STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC GAMEPLAY
PART ONE - THE BEGINNING
Hey all,
So I have been rather busy recently with stuff going on at university and work, but I have managed to squeeze a bit of time and do a bit of Star Wars: The Old Republic gameplay. Here it is and enjoy:
https://youtu.be/QDVkheXNC8s
So until next time,
Peace Out,
Geekette
Friday, 21 February 2020
Thursday, 5 December 2019
Retro Console of the Month - December
RETRO CONSOLE OF THE MONTH - DECEMBER
NINTENDO PLAYSTATION
Today I am going to talk about a console that almost was, but never released to the public. In honor of the PlayStation's 25th Anniversary, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about the console that started it all, the Nintendo PlayStation.
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Cast your mind back to 1988. Sweet Child O' Mine was released by Guns 'N' Roses, Beetlejuice was released in cinemas and VHS tapes were still being used everyday. Sony had signed a deal with Nintendo to develop a CD-ROM add on for the SNES to move them away from the use of cartridges. Both companies wanted to develop a new age for games consoles, and using CDs was going to put them on the up and up. But why did this console not come to be?
One of the reasons was money. There was a dispute between Sony and Nintendo on how much money each company would get. Sony wanted to keep all of the profits made from the CD licenses, but Nintendo disagreed with this.
Another reason (which is speculated) is that Sony wanted to work with 32-bit processors and create 3D games, but Nintendo were less impressed with this idea and wanted to stick with the 16-bit processors.
By 1992, everything had fallen apart between Sony and Nintendo. When showcasing the console in 1991, Sony were left in the dark about Nintendo collaborating with Philips (the DVD player company) to continue pursuing the SNES CD-ROM. Sony and Nintendo parted ways starting the rivalry between them. Sony went on to release the PlayStation in 1994, with Nintendo following in suit with the N64 in 1996.
What happened to the prototypes made? Well for all we know, 200 prototypes were made. One of them was found in 2015, and shown to be fully working. But they do go for £89,000! (About $100,099.99).
What do you think of this retro console? Would it have been a success if released or an utter failure like the Sega Dreamcast (shudders)? Leave your thoughts below!
So until next time,
Peace Out - Geekette
NINTENDO PLAYSTATION
Today I am going to talk about a console that almost was, but never released to the public. In honor of the PlayStation's 25th Anniversary, I thought it would be appropriate to talk about the console that started it all, the Nintendo PlayStation.
Cast your mind back to 1988. Sweet Child O' Mine was released by Guns 'N' Roses, Beetlejuice was released in cinemas and VHS tapes were still being used everyday. Sony had signed a deal with Nintendo to develop a CD-ROM add on for the SNES to move them away from the use of cartridges. Both companies wanted to develop a new age for games consoles, and using CDs was going to put them on the up and up. But why did this console not come to be?
One of the reasons was money. There was a dispute between Sony and Nintendo on how much money each company would get. Sony wanted to keep all of the profits made from the CD licenses, but Nintendo disagreed with this.
Another reason (which is speculated) is that Sony wanted to work with 32-bit processors and create 3D games, but Nintendo were less impressed with this idea and wanted to stick with the 16-bit processors.
By 1992, everything had fallen apart between Sony and Nintendo. When showcasing the console in 1991, Sony were left in the dark about Nintendo collaborating with Philips (the DVD player company) to continue pursuing the SNES CD-ROM. Sony and Nintendo parted ways starting the rivalry between them. Sony went on to release the PlayStation in 1994, with Nintendo following in suit with the N64 in 1996.
What happened to the prototypes made? Well for all we know, 200 prototypes were made. One of them was found in 2015, and shown to be fully working. But they do go for £89,000! (About $100,099.99).
What do you think of this retro console? Would it have been a success if released or an utter failure like the Sega Dreamcast (shudders)? Leave your thoughts below!
So until next time,
Peace Out - Geekette
Wednesday, 4 December 2019
Game of the Week - 04/12/2019
GAME OF THE WEEK - 04/12/2019
LUIGI'S MANSION 3
Hey all and welcome back to another blog post! This week's game of the week is the new Luigi's Mansion game that was released on the Nintendo Switch on October 31. Let's dive right into it!
Luigi's Mansion is a game series developed by Nintendo that was originally going to be released by on the N64, but was delayed and eventually released on the GameCube in 2001. It spawned a sequel that was released on the 3DS in 2013. The general concept of this game is that Luigi wins something in a competition he never remembers entering (in the first game it was a mansion, in the latest release it is a holiday in a hotel), and Luigi being Luigi goes and accepts the prize.
The latest game follows Luigi, Mario, Peach, and the toads as they go on a holiday to a nice, luxurious hotel, or so they thought! I won't give to much away but the main game is about Luigi fighting some ghosts with the infamous Poltergust and help from a familiar face, Professor E. Gad.
I brought this game on day 1 release and haven' stopped playing it since. I love the concept of the game and the fact that they have so many familiar faces returning such as Professor E. Gad and of course, the Polterpup!
Have you played this game? What are your thoughts on the latest addition to the Luigi's mansion family? Leave a comment below!
So until next time,
Peace Out - Geekette
LUIGI'S MANSION 3
Hey all and welcome back to another blog post! This week's game of the week is the new Luigi's Mansion game that was released on the Nintendo Switch on October 31. Let's dive right into it!
The latest game follows Luigi, Mario, Peach, and the toads as they go on a holiday to a nice, luxurious hotel, or so they thought! I won't give to much away but the main game is about Luigi fighting some ghosts with the infamous Poltergust and help from a familiar face, Professor E. Gad.
I brought this game on day 1 release and haven' stopped playing it since. I love the concept of the game and the fact that they have so many familiar faces returning such as Professor E. Gad and of course, the Polterpup!
