MARIO
Mario has been around longer than I care to write yet he is still the lame plumber who never bangs the girl. Mario doesn’t speak, he doesn’t work and he doesn’t have a social life. What is missing from the 3 decade Mario storyline is back story. Instead of saving the world can Mario unclog a few drains or snake a toilet. Is Mario married or does he have any kids? What’s with Mario’s vow of silence? These are all valid questions we would like to know about this kick ass plumber. If anything we should know why he decided to become a plumber. I would love to see a cinematic scene where Mario’s father *”Vito”* tells him he won’t amount to anything then the scene pans to Mario saving the galaxy.

DONKEY KONG
Everyone fears a big ape running rampant in our neighborhood, right. Well if they do, why is Donkey Kong so lovable and warmhearted. They even gave him a son for god sake. Is Kong good or bad? How dare you make Kong cuddly? The revamped Donkey Kong should be a hell raiser and a true terror. The Kong should be cruel and brutal. The presence of humans should annoy him. No, it should enrage him! Years of captivity at the zoo should make for a pretty pissed off ape. Now let’s see would a mere plumber try to capture him.

MEGA MAN
Mega man also known as Rock Man debuted in 1987 by Capcom for the Nintendo Entertainment System. With a goal to store everlasting peace Mega man and Dr Light set out to destroy Dr Wily and his goons. Nice concept! But everlasting peace is so yesterday. War, genocide and homicide is so rampant these days Mega man should be more of an enforcer. Revamped, Mega man should seek hard core justice in a antihero type of way. My vision of Mega man is a slightly toned down Galvatron aka Megatron. Now that’s badass.

METROID
Nintendo revamped the Metroid series and made it a kick ass FPS and it’s hard to fix what isn’t broken yet I have an issue. My issue is the space pirates. For such ambitious creatures they look dumb as hell. Zorak from “Space Ghost” seem more intelligent and these alien scientists. If Space pirates are so intelligent, why don’t they have opposable thumbs? Can you truly operate and build devices and platforms without thumbs? How do you pull the trigger to your rifle if you don’t have thumbs Mr. Space Pirate? I can appreciate the space pirates altering there genes for their soldiers but dammit give the space pirate scientist hands instead of claws. By the way, I’m willing to believe Kraid and Ridley are immortal.

I know Nintendo isn’t the type of developer to revamp their characters to this extreme but sometimes you have to think outside the box. When “Metriod” became an FPS there were a lot of disgruntled gamers yet it turned out fine. Let’s push Nintendo to evolve it’s characters and make them truly next generation.

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have no idea what this game is about and after watching the trailer I’m still clueless and unexcited. However I won’t still anybody else’s thunder, so go nuts, go ape shit! It seems like this game would of been easier to understand if they just called it Fear II……oh well what can you do. Enjoy!

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Kid Sidious and Joel The Illmatic discuss Super Smash Bro Brawl, Eternal Sonata and the horror that is GAME STOP! Joel also has his Hot Chic of the Day: Luana Lani.

 

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Hideo Kojima’s finest work to date. Also MGS4 will be packaged in a sweet bundle, included into a 499.99 80gb PS3, you’ll be able to get your hands on the game as well as the Dualshock 3 controller!!! So enjoy the demo and prepare to say goodbye to your life when this hot title hit the shelves. Enjoy.

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Chessmaster is a XBL game that is true to my heart. My father taught how to play chess in the early 1980’s; chess helped my father pass time during Vietnam. My father used to always say, “Joel” chess is a mental game that require you to think several steps ahead of your next play. The thought of a game like this perplexed me. Who would want to play a game like this?

I learned how to play chess in an hour but it would take a life time to master. I continued playing with my father and brother til I became focused and methodical. I could spring traps with my knight and pick off Pawns as they cross the Mason-Dixon line. Needless to say the knight was my favorite piece because you never see it coming. Fast-Forward 20year and XBL has given 360 owners the latest version Chessmasters LIVE. Whether in 2D or 3D this chess game can be played at your pace. Games can literally span a day,week or even months.

