Another week is behind us, ladies and gentlemen. And while I may have skipped last week’s Retro Wrap-Up in favor of going on vacation to the beach, I’m back to celebrate today in style! This week’s Wrap-Up features the most iconic mothers in gaming. Think of it as my unique way of wishing each and every one of you a happy Mother’s Day. I tried not to go the obvious route (I’m looking at you, Cooking Mama) and pick games where the protagonist’s mother (or antagonist’s, in the case of a certain pick!) played a key role at some point in the story, or throughout the entire journey.
I wonder if you guys can figure out why exactly I made some of the choices I did! In the spirit of motherly love, the oprainfall Retro Commercial Research Team—me—brings you great TV moments that should yield memories of Mom here in the United States and across the globe (because why not be special for once?)
Here are the highlights from this past week:
REVIEWS:
- Blazblue: Chrono Phantasma | Nathan Stiles
- Grinsia | Guy Rainey
- Mega Man 6 | Justin Guillou
- Mega Man 7 | Tyler Lubben
ORIGINAL CONTENT YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS:
- Smashing Saturdays! Week 27: May 5-9, 2014
- Opinion: Kill la Kill: Incredibly Sexist or Incredibly Feminist?
- LAST CALL FOR FUNDING: Heart Forth, Alicia; Echoes of Eridu; and More
- READERS’ PICK: Most Wanted Game Boy Advance Games for Virtual Console
- The Downpour Podcast Episode 48
(Episode 49 is coming tomorrow!)
THIS WEEK’S BIGGEST NEWS:
- Atlus Releases Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne on PSN
- Pokémon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire Announced
- Nintendo Issues New Tomodachi Life Statement
- Omega Quintet, Compile Heart’s Newest Game, Revealed
- Atelier Rorona Plus Western Release Confirmed
- Press Release: XSEED Games Confirms Senran Kagura Shinovi Versus to Bounce onto PlayStation Vita this Fall
- Press Release: Moon Chronicles Launching Next Week on Nintendo eShop
- Ynnis Interactive Launches Kickstarter for Shiness RPG
Do you have any awesome ideas for the retro commercials I should try to find next time? Email [email protected] or send a tweet. Of course, you can always let me know in the comments below!
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