Video games get a bad rap. Avid gamers get labeled by their peers as “losers” or “virgins” or any of many other colorful pejoratives. We’re aware of the stereotype– the zit-faced middle-aged adult, one hand in the chip bag and another on the mouse, grinding away in a raid while tuning out the shouts of his disappointed mother upstairs. The problem with the stereotype is … Continue reading 5 Career Skills We Learned from Video Games
The Sega Dreamcast was a system that had some really cool and innovative games. However, the console never had as much widespread appeal as the PS2 or Xbox. I could write an entire article about the failings of the Sega Dreamcast, but I’m going to write about the results of the failure instead. Specifically, I want to take some time to evaluate the 12 most … Continue reading The 12 Most Underrated Sega Dreamcast Games
The SNES game library is brimming with great games. As I mentioned in my article about underrated SNES RPGs, some very good games got lumped in with low-quality games because of the sheer number of amazing choices we had on the system. That’s why I’ve decided to comb through some SNES titles that either flew under the radar or simply didn’t get the love they … Continue reading The Best 15 Underrated SNES Games
I’m not sure there’s any more divisive statement in the retro game collecting community than “This is the MOST OVERRATED SNES game (or insert whatever console you want to fight about) ever!” Of course, we’re all entitled to our little opinions. But let’s face it: When you’re dealing with retro collectors, pretty much any absolute statement is a prime target for a big fat “ackchyually” … Continue reading Affordable Alternatives to Overrated (Overpriced) SNES Games
The PlayStation 1 had a ton of great games. But, the RPG genre really took off on this system. Before you scroll down and roll your eyes at the #1 choice for the top PlayStation 1 RPG, I want you to know that making this list was one of the most involved projects I’ve done as a writer. In my mind, no system comes close … Continue reading The Top 31 PlayStation 1 RPGs
Since its announcement, much speculation has surrounded Halo: Infinite, the seventh main installment in Microsoft’s flagship franchise. Among the most common questions was whether the newest Halo would be an open-world game. In a recent article published by Destructoid, it was revealed that while the game does appear to encompass most, if not all, of its content on a single map, the player will not have … Continue reading Bigger is NOT Better: Halo Infinite and Open World Games
The original Mass Effect games were incredible. Does that mean we should look past the mediocre Andromeda entry and hope for a potential Mass Effect 5? Playing the Mass Effect trilogy was amazing, and I can proudly say I loved 99% of it. The gameplay was fun, the story was incredible, and the characters were developed like no other game I had played. The decisions … Continue reading Why Bioware should kill Mass Effect after Andromeda
…Obtuse and poorly-realized upgrade system? Spelling and grammar errors around every corner? Yes to all. I could keep going but I feel like an asshole. Continue reading Stellatum- A Pseudo Review And Cautionary Tale
When the Nintendo Gamecube launched in 2001 in North America, there was a surprising lack of Mario in the launch game lineup. Of the twelve games that launched with the system, there was only one with a recognizable Nintendo mascot, Luigi’s Mansion. Continue reading Top 3 Luigi’s Mansion Ghosts
Konami can’t manufacture our childhood gaming memories, but I still think they missed an opportunity to create something that fans would agree to love. Something that at least scratches the same itch as the original games, and at least acknowledges the greatness of those classics. Continue reading Contra Rogue Corps was Doomed by Nostalgia
The new addition to the Zelda fam, Link’s Awakening for the Nintendo Switch, checks aaaalllll the boxes to be a great game. But… that’s kind of where my problem with Link’s Awakening arises. Continue reading Link’s Awakening for the Switch is great. I guess.
I certainly know that Zelda II has its issues. It is far from perfect. I know I am Error. So are you. It’s cryptic (like Zelda I) and the story is convoluted. It’s difficult. It is very unlike the other Zelda games. Continue reading Re: My Petition to Remake Zelda II
