nothing, but leave it to the software pirates to cross the line into unacceptable territory.  Japan has become something of a haven for the R4 , a little unauthorized Nintendo DS MicroSD-equipped game card that allows players to ... (more) Nintendo Mobilizes Fans In Fight Against R4 Retailers
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