<![CDATA[SMYN Forum - All Forums]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 19:48:08 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Super Mario All-Stars coming to Wii]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=525 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:46:41 +0000 http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=525 In Japan.

Quote:Nintendo of Japan has confirmed that it will be releasing the Super Mario Collection Special Pack for the Wii in Japan this year on October 21.

The Special Pack is said to be basically be the Super Mario All-Stars collection released on the Super Nintendo back in the early-90s. The collection contained visually updated versions of classic Super Mario Bros. titles, including Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros. 3, and Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels.

Sweetening the deal, this package is said to come with a special booklet and a soundtrack CD. The booklet, "Super Mario History 1985-2010," will reportedly feature never-before-seen development images and information. The soundtrack is a similar deal, and will contain select music from the Super Mario Bros. series of games, all the way up through Super Mario Galaxy 2.

While some would have their old SNES copy (or a ROM) I'm hoping this comes to America. Those extras also sound pretty sweet. I wish they added the version with Super Mario World instead though. The Virtual console version had wonky controls. But I guess there's no point on adding that then if it's already on VC.

I wish for All-Stars on the DS/3DS though. I know I can just pick up the GBA Super Mario Advance series,but I feel like they've been tampered a bit too much. Mostly the SMW version. Though SMB3 Advance was awesome.]]> In Japan.

Quote:Nintendo of Japan has confirmed that it will be releasing the Super Mario Collection Special Pack for the Wii in Japan this year on October 21.

The Special Pack is said to be basically be the Super Mario All-Stars collection released on the Super Nintendo back in the early-90s. The collection contained visually updated versions of classic Super Mario Bros. titles, including Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros. 3, and Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels.

Sweetening the deal, this package is said to come with a special booklet and a soundtrack CD. The booklet, "Super Mario History 1985-2010," will reportedly feature never-before-seen development images and information. The soundtrack is a similar deal, and will contain select music from the Super Mario Bros. series of games, all the way up through Super Mario Galaxy 2.

While some would have their old SNES copy (or a ROM) I'm hoping this comes to America. Those extras also sound pretty sweet. I wish they added the version with Super Mario World instead though. The Virtual console version had wonky controls. But I guess there's no point on adding that then if it's already on VC.

I wish for All-Stars on the DS/3DS though. I know I can just pick up the GBA Super Mario Advance series,but I feel like they've been tampered a bit too much. Mostly the SMW version. Though SMB3 Advance was awesome.]]> <![CDATA[Ep. 69 Details]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=524 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:24:22 +0000 http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=524 SMYN: Episode 69
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th
4:00 PM Eastern Time (1:00 PM Pacific, 20:00 GMT)
GUEST: M3D

And it's KILLING me inside because that's when Michigan opens their college football season. Ah well, it's the time slot that worked and you guys are worth it.

As far as topics go, we have pretty much all of them selected already. Some of the major ones include the recent Apple announcements, Metroid: Other M, and a debate on the used games market. Feel free to select your own recommendations for topics, although we might already have them in the outline!

We really do need MAILTIME QUESTIONS though. So getting those in would be pretty cool.


And in the meanwhile, I'll just leave this here:

YouTube Link
]]> SMYN: Episode 69
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th
4:00 PM Eastern Time (1:00 PM Pacific, 20:00 GMT)
GUEST: M3D

And it's KILLING me inside because that's when Michigan opens their college football season. Ah well, it's the time slot that worked and you guys are worth it.

As far as topics go, we have pretty much all of them selected already. Some of the major ones include the recent Apple announcements, Metroid: Other M, and a debate on the used games market. Feel free to select your own recommendations for topics, although we might already have them in the outline!

We really do need MAILTIME QUESTIONS though. So getting those in would be pretty cool.


And in the meanwhile, I'll just leave this here:

YouTube Link
]]> <![CDATA[Megaman Universe]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=523 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:17:15 +0000 http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=523
Megaman Universe]]>
Megaman Universe]]> <![CDATA[Greatest Video Game Villain (Gamespot)]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=522 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:11:05 +0000 http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=522
So go forth and VOTE!]]>
So go forth and VOTE!]]> <![CDATA[Sonic Adventure XBLA Release around the corner]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=521 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:21:38 +0000 http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=521 <![CDATA[Interested in Kingom Hearts Birth by sleep?]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=520 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:29:45 +0000 http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=520 <![CDATA[[REVIEW] Metroid: Other M]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=519 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:29:58 +0000 http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=519
[Image: metroid_otherm_esrbtboxart_160w.jpg]


I had always questioned Metroid: Other M. Sure, as a Nintendo fan, I was consistently anticipating the title, as well as the new take Team Ninja would contribute to the franchise. However, I found myself wondering how cutscenes would play a role in the storytelling, how the shifting perspectives would enhance the experience, and how a 3D Metroid game could be controlled with a single Wii Remote. After playing up to the first boss at E3, I knew the game would be a good addition in the Metroid chronology, but how my demo ended left a bitter taste in my mouth. Finally, more than two months later and after a friend’s connections and my brother’s assistance, I can give my full, spoiler-free written review of Metroid: Other M for Wii.

