Join The Vox Populi!
Posted on Monday, May 6 2013 @ 12:50:13 Eastern


We're looking for more Vox Pop articles from the community to be featured in the spotlight on the front page.

If you have something you would like to say about video games, write about it in the GR blog in your profile and Game Revolution might just prop your article for everyone to see. All articles that make it to the Vox Pop have a chance of winning our monthly $20 Vox Pop prize in the form of a code for XBLA, PSN, or Steam.

For some examples of articles that made it to the Vox Pop, here's a handy list. Winners are announced at start of every month and can be found in the following archive.


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Why M.U.G.E.N. 1.0+ Rocks!
Posted on Monday, November 19 2012 @ 14:28:02 Eastern



I thought everyone in the GR community was on hiatus, playing their Halos, Assassin's Creeds, and Call of Dutys, but it seems there was also a glitch on the blogs (which affected me at least). Either way, I've decided to write a Vox Pop of my own to get things rolling again. That's right, Nick Tan has ninja'd the Vox Pop. I'll just give myself that prize, bwahaha. (Just kidding.)

Anyway, I won't blame you if the first thing you think of when you hear "Mugen" is Samurai Champloo. Your heart is in the right place.

M.U.G.E.N. is actually a freeware PC fighting game simulator where you can combine all of the 2D fighters together in one happy, fistful, belligerent family. I've spoken about this amazing piece of software before, and I've had M.U.G.E.N. on my computer for several years. But it wasn't until now (oh, how I blame myself) that I realized that there was an HD upgrade called M.U.G.E.N. 1.0+.

So I downloaded the new M.U.G.E.N., recalibrated the system, crossed the streams, and now I can have Wolverine from Marvel vs. Capcom face off against Ryu from Street Fighter II HD Remix with lifebars from Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter.

Or how about Glacius from Killer Instinct versus a 2D version of Captain Falcon fighting on Guile's iconic stage? I can even add in Scorpion and Sub-Zero, just for Anthony. Or perhaps, just for Daniel, have Crash Bandicott get double teamed by.... well anyone, because he deserves it.

If you're interested in the wonder of M.U.G.E.N. 1.0+, you can find info at Mugen Fighters Guild or other Mugen sites. There's plenty of information out there, though it can be a little tricky to understand where to place things and how to modify the text files at first. Still, it's worth it. Oh, is it worth it.



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Kids on the Slope - Best Anime This Year, Watch For Free?!
Posted on Wednesday, July 11 2012 @ 15:32:02 Eastern


Kids on the Slope has just finished its 12-episode run and I highly recommend watching all of it, perhaps in one sitting if that's your style. Jazz is a central theme that brings the characters together, which is a great thing considering that this has reunited Shinichiro Watanabe and Yoko Kanno who both worked on Cowbop Bebop (an animé that does not need an introduction).

It's been a terribly long time since there's been a Japanese animation that doesn't flaunt any gimmicks and concentrates on the characters, treating them fairly and as realistically as a slice of life drama can (since Honey and Clover, for me). The relationship between the loner nerd Kaoru, (usually) unflappable tough guy Sentaro, and potential sweetheart Ritsuko reveals why they need each other.

Still, things don't work out just because it would be uplifting or poetic. Admiration usually doesn't meet its expectations. But there's always a silver lining to the resolution, and nothing speaks to this more than the ending.

Both the animation and music are incredible, with strong interpretations and improvisations of jazz classics as well as gorgeous, soft artwork that are almost Miyazaki-like in detail. There are even some scenes where you can see the hands animated on the piano keys, and they are actually playing the right ones.

The full season of Kids on the Slope can be legitly viewed on Crunchy Roll [http://www.crunchyroll.com/kids-on-the-slope]. The animation is English-subtitled... as it should be.

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New Monthly Vox Pop Prize!
Posted on Friday, June 1 2012 @ 13:53:18 Eastern

We admit that we haven't been giving enough love to the Vox Pop, so we're giving it a much needed boost.

All blog entries strong enough to be featured in the Vox Pop will appear in both the main stream as well as the side box o...   read more...

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New Featured Prize (and Revolutionary Prize) for Vox Pop
Posted on Wednesday, July 7 2010 @ 15:55:36 Eastern

View the following manifesto for more details: http://www.gamerevolution.com/manifesto/new-featured-prize-and-revolutionary-prize-for-vox-pop-1267
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Framed for life.
Posted on Friday, May 21 2010 @ 02:43:44 Eastern

Angles are right. Charcoal tables, automatic blinds, wide glass doors to rust-proof patio. No scent in the air. No dust on the floor. Roomba lines. Contemporary, chic. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. A magazine cover, from each direction, every. Eyes on all sides...   read more...

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UPDATE: Vox Pop Under Renovation
Posted on Wednesday, May 12 2010 @ 18:24:57 Eastern

I recently featured 10000_Squirrels' editorial "In-Game Collectibles, My Personal Demon", but it seems I need to update everyone on some decisions. I will re-feature the editorial over the weekend or on Monday, because this blog doesn't nee...   read more...

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E3 2009 Day Three Coverage - Featuring DC Universe Online, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, Heavy Rain
Posted on Thursday, June 4 2009 @ 22:32:51 Eastern

Contents: DC Online Universe, Lego Rock Band, Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, Real Heroes: Firefighters, Heavy Rain

DC Universe Online
Publisher: Sony Online, Rating: Pending (likely 'T'), Platforms: PS3 & PC, Release Date...   read more...

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E3 2009 Day Two Coverage - Featuring Project Cube, Dissidia Final Fantasy, and Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10
Posted on Wednesday, June 3 2009 @ 21:15:49 Eastern

Contents: Mini-Ninjas, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Smash-Up, Project Cube, Dissidia Final Fantasy, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10, Marvel Super Hero Squad

Mini-Ninjas
Publisher: Eidos, Rating: Pending (likely 'E10'), Platforms: Xbox 3...   read more...

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E3 2009 Day One Coverage - Includes Brutal Legend, Rock Band: The Beatles, and New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Posted on Wednesday, June 3 2009 @ 00:20:23 Eastern

Contents: The "New Old" Event Comments, Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Demon Souls, Blur, Brutal Legend, Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, The Beatles: Rock Band

The "New Old" Event

First, let me tell...   read more...

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