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In the fall of 2001, the Game Boy Color was facing its waning months due to the release of the technologically superior Game Boy Advance three months prior. While Nintendo’s new system was fully backwards compatible, gamers were understandably enamored ...

Successful rockers are often faced with a difficult quandary. Venturing into unexplored directions can present new opportunities for musical expression. However, crafting an album that delivers only a slight variation from a fan-favorite can be a dependable (if contrived) method ...

Since the release of Super Mario Kart on the SNES in 1992, low-slung, tightly cornering vehicles have captivated gamers for over two decades. Remarkably, the genre shows little indication of slowing down, fueled by holiday entries such as LittleBigPlanet Karting ...

Undoubtedly, the concept of a Transformers game seems like a surefire proposition. With two factions of pugnacious robots capable of reconfiguring into cars, jets, tanks and guns, the ceaseless struggle between Autobots and Decepticons is an ideal impetus for a ...

Predictably, a number of critics were dismissive of 2011’s Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventures. Built around the concept of purchasing real-world figurines that were capable of transforming into in-game characters, the title was depicted as little more than a brazen money-grab by ...

For a Luddite parent in the late 1980’s, witnessing your children stare at the flicking glow of a television, hands tightly wrapped around a controller must have been an unnerving sight. That’s probably why even fleeting game sessions were often ...

With the potential of making a record-setting tenth appearance at the 2012 London Summer games, Canadian equestrian Ian Millar embodies the spirit of Olympic resiliency and determination. Yet, with a third appearance at the international competition (following forays at both ...

The old adage “birds of a feather, flock together” is a tragically accurate explanation of my social circle. Comprised of different ages, backgrounds, and cultures, each male friend finds their way into the clique by being imaginative, bookish, and owning ...

If rumors are true and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is indeed Nintendo’s parting Wii title, the company has created a flawless farewell. As a deft celebration of the franchise’s quarter-century of existence as well as a commemoration of ...

As the recent remakes of Yar’s Revenge, Haunted House, and Star Raiders have demonstrated, remaking classic Atari games can be a challenging undertaking. While retaining the intuitive, arcade-era mechanics of the original license, a modernization must also complete with the ...