Emily Shimp
I am 25 years old, and I have lived in Crystal Lake, Illinois, all my life. I feel that I am a creative writer, and I wish to share my talents with the world through this site.
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The Wizard of Oz (1925): An Odd Movie Based on the Classic StoryThere were a number of film adaptations of The Wizard of Oz before the beloved Judy Garland version came along. This is one of them... and not a particularly good one at that.
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Sonic the Hedgehog: The Children's BooksDuring the 1990s, the world famous hedgehog starred in a trio of children's books that were actually decent and fun.
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Retro Review: Pac-Man World 2This 3D platform game starring one of the most iconic video game characters of all time can be quite fun...but be ready for some frustration, especially if are going for a 100% completion rate.
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Games that Never Were: Jet Force Gemini (Game Boy Color Version)Did you know that Rare was working on a Game Boy Color version of their critically acclaimed Nintendo 64 game Jet Force Gemini? Almost no one knew about it until many years after it was canceled.
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Retro Review: Dr. Mario 64One of the last Nintendo-published games for the Nintendo 64 was this updated version of a classic puzzle game. Is it a must have for puzzle game fans?
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Retro Review: Wario WorldWhat could have been a great 3D platform game starring Nintendo's beloved antihero ended up being filled with wasted potential.
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Games that Never Were: Sonic CrackersBefore the release of Knuckles Chaotix, there was this prototype that featured some ideas that became part of the popular 32X game, but which was never finished.
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Endgame: Looking Back at One of the Most Well-Known Sagas in Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog ComicIt was the story arc that many fans of the Archie Sonic comic remember fondly. Thirteen years after it was published, it remains a neat, if flawed, saga.
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Excellent Retro Puzzle Games: Magical Tetris ChallengeDid you know that Mickey Mouse and his friends were the stars of a Tetris game? It is true, and the game itself is pretty solid.
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Little-Known Cartoons from the 1980s: SeabertIn the 1980s, there was an animated series starring a seal and his human friends out to stop hunters from threatening various animal species. It is a relatively obscure, but great series.
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Retro Review: Goof Troop for the Super Nintendo Entertainment SystemIn the 1990s, a number of wonderful games based on Disney properties were released on various consoles. This game, starring the ever lovable Goofy, was one of them.
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Retro Review: Sonic the FightersThe only arcade game starring Sonic the Hedgehog to be released in the United States was this fighting game featuring beloved-and a few obscure-characters from the Sonic universe.
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Games that Never Were Released in America: SegaSonic the HedgehogMany Sonic the Hedgehog games have been released in North America. This arcade game from 1993, however, is one of the few Sonic games that was never released outside of Japan and Europe.
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Little-Known Cartoons from the 1980s: The BluffersIn the 1980s, there were all sorts of animated series with cute characters. The Bluffers, a show mainly seen overseas, was one of them.
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Retro Review: Toejam and Earl in Panic on FunkotronTwo years after escaping from the planet Earth in their first game, Toejam and Earl starred in a superior adventure that is a long time favorite of mine.
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Retro Review: Toejam and EarlIn the 1990s, Sega released a game featuring two funky space aliens which has its moments, but is inferior to the sequel.
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Games that Never Were Released in America in Their Original Form: Panel De PonThe game that became Tetris Attack in North America was originally a puzzle game starring a group of fairies instead of Yoshi and friends.
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Games that Never Were: Sabreman StampedeSabreman, one of Rare's oldest characters, was set to star in his very own 3D adventure game. Unfortunately, it became only one of many Rare games that we will never see.
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The Legend of Zelda: Remembering Link's Very First QuestNearly a quarter of a century has past since the release of the very first Zelda game (in Japan, anyways). How well does it hold up today?
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Games that Never Were Released in America in Their Original Form: Doki Doki PanicWe know it as the American version of Super Mario Bros. 2, but the original version of this game was quite different in a number of ways.
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MundoRare: The Demise of a Popular Rareware Fan SiteFor over nine years, MundoRare has shared plenty of Rareware-related information with fans. Now, it has been closed for a variety of reasons.
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time: Still the Best Zelda Game Ever MadeTwelve years has passed since Ocarina of Time was released. It remains the best in the series, and I shall explain why that is the case.
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Games that Never Were: Super Mario 64 2Mario was slated to star in a second 3D adventure for the Nintendo 64 at one point. Here are details for a sequel that we will never get to see.
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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past: Reminiscing About Llink's Only SNES AdventureOnly one Zelda game was released for the Super NES, but it was a masterpiece that remains a favorite among Zelda fans to this day. Here is a look back at one of the series' best games.
