Are the ACA NEOGEO ports worth getting on PS4 and PS5?
Do these ports hold a candle to SEGA and Nintendo’s offerings?
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.
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.
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.
Taking Flight With AER: Memories of Old
Bringing with it great world building and an emphasis on aerial exploration, this game’s foibles weight it down, preventing it from really soaring among the greats.
Star Fox 64 on Nintendo Switch Makes Me So Happy
N64 games are finally coming to Nintendo Switch Online, bringing this fan-favorite 90s console will be in the multiplayer spotlight once again.
Is Ocarina of Time Still The Pinnacle of Gaming?
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is lauded as one of the very best games ever made. In 2021, I have to question whether that title is still deserved.
Catching Back Up With The Indies of PAX West 2021
PAX West was earlier this month, and while the event didn’t have the major AAA presence it usually does, there were a lot of indies worth checking out.
An Ode To GameCube Discs
One of Nintendo’s key mistakes with the GameCube was the decision to use proprietary miniDVD technology. Let’s take a loot at how they’re a microcosm for the GameCube’s legacy.
I Can’t Get Into Metal Gear Solid 3, But Someday I Will
I cannot get into MGS3. But, that’s not a problem. Instead, it’s emblematic of why gaming as an art form is so timeless and special.