Alexandra Hall's discussions

NES Jaws is actually pretty decent. Fight me. Read more

It’s possible, but I don’t think that’s super common to see in MAME cores. Unless it uses novel hardware that is newly implemented or something? Just guessing tho. Read more

Wow, the pace is SO brisk in that really distinctive ‘90s arcade style. Zero fat to cut in the presentation. Which looks really novel now. Read more

Here’s my favorite “lost gem” from the series so far, a game called Detonator: Read more

Cool. Luckily I ended my “insane collector” phase before managing to acquire a CD-i. I had my eyes set on a very rare model that apparently was the best in ways I now forget, very typical for me. Read more

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words! Read more

Cheers. Read more

I think you typoed a single letter in your username. Read more

I’m not a Bloodborne pro but I also find it much more difficult than Demon’s, especially the PS5 DeS remake. Read more

I’m sorry to hear that. I hope you can find a way to feel okay. Read more

The media I read was plenty into the Alpha games. 3D-fetishizing pubs like Next Gen / Edge might’ve been less effusive? Read more

All the same we’d appreciate you toning down the hostility in your comments a bit. Read more

While I don’t love the character designs the trailer’s pretty cute and kinda makes me wanna try this. At least in an ideal world where I have time to fuck around with things. Read more

Yeah, just joshin’. It is indeed great.

I didn’t know McD’s was of note. Read more

By the way, today’s article is courtesy of OG Morning Music commenter Utopianemo, whose knowledge of and passion for game music suggested he’d be a great person to join in as a contributor. Based on today’s debut column, I’d say he fits right in. Welcome, Nathan! Read more

As an irredeemable pedant I furrow my brow at people constantly typoing this game as “Sword of Vermillion.” Maybe Vermillion would be a better/cooler title, but there is in fact just one L. Perhaps those thus afflicted can carry the extraneous L on their person as a badge of shame.

Dem’s fightin’ words! Read more

Yeah I noticed that too, hehe. Canabalt’s actually the one scrolling runner I’ve ever thought was kinda cool. Read more

Cool! Ninja Saviors is one of my favorite games in recent memory. Read more

Good recollection! The top image is from the back of the NES Action Set’s box. Read more