Game Rant is an online publication dedicated to reporting news and features about video games and the gaming industry.
In December 2019 I was hired onto the site as a freelance News Writer, but starting in March 2020 I expanded my reach into the Features section as well. There I wrote longer-form articles more independent, informative, or opinionated as original content for the site.
In April 2020 I was hired on as a full-time Staff Writer at Game Rant, and in June 2020 I published my first full-scale video game review for the site.
In September 2020 I became an editor at the site, which led to my time being split between writing, editing, and more.
In July 2021 I became the Lead Features Editor.
2023
May
Interview with Warp World CEO Matthew “Jaku” Jakubowski:
April
- Monday, 17 – Sunday, 23
Monster Hunter Now’s Concept is a Pure Distillation of One Franchise Ideal
Monster Hunter Now’s Defining Features Point to Niantic Fans Getting Their Biggest Workout Yet
- Monday, 10 – Sunday, 16
Splatoon 3’s Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Splatfest Finally Breaks a Controversial Event Pattern
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Can’t Trap the Champion’s Descendants in Their Own Corners of Hyrule
The Best Flight Plan for a AAA Star Trek Adventure May be Engaging One of Gaming’s Oldest Genres
- Monday, 3 – Sunday, 9
Pokemon’s First ‘Paradox’ Forms Might Have an Unexpected Path into Scarlet and Violet
Splatoon 3’s Side Order DLC Antagonist Has a High Bar to Clear
Hollow Knight: Silksong – The Grimm Troupe Should Pitch Its Tent in Pharloom
- Saturday, 1 – Sunday, 2
Horizon Forbidden West’s Burning Shores DLC Rekindles Hope for Underwater Combat
March
- Monday, 27 – Friday, 31
Fire Emblem Engage’s Fell Xenologue DLC May Have Unexpected Connections to a Classic GBA Game
- Monday, 20 – Sunday, 26
Game Freak Shouldn’t Forget Almia When Designing Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Indigo Disk DLC
September 2023 Could Be Microsoft and Sony’s Battle of the Titans
- Monday, 13 – Sunday, 19
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe Makes a Strange Spin-Off Canon
Fire Emblem Engage Drops the Ball on Its Core Conceit
The Next Monster Hunter Should Canonize a Unique Crossover Feature
Interview with Explosm’s Kris Wilson and Roger Barr:
Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Release Date is Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Fire Emblem Engage: Who Are the Dark Emblems?
- Monday, 6 – Sunday, 12
Metroid Fusion Isn’t the Only GBA Entry That Should Hit Nintendo Switch Online
Kirby: Return to Dream Land Deluxe’s Magolor Redemption Bodes Well for Another Villain Duo
Fire Emblem Engage’s Emblem Interactions Leave Lots of Fan Service on the Cutting Room Floor
- Wednesday, 1 – Sunday, 5
Splatoon 3: Big Run’s King Salmonid Continue a Clever Boss Pattern
Hardware Review: Roccat Magma Mini RGB Keyboard Review
Pokemon TCG Classic Shouldn’t Follow the Footsteps of Duel Links, World of Warcraft
February
- Monday, 20 – Sunday, 26
Game Rant Recap for 02/20/23 – 02/26/23
- Monday, 13 – Sunday, 19
Game Rant Recap for 02/13/23 – 02/19/23
Fire Emblem Engage’s Player Birthday Mechanic Secretly Says a Lot About the Divine Dragon
Fire Emblem Engage’s ‘Low Point’ in Chapters 10, 11 Blend Story and Mechanics to Great Effect
Nintendo Switch Online Adding Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga Means Representation for Super Mario RPG
Interview with Tall Story Games Developers Tom and Emma Hardwidge:
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- Lucy Dreaming Interview: Tall Story Games’ Tom and Emma Talk ‘Fresh’ Indie Development Ahead of Switch Port
- An Adventure Game Jam Helped Prepare Tall Story Games to Port Lucy Dreaming onto Nintendo Switch
- Lucy Dreaming’s Voice Acting Showcases the Bonds Behind Tall Story Games
- How Married ‘Non-Gamers’ Tom and Emma Brought Lucy Dreaming to Life Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
Interview with Free Lives Developer/Terra Nil Lead Artist Jonathan Hau-Yoon:
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- Terra Nil Interview: Lead Artist Jonathan Hau-Yoon on Game Jams, Audience Engagement, and Nature
- Free Lives Dev Discusses Terra Nil’s Stand-Out Natural Beauty Among the Studio’s Diverse Catalog
- Terra Nil’s Lead Artist Talks Popularity, Outreach, and Hype as Free Lives Drops a New Gameplay Trailer [UPDATE]
- Monday, 6 – Sunday, 12
Why Splatoon 3’s Single-Player DLC is Called ‘Side Order’
- Wednesday, 1 – Sunday, 5
Monster Hunter Rise Adding Velkhana Continues the Trend of Flagship Monsters in Sunbreak
S-Rank Bond Rings in Fire Emblem Engage give Love to More Franchise Favorites