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Super Mario Bros.: Celebrating 25 Years of Classic Platform ActionIn 1985, the original Super Mario Bros. game was released for the NES and became a huge hit among players. 25 years later, it still holds up fairly well.
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Summertime Acrostic PoemHere is an acrostic poem about summertime.
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D-TV: A Classic Series that Combined Disney Cartoons with Popular MusicBack in the 1980s, in response to the growing popularity of MTV, Disney created a wonderful series of music videos that had their classic cartoons set to numerous rock songs.
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Retro Review: Wario's Woods (NES Version)A review of a fantastic puzzle game that just so happened to be the very last NES game released in America.
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Games that Never Were: Super Mario's Wacky WorldsMario was slated to star in a game for the ill-fated Phillips CD-I that could have been released instead of Hotel Mario. It would be canceled before we had the chance to see if a 2D Mario game on the CD-I would have been a success or a flop.
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Sonic Spinball (Genesis Version): Looking Back at the Hedgehog's First Pinball GameSince I have written articles about all of the other Sonic-related games for the Genesis, I shall write one about a game that's one of the least of his 16-bit efforts.
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American English Acrostic PoemMy favorite Beatles tribute band is American English. Here is an acrostic poem dedicated to them.
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Games that Never Were: Sonic the Hedgehog (SatAM)Did you know that there was supposed to be a game based on the popular Sonic SatAM cartoon? Sadly, it would become one of several Sonic games that would not see the light of day.
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My Parents' Anniversary Acrostic PoemIn honor of my parents' anniversary coming up in August, here is an original acrostic poem dedicated to them.
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Excellent Retro Puzzle Games: The New TetrisTetris has been released on virtually every video game system ever released. Here is a look back at a great version of Tetris released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.
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Excellent Retro Puzzle Games: Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean MachineIn 1993, the villainous Dr. Robotnik starred in his very own puzzle game. I shall explain why this game is fun and addictive 17 years after its release.
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Ristar: A Game with a Forgotten Sega SuperstarIn 1995, an amazing game with a great character named Ristar was released. Let us look back on that game...and wonder why Sega has not given Ristar another chance at stardom.
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Sonic and Knuckles: A Retrospective of a Revolutionary GameSixteen years ago, Sonic and Knuckles amazed players with its lock-on technology among other features. Here are my thoughts on what is considered to be one of the very best Sonic games of all time.
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Ranking the Animal Buddies Featured in the Donkey Kong Country SeriesA number of animals aided the Kongs throughout the Donkey Kong Country trilogy. Here is a list that ranks them from worst to best.
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Review: Sonic Live ComicsThe idea of having a video game character enter the real world is a great one. In 1996, however, that concept became wasted in one of the worst Sonic the Hedgehog comics that I can remember.
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Ten of the Very Best Songs in Super Mario Galaxy 2I told you about my favorite songs from Super Mario Galaxy, and now, I shall pick ten songs from the sequel that are the cream of the crop.
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Purple HaikuThis is an original haiku about the color purple to celebrate Associated Content's becoming a part of Yahoo.
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Sonic the Hedgehog (Genesis Version): The Game that Marked the Hedgehog's DebutAlmost two decades have passed since Sonic's first game was released. It is time to reminisce about his very first adventure.
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Sonic the Hedgehog 3: A Great Game that was Only Half FinishedI continue celebrating Sonic's 19th anniversary with a look back at a classic Sonic game that turned out to be the first half of one of his very best adventures.
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Genesis Version): A Look Back at One of Sonic's Greatest Adventures EverIn honor of Sonic's 19th anniversary, here are my thoughts about one of his very best games.
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Five Reasons Why Nintendo's E3 Press Conference was SuperbClearly, Nintendo stole the show at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, and here are five reasons why they did so.
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Ten More Bad Features in Rareware GamesSince people feel that rare as we know it is gone, I shall create another list of features that they should never have created.
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Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge: The Beta Version We Never SawEver wonder what Banjo's first Game Boy Advance adventure was like before Rare became a part of Microsoft? This article shall reveal many things that did not show up in the final game.
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Retro Review: Kirby's AdventureTo celebrate the announcement of Kirby's Epic Yarn, I shall review the game that introduced me to the Kirby series seventeen years ago.
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Kinect Sports: Fans React to Rare's Version of Wii SportsRare's long-awaited new project has been revealed, and longtime Rare fans are not very happy about it.
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Forgotten DIC Cartoons: BattletoadsThe amphibious stars of a popular video game series were also animated stars... for a very brief time.
