Pokémon Scarlet & Pokémon Violet tried to reinvent the series, and succeeded in some ways with its open world structure, but largely felt like more of the same in a worse package. The franchise lost its sense of adventure and whimsy somewhere along the way, and we were left with
Super Mario RPG has a glowing reputation among gamers and developers alike. Despite only playing it for the first time last year, I can see that is for good reason. It made turn-based battles more involved through timed hits, added some light platforming to exploration, and perhaps most importantly, remained
I love everything about WarioWare: Move It! except for actually playing it. That sounds bad, and in some ways it is, yet that’s also kind of the point.
WarioWare games aim to discombobulate – they rapid-fire seconds-long “microgames” in a constant barrage meant to keep you on your toes and
Fashion is one of my favorite parts of gaming. From appreciating cool character designs to Final Fantasy XIV’s Glamour endgame, creating an outfit for every situation is just fun. This is especially true as someone who doesn’t currently engage with fashion much in real life. It certainly helps
League of Legends has a vast amount of lore that hasn’t been touched. After talking to Rowan Parker, Creative Director of Riot Forge, earlier in the year, we found that is one of the purposes of Riot Forge: To expand that lore showcasing specific characters and matching those characters
Mario is dead.
Just kidding, he’s fine. Super Mario Bros. Wonder revels in surprises like that, many just as lethal for Mario.
While this game in particular emphasizes the element of surprise, people often look to Mario for exactly that. Since their inception, Mario games have captured a sense
It seems like the only Pokémon games I truly vibe with aren’t your traditional Gotta Catch ‘em All games, but instead their spinoffs. I’ve found myself deeply absorbed in games like New Pokémon Snap and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX more so than I ever did with
In ancient times, those who wielded the trombone gained admiration, respect, and power in their battle against the forces of evil. These tromboners, once guided by the baboons, have long since passed into legend. However, stories tell of a coming tromboner who will surpass all others and finally end the
