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Card Chronicle Video Game Challenge Round of 32 - THURSDAY

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The first round of the CCVGC is now in the books. Congrats to the 32 that advanced. Here is the updated bracket. And now me move on to the Round of 32...

HYRULE REGIONAL:

(9) NCAA Football vs. (1) Super Mario (Kanto)

Mario dominated his first round opponent in Twisted Metal, while NCAA Football needed a tiebreaker against God of War (more games) to move this far. NCAA Football likely will not be able to take down the giant of video game franchises, however. Mario will move onto his Nintendo rival's homeland.

(5) Half-Life vs. (4) Gears of War (SimCity)

Gordon Freeman vs. Marcus Fenix. Arguably the most fun match-up of the R32. This one is yet another case of PC vs. Console. Can't wait to see how this one plays out. The winner will get the chance of a lifetime - to knock off the Looney Tunes of video games.

(6) Madden NFL vs. (3) Mega Man (Kanto)

Mega Man dominated the competition against Pong, while Madden NFL needed a late comeback to top Sam Fisher and Splinter Cell. Now the guys in pads will have to overcome the gigantic arsenal of the blue bomber. It'll be interesting to see how this one pans out.

(7) Metroid vs. (2) BioShock (SimCity)

BioShock came *this* close to falling victim to #15 Guitar Hero. Knowing that could give Samus Aran the confidence she needs to overcome BioShock in this round and get to Hyrule.

ANGEL ISLAND REGIONAL:

(9) Contra vs. (1) Legend of Zelda (Sera)

Contra dominated it's first round opponent (Metal Gear) nearly as badly as Zelda dominated Tekken. That should give Contra a little momentum and confidence headed into this showdown. But, Zelda will probably prove too much for them and move onto Angel Island.

(13) Tetris vs. (12) Castlevania (Azeroth)

Wow. Did not see that one coming. Castlevania over Uncharted wasn't too much of a surprise, but Tetris topping The Elder Scrolls was one I don't think anyone saw coming. The only 12-13 match-up of this round of 32 will be an interesting one. I put my early bets on Castlevania, but I wouldn't dare discount the mighty Tetris again.

(6) Assassin's Creed vs. (3) Halo (Sera)

This is a pretty sweet modern-day match up. Master Chief and the UNSC take on Ezio and the Assassins. The fanbases of both these franchises are big. In a very close match-up, that may need a tiebreaker, I see Halo moving on. But don't discount the Assassins for a second.

(10) Pac-Man vs. (2) Resident Evil (Azeroth)

Both these franchises rose to the occasion and swallowed the competition in the first round. Pac-Man will likely put up a fight against Leon Kennedy, Chris Redfield, and the group. But I see Resident Evil moving onto Angel Island.

Yeah, Yeah, my analyses still suck. You have 24 hours starting... now!