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Games that Never Were Released in America: Donkey Konga 3There were three games in the Donkey Konga series, but America only got two of them. Here are details about the third game, released only in Japan.
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Mario Kart 64: Reminiscing About an Incredibly Fun Racing GameI continue to look back at classic Mario games by talking about this beloved entry in the Mario Kart series.
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Super Mario Galaxy 2 Review: Mario's Second Galactic Adventure is a WinnerIf you thought Nintendo could not improve upon the excellent Super Mario Galaxy, think again. This sequel is one of, if not the must-have game of 2010.
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The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening: A Look Back at the First Hand Held Zelda GameThe first, and best, of the hand held Zelda games was this Game Boy classic that took Link to a mysterious island.
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Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island: A Look Back at Yoshi's Best GameFifteen years ago, Mario's dinosaur pal Yoshi became the star of a platform game that remains a classic to this day. Let us look back at this amazing game.
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Ten More Classic Nascar CommercialsHere is another list of great Nascar commercials featuring the beloved drivers in a variety of situations.
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Paper Mario: Reminiscing About Mario's Second RPG MasterpieceIt was one of the last great Nintendo 64 games, and it is considered to be another RPG classic. This is an article devoted to the very first Paper Mario game.
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Super Mario RPG: Looking Back at Mario's First RPG AdventureIn this, the latest in a series of articles about Mario's classic adventures, I shall reminisce about Super Mario RPG, a fantastic game and one of the last great Super NES titles.
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Nintendo Wii at E3: The 2010 Wishlist with the Games I Want to SeeSoon, it will be that time of year again for Nintendo to showcase their upcoming titles. As such, I present my second annual list of games that I hope to see this time.
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Super Mario World: A Look Back at Mario's SNES DebutAfter almost two decades, Super Mario World remains popular among fans. Let me tell you what makes this game such a classic.
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Super Mario Bros. 3: Twenty Years and Still One of Mario's Greatest MasterpiecesTo celebrate this week's release of Super Mario Galaxy 2, I shall talk about another Mario classic, which was released in North America twenty years ago.
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Ten Favorite Songs from Super Mario GalaxyBefore Super Mario Galaxy 2 hits store shelves nationwide, here is a look at ten of my favorite tunes from the first game.
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Games that Never Were Released in America: Navi Trackers/Tetra's TrackersIt is not often that a Zelda-related game goes unreleased in North America, but Navi Trackers is a notable exception. Find out more about this Japan-exclusive mini game from 2004.
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Retro Review: Super Mario LandNot all of Mario's games are grand. Take, for example, his first Game Boy adventure.
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Law and Order: The Unfortunate Fate of a Television ClassicThe cancellation of the celebrated series Law and Order is the latest example of the unfortunate action of canceling a long-running show without giving it proper closure.
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Ten Villains from Nintendo Games in Need of a ComebackThey were seen in one game, and then they never made another appearance. They are the Nintendo villains that I would love to have brought back.
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Ranking the Games Featured in Kirby Super StarTo celebrate Kirby Super Star's release on the Wii Virtual Console, I shall rank all nine games from the worst to the best.
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Retro Review: Sonic Drift 2It is possible to create a solid racing game starring Sonic and his friends, and this classic Game Gear title is proof of that.
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Mickey's Racing Adventure CheatsHaving reviewed this game in earnest, I shall now explain something that I do not think anyone else has done online anywhere: explain the cheats and options that can be unlocked as you play.
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Mickey's Racing Adventure Retro ReviewToday, I shall take a look back at one of Rare's lesser-known games, which can be kind of fun if you give it a chance.
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Thoughts on the Cosmic Guide in Super Mario Galaxy 2Fans are somewhat divided by the Cosmic Guide, which is featured in Nintendo's upcoming Super Mario Galaxy 2. Here are my thoughts concerning this system.
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Father's Day Acrostic PoemFather's Day is nearly here. For all you fathers out there, here is an acrostic poem to celebrate the occasion.
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Ten Reasons Why Super Paper Mario was Not the Masterpiece it Could Have BeenThe first two Paper Mario games were brilliant, but the third game left something to be desired. Here are ten reasons why I feel that it was a bit of a letdown.
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Games that Never Were: Ura Zelda, the Nintendo 64 Version of Ocarina of Time Master QuestBefore it was released for the Gamecube, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Master Quest was intended to be a Nintendo 64 Disk Drive game.
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Ten of the Best Features in Zelda GamesThe Legend of Zelda games tend to impress with some nifty features. Here are ten of the best ones ever created.
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Ten of the Best Features in Mario GamesIn the history of Mario games, there have been features that make them the masterpieces that they are today. Here are ten of the best features in these games.
