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Blog Herding: Editor And Reader Picks 06/11
Each week we highlight both editor and reader blogs worth your undivided attention. Now's the time to get blogging! Check out our picks this week and then get writing. Maybe your posts will appear in a future herd.
I Never Realized How Much Green Day Ripped Off Other Bands Until Their Game Came Out
After spending an entire evening blasting through Green Day: Rock Band for the "Won't Make It To Dinner" achievement, Bryan made this realization and went on to blog about it. The post is complete with song comparisons. Can you spot the similarities?
In other games that Bryan is playing news, he offers up a post telling you why the iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch game, Defend Your Castle, is worth a download. The game (and the post) is free!
Why the Online Pass is a Good Thing For the Video Game Industry
As soon as EA's Online Pass was announced, nerd rage ensued over being charged for online play after already putting money down on a (used) game. 360 users were even more upset because of the subscription that already comes attached to Xbox Live. So how is this a good thing? GIO member Demon Ragnarok will drop some knowledge. Do you agree?
Alan Wake's Ending: Theories & Possibilities
Spoiler warning! If you have yet to finish Remedy's psychological thriller, you might want to hold off on reading this post if you plan on wrapping up the game soon. However, once you finish, be sure to check out the post for a multitude of theories on the possible endings of Alan Wake. Tons of excellent virtual water cooler discussion to be had here.
GIO (Unofficial) Member Herding Part 01 of XX
GIO member Saint interviews his peers in the Game Informer community in his latest blog series. Check out the post and get to know your fellow community members!
The Onion's Best Gaming-Related Humor
Dan put together some of the best video game-related humor that "America's Finest News Source" has produced over the years. From giant robot shooting sprees to reports of video games being the cause of effeminate violence The Onion has left no stone unturned.
5 Games That Failed To Reach Their True Potential
GIO member Shawn Gordon lists five games that have a world of potential, and though they are each an enjoyable experience, there are still undeniable flaws. Lots of discussion in the comments section of this post. Check out the post and put in your two cents.
Note: Blog Herding will resume Thursday, June 24 as the series takes a brief hiatus for a certain industry event next week. Game Informer Online will be the ultimate destination for all things E3. Keep an eye on our site for all the latest news and announcements coming from the expo in LA.
Have you produced or read a blog post on gameinformer.com that you think should be considered for upcoming installments of Blog Herding? Send over an e-mail with a link to annette@gameinformer.com. I also accept bribes.
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