The game does several things very well. The first of these that is immediately apparent is the visual presentation. The Wii has had several titles that have surpassed the “two Gamecubes duct-taped together” moniker (Galaxy 2, Brawl, and Monster Hunter Tri first come to mind), but Other M is by far the best title as far as graphics go on the system. True, the Wii is and will always be a standard definition console, but the entire game is presented in widescreen. While we played Other M on a 26” CRT TV, we kept wishing to play it on an HDTV to fully realize the graphic potential the developers put into each frame. I was particularly impressed by the seamlessness of the experience, as cutscenes and gameplay frequently blended together through clever transitions and hardly a noticeable change in graphic quality. The cutscenes themselves are directed very well, with camera angles and other such details crafted perfectly, which will really be a pleasure to view again in the game’s Theater Mode. Additionally, the problem of loading times that got on the nerves of Metroid Prime fans has seemingly been removed. It is certainly a visual achievement on the Wii to deliver such a continuous, visually stunning experience, and Metroid: Other M delivers splendidly.

Another accomplishment that Other M delivers on is the control scheme. It is important to note that one’s enjoyment of the controls is preferential and can be disliked for several reasons, but from a technical standpoint, the goal of controlling a 3D Metroid game with one remote is met as promised. With the Wii remote on its side, control is basic as the D-Pad moves Samus, while the 1 button shoots and the 2 button jumps. Additionally, Morph Ball mode can be entered and exited using the A button. The camera works very well in orienting itself and there is never a question of how the player should move Samus about the screen. Samus can also dodge attacks and initiate special kill shots with the D-Pad, which takes practice to perfect, but is handled ideally, given the limitations of the controller. The only flaws in this mode are that there are sometimes invisible walls and objects because of the camera’s orientation. Plus, details are sometimes masked due to the games overall darkness, but this can easily be corrected using the brightness settings on your TV. When the Wii remote is pointed at the screen, Samus can move her vision and lock onto objects with the B putton and can use missiles or other weapons with the A button, depending on if you are locked onto an object or not. However, your feet are rooted in place, so movement is only possible by switching to the sideways control again. Apparently, dodging is possible by shaking the Wii remote while in first person, but it is not instructed to you in-game and you will be too busy locking on and firing weapons that this quickly becomes an afterthought. The only overarching flaw to having two necessary methods of control is switching back and forth between them. Although the transition in-game is wonderfully precise and smooth, it is physically awkward to go back and forth between the two modes. There are also a lot of nitpicks to the controls that are mostly preferential that I will cover later, but even if one doesn’t like the control scheme, it cannot be denied that it is an overall successful experiment for the game. Too many titles these days rely solely on first and third-person perspectives, so to see this style is refreshing.

The gameplay is quick, flashy, and makes Samus look like the skilled bounty hunter that she is. As Samus looks very powerful on-screen, you feel brilliant inside as you control her with such a simplistic control design. While charging her Power Beam is rather slow (although it can be upgraded through items), when Samus dodges an attack, the charge becomes instantly full. This makes it easy to enact some of the stylish attacks that the bounty hunter can dish out, as enemies certainly become frequent and hostile. The difficulty curve is overall well-paced, as the beams available to Samus are stacked on top of each other and greatly improve in strength with each upgrade. Items locations are noted on the game’s map system with blue dots, but since the map lacks three-dimensional depth, it is still up to the player to puzzle-solve in order to find these upgrades. The bosses ramp up not only in difficulty, but also in recognition to past Metroid games, as fans will notices homages to Super Metroid, Metroid Fusion, and even Metroid II. There are seriously great things all around.

For the game as a whole, however, it is imperative to note that as a spiritual sequel to Super Metroid, gameplay is more akin to that title than it is to Metroid Prime. So let’s be clear, if you prefer the Prime Trilogy like I do, there are many small nitpicks that I shall elaborate on now. Enemies do not drop pickups like health or missiles when you defeat them, so adopting the strategy of “run if you can” often works better than “defeat every enemy in the room.” As a result of this, there are many “navigation stations” which heal you completely and reveal the next part of the map. You will find yourself needing these frequently though, because even though you can replenish your missiles at any time, health can only be replenished in the field when you are at a critical state. Even then, however, you can only be healed up to a certain point (item expansions allow a greater degree of health replenishment). This gameplay concept of “concentration” is bizarre one in itself, as well. When you hold the Wii remote upright and hold A, Samus recharges herself, but only if she remains untouched and she completes the recharge, instead of stopping partway. I mentioned the controller position changing awkwardness earlier, and this third position only compounds the confusion. It’s also interesting to quickly note that the amount of backtracking is immense, as we only got about 40% of items during our runthrough. Is it strange to anyone else that Metroid borrows the Legend of Zelda formula with Energy Parts, where it takes four of these items to make a full Energy Tank, in addition to acquiring full tanks? However, the game rewards completionists with an “irreplaceable item” quest that is a very unique take on the 100% concept.

