The Yakuza series is a big, shameful gap in my gaming knowledge, and Yakuza 0 was on sale recently, so I snapped it up and decided to give the series a whirl. I’ve heard nothing but praise for the franchise so my expectations were high, but I had no idea what the games were about […]
Without Pokemon Cards, I’ve Started Collecting The Weirdest Stuff
Logan Paul has single-handedly made my life incredibly confusing and weird. His sudden interest in Pokemon card collecting and outrageous evaluations on vintage stock kickstarted a Pokemon card gold rush amongst content creators and short-term investors that sent prices to the moon. This, along with the increase in activity of retail scalpers thanks to the […]
Final Fantasy 10 Perfectly Depicts Strained Family Relationships
When Tidus reunites with his estranged father, he doesn’t collapse into his arms, finally getting the approval he always wanted. He tells him he hates him. Family confrontations like this are rarely fluffy affairs. Frankly, Tidus gets a bad rap. As a kid playing Final Fantasy 10, maybe it’s understandable why we looked at this […]
She Dreams Elsewhere Dev On Creating A Game That’s Part Paprika, Part Persona, And Part Seinfeld
“I guess maybe one last thing to mention,” Davionne Gooden, solo developer of She Dreams Elsewhere tells me as our interview is wrapping up. “I have this on my shelf. It’s a sealed copy of Persona 5. And the reason why it’s there is because I’ve actually yet to play this game at all. And […]
Barthood Is The Only New Simpsons Episode That’s As Good As The Golden Age
I love The Simpsons, and not just as a concept. Not just in the “oh yeah, Mr. Plow, that was funny,” kind of way. I still watch the new episodes every week and keep up with all the buzz around the show too. Unfortunately, that means I hear a lot of people complaining about how […]
I’d Watch A Game Of Thrones Style Political Drama About Mortal Kombat’s Outworld
Mortal Kombat’s Outworld is a culture-rich barren land filled with political intrigue as the various races and alliances constantly war over who will be crowned Kahn. In the past two games, we’ve seen that shift from Shao to Kotal, while Mileena works from the outskirts to pull down that newfound power. Throw in the hive-mind […]
Tender is an intergalactic dating app (that’s also a game)
I am currently texting six potential dates on a fake dating app called Tender. Not all of the conversations are going well, but some of them are. I have a date scheduled with Jessie, a 37-year-old lionlike creature that hates yellow starbursts. (I happen to like them.) I’m also chatting with Willa, a humanoid ox […]
FYI: There’s No Way To Evolve Pokemon In New Pokemon Snap
New Pokemon Snap is out today and the consensus is that the game successfully captures the charm and quality of its ‘90s predecessor (check out our full review here). The game expands on the original Pokemon Snap in a number of ways, like a longer campaign, day/night variations, and more than double the number of […]
I Wish Other Franchises Were As Committed As Fast & Furious
I’m not a Fast & Furious fan, and sometimes I get a little jealous of people who are. The only Fast & Furious movie I’ve ever seen is Tokyo Drift, which as I understand it is looked upon as the weird cousin in the Fast & Furious family. And nothing is more important than family, […]
More Tattooed Protagonists Please
Tattoos have a long and rich history in many cultures around the world. Some societies used them to brand criminals or outsiders, some used them to mark spiritual leaders, some used them as a rite of passage or to show stories of the wearer’s life. Tattoos in video games are often used to communicate character […]