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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

Carbonated News (February 2003)

News Posts by Paul Franzen on February 1, 2003

Okay, this whole movie thing is starting to get pretty obnoxious. Apparently Samus Aran, female bounty hunter extraordinaire, has been the latest victim to the video game industry's cinematic trend,
Submissions (February 2003)

Fan Submissions by GameCola on February 1, 2003

Comments, e-mails, artwork and more from GameCola’s readers.
Metroid Prime (GCN)

Fan Submissions by Geoff Osman on January 1, 2003

The category of fun was too easy. All Metroid games so far have been a blast to play. They are balanced both with enjoyment and difficulty. Beating a Metroid game is hard without knowing where to exac
Ico (PS2)

Reviews by Doug O'Neil on January 1, 2003

While there are easily a good hundred games out there that quite often tickle my proverbial fancy, I hardly come across a truly moving game. Have I come across one? Why, yes, I indeed have, thank you.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (N64)

Reviews by Andy Zintl on January 1, 2003

I started this game expecting it to be like all the other Zelda games. In that aspect, this game does not disappoint.
Smurf: Rescue in Gargamel’s Castle (CV)

Fan Submissions by GameCola on January 1, 2003

Guest review by: Becca Clipper Thinking of ColecoVision, or Smurfs you wouldn't expect to play a challenging game, let alone an interesting one. These thoughts could be no further from the truth. When
Carbonated News (January 2003)

News Posts by Paul Franzen on January 1, 2003

- What could someday easily be considered the greatest console yet to exist really proved itself this past November. In the Game Boy Advance's year and a half lifespan, there have been approximately n
Submissions (January 2003)

Fan Submissions by GameCola on January 1, 2003

Comments, e-mails, artwork and more from GameCola’s readers.
Dear Readers: The Janish.

Columns by Paul Franzen on January 1, 2003

Notice anything... oh, I don't know, different, about this month's issue? The snowy background? The "weathered" (tee hee) logo? The extended Table of Contents, the luscious staff photos, anything? Well regardless of how perceptive you are, this issue, dearest readers, is a special issue. A damn special issue. This issue is not only the first issue of 2003, but the first of our second volume, and as such is our biggest issue yet.
ToeJam & Earl (SG)

Reviews by Paul Franzen on January 1, 20033

Nine long years it took me to beat this game. Nine long years of walkthroughs, FAQs, Game Genie, and secret lemonade stands.