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Awful tutorials, confounding gameplay, questionable character design, and gacha mechanics. Hard to believe it's one of my favorite games, but it is. Here's why...

GC Podcast #182: Patently Absurd

You've been served!

[NSFW] Metroid Fusion (GBA)

The big N didn't do too many horrid things to Samus...

Disregard Canon, Acquire Representation: Naoto Shirogane is a Transman

Why accept the canon explanation when the story could be so much more interesting?

Enviro-Bear 2000: Operation: Hibernation (PC)

In 2009, Justin Smith ventured forth with a game that would change the gaming industry forever. A title that would blow the fish out of the water. A game for FREE that beats the living daylights out o

Gamer Girlfriend: Friends Don't Let Friends Play (Crappy) Facebook Games

It all started when I got a message from GameCola's own Kate Jay. "Hey Vangie," she said, "I know you don't usually play Facebook games, but you might want to give this one a try. It's really a lot of

Garry's Mod (PC)

When is a game not a game?

[NSFW] Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled (DS)

So dutifully trying to be Chrono Trigger it's both admirable and depressing at the same time.

Shall We Date?: Wizardess Heart (iOS)

The Harry Potter dating sim we've all been waiting for! Kind of.

[NSFW] Final Fantasy Tactics (PS1)

A fan of the Final Fantasy series? Maybe not after you play this one...

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Watch the VGAs LIVE with the GameCola Staff!

Blog Posts by Paul Franzen on December 9, 20113

The recording starts at 8PM EST! Make sure to join us over at uStream.
Blood & Glory (iPhone)

Reviews by Matt Jonas on December 9, 20116

There's a lot of free games available on the iPhone, but they're all rubbish in every respect. Blood Glory is an exception to the rule. Gladiator Meets Punch-Out!! Ignoring the fact that this game i
Keeping Abreast of Dead or Alive 5

News Posts by Matt Jonas on December 9, 20119

Normally I keep the fighting game talk here to a minimum, having reviewed only a few of them for the 'Cola. But today's news is mind-blowing: Team Ninja has finally stopped making the DoA ladies so we
China, Part 2: PC Gaming, Merchandising, and Intellectual Property Armageddon.

Blog Posts by David Donovan on December 8, 20112

In Part 1 of my look at gaming in China, I discussed the ambiguous legal status of game consoles: the PS3, 360, and Wii remain a special niche for dedicated gamers. But if the ban on consoles achieved
Nintendo 3DS System Update: What Does it REALLY Do?

Blog Posts by Matt Jonas on December 7, 20115

For those foolish fools who purchased a Nintendo 3DS, look what's available as of right now! Posted a whole day earlier than expected, the new System Update for the Nintendo 3DS adds game modes, puzzl
Night of the Meteor Trailer is a Thing of Beauty

News Posts by Paul Franzen on December 7, 20111

OK, so granted—this video first came out in March of this year. But this is the first time I've seen it, and if there's an adventure game trailer that I'm only just hearing about now, I'm guessing
Eternal Legacy (iPhone)

Reviews by Matt Jonas on December 6, 20113

Spoilers. Lysty dies at the hands of her father, Magnate Frey, who is possessed by an evil spirit called Moon. Now we can all go home. Good night. Copy/Paste, Edit Eternal Legacy is a linear, dull, m
The Typing of the Dead (DC)

Reviews by Frank Jacobs on December 5, 20113

Type! For the love of all that is holy, type!
Xenoblade Chronicles Coming to the U.S.

News Posts by Matt Jonas on December 5, 20115

Xenoblade Chronicles has been out in my home of sunny old England for a short while now. Having actually played it for a spell, I believe that Xenoblade is an absolutely astonishing game. Many gamers
GC Podcast #44: That Was Limited

Podcasts by Alex Jedraszczak on December 4, 20118

That's right, folks, this is GameCola Podcast number FORTY FOUR. Alex Jedraszczak, Paul Franzen, and Christian Porter got together very recently to record this one.