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Bringing Back “Nintendo Hard”
With the release of Mega Man 9, the proof is now in the pudding that a video game whose flagship feature is challenging gameplay rather than high-definition graphical eye candy can find its place in today’s market. With this and so many classic titles still finding audience in the current generation, is this more than just a trend of retro-chic? Or are we witnessing the return of “Nintendo Hard”?
So, I’m kind of a gaming nerd. And I hunt music like zebra on the African plains. So when I come across the fusion of the two, I can’t help but smile. And by smile, I mean nerd out in my headphones in public places and periodically force people on the metro to enjoy my true geek music. And right now, you are on my metro-car, so listen to this. And, no, I’m not the one that smells like pee.