20 years later, Wario Land 4’s sound room still haunts me

Twenty years after its release, the GBA classic Wario Land 4 remains a fascinating artifact. It’s not only an accomplished platformer that could rival any 2D Mario outing from the same era, but also a clear commitment to developing an aesthetic texture for Wario games that has informed many of Wario’s subsequent appearances. There are […]

The Sims 4’s 100-baby challenge is wild now

The “100 Baby Challenge” is a trend that started with player Amiisays in The Sims 2, and was adapted for The Sims 4 by a player under the handle Snarky Witch. The original challenge was simple: one Sim, capable of pregnancy, must have 100 babies with 100 different donors, with no cheats or items that […]