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Ten of the Best Features in Sonic the Hedgehog GamesPlenty of Sonic the Hedgehog games, even some that are mediocre or worse, have some amazing and neat features. Here are ten such features that are the cream of the crop.
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Ten of the Best Features in Rareware GamesIn over fifteen years since I began to play games from Rare, I have come across a number of interesting and neat features. Here are ten of the very best ones.
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In Honor of Kikoskia's Upcoming Milestones: More of His Classic Videos for You to Check OutSince Kikoskia is closing in on his biggest milestones yet-namely, his 2,000th video and 10,000th subscriber, here are some of his current, recent, and classic videos for everyone to see.
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Sonic Heroes: Looking Back at the Game that Marked the Beginning of the Hedgehog's DownfallFor me, Sonic the Hedgehog's fall from grace began in earnest with this game, which should have either been scrapped or worked on for a lot longer than it was.
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Nintendo Comics System: Game BoyMy series of articles about the Nintendo Comics System concludes with this look at a comic based on the popular Game Boy system.
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Nintendo Comics System: Captain N: The Game MasterThis series of articles on the Nintendo Comics System continues with details about the comics starring Captain N, an animated star from the 1980s and 1990s.
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Nintendo Comics System: Metroid, Punch Out, and the Special IssuesThe penultimate chapter of my series of articles for the Nintendo Comics System will explain what was found in their special issues, including stories based on Metroid and Punch Out.
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Nintendo Comics System: The Legend of ZeldaIn this installment of my overviews of the comics featured in the Nintendo Comics System series, I shall talk about comics based on The Legend of Zelda.
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Nintendo Comics System: Super Mario BrosNow that I have provided a general overview of the Nintendo Comics System series, I shall start analyzing each individual series, starting with Super Mario Bros.
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The Top Ten Reasons Why Star Fox 64 was the Best Star Fox Game EverThe Star Fox series may have gone downhill in recent years, but when it was at its best, we had this classic Nintendo 64 installment. Here are ten reasons why I feel it is the best game in the series.
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Nintendo Comics System: General OverviewIn this, the first installment of a series of articles, I am going to tell you about a series of comics from the 1990s that featured some of Nintendo's greatest stars.
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Ten Features in Sonic the Hedgehog Games that Should Never Have Been UsedNumerous games starring Sonic the Hedgehog possess features that should have been either better thought out or eliminated altogether. Here are ten such features.
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Games that Never Were: Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Prototype VersionsNumerous zones and features intended for Sonic 2 did not materialize in the final game. Here are some known facts about the version of Sonic 2 we never got.
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Games that Never Were: The Legend of Zelda: Mystical Seed of CourageThe two-part Zelda Oracle series for the Game Boy Color was once intended to be trilogy of games. Here is some info on the unreleased third game in the series.
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Bump in the Night: A Delightful Claymation Series from the 1990sIn the days when stop motion animation was used more often than it is today, we had Bump in the Night, a quirky but enjoyable Saturday Morning series.
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Super Mario Brothers Acrostic PoemJust a little acrostic poem about Super Mario Brothers, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2010.
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Mother's Day Acrostic PoemIt will be Mother's Day soon, and so I have created this poem for the occasion.
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Ten Features in Mario Games that Should Never Have Been UsedWhile many features in Mario games are excellent, there are those that were used poorly or should otherwise never have seen the light of day.
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Super Mario 64: Looking Back at the Plumber's First Foray into 3DAs Super Mario Galaxy 2 gets closer to its release date, let us take a look back at the first Mario 3D game from 1996. While dated, it is still fun to play.
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Captain N: The Game Master Overview: When Mother Brain RulesWhen the Nintendo-inspired series Captain N: The Game Master reached the end of its second season, it aired a clip show that is probably the strangest one ever created.
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Ten Features in Zelda Games that Should Never Have Been UsedA lot of features in Zelda games are really great, but some of them are not. Here are ten features that should never have been seen in Zelda games.
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Comparing the Boss Battles of the Donkey Kong Country Trilogy Part 2: Donkey Kong Country 2In the second installment of a three-part series, I shall compare the boss battles featured in the SNES and Game Boy Advance versions of Donkey Kong Country 2, and talk about the latter version's new boss.
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Comparing the Boss Battles of the Donkey Kong Country Trilogy Part 3: Donkey Kong Country 3The final part of my three-part series compares the bosses featured in both versions of Donkey Kong Country 3.
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Comparing the Boss Battles of the Donkey Kong Country Trilogy Part 1: Donkey Kong CountryIn the first of a three-part series, I shall compare the bosses in the SNES, GBC, and GBA versions of Donkey Kong Country and tell you which battle variation I prefer.