The biggest complaints, however, lie in the story and power-up acquisition process. Let’s be honest, giving Link a full speaking voice in The Legend of Zelda would be a terrible idea. Similarly, Samus should have never been given one in Metroid: Other M. The voice acting as a whole is terribly subpar with painful deliveries throughout the cutscenes. Samus is monotonous far too often and Anthony (the Remember Me guy) feels too frequently like a bad black stereotype. The only presentation I found bearable was Adam Malkovich, but I’m sure even he had objections to the other vocal portrayals, ladies and gentlemen. The voice acting issue is only compounded by the cliche story and dry writing. Samus delivers most of her thoughts in emotional, preachy monologue, which is probably the least imaginative way to deliver story information. In addition, the whole concept of conspiracy is rampant in the plot and the Metal Gear Solid-esque references are simply unbelievable. Just think of what the role two initials representing a character means. Surely the Metroid franchise could have concocted something more original. However, the most reprehensible decision that this game made in its story layout was how Samus acquired power-ups like her beams and super missiles. The pattern has always been that these would be rewards for defeating certain bosses. What if I told you that, barring a couple exceptions, Samus can unleash her entire arsenal at the beginning of the game and never loses this ability? The problem here lies in the fact that Samus’ relationship with Adam is so important to her that even though he is not her commanding officer, Samus is obeying his order to not use certain power-ups. That’s right, Samus needs to be given PERMISSION from Adam to use powers like the Super Missile. The fact that Samus Aran, independent bounty hunter, needs to be restrained by a simple command from her “father figure” is an abhorrent disgrace. It isn’t a game-breaking flaw, but it is one that Metroid fans everywhere will certainly despise.

The key here with all of these nitpicks is that they don’t seriously take away from what Metroid: Other M is. It is a game that takes risks and is successful on a technical level. Those who call it a “bad game” are only doing so out of preference for a first-person adventure style that they’ve grown so fond of. And while the story and voice acting are considerably weak, that’s not what Metroid games are about. The presentation is stellar, the gameplay creates a lot from the little it has to work with, and we aren’t being given another repetitive clone of a franchise that is dear to many of our hearts. Samus Aran may be naive and still hold on dearly to the baby Metroid from the storyline’s previous entry, but that isn’t what matters most. She still BATTLES like the Samus Aran we all know and love and that is what makes Metroid: Other M the solid entry in the franchise that it is.]]>
[Image: metroid_otherm_esrbtboxart_160w.jpg]


I had always questioned Metroid: Other M. Sure, as a Nintendo fan, I was consistently anticipating the title, as well as the new take Team Ninja would contribute to the franchise. However, I found myself wondering how cutscenes would play a role in the storytelling, how the shifting perspectives would enhance the experience, and how a 3D Metroid game could be controlled with a single Wii Remote. After playing up to the first boss at E3, I knew the game would be a good addition in the Metroid chronology, but how my demo ended left a bitter taste in my mouth. Finally, more than two months later and after a friend’s connections and my brother’s assistance, I can give my full, spoiler-free written review of Metroid: Other M for Wii.

The game does several things very well. The first of these that is immediately apparent is the visual presentation. The Wii has had several titles that have surpassed the “two Gamecubes duct-taped together” moniker (Galaxy 2, Brawl, and Monster Hunter Tri first come to mind), but Other M is by far the best title as far as graphics go on the system. True, the Wii is and will always be a standard definition console, but the entire game is presented in widescreen. While we played Other M on a 26” CRT TV, we kept wishing to play it on an HDTV to fully realize the graphic potential the developers put into each frame. I was particularly impressed by the seamlessness of the experience, as cutscenes and gameplay frequently blended together through clever transitions and hardly a noticeable change in graphic quality. The cutscenes themselves are directed very well, with camera angles and other such details crafted perfectly, which will really be a pleasure to view again in the game’s Theater Mode. Additionally, the problem of loading times that got on the nerves of Metroid Prime fans has seemingly been removed. It is certainly a visual achievement on the Wii to deliver such a continuous, visually stunning experience, and Metroid: Other M delivers splendidly.

