
Video games, throughout it’s short history (though let’s be honest, games have been around for quite some time now) we’ve grown to respect certain titles and characters as some of the greatest creations to join in the ranks of other mediums. But who are the great ones? Sure there are obvious choices, but I’ve compiled a list of my own personal favorites in a Top 9 list. Now, there are a lot of great and memorable characters and it was difficult to choose only 9. So who could they be? Curious? Well follow the link below to find out!
VG Corner: Top 9 Best Characters in Video Gaming
February 7th, 2010SFC has Character: Introduction to Swain Jenkins
February 5th, 2010
Name: Swain Jenkins (nickname: “Swirly”)
Origin of birth: Terra
Series Origin: The Roomies
Notable Quote: “I’m just going to take some time to blast some Orcs later, I hate those things.”
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Swain is an anthropic skunk, turquoise in color with white patterns. Often seen wearing trinkets connected to gaming and mismatched outfits of her own choosing. Known to be a bit of a nerd, she is deeply involved in online activity, video gaming and comic books. She often colors a portion of her hair white and is rarely seen with fully black hair.
Growing up, Swain was a bit of a quiet girl who didn’t make a lot of friends. This was mostly due to the fact of their parents continuously moving from place to place. Because of this, she became more interested in geek-type culture, toys and games, which made her a bit anti-social. However, she decided to change moods after her parents made a final move during her High School years. She developed a deep passion for both fashion design and computer technology very early on, and would often gather with those she more felt close to, joining other so-called “nerd” activity.
After graduating high school, she moved out on her own and attended college at Crystal Pines but quickly became bored with the classes and quit prematurely. She took her talents with the computer to pursue work in creating websites for others, developing skills in coding and even attempting programming. Though despite all her talents in computers, she had a deeper passion with fashion design. It wasn’t until she ran into her new found friends that she felt she could better develop her skills in that area.
Her nick name is derived from the strange patterns grown on her fur, which consist of small swirls in particular areas of her body and unique candy-cane like swirls around one of her arms and legs. She also has two large curling patterns on the length of her tail. She was often teased as a child for them, but grew more fondly of the nickname and kept it for close friends to use. She currently lives in an apartment with two other room mates, Mary Ann Tigress and Andy Katt, who are also now considered her best friends.
In the Starfield Universe, Swain has two separate personas. In her alternate appearance, she has bigger glasses and longer hair.
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February 4th, 2010Artbook of the Week – Master Artworks: Metal Gear Solid 4
February 1st, 2010
I was both surprised and not surprised when they released an artbook for the fourth (and possibly final) game of the MG:Solid Series. Here it is, in all its mighty glory. The book hosts a big collection of sketches and official art by none other than Yoji Shinkawa, who has a POWERFUL sense of the brush. Takayuki Yanase also has GREAT mechanical work, which includes pieces for all the Metal Gears in the series. What I love about these kind of books are the attention to details on every character and vehicle.
Though I missed out on the Art collection book for Metal Gear Solid 2, and I highly doubt there is one for the third game, I was hoping that at least they’d add in some love for the PSP Ac!d series, but beggars can’t be choosers. But to be fair, it’s supposed to focus on the 4th game. I just want some artistic love for the Cobra Unit Members. Below are some pages I’ve managed to scan to give you an idea.
SFC has Character: Introduction to Wacked the Robo Ace
January 29th, 2010
Name: Wacked the Robo Ace
Origin of birth: Earth
Series Origin: Wacked the Robo Ace
Notable Quote: “The citizens of Earth will only know the word ‘fear’ if I’m not around.”
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Wacked the Robo Ace is a near Eight foot tall robot originally created by a hamster named Peter P. Hamp. His abilities include ultra-powered strength, excellent sharp-shooting capabilities, a vast knowledge in piloting various vehicles, and is well equipped with several gadgets to help him fight crime. Despite his brave and brash attitude, he can be a bit clumsy and scatterbrained.
Deep within a governmental laboratory known for experimental drugs, a lone hamster laid quietly scheming in his cage. Peter (aka “Petey”) the hamster has grown tired of his days as a human tool for science. Using his grown intellect, he had secretly began development on a weapon of his own design to help aid his goals for a world without human kind. Using the knowledge and tools of the lab, he had succeeded in creating the ultimate mechanical bodyguard, calling him Project W.A.C. (Weapon of Agressive Chaos) and brought him to life.
After his creation, however, it was apparent that his creations intellect was that of a growing child due to a broken memory slot, so in order to complete his mission, he had undergone a series of “teaching” methods. Though Peter had hopes that his creation would be melded into his own image, Project W.A.C. had other ideas in mind. Instead of following in the footsteps of his father, he picked up a stack of nearby golden age comic books, and from reading alone, he grew to a new ambition. He wanted to be the greatest super hero ever known. This enraged Peter. Despite the countless efforts to create a being of total destruction and world domination, his precious creation had stubbornly swayed in a complete and opposite direction. It had become his duty to veer apart from other plans as his creation watched on the sidelines, comic books held closely to him.
As time passed, Peter had attempted a global conquest mission whether it be with W.A.C. or not, which eventually cost him his freedom once again as he was quickly dealt with and captured by the American government, along with W.A.C. Inside, W.A.C. was fascinated by the teachings of law and justice, growing ever more vigilant with his dreams of becoming a superhero. His goal had become clear, upon release and given governmental funding, W.A.C. made a solemn vow that he would protect and aid the world from evil doers abound. As for Peter, as long as he was able to help aid in the missions, he promised that day forward, he would behave. W.A.C. is now known as “Wacked” the Robo Ace, defender of the world.
Wacked as a vast array of essential gadgets and abilities built for him. His main weapon is a large, heavy blaster whom only he can control. He also has a small compartment in his stomach, originally made for Peter as a control deck, which he uses to store most of his extra equipment. Much of his major abilities come from his knowledge in golden age comics, and is quite the pilot, having a massive array of vehicles and planes to his disposal, hence given the title of “Ace.” His facial “mask” is made of a type of strange plastic of Peter’s own design. It was made to meld easily with expression, and can also be used as a sticky, flammable substance. The battery behind his head is connected to a super-powered core within his body, and at times if needed, his head can detach from it, but he is then reduced to relying on reserve power.
Morning Stretch
January 27th, 2010
Here’s just a little bit of digital art I did of Felicia from Darkstalkers, trying to get used to some of the custom brushes I downloaded for Photoshop. I’ve been having a lot of difficulties with CS4 since I lost CS3, but I’m slowly getting used to it. Perhaps soon I’ll manage to get all the kinks out in time.





