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Path of Radiance Rekindled my Love for Fire Emblem

For fans of the Fire Emblem franchise, it will likely not be a surprise that Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn are two of my favorite games in the series. Before games such as Three Houses, Path of Radiance was one of…

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Direct Rundown

There are certain games I love seeing people get excited over, especially the ones that generally mean very little to me. The response from gamers at the announcement of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream was a perfect example. The game wasn’t something that…

Legacy of the Dark Knight: the Expensive Future of Gaming

There is a point where I think people stop using the Luigi memes as jokes, and people start taking hammers to property. I’m not advocating for it, I’m just saying what will happen as a result of this push for AI data…

Mobile Games of the Moment: January 2026

It might be a new year, but we’re still on the hunt for the best mobile gaming experiences releasing this month. For January 2026, the mobile games of the moment seem to all feature a theme of comfort gaming, whether it’s a…

Overwatch 2 Is Not a Justified Sequel

Over time, I have slowly begun to see the discussions surrounding Overwatch 2 shift. Initially, people criticized its release and the fact that it is a glorified expansion. Now, I see people becoming softer and warmer to the game. In 2026, Overwatch…

AGDQ 2026 Showcased the Kindness of Gaming

For years, I’ve followed the Games Done Quick channel on Twitch, watching various AGDQ (Awesome Games Done Quick) and SGDQ (Summer Games Done Quick) events. This year, however, watching AGDQ 2026 started as a need to escape the darkness that seems to…

Is Gaming’s Future In the Indies?

The likes of Grand Theft Auto VI or the inevitable The Witcher IV are likely to be monumental moments in gaming. Akin to a big leap forward, AAA games that define an era’s quality, style, and influence stand to live on years…

Nostalgia and Game Preservation: What do we Remember?

Now more than ever, I find myself thinking about games that I enjoyed when I was younger. This is partially because I have been watching (or listening to) video essays about game franchises, long-forgotten developers, or hidden gems that people may not…

Is Console Gaming Finally Dead?

Back in November of 2025, Valve announced a brand new version of the Steam Machine. While there is still some debate over things like price, I think that this new hardware is especially exciting. I’ve grown to love PC gaming since I…

Final Fantasy Needs to Return to Turn-based Combat

I have loved the Final Fantasy franchise for my entire life, or as close to it as I can remember. I watched my mother play Final Fantasy VII when I was 3, and I still remember the first time I finished it…