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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

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Blog Posts by Michael Gray on September 6, 2008

As I move up to #19 on the waiting list, it becomes I apparent that I will get my hands on a copy of Super Smash Bros. Brawl this month. I've got a few preliminary ideas of what I could talk about in
Dear Readers: Old People, Women, Babies, and Monkeys

Columns by Paul Franzen on September 1, 2008

So I was trying to come up with an idea for Dear Readers, and I thought to myself, "Wouldn't it be great if I could melt people's faces together? To create one freak-face?"
… of the Month: Custom Characters

Columns by Matt Gardner on September 1, 20083

Games these days, particularly ones that have a multiplayer aspect (even more particularly ones with massively multiplayer aspects), are all about character customization.
The Gates of Life: Episode 60 – Significant Plot Move Forward!

Columns by Paul Franzen on September 1, 20081

Audience: And so, the group decided to take the tram to Strategy Guideland, where they would surely find some hints as to how to reach the final boss who obviously prevented them from saving the world.
Quantum Geek: Episode 6 – Send More S.T.A.R.S.

Columns by Michael Ridgaway on September 1, 2008

Something was very, very wrong. According to Rick, the only thing Tom had to do to get out of Resident Evil was find a key and get through a door. Well, he had found that key and opened the door, but
Virtual Console Review (August 2008)

Columns by Myrtle T. Blinkin on September 1, 2008

Those GOD DAMN hedgehogs are always eating my turnips. Ooooh, if I catch one, I will make you a hedgey sandwich. Or maybe a hog pie.
Gamer Girlfriend: Gaming Overdose

Columns by Vangie Ridgaway on September 1, 20082

I proudly admit to being a casual gamer. I’ve never pretended to be otherwise. My standard M.O. is to play a little bit, and then go do something else. A large part of this preference is due to my general lack of interest in many of the games that are out there.
Captain Novolin (SNES)

Reviews by Rick L on September 1, 20081

What's the first thing you think of when I say "superhero"? Superman? Spider-Man? Flying? Capes? X-ray vision? Secret identities? Well, you quite possibly have a good idea of what a superhero is. Raya
Loom (PC)

Reviews by Carl Houghton on September 1, 20082

"I'm Bobbin Threadbare, are you my mother?"And so begins the first ever drunken review of Gamecola fame. By god will I remember to check any spelling errors and spacing issues, but this is drunk all t
Low-Rent Adventures in Japan: Now Hiring

Columns by Richo Rosai on September 1, 20081

Do you have what it takes to be rubbin’ it with us?