Wallpaper Madness – Super Mario

 

 

Figured some more quick easy content I could post would be some wallpapers that I enjoy.  Is there a gaming subject with more wallpapers dedicated to it than Super Mario Bros.?  I guess maybe some game with tits in it . . .

It’s like Kung-Fu Panda, without the Panda

Kung-Fu on the NES is really old.  In fact, it was actually one of the systems launch titles, a concept which blows my mind.  As far as most people (myself included) are concerned, the only game for the NES for the first like 5 years was Super Mario Bros. / Duck Hunt.  Oh and I guess that Gyro game if you were a certified baller and had yourself a ROB.
Anyway, for such an old-timey basic game, I actually find it very hard.  Then again, I don’t really have the sense of nostalgia necessary to play it at any length, so that’s probably the biggest contributing factor to why I’ve never completed it, despite its short length.

I wish games could look like this

Recently discovered Magical Game Time, a website devoted to video game artwork by Zac Gorman.  I’m really digging it.  Here are some of my favorite pieces.

 

Amazing that they used to be such vandals -OMGCHIP-

When I was a young and sprightly lad, I often found myself enjoying programs that were broadcast and received via my television.  One such “block” of programing was known as the Disney Afternoon.  It contained several shows I fancied, one of which starred a familiar pair of chipmunks in a very unfamiliar setting.  It seems that somehow Chip and his cohort Dale managed to take their lifestyle of tormenting (the usually deserving) Donald Duck and focus that energy into community service.  They did this by forming their own vigilante crime-solving organization known as the Rescue Rangers.  Even though they were quite small in comparison to human civilization, this did not deter them from their lofty goal.  I found their devil-may-care attitude and re-purposing of household items to be very inspirational.  Also the theme song was amazing.

Oh and also there was an NES game based on the show.  I played it.

May the way of the Tero lead to the Hriforce.

See this picture right here ^^?  It is from the instruction manual from The Legend of Zelda:  A Link to the Past.  And let me tell ya, that was probably the best instruction manual ever crafted by a human.  This is back from a time period when instruction manuals had some class.  Nowadays all you get is a diagram of an XBOX controller and what all the fucking buttons do.  Basically I am like an 80 year old man talking about the time before the war, because I miss that shit.

Rock that Bayou! -OMGBILLY-

 

William of the Bayou leads a most precarious life.  Under constant assault from birds, alligators, divers, and Elvis impersonators, he had to learn to adapt to survive.  Also Annabelle, the large breasted love of his life, has been abducted.  William must take it upon himself to secure her rescue.

PROTIP:  This game is impossible.  Seriously.  Don’t even bother.

 

Also the music in this game is amazing.  Here it is, in case my fanatical ranting makes it difficult to hear.

 

 

If that’s a bit to sedated for you, then I suggest you ROCK THAT BAYOU!

 

Post-Christmas Madness

So I asked eight of my friends to suggest games for videos, and here are the results:

OMGMARTY – Back to the Future [NES]

Why is it the greatest movies make the shittiest video games?  Thanks for nothing Jeff.

OMGTEENAGEMUTANTNINJATURTLES – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles [NES]

As much as I loved the Ninja Turtles as a kid, this game caused me so much childhood sadness.  Hope your happy Mike.

OMGJAMES – Goldeneye 007 [Nintendo 64]

A sophisticated game for true gentlemen.  Keep it classy  Panguan.

OMGFOX – Star Fox 64 [Nintendo 64]

USE THE BOOST TO GET THROUGH! USE THE BRAKE! DO A BARREL ROLL! I CAN’T LET YOU DO THAT STAR FOX! ONLY I HAVE THE BRAINS TO RULE LYLATT! YOU”RE BECOMING MORE LIKE YOUR FATHER!  Sorry the video isn’t better Noah.

OMGFRED? – Battle Hunter [Playstation]

I still have no idea what was happening.  Can’t comprehend what you see in it Shaun.

OMG WARRIORS OF LIGHT GAIDEN – Final Fantasy Tactics [Playstation]

Decided to combine a great game with some interesting characters.  I still refuse to equip any flails Shawn.

OMGFRANK – Dead Rising [Xbox 360]

Frank West is a war-covering globetrotter.  Levi I hope you find the video FAAAAANTASTIC!

OMGHUNK2 BLOOD LUST – Resident Evil 4 [Gamecube]

The return of the man that started it all.  Garrett, where’s ya curlay moustache?

Day 11 – Super Smash Bros.

The Super Smash Bros series is probably Nintendo’s greatest multiplayer achievement.  Actually there’s no ‘probably’ about it, it just is.  The original N64 is right up there with Goldeneye as one of my most-played-with-3-friends-in-the-same-room games.  Melee and Brawl are pretty much the only games still played on their respective consoles, and I’m amazed we haven’t seen a DS iteration yet.  Maybe on the 3DS . . .

 

Day 10 – Twilight Princess

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is a cool game.  It’s basically an updated version of Ocarina of Time, which pretty much set the standard for Zelda’s since it was released.  I really like the dual gameplay with switching back and forth from the wolf form, and the visuals and music gives the game an epic feel.

This game also introduces one of the most interesting Zelda characters, Midna.  It’s a shame we’ll probably never see her in another game.  She can ride on my back and talk down to me anytime.

Day 9 – The Wind Waker

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is a damn beautiful game.  It’s very colorful and vibrant art style really set it apart from other games of the time.  Of course this immediately made everyone mad because HEAVEN FORBID a game be stylish and colorful.  That wouldn’t be mature for mature gamers such as ourselves.  People are fucking stupid.

Anyway, I have never finished this game, which is a damn shame, because once completed you can play through the game again in your ballin’ Lobster Pajamas.  I wish I had a pair in real life.