Music is an incredibly important part of the games that we play. It creates ambiance, heightens emotions during powerful scenes, and can pump you up for epic feats of badassery. Whether or not you actively pay attention to that music, you would absolutely notice if it was no longer present. Video games need music to […]
So “Sleeping Dogs” is super great. It came out just last week, and I love it. It might be my favorite game I’ve played all year (though that isn’t saying much). I’ve never, ever played a game after beating it to find all the collectibles and to complete it 100%, but I just might with […]
The word “Umami” is of Japanese origin, but it’s used worldwide for identifying our fifth taste. Umami – along with sweet, salty, bitter, and sour – helps us enjoy our food. Unlike our other tastes, which populate distinct sections of our tongue, umami is present everywhere on our tongue. Umami isn’t palatable on its own… […]
Turns out, the Neo Geo is only mostly dead: Game distributor Tommo said today that it will sell the Neo Geo X Gold Entertainment System beginning December 6. The $200 machine will come packed with twenty pre-installed Neo Geo games from the 16-bit era, including Fatal Fury Special, Samurai Shodown II, Metal Slug and The […]
Well, hello there, smart and attractive person! Welcome to Control Freaks, the editorial wing of Legacy Control. You know that really funny webcomic you might have seen on your way in? It’s about three panels long with two guys and talking rabbit. If you’re looking for interesting, insightful, and down-to-earth commentary on gaming and nerd […]