Category: Video Games
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The Ups and Downs of Anime Video Games
Video games are an interesting art form when it comes to appearances. Mario has a bright, carefree and cartoon-like aesthetic. Meanwhile, Naughty Dog games like Uncharted or The Last of Us prefer a more realistic graphical style. Many games share the same style, but no two styles look similar. Anime games are an odd exception.…
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Battle For The Grid: A Good, Albeit Cheap, Power Rangers Game
The 90s were fucking weird. Rap was on the rise, even if a good ninety percent of it was absolute garbage. The commercials were equal parts terrible and amazing. But most important of all: American kids across the world were introduced to the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers! Power Rangers is not a thing that should have taken…
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Xenoblade Chronicles: The Best RPG You’ve Never Played (Part 2)
As the title states, this is the second part of my Xenoblade Chronicles review. If you want to know why it’s in multiple parts, why I’m reviewing it, or my thoughts on the story, then check out part one. Part 1 Visuals: The Finest the Wii Had to Offer That may not sound like much.…
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Xenoblade Chronicles: The Best RPG You’ve Never Played (Part 1)
Buckle up, kids. This game is incredibly special to me, so I’m giving it the treatment it deserves. Get ready for the first long, multi-part review on this blog. Introduction A few days ago, Nintendo rocked all our socks off with one of their best Directs yet. We got some incredibly shocking and exciting announcements…
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Wander: The Colossus Slayer (The Mind of a Character)
If I were to try breaking down why Shadow of the Colossus is a masterpiece, I’d be here for years. Normally I say that hyperbolically, but it’s quite literal this time! There are dozens, hundreds of reasons as to why this is considered by many to be the best game of all time. Today, I’m…
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