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Contra NES title screen – iconic run-and-gun shooter with 2-player co-op and classic 8-bit action

8-Bit Spotlight: Contra NES Video Game Review – Consider Yourself a Hero!

Contra for the NES isn’t just a game—it’s a pulse-pounding trip down memory lane, bringing back the run-and-gun...

Super Mario Bros. 3 NES title screen – iconic platformer that revolutionized the Mario franchise.

8-Bit Spotlight: Super Mario Bros. 3 NES Review – A Timeless Classic

Few games in long-running franchises manage to truly reinvent the formula — and in a legacy series like Mario,...

Psycho Bandit character shrugging in a desert scene – Borderlands humor and chaotic energy visualized.

Borderlands Gameplay: Why It's Still So Addictive in 2025

Borderlands delivers just enough story to support its wild gameplay, blending humor, chaos, and character-driven...

Console Wars – Is the Sega Dreamcast Connected to the Xbox?

Explore the connections, rivalries, and legacies of classic gaming consoles, from Sega’s Dreamcast to Microsoft’s...

Console Wars SNES vs PlayStation – Comparing the Best RPGs from Each Classic Gaming Era

Console Wars: SNES vs PlayStation – Which Has the Better RPGs

From Chrono Trigger to Final Fantasy VII, the SNES and PS1 both defined RPG greatness — now it's time to settle which...

Infamous game character standing between good and evil choices – karma morality system gameplay for PlayStation 3

Do You Like Playing Video Games with Karma Morality Systems?

Explore how karma morality systems in video games shape storytelling, player choices, and emotional engagement...

Final Fantasy Tactics War of the Lions cover art with I Quit sign – review on PSP performance issues

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions (PSP) – Why I Quit Playing

A nostalgic yet critical look at Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions for PSP, exploring its tactical brilliance,...

Claw grip hand position on a PlayStation controller – alternative gaming control style for competitive players

Gaming Perspectives: How Viewpoints and Morality Shape the Way We Play

Explore how first-person, third-person, and hybrid perspectives shape the way we play, experience stories, and...

Niko Bellic in Grand Theft Auto IV with "Overrated?" text questioning the game's legacy and critical acclaim

Grand Theft Auto IV Review – Why This Open-World Classic Didn’t Win Me Over

A critical review of Grand Theft Auto IV that explores why this beloved open-world title may not live up to the hype....

Grand Theft Auto V cover art – action-adventure satire open-world game by Rockstar Games

Grand Theft Auto V: A Flawed Masterpiece that Redefines Gaming

Explore why Grand Theft Auto V is both a technical marvel and a frustrating satire in this deep-dive review of...

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