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Nintendo Switch Online: The NES Games You Need to Play, and the Ones You Can Safely Ignore

You get a mess of NES games with your Nintendo Online subscription, but not all of them are worth your time.

Sept. 18, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Koji Igarashi is Begrudgingly Appreciative of the "Die, Monster" Line from Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Symphony of the Night's Western success took Konami by surprise, and Richter's infamous quip might've played a small part in it.

Sept. 11, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Wouldn't Have Happened Without Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest

From a horrible curse comes a symphony.

Sept. 7, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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USgamer Plays Fortnite Mini-Golf: Durr Burger Strips Mike of All Dignity

Turns out a meat patty on a sesame seed bun can be your worst foe on the golf course.

Sept. 3, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Remembering Barboach, and 9 Other Pokemon We Plumb Forgot Existed

They remember us, though. From the depths of their boxes, they remember us.

Aug. 29, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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All the New Announcements at Today's Nindie Showcase: Towerfall, Samurai Gunn 2, and More

Handheld indie goodness just keeps on coming.

Aug. 28, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Review

Good RPGs need not be elusive.

Aug. 28, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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ROMs Play a Vital Role in Filling in the Gaps of RPG History

STARTING SCREEN | No ROMs means no way to play a lot of classic RPGs that still don't have legitimate releases (and probably never will).

Aug. 20, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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The Top 25 RPGs of All Time #19: Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium

The Genesis didn't have Final Fantasy, but Phantasy Star IV is one heck of a consolation prize.

Aug. 8, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Once More, with Weirdness: 8 of the Strangest Ports in Video Game History

Ports of popular games are a normal fact of the industry, unless said port is just odd.

Aug. 1, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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The Most Beautiful Pictures Taken in No Man's Sky

Earth isn't the only photogenic planet in the universe.

July 25, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Mega Man: Fully Charged Looks Weird and Different and Long-Time Mega Man Fans Will Have to Deal With It

STARTING SCREEN | Weirdly, part of being an adult is realizing stuff for kids isn't meant for you.

July 23, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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No Man's Sky - How to Name Planets and Star Systems

Here's how to name planets and star systems in No Man's Sky. Make your mark!

July 23, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Here are the 5 Weirdest Final Fantasy XV Mods

I'm glad someone finally started thinking about the well-being of Gladio's nipples.

July 18, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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All 8 of Octopath Traveler's Characters Ranked from Worst to Best

All of Octopath's characters are equal, but some are more equal than others. You know how it goes.

July 13, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Mario Tennis Aces' Entire Roster, Ranked

Mario can wrangle turtles far bigger than him, but so what? Let's ask the real question: Where does he rank as a tennis player?

July 9, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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In Honor of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom's Release: The Top 10 Coolest Dinosaur Moments in Games

Every video game moment with a dinosaur in it is cool, but some are cooler than others.

June 21, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Sony's Cross-Play Policy is What Happens When One Company Wins the Console War

STARTING SCREEN | Sony doesn't have to play fair, but it might suffer the consequences in the long-term.

June 19, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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10 Best Game Announcements at E3 2018

E3 2018 was full of surprises, and we want to share the happy memories with you.

June 12, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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A Wii Tale of E3 2006: The Year Nintendo Shone on Stage and Sony Flopped Hard

STARTING SCREEN | E3 2006 is still an infamous show, and I was there. It was something.

June 4, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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10 Pokemon That Never Were - A Tribute to the Pokemon That Died Inside the Pokemon Gold Beta

These off-the-wall Pokemon beta children never got their chance to shine, but they deserve to be remembered.

June 1, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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5 of the Most Unexpectedly Emotional Moments in Games

Sometimes video games go on a sudden mission to make you feel things, and you get dragged along for the ride when you least expect it.

May 31, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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How Forgotton Anne Performs a Perfect Balancing Act With Its Whimsical Setting and Dark Themes

STARTING SCREEN | Or, "How a single sock made me believe in the Forgotlings' bloody revolution."

May 28, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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What a Wonderful Night to Talk About Castlevania

AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | Kat's still wandering the desert, so Nadia, Anthony, and special guest John Learned team up to talk about the 15th anniversary of Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow.

May 14, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Happy Anniversary to Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, the Best Successor to Symphony of the Night

STARTING SCREEN | The humble Game Boy Advance follow-up to Symphony of the Night managed to live up to its predecessor—and even exceed it in some ways.

May 7, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Long Lost RPGs We Desperately Want to Play, but Probably Never Will

AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | With Kat on vacation, Nadia and guest host Anthony Agnello talk about "lost" RPGs, the dismal state of game preservation in general, and the joy of Dragon's Crown Pro.

May 7, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Elite Dangerous Player Draws Game's Logo In-game by Flying Around for a Month

Behold, the ultimate "I WAS HERE."