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Springtime Acrostic PoemMore springtime poetry, this time in the form of an acrostic poem.
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Ten of the Very Best Super NES Games Ever MadeBack in the 1990s, the Super NES was the system of choice for all sorts of amazing games. These are ten of the best games released for the console.
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Ten of the Worst Features in Rareware GamesSometimes, Rare can add features that are strange, frustrating, or just plain bad. Here are ten such features from the Rare games that I have played.
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How to Make a Proper Paper Mario Sequel for the Wii a SuccessIf a traditional Paper Mario role playing game ever made it onto the Wii, here is what it needs to be a worthy addition to the Mario RPG series.
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Retro Review: Donkey Kong Land 3Is the third and final entry of the Donkey Kong Land series the best of the bunch? I certainly think it is.
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Ten of the Very Best Nintendo 64 Games Ever MadeFrom 1996 to 2001, the Nintendo 64 was home to some memorable games. Here are ten of the best ones ever released.
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Retro Review: Donkey Kong Land 2Rare's second Game Boy entry in the Donkey Kong series is a fun, but challenging, adventure through Crocodile Isle.
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Shining Time Station: Yet Another Classic PBS Kids ShowBack in the 1980s and 1990s, one could tune in to Shining Time Station for great stories and valuable lessons.
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Easter Poem: The Easter Bunny's AmnesiaAn original Easter poem, in which I try to help the Easter Bunny remember who he is.
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The Worst Boss Battles in the Rareware Games that I Have PlayedSince I compiled a list of my favorite Rareware boss battles, why not cover a few of their worst bosses, as well?
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Spring Haiku: Spring's ArrivalThis is a simple haiku in honor of springtime.
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Favorite Boss Battles in the Rareware Games that I Have PlayedRareware has been known to deliver some neat, epic boss battles. Here are a few such battles that I feel are my personal favorites.
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Donkey Kong Country 3 Game Boy Advance: OdditiesWhen Rare ported Donkey Kong Country 3 to the Game Boy Advance, a lot of alterations and features were made that seemed to be odd fits.
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DVD Review - Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny DaysAs part of Sesame Street's 40th anniversary celebration, a special DVD set featuring many classic clips has arrived. Is it an ideal choice for old and new fans alike?
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ABC Kids: The Downfall of What was Once a Haven for Saturday Morning ShowsThere is plenty of proof that Saturday Morning television in general is going downhill. Take, for example, ABC Kids and its reliance on Disney Channel repeats.
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Schoolhouse Rock Series: Scooter Computer and Mr. ChipsYou may remember the Schoolhouse Rock segments featuring lessons in grammar, multiplication, and science, but did you know that the series had a pair of characters designed to teach people about computers?
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Square One Television: A PBS Kids Show that Made Math FunIf there is one show that made children wish to learn more about math, it was Square One Television, with its brilliant skits designed to make learning math a lot of fun.
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Rare: Is a Once Respectable Company Doomed to Never Reclaim Its Potential?Although Rareware is still alive and well, there are telltale signs that they are steadily going downhill, to the point where they may become a mere shell of their former selves.
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Ten More Difficult Tasks in the Rareware Games that I Have PlayedSome challenges in Rareware games can be downright difficult in frustrating. Here, I take ten more difficult tasks and compile them into a single article.
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Retro Review: The Legend of Zelda: The Minish CapWhile it may be the least of the hand held Zelda games that I have played, The Minish Cap is still a fairly solid game released relatively late in the Game Boy Advance's life.
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The Pikmin Series: An OverviewThey have only starred in two games, and yet the Pikmin are among Nintendo's most wonderful characters. Here is a look at their somewhat brief history to date.
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Star Fox Adventures: Deleted ScenesThere are unused voice clips from Star Fox Adventures that have been uncovered, and they suggest scenes that did not make it into the final version.
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Games that Never Were: Conker's Other Bad DayFollowing the critical success of his Nintendo 64 game, Conker the squirrel was supposed to get his very own sequel. What would fans have seen in this unreleased title?
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Video Game Ending Rants: Donkey Kong LandDonkey Kong Land is a surprisingly fun entry in the Donkey Kong series...but it is brought down slightly by an incredibly bare bones ending.
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Video Game Ending Rants: Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's RevengeThe first two Banjo games had brilliant endings, while that of its first Game Boy Advance entry was rather lackluster.
