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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

Gamer Girlfriend: Virtual Cheating

Columns by Vangie Ridgaway on April 1, 20093

Here’s a question for all you seasoned gamers out there: In the world of videogaming, where are the hypothetical “lines in the sand” with respect to sportsmanship and fair play? In other words, what does (or does not) constitute, well, cheating?
Mid-Boss: Biggest Disappointments in Gaming

Columns by Stuart Gipp on April 1, 20091

During his extensive life of gaming, Mid-Boss has had more than his fair share of disappointments. Primarily, his dissatisfaction has grown from an excess of hype or foolish enthusiasm toward games that turned out completely unworthy of the esteem forced upon them.
Captain Eric’s Cheat Codes for Life

Columns by Eric Regan on April 1, 20091

Captain Eric Regan offers advice on how to afford new videogame controllers, friends who are sore losers, and more.
… of the Month: Replay Value

Columns by Matt Gardner on April 1, 20093

What do ya’ll mean when you give games high scores for “replay value”? I’ve written a lot of reviews in my day, and I’ve wondered from time to time about exactly what it means to give a certain score in a certain category.
Versus Mode: Review Ratings, Sonic, the GameCube, and More

Columns by GameCola on April 1, 20091

Former GC writer Christian Porter and current GC writer Eric Regan discuss review ratings, the fall of Sonic, online gaming, and more.
Dear Readers: Stupid Things Developers Do to Ruin Their Awesome Games: Part 1

Columns by Paul Franzen on April 1, 20091

I hope you all enjoyed GameCola's first-ever April Fool's Day extravaganza! In case you missed it, GC writer Zach Rich took over GameCola.net, rechristened it "Zach Rich’s Slightly Carbonated Extravaganza for the Hard of Hearing,"
Flash Flood: Addicting Flash Games

Columns by Nathaniel Hoover on April 1, 2009

The average person on the street probably isn't too familiar with Flash games...but maybe they should be.
Quantum Geek: Episode 13 – WMDs (Weapons of Mario [Kart] Destruction)

Columns by Michael Ridgaway on April 1, 2009

Beep. Beep. BOOP! Tom smiled as he hit the gas, feeling the kart stir below him as he accelerated. This time, he thought, she's done for. There's no way she can beat me at Mario Kart 64, especially
One-Hour Videogame Super Collider Blow-Out!

Columns by Meteo Xavier on April 1, 20091

Alternate titles for this article include: "One-Hour Videogame Mass Wedding/Mass Murder Super Review Station for American Entertainments" "Spermadness of the Godhead: The Meteo Xavier One-Hour Video
Mega Man 8 (PS1)

Reviews by Nathaniel Hoover on April 1, 20094

Suppose it is your job to bake just one pizza every 1-2 years, and it's pizza time once more. You've gotten really good at making pizzas over the last ten years or so, but some of your critics say tha