The tutorial for Rook-ies helps the novice become as formidable as a pro; by choreographing moves for you. The AI is superb, I’ve played against an aggressive AI that had me so intimidated it felt very personal. The AI relentlessly taking my (Pawns and Bishops) with unapologetic fury. I’ve also played against an AI opponent who did nothing but defend. The smug AI son-a-fa-b$t*^ seemed to be playing for a tie instead of playing to win.

Chessmaster Live has several different modes. The Puzzle mode in Chessmaster is the mode I grew accustom to love. Puzzle mode throws you into a situation like ” Find a check-Mate in one move”, “Find the fork” or “avoid checkmate.” The puzzles are incredible varying from simple to complex. The game will correct your mistakes while leaving you baffled because an out is right in front of you. A player must absolutely know the movement of every active piece on the board. You also need to be clear chess terms and rules. I have wasted hours playing this game online. This XBL gem is only 800 Microsoft point. So jump in!!!

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After almost 2 and a half years of darkness this MMOFPS, which was announced back in 05, finds it way into the light once again. Huxley is an ambitious project being headed up by the Korean based developer Webzen. Boasting that cities wll allow up to 5000 players to interact with each other, 100 vs 100 battles, quests and some pc/console cross platform elements is not going to be an easy feat by no means; however Webzen is stepping up to the plate with some real details. With the PC version slated for sometime this year and the Xbox 360 version falling out some 6 months after it’s release, this could be the title to begin redefining MMO games.

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Da illmatic Genius:
When we talk about legacy, where do you think your name belongs.

Mario:
Numero Uno!  It all started with me and 20 years from now I’ll still be featured.  Master chief may be the flavor this year but will he span 3 decades; I think not. 

Da illmatic Genius:
There seems to be a little bitterness with the Master Chief.

Mario:
No bitterness.  I’ve seen talent like Chief & Solid Snake go and come.

Da illmatic Genius:
Who do you think is number 2?

Mario:
I would love to say my brother Luigi but he just can’t sale like me.  Samus from the “Metroid” series is a solid number 2.

Da illmatic Genius:
I thought you were going to say Sonic the Hedgehog.

Mario:
Sonic is okay but he tries too hard. 

Da illmatic Genius:
I wouldn’t be a good journalist if I didn’t ask you to elaborate.

Mario:
See, Sonic has always wanted to be like me and since Sonic could never master his niche he had to reinvent himself.  I would of kept things simple.  Sonic could have been somebody.  Now he needs to be packaged with me in order to sale.

Da illmatic Genius:
So you have never reinvented yourself.

Mario:
All I need to be successful are pipes, mushrooms and a princess.

Da illmatic Genius:
Do you think Nintendo depend on you too much?

Mario:
I’m a living legend Mr illmatic.  If Nintendo did not use me it would be foolish.  Think what would happen if I go under contract with Sony or Microsoft.

Da illmatic Genius:
What would happen?

Mario:
Mass confusion!  The galaxy would split in half and guess who would fix it.  Here’s a hint, it wouldn’t be a frozen Spartan with AI in his brain.

Da illmatic Genius:
It’s hard for me not to notice your cynicism.

Mario:
Can we talk about something else?

Da illmatic Genius:
Sure.  What  games are you excited about in 2008?

Mario:
Of course Brawl and there is a new Rygar being released this August.  Rygar is a cool dude.  I am excited about Bionic Commando.

Da illmatic Genius: 
Bionic Commando was originally a product of Nintendo.

Mario:
And Metal Gear, Rygar, Final Fantasy.  Fact is people give the PS2 more credit than it deserves.  Sure the PS2 had a cheap DVD but just imagine if the Game Cube had a DVD and my titles.  That’s money baby!

_Part III of this interview will be posted next week.  Mario talks more about the PS2,PS3 and Microsoft XBOX.  He also discuss a topic dear to his heart.

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