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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

[NSFW] Phantasy Star II (SG)

Reviews by Aaron Waters on March 1, 2004

I really like RPGs. They're probably the best waste of time since counting ceiling tiles.
You Learn Something New Every Play: Sports Games

Columns by Brian Vanek on March 1, 2004

This month, we take a look at sports games. Just recently, I learned the more technical rules of football from Madden 2004. I learned more about volleyball from Summer Heat: Beach Volleyball. Bu
Games for the Casual Gamer: Tetris

Columns by Julie Kozarsky on March 1, 2004

This month I will be shedding light upon what is quite possibly THE quintessential game for a casual gamer: Tetris. Armed with my trusty Game Boy Advance (color: glacier blue), a serious case of sen
Versus Mode: SimCity vs. The Sims

Columns by Paul Franzen on March 1, 2004

It's a shame, really. I'm willing to put money on that most folks who play The Sims don't have any idea what Sim City is. In fact, if you said the words "Sim City" to them, they'd probably be like "... eh? Is that a new expansion pack or something?". No way, dude. It's not an expansion pack. It's the game that started it all.
The Gates of Life: Episode 10 – Go Fusion Kitty!

Columns by Matt Gardner on March 1, 2004

Rivers: I actually hit them! I hit her and even that little cat!! I don't believe it!
Preserving the Plastic: Connecting Multiple Systems

Columns by Allec Johnson on March 1, 2004

If you are like me or many of the other hardcore gamers and collectors out there, you'll probably have more than one console, and want to play them without the hassle of changing cords. Fortunately,
Your Top 10 Favorite Games: Matthew Loriso

Fan Submissions by GameCola on March 1, 2004

Matthew Loriso's top 10 favorite videogames.
Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup (PS2)

Reviews by Paul Franzen on March 1, 2004

All of the pretty graphics and pretty music in the world aren't going to save a fundamentally flawed game.
Arc the Lad (PS1)

Reviews by Matt Gardner on March 1, 2004

Since this game can be easily beaten in 10 hours or less, there's not enough time to get bored of playing it.
R-Type III: The Third Lightning (SNES)

Reviews by Stuart Gipp on March 1, 2004

R-Type. The very name sends shivers of nostalgia down every self-respecting late-'80s gamer's spine.