JauVon

Games

Star Fox 64

I can not stress how much I loved this game and how much it influenced me when it comes to JauVon. Its got everything I love, spaceship fighter pilots, dogs fights both in space and in atmosphere, giant robots, impossible enemies, crazy strange 'bio weapons', cocky bastards, and wonderful word play.
This game is were I discovered how much I love the thrill of a good dog fight in a game. Anytime we were in all range mode I was HYPED. Last vid is a more recent AMV, just for funsies. It captures the feeling of playing a it, I think. If I find one with a more theme fitting song I'll replace it.

Sola To Robo

Solo to Robo's setting and mostly its take on robots inspired alot of the minor rover things. A lot of the feel of Rover Sports comes from the mini games.

Anime

Gundam Wing

Giant robots of convoluted space politics? Yes please. I watched this when I was around 16, the prefect age to really resonate with a buncha angsty boys in robots. Even as a little kid I loved the art of fantasy politics, and this show really scratched that itch. I don't know exactly the depths of its insperation on JauVon, because my memory is really very terrible. But I'm sure its more than just a little.

Macross

Now I haven't actually seen any of the Macross series, though i'm sure I'd enjoy it. The AMV's I've found I certainly enjoy. They make me think of what I want already in some way and get my hyped to keep going. I love how music seems to be a big part of the series, add in giant robots and epic space battles and well, it really makes me feel at home.