You know that little cheer you let out when you finally find that rare item or beat a tough boss in a game? Yep, we’ve all been there—sitting on the couch, fist-pumping the air, even if it’s just in our living room. Gaming is more than a pastime; it’s those moments of sheer joy when you achieve something you’ve been striving for. We’re right there with you, ready to cheer on those small, big victories.
Ah, the PlayStation 1—a console that revolutionized gaming and graced us with some of the finest RPGs ever made. If you were lucky enough to experience this golden era, you know that it was a time when gaming narratives were deep, mechanics were intricate, and the pixel art was charmingly blocky. Grab your memory cards…
Kirby, Nintendo’s ever-charming pink puffball, has been a staple of gaming since 1992. Across a spectrum of innovative games, each offering unique twists on the classic formula, Kirby has captivated players young and old. Let’s break down the top 15 games in the franchise, balancing accessibility for newcomers and complexity for seasoned gamers. 1. “Kirby…
Killer Instinct, since its 1994 debut, has been a cornerstone in the fighting games genre. The series is renowned for its cast of diverse characters, each bringing their own flavor to the battlefield. Here, we present the 15 most iconic characters, highlighting their influence on the franchise and why they hold a special place in…
Considering that Jack Thompson was disbarred in 2008 and has laid lower than a snake’s heinie ever since, it’s shocking to think that a whole generation of video gamers are now growing up without ever hearing his name. At the end of our offensive video games post, we regretted not having room to include his shenanigans. Jack…
Grab your nostalgia goggles because we’re diving deep into the annals of handheld gaming history. From the pixelated wonders of the late ’80s to the sleek, multifunctional devices of today, handheld consoles have been more than just toys—they’ve been our digital best friends. Let’s be real, who didn’t have a Game Boy stashed in their…
In the world of gaming, paladins are a character class that seem to have seeped into every RPG universe without anyone quite explaining how they got there. Just a quick list of popular games with a paladin archetype include: New rule: From now on, all RPG game trailers have to use this genre of bootie-shaking funk…
Tetris is an anomaly in the computer game world. Let’s explain why. There are very few truly abstract games. We count board games, children’s playground games, sports, video games, all-inclusive. Most games are a stand-in for real-world challenges, or an interpretation of themes from fiction or mythology, which in turn draw inspiration from real-world narratives. Strategy…
Alright, let’s get one thing straight: the Sega Dreamcast may not have had the longest lifespan, but it sure packed a punch during its heyday. Among its many contributions to gaming, its catalog of fighting games stands out as a glorious testament to what happens when you mix top-notch hardware with creative developers unafraid to…
Bend your hands into shapes they were never intended to form, as we explore the stumbling, unsure evolution of the game controller.
Everybody knows how you succeed in business. You create a quality product and sell it at a fair price. As long as your business model meets within boundaries of the market’s supply and demand, you will succeed. Wrong! Doubly wrong in the loony world of technology, and most impossibly wrong during the tech market of the…
The Pokémon world is full of majestic creatures, but let’s face it, not all of them are destined to grace the covers of fashion magazines. Some Pokémon have faces (and bodies) only a mother could love. Here’s our authoritative yet cheeky guide to the 25 Pokémon whose designs are, shall we say, uniquely challenging. Garbodor…
Step into the time machine and set the dial to the ’90s: a golden era of gaming when the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) reigned supreme. A system that served as the epicenter of a seismic shift in the gaming landscape, the SNES was more than just a console—it was a window into worlds of…