When bounty hunter Samus Aran first stepped onto the alien world of Zebes in 1986, players encountered something different – not just in what they saw, but in what they heard. Or rather, what they didn't hear. In an era when video game music meant catchy melodies and upbeat tunes, Metroid's soundtrack dared to whisper, … Continue reading The Sound of Solitude: How Music Shapes the Atmosphere of Metroid
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Gaming Nostalgia
As someone who grew up in the late 80s and early 90s, there are few things that take me back to my childhood quite like firing up one of my old favorite Nintendo games. After reminiscing about the PlayStation 2 era recently, I got to thinking about some of the true OG classics from the … Continue reading Gaming Nostalgia
My Gaming History: Super Nintendo
Previously on My Gaming History… ColecoVisionAtari 2600Nintendo Entertainment SystemGame Boy The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (or SNES, which will allow me to be lazy), was introduced to North American audiences way back in September of 1991. And I actually can't remember when I got my hands on one. I know it wasn't right away. Because … Continue reading My Gaming History: Super Nintendo
The Confusing Middle 