HomeHomehttp://pixelatedsausage.com/home/2010-07-01T13:49:01ZSquarespaceClub Nintendo 2010 Platinum and Gold Rewards revealedhttp://pixelatedsausage.com/home/club-nintendo-2010-platinum-and-gold-rewards-revealed.htmlMarc Kusnierz2010-07-01T13:20:00Z2010-07-01T13:20:00Z

I wasn't a Club Nintendo Platinum member in 2009 - I wasn't even a Gold member - but I have managed to reach this somewhat sad (?) status in 2010 and I am quite the happy camper. The Club Nintendo year has officially ended and the rewards for both Platinum and Gold members are live for redemption.

2009 saw a Mario hat or a Doc Louis downloadable game for Platinum members and a calendar for Gold members. I will say, I was a bit jealous of the Mario hat despite not being his biggest fan. I don't know why, but there was just something cool about it. But, if I had to choose between hitting the Platinum status in 2009 or 2010; I would choose 2010 in a heartbeat. 2010 Platinum members will be rewarded with a statuette featuring all the classic Mario characters. It's simply awesome and something I actually wouldn't mind placing on a shelf for all to see.]]>

Review: Snoopy Flying Acehttp://pixelatedsausage.com/home/review-snoopy-flying-ace.htmlMarc Kusnierz2010-06-13T11:15:00Z2010-06-13T11:15:00Z

Snoopy Flying Ace is the best arcade air combat game since Crimson Skies. And, it may actually be better. Don't let the Peanuts license scare you off; Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and all of their friends have little to do with the actual game. You may find a tad more enjoyment if you are a Peanuts fan, but coming from someone who couldn't care less about the license (aka moi), the game is just pure fun.

Flying Ace does play very similar to the old Crimson Skies games, but I actually believe it plays better; however, I haven't played a Crimson Skies game in quite some time. The controls are easy to learn and yes, easy to master. It is really nice to see a flight game with controls that don't get overly complicated with controller inputs that don't feel natural; Dark Void says, "howdy partner." Please don't ask why Dark Void talks with a southern twist.]]>

Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition (XBLA) Reviewhttp://pixelatedsausage.com/home/zeno-clash-ultimate-edition-xbla-review.htmlMarc Kusnierz2010-05-08T14:15:00Z2010-05-08T14:15:00Z

Zeno Clash: Ultimate Edition is not new – it released for PC over a year ago without the “Ultimate” tagline – but it just came out on XBLA with extra content and it is unique if nothing else. Zeno Clash is a first-person brawler/shooter with the teeter-totter tipping in the direction of brawling. The Ultimate Edition adds new modes and weapons, but the thing that drew me in was nothing new; the art style is both beautiful and disturbing.]]>

XBL Indies: Puzzwords Reviewhttp://pixelatedsausage.com/home/xbl-indies-puzzwords-review.htmlMarc Kusnierz2010-04-19T20:35:00Z2010-04-19T20:35:00Z

  • Game: Puzzwords
  • Developer: Mr Brian
  • Price: 80MS Points ($1.00)
  • Release Date: 6/7/2009

Puzzwords is a puzzle game with words. Could I be any more obvious? Probably not, but I am just trying to be loquacious and pass the time. Getting to the point, Puzzwords is essentially Columns meets Scrabble. Blocks of three letters drop from the top [intentionally embarrassing rhyme] and you can flip or rotate said blocks to create words of three to five letters. Puzzwords delivers an enjoyable experience with plenty of modes to satisfy all tastes.]]>

5 Reasons to Thank Xboxhttp://pixelatedsausage.com/home/5-reasons-to-thank-xbox.htmlMarc Kusnierz2010-04-16T20:30:00Z2010-04-16T20:30:00Z

The original Xbox launched on November 15, 2001. The system has not seen a new release in almost two years, but Xbox Live continued to thrive and Halo 2 players acted as if next-gen never happened. All things must come to an end and now, Xbox Live support for Xbox and Xbox originals is officially dead and the system is barely more than a paperweight. This is not a moment of sadness, but a moment to look back at what the Xbox did for gaming. So, in no particular order, I give you five reasons to thank the Xbox.]]>

-http://pixelatedsausage.com/home/ldquosorry-im-deadrdquo-boss-2-ndash-monster.htmlMarc Kusnierz2010-04-14T20:00:00Z2010-04-14T20:00:00Z“SORRY, I'M DEAD.”

Boss #2 – Monster Party (NES)

]]>The Sausage Dump: New and Improved - More Sausagehttp://pixelatedsausage.com/home/the-sausage-dump-new-and-improved-more-sausage.htmlMarc Kusnierz2010-04-10T22:00:58Z2010-04-10T22:00:58Z

You may have noticed that things have been quiet on the ‘Sausage of Pixelation’ recently. This is due to my departure from Distributed Failure and crunch-time at school. But, the biggest reason for the lack of content is due to the birthing of a new podcast of my own: The Sausage Dump. Yes, that is the name of an old podcast about everything but video games. But, since I am a God, I have turned The Sausage Dump into a podcast all about video games.]]>

-http://pixelatedsausage.com/home/ldquohey-mac-baby-whats-your-favorite-kind-of.htmlMarc Kusnierz2010-04-03T20:20:20Z2010-04-03T20:20:20Z“Hey, Mac baby. What's your favorite

kind of opponent? Mine's chocolate. Ha

ha ha...”

Doc Louis – Punch Out!! (Wii)

]]>Play N Trade: Selling Games on CD-Rhttp://pixelatedsausage.com/home/play-n-trade-selling-games-on-cd-r.htmlMarc Kusnierz2010-04-01T01:25:00Z2010-04-01T01:25:00Z

Gamestop is the recipient of much hate and I can understand said hate, but at least they are noble enough to not sell an illegal burned copy of a game. I went to a Play N Trade today – I honestly never heard of the chain prior to this day – and I was initially impressed with the layout, but the prices on newer games were not particularly desirable. I did, however, find a copy of Power Stone 2 [best 3D fighter in the history of all that is sweet and holy] in what seemed to be good condition for $14.99 [if it is too good to be true, it usually is].]]>

-http://pixelatedsausage.com/home/ldquojoin-the-nintendo-fun-i-i-mean-club-nintendo.htmlMarc Kusnierz2010-03-29T20:30:00Z2010-03-29T20:30:00Z“Join the Nintendo Fun- I-I mean Club

Nintendo today, Mac!”

Doc Louis – Punch Out!! (Wii)

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