Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
Dragon Quest VII gets the remake treatment on the 3DS, improving on the original PSOne game with new graphics, orchestrated music, and more. Does this traditional RPG remake continue its reign as a timeless classic? Or its time to hang up this genre for more innovation?
Final Fantasy XV – New Story Trailer from Tokyo Game Show 2016
Unfortunately, we got the news that one of the most anticipated games of the past decade was delayed from September to November. For most fans of the Final Fantasy series, waiting isn’t a bad thing as the games tend to live on as a part of an extended universe to be played over and over again. In short, no matter how much time it takes, we just want Final Fantasy XV to be an amazing game. Lu...[Read More]
Coleco – The Official Book Coleco – The Official Book Review
As a retro gamer, there is a lot of history to take in that all began with the simplest concept of the video game. Pioneers in bringing these games to home televisions, Coleco is a name many know to be around during the age of Atari and woodgrained consoles. Coleco – The Official Book, written by Antoine Clerc-Renaud and co-written by Jean-François Dupuis, is a chronicling of the often unsun...[Read More]
Coleco – The Official Book
An official collection of Coleco's history, sanctioned by Coleco, for Coleco fans. Includes a look at the company's earliest days, as well as the legacy they left behind. Also included are a variety of interviews with old Coleco employees, as well as community members.
In Win 503 Gaming PC Chassis Review
Gaming cases are an important aspect of being a PC Gamer. Bringing a rig to a LAN party or merely having it in the right setup means that a good PC is kept in a chassis that fits the build and the style of the gamer. In Win steps up to the plate with their 503 model, a sleek minimalist design that seeks to be as functional as it is cool looking. Could this chassis be the answer to my modest gaming...[Read More]
Pokemon Generations – A Pokemon Mini-Series
Alright, so tons of cool Pokemon news has popped up this past week or so. One of the more interesting pieces (that’s not a Sun & Moon spoiler at least) is the announcement of a short form mini-series that recounts highlights of adventures from each of the handheld games, known simply as Pokemon Generations. Being that the “lore” of these games are kinda sparse, the show will ...[Read More]
Pokemon Sun & Moon “New” 3DS XL Announced
With another major release in the handheld catalog coming soon, Nintendo has to catch up with some sweet swag. To do this, Nintendo has announced a black “New” 3DS with the silhouettes of Solgaleo and Lunala plastered all over it. Out of all the limited edition consoles released by Nintendo, this one seems the most lackluster. Either way let’s check out this Pokemon Sun & Moo...[Read More]
Mechanaflux – An Indie Fantasy Comic Series
The world of indie comics is a bigger place than I once imagined. Makes sense, seeing as how indie games are a prominent part of a medium I love very much. It just never dawned on me how prevalent and worthwhile tracking down independent comic artists and writers was. A few years back I wound up at WV Pop Con, a comic book convention held in Morgantown, WV. I only went because the convention was c...[Read More]
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice Review
Phoenix Wright is a character that has earned his place in gaming, coming out of nowhere to be a unique character that has found his way into the expanded works of Capcom. Many may know him for his signature finger-pointing while shouting “Objection!”, but behind this rather simplistic lawyer is a standout series of games that take the visual novel genre and apply logical decision-maki...[Read More]
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice
In his newest entry, Phoenix Wright travels to the country of Khura'in, a place where lawyers are hated and trials are done through seance trials performed by the religious leader, Royal Priestess Rayfa, which are treated as absolute truth.
September Nintendo Direct: Lost Opportunities
There’s a lot to be said about the latest live streamed video outlining all the new goodies coming from Nintendo. A few pleasant surprises included Mario Maker on the 3DS, as well as Pikmin. However, there was one elephant in the room that was practically defecating on Reggie Fils-Aime’s desk, the Nintendo NX. Be that as it may, there was some smiles to be had for these smaller release...[Read More]
Pikmin Landing onto 3DS in 2017
As per the Nintendo Direct for September, Pikmin is officially leaving its home on consoles to explore new horizons on the 3DS. While there is no official title for Pikmin 3DS, the game already looks to be a delightful entry into the often experimental series. Pikmin began as a love project when Miyamoto wanted to convey his love of gardening in a game, spawning three games that had tiny explorers...[Read More]