Posts Tagged ‘20’

12 Sep

My Top 30 Favourite Nintendo Franchises: #30-26

Posted by vagrantesque in 3DS, DS, Gamecube, Games, Lists, N64, Wii, Wii U. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , .

30. F-Zero

Games: F-Zero (SNES), F-Zero X (N64), F-Zero: Maximum Velocity (GBA), F-Zero GX (GCN)

Here’s a controversial one to kick things off. I know there are plenty of vocal F-Zero fans who swear by the well-tuned arcade (read: insane) difficulty of the futuristic racing series, and said fans are positively foaming at the mouth for a new sequel. The last console entry in the franchise, F-Zero GX for the Gamecube, is now more than a decade old, so a new one is indeed long overdue. F-Zero’s ridiculous energy, intergalactic character roster and unique aesthetic do arguably set it apart from Nintendo’s higher-profile racing series, and Captain Falcon is an insanely popular character thanks to the Super Smash Bros series, so its a little baffling why it’s taking the Big N so long to get things going again. I’d buy a new F-Zero game, even though I would be terrible at it.

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10 May

Mega Ultra Blast Cast Ep.20

Posted by vagrantesque in MUBC. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , .


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The Mega Ultra Blast Cast hits a milestone with its 20th episode, but things go off the rails pretty quickly. My two colleagues and I try a new seating arrangement that gives Delaney far too much power for his own good. We get excited about the newly announced Pokemon games, the insanity of the new Mario Kart, the brilliance of Child of Light, the fresh Star Wars Episode VII casting details, the Justice League movie and much, much more. There’s also an unexpectedly lengthy discussion about Cher, and I cannot remember for the life of me how that came up. 

If you feel so inclined, go for a run, take a scenic drive, jazz up your afternoon commute or just curl up on the couch and play some games while you listen to the opinions of three shuffled Sydneysiders.

You can play the whole episodes right off this page if you like:


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Or you can go to the Soundcloud site/app and listen from there:
https://soundcloud.com/mega-ultra-blast-cast/mubc-20-wiiutube

(To download and listen offline, follow the link and then click the download tab)

As always if you enjoy what you hear please share the cast with your friends – Until next time!

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