Posts Tagged ‘2009 year in review’
The Surprises of 2009
Reflecting back on 2009, we found that it was a really great year for gaming. Not only did we see the return of beloved franchises and a resurgence in classic gameplay styles, but some games we originally hadn’t been following or maybe just didn’t hear much about ended up being amazing.
So take a look at our biggest surprises of 2009 and let us know in the comments what yours were.
Biggest Letdowns of 2009
By just about anyone’s measure 2009 was an amazing year, but that doesn’t mean that the year didn’t have its fair share of letdowns. Now that the year is over, we thought we would take a moment to look back at the games that rode in on a wave of hype and rode off into the bargain bin. So here they are in all their mediocre glory: the biggest letdowns of the year.
The Top 10 Best Videogame Soundtracks of 2009
"A very subjective list."
Some really fantastic soundtracks came out this year. There’s no way I could write about all of them, so I’ve chosen my ten favorites to share. I’m only counting soundtracks of games that were released in North America in 2009 (sorry, Bayonetta). As music is very subjective, these are just my personal picks.
Is you favorite not in the list? Let us know in the comments!
Stay Tuned for 2009 In Review
It’s that time of year again, that being the end! 2009 had its ups and downs and we’re going to take you through them in a series of upcoming articles. In the coming weeks, expect to see our staff picks for Game of the Year as well as a look at the disappointments, soundtracks, and surprises the year offered. Stay tuned!
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Videogame Jam of the Day Latest Podcast- Barrel Roll #169 - "Panda Games Are Their Own Genre" December 24, 2012After a brief hiatus, the Barrel Roll podcast is back to their old tricks. Jesse, Jonah, Wes, and Adam Milecki return for an in depth discussion of the burgeoning panda genre and what it brings to the table. Jonah finally dips into Tokyo Jungle to try out its panda-related DLC. Jesse fights pandas with increasingly elaborate costumes in Tekken Tag Tournament […]
