Jack Zustiak

Ninjas need plans. I know this not due to personal experience (as far as you know), but the NES classic, Shadow of the Ninja. Your survival in that ninja platformer required having the right plan: good routes through obstacles and optimal power ups will win the day. If Shadow of

While Dragon Ball endures in large part thanks to the genius of the late Akira Toriyama, the passion of its fans play a vital role as well. Something about Dragon Ball taps into people’s imaginations, creating a desire to see its universe(s) from every possible angle and perspective.

Technology changes how we see the world. While it most often affects our view of the future, it can also change the past. Information aggregation, digital restoration, remakes, and various other methods of preservation keep the past alive with the caveat that whatever technology touches will cease to be exactly

The Legacy of Kain is deified. Longtime gamers tell tales of this series, few know the truth. This series was mortal once, with its ongoing narrative coming to a close with 2003’s Legacy of Kain Defiance. However, its penchant for amazing characters and strong storytelling drove writers Joshua Viola

Jack: Astro Bot aims to please. Its graphical coating shines with an impressive, inviting sheen. When you say it’s time to play, it practically assaults you with joy. It constantly fetches references to Playstation’s history and brings them to your door. Every moment of Astro Bot drips with

Yars Rising - Story Trailer Watch this video on YouTube Atari has released a brand new story trailer for Yars Rising leading up to the game’s release on September 10, 2024. This trailer delves further into the game’s narrative and how Yars Rising ties into the greater Yarsiverse.

Nothing changed how I create more than the “so what?” test. I learned it from a highschool writing class, but realistically it applies to just about everything we put out into the world. What matters to us as individuals won’t inherently connect with someone else. Whether it’s writing

If the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle arcade beat-em-ups of old aimed to (allegedly) munch your quarters, Splintered Fate (undoubtedly) aims to munch your time. No judgment, at least yet, but we need to face that fact. Splintered Fate doesn’t test a player’s skill so much as their persistence.