Top 5 Reasons the Wii was the most Nintendo-Ass Console ever
On the best-selling consoles list, the Wii has a solid lock on third place behind Sony’s PS2 and PS1. It rocketed to success on the back of mainstream attention due…
Splatoon 2 Global Testfire First Impressions
Today marked the end of the Global Testfire for Splatoon 2. The Testfire was an open beta that went live at several times over the weekend, one hour per session. I…
Netflix’s DEATH NOTE Arrives August 25th – Get Your Apples Ready
Death Note is Coming on Netflix Anime is hugely popular in both the West and the East. For those who are unfamiliar with the term, “anime” denotes animated television shows…
Why For Honor’s $732 of unlockables are a good thing
There’s a trending article claiming “$732 or 2.5 years of play time” to unlock everything in For Honor. This claim neglects to mention that while it costs 91,500 steel to unlock every cosmetic…
Why I prefer Mario in 2D
The first Mario games outclassed the competition because they felt amazing to run and jump. 3D Marios are inventive and I respect their evolution, but the movable camera and 3D…
Don’t take Reviews Personally (unless you made the game)
In the increasingly hype-heavy/trailer-reaction/positivity-train culture of games and film coverage, the role of the review seems to be getting lost. An opinion about a piece of media can only be…
Why Colin Moriarty leaving Kinda Funny wasn’t a surprise
Colin Moriarty leaving the successful startup the ‘four best friends’ started just over two years ago comes as a shock to many, but the writing had been on the wall…
Memories of Mario – Part 2 – 64 to Odyssey
The battle for greatest 2D Mario has always come down to World and 3. It’s a testament to 3 that an NES title could go toe-to-toe with the powerhouse SNES. Super Mario World World introduced saving and added a…
Memories of Mario on Mario Day….obviously – Part 1
For many in my age bracket (32), Mario was our introduction to gaming. I vividly remember the night my father brought home an NES and invited friends and family over to see…
What’s The Best Ocarina of Time Temple? – A Zelda Ranked List
Ocarina of Time is considered one of the greatest games ever made. The six main temples are obvious high points in the game, but which one is the best? Here's my list of the Ocarina of Time temples, from worst to best.