Another accomplishment that Other M delivers on is the control scheme. It is important to note that one’s enjoyment of the controls is preferential and can be disliked for several reasons, but from a technical standpoint, the goal of controlling a 3D Metroid game with one remote is met as promised. With the Wii remote on its side, control is basic as the D-Pad moves Samus, while the 1 button shoots and the 2 button jumps. Additionally, Morph Ball mode can be entered and exited using the A button. The camera works very well in orienting itself and there is never a question of how the player should move Samus about the screen. Samus can also dodge attacks and initiate special kill shots with the D-Pad, which takes practice to perfect, but is handled ideally, given the limitations of the controller. The only flaws in this mode are that there are sometimes invisible walls and objects because of the camera’s orientation. Plus, details are sometimes masked due to the games overall darkness, but this can easily be corrected using the brightness settings on your TV. When the Wii remote is pointed at the screen, Samus can move her vision and lock onto objects with the B putton and can use missiles or other weapons with the A button, depending on if you are locked onto an object or not. However, your feet are rooted in place, so movement is only possible by switching to the sideways control again. Apparently, dodging is possible by shaking the Wii remote while in first person, but it is not instructed to you in-game and you will be too busy locking on and firing weapons that this quickly becomes an afterthought. The only overarching flaw to having two necessary methods of control is switching back and forth between them. Although the transition in-game is wonderfully precise and smooth, it is physically awkward to go back and forth between the two modes. There are also a lot of nitpicks to the controls that are mostly preferential that I will cover later, but even if one doesn’t like the control scheme, it cannot be denied that it is an overall successful experiment for the game. Too many titles these days rely solely on first and third-person perspectives, so to see this style is refreshing.

The gameplay is quick, flashy, and makes Samus look like the skilled bounty hunter that she is. As Samus looks very powerful on-screen, you feel brilliant inside as you control her with such a simplistic control design. While charging her Power Beam is rather slow (although it can be upgraded through items), when Samus dodges an attack, the charge becomes instantly full. This makes it easy to enact some of the stylish attacks that the bounty hunter can dish out, as enemies certainly become frequent and hostile. The difficulty curve is overall well-paced, as the beams available to Samus are stacked on top of each other and greatly improve in strength with each upgrade. Items locations are noted on the game’s map system with blue dots, but since the map lacks three-dimensional depth, it is still up to the player to puzzle-solve in order to find these upgrades. The bosses ramp up not only in difficulty, but also in recognition to past Metroid games, as fans will notices homages to Super Metroid, Metroid Fusion, and even Metroid II. There are seriously great things all around.

For the game as a whole, however, it is imperative to note that as a spiritual sequel to Super Metroid, gameplay is more akin to that title than it is to Metroid Prime. So let’s be clear, if you prefer the Prime Trilogy like I do, there are many small nitpicks that I shall elaborate on now. Enemies do not drop pickups like health or missiles when you defeat them, so adopting the strategy of “run if you can” often works better than “defeat every enemy in the room.” As a result of this, there are many “navigation stations” which heal you completely and reveal the next part of the map. You will find yourself needing these frequently though, because even though you can replenish your missiles at any time, health can only be replenished in the field when you are at a critical state. Even then, however, you can only be healed up to a certain point (item expansions allow a greater degree of health replenishment). This gameplay concept of “concentration” is bizarre one in itself, as well. When you hold the Wii remote upright and hold A, Samus recharges herself, but only if she remains untouched and she completes the recharge, instead of stopping partway. I mentioned the controller position changing awkwardness earlier, and this third position only compounds the confusion. It’s also interesting to quickly note that the amount of backtracking is immense, as we only got about 40% of items during our runthrough. Is it strange to anyone else that Metroid borrows the Legend of Zelda formula with Energy Parts, where it takes four of these items to make a full Energy Tank, in addition to acquiring full tanks? However, the game rewards completionists with an “irreplaceable item” quest that is a very unique take on the 100% concept.

The biggest complaints, however, lie in the story and power-up acquisition process. Let’s be honest, giving Link a full speaking voice in The Legend of Zelda would be a terrible idea. Similarly, Samus should have never been given one in Metroid: Other M. The voice acting as a whole is terribly subpar with painful deliveries throughout the cutscenes. Samus is monotonous far too often and Anthony (the Remember Me guy) feels too frequently like a bad black stereotype. The only presentation I found bearable was Adam Malkovich, but I’m sure even he had objections to the other vocal portrayals, ladies and gentlemen. The voice acting issue is only compounded by the cliche story and dry writing. Samus delivers most of her thoughts in emotional, preachy monologue, which is probably the least imaginative way to deliver story information. In addition, the whole concept of conspiracy is rampant in the plot and the Metal Gear Solid-esque references are simply unbelievable. Just think of what the role two initials representing a character means. Surely the Metroid franchise could have concocted something more original. However, the most reprehensible decision that this game made in its story layout was how Samus acquired power-ups like her beams and super missiles. The pattern has always been that these would be rewards for defeating certain bosses. What if I told you that, barring a couple exceptions, Samus can unleash her entire arsenal at the beginning of the game and never loses this ability? The problem here lies in the fact that Samus’ relationship with Adam is so important to her that even though he is not her commanding officer, Samus is obeying his order to not use certain power-ups. That’s right, Samus needs to be given PERMISSION from Adam to use powers like the Super Missile. The fact that Samus Aran, independent bounty hunter, needs to be restrained by a simple command from her “father figure” is an abhorrent disgrace. It isn’t a game-breaking flaw, but it is one that Metroid fans everywhere will certainly despise.

