Rest In Peace Satoru Iwata

"On my business card, I am a corporate president. In my mind, I am a game developer. But in my heart, I am a gamer."
     - from Satoru Iwata's keynote at the 2005 Game Developer's Conference

Satoru Iwata was just on my computer screen presenting upcoming titles for Nintendo’s products. He seemed happy while in human or puppet form. He was doing what he loved, talking about video games, and was as optimistic as anyone could be when doing what they love. This made the sudden news of his passing even more jarring.  This was the first death in gaming that has seemingly shocked and saddened everyone in this huge yet strangely tiny community. Regardless of your platform or genre allegiances, it’s impossible to not miss a legend when their light is extinguished too soon. This was the case with Satoru Iwata.

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#GamerGate: Righteous Crusade Or DudeBro Creepiness

I took some time off after a successful Summer Of 8-Bit and return to something called #GamerGate. I was under the impression that the hashtag was created under noble intentions, but later discovered that it was nothing more than a ruse created by 4Chan users, scumbags, and trolls to harass a female game developer.

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The Summer Of 8-Bit 3.0 (Finale): Mega Man 3

Today's video takes a look at Mega Man 3.

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The Summer Of 8-Bit 3.0: Ninja Gaiden III

Today's video takes a look at Ninja Gaiden III.

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The Summer Of 8-Bit 3.0: The Adventure Of Link

Today's video takes a look at Zelda II.

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The Summer Of 8-Bit 3.0: Ghosts 'N Goblins

Today's video takes a look at Ghosts 'N Goblins.

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The Summer Of 8-Bit 3.0: Recca

Today's video takes a look at Recca.

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The Summer Of 8-Bit 3.0: Twin Eagle

Today's video takes a look at Twin Eagle.

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The Summer Of 8-Bit 3.0: Super C

Today's video takes a look at Super C.

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The Summer Of 8-Bit 3.0: The Zapper

Today's video takes a look at The Zapper.

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