Classic Gamer Brain Update and Notes

A few notes:

1. Our friends over at Classic Gamer Brain have opened up a forum over the holidays. It's a bit sparse right now, but give it time to establish itself. I've already signed up (I'm Myles, obviously) and you should as well. At the very least it will give anyone who wants some intimate video game conversation a place to cool their heels in between posts.

2. As for posting, you'll notice the "Continue" link now at the end of all our posts. It's my feeble attempt to create expandable summaries so you can browse through out articles much more quickly. I can't really claim HTML to my geek repertoire, so 1) to avoid the "Continue" link being on every single article, I personally insert it in, which means it will still be present in the full article versions and 2) apparently it's at war with Apple because Bryant's posts refuse to behave. Any experienced advice is welcome

3. Speaking of Bryant. He's taken ill, which has rendered him completely and utterly useless (as well as making him act as if he were on his deathbed). Send him "Get Well" wishes...or ridicule him into angry tirades, which basically consists of him ending every sentence with your name to indicate he's be serious.\. That's what I do.

Posted by Myles Griffin at 11:32 AM 0 comments    

In The Beginning...

Shoryuken! is a blog about video games.

There goes about 75% of you right now.

The remaining 25% of you, I'm sure, are eager to read the latest in video game news, rumors, and gossip. Yeah. About that. You won't really find that here.

...and there goes another 24%.

Why, hello there 1%! I'm Myles. My cohorts and I will be delivering articles involving video games and the culture surrounding it. If you've read this far, then you likely have a similar curiosity or passion for video games...or you're really fucking bored (Yes, we swear. A lot. Deal.). Forgive the aesthetics, we're still working that out.

Now, come closer. I speak of video games...and I have beer.

Shoryuken! is a reprieve from the detrimental environment of most message boards. A place for video game conversation that's made up of a little bit more than deemings that something "sux" or "ownz." Anyone can offer a one-word review or pontificate over a zinger to tear down a game, but it's more often than not an attempt to look good in front of internet peers (or to agitate them).

We at Shoryuken! hope to spark a little life into video game conversation. There are dozens of news and rumor sites, but very few that really encourage thought about gaming. More often than not, people attempt impress their opinion upon you with their reviews.

We will too, don't you worry!

But most importantly, we want those who take the time to read what we have to say to respond. To engage themselves in conversation with those who love video games as much as you do.

Right now, the blog format suits our needs best. The future may hold a more legitamate website, or even our own *gulp* message board.

Until then, Shoryuken! as it is works for us just fine. Welcome to Shoryuken!

Press Start!

Posted by Myles Griffin at 4:06 PM 2 comments