The Daily Daze

As impossible as it seems, the original PlayStation has just shot past its 25th birthday. Yep, for over a quarter of a century, the PlayStation has been there, brightening lives with what is now a seemingly endless array of entertainment. And so, to both celebrate and pay our respects, this hereby Gamer's Quiz focuses on everything PS1 circa the 1990s. How well do you know this little gray box that changed the world?

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'Tis time for another round of Dragon Ball; with too many arcs to cram for a single show, Mr. Pacario, the self-proclaimed novice of the franchise, narrows his focus to the middle arcs, including the outrageous Goku Black/Future Trunks storyline. Is Super finally finding its path, inching closer to the legacy of excellence that was Dragon Ball Z? Mr. Pacario tries to decide...

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After taking a short break, Mr. Pacario returns with some thoughts concerning Dragon Ball Super, the long-awaited revival to the venerable Dragon Ball Z. Is this new series a proper continuation to what made Z so dramatic, epic, and endearing, or is it just the same old, same old? Or worse, does it betray the very foundation that made Z so great? With no preconceptions, Mr. Pacario tries to decide.

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Taking a break from everything Dragon Ball, this week we venture back into gaming's domain with a stirring Great Gamer's Quiz. As always, the idea is to score a perfect '10'--or, at least, to beat your friends as a stream of questions are funneled your way. And this time, the theme is music; ten of gaming's top musical scores will soon greet your ears, so...even if you fail miserably, this should still be a bright delight to your ears. Happy listening!

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Part 2 of a newb's journey through the bombastic world of Dragon Ball, GT-style! Yes, after hopscotching around Z's greatest moments, it's time to endure its strange off-shoot, a series some love, but many more love to hate. Is GT really so awful? Having no serious attachment to Goku and company beforehand, maybe your humble host can uncover the truth, or at least a compromise between the extremes.

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No gaming talk this week--instead, it's all about Dragon Ball! Or rather, my late entry into the series. That's right, I'm just now really appreciating a show many have adored now for over a generation. So take this episode as you will--a newb sharing his thoughts on an epic he's just beginning to understand...but can't wait to talk about!

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Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Anxious to prove your gamer cred? Need to prove your Nintendo devotion? Desperate to prove your Game Boy expertise? Then behold this handy quiz, designed to let you, gamer extraordinaire, to outshine the rabble with your gaming brilliance. Good luck, and may the pasta be with you!

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Collecting miniaturized arcade games has become all the rage as of late, and New Wave Toys with its Replicade line of classic minis has been at the forefront of the movement. Indeed, after a couple of stumbles, the company has just released its latest creation--a remarkable "tinyfied" take on Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition. Is it worth a collector's dollars? Tune in and see!

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Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

Time is perhaps a game's greatest enemy--a title once heralded as an "instant classic" or a "perfect 10" can often seem surprisingly average, even lackluster, a mere decade later. So, in this episode, Mr. Pacario picks out some of these games that "haven't aged well" and defends their once good name.

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Unlike most art forms and hobbies, gaming is always changing--always caught in a constant state of flux, which can be a good or bad thing. This week, there's a lot of news to unravel concerning Nintendo and some exciting home arcade developments. So, yeah, a double whammy of "Mama Mia!" and "Cowabunga!" awaits ya!

Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario


Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music