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A collection of 105 posts

Opinion

When Square and Sega Danced: An Alternate Gaming Symphony

Take a trip through a past, present, and future that could have been

Review

Pikmin 4: A Blooming Good Time

A thorough review of the newest entry in the Pikmin franchise from a veteran Pikmin lover

Review

The Hands That Guide: A Tears of the Kingdom Review

The evolution from solitude to trust in the newest iteration of The Legend of Zelda

Feature

To Understand Zelda’s Future, Look to its Handheld Past

All the world's a dungeon

Feature

The Zelda Game You Could Only Play via Satellite in 1995

Streaming a video game two decades before it went mainstream

Opinion

The Next Level of Pokémon

What will Pokémon look like when it turns 30?

Opinion

The Understated Beauty of the Title Screen

Title screens can set the mood and expectations of a game from the first moment

Feature

Spotlight Pipes, Dark Patterns, and the Evolution of the Lootbox

Nintendo is the latest target of a loot box-related lawsuit

Opinion

Zelda, Music, and Second-Hand Nostalgia

Connecting music, memory, and games never played

Opinion

Nintendo's Plans for 2023 Don't Include a New Switch

Special editions are happening, but a new Switch will have to wait

Games UX

Games UX: All About Subtitles

Exploring subtitles in games, especially when applied to multiple screen sizes

Opinion

Sony's Success Does Not Guarantee Their Future

How does Sony's singular focus and current success set them up for the future?

Opinion

Completing Super Mario Sunshine in 2023

The pros and cons of vacationing on Isle Delfino

Feature

Chibi-Robo, and the Existential Crisis of Family

A celebration of communication and an ode to family

Review

BoxBoy + BoxGirl Is a Comforting Puzzle Adventure

It's all about the box

Opinion

Escape From SR388

How does Metroid Fusion compare to the other iconic Metroid games?

Retrospective

Blowing Away the Cobwebs With the Nintendo 64

Reliving the days of the cartridge

Review

Diving into Pronty: Fishy Adventure

This underwater Metroidvania makes for a good setting but doesn't rise to the top of the genre

Opinion

Kaizo Super Mario: Death By Shell Jump

Can you kaizo?

Review

Fire Emblem Engage: An "Engaging" Return to Series Roots

A must-play for tactical RPG fans

Opinion

My 2023 Video Game Resolutions

A list of 2023 resolutions inspired by video games

Opinion

Aliens Among Us: EarthBound and the American Dream

EarthBound is praised for its quirky, nostalgic American setting, but something far more profound lies beneath its cheerful surface

Feature

Taking a Look Back at the Weirdly Obscure Mario Pinball Land

This strange GBA game doesn’t get enough credit

Feature

Nintendo’s Game & Watch Ignited a Design Transformation

Even decades later, Nintendo's Game & Watch reveals what is possible when applying a specific design philosophy

Guide

Tips for Pokémon Scarlet/Violet Beginners

The ultimate primer for Pokémon Scarlet/Violet beginners