Last year during UPickVG IV, we introduced a really fun game mechanic to our game-a-thon: Mystery Games. We had no idea how well it would go over. Would people hate it? After all, the name of our fundraiser is “U-Pick…” as in, YOU pick the games we play on air. What fun is picking if… Read More »
[Editor’s note: In honor of Tail of the Sun being the first game to EVER have a successful write-in campaign on our games poll, and thus ending up on UPickVG 5’s Available Games List, we decided to let our guard down and allow Grant to write another one of his “game reviews,” this one about… Read More »
This is a good game. A good, serious, quality, fun game. No need to make jokes here. This game takes itself very seriously, with plenty of realistic weapons. The highly detailed costumes are constantly impressive. And uh, there’s co-op, so we can yell at each other for your amusement. [Editors Note: And you can donate… Read More »
I love Jackie Chan. Remember that time when he was in The Legend of Drunken Master? Or when he got to hang out with Chris Tucker? Well, he was also in this PS1 game. Someone kidnaps his grandpa so Jackie goes on an adventure to save… Read More »
[Editor’s Note: While the rest of us were busy doing important preparing-for-the-charity-marathon-that’s-only-two-weeks-away things, Grant snuck in here and wrote another one of his “reviews.” Once again, we’re terribly sorry, and would like to apologize in advance.] Steel Battalion has 40 buttons, two giant flight sticks, and three foot pedals. I have enough mental capacity to… Read More »
Your requests have been heard, the votes are in, and now the UPickVG IV list of available games is finally here! Below you will find all the possible games that we may play in the 48-hour-long video game marathon that starts on June 12th. But remember, we’ll only play a game if you donate for… Read More »
You are super hyped for UPickVG IV, the upcoming 48-hour-long video game marathon where you get to pick the games that are played. You’ve requested games that you want to see, you’ve been voting on all those requested games to solidify their inclusion, and you’re shoving gobs of money into a special savings account just… Read More »
[Editor’s Note: Grant wanted to write a review of an N64 game, “Dual Heroes,” and we let him. We apologize profusely for the following “review.”] We played Dual Heroes. I don’t think I learned anything about this terrible game. Let’s have a butt contest instead: