Date archives for May, 2008

May 19th, 2008
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The Carnival of Video Game Bloggers, May 2008

I have no idea what the horses pulling this Carnival eat, but they certainly do get a spurt on. It hardly seems five minutes since I channelled David Herbert, yet here we are with yet more of the very finest articles the world of videogames has to offer. So scrub up and let’s dive into the guts of the games world.

First up it’s Eclipse with an insightful post on the oft-overlooked Music of Gaming. I agree that these days we’re seeing more focus on graphics, but I do think we’re seeing much more focus put into creating fantastic, high-quality audio – Bioshock certainly springs to mind, as does Super Mario Galaxy. More music like that, please!

Controversy-courting magician Old Wizard is up next. Now, I’m strongly tempted not to include his submission this month, but everyone’s entitled to their opinion, so here is Old Wizard’s Top 5 Worst Gaming Consoles of All Time. I normally enjoy your posts, but this time you have done my family a great disrespect.

Next up, FitBuff posts about the American release of Wii Fit, in Nintendo Wii Fit Release Date (Preorder Here Now!)”. I’ve had WiiFit for a few weeks now and it is every bit as fun as you can imagine, and I tend to finish my workouts with a distinct sweat on and muscle pains, although the same can be said about my legendary multiplayer Bomberman sessions.

With GTA IV still in everyone’s machines, Ashok is taking a look at the old games violence debate, but with a refreshingly sensible approach. Make sure you read the article Rethink.: The Purported Video Games and Violence Link is A Load of Nonsense, particularly for the blood-curdling link to orange juice.

A new blogger has entered the Carnival! Welcome to Creep Colony, who runs “The #1 StarCraft & Starcraft 2 tips/tricks source, providing the latest news, downloads, maps, bots, strategies & cheats.” This is surely a site that’s going to go from strength to strength as Blizzard release more news, so make sure to head over to Starcraft II Information immediately!

Old-wizard again. Top 10 Hardest Games. Still not forgiven.

A double whammy now from Amanda Harris, who posts a thought-provoking article about Internet safety before relaxing you again with some online Backgammon. You could do it the other way of course but I wouldn’t like to predict the effects. Allowing Your Children to Go Online with Video Games? and Relax with Some Online Backgammon are both posts at eFamilyBlogger. Thanks, Amanda!

Lots of new bloggers this month! The next submission speaks for itself, so it’s over to you, Blue Sunshine! “GTA4 is already under fire from one columnist, claiming that it deserves an “X rating” (not AO mind you). However, his willingness to jump to conclusions is unjustified due to the fact that he hasn’t even played the game. Also a humorous look at others who may complain about the game in the future.” I couldn’t have put it better myself. Grand Theft Auto 4 Already Causing Controversy is a corker.

Old Wizard. Top 5 Worst Video Game Related Websites of All Time. So much anger.

Alvaro Fernandez is here! I love you Alvaro. You make me feel enlightened yet humble at the same time. Exercise Your Brain in the Cognitive Age is a post about “Key questions on Brain Training that politicians, health policy makers, business leaders, educators and consumers should pay attention to.”

Now we have doublehack with Shadowbox 360 Review: Façade posted at DOUBLEHACK?!, saying, “Facade is a game featuring a Natural Language Processor, meaning it attempts to understand your normal speech. It’s impressive, but basically a novelty.” An interesting specimen to tackle doublehack – I approve!

My early favourite Eclipse rounds out this month’s Carnival with a post about my very most beloved Sonic the Hedgehog, with The Revival of Sonic the Hedgehog. Sonic Unleashed is still looking amazing to me and I’m sure it’ll do brilliantly, and hopefully you all agree.

Thank you very much to everybody who submitted to this month’s Carnival – it was brilliant to see so many people contributing well-written and interesting articles on such a diverse range of topics. Don’t forget to submit for next month’s Carnival on the Carnival homepage, and come back next month for even more Carnival of Video Game Bloggers!

Oh, and we also have these from David Herbert…

See you next month!



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Carnival of Video Game Bloggers, May 2008 (DH Ed.)

He’s excelled himself yet again.

David Herbert presents Games-News-Mafia 2 Details Emerged posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Videos-World In Conflict: Soviet Assault posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Videos-Valhalla Knights 2 Japanese Trailer posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Modding Warehouse-News-1985 Switches Engines posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Videos-New LittleBigPlanet Trailer posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Videos-One Winged Angel posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Columns-Gears of War 2 Multiplayer Wishes posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Gaming Machinima-Videos-EPIC HALO 3 BETRAYAL posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Videos-NEW Lara Croft in UNDERWORLD posted at pariahs-guild.com

David Herbert presents Games-News-Wii Fit Price Tag Revealed posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Videos-Meet The Scout posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Videos-Brothers In Arms: HH-To Hell and Back Trailer posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Modding Warehouse-Mods-TS2 Studios Gaming Machinima Mod For Sims 2 posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Gaming Machinima-Videos-Halo 3 Roller Coaster posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Videos-New TF2 Map And New Medic Weapons! posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-News-Age of Conan Subscription Rate Revealed posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Videos-Sims Sells 100 Million Copies posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Gaming Machinima-Videos-No Scope Was Involved posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Videos-Mortal Kobat on iPhone/iPod Touch posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Gaming Machinima-NEVER B4 DONE ON HALO! Avalanche- Plasma Grenade Musical posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-News-Earthworm Jim 4 Is Announced posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Columns-Games of The Summer 2008: Part 1 posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-News-Bret Favre Will Be On Madden 2009 Cover posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Videos-Wii on a HUGE T.V. posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Gaming Machinima-Reviews-Infidelitas posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-News-Nintendo Gives Explanation On Wii Shortage In North America posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Videos-Metal Gear Online Beta ?Team DM? posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-News-Boom Blox Is Going Multi-Console posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Videos-Bionic Commando Rearmed ?Grenade? posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Modding Warehouse-Interviews-1985 posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-News-EA Is Working On?A Monopoly Video Game?! posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Videos-Siren:New Translation posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Columns-WTF Moments In Video Games posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-News-Portal Will Not Be Released For XBLA posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Gaming Machinima-Videos-Homeland Trailer posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-News-Bourne Conspiracy Demo Is On X-Box Live posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Videos-You got Served – Gman style posted at pariahs-guild.com

David Herbert presents Modding Warehouse-Interviews-Halo: Covenant at War posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Modding Warehouse-Map Of The Week-Portal: The Flash Version Mappack posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-News-For The Last Time! No Blue Ray For The X-Box 360! posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Videos-New Killzone 2 Trailer Good Quality posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-OMG-God Of War 2 posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-News-Gonintendo Accidently Found Wiiware Hacking Video posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Videos-Brawl Taunts (A Cartoon Parody) posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Gaming Machinima-Columns-Pariah?s Guild Favorite Machinima Series posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-News-Happy 16th Birthday Wolfenstein 3-D posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Modding Warehouse-Videos-Renegade X Trailer posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-News-X-Box 360 Version Of GTA 4 Sold More In The UK posted at pariahs-guild.com.

David Herbert presents Games-Videos-Molotov Alva $3,500 Contest Machinima Promo posted at pariahs-guild.com.

Well, it’s a start.


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