Entries from The Asian Power Hour tagged with 'Badass'
Bridging the Generations with R-Type.....Generations
Recently released on Xbox-Live, R-Type Dimensions is a graphically overhauled version of the first two classic R-Type arcade games. While it doesn't change much mechanically, it feels silky smooth on the Xbox. What REALLY was interesting about the game...
The DaVinci Code Solved
I took a closer look at the painting of the Last Supper this morning as I was enjoying a scrumptious breakfast of quail eggs and fine red wine and lo and behold. The mystery was clear as day now....
Take On Me: The Literal Version
This is pretty brilliant. Geiger posted this on his Facebook and even though it has little to do with games, I feel like I need to share it. Well, I suppose I can say something like "Ever wonder why song...
The difference in mindsets between hardcore and casual gamers.
I think this simple one-panel comic pretty much sums the issue up. Elegant isn't it? Thanks to Chris for linking this to me from the TVtropes.org website. I think I pretty much go through life like the guy on the...
Chessboxing: The Sport of Champions
So this completely blows my mind. Apparently there is a new sport out there (new being since 2003) called "Chess Boxing", in which opponents will box and then play chess in alternating rounds. The winner either wins the game...
Emergent Music from....Windows XP and 98?!
OK. I am struck dumb by this video. First, people in Asia again have too much free time on their hands. Secondly, this actually sounds like an amazing, legit piece of music. Check it out. P.S. Chris, you spend too...
Metal Gear Awesome
Was linked this amazing flash video by Egoraptor by my bud Chris tonight. Not much to say except, well, I guess the title says it all. Click here for METAL GEAR AWESOME METAL GEAR AWESOME 2...
My Oba-ma-mon, let me show them to you.
Ran across this randomly, and I have to say, hillaryous. I'm just glad to see more game based art with a real world relevant message, even if it is to poke fun at politicians....
The "Real" Professor Layton
OK. All I really need to say is that this is purely a USC IMD inside joke. I apologize to anyone else who's reading this and I hope you get a kick out of it anyway....
Tha Decisive Pimpin
RJ linked me to this when I was talking about Nobuo Uematsu earlier today. After closer scrutiny, there is only one word that can describe this picture. Totally Badass....
Airman Doujin Overload
And the megaman overload continues with two vids sent in by my man Chris who just happens to share a common bond with the focus of these videos, Megaman 2 baddie, Airman. For starters, both were born with the latent...
The Revival of the Arcade in Taiwan
So this is really exciting news for me personally, and I apologize for the extremely text heavy post. I'm a firm believer in the Arcade as a gaming institution that shouldn't fade into obscurity. As you may have read...
Leeroy Jenkins. Harder. Better. Stronger. Faster.
If you play WoW, or have been keeping up with gaming culture, then you know about the Leeroy Jenkins internet sensation that hit the internet way back. Well, I got sent this a while back by my boy Chris, and...
RIP SLYME Loco Rocos through Mario
Ok, I love this. Japanese rap group RIP SLYME recently released the video for their new song, SPEED KING. It's basically a psychedelic Loco-Roco style romp through the reimagined world of Super Mario. The song's OK, but the video is...
It was only a matter of time...Custom WoW (In)Action Figures
OK, we all knew this idea would make millions. Now it's actually happened. Blizzard has teamed up with the company, FigurePrint, who is yet to go into public business to print 3-D figures based off of personal avatars of players...
MC Chris live @ The Knitting Factory
This is a post long overdue. Quite a while back, me and my boy Chris went out to see a MC Chris show in Hollywood. Gotta say, wasn't quite expecting him to be so short, but he's got a buttload...
Jean Claude Van Damme and Willy Toledo WoW Commercials
Not content with dominating the rest of the world, Blizzard has released two more similar WoW commericals targeting the quaint French, Spanish, and Roundhouse Kick speaking EU nations featuring Jean Claude "I was Guile in the Street Fighter Movie" Van...
Emergent Play Through Music in Lord of the Rings Online
I've been playing Lord of the Rings Online for a little while now, and while it has a few interesting twists on standard MMO design, one thing really stood out for me, the music creation system available to every player....
Lord of the Rings + World of Warcraft = Fantastic.
You've got to be a WoW or MMORPG player to get some of the references, but otherwise this little animated gif is pure comedic brilliance....
Midi Music Visualizations
Ok, these are absolutely amazing. This comes from Japan, of course Japan, because people seem to have an abundance of free time there. A mysterious fellow, "Jinja", made these music visualizations by basically showing the piano keyroll of the midi...
Mario Stole the Precious Druid Epic Flight Form
Continuing on the random video posts. A Mario remix version of Marissa Stole the Precious Thing that Brandon showed me. And Epic Druid Flight Form. It's old, but it's so damn funny. Thanks Dave!...
More Lucky Star Weirdness
Two more weird clips from Lucky Star. The first one is a Final Fantasy version of the opening. I swear, some people have way too much free time and/or talent. The second one is a cute little clip from the...
OKKUSENMAN!
Been addicted to this little internet gem lately, here's a couple versions and then an interpretive dance. Everytime I see one of these things, my world gets a little better. The music is taken from Dr. Wily' stage in Megman...
