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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 Vana’diel Diaries (August 2006)

Columns by Steve Hamner on August 1, 2006

As I edited this diary I've noticed they're getting longer and longer. It can only be due to more gameplay, further evidence that the hook is in place and I'm being dragged in. I think about everythin
Digital Championship Wrestling: Cloud vs. Sepiroth vs. Yuna vs. Cid vs. Zidane vs. Tidus

Columns by Paul Franzen on August 1, 2006

Paul: We are joining you in progress here in lovely Sicklerville, New Jersey, live from Eric Regan's backyard! Cloud's on the rooftop dueling with that ancient Lufenian Cid, Zidane has her tail wrapped around Yuna's throat down in the grass, and Sephiroth's trying desperately to look cool while getting his ass handed to him by nancy boy Tidus.
Captain Eric’s Super Thumb Feature Presentation

Columns by Eric Regan on August 1, 2006

WELCOME! to the newest and GRANDEST edition of Super Thumbs to be seen by human eyes...ever! In this edition I will bring some FPS ACTION to your ever-loving attention! Now they probably aren't the ga
Cheat Codes for Life

Columns by Zack Huffman on August 1, 2006

Zack Huffman offers advice about people hating on the GameCube, unlocking everything in Mario Party 7, and more.
The Gates of Life: Chapter 36 – The Gates of Vine

Columns by Matt Gardner on August 1, 2006

Forklass: Hey, let’s climb that vine! It goes up really high! It’s GOTTA go somewhere cool.
Be Careful What You Search For #18

Comics by Terrence Atkins on August 1, 2006

Comics inspired by actual search terms people have Googled to discover GameCola.
LostMagic (DS)

Reviews by Steve Hamner on August 1, 2006

I am, as ever, a sucker for role-playing games. I love getting in the head of the character and guiding him through the perils of his adventure to finally emerge victorious. And when it's all said and
Athens 2004 (PS2)

Reviews by Matthew Fraser on August 1, 2006

When the Olympic games come to your city, the good ol' economists begin to rub their hands in glee. They dream of piles of the glorious green, solid gold toilets and even useable office space. We'll f
Submissions (August 2006)

Fan Submissions by GameCola on August 1, 2006

Comments, e-mails, artwork and more from GameCola’s readers.
Dear Readers: Choose Your Own Dear Readers

Columns by Paul Franzen on August 1, 2006

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