Paul Franzen

Disney Finds New Kingdom Hearts Game “Hard to Understand”

News Posts by Paul Franzen on August 3, 20116

This just made my day. Tetsuya Nomura is the Director of the next Kingdom Hearts game, Kingdom Hearts: Dream Droop Dropkick for the 3DS. In an interview with Famitsu (via SQEX*GAL), he talks a bit ab
Book of Unwritten Tales Really Coming Out (For Real This Time)

News Posts by Paul Franzen on July 29, 2011

I'm starting to think that The Book of Unwritten Tales is shooting for the dubious title of "The Duke Nukem Forever of classic-style adventure games." Not because it's a terrible parody of things th
Punt Babies in Hothead’s New iOS Game!

News Posts by Paul Franzen on July 28, 2011

From the press release: In [Kickin Momma], players control Momma as she aims and drop-kicks her babies into a shiny field of jewels and gems! Once launched into the air, Momma's helpful children will
Nintendo to Actually Reward Early Adopters (!!)

News Posts by Paul Franzen on July 28, 20119

Nintendo announced this morning that everyone who's purchased a 3DS prior to August 12 will receive 20 free videogames. ...What's going on?! Who is this?! That's not the Nintendo I know! THAT'S NOT T
Finally: Street Fighter Hello Kitty Toys!

News Posts by Paul Franzen on July 22, 20116

Destructoid reports that at Comic-Con, Capcom completely lost all sense of shame, and announced that they're collaborating with Sanrio to make Street Fighter-themed Hello Kitty merchandise—i.e., Hel
New Skyward Sword Trailer is–LOOK AT THE PENGUIN THING!

News Posts by Paul Franzen on July 21, 20114

It’s at about 1:15. The rest is immaterial. …OK, that’s not entirely true. The rest is very material. The game’s definitely looking much better than it did at E3 last year. Edit: This is actually the same trailer they were showing at this year’s E3. Stop pretending like it’s new, Nintendo!
TAKE THAT! Phoenix Wright to Destroy All Marvel Superheroes

News Posts by Paul Franzen on July 20, 20112

Zach Rich may not be happy about it, but Capcom recently announced that they're working on what is ostensibly the Super Street Fighter II Turbo edition of Marvel vs. Capcom 3—you know, a "new" versi
You Blew It: Mega Man Legends 3 Canceled

News Posts by Paul Franzen on July 19, 20113

Way to go. YOU were given the reins to co-develop the latest entry into the Mega Man Legends 3 franchise, and you completely blew it. Where did you go wrong? I don't know—maybe it was your "idea" th
GameCola is Hiring!

Blog Posts by Paul Franzen on July 18, 201120

Have you ever wanted to write for GameCola? Now's your chance!
Indie Games Summer Uprising is a Thing

News Posts by Paul Franzen on July 6, 2011

Hey, remember the Indie Games Winter Uprising? The event that was held late last year, whose apparent goal was to promote the fact that, sometimes, good Xbox Live Indie Games games get released, too?