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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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Eight New Endings for Swords and Monsters

News Posts by Paul Franzen on January 24, 2010

Swords and Monsters, the Xbox Live Indie RPG released in late 2008 by Triple A Studios, has recently been updated to offer eight more alternate endings, in addition to the three the game had previousl
The Artwork of Phoenix Wright

Blog Posts by Michael Gray on January 23, 20101

You might not know this, but Capcom released a few Phoenix Wright art books in Japan to coincide with the various game releases. They contain things like all the artwork in the games, concept art, nev
Lovely Lisa (DS)

Reviews by Matt Jonas on January 22, 20105

Little Sarah only wanted to be her mummy's favourite girl. Every day she would do the housework, help dry the dishes, put the rubbish out, feed the pets and even wash the car. She was a fine, well-beh
Plot Details for Halo: Reach Revealed

News Posts by Michael Gray on January 21, 20103

"Carbonated News" has been getting a lot of flack from critics lately, because it tends to be completely wrong about everything, especially the news. OK, so maybe I never double-check any of the fa
What the Crap?: Street Fighter the Movie the Game the Article the Sequel?

Columns by Mark Freedman on January 21, 20108

There are so many videogame name conundrums out there, it boggles the damn mind. Street Fighter is such a great game series. They decided to make a movie based on Street Fighter II, and they called it Street Fighter. Looking at this name…is it supposed to be a prequel to the game? Is it somehow … Continue reading "What the Crap?: Street Fighter the Movie the Game the Article the Sequel?"
Earn PS3 Trophies for Watching TV?

News Posts by Paul Franzen on January 20, 20103

If you're like me, you've often wondered: What's the point of watching TV anymore? In fact, what's the point of doing anything, anymore, if it doesn't boost my gamerscore? If what I'm doing doesn't
Inside the Guide: Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (DS)

Columns by Michael Gray on January 20, 20104

...with so much "competition," how can you make a guide that stands out from the crowd?
Muscle March Finally Released in the U.S.!

News Posts by Paul Franzen on January 20, 2010

In case you missed it in my new videogame releases post yesterday, Muscle March has finally been released for WiiWare in the U.S.! Here’s why you should care: …Actually, to be honest, I’m not sure the gameplay really looks that much fun, despite the game’s Katamari-esque levels of fantastic Japanese wackiness. (I have a feeling … Continue reading "Muscle March Finally Released in the U.S.!"
Doom RPG (Mobile)

Reviews by Matt Jonas on January 20, 2010

Disclaimer: This review contains a picture of "dancing dog," and is rated R, for Ruff. ...So, university is a dumb waste of time so far. If I'd have known that "being lectured" stands for "being shout
New Videogame Releases for the Week of January 18th, 2010

News Posts by Paul Franzen on January 19, 20101

Dark Void, Muscle March, Death by Cube, Bob Came In Pieces, Dark Void Zero, Pinball Hall of Fame: The Gottlieb Collection, Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment, and more.