Pokémon vs. Pocket Monsters: Moving Past our Old Names
Before going by their universally known and beloved name of “Pokémon”, this franchise began life under the name “Pocket Monsters”… and I think we can all agree that shortening the […]
Sonic and Joining to Support Someone Else’s Battle
While Sonic has certainly kept himself busy over the years in his own titles, that doesn’t mean he hasn’t taken the time out of his busy schedule to support other […]
Happy Resurrection Day 2026!
One of the central concepts in almost every video game from Pac-Man and Super Mario Brothers to the newest Call of Duty is “resurrection”. Whether we have been captured by […]
Happy MAR10 Day 2026!
Happy Mario Day! Recognizing March 10th as “MAR10 Day” has become an annual international celebration, but it wasn’t always this way… as a matter of fact, everyone’s favorite plumber started his […]
Happy Pokémon Day 2026: A Reminder of How to “Catch ‘Em All”!
The Pokémon franchise is one of the largest on the planet, captivating massive audiences for years and challenging them to fully explore each game with one mission in mind… “Gotta […]
Kingdom Hearts x Super Smash Brothers: Shining the Light Wherever We Go
After years of exclusively being found in the Kingdom Hearts series of games, fans were shocked and delighted to see Sora finally appear in another title as a playable character […]
The Handheld Wars: Seeking the Right Priorities First
When Sony chose to challenge Nintendo, the reigning king of portable gaming, in a battle for handheld supremacy, Microsoft wisely chose to stay out of the fight at that time. […]
Rare: The Open Doors We May Not be Meant to Walk Through
Microsoft has made studio acquisitions one of their top priorities from the very beginning, and one of their first major purchases was “Rare”, a team known for creating hits for […]
KK Slider’s Weekly Jam: Exclusivity vs. Accessibility
KK Slider’s weekly appearances are one of my favorite parts of Animal Crossing, and because his performances are so fun to experience it is disappointing that they are held so […]
Dealing With a Disappointing Season in Animal Crossing (and in Life)
As the seasons come and go, games that exist in real time like Animal Crossing can carry both joy and regret… despite our best efforts, the hopes and expectations we […]
