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A young woman in hunter's garb with red hair stands stoically against a jungle background, clutching an aquamarine orb decked in gold ornamentation. She is surrounded by a trio of green monkeys with excited (and perhaps sadistic) looks on their faces, two of them holding hunting rifles while the third looks forward menacingly. As the quartet are arranged against the skyline, a field of golden grain sprouts up around their feet.

How Palworld is a Necessary Evil

Cerasela Hanseter, University of California, Berkeley

PalWorld, the creature-catching game taking the internet by storm, takes a new needed spin on classic creature-catching games.…

February 20, 2024

The video game characters Mario, Princess Peach, and Toad sit on giant toadstools and look out over a picturesque landscape of a bright blue lake and mossy boulders.

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie:’ Hollywood’s New Superstar

Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons

Nintendo's film adaptation takes fans on an animated adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom.…

September 5, 2023

Shigeru Miyamoto, a man wearing a red shirt and black blazer, smiles surrounded by video game characters Mario, Toad, Pikachu, Link, Donkey Kong, Yoshi, and Kirby.

Here We Go, Shigeru Miyamoto!

Daniel Guerrero, College of the Canyons

Leveling up from video games to theme parks, this iconic video game designer continues to expand the world of everyone's favorite plumber.…

April 10, 2023

Nintendo Switch. (Illustration by Marlowe Pody, Rhode Island School of Design)

The 10 Best Nintendo Switch Games So Far

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

As the portable console enters its fourth year, its popularity is only skyrocketing, so we’re counting down the best games it has to offer.…

December 24, 2020

An image of Mario and Luigi figurines for an article on their RPG videogames.

The Mario & Luigi RPGs Offer a Unique Role-Playing Experience

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

From Superstar Saga to Paper Jam, the games offer a turn-based combat system that relies on timing, memorization and skill to use effectively.…

December 23, 2020

Virtual Dog Vs. Real Dog: The Ultimate Christmas Gift Battle

Summer Brotman, University of California, Los Angeles

When considering giving someone a furry companion for the holidays, be mindful of the responsibilities. The best Christmas gift could in fact be a 'Nintendog.'…

December 14, 2020

Pokémon. (Illustration by Melchisedech Quagrainie, Columbia College Chicago)

5 Ways To Improve the Pokémon Video Game Series on Its 25th Anniversary

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

As the hit franchise nears its quarter-of-a-century milestone, there are many steps Game Freak can take to bring this beloved series to the next level.…

December 12, 2020

A screenshot from the Metroid Prime series for an article about the games.

Why the Metroid Prime Trilogy Isn’t a Great Example of Open World Gaming

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

The games focus on locked areas based on power-up progression instead of allowing free exploration.…

December 8, 2020

An illustration of a world with Mario's hat on it for an article on "Super Mario Odyssey."

Super Mario Odyssey Lacks Purpose Compared to Past Mario Games

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

In spite of its critical acclaim, the 2017 open-world sandbox does little to inspire players to complete it or even continue after playing.…

December 3, 2020

The Popularity of Genshin Impact Is Putting Gacha Games in the Spotlight

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

Gacha games have players trading real money for in-game currency and gambling on randomized items. This new, wildly popular game is bringing more attention to the genre.…

November 17, 2020

The ‘Breath of the Wild’ Story Is the Culmination of the Many ‘Zelda’ Timelines

Brady Fitzgerald, Immaculata University

Nintendo's famous franchise has a complicated order of events split into separate timelines. The open-world game released in 2017 is just another addition.…

November 13, 2020

Illustration of Super Smash Bros. characters

What Does Your Super Smash Bros. Character Say About You?

McKenna Uzelac, Columbia University

Whether you choose Kirby, Peach, Bayonetta or Dark Samus, who you select as your fighter speaks to your personality.…

July 15, 2020

An illustration of a videogame displaying a virtual world like Animal Crossing

3 Games To Play If You’re Obsessed With Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Katherine Brand, University of Michigan

These options promote a quiet, wholesome lifestyle and an escape from reality that has been difficult to find during the pandemic.…

July 7, 2020

Animal Crossing Mixes Addictive Gameplay With Nostalgia

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

First appearing almost 20 years ago, the franchise is back with a new game that has all of the fun of its predecessors.…

April 4, 2020

How Animal Crossing Became Beloved by Young Adults Worldwide

Maui Smith, University of Pittsburgh

This childhood series remains important to its older fanbase ahead of the release of a new game.…

March 16, 2020

The Pokémon Direct Should Sate Fans for Now

Nathan Coles, Oakland University

The newly-revealed updates to the franchise will shake up the Pokémon community, even if it isn’t exactly what they want.…

January 17, 2020

Are Nintendo’s Amiibo Figures on a Continual Decline?

Nathan Coles, Oakland University

The collectible figures have been left on the shelf for too long.…

December 6, 2019

‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ and the Rise of Community Esports

Tommy Nguyen, Clovis Community College

Nintendo is transforming the landscape of eSports.…

October 16, 2019

‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Takes the Series in a New, Even Cuter Direction

Caleb Dukes, Rice University

The game's surprise announcement at E3 blew Nintendo fans away.…

July 2, 2019

One Link to Hyrule Them All

Isador Pinto, Ringling College of Art + Design

Here are the top five games in the franchise to get you into the “Zelda” zone.…

June 14, 2019

‘Octopath Traveler’ Offers RPG Fans an Idyllic Paradise for Adventure

Casey LaValley, Ferris State University

Square Enix's newest game delivers exploratory gameplay, a stellar soundtrack and gorgeous graphics.…

July 26, 2018

The Best Conferences from E3 2018: An Unbiased, Science-Based Review

Caleb Edwards, Michigan State University

Kidding about the objectivity part, of course.…

June 26, 2018

How Does The Newest ‘Smash Bros.’ Stack Up?

Yoni Yardeni, Pierce College

This is cool and all, but where's Waluigi?…

June 25, 2018

Is Nintendo Labo an Innovative Idea or a Waste of Ingenuity?

Cason Ragland, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

The new product may (or may not) teach kids new creative skills.…

May 8, 2018

‘Sonic Mania’ Proves That Gaming Passion Projects Should Be Rewarded

Ben Seidel, St. Olaf College

The latest entry in Sega’s classic franchise handed development over to the fans, and the results are convincing.…

September 18, 2017

E3 and the Resurgence of Nintendo

Ben Seidel, St. Olaf College

After more than a decade of lackluster development, Nintendo has created its own momentum and plans to capitalize on it. Plus, there's a new 'Metroid' game.…

June 26, 2017

Celebrating 20 Years of the Nintendo 64

Al Vanderklipp, University of Michigan

As the console nears its 20th anniversary, we remember the fabulous flop that almost never was.…

September 22, 2016

Four of Nintendo's Most Lucrative Game Franchises

The Dreamcast Problem: How Nintendo’s New Console Could Spell the End for the Company

Al Vanderklipp, University of MichiganandGuest Contributor

In their own stubborn way, Nintendo has proven several times that they're unwilling to learn from their mistakes. This might be the last time.…

November 17, 2015

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