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"Unless these titles are brought up on the front page for a specific sale, you may not even know they exist nowadays. Which is a shame because the following games are extremely fun, affordable, and feature various types of gameplay for just about everyone."
"It came to me recently as I was nobly contemplating the night sky, searching for the gossamer touch of inspiration, that I have been writing New Challenger for over a year now. I feel like this warrants some sort of celebration, so I decided that I would go back to the original reason I started writing about videogames in the first place: love."
Team Meat recently announced via Twitter that their meat-based platformer Super Meat Boy has surpassed one million in total sales across all three platforms.
NoobFeed.com almost can't contain the amount of incredible deals that lucky PC people can enjoy this season. The Humble Indie Bundle 4 might well be the most awesome of them all with Super Meat boy, Shank, Bit.Trip Runner and much more. And that's without IndieRoyale or GamersGate in the picture. It's backlog time!
In this week's edition of New Challenger, Default Prime columnist Chris Stewart provides an ode to difficulty! From Demon's Souls to Battletoads, we all have our favorite rage quit memories.
The sheer quantity and variety of games that Steam offers easily makes them the biggest digital distributor in the industry. Check out the 5 ways Steam sales makes this guy, from The Kartel crazy. It's like being a kid in a candy shop.
Nintendo hasn't forgotten the Wii yet. There are still some great exclusives and third party games coming out this fall. Games like Zelda Skyward Sword, Kirby: Return to Dreamland, Super Meat Boy, Bit.Trip Complete as well as many more. The Wii U isn't here yet, so gamers might as well enjoy what's left on the Wii.
Indie Game: The Movie has officially been funded for launch, and it is truly a film that every gamer should be looking forward to. On this edition of Spotlight on Indie, Bright Hub writer David Sanchez discusses the importance of this upcoming documentary.
"The ball of meat everyone loves to destroy is finally coming to the UK in two special editions. Publisher Lace Mamba Global is releasing Super Meat Boy in an Ultra Edition and an Ultra Rare Edition."
"Old school fans usually have a soft spot for retro games that are punishing and even a little frustrating. Classic games like Contra, Super Mario Bros., and Double Dragon all provide thrilling gameplay that leaves players wanting more, even if it means dealing with grueling level design and ridiculously tough boss battles. These days, retro gamers miss the challenge of that golden era of video games. Luckily, the tough-as-nails side-scroller genre has seen something of a renaissance over the ..."
"Just like mainstream gaming has Mario, Kratos, and Master Chief, indie gaming has memorable characters of its own. Many of these stand out to indie fans as some of the best protagonists in video games. While people without a vested interest in the offbeat scene might not recognize Runman or Ikachan, these are well-known heroes to supporters of independent games. Here’s our countdown of the top five indie game heroes."
Team Meat, the developers behind Super Meat Boy, has announced some great new additions to the title on Steam. Check out the full story for all the details and where you can find it.
Check out Bright Hub's feature on Super Meat Boy, and see what five features make the awesome 2D platformer from Team Meat one of the best downloadable video games to come along in quite some time.
If you're looking for a tough, satisfying, and enthralling 2D platformer, download Super Meat Boy and prepare for some serious punishment across 300+ levels. For more on Super Meat Boy, check out Bright Hub's in-depth review of the game.
"There isn't much in the way of a story... Meat Boy's girlfriend, Bandage Girl, gets kidnapped by Dr Fetus, and Meat Boy has to rescue her. Nice. Grade A story right there, folks! It's told in cutscenes that occur when you enter a world, and before and after the boss level, but as you should expect, it's nothing deep or meaningful; just simple old school storytelling of "for me to know and you to find out". There are references towards other video games, most notably Super Mario Brothers (if y..."
Today on the daily update: Super Meat Boy gets the action figure treatment, Rockstar is pulling a Grand Theft on gamers, Duke's got the girls, Star Trek set to beam to a Netflix portal near you, Rage trailer gets Zqueakz hot and bothered, and video games ready to take the Grammys by storm.
"Team Meat recently sat down with Game Developer Magazine to talk about the development process behind their hit platformer Super Meat Boy. Summarized by Kotaku, the two-man team of Edmund McMillen and Tommy Refenes had some pretty harsh words to say about their relationship with Microsoft. But wait..."