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Video Game Ending Rants: Donkey Kong Country 3 (Game Boy Advance Version)Sometimes, video game endings prove to be not very worthwhile, and in some cases, like in Donkey Kong Country 3 for the Game Boy Advance, perfectly good endings are ruined by considerable meddling.
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Kirby Wii: Where Could it Be?The lovable character Kirby is said to be starring in his very own Wii game, originally meant for the Gamecube. Almost five years after its introduction, why is it still unreleased?
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What a Star Fox Game for the Nintendo Wii Must Have to Be SuccessfulWhile a Star Fox game for the Wii has yet to be announced, here are my suggestions as to how to make it good enough to make the series great again.
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St. Patrick's Day Limerick: The Girl Who Loved Corn BeefJust a silly little limerick in honor of St. Patrick's Day.
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The History of Action 52: One of the Worst Games Ever MadeBack in the 1990s, there was perhaps no worst way to spend $200 on a single game than by purchasing Action 52, a collection of incredibly poor games.
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Retro Review: Sonic Spinball Game Gear VersionSonic Spinball for the Genesis was a cool, if somewhat flawed, entry in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. The Game Gear version, on the other hand,was just plain bad.
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Super Mario Advance 4: The Unfortunate Circumstances of the Special E-Level SystemThe extra levels in Super Mario Advance 4 would have been fun and challenging, but they ended up being largely unexplored outside of Japan.
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And Now for Another Batch of Kikoskia Videos, Including Special VideosWhat do a time-traveling quest, a collection of glitch-filled mini games, and a Power Rangers adventure have in common? They are all games that are part of Kikoskia's wonderful Let's Play Videos on YouTube.
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Forgotten DIC Cartoons: The New Adventures of Beany and CecilBeany and Cecil, two lovable characters from the 1960s, came back to television in the 1980s for some new adventures...briefly.
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Retro Review: Sonic RSonic the Hedgehog's first console racing game was anything but spectacular, unlike the surprisingly fun Sonic Drift 2 for the Game Gear.
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Retro Review: Mario is Missing (SNES Version)Perhaps the most well-known, and most-hated, of Mario's educational games was this attempt at making geography fun for kids.
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Retro Review: Banjo-KazooieTwelve years after its release, Banjo-Kazooie remains a superb 3D platform game, and one of Rare's greatest masterpieces.
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Donkey Kong Country 2 Game Boy Advance ReviewAnother remarkable Donkey Kong Country game hits the Game Boy Advance. Like its predecessor, the sequel offers a great variety of game play.
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Donkey Kong Country Game Boy Advance ReviewRare's first Game Boy Advance title was this remake of a 16-bit classic. As far as the hand held versions of the game goes, this is superior to the Game Boy Color version.
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Games that Never Were: Donkey Kong Coconut CrackersRare was intending to make Donkey Kong the star of his very own puzzle game...until their fateful move to Microsoft.
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Retro Review: Sabrewulf for Game Boy AdvanceAn old franchise from Rareware's early days is reborn ... and makes for one of the British video game developer's better post-Nintendo 64 games.
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The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Manga ReviewThe manga version of a celebrated Nintendo classic has arrived in the United States. For Zelda fans of all ages, it is a must.
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Retro Review: Sonic LabyrinthWhat do you get when you make Sonic the Hedgehog a slow character? How about a truly bad Sonic game, which is what Sonic Labyrinth is.
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Retro Review: Tails Sky PatrolThis was Tails' other Game Gear game ... and it is far worse than the superb Tails Adventure.
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Retro Review: Tails AdventureIt's the best Sonic-related Game Gear game in existence...and Sonic's not really in it! Instead, it it his little buddy Tails' turn to shine.
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New Super Mario Bros Wii Review - Mario's Triumphant Return to 2DCould Mario's latest Wii adventure be one of his best yet? I think so.
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Games that Never Were - Donkey Kong RacingRareware was planning a Gamecube sequel to Diddy Kong Racing. Here are some details about a game that was pretty much killed by Microsoft's acquisition of Rare.
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Retro Review: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Game Gear VersionWhile the Genesis version of Sonic 2 was nothing short of a masterpiece, the Game Gear version was one of the hedgehog's worst adventures ever.
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Forgotten DIC Cartoons: Super DaveDIC's animated series Super Dave: Daredevil for Hire was a wonderful show, but it has become largely forgotten over time. It is my duty to tell you about this virtually unknown cartoon.
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Games that Never Were: Diddy Kong PilotThe game that ended up as Banjo-Pilot used to be a racing game designed as a follow up to Diddy Kong Racing. What would the game be like if Rare had not left for Microsoft?