The key here with all of these nitpicks is that they don’t seriously take away from what Metroid: Other M is. It is a game that takes risks and is successful on a technical level. Those who call it a “bad game” are only doing so out of preference for a first-person adventure style that they’ve grown so fond of. And while the story and voice acting are considerably weak, that’s not what Metroid games are about. The presentation is stellar, the gameplay creates a lot from the little it has to work with, and we aren’t being given another repetitive clone of a franchise that is dear to many of our hearts. Samus Aran may be naive and still hold on dearly to the baby Metroid from the storyline’s previous entry, but that isn’t what matters most. She still BATTLES like the Samus Aran we all know and love and that is what makes Metroid: Other M the solid entry in the franchise that it is.]]> <![CDATA[Kingdom hearts Parody]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=517 Sun, 29 Aug 2010 02:42:43 +0000 http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=517 <![CDATA[The crossover NO ONE anticipated (those who claim to are DIRTY LIARS)]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=516 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 06:26:02 +0000 http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=516 DID THAT JUST HAPPEN!?

My money's on a Telltale Texas Hold 'Em sequel; guess we'll find out at PAX...]]> DID THAT JUST HAPPEN!?

My money's on a Telltale Texas Hold 'Em sequel; guess we'll find out at PAX...]]> <![CDATA[Yoshy Ryu's Everything]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=515 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:47:18 +0000 http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=515
My Sprites

G101 Alpha - Robotic Sonic fancharacter, low level edit.
Jerkedo Poscofsci - What is this I don't Even.. Low level edit.
Jet Plasma - Made this for a friend, low level edit.
**** Man - This is my character, K**e Man, he is a hyrbid of Power Range sprites and scratched poses.
Robo Mario This is the first sheet I ever made back when I started spriting in 1998.
Robo Luigi This is a recolor of the first sprite sheet I ever made.
Ruby 1 I made this for somebody, decent heavy editing.
Ruby 2 For someone, somewhat decent low level editing.
Yoshy Nytro 1 Hybrid, of my sonic fan character.
Yoshy Nytro 2 Scratch poses with edited heads and whatknot.
Yoshy Ryu Yamatoized More of my weird hybrid spriting with some editing.
Yoshy Ryu of DCC Heavy, heavy hybrid. Nearly all the poses are scratched but still in the style of the first edits of them I did back in 1998, kept revamping this sheet.
Yoshy Ryu Jocky Style Hybrid of a scratch style of spriting my friend came up with.
Yoshy Ryu Sprite Talk Fully scratched sprite sheets.
Yoshy Ryu [ISH] Edited sprites with a few scratched poses.

These are text bubble sheets- for those who don't have photoshop and don't know how to use GIMP/Paint.NET


White Speech Bubble Sprites - Custome speech bubbles, they're plain white.
Multi-Colored Speech Bubble Sprites - Custome speech bubbles, multi colored.

You guys like?

My Drawings

Yoshy Nytro Bio - This is pretty old, one of the first few drawings of my Sonic fan character.
Yoshy Ryu - Nose Manual - Just one of my drawings of Yoshy Ryu, skating.
Cloudy Feelings - A drawing of Yoshy Nytro and of Alice Fox. Alice belongs to herself. But I drew this.
Yoshy Ryu - Stairing Out - Just.. lost in thought I guess.
Yoshy Nytro - Huh - He just don't know what you look at 'em is all.
You know you wanna - A friend of mine makes me grab her ass.
J&% Box - How I Make monies?
Me, Myself, and I - All three characters based off myself; Yoshy Ryu, Yoshy Nytro, and K&^% Man.
K&^% Man - How I Freelance Admin.
Heroic K&^% Man - A different version of my character.
Alice Rain - A drawing representation of a song I made of the same name.
K&^% Man "Hard Balls" - His balls are hard.

