Life Through The Pixel Glass-03/07/2013

o we’re aware that LTTPG is late again but with good reason. March is going to be one of the busiest months for us this entire year ladies and germs. March is one of the biggest months for releases between Tomb Raider, Mirrors of Fate, Sim City, Gears of War: Judgment, Bioshock Infinite, Pandora’s Tower, and so many more, it’s a bit much folks. On top of all of that, We have Penny Arcade Expo East and the Game Developer’s Conference coming up side by side so we’re gearing up for a big month of coverage. With that said, let’s just jump into the latest offerings in this week’s LTTPG, hope y’all enjoy!

Continuing the trend of sharing some of the most unique fashion that’s been inspired by video games, we take a look at some awesome cufflinks. There are different sets between the NES to the Xbox 360 and the surprisingly sharp image resolution speaks volumes of the quality in their craft. The symmetry to their controller counterpart as far as button position and d-pad placement matches the elegant tone that’s trying to be captured when you wear these bad boys (seriously, they managed to this with a Genesis controller really well even). You can purchase a set for yourself here at their etsy page and get snazzy.

Fangamer is one of those myriad forces in enthusiast video game websites when it comes to content. Between articles and podcasts, Fangamer even has a store for custom crafts, and one of the most famous crafts they have to offer are the 10-Doh Mini Figurines. Each of these figures is sold in mystery packs Gashapon-style in a pack of four with over sixteen total designs available so far. Be sure to check them out for the awesome price of $10 a pack and display them proudly on your shelf.

If mainstream triple A games are mostly associated with first-person shooters than indie titles would draw the same sort of distinction by the number of platformer available from independent studios. We’ve argued that the genre is one of the most timeless examples of design if utilized correctly but most have not delivered up to the par of modern game design standards and yet still capitalize on the fine points of the genre formula. The next two Kickstarter projects hope to deliver an adrenaline shot to the saturated market of independently developed side-scrolling platformers.

The Adventures of Dash tries to set itself apart by applying a myriad of platforming segments with their own sets of rules and formulas through that’s justified by the context that the young hero Dash, is a narcoleptic; who dreams some epic shit. The premise of controlling Dash through his everyday life, whether it would be going to school or playing outside with friends being suddenly interrupted by a dream that’s made of one of three scenarios adds a depth of surprise, and the potential of the concept looks genuinely grounded to be a hit. Robotoki has secured as of writing this, a little over $20,000 in funding with 26 days to go. If you’re looking to fund a genuine platformer with a real sense of charm, then we recommend that you start here.

Indie developer Uncade, is looking to deliver more classic platforming but instead of changing the direct elements of the platforming; it expands with rouge-like stages instead. Another Castle stars Andy, a hapless dude who keeps struggling to find his girlfriend through endless worlds and castles. Not only do the stages themselves randomize with every playthough but so the stage overworlds themselves, with an assortment of items and different bosses to fight and conquer; Another Castle is taking the same route Binding of Isaac did with the Legend of Zelda formula but instead is applying it to a 2D side-scrolling platformer. With various formats of availability, including the Wii U, Uncade has a modest budget to hit the mark. We personally recommend this project for those looking for a fresh platformer that will stand out among the market and wish the best that the project will garner enough support to hit its stretch goals to perfect the full vision Uncade has for it.

The sheer amount of gaming enthusiast content on the internet from hobbyist or freelance content producers is almost endless in the gran scope of it. Every year there are fewer outlets or websites that standout enough to where they could make a strong impression for anyone to return and follow their future work.

Leftover culture review is a criminally underrated video game review web-show that’s also trying to span out in delivering editorial on its website. The production value and candor of show host, Bruiser, is refreshing in the fact that it is informative and genuinely charismatic and entertaining in its delivery as opposed to nonsensical theatrics. The subject material is really obscure as it ranges anywhere from Guardian Heroes to the Atari Jaguar’s library and if any of you are still kind of iffy on those particular subjects then look no further than this awesome program. Be sure to check them out at their website here and follow them on their respective social networking profiles.

Arcades are inching closer and closer to death in the states but no one can ever deny the nostalgia and lover they may have had for their favorite game when they were younger. This blog has collected a sizable archive of arcade flyers from the eighties to current releases through a wide range of regions. Battletoads, check. How about that obscure Hook arcade, add another check. Even Ninja Baseball Bat Man, yes, there’s bewildering check on the list as well. Have fun and get lost in the expansive archive.