Anthony McGlynn Dec 23, 2020. 5 minute read
Why “Demakes” Fascinate Us in a World of Remakes
As hearsay continues to swirl that a remaster of From Software’s Bloodborne is in the works, a developer decided to move in the opposite direction and remade it as if it was a Legend of Zelda clone from 1994. Dubbed Yarntown, the “demake” transforms the lamplit streets of Yharnham into…
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Anthony McGlynn Oct 29, 2019. 5 minute read
Five of Pro Wrestling’s Greatest Clowns
Clowns have never been pleasant to look at. The further back you get, the creepier the vibe. The suits are uncomfortably baggy, and all the make-up and colours just feel like a convenient facade for something sinister lingering underneath. They never seem truly happy. Something’s just off about them. Which…
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Anthony McGlynn Apr 29, 2019. 5 minute read
The 5 Worst Licensed Zombie Games in Living Memory
Zombies are, inherently, a pretty attractive prospect in video games. They’re comparatively easy enemies to program, you don’t have to feel bad about killing them, and their rotten forms make good fodder for fantastical variants (like “big explode-y one” and “fast, nasty one”). But such a perfect setup is bound…
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Anthony McGlynn Feb 11, 2019. 4 minute read
The Fight to Save Video Game History Starts in Basements and Garages
With the increasing emphasis on digital distribution, gaming preservation is more important than ever. Publishers certainly aren’t doing it for us. Rather, companies like Nintendo go to the very public effort of shutting down “ROM sites” — where digital backups of old games linger long after being abandoned by license…
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