New Bi-Weekly Shmup Column

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New Bi-Weekly Shmup Column

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So a couple weeks back I started writing a column over at GameSetWatch focusing on shooters. You can see what I've covered so far here: Shmup Me Up, Buttercup (feedback/comments welcome).

As you can see, I've mainly just been keeping up with current/semi-current releases up to this point. But I'd like to expand it's scope from there.

So, what would you guys like to see featured in subsequent posts?
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Excellent! Especially the link to my Raiden DX ST :D

I don't think there's more to add, as you're synthetic and precise at the same time, and everything else is flawless as well. 10 out of 10 :wink:
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Really enjoyed it. Keep up the good work!
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it´s a great way to keep up with news in the genre, think I´ll bookmark it.
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Post by Ramus »

Wow. Gets to the point quickly. Very fast read for people with busy lifestyles. Thanks Nullsleep. :D
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Post by Shapermc »

While I think the word buttercup in the title is... um, hokey. I like it.

I might as well pimp my Parallax Memories column on the same website.
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Hey guys, thanks for the kind words! Now anyone with suggestions on special features they'd like to see down the line?

And Shapermc, I didn't realize that you were doing Parallax Memories, right on. I've really enjoyed it so far.

For the record I didn't come up with "Shmup Me Up, Buttercup" myself, but I personally think it's an excellent title. It helps soften the super "hardcore" image that shmups can carry with them!
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Nullsleep wrote:For the record I didn't come up with "Shmup Me Up, Buttercup" myself, but I personally think it's an excellent title. It helps soften the super "hardcore" image that shmups can carry with them!
Yea, its not bad, just a little silly. Anything silly will soften an image. Dosen't make any difference, the writing is still solid, which is the important thing.

Thanks for the comment on my column. I find the hardest thing is the word restrictions, so I always get nervous about the articles being so short and not explanitory enough.
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