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Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom Review for Nintendo 3DS

MAYBE IT SHOULD REMAIN NAMELESS

Adventure Time is no stranger to video games–within the four years since the TV series’ debut, there has been nearly ten games across multiple platforms, Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom being the latest one. While WayForward Technologies has also developed the game for PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, and Xbox 360, we will be taking a look at the Nintendo 3DS iteration of the game.

Adventure Time: Secrets of the Nameless Kingdom puts you in the boots of Jake (the dog) and Finn (the human), who happen to be on a mission to save three lost princesses. The title’s story is standard fare with respect to videogames, certainly not original, and perhaps a touch sexist. More importantly, the plot line surrounding Adventure Time did not engage me. The question deserves to be asked, can Adventure Time overcome its tired tropes to become something more memorable?
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Video Games I’m Thankful For (Part 13)

Lucky number 13 in the “Video Games I’m Thankful For” series focuses on a mobile-oriented game. A very simple, yet addicting, game is often the most dangerous in stealing hours upon hours of your time. What’s this addictive time-killer? Let’s check below: Continue reading Video Games I’m Thankful For (Part 13)

Video Games I’m Thankful For (Part 12)

For the twelfth chapter of the “Video Games I’m Thankful For” series, I head way back into the early 2000’s (for some, that seems like a lifetime ago). This game was first seen in arcades before it hit the consoles by storm. You could say that we all moved to the beat. Let’s see what I’m talking about:

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Video Games I’m Thankful For (Part 11)

“The “Video Games I’m Thankful For” series is in full swing now that we’re almost halfway into the month.” This game is yet another sequel and comes from the Nintendo DS. Though some might not consider it a “game” per se, I think it’s a game that offers unique challenges while almost training your brain: Continue reading Video Games I’m Thankful For (Part 11)

Telltale’s Two Big Upcomers Playable at PlayStation Experience

No more than one hour ago, PlayStation sent out a tweet (seen below) showing off a new trailer for Telltale Games’ Tales from the Borderlands.  The tweet also detailed that both their Borderlands title and Game of Thrones would be playable at the PlayStation ExperienceContinue reading Telltale’s Two Big Upcomers Playable at PlayStation Experience

Video Games I’m Thankful For (Part 10)

In the first double-digit chapter of the series “Video Games I’m Thankful For,” I send us back to the original Nintendo DS, to the first game I ever received for it. Although it may not have been the most popular game in existence, it was certainly a favorite of mine:  Continue reading Video Games I’m Thankful For (Part 10)

Video Games I’m Thankful For (Part 9)

The next iteration of the “Video Games I’m Thankful For” goes back to the Nintendo 64 games. This was the first successful spin-off console game of the series that offered a non-traditional way of experiencing the world. Let’s see the series and game:  Continue reading Video Games I’m Thankful For (Part 9)

Hobby Game Developers Part 1: I Used To Hate Video Games

I used to hate video games.

I hated video games because, up until 3rd grade, I defined gaming as brainless, worthless, wastes of time, meant only as a distraction from homework and learning. (I was a pretty pretentious child.) When the Wii rose in popularity, I discovered that video games are more than unintelligent pieces of junk. I realized they are awesome. Continue reading Hobby Game Developers Part 1: I Used To Hate Video Games