It’s hard to believe that both Sony’s PlayStation 4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One launched nearly seven years ago back in November 2013. Over this time, remarkable games have been produced, business strategies have been formulated and executed upon, and each mega corporation finds themselves confidently staring down the next generation of consoles. In this two-part … Read more
DOOM Eternal is one of the best FPS games to have been released and may potentially be GOTY for 2020. PastorDoostyn joins the show to break down how this game fits in with the series, and the changes made in this game, and we discuss some of the themes presented in the game. Housekeeping What … Read more
Most people’s first impressions of Shulk these days are from the Super Smash Bros. series. If you asked gamers to describe him, they would probably emphasize his red wardrobe, atypical sword, and his ability to see the future. These are all true and accurate descriptions; however, much like the game itself, there is so much more to … Read more
Let me say this to start: I am a HUGE Kirby fan. I can’t help it. The lovable pink fluff ball defies all expectations, stealing your heart and delivering a unique platforming experience that is unparalleled in today’s gaming landscape. Many people think that Kirby’s adventures started in the appropriately titled NES game, Kirby’s Adventure; however, … Read more
Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the most anticipated games of 2020. Set in a futuristic utopia undergirded by shady deals, gangs, and the allure of becoming the perfect you through augmentations, the game boasts an imaginative setting in Night City. Developed by CD Projekt Red, the studio behind the renowned Witcher 3, the game is set to … Read more
The Super Nintendo era is considered to be a golden age for JRPGs. Final Fantasy VI (known as Final Fantasy III in the US) is considered by many to be the apex of the series. Chrono Trigger is lauded as an engaging time travel story made by a development dream team of genre veterans. EarthBound is that quirky pastiche of a modern-day JRPG … Read more
In the world of video games certain key touch-points stand out…certain landmarks that the industry can collectively look back at and use as a reference for a particular era. In 1997 when Square released Final Fantasy VII, the impact of that one game not only created such a landmark but also resonated with fans in … Read more
Following up on the previous Zelda title was going to be a difficult task for Nintendo. The first game, Legend of Zelda, was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System to great fanfare, sporting an attractive top-down perspective and simple yet deceptively difficult dungeon designs. Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, which was released as a direct sequel … Read more
Twin Breaker, made by Lillymo Games, is a shot of nostalgia right into the veins of those of us who grew up playing classic brick-breaker games. Though some may scratch their heads at what exactly a “brick-breaker” is, we are all familiar with a little game called Pong. Yes, a-ha! Thanks to Lillymo Games for … Read more
The entire concept of Chrono Trigger might seem odd at first glance. Composed of the developmental “dream team” of Hironobu Sakaguchi (the Final Fantasy creator), Akira Toriyama (popular manga artist), and Yuji Horii (the Dragon Quest creator), you have to wonder how in the world these three even got together to propose such a crazy … Read more