Conversations With Curtis Episode 9 December 18, 2021
Posted by Maniac in Game News.add a comment
The two lead actors from the two cult classic PC horror games Phantasmagoria and Phantasmagoria 2: A Puzzle of Flesh are going to meet (virtually) for the first time in just about two minutes. That’s what’s in line for today’s episode of Conversations With Curtis. If you want to check it out, just watch the feed below:
Phantasmagoria and Phantasmagoria 2: A Puzzle of Flesh are out now for PC.
Gaming History You Should Know – Where Did Street Fighter’s Hadouken Come From December 17, 2021
Posted by Maniac in Gaming History You Should Know, Uncategorized.add a comment
I know it isn’t Sunday yet, but this was too good a scoop to not talk about. One of the most famous fighting moves in the history of video games is the Hadouken from Street Fighter. When done correctly by a trained artist like Ken or Ryu, the move allows its wielder to throw a ball of fire out of their hands towards their opponent.
Of course, in real life the Hadouken doesn’t exist…or does it? Sadly, there is no known way to actually perform a fighting move that will enable you to create fire out of nothing. However, we have seen in the game Ken and Ryu both perform a very distinctive move with their hands before the fire is thrown. Does that move have any basis in real martial arts? YouTube historian Mr. Dan, host of Art of One Dojo, has gotten to the bottom of this age old question. He was able to interview the legendary Johnpaul Williams, who was used as the model for the original arcade games. During this interview, we’ve discovered the real history of the iconic move. Guys, we’ve been doing it wrong this whole time.
Street Fighter games are out now on multiple platforms including the arcade.
Power On: The Story of Xbox December 13, 2021
Posted by Maniac in Game News.add a comment
The six-part documentary miniseries promised during the Xbox 20th Anniversary Celebration has been released. Power On details the entire history of the Xbox franchise, starting with the release of the first Xbox console through to today. If you have any interest in the history of video games you need to set aside some time to give this a watch!
iOS, iPadOS 15.2, WatchOS 8.3 and Apple TV Updates Released December 13, 2021
Posted by Maniac in Game News.add a comment
It’s been another one of those nights. Apple has just released major updates for all their hardware. The new updates are bringing in updates for Apple Music, as well as important bug fixes and optimizations across all devices.
You can download your update right now through your device’s software update feature. Depending on your device, your update may weigh in at around 650-850MB.
The Game Awards 2021 December 9, 2021
Posted by Maniac in Game News.add a comment
Settle in gamers tonight is one of the biggest nights in gaming. We will watch the major awards get presented for the best games of the past year and see the new gaming announcements starting in just a half hour. That’s right, it’s time for The Game Awards.
We are posting the 4K YouTube feed below, but the show will be broadcasting on alternate services including Twitch.
Our First Mac – What Do We Need? December 8, 2021
Posted by Maniac in Site News, Site Videos.add a comment
We have just gotten our hands on the next major piece of our website, the M1 Mac Mini. Since the M1 was first revealed, and it’s benchmarks for applications like video and photo editing have been released, the M1 has drawn our interest. Now, we decided to take the plunge and chose a Mac of our very own. I present the M1 Mac Mini.
This is the first Mac we’ve ever owned and we’d like to hear from you Apple enthusiasts. Post a comment below with what you think we should get, specifically any recommendations for Mac Monitors.
The Lead Actors from Phantasmagoria 1 and 2 Will Be Streaming Together For The First Time Ever December 8, 2021
Posted by Maniac in Game News.add a comment
Big news coming from the Conversations With Curtis series. The lead actor from Phantasmagoria 2: A Puzzle of Flesh, Paul Stetler, has announced his next guest, Victoria Morsell, who just so happened to be in a similar position to him some time earlier.
Stay tuned for December 18th, when they’ll be broadcasting the next episode. If you’re interested in contributing to the series, check them out on Patreon!
Phantasmagoria and Phantasmagoria 2: A Puzzle of Flesh are out now for the PC.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition Trailer December 8, 2021
Posted by Maniac in Game News.add a comment
Honestly, if you have a PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5, you MUST play the Spider-Man games from Insomniac. Not only do they have some of the most fun gameplay I’ve played in years, their stories hold up as some of the best of the entire franchise.
If you have a PS5 and haven’t picked up the game yet, here’s a new trailer for the Ultimate Edition, which includes PS5 remasters of the games with all new improved graphics, costumes and more.
Spider-Man: Miles Morales Ultimate Edition is out now for the PS5.
The Thirteenth Floor (Spoiler-Free) Review December 6, 2021
Posted by Maniac in Reviews, Site Videos.add a comment
Yesterday, Maniac watched a video by Doug Walker where he outright begged to see a film which explores the themes of what could happen if a video game player fell in love with an NPC, and all the emotional weight that entailed. I’m writing this to tell Doug that film exists. Twenty years ago, Maniac watched a film that has stuck with him ever since he first watched it. However, he seems to be of a minority opinion about the film, as it is rarely discussed in film circles. This might be due to the fact when it released, some other films…of a more striking visual language…were also out and have since gone on to become more recognizable.
How do you know if the reality you exist in is real or a simulation? If you knew the truth for sure, what would you do with that knowledge? What if I told you these ideas are not new, and they have been explored in films other than The Matrix? I’m talking about the 1999 film The Thirteenth Floor, which combined a cyberpunk-worthy story with film noir style.
So now that you saw this review, do you want to actually see the movie? Sadly, finding a copy of it on home video has been a challenge for at least the past fifteen years, although the film can be purchased digitally. While it isn’t currently available on any streaming service, it has shifted around streaming services over the past few years, and it is likely to return to streaming at some point.
Have you seen the film? What did you think of it? Write your thoughts in the comments below.
Maniac’s Kitchen – Nerds Rope Rainbow Flavor December 4, 2021
Posted by Maniac in Maniac’s Kitchen, Reviews, Site Videos.add a comment
Maniac has been aware of Wonka’s famous Nerds candy for all of his life, but when he visited the supermarket earlier today he saw something new, Nerds Rope.
Nerds has partnered with Wizards of the Coast, the current publishers of Dungeons & Dragons, to offer free digital modules for Nerds candy buyers who redeem their sales receipts on their website. So, to celebrate this promotion, Maniac decided to try this new Nerds Rope for the first time. How does it compare to regular Nerds? Watch and find out.
GameXcess.net - Gaming News, Videos and Editorials! 