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Retro Review: Conker's Bad Fur DayOne of the last great Nintendo 64 games, and Rare's last great classic, was a rather vulgar, yet enjoyable, adventure of a crazy squirrel in a mysterious land.
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Retro Review: Banjo-TooieNearly a decade after its release, Banjo-Tooie remains one of Rare's very best games. Banjo and Kazooie's second adventure surpasses their first in nearly every way.
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Comparing the Cut Scenes of Conker's Bad Fur Day and Conker: Live and ReloadedWhich versions of the cut scenes in Conker's Bad Fur Day/Conker: Live and Reloaded are superior? The Nintendo 64 version, or the Xbox version?
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Redone for 2010 - Review of ABC's RevisionsABC has brought back the Power Rangers series that started it all ... with some rather controversial additions.
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Along Comes Even More YouTube Let's Play Classics from KikoskiaThe time has come to tell you all about some more of Kikoskia's Let's Play videos on YouTube. As a new year that is sure to be full of lots of new Kiko videos kicks off, here are some older, and more recent, play throughs for you to enjoy, as well.
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Sonic Christmas Blast: The Hedgehog's Holiday AdventureWith Christmas nearly here, I shall tell you about Sonic the Hedgehog's only Christmas special, which is solid compared to the Christmas specials of today.
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Retro Review: Sonic 3D BlastA grand send-off for Sonic the Hedgehog's Genesis games was what I wanted. What I ended up getting was a game that is terrible in so many ways.
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Talented Rareware Musicians: David WiseSince David Wise, a talented musician from Rareware, recently left the company, I have decided to write about this wonderful man and his amazing musical compositions.
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Retro Review: Luigi's MansionA game that should have been Luigi's shining moment ends up being marred by being too easy and much too short.
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Princess Zelda's Roles in the Legend of Zelda SeriesPrincess Zelda is set to have an active role in the upcoming Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks. What were her roles like in the other games in the series?
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The Zelda CD-I (Faces of Evil, Wand of Gamelon, and Zelda's Adventure) Cut ScenesLike the Hotel Mario cut scenes, the Zelda CD-I cut scenes have become famous in spite of being terrible. Here are some details regarding the movies that have become Internet sensations.
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Masters of Illusion: The Pax (now Ion) TV VersionDid you know that before Masters of Illusion aired on My Network TV that another version aired on Pax (now Ion) TV? It is true, and Ii shall tell you more about this great, yet forgotten, show.
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Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link - Retro Video Game ReviewMy review on Zelda 2, the second worse Zelda game ever due mainly to its rather cheap and vicious difficulty.
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Retro Review: The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords AdventuresThe Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures has its moments, but it also has features that I feel make it the worst game in the series (CD-I games notwithstanding).
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Frosty Returns: The Mediocre Sequel to a Classic Holiday SpecialFrosty the Snowman was a very charming holiday special that was perfect in every way possible. Its sequel, Frosty Returns...not so much.
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Retro Review: Disney's Magical Quest for Game Boy AdvanceIs the Game Boy Advance port of the SNES classic Disney's Magical Quest a solid one? It is, but it is not without its flaws.
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It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie: Where the Muppets Jumped the SharkThere are great Muppet Christmas specials, and then there is this film, which was the real start of their decline. This is why I feel the Muppets were never the same after this movie.
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NaNoWriMo Entry: My Meeting with Quincy, the Anonymous HeroIn this novel opening in honor of NaNoWriMo, a young girl meets a hero of the world under the most dire circumstances imaginable.
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A Claymation Christmas Celebration: A Wonderful Holiday Special that Does Not Air AnymoreHere, I talk about A Claymation Christmas Celebration, a Christmas special that no longer airs on television, but is very much enjoyable from beginning to end.
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My Top Ten Favorite Christmas SpecialsWith the holiday season fast approaching, here is a list featuring some of my favorite Christmas specials.
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Favorite Childhood Christmas Memory: Getting a Sega GenesisWhen Christmas 1992 came along, I ended up with one of the most surprising gifts of all: a Sega Genesis.
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The Christmas Toy: A Beloved Holiday Special from Jim HensonSome holiday specials are superb, but are not shown on television for whatever reason. Jim Henson's The Christmas Toy, is one of them.
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What the Holiday Season Has Meant to Me for 25 YearsThe holiday season is fast approaching once more. What does this special time of year mean to me?
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Ranking Sonic the Hedgehog's Nintendo Gamecube GamesThe seven games on the Gamecube that star Sonic the Hedgehog range from great to awful. I shall rank the games from the very worst to the very best.
