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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

testgame.exe: Making the Adventure

Columns by Elizabeth Medina-Gray on February 1, 2007

I love testgame, that I do, and there are a few things that pop into my mind as I continue to work on it (sporadically). Allow me to ramble a little. Point number 1: This is one heck of a project.
Cheat Codes for Life

Columns by Zack Huffman on February 1, 2007

Zack Huffman offers advice on balancing game-time between your friend and your girlfriend, being an early adopter, and more.
[NSFW] Be Careful What You Search For #24

Comics by Terrence Atkins on February 1, 2007

Comics inspired by actual search terms people have Googled to discover GameCola.
… of the Month: River City Rumble

Columns by Matt Gardner on February 1, 2007

I refuse to say very much on this movie, as it has already stolen way too much of my life. …of the Month is usually short, anyway, so it shouldn’t matter to my loyal non-readers.
The Vana’diel Diaries (February 2007)

Columns by Steve Hamner on February 1, 2007

The continuing adventures in the world of Final Fantasy XI.
Inside the Guide: Deja Vu 2

Columns by Michael Gray on February 1, 2007

Hey, everyone! Welcome to Inside the Guide, the article in which I talk about writing guides for videogames and whatnot. This month I'm going to talk about one of my earlier guides—the one I wrote f
Digital Championship Wrestling: Earthworm Jim vs. Dr. Robotnik in a Pit of Acid Match

Columns by Paul Franzen on February 1, 2007

Hello everyone, and welcome once again to Digital Championship Wrestling! As always I'm Paul Franzen, and with me as always is my good friend "Captain" Eric Regan.
The Blackwell Legacy (PC)

Reviews by Paul Franzen on February 1, 2007

Wadjet Eye Games has done it again!
The Gates of Life: Episode 42 – What? Really?

Columns by Paul Franzen on February 1, 2007

Necrostreeb: I’m the main character?! Seriously?
Marvel Ultimate Alliance (X360)

Reviews by Steve Hamner on February 1, 2007

"Warrior needs food badly."–GauntletAhh, Gauntlet. So many ill-spent quarters. Marvel Ultimate Alliance, and many games like it, owe a lot to Gauntlet. With its simple tactics, button-mashing combat