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  • Sam & Max Season 1, Episode 1: Culture Shock (PC)

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    For every 6,000 sequels released only to cash-in on a videogame’s name value (see: GoldenEye: Rogue Agent, Bomberman: Act Zero, and so on) there is—this is a rough estimate—one Sam...

  • The Shivah (PC)

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    If the antics of a tentacle bent on world domination or a bone (a BONE!) disguised as a cow weren’t quirky enough for you, have at this: The Shivah, independently...

  • Zoo Tycoon DS (DS)

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    Memo 1: My girlfriend bought me this game. My girlfriend reads GameCola. Therefore, in an effort to still have a girlfriend, I will not be saying a single bad thing...

  • The Gates of Life: Chapter 37 – Gate of Seabears

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    Choose your own adventure in this RPG-esque adventure that lets you—the reader—vote on its outcome. Chapter Thirty-Seven Gate of Seabears Observer: Jonathan turns around and comes face to face with...

  • Dear Readers: Choose Your Own Dear Readers

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    This article was originally published in the August 2006 issue of GameCola, back when GameCola was published as a monthly online magazine. It is best viewed in its original format....

  • Kingdom Hearts II (PS2)

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    Where, oh where did you go wrong, my beloved Kingdom Hearts? You had such potential. You could have been one of the greats! And now look at you—you’re just yet...

  • The Gates of Life: Episode 35 – DIE!!

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    Chapter Thirty-Five DIE!! Seconds 46-47: The sword finds its mark. Genericus is defeated. Enriquathan: Well, I guess that takes care of that. Observer: Sure does. Enriquathan: Now what? Observer: I...

  • Chibi-Robo! (GCN)

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    My mom and I had a bonding moment the other day, when we were discussing cleaning. I’d spent much of the past few weeks cleaning my apartment—the kitchen, the bathroom,...

  • Sam & Max Season 1, Episode 2: Situation Comedy (PC)

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    Episodic gaming just sounds like an absolutely terrible idea. It really does. I’m talking “buying a PS3 at launch and not immediately selling it on eBay” levels of awfulness. It...

  • Nintendo Comes to Medford, NJ

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    ...anyone plans on attending and wants to give us the scoop on what happened, e-mail me at pfranzen@gamecola.net. Pictures would also be appreciated! One-of-a-Kind Celestial Event Expected in September Spectacular,...