My Music

Memories
Mystical Alice Rave
Angelic Alice
Passionate Alice
Ballet of Alice
Blossoming Alice
Midnight Alice

You can download the entire album here

And, of course, a very special song for Taksu~

Taksu's Trance]]>
My Sprites

G101 Alpha - Robotic Sonic fancharacter, low level edit.
Jerkedo Poscofsci - What is this I don't Even.. Low level edit.
Jet Plasma - Made this for a friend, low level edit.
**** Man - This is my character, K**e Man, he is a hyrbid of Power Range sprites and scratched poses.
Robo Mario This is the first sheet I ever made back when I started spriting in 1998.
Robo Luigi This is a recolor of the first sprite sheet I ever made.
Ruby 1 I made this for somebody, decent heavy editing.
Ruby 2 For someone, somewhat decent low level editing.
Yoshy Nytro 1 Hybrid, of my sonic fan character.
Yoshy Nytro 2 Scratch poses with edited heads and whatknot.
Yoshy Ryu Yamatoized More of my weird hybrid spriting with some editing.
Yoshy Ryu of DCC Heavy, heavy hybrid. Nearly all the poses are scratched but still in the style of the first edits of them I did back in 1998, kept revamping this sheet.
Yoshy Ryu Jocky Style Hybrid of a scratch style of spriting my friend came up with.
Yoshy Ryu Sprite Talk Fully scratched sprite sheets.
Yoshy Ryu [ISH] Edited sprites with a few scratched poses.

These are text bubble sheets- for those who don't have photoshop and don't know how to use GIMP/Paint.NET


White Speech Bubble Sprites - Custome speech bubbles, they're plain white.
Multi-Colored Speech Bubble Sprites - Custome speech bubbles, multi colored.

You guys like?

My Drawings

Yoshy Nytro Bio - This is pretty old, one of the first few drawings of my Sonic fan character.
Yoshy Ryu - Nose Manual - Just one of my drawings of Yoshy Ryu, skating.
Cloudy Feelings - A drawing of Yoshy Nytro and of Alice Fox. Alice belongs to herself. But I drew this.
Yoshy Ryu - Stairing Out - Just.. lost in thought I guess.
Yoshy Nytro - Huh - He just don't know what you look at 'em is all.
You know you wanna - A friend of mine makes me grab her ass.
J&% Box - How I Make monies?
Me, Myself, and I - All three characters based off myself; Yoshy Ryu, Yoshy Nytro, and K&^% Man.
K&^% Man - How I Freelance Admin.
Heroic K&^% Man - A different version of my character.
Alice Rain - A drawing representation of a song I made of the same name.
K&^% Man "Hard Balls" - His balls are hard.

My Music

Memories
Mystical Alice Rave
Angelic Alice
Passionate Alice
Ballet of Alice
Blossoming Alice
Midnight Alice

You can download the entire album here

And, of course, a very special song for Taksu~

Taksu's Trance]]> <![CDATA[Affiliates and Other M]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=512 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:53:05 +0000 http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=512 PLEASE let us know in this thread and we will consider (but cannot guarantee) your inclusion.

We will need from you: A 312 (wide) x 156 (tall) pixel image for your website/project/service and a URL for that image to redirect to. That's all!

If we accept, let us know what you will need from us for your page! We are flexible with any form of audio/visual advertisement.


Also, there is a particular Nintendo game that is within one week of release that is dear to many of our fans' hearts.

And thanks to SolidSnake120, we'll likely be able to stream most, if not all, of Metroid: Other M before its release next Tuesday! We are planning one of two times for Snake, SwordHunter, and I to play the game on SMYN's Stickam channel.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26th @ about 4:30 PM ET
-OR-
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29th @ about 10 AM ET

Stay tuned to our Twitter and this thread for more details! We understand completely if you wish to avoid spoilers, but we're trying to bring the optimal, fan-oriented gaming experience to you!]]> PLEASE let us know in this thread and we will consider (but cannot guarantee) your inclusion.

We will need from you: A 312 (wide) x 156 (tall) pixel image for your website/project/service and a URL for that image to redirect to. That's all!

If we accept, let us know what you will need from us for your page! We are flexible with any form of audio/visual advertisement.


Also, there is a particular Nintendo game that is within one week of release that is dear to many of our fans' hearts.

And thanks to SolidSnake120, we'll likely be able to stream most, if not all, of Metroid: Other M before its release next Tuesday! We are planning one of two times for Snake, SwordHunter, and I to play the game on SMYN's Stickam channel.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 26th @ about 4:30 PM ET
-OR-
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29th @ about 10 AM ET

Stay tuned to our Twitter and this thread for more details! We understand completely if you wish to avoid spoilers, but we're trying to bring the optimal, fan-oriented gaming experience to you!]]> <![CDATA[Should SamuraiPanda be the guest on Episode 69?]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=510 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:18:22 +0000 http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=510 <![CDATA[Inception]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=509 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 06:05:16 +0000 http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=509
Second favorite movie of the year (just behind Toy Story 3) so far for me.]]>
Second favorite movie of the year (just behind Toy Story 3) so far for me.]]> <![CDATA[The first SMYN Collaborative Story!]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=506 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:15:41 +0000 http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=506
It was another cool autumn day in Troy. School was in full swing for Swordy and Snake, and Youko was busy with film related items at his new job! The mundane morning tasks had been done, and all seemed normal. What they don't know, is this day will be anything but normal...]]>
It was another cool autumn day in Troy. School was in full swing for Swordy and Snake, and Youko was busy with film related items at his new job! The mundane morning tasks had been done, and all seemed normal. What they don't know, is this day will be anything but normal...]]> <![CDATA[Big list of people who would make great guests]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=505 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:04:00 +0000 http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=505
Note: Once I see which suggestions are really popular, I'll make a poll.

