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Layton writes about games, proofreads for fun and profit, works for a newspaper, plays in a band, cheers for the Utah Jazz and Real Salt Lake, dreams about Tetris, looks for love in all the wrong places, and swears he isn't from the planet Melmac.
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Movies based on video games are horrible. Now Hollywood wants to make one based on Shadow of the Colossus. Here's a bit of helpful advice: Use the game's soundtrack.
Friday, May 25, 2012 |
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We asked the Bitmob community for articles about Diablo III, and like an end-of-act boss dropping epic loot, you delivered. Read on for our collection.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 |
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In this week's Community Spotlight, we take Dragon's Dogma for a test flight, examine the future of professional gaming, hit the track for an F-Zero 3DS fan trailer, and more. Helmets on for safety, everyone.
Saturday, May 19, 2012 |
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The music of the Legend of Zelda series has seen more than its fair share of remixes in a number of different genres. But post-rock? That's a musical style that even the intrepid Link hasn't explored...until now.
Friday, May 18, 2012 |
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Ho, travelers! Before you venture far from Tristram's gates, heed my words. Because every warrior needs words of guidance, and Bitmob wants you to write them about Diablo III.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 |
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In this week's Community Spotlight, we look at the precursor to Journey and Flower, listen to some of last year's best soundtracks, visit the realm of Neverwinter, and do science. (Lemons not included.)
Saturday, May 12, 2012 |
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If you plan on playing Lord of the Rings Online or Dungeons & Dragons Online in the near future, you'll be hearing music that came to life by way of composer Chance Thomas' brain...mixed metaphors and all.
Friday, May 11, 2012 |
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Our latest Bitmob Wants You collection is all about your backlog. How did our community members do with their piles of shame? Read on and find out.
Wednesday, May 09, 2012 |
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In this week's Community Spotlight, we go hands-on with Guild Wars 2, continue our quest in Shadow of the Colossus, make a wish list for Elder Scrolls Online, and more. Warm up your Thu'um and read on.
Saturday, May 05, 2012 |
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Quick: Name the NES game with the best soundtrack. Here's the catch, though: You can't mention anything from the Mario, Zelda, Metroid, Mega Man, or Castlevania series. Stumped? Here are five lesser-known favorites.
Friday, May 04, 2012 |
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Check out Bitmob's most-read community articles for April 2012. Did you make the list?
Wednesday, May 02, 2012 |
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In this week's Community Spotlight, we check in with our 3D-artist-in-residence, operate on the world of Skyrim, speculate on the next generation of consoles, and join in the Western-vs.-Japanese developer debate. Read on!
Saturday, April 28, 2012 |
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Lots of games have great original soundtracks. But few have mastered the art of uniting licensed music with gameplay to create a new experience. Here are a few titles that do just that.
Friday, April 27, 2012 |
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"The smart money says you're right, Justin. Still...just in case. :)"
About 3 hours ago
"Of course, just because a film is greenlit and has a director attached doesn't mean it will definitely get made. This may all be a moot point by the end. But yes, let us celebrate the lack of Uwe."
About 3 hours ago
"Yeah, that's fair. A re-arrangement wouldn't be out of the question. But I want those melodies -- and more importantly, that tone and feeling -- retained."
About 3 hours ago
"It's what I do, good sir. "
Friday, May 18, 2012
"Sorry about the blurry cell-phone pics. I didn't have a better camera on me. But thanks for reading! :)"
Sunday, May 13, 2012
"Kirby's Adventure had an excellent soundtrack. You do indeed win, sir.
I'm less familiar with Turbo Grafx games (and this list was specifically about the NES), but I'll have to check it out. "
Monday, May 07, 2012
"Captain Skyhawk is a GREAT choice, Jonathan. Well spotted. "
Saturday, May 05, 2012
"Clicking on the tag nets you two results: this article, and another I wrote. So, yes. :)"
Friday, May 04, 2012
"Ha! I thought you were making a deliberate point. Like, "All else is irrelevant. CHRONO TRIGGER, BITCHES."
I mean, I wouldn't necessarily disagree. :)"
Friday, May 04, 2012
"Happy to help, bro. "
Friday, May 04, 2012
"Interesting picks! (And nice psyche-out on using Sword & Sworcery in your banner image, then not mentioning it at all.) "
Friday, May 04, 2012
"Hooray, a new MtM post! Nice to meet you, brother. "
Monday, April 30, 2012
