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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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[NSFW] Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Walkthrough

Videos by Nathaniel Hoover on January 7, 20102

An entertaining, incredibly helpful, and beefy video walkthrough of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney for the Nintendo DS.
Adventures in the Magic Kingdom Playthrough

Videos by Nathaniel Hoover on January 7, 2010

As a substitute for visiting Disney World this summer, Paul plays through an NES game about Disney World.
How to Spell GameCola

Videos by Nathaniel Hoover on January 7, 20106

A primer on how to spell "GameCola." It's really not that difficult, people.
GameCola Continues to Not Be Dead. But, Is GameCola Really Still Alive?

Videos by Nathaniel Hoover on January 7, 20101

A collection of videos relating to GameCola's hiatus between July 2009 and January 2010.
GameCola Is Back!

Videos by Nathaniel Hoover on January 7, 20103

After a long hiatus, GameCola is back! Celebration!
Oh, the Humanity!: Gamer Girl

Columns by Michael Gray on January 6, 2010

Welcome to "Oh, the Humanity!", the column that reviews videogame-based movies and books. Today's book is Gamer Girl by Mari Macusi. Gamer Girl? Sounds like someone's trying to capitalize on the wild
Pokémon Pinball (GBC)

Reviews by Zach Rich on January 6, 2010

Spinoffs are a fickle thing. Sometimes, they lead to some extraordinary franchises, like the Mario Kart series, or the Mario Tennis/Golf series. Sometimes, they lead to unfortunate nightmares riddle
WiiWaa: The Wii is Growing Up

News Posts by Paul Franzen on January 5, 20101

A few months ago, we posted about Baby and Me—the Wii game that comes with an actual baby doll that plugs into your Wiimote for all kinds of eating-, sleeping-, and pooping-related hi-jinx. Apparent
Nintendo World in NYC

Blog Posts by Paul Franzen on January 5, 20104

A few weeks ago, I conned my girlfriend into visiting New York City with me, where we could check out The Big Tree and The Skaters, do a little Christmas shopping, and, in general, just soak in the ho
The Ten Reasons: Mega Man 2

Columns by Michael Gray on January 5, 20103

Hello, and welcome to "The Ten Reasons," where I discuss ten reasons why I like or dislike a game. This month, I'm talking about Mega Man 2 for the NES, one of the rare sequels that is better than the