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Every discussion about the American version of Super Mario Bros. 2 invariably turns to its origins as a completely…

One of the first works of fiction I ever wrote was for my sister. She was a big Lord of the Rings fan and had the…

While plenty of games over the last few years have let lightsaber and blaster fans live out their dreams, it’s been…

I’ve been taking my time with Ghost of Tsushima. A highlight of my completionist playthrough has been the “Bamboo…

As Nintendo extravagantly celebrates Super Mario Bros.’s 35th birthday, I keep coming back to one thought: But what…

One of the first places I wanted to fly in Microsoft Flight Simulator was the Grasberg Mine, an open pit mine high…

One of the hardest boss battles in the original Kingdom Hearts is the secret platinum match featuring Sephiroth. He…

Collectable Pokémon trainer game Pokémon Masters has come a long way since it launched last year, adding new content…

At the start of the summer, as the world roiled from multiple crises, something unusual and essential happened in…

The internet has a new favorite game: Fall Guys. I’ve played a bunch and I’ve enjoyed it. And I’ve fallen in love…