Archive for Category: Columns

  • Dear Readers: Where is GameCola?

    Columns Columns by Paul Franzen on Comments1

    Don't worry—GameCola's not dead. By saying that, I've probably caused more worry than I've alleviated; if you look at any deceased website, chances are that its last update is one saying that it totally isn't dead, and that there will tons of new content coming shortly, just you wait.

  • Quantum Geek: Episode 16 – Enough

    Columns Columns by Michael Ridgaway on Comments3

    "This is ridiculous," said Tom. "Sneaking into Hyrule Castle should totally have counted as a dungeon!" "Apparently it didn't," answered Rick. "It still says you have one more to go." "Whatever, I'm u

  • The Gates of Life: Season Two, Episode 6 – Fly Away Home

    Columns Columns by Paul Franzen on Comments2

    Render: I’ve been thinking. I’m never going to find my life’s true calling while I still have ghosts of my past holding me back. Jonathan, set a course for my homeland, Trelenodora. I have some unfinished business to take care of.

  • Dear Readers: The Last Issue of GameCola

    Columns Columns by Paul Franzen on

    This is the last issue of GameCola. Boy, I bet that got your attention.

  • The Ten Reasons: Final Fantasy VI Advance (Part One)

    Columns Columns by Michael Gray on Comments5

    Welcome to "The Ten Reasons," where I discuss ten reasons why I like or dislike a game. This month, I'm talking about Final Fantasy VI Advance, Part One. I say "Part One" because I've done a video walkthrough for this game, and the game is about a zillion hours long, so I have to divide it upsomehow.

  • Inside the Guide: Four Ways to Write Guides

    Columns Columns by Michael Gray on Comments2

    Hello everyone, and welcome to “Inside the Guide,” the article that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the art of making guides for videogames. I've just finished writing a guide for Mega Man: Dr.Wily's Revenge this month, so I figured I'd talk about four different methods I've used to write various guides.

  • testgame.exe: Making the Adventure

    Columns Columns by Elizabeth Medina-Gray on Comments3

    Hey look, everyone, it's time for the monthly update of testgame! This month's article is short and sweet, but don't let that fool you. We've got a nice handful of new things to checkout in the gam

  • Captain Eric’s Cheat Codes for Life

    Columns Columns by Eric Regan on Comments3

    Captain Eric Regan offers advice on how to prepare for GameCola's upcoming relaunch, how to deal with slow Internet connections in online gaming, and more.

  • The Basics: Metal Slug

    Columns Columns by Stuart Gipp on Comments2

    We’ve all been there, gang. Sat in the local Quizno’s with a group of your closest friends, discussing the women (or men) you’ve slept with, the wacky antics in which you have participated, when all of a sudden—and without warning—your dearest friend suddenly pipes up.

  • Attack of the Clones: Sonic the Hedgehog (Part 2)

    Columns Columns by Stuart Gipp on Comments2

    Following last month's look at some of the more mediocre Sonic clones, let's take a look at the better ones. While the Sonic-esque elements are getting a little thinner on the ground, these games