Why do people play indie games? Why should you play indie games? Just why the heck are low-cost or free indie games so awesome? Bright Hub encourages gamers to give indie games a chance if they already haven't in the latest entry of Spotlight on Indie.
"Why are we here? What is our purpose? Is there a hell, and would worrying about it be deemed squandering life away and not living to our fullest? These mysteries and concerns, backed up with religion, scientific research and Virgin Mary's on toast, will never truly be answered until it's all too late. In terms of video game characters, however, death is a simple issue and the answers lie behind 1-ups, checkpoints and continues. Life ain't so bad either, as any character who is brought upon ex..."
Super Meat Boy soundtrack songs are pretty popular these days as they head to Rock Band and grow in recognition. Now even 2pac seems to be getting in on the action with a new remix dropped today!
Digital Distribution is an the future is possesses is a hot topic on the video game landscape. Check out this editorial where we debate on whether or not it has a future. Cheers!
"The Rock Band Network is getting a triple-dose of Super Meat Boy goodness as three tracks from the popular indie game are landing onto the music franchise’s download market. The three songs being released on the Rock Band Network are “Betus Blues”, “The Battle of Lil’ Slugger”, and “Can o’ Salt”."
The 2D platformer has been around for a long time, and it's definitely going to stick around. Bright Hub takes a look back at the genre's rise to prominence, it's lull as a result of 3D platformers hitting the market, and it's return with modern hits such as Super Meat Boy and Donkey Kong Country Returns.
"With each passing year, videogame genres evolve as innovative developers add complexity and new features to keep their games fresh. Super Meat Boy bucks that trend with game design that goes in the opposite direction. Team Meat, the independent developers of Super Meat Boy, chose to strip down the mechanics that have been built around the platform genre over time and then construct their game with a minimalist design that offers a straightforward experience. Rather than trying to do too many ..."
"If you’ve been meaning to download the enjoyably awesome Super Meat Boy soundtrack for just $3.99 (or more if you’re feeling generous), feast your eyes on this deal. A special edition two disc soundtrack has been released and is now available for $10 (or more)."
Check out the newest episode of the Outsiders with Vito Gesualdi. He reviews the hugely popular Super Meat Boy. To watch this unique video review go to GameZone.com
"Fresh on the heels of 2010 the Bonus EXP crew catches up on missed games, and goes back to old favorites like: Donkey Kong Country Returns, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Monster Hunter Tri, Mass Effect 2, Halo Reach, Splinter Cell Conviction, Borderlands, Dark Void, Turok, Too Human, Red Dead Redemption, Greed Corp, Minecraft, VVVVVV, Mafia 2, Enslaved, Fluidity, and 9 hours 9 persons 9 doors. I think that covers it, yeah we talk about a lot of games wanna fight about it?
We also get to some gaming n..."
BrightHub takes a look at the life of famed indie game designer Edmund McMillen (Super Meat Boy, Gish, Aether), from his childhood to his career in comics all the way down to his current successes as a video game creator.
"Many gamers like to have a little drinky-drink when they play. Sometimes, though, you want to take your drinking game to the next level. Speaking of "drinking games," there just aren't enough of them specifically tailored to the world of video games."
Just in time for the excitement of the holidays. GameZone reveals the Genre awards and will continue to reveal the winners of all the other categories until we get to our Game of the Year. For all the winner’s check out GameZone.com
BrightHub looks back on all of 2010's downloadable games and gives you the best Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, WiiWare, DSiWare, PSP, and PC downloads as well as the most impressive DLC pack of the year.
"Even while mourning the temporary absence of Nick we still have plenty to discuss -- Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, World of Warcraft Cataclysm, Marvel Pinball, Dead Nation, Super Meat Boy, and two Doritos games?
We stay strong with some more user e-mails, talk about some rumors that have since been confirmed, and anticipate the assuredly awkward Spike VGA awards (listen to next weeks show for our thoughts on all that)."
