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Jeremy Parish, an editor at 1up.com, hosts his own website focusing on "new games journalism," called Gamespite.net. Gamespite also comes in published, print form as well, as a Quarterly magazine. In issue #2, Jeremy and a few other editors whittle down what they consider to be the "Greatest Games of All Time" through some very deep "reviews" that more or less read less like reviews and more like stories on the experience. Don't be fooled, though -- this is definitely not one of your standard "Best of All Time" lists that you'll find on many a game website.

Lo and behold, and most unsurprisingly, Super Metroid takes the #1 spot on the list. Parish's voyage begins by exploring his first trials and tribulations through the first NES title (the 2nd NES game he ever owned). Later, a college-bound Parish, who had developed game ennui by that time, is brought back to his senses and into the world of gaming by the good graces of Super. Definitely check it out if you have some time.

On the contest front, you still have a full month to get those entries in to us. Let me assure you that your odds are looking VERY good right now, and there should be absolutely nothing stopping you from entering this contest. So get those creative juices flowing and start Makin' that Metroid!

One last note -- please stay tuned as we may have a final gift for you guys before year's end. Now what could THAT be?

--Infinity's End