On The Enduring Importance of Disc Drives
While digital distribution is the future and a fundamental part of game preservation, physical media must be included in a holistic approach to the topic.
How One of 2021’s Best Titles Improves Upon a 30-Year-Old Idea
Bravely Default 2 homages a lot of classic JRPGs, but rather than languish in the past, it instead brings these ideas forward, perfecting them for the modern age
The Peculiar World of F-Zero: GP Legend
In the mid-2000s, F-Zero received a full-fledged anime and a fantastic tie-in game on GBA. This level of multimedia synergy is something that Nintendo should adopt more often.
Star Ocean: The Last Hope Has One of the Best JRPG Battle Systems Around
Star Ocean never seemed to rise to the same heights as other JRPG franchises, but the series’ fourth installment had a fantastic combat system worth remembering.
Pokémon Black and White Deserve a Rest, not a Remake
With the recent Pokémon releases, many are already looking ahead to hypothetical Black and White remakes. But, a return trip to Unova just isn’t necessary.
Pokémon is Being Held Back by Chains of the Past
Pokemon is a legendary franchise, but its tropes and habits are making it so the series cannot meaningfully evolve.
Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron – The One We All Forgot
Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron is a surprisingly great follow-up to Battlefront II that nobody talks about.
What Your Favorite Eeveelution Says About You
What does your favorite Eeveelution say about you? Well it can be hard to tell, but thankfully we have this handy guide to help figure that out.
Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber – Revisiting A Wonderful, Underappreciated Game
Ogre Battle 64 was the right game at the wrong time, launching on a system that didn’t quite have the appreciation for tactics RPGS that other consoles.
I’m Thankful For DK: Jungle Climber and New Super Mario Bros.
Everyone fondly treasures a few key childhood games. Mine are a pair of DS titles, a fact that highlights the shifting role of nostalgia across the industry.