What Made Super Mario Bros. Level 8-3 So Good
In World 8-3 — the penultimate level of Super Mario Bros. for the NES — Mario makes his final push towards Bowser’s…
Red Dead Redemption 2’s Vaudeville Shows Are More Than Just An Impressive Diversion
Red Dead Redemption 2 is full of distractions. There’s poker, blackjack, and dominos to play. There are animals to hunt…
How Peanuts Used Lucy and Schroeder To Explore Dysfunctional Relationships
Lucy’s relationship to Schroeder was unfulfilling. She craved emotional validation from the one character who was least…
Every Bar In Red Dead Redemption 2, Reviewed
Red Dead Redemption 2’s saloons are the hubs of their towns. Whether you want a full belly, a quick drink, a place to…
The Terrible Movie That Spawned Two Video Games
On September 20th, 2002, the movie Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever, starring Antonio Banderas and Lucy Liu, was released in…
How To Beat A Tough Video Game Boss
Over the last few years, I’ve started playing more difficult video games. Unfortunately, tough video games tend to…
How To Play Long Video Games When You Have No Time
For a lot of gamers with demanding jobs, marriages and/or families, the excitement of reading good reviews for games…
How To Play Video Games Without Messing Up Your Body
It’s obvious that parking your butt on the couch for several hours straight playing a game isn’t good for you, but…
The Good And Bad Of Red Dead Redemption's Multiplayer
Before GTA Online, Rockstar Games took a few stabs at online multiplayer within their open world games. Red Dead…
The 12 Types Of Video Game Sequel
We live in an age of sequels, but not all sequels are created equal. Are you playing a true sequel, or are you peeking…
The Real Fakery Of The Ouija Board
There’s a simple explanation for how the Ouija board works: it’s not ghosts, but how you feel about them.
Avatar: The Last Airbender Is One Of The Greatest TV Shows Of All Time
When people talk about the current golden age of TV, they’re usually referring to big, serious dramas like Breaking Bad…
The Real-Life Celebrities Who Appeared In GTA
Grand Theft Auto games have had their fare share of celebrities and famous actors doing voice over roles, like Samuel…
Sally From Peanuts Made Me A Better Teacher
Sally, the younger sister of Peanuts’ Charlie Brown, did not perform well in school. She wrote reports the morning they…
The Joy Of Super Mario Odyssey's Hint Art Challenges
While playing Super Mario Odyssey, you’ll occasionally come across portraits like the one pictured above.They are…
Franklin Broke Peanuts' Color Barrier In The Least Interesting Way Possible
Charlie Brown is hesitant. Marcie is shy. Lucy is cruel. Schroeder is aloof. But Franklin is just…perfect.
The Words For Gaming In Different Languages
Like any community in the world, people who play video games have collaboratively created their own language and slang.…
Every Bar In The Witcher 3, Reviewed
Whether you’re looking for a dive to drink to your sorrows, a romantic hideaway, or the perfect place for a party, the…
The 20 JRPGs You Must Play
There comes a time when every person must sit back, think about their life’s accomplishments, and wonder, “What JRPGs…
Every Super Mario Odyssey Transformation, Ranked
The core innovation of Super Mario Odyssey is Mario’s companion, Cappy. Cappy is a hat that can magically possess…