When we think of snowy or winter-themed levels of videogames, the music is usually relatively soft or calming; it tends to create a sense of tranquility. That’s why, in retrospect, it’s kind of weird that the first level in the snow-topped mountains of Mira-Mira in Klonoa 2 has this energetic, fast-paced rock song. Continue reading
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Ten Characters I Want in Super Smash Bros
(originally posted April 17th 2015)

Who should be playable in the next Super Smash Bros? It’s a question that many have asked and even more have answered. Every time a new instalment is announced, people immediately begin debating as to who should make the cut. No other fighting game series seems to generate this much discussion. Smash Bros is kind of like the videogame equivalent of Hollywood; everyone’s desperate to make it there. Continue reading
Nine Characters That Should Be in a Project X Zone Sequel
(originally posted October 31st 2014)
In case the month’s worth of articles didn’t make it painfully obvious by this point, I love Project X Zone and, though it may never happen, I still dream of a sequel. What would change? What would be kept the same? I dunno, but what I do know is who I’d want to appear in it. The only rule is that they have to be Capcom, Sega and Namco characters. Continue reading