Have you played this game? What are your thoughts on the latest addition to the Luigi's mansion family? Leave a comment below!
So until next time,
Peace Out - Geekette
Tuesday, 3 December 2019
Retro Game of the Week - 03/12/2019
RETRO GAME OF THE WEEK - 03/12/2019
GRAN TURISMO
Hey all,
I'm back with a new post and it happens to be the time for Retro Game of the Week! This week's game is the PS1 classic, Gran Turismo.
I decided to review this game as it is one of my favorites and it happens to be the 25th Anniversary of the PlayStation being released!
Gran Turismo is a driving game that was released on the PlayStation in 1997, but it did take 5 years to complete! The game featured a simulation mode where the player had to qualify to complete in different events with their licenses and the categories. There is also an Arcade Mode where the player could select from a number of cars and tracks. My personal favorite choice is the New Dodge Viper.
I have fond memories of playing this game when I was younger and it was one of the very first games I had played (even though I was never very good at it!).
That concludes today's post on the Retro Game of the Week. I hope you enjoyed it and stay tuned for the next post!
So until next time,
Peace Out - Geekette
GRAN TURISMO
Hey all,
I'm back with a new post and it happens to be the time for Retro Game of the Week! This week's game is the PS1 classic, Gran Turismo.
I decided to review this game as it is one of my favorites and it happens to be the 25th Anniversary of the PlayStation being released!
Gran Turismo is a driving game that was released on the PlayStation in 1997, but it did take 5 years to complete! The game featured a simulation mode where the player had to qualify to complete in different events with their licenses and the categories. There is also an Arcade Mode where the player could select from a number of cars and tracks. My personal favorite choice is the New Dodge Viper.
I have fond memories of playing this game when I was younger and it was one of the very first games I had played (even though I was never very good at it!).
That concludes today's post on the Retro Game of the Week. I hope you enjoyed it and stay tuned for the next post!
So until next time,
Peace Out - Geekette
Monday, 14 October 2019
Retro Game of the Week - 14/10/2019
RETRO GAME OF THE WEEK - 14/10/2019
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG
This week's blog post kicks off with a blast from the past, Sonic the Hedgehog!
This loveable game was released in 1991 for the Sega Mega Drive (if you are from the U.K.) or as the console was known in the States, the Sega Genesis. The main character of this game is a blue hedgehog called Sonic, and you as the player have to run around the different levels collecting gold rings. Simple yes? There is also an antagonist called Doctor Robotnik who tries to stop Sonic at the end of every level.
The game itself was one of the most played games on the Mega Drive, receiving a lot of attention from critics who loved the game itself and it was also one of the best selling games for the Mega Drive.
Personally, I do find this game a little bit challenging as I cannot seem to get past the Green Hill Zone 1. Nevertheless, it does not stop me from trying every time I play this game and I love it.
Anyway, that's all from me today.
So until next time,
Peace Out - Geekette
SONIC THE HEDGEHOG
This week's blog post kicks off with a blast from the past, Sonic the Hedgehog!
This loveable game was released in 1991 for the Sega Mega Drive (if you are from the U.K.) or as the console was known in the States, the Sega Genesis. The main character of this game is a blue hedgehog called Sonic, and you as the player have to run around the different levels collecting gold rings. Simple yes? There is also an antagonist called Doctor Robotnik who tries to stop Sonic at the end of every level.
The game itself was one of the most played games on the Mega Drive, receiving a lot of attention from critics who loved the game itself and it was also one of the best selling games for the Mega Drive.
Personally, I do find this game a little bit challenging as I cannot seem to get past the Green Hill Zone 1. Nevertheless, it does not stop me from trying every time I play this game and I love it.
Anyway, that's all from me today.
So until next time,
Peace Out - Geekette
Wednesday, 2 October 2019
Mario Kart Double Dash Gameplay!
MARIO KART DOUBLE DASH GAMEPLAY!
Hey all,
So I know I haven't done a Harry Potter gameplay video in a long time and I'll admit I'm stuck on one of the levels at the moment. So as soon as that's completed, it'll be uploaded. But in the meantime, enjoy myself failing horribly at Mario Kart (or so I thought!). Enjoy :)
https://youtu.be/J2UUX17mbz0
So until next time,
Peace Out - Geekette
Hey all,
So I know I haven't done a Harry Potter gameplay video in a long time and I'll admit I'm stuck on one of the levels at the moment. So as soon as that's completed, it'll be uploaded. But in the meantime, enjoy myself failing horribly at Mario Kart (or so I thought!). Enjoy :)
https://youtu.be/J2UUX17mbz0
So until next time,
Peace Out - Geekette
Monday, 30 September 2019
Retro Game of the Week - 30/09/2019
RETRO GAME OF THE WEEK - 30/09/2019
SPACE INVADERS
Retro Game of the week is back! And this week we have a personal favourite of mine which is Space Invaders! So, let's delve into the history of this magnificent game.
Space Invaders was originally released as an arcade game produced by Midway in 1978. Since its original release, the game has been ported over to the Atari and then recreated many years later for consoles like the PS1.
The aim of this game is very simple, it is to shoot down enemy ships and aliens. This game has been recreated so many times, and can even be played online using flash. This game has changed over time to keep up with the ever changing graphics and consoles.
One of these sequels/changes is the Space Invaders game released in 1999 which was released on the PC, N64, and PS. This title had an impact via the changes as it had included 3D graphics, which no other arcade game had really done before. It also had some decisions made by designers that would upgrade the game such as putting a picture in the background and not having the defenses which were iconic for the game.
Nonetheless, Space Invaders still one of my favourite games to this day, as I have grown up playing it. I do like seeing all the different variations to the game, as it makes me think what other people have come up with in return with their own ideas.
So until next time,
Peace Out - Geekette
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