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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...

Latest Articles

Quantum Geek: Episode 16 – Enough

Columns by Michael Ridgaway on July 1, 20093

"This is ridiculous," said Tom. "Sneaking into Hyrule Castle should totally have counted as a dungeon!" "Apparently it didn't," answered Rick. "It still says you have one more to go." "Whatever, I'm u
The Gates of Life: Season Two, Episode 6 – Fly Away Home

Columns by Paul Franzen on July 1, 20092

Render: I’ve been thinking. I’m never going to find my life’s true calling while I still have ghosts of my past holding me back. Jonathan, set a course for my homeland, Trelenodora. I have some unfinished business to take care of.
Dear Readers: The Last Issue of GameCola

Columns by Paul Franzen on July 1, 2009

This is the last issue of GameCola. Boy, I bet that got your attention.
The Ten Reasons: Final Fantasy VI Advance (Part One)

Columns by Michael Gray on July 1, 20095

Welcome to "The Ten Reasons," where I discuss ten reasons why I like or dislike a game. This month, I'm talking about Final Fantasy VI Advance, Part One. I say "Part One" because I've done a video walkthrough for this game, and the game is about a zillion hours long, so I have to divide it upsomehow.
Carbonated News: E3 2009 Review

News Posts by Michael Gray on July 1, 20092

Welcome to "Carbonated News," the column where I get you up-to-date on all the latest gaming news while making a bunch of snarky comments about everything. This month, I'm giving you a recap of all th
Inside the Guide: Four Ways to Write Guides

Columns by Michael Gray on July 1, 20092

Hello everyone, and welcome to “Inside the Guide,” the article that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the art of making guides for videogames. I've just finished writing a guide for Mega Man: Dr.Wily's Revenge this month, so I figured I'd talk about four different methods I've used to write various guides.
testgame.exe: Making the Adventure

Columns by Elizabeth Medina-Gray on July 1, 20093

Hey look, everyone, it's time for the monthly update of testgame! This month's article is short and sweet, but don't let that fool you. We've got a nice handful of new things to checkout in the gam
[NSFW] Be Careful What You Search For #50

Comics by Terrence Atkins on July 1, 20091

Comics inspired by actual search terms people have Googled to discover GameCola.
Captain Eric’s Cheat Codes for Life

Columns by Eric Regan on July 1, 20093

Captain Eric Regan offers advice on how to prepare for GameCola's upcoming relaunch, how to deal with slow Internet connections in online gaming, and more.
The Basics: Metal Slug

Columns by Stuart Gipp on July 1, 20092

We’ve all been there, gang. Sat in the local Quizno’s with a group of your closest friends, discussing the women (or men) you’ve slept with, the wacky antics in which you have participated, when all of a sudden—and without warning—your dearest friend suddenly pipes up.