Mr. T and William Shatner World of Warcraft Commercials
Two fantastic new commercials promoting Warcrack, in case word of mouth from their 9 million strong legion doesn't cut it. Probably because they're all at home playing WOW. A slightly older one promoting the Toyota Tacoma through WoW. I always...
Happy Halloween TF2 Style
Happy Halloween all you peoples! Right Click "View Image" to see the full thing. Tabula Rasa and Hellgate London oh my! I'm gonna be busy... Just got back from a MC Chris show, pics with be forthcoming...soon....
Capcom VS Family Guy
It was just a matter of time, but somebody finally put Peter Griffin into the Mugen Engine. Enjoy, as I have, and am currently. Thanks Max, for interjecting even more weirdness into my life....
Grand Theft Auto Otaku Mod
Thanks to Rossmassler for tipping me off on this, an absolutely insane mod for GTA San Andreas. A few changes include the main character being changed to the two girls from Lucky Star (You control one and the other follows),...
Otaku Breakdance Throwdown
Random Otaku challenges a pro bboy in Akihabara. He even breaks out moves from Haruhi. He may not have the power moves, but he has way better setups. I bet that other guy was soooooo surprised, like "zomg wtf" surprised....
Using Manga to teach S.A.T. Vocabulary
So apparently, test prep giant Kaplan has launched a Manga (Japanese style comic book), dubbed Psy-Comm, that is supposed to be both fun and teach readers important words that may be used for the SAT/ACT. How this works is...
RE: My Gigaton Punch
Maxy Geiger linked this to me a while back and I am still totally enthralled. Random trivia of the day, did you know that Balrog was originally called M.Bison in Japan because he was supposed to be Mike Tyson? Yeah,...
Kirby Drops it Like it's Hot
I have no idea how I stumbled across this, but it's freaking amazing. I can't stop watching it. Just goes to show you all the street cred Kirby's built up since his old school game boy days....
Halo 3 in Full Swing
From the Xbox Fanboy Blog: Awesome....
Just for Fun: Game Gifs
A friend linked me to this collection of fan made amazingly done game themed animated gifs. I'm basically in tears right now as I type this. Check it out!: gamers: for lolz If anyone knows who the original authors...
Working Lego Guitar Hero Controller
All you need to know is that is works, and that it's made from Legos. Only one word can describe this; "Fanfuckingtabulous". Original link below. Geek Craft: Functional LEGO Guitar Hero Controller...
Nerd Graffiti
Found in Frat Row around USC. Awesome....
Level 70 Elite Tauren Chieftan
Live video from Blizzcon I forgot to post up from the Blizzard in-house band, with prominent members such as Samwise Didier and Mike Morhaime. Best song of the night, "I am Murloc". And here's the Blizzard produced version:...
Ninjatown
I have no idea wtf this game is going to be about, but all I can say is "Freaking Badass". The characters are based on a line of designer toys like Uglydolls, and the game itself is strategy based, and...
B-E Aggressive
All I can say is.... Freaking awesome. Watch the video now. And crank it....
Korea loves games! (And copyright infringement)
This is bit of old news, but I couldn't help posting it when it was brought to my attention by one of my friends last night. This is a video of the song "Tempation of Sonata" by the Korean...
Monsters, Mars, and Giant Robots, oh my!
I accidentally stumbled across my copy of Negadon; The Monster from Mars (惑星大怪獣ネガドン) today, and put it on in the background as I was doing working up some Ouendan 2. I had completely forgotten about this movie, but remembered...
Homage Collage
Via Destructoid, it seems that some gamer with quite a lot of talent in Russia had an assload of free time lately. This amazing pic is a giant collage with little bits and pieces of fandom spattered all over....
And now for something totally different...
This has nothing to do with gaming whatsover except for a Jigglypuff reference, but I find it so freaking hilarious I can't help but post it. Watch it and revel in it's glory, caution, strong language ahead! and now...part 2...
Best Adventure Game Ever
Wow, Adventure Company, eat your heart out. Just play it, and uh, watch out for the Manticore. Which Way Adventure...
A Handy Field Guid to Recognize Your Gamer Types
Destructoid has posted a clever little analysis of gamer archetypes, however, it's still a work in progress. Check out chapter 1 here, and hey, if you're reading this and fall into the closet gamer category, please seek help, send me...
Donkey Kong: The Movie
Brilliant. Looks like someone's production class project. The dialogue and plot are superb, and if I was a big shot Hollywood producer, I would totally make this movie. In other news, I'm on a youtube trip today, and boy do...
World of Dancecraft
Ok, was linked this off of Kotaku. All I can say is...awesome. Simply awesome. I always wondered about some of these dances. My favorite? Probably the Blood Elf and Orc dances. And here's one of my favorite WoW dance tribute...
I Wanna be a Popstar!
This is too badass not to share. I'm surprised I hadn't seen this video earlier, I guess I kind of ignored Ken Hirai since he was always so serious and angsty. Well, this newish video proves me wrong, and I...can't...stop....watching.....it....
Al's big adventure, or how Al almost got his ass killed.
So to start off, this was probably one of the most enlightening and RPG like experiences I've ever had. I'll classify this experience as an MMRRPG (Massively Multi-player Real Life Role Playing Game) and like the dork I am,...
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