Who do you think would make a good guest on SMYN?

Here's just a few of my ramblings.

Linkara
-While he doesn't review video games, he is a part of the video game culture having made references to Pokemon, Sonic, Silent Hill, and other games in his comicbook reviews. He's a nice guy, and I think he would have great chemistry with Show Me your News.

Powerglove
-Video Game cover bands rarely get a mention on SMYN, and that's a real shame. Powerglove might be the most popular videogame cover band at the moment. However, I wouldn't suggest inviting them to the podcast right now, their current album is going to be a cartoon theme cover album, after that, they're going back to video games so that would be a great time to invite them on.]]>
Note: Once I see which suggestions are really popular, I'll make a poll.

Who do you think would make a good guest on SMYN?

Here's just a few of my ramblings.

Linkara
-While he doesn't review video games, he is a part of the video game culture having made references to Pokemon, Sonic, Silent Hill, and other games in his comicbook reviews. He's a nice guy, and I think he would have great chemistry with Show Me your News.

Powerglove
-Video Game cover bands rarely get a mention on SMYN, and that's a real shame. Powerglove might be the most popular videogame cover band at the moment. However, I wouldn't suggest inviting them to the podcast right now, their current album is going to be a cartoon theme cover album, after that, they're going back to video games so that would be a great time to invite them on.]]> <![CDATA[Episode 68 (08/21): Com in Cologne]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=504 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:00:32 +0000 http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=504 IN THIS EPISODE:
Gamescom, Bioshock Infinite, and Scott Pilgrim are discussed. Also, from Gamescom, new MvC3 characters, Portal 2 release date, Mass Effect 2 on PS3, and much more! Mailtime is also featured: what do the hosts have to say regarding high school advice? Youko and TheBuzzSaw break down the latest news from the gaming world! Easter Egg: YoukOmake - E3 First Night

DOWNLOAD:
http://www.showmeyournews.com/podcast/?p=313


I dunno, I felt kinda...off on today's show. Maybe it was my allergies clouding my head, maybe it was my overall lack of preparation (oh man, the show is THIS weekend?), or maybe it was that I just caught a terrible English error in the intro. Anyhow, it's a shorter episode than usual (72 minutes), but hopefully you learned something new!]]> IN THIS EPISODE:
Gamescom, Bioshock Infinite, and Scott Pilgrim are discussed. Also, from Gamescom, new MvC3 characters, Portal 2 release date, Mass Effect 2 on PS3, and much more! Mailtime is also featured: what do the hosts have to say regarding high school advice? Youko and TheBuzzSaw break down the latest news from the gaming world! Easter Egg: YoukOmake - E3 First Night

DOWNLOAD:
http://www.showmeyournews.com/podcast/?p=313


I dunno, I felt kinda...off on today's show. Maybe it was my allergies clouding my head, maybe it was my overall lack of preparation (oh man, the show is THIS weekend?), or maybe it was that I just caught a terrible English error in the intro. Anyhow, it's a shorter episode than usual (72 minutes), but hopefully you learned something new!]]> <![CDATA[Pokemon Black]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=503 Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:08:03 +0000 http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=503
It tells the story of a bootleg Pokemon game called "Pokemon: Black Version".

You can read the story (with a fictitious ending) in the form of a visual novel if you have the means to emulate DS games with this ROM, which was made in response to the story. Unless you can play this on an actual DS, one part of the ROM will not have the intended effect. The entire story is there. I highly recommend these means.

For those of you who cannot emulate DS games, you can read the original story at this location, and learn the twisted tale of what is apparently the only copy of this bootleg game.

And of course, with the internet being the place that it is, a project is in motion to recreate the game, unfortunately in FireRed due to the limits of technology.

The entire story is, of course, an obvious fake, but that doesn't make it any less exciting.]]>
It tells the story of a bootleg Pokemon game called "Pokemon: Black Version".

You can read the story (with a fictitious ending) in the form of a visual novel if you have the means to emulate DS games with this ROM, which was made in response to the story. Unless you can play this on an actual DS, one part of the ROM will not have the intended effect. The entire story is there. I highly recommend these means.

For those of you who cannot emulate DS games, you can read the original story at this location, and learn the twisted tale of what is apparently the only copy of this bootleg game.

