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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

The Ten Reasons: Mega Man

Columns by Michael Gray on January 1, 20092

Welcome to "The Ten Reasons," where I discuss ten reasons why I like or dislike a game. This month, I thought I'd extend a warm welcome to new GameCola writer Nathaniel Hoover. See, he wrote a review
Captain Eric’s Cheat Codes for Life

Columns by Eric Regan on January 1, 2009

Captain Eric Regan offers advice on playing games that don't have Achievements, writing for GameCola, and more.
Real Virtuality: Start

Comics by Alex Jedraszczak on January 1, 20091

Alex Jedraszczak’s webcomic set in a world where videogames are real and you can major in Halo.
Mega Man (NES)

Reviews by Nathaniel Hoover on January 1, 200910

“Fairly revolutionary” and “rather creative” are two terms I would use to describe the original Mega Man. “Spine-meltingly difficult” is another one.
[NSFW] Be Careful What You Search For #45

Comics by Terrence Atkins on January 1, 2009

Comics inspired by actual search terms people have Googled to discover GameCola.
Mega Man 9 (X360-XBLA)

Reviews by Rick L on January 1, 2009

Mega Man 9 is a happy jump back to my childhood. It was really great to see the old graphics and sounds I love come back in a brand-new 2008 videogame. I'm a massive classic gamer and Mega Man enthusi
Sam & Max Hit the Road (PC)

Reviews by Carl Houghton on January 1, 2009

After reviewing Nightshift Legacy: The Jaguar's Eye, I was so glad to get on to reviewing Sam Max. A coherent storyline! Beautiful art throughout! Logical puzzles (well, if riding a crazy life-threa
The 2008 GameCola Videogame Awards

Columns by Paul Franzen on January 1, 20093

Read on to find out what the top videogames of 2008 are, as decided by GameCola's staff and readers.
… of the Month: Changing Passwords

Columns by Matt Gardner on January 1, 2009

This month, instead of my usual, ultra-hilarious rantings, I bring to you a special message. A message that I hope serves as a reminder to young and old alike of what can happen if you aren't careful with your PSN account.
Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (Wii)

Reviews by Meteo Xavier on January 1, 20092

For a bold, nearly flawless take on the "other" major Nintendo brand for the next generation, the Metroid Prime games really don't seem to be as popular as they should be. I still remember this game h