The Appealing CyberWorld of ‘Mega Man Battle Network’
Our friend Mega Man has seen many iterations over the years, taking different forms in various platformers. Though perhaps his most unique outing was through...
‘Destiny 2’: Let’s Admit It Failed
Bungie has undoubtedly given video games some of their best FPS titles over the years, and have often found themselves at the forefront of not...
Looking Back at ‘Contact’: An Unsung Hero of the Nintendo DS
by Nathan B
The Nintendo DS was a powerhouse of innovation. The dual-screen technology opened up a multitude of unique possibilities that hadn’t been seen on a portable...
‘Dragon’s Dogma’ and the Curse of Bitterblack Isle
Since time immemorial, boss battles have been a vital part of video games. A challenging adversary at the heart of a dungeon or the end...
‘Nier: Automata’ – A Melding of Gameplay and Story
by Taylor Smith
The first Nier was met with middling reviews when it was released around 7 years ago; it was an ambitious title, with great ideas, that...
Best of the Worst: Ranking ‘Mass Effect 2’s Dirty Dozen
by Mike Worby
Mass Effect 2 has regularly been recognized as one of the greatest games of its generation, and it isn’t hard to see why. Taking the already...
‘Final Fantasy XV’: A Satisfying, if Schizophrenic, Ride
by Mike Worby
Final Fantasy XV is just like that. It's the American pioneer in the gold rush of the gaming world, it's a man shaking a rusty,...
The Brilliance of ‘Dragon’s Dogma’
Embarking on an epic journey filled with swords, sorcery, and mythological creatures is everyone’s dream. From the rebellious kids who wish they were someone else to...
‘Aurion: Legacy of the Kori-Odan’ — A Cultural Showcase
Step aside, JRPGs. Thanks to Cameroonian studio Kiro’o Games, there is a whole new kind of roleplaying game, heavily influenced by African cultures. Aurion: Legacy...
Kindling the Fire: ‘Dark Souls’ and the Art of Obscure Storytelling
by Mike Worby
Ever since the series began with Demon’s Souls back in 2009, the Souls franchise has had a knack for a certain method of obscure storytelling. Each time you enter one...