And of course, with the internet being the place that it is, a project is in motion to recreate the game, unfortunately in FireRed due to the limits of technology.

The entire story is, of course, an obvious fake, but that doesn't make it any less exciting.]]> <![CDATA[Tried Xbox 360's Kinect today. My thoughts...]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=502 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 04:15:49 +0000 http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=502
A year has passed since then, and a disappointing press conference and a name change later, I finally got to try out this hardware and I have to say that I was really disappointed. Yes, I do still believe that Kinect has the potential to be a pivotal step in interactive gaming but from what I experienced I just wasn't sold at all.

The game on display at the mall was Kinect Adventures which from what I read already received some pretty bad press. I figured Id try it for myself anyway and I was able to see some good, but that was amongst a lot of bad. The controls were pretty laggy, there was a bit of delay between the movements Id make and the movements in game. Im sure theres a reason but at the same time it kinda takes you out of the experience. Also it seemed kinda buggy imo. The movements on screen were pretty choppy and I was concerned that it could be a problem for future games.

The game overall was boring. Not much to say in that dept. It just wasnt very fun. It required a lot of extra movement that i felt wasnt very necessary for a serious gaming experience but then again, Kinect IS trying to capture the Wii audience. I couldnt help remembering when people thought you would look dumb playing the Wii but playing Kinect makes you look dumb on a whole new level.

Overall my first experience with Kinect was disappointing. I really wish there was more that would take advantage of the interesting uses of Kinect, but with knock off of Wii/DS games and tons of games aimed at the causal audience, I cant say that Im looking forward to buying Kinect.

Maybe it will take a certain game to bring out its potential, like an Alan Wake/Heavy Rain type of experience that will immerse the gamer into the world like other systems cant. Maybe slight but solid use in an established game like Mass Effect 3 will turn my opinion back around. For the time being though, I cant see hardcore gamers taking Kinect very seriously...]]>
A year has passed since then, and a disappointing press conference and a name change later, I finally got to try out this hardware and I have to say that I was really disappointed. Yes, I do still believe that Kinect has the potential to be a pivotal step in interactive gaming but from what I experienced I just wasn't sold at all.

The game on display at the mall was Kinect Adventures which from what I read already received some pretty bad press. I figured Id try it for myself anyway and I was able to see some good, but that was amongst a lot of bad. The controls were pretty laggy, there was a bit of delay between the movements Id make and the movements in game. Im sure theres a reason but at the same time it kinda takes you out of the experience. Also it seemed kinda buggy imo. The movements on screen were pretty choppy and I was concerned that it could be a problem for future games.

The game overall was boring. Not much to say in that dept. It just wasnt very fun. It required a lot of extra movement that i felt wasnt very necessary for a serious gaming experience but then again, Kinect IS trying to capture the Wii audience. I couldnt help remembering when people thought you would look dumb playing the Wii but playing Kinect makes you look dumb on a whole new level.

Overall my first experience with Kinect was disappointing. I really wish there was more that would take advantage of the interesting uses of Kinect, but with knock off of Wii/DS games and tons of games aimed at the causal audience, I cant say that Im looking forward to buying Kinect.

Maybe it will take a certain game to bring out its potential, like an Alan Wake/Heavy Rain type of experience that will immerse the gamer into the world like other systems cant. Maybe slight but solid use in an established game like Mass Effect 3 will turn my opinion back around. For the time being though, I cant see hardcore gamers taking Kinect very seriously...]]> <![CDATA[Commercial 1 [Affiliates Soon]]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=501 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 02:17:14 +0000 http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=501 AWESOME.


YouTube Link


Download the audio version here: http://www.showmeyournews.com/podcast/au...bumper.mp3


We'll be making contacts for affiliates soon, at least by the next episode. Until then, I'd love to hear feedback on the video. If people don't check us out after seeing this...shame on them.]]> AWESOME.


YouTube Link


Download the audio version here: http://www.showmeyournews.com/podcast/au...bumper.mp3


We'll be making contacts for affiliates soon, at least by the next episode. Until then, I'd love to hear feedback on the video. If people don't check us out after seeing this...shame on them.]]> <![CDATA[Japan-Only Games that Deserve Localization]]> http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=500 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 18:34:53 +0000 http://www.showmeyournews.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=500 similar thread on another website, so I decided to do so here.

What Japan-Only Games do you want localized?

Use this thread to discuss it. That's all there is to it.

Edit: It's really sad that I have nearly 100 posts, yet this is the first thread that I've ever started here.]]> similar thread on another website, so I decided to do so here.

What Japan-Only Games do you want localized?

Use this thread to discuss it. That's all there is to it.

Edit: It's really sad that I have nearly 100 posts, yet this is the first thread that I've ever started here.]]>