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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 October 1, 2005

You know how stories normally go, right? You've got a hero and a villain and a bunch of things happen, and then there's a moral at the end to warn all the youngsters listening to the story about how t
The Gates of Life: Episode 27 – Eye for an Island Nation

Columns by Matt Gardner on October 1, 2005

Enrique: We have to go after our former leader. I'm not leaving and loose ends. And also I need a kingdom. Narrator, find me an island nation to take over.
Oh, the Humanity!: Bonus Halloween Double-Feature!

Columns by Zack Huffman on October 1, 2005

Those of us who have played the Resident Evil series know that the games are primarily about two things: zombies and running out of ammunition. The style of strategy and skill combined with excessive zombie violence makes Resident Evil in scientific terminology, Rad to the Max.
Captain Eric’s Super Thumb Feature Presentation

Columns by Eric Regan on October 1, 2005

Once again, it is that time. YES everyone, it is THUMBS time! You may all rejoice at once. Now, everybody knows how wonderful and exciting this feature always is, BUT this edition may just top them al
[NSFW] Be Careful What You Search For #10

Comics by Terrence Atkins on October 1, 2005

Terrence Atkins is here drawing the keywords YOU Googled to discover GameCola.
Yu-Gi-Oh!: Nightmare Troubadour (DS)

Reviews by Matt Gardner on October 1, 2005

Letting your Yu-Gi-Oh prejudices get in the way of giving this game a chance would be a mistake.
[NSFW] Nintendogs: Lab & Friends (DS)

Reviews by Matt Wright on October 1, 2005

Now, for those of you who've had your heads in a bucket of fish eggs for the past year or so, Nintendogs is huge.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (GCN)

Reviews by Casey Levine on October 1, 2005

It's always risky taking an old, well-loved game and trying to update it.
Cheat Codes for Life

Columns by Zack Huffman on October 1, 2005

Zack offers advice about nongaming girlfriends, becoming a more confident gamer, and more.
The Jungle Book (GG)

Reviews by Paul Franzen on October 1, 2005

Honestly, would it have been that hard to make the objective just "reach the end"? I know you don't see a lot of games like this, but I think we could've figured it out.