Mega Man suspended in animation
(Credit: Flickr/notenougbricks)I've done the research, and it looks like Legos are well on their way to surpassing bacon as the Web's most popular trend, at least in the last year.
Sure, there's been a whole truckload of bacon iPhone cases, bacon floss, and even bacon bracelets, but Legos are hot on bacon's heels with the recent release of Lego video games, Lego boom boxes, and this collection of Lego mosaics dedicated to video games past.
Each intricate design is put together by hand by Flickr user notenoughbricks, an avid Lego fanfreak whose other builds include replica Renegade Racers, model space ships, and even a whole city street of his own invention.
In his Lego video game collection, Mr. notenoughbricks used his own collection of multicolored bricks to fashion various video game characters including Pac Man, Megaman, Mario, Luigi, Link, and Scrooge McDuck. Most of the squares measure 16 inches by 16 inches, except for Mega Man, who required a 32 inch by 32 inch base plate.
Check out the collection in its entirety, and to see more of Notenougbricks' Lego talents, head over to his profile on BrickShelf.
Just a plain old NES. I'm no good at Photoshop, so this is all you get.
(Credit: Nintendo)Well, other than the fact that both Mega Man and Jay-Z were pop-culture icons of their respective eras (yes, people, Jay-Z is that popular), they now each have 8-bit, NES-style music associated with them.
Video game music from the 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) era had a very distinct style. Even music on other 8-bit consoles like the Sega Master System could not match it.
Anyone who at least played an NES back in those days (pretty much every kid, at least in the U.S.) will immediately recognize the style of that sound after just a few bars.
It's not surprising, then, that some very talented individuals have begun experimenting with that distinct sound and applying it to contemporary popular music. In this case, specifically, hip-hop--or at least rap (the difference between the two as I see it should probably be saved for another blog).
Anyway, hip-hop--8-bit NES-style--is here, and according to the story at Shot Then, all the remixes were created by one Jesse Tugboat.
Check them out below. And if that doesn't remind you how much the memory of those old gaming days clings, take a look at the video below. It's a game intro for "The Dark Knight" produced as if it had been done on the NES. I especially liked the "by Sunsoft" touch.
- WiiWare
- Brain Challenge (Gameloft, 1,000 Wii points): Test yourself in various brain exercises in categories such as memory, logic, and math mini games. Challenge your friends as well and compete for the highest scores. As a bonus, you can use your Mii character in game further customizing the experience.
- Yummy Yummy Cooking Jam (Virtual Toys, 1,000 Wii points): In Yummy Yummy Cooking Jam, you must quickly serve customers who are incredibly demanding and hungry. In career mode, you'll campaign to become the best chef in town. Make it far enough in the game, and you'll get to serve aliens and mafia members.
- Virtual Console
- Mega Man 3 (1990, NES, 500 Wii points): It's time to take on Dr. Wily once again in what's arguably the best Mega Man title in the series. With the help of Proto Man, you'll take on the evil robot bosses in this classic action title.
What games do you think are missing from the Wii Virtual Console? Sound off here!
This week brings us a brand-new Mega Man game sticking true to its 8-bit roots and a classic Dodge Ball game from the NES era.
- WiiWare
- Mega Man 9 (Capcom, 1,000 Wii points): Mega Man 9 is truly an homage to the original classic 8-bit series. Even though the game is brand new with unique stages and bosses, the game has the traditional graphics and gameplay from that of the NES classic franchise.
- PLÄTTCHEN twist 'n' paint (Bplus, 1,000 Wii points): PLÄTTCHEN twist 'n' paint is a self-described puzzle-shooter that requires you to paint certain tiles in a row to advance to the next level. The game offers up to 300 levels and a maximum of eight simultaneous players.
- Virtual Console
- Super Dodge Ball (1989, NES, 500 Wii points): Super Dodge Ball lets you take control of the USA Dodgeball team in a race for world title as you travel the globe attempting to knock each team out of the tournament. A classic to anyone who remembers the NES era, this game is sure to bring back some face-pegging memories.
- Vectorman (1995, Sega Genesis, 800 Wii points): Vectorman is a classic platformer that has you complete various worlds and levels ultimately destroying WarHead, an evil robot overlord. Upgrade your weapons with power-ups and save Earth in this futuristic Sega Genesis game.
What games do you think are missing from the Wii Virtual Console? Sound off here!
This week brings us the second episode in the Homestar Runner series as well as a classic NES action-platformer!
- WiiWare
- Strong Bad Episode 2: Strong Badia the Free (Telltale Games, 1,000 Wii points): The Homestar Runner characters are back in the second episode of the WiiWare series. This time, Strong Bad is faced with an unfair e-mail tax and is placed on house arrest for his failure to comply.
- Potpourrii (Abstraction Games, 800 Wii points): Potpourrii is a puzzle game that revolves around the four seasons. It makes unique use of the Wii controller and even lets you use your Nintendo Mii characters in game!
- Virtual Console
- Mega Man 2 (1989, NES, 500 Wii points): Mega Man 2 is the second game is one of the most popular action platformers of all time. Battle Dr. Wily and various classic enemy robots in this timeless title.
What games do you think are missing from the Wii Virtual Console? Sound off here!
This week brings us a classic action platformer from the NES era.
WiiWare
- Midnight Pool (Gameloft, 800 Wii points): Travel across America and compete in tournaments with a variety of different characters and locations. The game comes with three different play modes and adjusts to players of all skill levels.
- Mega Man (1987, NES, 500 Wii points): The classic platformer is now available for the Virtual Console. What many regard as the worst box art for a game ever is also the first game in a legendary generation that still continues today. If you've never completed the original we highly recommend it.
- Neo Turf Masters (1996, NeoGeo, 900 Wii points): Neo Turf Masters is a classic golf game released in 1996. Choose between six golfers and courses from around the planet.
What games do you think are missing from the Wii Virtual Console? Sound off here!
Yesterday was a big day for Capcom and Mega Man fans, as it saw the launch of Mega Man Star Force, the seventh series in the Mega Man franchise. This was particularly big for over a hundred fans in New York, who gathered at the 33rd Street GameStop to see Mega Man's father. Keiji Inafune, Mega Man's creator and all-around Capcom superstar, came to the GameStop to hand out Mega Man 20th Anniversary T-shirts and sign games.
Inafune wasn't alone, though; an actor in a full Mega Man costume also appeared at GameStop, posing for photos with the fans. It wasn't your childhood Mega Man; the actor wore the spiky black hair and green demonic arm-cannon of the latest iteration of Mega Man from Mega Man Star Force Dragon, the GameStop-exclusive variant of Mega Man Star Force. MMSF also came out in "Leo" and "Pegasus" versions, and the store conveniently had plenty of all three on hand for gamers to buy.
Besides Mega Man Star Force, Inafune-atics brought games from the last 20 years for the developer to sign, including Dead Rising, Mega Man Anniversary Collection, Mega Man 3, and even Ducktales. Yes, before Mega Man, Inafune directed Ducktales for the NES, a game that remains one of the best Disney titles to ever hit a game console.
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