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Did Mario Bros. Really Have to Be in Every Super Mario Advance Game?Mario Bros. was included in every Mario Advance game without being updated each time. Here is why I hate such a poor move on Nintendo's part.
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Retro Review: Super Mario SunshineAn official Mario game. One of the worst Mario games ever made? In my honest opinion, yes, and I will tell you why I thought it did not live up to the hype.
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Star Fox Adventures: OdditiesWhen Star Fox Adventures was rushed out before it was truly ready, we were left with all sorts of odd features, some of which I have listed here.
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One Way Out: Discovery Channel Show Combines Science, Exciting EscapesCan science and escape artists really make for an entertaining mix? In the case of the Discovery Channel series One Way Out, it can.
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Retro Review: Mickey's Speedway USAA review of a rather solid racing game starring Mickey Mouse and his friends.
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Star Fox Assault was the Worst Star Fox Game EverThese are ten reasons why Star Fox Assault did not live up to its potential.
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Changes for the Donkey Kong Country Game Boy Advance TrilogyWhat changes were made when the Donkey Kong Country trilogy was ported to the Game Boy Advance? Here is a list of some of the major alterations.
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Magic's Biggest Secrets Revealed: Reminiscing About the Original Masked Magician SpecialsBefore the now-canceled series from My Network TV, there was a series of specials featuring the Masked Magician. Here is a retrospective of the specials that sought to reveal the secrets behind many illusions.
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Butchering of a Holiday TV ClassicRudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a wonderful television special, but has also experienced many changes over the years. Here are my thoughts on the various alterations that the special has undergone.
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Ranking the Games and Extras Featured in the Legend of Zelda: Collector's EditionHow do the games and special features included in The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition rank? I shall give you my lists for both of them.
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The Super Mario Bros. Super Show: Mario's First Starring CartoonIn 1989, Mario starred in the first of three animated series created by DIC. This is a look back at his inaugural starring role in a cartoon.
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Star Fox Adventures: Krystal, a Fox with Great, but Utterly Wasted, PotentialJust as General Scales was not as strong a character as he could have been, Krystal was likewise a character with wasted potential. Let me explain why that is the case.
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Muppet Babies: A Great Cartoon Starring Jim Henson's MuppetsAfter its debut 25 years ago, Muppet Babies is still loved by many fans today. Here are my thoughts on this wonderful series.
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Nintendo Wii Price Cut: The BenefitsNow that the Nintendo Wii's price has been cut to $200, what does it mean for the company and for other people?
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Donkey Kong Country Game Boy Color ReviewThe second of the three versions of Donkey Kong Country has some good new features, but the frustrating challenges really bring it down.
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10 More Excellent Let's Play Series Courtesy of Kikoskia on YouTubeWhat are some of the Let's Play videos that Kikoskia has posted, but have not made any of my previous lists? Here are ten more wonderful examples of why you should check out Kiko's videos right away.
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Chicago 2016 Olympic Bid: Destined to Fail?I actually expected that the Chicago Olympic bid would fail, and these are the reasons why I feel that it was condemned to break apart.
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Retro Review: Diddy Kong RacingDiddy Kong Racing is the best racing game that Rare has ever made. Allow me to tell you why I feel that this is the case.
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Youtube and Warner Music Group: Together Again at LastThe days of the feuding between YouTube and Warner Music Group are finally over. The music from WMG is returning to the famous video-sharing website.
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The Bots Master: A Little Seen, but Awesome, Cartoon from the 1990sThe Bots Master was a wonderful animated series that was canceled much too soon. Allow me to tell you about the series, known for its 3D effects among other things.
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The Beatles Rock Band Wii Review: Roll Up for the Mystery TourThe Beatles: Rock Band has arrived for the Nintendo Wii, and Beatles fans will not be disappointed by this amazing game.
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Ranking the Classic Games Included in Sonic Mega CollectionNow that I have ranked the games in Sonic Gems Collection, I shall do the same thing for Sonic Mega Collection, a superior compilation.
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Thanksgiving Poem: Tim the Magic TurkeyThis is a Thanksgiving poem about a talking turkey and how he stopped a woman from turning him into a part of Thanksgiving dinner.
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Sonic Underground: The Last of DIC's Sonic CartoonsHaving reviewed Sonic SatAM and Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog, now I shall tell you about Sonic Underground, the final American-made Sonic cartoon to date.
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Ranking the Games Included in Sonic Gems CollectionSonic Gems Collection has some great games, but it also has mediocre or just plain bad ones. Here is my ranking of all eleven titles.
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A High School Student and Her Experiences on September 11, 2001My junior year in high school had barely begun when the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, occurred. These are my personal memories of that dreadful day.