We have a very Nintendo-focused podcast this month. With new Pokémon titles out this month (or, at least, remakes of Pokémon titles), we have a good chat about those games, and the broader Pokémon experience – where are things at with the series, and what has made it so enduring?…
Read MoreVideo by Matt S. Nintendo got hit by a wall of controversy over its N64 emulation and the online multiplayer experience. However, after a marathon session with a couple of the other DDNet team, I can confirm that the games are excellent and the experience is a pure nostalgic rush.…
Read MoreFeature by Harvard L. The third and final chapter in our breakdown of Castlevania titles will be a relatively short one, since there haven’t been all that many 3D Castlevania titles. The series has really struggled to convert to the third dimension and that, coupled with Konami’s apparent waning interest…
Read MoreFeature by Harvard L. Yesterday we published the first in a guide to the Castlevania series, looking at the classic roots of the series. Inspired by the GBA Castlevania collection that just released last week (which we all cannot stop playing!), we wanted to give people a primer to the…
Read MoreFeature by Harvard L. For anyone interested in gaming’s history, it’s often daunting to tackle some of the longer running series. We’re interested in accessibility and availability, as well as where the best entry point might be for someone new to the franchise. In the lead-up to October’s spooky season,…
Read MoreRetro reflections by Matt S. I don’t think that Final Fantasy – the pioneering original on the NES – is the best game in the series. I don’t even think that Final Fantasy on the NES is the best version of Final Fantasy. However, I have this almost ritualistic need…
Read MoreRetro by Matt S. Every time I start a new campaign in Baldur’s Gate, I tell myself that I’m going to play it differently this time. I’m going to recruit different party members from the nearly 30 that are available. I’m going to play an evil party this time. Every…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. I really like the concept of Prinny Presents NIS Classics Volume 1. Nippon Ichi has dipped into its deep history to dust off two of its games that would be a tough sell as separate releases without a massive project behind them to remake them. Bundled…
Read MoreRetro by Matt S. As gaming journalists, we get so fixated on the new big things that we often play games that we like at the time, rate them highly, put them down, and never really come back to them. That’s not to say these games are bad by any…
Read MoreWelcome to the September podcast! The PlayStation 2 is one of the greatest consoles of all time, and its contribution to gaming should be remembered. We’ve been in a nostalgic mood in recent months, so we decided to bust out our favourite PlayStation 2 games to talk about the console…
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