April 27, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider Season Pass Includes 7 Tombs, 7 Outfits, 7's for Everyone

"Lara gets a 7! You get a 7! And *you* get a 7!"

April 27, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Switch Sales Near 18 Million, with Mario Odyssey and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe the Most Popular Titles

Nintendo's still someway off the Wii's 101 million units sold and Mario Kart Wii's 37 million units sold, but it's on its way.

April 26, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Remembering The Time Barbara Bush Helped the Super Mario Bros Save America

It went a little better than the time Princess Toadstool went to a Milli Vanilli concert.

April 18, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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God of War Reviews Make it Highest Rated PS4 Exclusive of All Time

Kratos' new journey is a very successful one.

April 12, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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The Day I Finally Met Dragon Quest's Creator

Getting to meet one of my fonts of inspiration was pretty cool. Also: How an Unreal Engine demo of Dragon Quest III helped make Dragon Quest XI.

April 4, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Happy Anniversary to Final Fantasy VI, Square Enix's First RPG for Adults

STARTING SCREEN | The older you get, the easier it is to appreciate Square Enix's 16-bit RPG masterpiece.

April 2, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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This Dog's Prescription Goggles Make Him Look Like Fallout 4's Famous Pupper

Dogmeat found something: A real-life doppelganger.

March 23, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Former BioWare Writer Mike Laidlaw Sheds More Light on Dragon Age 4's Development, Possible Story

Mike Laidlaw talks about former plans for the Dragon Age series, and his thoughts on leaving BioWare behind.

March 21, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Nintendo Hits Milestone as Download Sales Exceed Packaged Goods, eShop Improvements Incoming

Packaged games aren't necessarily Nintendo's bread and butter anymore.

March 20, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Kirby Star Allies Review

A gentle reminder that the only ship worth a damn is friendship.

March 14, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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PS4 Exclusive Days Gone Delayed to 2019, Sony Confirms

Going to have to wait until next year until you can take that post-apocalyptic motorcycle trip.

March 9, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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An Ode to Felynes, Monster Hunter's Fur-Bearing Rodeo Clowns

They cook, they hunt, they break every bone in their bodies to protect you. They're Monster Hunter's Employees of the Forever.

Jan. 31, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Monster Hunter: World Breaks Sales Records

Talk about a monster of a debut.

Jan. 31, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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The Secret of Mana Remake is Being Considered for the Nintendo Switch

Also, the Seiken Densetsu collection might get an English release. Keep wishing upon that magic tree.

Jan. 25, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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How Monster Hunter Went From Japanese Phenomenon to Global Success

A true sense of community made Monster Hunter a giant in Japan, and now fans believe the time has come for Monster Hunter to take on the world.

Jan. 25, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Axe of the Blood God: Fable Revival Rumors, and the Cosmic Star Heroine Report #1

PODCAST | Kat and Nadia talk about the rumored Fable game that's maaaybe coming to Xbox One. Also, the verdict is in on our new RPG report. Go go Cosmic Star Heroine(s)!

Jan. 19, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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China Cracking down on PUBG Cheaters with Arrests, Jail Time

Tencent wants to keep the battlefield honorable.

Jan. 17, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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It's Hard to Play New Games When There Are So Many Exciting Remakes on the Way

STARTING SCREEN | We'd love to get around to Monster Hunter World, but there's that little matter of Dragon Quest Builders coming to the Switch...

Jan. 15, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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As Days Pass Without a January 2018 Nintendo Direct Announcement, Fans Start to Lose Their Grip on Sanity

At this rate, people are going to start spilling blood in Pikachu's name if they think it'll get results.

Jan. 10, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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10 Things We Expect (and Hope) to See in the Rumored January 2018 Nintendo Direct

We've got a good idea of what's going to be announced at the next Nintendo Direct, and we've also got a wish list.

Jan. 8, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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The Written Final Fantasy IX Report Part 5: Fire Up the End Credits, We're Done Here

Nadia journeys through Final Fantasy IX for the first time and says what she thinks. Today: All good things come to an end.

Jan. 5, 2018 Nadia Oxford

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Axe of the Blood God: Kat Tackles More of Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Nadia Gives Kuja a Beating in Final Fantasy IX

On this week's Axe of the Blood God podcast, Kat survives another extended play session with Xenoblade Chronicles 2, and Nadia polishes off Final Fantasy IX's big bad.

Dec. 15, 2017 Nadia Oxford

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8 Horrific Kingdom Hearts Crossover Scenarios That Are Now Possible Thanks to the Disney-Fox Deal

Your dreams, nightmares, and darkest Kingdom Hearts fanfics are now property of Disney Inc.

Dec. 14, 2017 Nadia Oxford