"During the development cycle of Super Meat Boy, Edmund McMillen produced a multi-part Meat Boy comic, which is still partially availably in his Etsy store, along with themed stickers, plushes, and stress balls. And when Tommy Refenes went on a brief rant about the iTunes App Store, the end result was Super Meat Boy HANDHELD, an intentionally half-assed iPhone game in the style of Tiger Electronics. Clearly, these guys are no strangers to the possibles of Internet-based, word-of-mouth marketing."
"There are lots of ways to make a game hard, and fiendish level design is only one of them. Mega Man 2 was hard largely because the levels were so long, and Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts was hard primarily because the controls sucked. To get through these games, one needs a considerable measure of masochism. They’re punishing by design. But unlike something aggressively hellish, like Demon's Souls, they're not explicitly or intentionally messing with you."
"We lament missing the opportunity to have our 31st episode on Halloween, but make up for it with a bag-full (sorry) of games including Fable 3, Red Dead Redemption Undead Nightmare, Star Wars Force Unleashed 2, Super Meat Boy, Need For Speed Hot Pursuit demo, Hydro Thunder Hurricane Tempest Pack, Pinball FX 2, and still more Halo Reach!
Andy's Book Club makes its return as does Pat's Movie Club. We also manage to answer a user question, and refrain from eating candy whilst recording.
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"Super Meat Boy is the first Xbox LIVE Arcade title from Team Meat, but it isn’t their first game as “Meat Boy” was originally available on Newgrounds.com. This is where the idea for Super Meat Boy spawned, hence the Super. It is also the final title in Microsoft’s Game Feast promotion and as such its price has dropped from 1200 points to just 800."
"The whole crew is in this week to discuss a cavalcade of games including but not limited to: Super Meat Boy, Kirby's Epic Yarn, Costume Quest, Medal of Honor, Fallout New Vegas, Halo Reach, and something called Fist of the North Star.
Our self-purported book and movie clubs take a break, but we stay strong with another user email question and other miscellaneous talk."
"Super Meat Boy is an "F" you type of game. It will be "fun for you," or "frustrating for you." If you happen to be me, Super Meat Boy will magically "F" you twice with his meat; I found the game both fun and frustrating."
"Making my way through the levels and boss battles was very entertaining and had me coming back for more even with some of the frustrating levels. Saying “Just one more level” has kept me up well past my bedtime on more than one occasion. Team Meat has created an incredibly addicting, well crafted game with creative level design, tight controls and a cute story that simply cannot be missed. I am willing to trade in some of my Call of Duty time for just a few more levels in Super Meat Boy."
"Super Meat Boy delivers pure action gameplay, epitomizing the philosophy of easy to learn and difficult to master. It's a high speed platformer that takes a middle route between N+'s bare bones presentation and Splosion Man's numerous cutscenes, slower pace, and elaborate 3D graphics. Super Meat Boy features very precise controls and a well managed difficulty curve which should allow gamers of moderate skill to enjoy the experience while expert gamers go for 100% completion. Veteran gamers..."
"Content complete means the games content is 100% finished and currently being tested for bugs and difficulty smoothing. VMC and play testing usually last about 2 weeks then we submit for final approval and the game is done!"
A sign of things to come for flash games, the upcoming Super Meat Boy is one of the strangest gaming mascots in quite some time. However, the simplistic and addictive gameplay should set the bar for how future flash games should be created.
"We here at PlanetXbox360 are all very excited about some of the big upcoming Xbox 360 exclusive titles such as Splinter Cell: Conviction or Halo: Reach, but sometimes that hype overshadows great up and coming Xbox LIVE Arcade titles that should not be missed. This year will most likely be another stellar year for Microsoft’s micro gaming arcade service, starting with the company-wide Block Party event taking place this month. Whatever taste or genre of game you might favor, there is most like..."
"The Nintendo Wii is currently the top console on the market this generation, and Nintendo and its third-party publishers are going to make sure that it stays on top of the game. There will be plenty of new titles to play this year -- sequels to popular franchises as well as new IPs, both on retail disk as well as digital download -- so don't think for a second that it'll be a "sparse" and "light" 2010 when it comes to Wii gaming.
Here's a quick look at the games we're most looking forward ..."
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