Ahmed Mosly

Ahmed Mosly

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A medical undergraduate and a hardcore gamer? How does that even work? Is it even possible? Evidently, yes it is. Hope your brain doesn't explode from the awesomeness.

I'm indeed both of these things despite my lack of proper time management skills. The scale isn't balanced either...at times it will shift to one side more than the other. I'm happy though.

So...what's my story, you ask? You won't find it the most original tale ever...but then again, all gamers start out the same. Perhaps the biggest twist in my story is that I'm from Saudi Arabia. Yes...you read that right. We do have hardcore gamers here...it's not just desert, camels, and tents as some of you may assume. Remember, assuming too much makes an ass out of you and me (ass-u-me).

I've been gaming for 20 years now...ever since the NES was given to me as a birthday present when I was 5 (thanks, Mom and Dad!). Upon discovering the internet in the late 90s, the inner workings of the gaming community and industry made much more sense to me. At first, it was limited to being a fan of what I love most and reading facts from afar (a.k.a. writing Zelda fanfiction). Then in 2003, I stumbled upon Nintendo of America's official forums (Hyrule Town Square) and things started evolving from there. The community promoted me and thought that my passionate ramblings were unique. As that community grew (becoming known as Nsider eventually), I grew with it...until I met the duo of Jarrod Nichol and William Cook, two other fans who ran a column called "Iris Network" that covered rumors. They actually talked about one particular rumor I discovered back in the day. I started conversing with Jarrod more, discovering that we were both passionate about the same games (Zelda, anything from Square-Enix). Turns out that Jarrod was deeply involved in the gaming industry, and that's where I learned the basics. His passion of making his own independent site became a reality in 2004. Luckily he invited me to join the ride...and what a ride it has been!

I've jumped around here in Project COE, taking part in many positions and not limiting myself to a specific task. Is there even an official title for someone like me? Either way, I'll keep on doing what I'm doing and hope for the best.

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Video of the Day: A Super Mario Brothers/Ghostbusters Mash-up!

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How about video of the century? A match made in heaven.
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Heck yes! David Wise Returns to the Donkey Kong Country Series!

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It’s a good day to be a fan of Donkey Kong Country, Rare, and video game music. Not only are Retro bringing the series to the next-generation, they’re taking a piece of Rare with them — in the form of David Wise. Infamous for his time at Rare, his current freelance status begged the possibilities [...]
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Nintendo Direct E3 2013 – Wii U News and Recap

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So let's recap Nintendo's latest Wii U releases. This was a Wii U-centric video, but had two 3DS games to talk about. Here's the whole video:
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E3 2013: Sony Press Conference Live Blog & Stream

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Time for Sony to shine! Will they opt out of DRM? Will their exclusives outmatch what Microsoft just revealed? Tune in to find out. We'll be live blogging the whole thing. Sony's live stream is linked in our post as well.
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E3 2013 – Microsoft Press Conference Live Blog & Stream

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It's that time of the year again. As usual, we're going to be liveblogging the Microsoft Press Conference. Come and join in the fun!

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Newer Super Mario Bros. Wii Live Stream Showcase!

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Giving Nintendo a Run for its Money: Newer Super Mario Bros. Wii Finally Released!

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The long-awaited mod revives the Wii from the dead! Free, for the fans, by the fans. It doesn't get more poetic than that.

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PSA: Happy 9th Anniversary, COE Staff!

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Time for the obligatory, 2-day late post by yours truly. 9 freakin’ years of existence…that’s pretty amazing considering the amount of game sites that have come and gone. Talk about getting by. It’s a dog-eat-dog world, but considering how the industry has morphed in 9 years time, it’s an amazing [...]
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Sonic: Lost World Debut Trailer Goes X-treme!

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Inspired by Super Mario Galaxy? Sega veterans will think back to a more obscure inspiration from a cancelled title on the Sega Saturn. If you didn't get the hint in the title, read on to find out.
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Watch This Blacksmith Build and Wield the Buster Sword!

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Sure, FFVII fans can now squee with joy...but swordsmen will face-palm themselves as they wield this blade to their death. Read on for more thoughts.

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Viral Video of the Day: Cover of Space Oddity…in Space!

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Now this is something you don't see everyday; an astronaut singing and shooting a music video in space. Very cool!

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Let’s Try — Paper Mario: Sticker Star — Gameplay Tour and Level 2-5 Walkthrough

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Final Fantasy VIII meets Baten Kaitos meets PC Adventure Game. Need I say more? Here's a tour of Paper Mario: Sticker Star's gameplay and part of a walkthrough for level 2-5 by yours truly. Updated November 19th: now with part 2 of level 2-5!

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Jarrod’s Drool is Toxic! -50 HP! Hero’s Turn: Dragon Quest VII 3DS Remake Confirmed [Updated]!

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Cue classic level up tune! Hero gained 7 levels. International localization ability should be unlocked after 2013 EXP.

Update 10/31/2012: More news trickles after the initial announcement. ArtePiazza is confirmed as the developer so you know it's in good hands. They've been hands-on with DQ remakes since 1996's DQIII for the SNES and they've been responsible for the last trilogy of remakes for the DS. My analysis is that the engine they're using for DQVII's remake is based on the one from DQV's remake for the PS2, because the art-style looks so similar. Also, the soundtrack will be fully orchestrated! Gotta love me some DQ music. Finally, new content and StreetPass features will be integrated into the main backbone. As if DQVII doesn't need any additional content. The PS1 original is already freakin' huge as Jarrod has said so many times.

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One of the best WWE Promos/Shoots is not on TV…It’s Videogame-related!

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Wow. Best. Shoot. Ever. Read on for my detailed analysis on the matter.

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The Xenoblade Chronicles Highlight Reel Continues!

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You think I was done with this game and recording its side quests? Far from it! 160 hours in and counting!

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