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Final Fantasy Retrospective – Part 4: Animating Emotion in Pixels
How can a character just 26 pixels tall express emotion? It seems like an impossible challenge, yet the early Final Fantasy games...

George Kashdan
Apr 4, 2023


Reminiscing Mario Kart Throughout the Years
Mario Kart has been a beloved part of gaming culture since its debut in 1992 on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)....

Jenny Liun
Mar 17, 2023


Final Fantasy Retrospective – Part 3: A Journey Through the Ages
The Sega Mega Drive made its debut in Japan on October 29, 1988, just two months ahead of the release of Final Fantasy II . This marked...

George Kashdan
Mar 11, 2023


Final Fantasy Retrospective – Part 2: A New Era of Role-Playing Games
After the surprise success of Final Fantasy , Square quickly moved forward with a sequel, and Final Fantasy II arrived on Japanese store...

George Kashdan
Mar 2, 2023


Final Fantasy Retrospective – Part 1: The Game That Defied Its Name
In the late 1980s, long before the infamous in-game currency system of “gil” was ever a concern, a small Japanese game developer named...

George Kashdan
Feb 23, 2023


Remembering the Jak and Daxter Series
In 2001, Naughty Dog, known for Crash Bandicoot , launched Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy , one of the first 3D platformers on the...

Samantha Neil
Feb 3, 2023


The Legend of Zelda Retrospective – Part 5: From Hyrule to the Great Sea
In August 2000, at the Space World Expo, Nintendo introduced the GameCube for the first time. Among the demonstrations was a captivating...

Spencer Lee Keung
Jan 30, 2023


The Legend of Zelda Retrospective – Part 4: Beyond the Triforce
The world of gaming has been significantly shaped by Nintendo, a company known for its innovative approach to game design and technology....

Spencer Lee Keung
Jan 15, 2023


The Legend of Zelda Retrospective – Part 3: Time and Transformation
The Legend of Zelda franchise has captivated gamers since its inception, and the evolution of the series is nothing short of remarkable....

Spencer Lee Keung
Jan 13, 2023


Exploring the Complex Timeline of Hyrule – Part 1
In this retrospective, we dive deep into the intricate history and timeline of The Legend of Zelda series, analyzing how various titles...

Spencer Lee Keung
Jan 7, 2023


The Legend of Zelda Retrospective – Part 2: The Dawn of Handheld Adventures
From boomerangs to bombs, dungeons to magic swords, and puzzles to green tunics, The Legend of Zelda has captivated gamers since its...

Spencer Lee Keung
Jan 6, 2023


The Legend of Zelda Retrospective – Part 1: A Journey Through Gaming History
Boomerangs, bombs, dungeons, magic swords, puzzles, and green tunics —Welcome to the world of The Legend of Zelda . For over 40 years,...

Spencer Lee Keung
Jan 4, 2023
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