Today on the Community Spotlight we’ve got: badly planned tribute albums, memes, tricky puzzles, a personal account of why gaming is beneficial, and further Street Fighter coverage.
Sega Celebrates 32X Anniversary With Music CD
By Jonathan Ore
Oh the 32X, you poor and much-maligned add-on for the Sega Genesis…. I recently added a 32X to my console collection, one that surprisingly was in perfect working order and in a box! Jonathan does have a point here, though. Sega releasing a 15th anniversary soundtrack isn’t really the most joyous of celebrations for this short-lived and under-supported peripheral -- with such a limited library to draw from, the best highlights from just about every non-sports-game soundtrack should've been the focus. Is this tribute a sad reminder of the terribly expensive paperweight of the mid-90s?
Final Fantasy 13: Hope’s Mom Begins Next Meme
By Chris Cosmo Ross
Chris makes it possible to launch a new meme on the Internet as he explains the ironically hilarious death of a Final Fantasy 13 character’s mother. Help him transform this badly timed and repeated line into the next Internet sensation. But you don't need to specifically tag your entries "moms are tough." A simple Final Fantasy 13 tag will do.
Who the Hell are These Guys?! – Gotta Name 'Em All
By David Ngo
How are you with the names of minor-release game characters? David puts your experience to the test with this surprisingly complex puzzle. I am happy to see a handful of my favorite characters listed, but I’m not going to help you by mentioning them here. I may Spotlight his answer key on Wednesday.
A Perspective on Video Games
By Kristie Khaw
Kristie stands beside something I’ve always thought to be true: Games are beneficial and not a waste of time. It could be that I’ve always wanted to defend my hobby, or the fact that I am actively trying to make a career out of this, but it is refreshing to see such a well-planned defense of games.
Fitting In: Hakan is More Familiar Than People Think
By Thomas Lin
When I read the words “Turkish Oil Wrestling,” my mind simply stops. Not only is oil wrestling a thing, but it is the influence for Street Fighter 3/SF4 character Hakan. Thomas reveals something I’ve only vaguely considered in the past: Most Street Fighter characters are parodies of their fighting style.










