Variety is the theme of today's Community Spotlight. We take a look at Disney's further venture into gaming with Epic Mickey, why video game award shows might not be the best idea, and how RPG Maker might stand a chance in this current generation of networking consoles.
Travis McReynolds continues his adventures in Japan with a stop at the Square Enix store, while Frank Anderson capitalizes on Brütal Legend's success in order to give a shout out to the underrated Canadian band, Anvil.
Lance wraps things up with his Twitterview of J. Cosmo Cohen.
What Does it Mean When Mickey Chooses Games Over Films?
By Jeffrey Michael Grubb
Disney's updating their image. With the acquisition of Marvel, the company shows a desire to move beyond their obsession with various princesses and play to the interests of boys as well. Where does Mickey Mouse fit in all of this? Disney's revamp comes with another surprising twist -- a return to Mickey's platforming days in the curiously named Epic Mickey.
For people born before a certain date, videogames don't translate to their hearts the way film does. Videogames speak to us, but people who grew up with the movie theater as the great escapist destination still have a hard time accepting that games can express feelings and emotions in a very real way.
