The Best Mods for Knights of the Old Republic
When it comes down to naming the best Star Wars video game ever made, one game regularly reigns over all other contenders. That game is Knights of the Old Republic, the creation of the legendary...
View ArticleThe Worst Games I’ve Ever Played
Every gamer has at least a few gaming experiences that they'd rather forget. Most of mine hail from when I was kid. Back when I didn't have the judgment of quality that keeps me from buying dud games...
View ArticleThe First Games I Played on each of my Gaming Systems
There is no gaming experience quite like opening the box of a new gaming console or handheld. Looking down on a shiny piece of new gaming equipment is enough to make anyone forget that the actual games...
View ArticleWii U Prediction: GameCube and Wii HD Remakes
HD Remakes of popular games from prior generations have been widespread in recent years. Video game remakes often face the challenge of justifying themselves, but with HD Remakes, there is a clear and...
View ArticleWhat the Heck is Retro Studio's Next Game?
Retro Studios is the best friend of the hard core Nintendo enthusiastic. A western developer owned by Nintendo, Retro is renowned for spicing up the Japanese publisher's first party franchises. With...
View ArticleNintendo Games that should get HD Remakes
A few weeks ago I wrote a blog post predicting that Nintendo would release HD Remakes of their past games on the Wii U. This post will explore which games I would most like to see given this treatment....
View ArticleWhy I’m Slightly Disappointed in the Mass Effect Trilogy Collection
When Bioware first announced that it was packaging its three blockbuster Mass Effect games into one collection, I was reasonably excited. Mass Effect was one of the many terrific games that I had...
View ArticleA List of Elusive Third Sequels
It's no secret that video game makers love sequels. From a business standpoint it's hard to argue against their appeal. Following up on a successful game guarantees that an established audience is...
View ArticleMy Thoughts on Wind Waker HD’s Visuals
When I logged onto the Game Informer website late last night and saw that Nintendo had announced a HD Remake of The Legend of Zelda the Wind Waker, I shouted with joy at my screen. I had predicted a...
View ArticleHow Early Game Enemies Educate Us
Epic bosses and endgame rivals are commonly the most celebrated contenders in the annals of video game enemies. However, before any adventurer is ready to slay massive fire-puking dragons and...
View ArticleOn the Decline of Mega Man
It doesn't take a dedicated follower of video game culture to recognize who Megaman is. The blue robotic boy with a laser cannon for an arm has been a prolific part of Japanese gaming giant Capcom's...
View ArticleThis Week in Gaming: 001
This is the first part of what I hope will be a long series of blog posts in which I review the past week's major gaming news. I'll summarize what I consider to be the most significant happenings while...
View ArticleWhat is going on with Prey 2?
Human Head Studios made a big splash at E3 2011 by unveiling the sequel to Prey, its hit 2006 sci-fi shooter. Not only was Prey 2 marking the return of a series that was met with both critical praise...
View ArticleCult Classics – Fragile Dreams: Farewell Ruins of the Moon
Earlier this week, Game Informer celebrated their favorite cult classic games with a lineup of expository features. I've decided to join in with a piece examining my own favorite cult classic game,...
View ArticleE3 Aftermath: Nintendo
It's been well over a week since E3 2013 came to close. Now that we've all had time to recover from the adrenaline-boasting spectacle of the event, it's time to reflect on its biggest stories with...
View ArticleWhat I bought on Steam this week
After a long absence from the Game Informer blogosphere, I've returned to redouble my efforts towards making some kind of impression in this wondrous community of fellow gamers. Having updated my...
View ArticleStar Wars Episode VII Blog: Not Tatooine Again!
By scientific estimates, the Milky Way galaxy contains as many as 300 billion stars. Around these distant suns there might orbit billions upon billions of planets, coming in as many shapes and sizes as...
View ArticleReview: Batman: Strange Days
As undeniable as it is that Batman is one of the greatest superheros of all time, so it is that Batman: The Animated Series is one of the greatest adaptations of his character. As such, what better way...
View ArticleReview: Outlast
Fear-filled confinementUntold terrors await survival horror fans behind Mount Massive Asylum's crumbling facade. An anonymous tip has led investigative reporter Miles Upshur to the dilapidated...
View ArticleWhy Nintendo Should Make a New Zelda Cartoon
The following article was originally published on Zelda Dungeon on May 26, 2014. Teased relentlessly in the current era of internet memes and viral YouTube clips, The Legend of Zelda animated series...
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