OpinionOpinionFight, Magic, Item: The Comfort Of Simple RPGsThe last two games I played on my Switch were the original Dragon Quest and Breath of Fire, two early examples of…ByChris KohlerPublishedDecember 30, 2019
ReviewsYear in ReviewReviewsYear in ReviewEthan Gach’s Top 10 Games of 2019It’s been a bad year for great games, but a great year for good ones.ByEthan GachPublishedDecember 23, 2019
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11/29/19Chrono Cross Was A Bad Sequel, But A Brilliant GameIn many ways, the reason Chrono Cross is one of the most underrated JRPGs in gaming is because of the comparisons to…ByPeter TieryasPublishedNovember 29, 2019
11/29/19Naruto Has Some Of The Best Battles In AnimeI’m loving Naruto. ByPeter TieryasPublishedNovember 29, 2019
CultureCultureHow Fighting Game Developers Can Improve Online PlayNetcode, the set of technical protocols that determine online play in video games, is especially important in…ByIan WalkerPublishedNovember 26, 2019
CultureCultureLooking Back On The Hypnotic Charm Of BreakoutPilgrim In The Microworld, a 1983 book by professor, sociologist, and musician David Sudnow, was far ahead of its…ByDavid SudnowPublishedNovember 26, 2019
CultureKotaku Game DiaryCultureKotaku Game DiaryBring Back Destiny’s Self-Resurrection, You CowardsOnce upon a time, Warlocks in Destiny could channel the fiery energy of distant neutron stars or however that…ByEthan GachPublishedNovember 22, 2019
Game TipsGame TipsHow To Best Use Terry In Super Smash Bros. UltimateSuper Smash Bros. isn’t known for having a lot in common with traditional fighting games like Street Fighter and King…ByIan WalkerPublishedNovember 11, 2019
CultureCultureMill Decks In Magic: The Gathering Are A Goddamn Bummer“Dishonorable” isn’t a word you hear a lot in Magic: The Gathering. It’s good to win and bad to lose, and whatever…ByCecilia D'AnastasioPublishedOctober 10, 2019