Cat game Umbraclaw made me root for the ‘bad guy’
Umbraclaw made us care far too much about the battle of cat versus dog.
Author: Joshua Furr
Joshua Furr's problematic obsessions with video games and pop culture have hounded him since the early 90s. A fierce disciple of Nintendo, his tastes bounce around from AAA games like Tears of the Kingdom to indie darlings like Hollow Knight, Stardew Valley and Cuphead. When he's not clacking away, you can find him in the kitchen, playing Mario Wonder with his kiddos or doing some light jogging.
Duck Detective owes everything to its excellent voice acting
Or should that be “egg-cellent”?
This upcoming metroidvania is basically Deadpool meets Hollow Knight – and it’s hilarious
Coming out later this year, Morkull Ragast’s Rage mixes together Hollow Knight and Deadpool to hilarious results.
F-Zero 99 deserves all the love it’s getting these days
F-Zero 99, released on Nintendo Switch Online in September 2023, continues to be supported by Nintendo, and we couldn’t be more thrilled.
We need more low-stakes dystopian sims like No Umbrellas Allowed
As an adult with a job, I’ve often thought about what a game centred around my current occupation would look like. Bad, that’s what. Nobody wants to see life through the eyes of a disheveled pajama-wearing dad clacking away at a laptop for hours while periodically gulping down cups of coffee. Or do they? Well, according…
Even Cowboy Bebop skins aren’t enough to make me play Overwatch 2
As much as I love Cowboy Bebop, it’s not enough to make me play this.
Stardew Valley proves that updates are just as valuable as new games
Eight years on, and Eric Barone is still offering sizeable updates to his critically acclaimed cosy farming game.
Playdead’s next game looks eerily gorgeous
Playdead has recently released another piece of concept art for its upcoming “game 3” and it has us asking questions.
After 30 years, Killer Instinct’s Orchid still has the moves on Nintendo Switch Online
Killer Instinct has landed on Nintendo Switch Online, and even though it’s been 30 years, fighter Orchid still impresses with her moves.
Nintendo and McDonald’s Have Teamed Up in Japan, and the Result is Adorable
If you’re lucky enough to live in Japan, you can bag yourself a Kirby toy in a McDonald’s Happy Set. No such luck in the West.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong’s “Mini-Marios” are Nintendo’s Most Meta Creation
The remake of Mario vs Donkey Kong, and its recent marketing, has us thinking about how insane (and perfect) its mini-Marios are.
No, Capcom’s Latest Survey Doesn’t Mean We’re Getting A New Dino Crisis
Capcom has a survey doing the rounds asking about its past and present franchises – and naturally, Dino Crisis is the topic du jour.
Persona 3 Reload Perfectly Reimagines Cosy Dorm Life
Atlas’ latest remake, Persona 3 Reload, has given us the cosiness we’ve always wanted within the walls – and kitchen – of Iwatodai Dormitory.
It’s About Time Koji Kondo Was Inducted Into The AIAS Hall of Fame
Legendary composer of Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda, Koji Kondo, has been inducted into the AIAS Hall of Fame – finally.
Tears Of The Kingdom Was Always Going to Be Nintendo’s 2023 Darling
Tears of the Kingdom is Nintendo’s best-selling game of 2023, and given how much fun we’ve had with it, it’s no surprise.
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