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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

Dear Readers: LUE Reaction

Columns by Paul Franzen on May 1, 2004

I received a very unexpected reaction to my Dear Readers column last month (though, mostly via "invaders" from the GameFaqs board "Life, the Universe, and Everything"). Many people seemed to think that my game ideas are "retarded" and "gay" (which should give you an idea of the reactors' age level and intelligence) For some reason, I feel that I should address these complaints.
Golden Sun (GBA)

Reviews by Aaron Waters on May 1, 20041

Golden Sun is a BAD BAD GAME.
You Learn Something New Every Play: Surgery

Columns by Brian Vanek on May 1, 2004

I was lucky enough to be watching the local news when they actually had put together an interesting story. Video games can actually make people become better surgeons. The newsman spoke with a d
Preserving the Plastic: Top Ten Rules to Live By

Columns by Allec Johnson on May 1, 2004

There are always some basic rules or a code to hold near and dear to your heart when it comes to any aspect of life. These codes can be anything from "treat others the way you want to be treated" to
[NSFW] Mega Man X7 (PS2)

Reviews by Ted Gleason on May 1, 20041

Mega Man X7 is the type of game that most greatly appeals to fans of the series.
Mario Paint (SNES)

Reviews by Brian Vanek on May 1, 2004

Mario Paint is a nice break from the regular games out there.
Two Crude Dudes (SG)

Reviews by Brian Vanek on May 1, 20041

When the city is in trouble, these guys will take care of the problem.
Advice for the Sensitive Gamer #12

Columns by GameCola on May 1, 2004

Jenna's Double offers advice about finishing games, kids who play too many games, and more.
How to Be a Gamer – Part 2: Beating the System

Columns by Stuart Gipp on May 1, 2004

Well, now you've made your first step towards becoming a gamer. But now you need to know how to choose a game. It's a brutal, unforgiving world out there. The stores, developers, and publishers are
Games for the Casual Gamer: Cell Phone Games

Columns by Julie Kozarsky on May 1, 2004

It's happened to the best of us. You're waiting in a particularly long line, or you're a passenger on a long car ride, or maybe you've finished that Spanish test before the rest of the class. What