January
- Monday, 23 – Sunday, 29
Splatoon 3’s Chocolate Splatfest Suggests There is No Immediate Event Pattern
Every Game Featured at the 2023 Xbox & Bethesda Developer_Direct
Interview with Cuddle Monster Games Founder Hannes Rahm (Initially Conducted by Jay Goodearl):
- Monday, 16 – Sunday, 22
How Pokemon Masters EX Can Adapt Scarlet and Violet’s Terastallization
- Monday, 9 – Sunday, 15
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Town Set Pieces Needed a Little More Automation
- Monday, 2 – Sunday, 8
Pokemon’s Model NPCs Can Back a Compelling Spin-Off Game
2022
December
- Monday, 19 – Sunday, 25
Splatoon 3: Big Run’s Tone Feels Like a Poor Fit for the Franchise
End of Year: 10 Best Video Game Villains of 2022
End of Year: The Best Indie Games of 2022
- Monday, 5 – Sunday, 11
Monster Hunter Rise Landing on Xbox Game Pass is the Best Case Scenario
The Game Awards 2022 Winners List
November
- Monday, 28 – Friday, 2
Interview with Super Mega Team Game Director Kevin Sarda Perez, Art Director Enrique Corts, and Programmer Jorge Fernandez Sanchez:
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- The Knight Witch Interview: Super Mega Team Discusses Unique Design Challenges for Latest Release
- Super Mega Team Baked Accessibility Features Into The Knight Witch’s Design
- How The Knight Witch Story Discusses Influencer Culture Through an Anime-Inspired Morality System
- The Knight Witch Team Talks Careful Balance of Metroidvania, Shoot ‘Em Up, and Deck-Building Genres
- Monday, 21 – Sunday, 27
Interview with Outright Games Composer Chris Whiter:
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- DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of the Nine Realms Interview – Composer Chris Whiter on Live Orchestra, Licensed Games Experience
- Legends of the Nine Realms: Chris Whiter Talks ‘Daunting’ Task of Composing for Brands like How to Train Your Dragon
- DreamWorks Dragons: Legends of the Nine Realms Composer Feels Kids Games Don’t Need ‘Oversimplified’ Music
- Monday, 14 – Sunday, 20
Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire Marked Evolutions for the Series That Continue 20 Years Later
Metroid Fusion has Defined the Franchise’s Horror Side for 20 Years
Interview with Beautiful Glitch Creative Director Julian Quijano:
- Monday, 7 – Sunday, 13
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Rotom Phone Cases Could Go Further Back in Time
- Tuesday, 1 – Sunday, 6
Pikmin 4 Needs its Own ‘Citadel of Spiders’ With Returning Arachnorb Enemies
Splatoon 3 Can Bring its Lore Full-Circle by Reviving Salmon Run’s Ark Polaris Map
Horizon Forbidden West: The Enduring Could Be the Door to Future Melee Improvements
Genesect is a Great Model for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Temporal Themes
October
- Monday, 17 – Sunday, 23
Fortnite’s Bytes Quest Chain Showcases the Pitfalls of Character-Restricted Tasks
What it Might Mean for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet to have Multiple ‘Champions’
Fortnite’s Rick and Morty Crossovers Point to a Great Jerry Redemption
Splatoon 3’s Mission Structure Could Anchor a Great Custom Level Editor
- Monday, 10 – Sunday, 16
Warhammer 40K: Darktide Has a Huge Advantage Over Left 4 Dead-Style Games
Pikmin 4’s Urban Setting May Bring Back the Second Game’s Technological Terrors
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Could Flesh Out Hyrule Through a New Royal Guard
- Monday, 3 – Sunday, 9
How Splatoon 3: Return of the Mammalians Enhances One of the Series’ Best Modes
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are Smart to Move Sword and Shield-Style Gym Tests Outside
Horizon’s Rumored Multiplayer Game Should Be Set During The Faro Plague
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Team Star Base Feature is its Own Worst Enemy
Marie’s Podcast Is a Perfect Real-World Marketing Opportunity for Splatoon 3
- Saturday, 1 – Sunday, 2
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s Risen Phenomenon has Potential Beyond Second-Gen Elder Dragons
Fire Emblem Engage Using Heroes’ Alts Opens the Door for Costume Customization
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is Lining Up the Dominos for Glavenus
September
- Monday, 26 – Friday, 30
Splatoon 3 Sets a Gold Standard for the ‘Champion’s Road’ Approach
How The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Can Breathe New Life into Impa
- Monday, 19 – Sunday, 25
Miyamoto’s Nintendo Direct Appearance Suggests Pikmin Bloom and 4 May Have a Deeper Connection
How Splatoon 3’s DLC Could Follow Return of the Mammalians
Splatoon 3: What are Splatfest Festival Shells?
