I Can’t Stop Thinking About Halo 3
Halo 3 remains one of the absolute best first-person shooters today, and it has captivated my imagination for so many reasons.
Review: Mario Party Superstars
Mario Party Superstars is billed as the series’ big return to form. Unfortunately, it doesn’t quite earn that reputation.
Nintendo 64 Online Could Have Been Amazing
Nintendo 64 games have landed on Nintendo Switch, unfortunately with a thud. Despite everything that N64 Online gets right, the service leaves a lot to be desired.
My Greatest Flaw? I Haven’t Beaten Earthbound
I’ve always wanted to finish Earthbound. Despite my disinterest in JRPGs, Earthbound’s world and its real-world climb from obscurity to cult status are fascinating.
A Trip Through the Weird, Wonderful World of Super Mario Land 2
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins is perhaps the most bizarre 2D Mario adventure, which is why it’s the most lovely of the bunch.
F-Zero: Mode 7 Speed That Still Succeeds
While the fifth generation of consoles marked the pivot to 3D, the SNES experimented with the third dimension quite a bit. The Mode 7 technique was central to that endeavor, but F-Zero is perhaps its only experiment to stand the test of time.
Review: Metroid Dread
Metroid Dread is finally here. With MercurySteam at the helm, Samus has never looked better.
Sakurai has Done It Again, I Want to Play Kingdom Hearts
Super Smash Bros. is an incredibly meaningful franchise which is directly responsible for me falling in love with so many facets of gaming history. Through wonderful and celebratory design, Sakurai and his team fostered a generation of curious players.
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania Review
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania is a loving compilation of the first three titles. While it isn’t perfect, it’s is a clear reminder of why this SEGA series is here to stay.
After a Decade, I Finally Beat Kirby Super Star Ultra’s Arena Mode
Kirby Superstar Ultra is a classic, albeit an incredibly easy one. However this game catalyzed my thoughts on the seemingly endless difficulty debate.