Finding My Way as a Content Creator in the Modern Internet

December 15, 2017September 29, 2017JettLeave a comment

I entered the video game blogosphere in 2009 with one simple goal: share my thoughts on gaming with the world. There were no ambitions on my end to be the next IGN, PewDiePie, or Angry Video Game Nerd, but I felt like I had a lot of things to say and maybe I would find some sort of audience along the way. In that time, In Third Person has generated over 400,000 pageviews, over 30,000 video views on YouTube and Facebook. With the Amazon Affiliate program, I’ve even made a few dollars here and there. Nothing that allows me to quit my full time job, but some bonus scratch is always welcome.

Truly thankful to you and everyone else that has supported my musings for the better part of a decade. That being said, the world of being a content creator is very different in 2017. Seeing it evolve, and taking the lessons I’ve learned along the way, let me take a look in the mirror and see where I stand.

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Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection

December 13, 2017December 12, 2017JettLeave a comment

Better late than never!

After finally getting its ducks in a row with the Mega Man franchise, Capcom seems to be doing the same with Street Fighter. Pretty much every major version of the franchise from Street Fighter 1 through 3 are coming in one package at a discount price. On top of that, Hyper Fighting, Super Turbo, Alpha 3, and Third Strike will all feature online play.

While I have numerous copies of these games in different forms, it’ll be super convenient to have them all in one place. Might even double dip with the PS4 version to play online or at home with my fightstick, along with the Switch version for portable action.

This compilation will be out in May of 2018. Can’t come soon enough!

SteamWorld Dig 2 Review

December 8, 2017December 6, 2017JettLeave a comment

The original SteamWorld Dig was an indie darling that seamlessly fused together elements of Dig Dug, Minecraft, and Metroid. Having it loaded up on my 3DS, I powered through that game with joy while on a train ride to Montreal. Years later, the sequel is here with a new protagonist and some new tricks up her sleeves.

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50 Gen 3 Pokemon and a New Weather System Coming Soon for Pokemon Go

December 7, 2017December 6, 2017JettLeave a comment

Weeks after Gen 3 made its subtle debut as part of the Halloween event, 50 more Pokemon from the Hoenn region will soon be making their debuts in Pokemon Go. This includes Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip. It will also introduce a dynamic weather system to the game that will impact in-game activity based on what’s happening in your immediate surroundings.

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Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island on the Super NES Classic Live Stream

Video December 4, 2017February 4, 2019JettLeave a comment

Time to dig into one of my all-time favourites. It’s Yoshi’s Island on the Super NES Classic!

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Earthbound on the Super NES Classic Live Stream

Video December 1, 2017February 4, 2019JettLeave a comment

Aimless wandering through Onett. I’m sorry.

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What Seven Games Will Make It To EVO 2018?

November 29, 2017November 29, 2017JettLeave a comment

https://twitter.com/MrWiz/status/935267417877446656

Joey Cuellar, one of the head organizers of EVO, has come out and said that there will be seven games at EVO this year. This is down one from last year. Which seven games will make the cut? I make my picks and name a few that should be in the running as well!

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Donkey Kong Country on the Super NES Classic Live Stream

Video November 28, 2017February 4, 2019JettLeave a comment

Working my way through the first two worlds of Rare’s legendary platformer!

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Changes I Want to See in Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition

November 27, 2017November 16, 2017JettLeave a comment

Capcom has taken a lot of heat for the incomplete state Street Fighter V launched in. To their credit, they’ve put in a lot of work post-launch to get the game into a better position. On top of that, they’ve done a tremendous job on the eSports side of things to make it the premier fighter on that front.

Still, the game, even in its current state, has left a sour taste in the mouths of many. With a major Arcade Edition on the way, here’s what I hope would be included, even if the likelihood of these suggestions coming to fruition is slim!

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