Raymond Mendoza, Author at We Got This Covered

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Best Old School Side-Scrollers

Since summer is in full swing, I'm entering a sentimental mode and counting down some of my favorite side scrollers to date. These are the games that kept me out of the summer heat for so many days and sometimes frustrated the living crap out of me. However, they live on as great multiplayer games and overall super stars of the 8-16 bit era.

Our Favorite Video Game Easter Eggs

There’s nothing better than finding an Easter egg in one of your favorite games. These little surprises can either be difficult to reach, or they could be so obscure that normal people just pass them by. Chances are, if you're been gaming for a while, you've probably stumbled across one or two of these little gems in your time. We'd love to hear your top Easter eggs in the comments section but before you share your opinion, check out some of our favorites.

Period Piece Gaming

A curious thing happened to me when I was playing my new copy of LA Noire and I noticed something was off. For once I wasn't trying to get rid of the horrible soundtrack of the game and I wasn't disgusted by the stereotypical ghetto scenes likely to be found in a Rockstar game. Instead, I found that the era in which LA Noire is set was my ideal setting for a game. While going back into the past isn't uncommon for video games, I found that LA Noire had a setting of both an unsettling nature and hopeful one. And this got me to thinking; what are some the coolest eras for gaming?

Better Than The Original

For some people, the mythos of "sequels suck" is often used because the original game is so deeply beloved to them. And there are some notable exceptions, such as the original Doom being better than Doom 3 and Halo: Combat Evolved is leaps and bounds better than Halo 2. However, every now and again there are sequels that are better than the original and We Got This Covered takes a look at some of the most noteworthy sequels.

Know Your Villain

Where videogames are concerned, a villain is there to cause nothing but hard times for our hero and the path of glory he/she wishes to walk. A villain can be annoying, brutish, odd and many other things, but in order to defeat your enemy one must know the enemy that is to be defeated. Join us as we check out the archetypes of different villains and the best way to deal with them.

The Strangest Zelda Moments

With a video game franchise that has been around for about two decades; there are obviously going to be some events and characters that come off as...odd. The Legend of Zelda franchise is no exception to this rule and through the years Zelda fans have seen some strange things. So, We Got This Covered has made a list of the oddest moments in the Zelda series so far (with the exception of the irritating fairy wannabe: Tingle).

Great Gaming Franchises Gone Bad

When a video game franchise is at an advent, there are two ways it can go. One, it can hit a plateau and stay a steady success without deviating too much from the good gameplay it is known for. This has happened in many games such as The Legend of Zelda, Metal Gear Solid and even Fallout. However, the other option for a franchise is for it to go bad and completely drop below the standards of the original. This sad and sorry fate has happened to many games and it continues to happen all the time.

The Best Fake Bands From Movies And TV

The creation of a fake band is something special, especially when the band ultimately rocks. From film to TV shows, fake musicians have been numerous and some have actually been quite talented. I must give a disclaimer for the Blues Brothers since they didn't make the list on the grounds that since they were a musical guest on SNL, they're technically a real band. With that said, here are some of the coolest bands to ever grace the small and big screens.

Video Game Gift Ideas For Christmas 2010

Stumped on what to ask for this holiday season? Well let your friends at We Got this Covered take care of that with a few recommendations for the PC, Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii. So this holiday season, get the best game and spend Christmas day in the warmth of a good video game.

Top Christmas Movie Moments

For every Christmas movie, there is a pivotal scene where the plot of the film comes together and the true meaning of Christmas is explained in its own way. Sure, there have been hundreds and hundreds of Christmas movies, but these lists of films are so rich and memorable that they've been cemented in pop culture.