Category Archives: Video Game Nonsense

Good God, if it’s a blog update, then that can only mean …

Posted on November 15, 2011 by The Idle

Yep.  Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 came out today.  You can stay tuned to Chainsaw Buffet for more of my thoughts on the game itself, but in the meantime, enjoy this Day 1 combo video. Share on Facebook

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Revisionist History: Gunstar Heroes

Posted on May 6, 2011 by The Idle

Greetings, oft-neglected readers! The Idle is back with a few new tricks up its sleeve, most notably, a brand-spankin’ new video capture device.  While this video hardly shows the quality of video I’m capable of producing now, it is a … Continue reading →

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First Impressions: Marvel vs Capcom 3

Posted on March 3, 2011 by The Idle

Okay, okay.  I know the game’s been out for over two weeks now, and I’m just now getting around to making this post I promised you last week.  But come on, I’m a busy guy, as you all know, and … Continue reading →

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Marvel vs Capcom 3 Combo Experiments: The Zero Buster

Posted on February 18, 2011 by The Idle

So, after doing my “No Assist, No Meter, No X-Factor?  No Problem!” video, I received a very poignant question from “DarkSonicSpear” on YouTube.  The question?  “Why not use a charge shot to extend the combo?”  Why not indeed?  The answer, … Continue reading →

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Marvel vs Capcom 3 Day 1 Combo Experimentation

Posted on February 16, 2011 by The Idle

Well, as promised, here’s the first true bit of content for the Idle’s massive Mvc3 coverage (well, massive for this site, at least).  In case you’re wondering, this isn’t the only place this info is found since, well, this site … Continue reading →

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Here’s What I’ve Got

Posted on February 15, 2011 by The Idle

Looks like everything I need for some big-time Marvel vs Capcom 3 coverage, right?  Early next week, you can expect an epic “First Impressions” post. Why next week?  Well, two major reasons.  First, and most important, is that I’ve not … Continue reading →

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Chainsaw Buffet Interviews Jessica Straus

Posted on February 13, 2011 by The Idle

Well, in what was a big thrill for me personally (for reasons that should be obvious to anyone who regularly reads this blog), I and my friends over at Chainsaw Buffet had the opportunity to interview Jessica Straus (Super Street … Continue reading →

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Leaked Footage of Galactus Boss Fight in Marvel vs Capcom 3

Posted on January 31, 2011 by The Idle

The game is called Marvel vs Capcom 3:  Fate of Two Worlds, right?  And last time I checked, Galactus eats worlds.  So what better way to end an epic fight for two worlds than fighting a guy who is trying … Continue reading →

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More Marvel vs Capcom 3 Characters: Hsein-Ko and Sentinel

Posted on January 27, 2011 by The Idle

Well, with less than three weeks to go, we finally have confirmation of the oft-rumored additions of Hsein-Ko from Darkstalkers and Sentinel from X-Men. It’s been a while since Hsein-Ko’s made an appearance in an honest-to-goodness AAA title, so I … Continue reading →

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Galgun: The Greatest Game Ever? (Mild NSFW Material)

Posted on January 26, 2011 by The Idle

I come from a generation that remembers the light gun arcade games fondly, as I’m sure do many of you, my fellow Idlers.  So, with those halcyon days in mind, allow me to introduce you to the glory that is … Continue reading →

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