Do you know what Zelda Reorchestrated is? If not, I can't recommend enough that you check out their work posthaste. They've been making excellent arrangements based on all the Zelda games for years now, and they're currently working on a massive project known as Twilight Symphony. Basically, they're hoping to include a full-sized orchestra with their two-and-a-half-hour-long reorchestration of Twilight Princess' score. However! This sort of thing costs a good deal of money, and they could sure use any loose cash you have sitting around. Just donating one dollar would help, and you'll win bunches of free stuff depending on your generosity. You can read my full article about this on Critical Gamer, and I encourage you to visit ZREO's Kickstarter page to spare what you can. This is a really awesome project that I, personally, am extremely excited about, so take a look if you've a mind to do so. Don't forget that the rest of their comprehensive collection costs zero dollars and can be downloaded from their website, so go there too and enjoy!
That is the public service announcement of the day. Carry on, and give ZREO money.
Welcome to Blue Mage Reviews! I'm called Stephen Kelly (though I also answer to Emblem 180), and you will find here a collection of my reviews and various other video-game-related articles, dotted with flashes of brillance and gobs of fun. If you like what you read, if something's wrong, or if you just have something to say, leave a comment or send me an email. I'll be sure to get back to you. So please, pull up a chair and enjoy your stay!
Hey! It's Blue Mage!
Blue Mage says: "It appears that Zelda Reorchestrated is willing to compose any-- yes, any, I say-- Nintendo Franchise musical arrangement for an individual who pledges $1,500 or more. Short of fraud, I do not believe I can conjure up such currency in my current state, but I dearly, DEARLY wish for a fully orchestrated rendition of the moving and uplifting piece known as "Chocobo Theme". I do hope this counts as a Nintendo Franchise, for it is an obvious choice and would be beautiful to the utmost degree."
Twitter!
Care to follow the exploits of Blue Mage Reviews? Then you're in luck! Blue Mage himself has agreed to manage the Twitter account, so follow him for updates, opinions, and all things pertaining to this blog. You can also give him a piece of your mind if you'd like. I would be perfectly fine with that, in fact.
You can also follow my personal Twitter account here, which isn't directly related to Blue Mage Reviews, but I'd be honored to have you all the same.
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Q&A
Here's a bit of Q&A about this blog. Perhaps you will find it helpful and/or interesting.
Q: Why is Blue Mage Reviews called Blue Mage Reviews?
A: A very good question. First of all, the Blue Mage class is originally from Final Fantasy V, which happens to be a video game, and a good one at that. Secondly, the Blue Mage has the power to absorb an enemy's attack and then use it for himself, just as the reader absorbs a review's information to use its knowledge. Thirdly, and lastly, playing as a Blue Mage is really fun, which is exactly what I want Blue Mage Reviews to be! So it works out.
Q: Any particular reason you made it?
A: Because I love writing and I love playing video games, and also because the reviews might interest or help out some people. Overall, I find it fun.
Q: What's up with your review system?
A: Read the Review Guide for all that stuff. I'd recommend doing so just to be sure we're all on the same page.
Q: Who on earth in this Blue Mage wacko?
A: My mascot. If you have a problem with the Blue Mage, take it up with him.
Q: Why are the QuickBlogs called QuickBlogs?
A: Because they are quick versions of my ordinary blog entries, and by putting two short words together, it is easy to create an incredibly cool and catchy name.
Q: If you say so. But shouldn't it be called a "QuickBlogEntry?" It's not like you're making a whole blog for each one...
A: Just ask the next question.
Q: Will you write a review for any game you get a request for?
A: Nope. I'll review any game I own, though. Even if I don't own it, I can probably answer any questions you might have, and I might even consider renting it.
Q: Well, how can I magically know what games you own?
A: You can just ask me, or check out my game collection on GameSpot, or for a more detailed list of PC games, Steam.
Q: Nice collection. Do you have a favorite?
A: It's hard to choose just one, but my top choices would be the Sonic Adventure games, Super Smash Bros. games, Zelda games, and World of Warcraft.
Q: Cool. Super Smash Bros. is fun.
A: Uh, yeah, it is. You're kind of getting off topic, though...
Q: Sorry about that. Anyway, can you review Naruto: The Broken Bond?
A: No. I don't own that game. I already told you that I can't review games I don't own!
Q: You should.
A: But I don't!
Q: Well, that's your problem.
A: Okay, Q&A is over!
Q: Fine. This is a terrible Q&A anyways. You really need to learn to be more informative.
I'm at your service.
Want a specific game reviewed? If I can, I'll write it up. Questions or comments about something? I'll answer them to the best of my abilities. Just drop me a comment or send me an email at bluemagereviews@gmail.com.
Some ground rules
First of all, please don't take my reviews and put them somewhere else without my permission. Same goes for anything else, including my colorful reviewing system and lovely picture of Blue Mage. If you want to use something for whatever reason, I'd be happy to let you do so; just ask me first, or Blue Mage will become angry and use his magic.
Also of importance, all of the screenshots for this blog were either taken by myself or taken from GiantBomb (www.giantbomb.com), which is an excellent location to find video game screens.
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