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Could Help the Rito Shine
Pokemon Masters EX Should Give Generic Trainers More Time to Shine
Hardware Review: HyperX Armada 27 Gaming Monitor Review
- Monday, 12 – Sunday, 18
Why Splatoon 3 Was Smart to Remove Sunken Scrolls from Story Levels
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s Free Title Updates are Overusing the Fire Element
FTL Still Creates Compelling, Morally Gray Deep-Space Voyages After 10 Years
Every Game Showcased at the September 2022 State of Play
- Monday, 5 – Sunday, 11
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Mela May Connect Team Star to a Surprise Sun and Moon Trainer
Future Monster Hunter Games Could Use More Elemental Types
Kirby’s Dream Buffet: How Jelly Could Translate to Mainline Games
Splatoon 3’s Story Mode Marks the End of an Era
- Thursday, 1 – Sunday, 4
Kirby’s Dream Buffet: Every Food Copy Ability’s Origin and Powers, Explained
Lance Reddick’s Sylens Should Join Zavala in Fortnite
The Splatoon Series Can do More With its Broadcast Format
Hollow Knight’s Quirrel Could Add More Connective Tissue for Silksong
August
- Monday, 29 – Wednesday, 31
Pokemon Masters EX’s New Trainer Lodge Boosts Its Character-Building Potential
Interview with Composer Phill Boucher:
Pokemon Legends: Arceus’ Space-Time Distortions May Establish a Unique Alternate Universe
- Monday, 22 – Sunday, 28
Don’t Starve Together is a Great Example of Core Mechanics Balancing Multiplayer
Nobody Saves the World Frozen Hearth DLC: New Forms Explained
Splatoon 3 Should Experiment with Mid-Battle Weapon Swaps
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Cyclizar Culture Could Present Another Connection to Kalos
- Monday, 15 – Sunday, 21
Pikmin Bloom’s Decor Could Affect More Expedition Stats
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s Qurious Weapon Crafting Needs More Slots
Splatoon 3 Should Tell More Stories with Revamped Maps
Kirby’s Dream Buffet is a Great Example of the Series’ Archival Nostalgia
Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Game Pass Confirmation Was a Huge Tease
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are Smart to Follow Eternatus’ Legendary Mold
- Monday, 8 – Sunday, 14
Interview with Righteous Hammer Games Founder Clint Jorgenson and Artist Gavin Yastremski:
Splatoon 3’s Three-Team Splatfests Open a Lot of Crossover Opportunities
Everything We Know About Splatoon 3’s New Announcers, Deep Cut
Everything Coming in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s Title Update 1
- Monday, 1 – Sunday, 7
Why Another Nintendo Handheld With Dual Screens Would Be Worthwhile
Guerrilla’s Horizon Series Could Use a Miles Morales-Style Spin-Off
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Terastal Phenomenon Could Loop In Kalos’ Diancie
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s Title Updates Need More Secrets Than the Base Expansion
Interview with Molegato, Raul Martinez Garrido:
July
- Monday, 25 – Sunday, 31
Mario Kart Games Need More Customizable Elements Like DS Emblems
A Mario Odyssey Follow-up Could Give Princesses the Time to Shine
How Hollow Knight: Silksong Could Improve Nail Arts
- Monday, 18 – Sunday, 24
Yuri Lowenthal is as Much Spider-Man as Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire
Splatoon 3 Needs to Be Content Complete at Launch
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s Title Updates Should Add Followers From Past Games
Pikmin Bloom’s Weekly Challenge Golden Seedlings Could Solve Decor Diversity
Why The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Should Have New Game Plus
- Monday, 11 – Sunday, 17
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s Layered Armor Should Extend to Weapons
Kirby’s Dream Buffet Could Use Master Hand’s History to Its Advantage
Interview with Dreamside Interactive Founder Serge Korolev:
- Monday, 4 – Sunday, 10
Metroid Dread DLC Could Build the Series’ Future With a New Protagonist
Opelucid City Could Be a Template for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Version Differences
Dicey Dungeons Showcases the Benefits of Mobile Ports for Select Indie Games
Game Preview: Cult of the Lamb: Steam Next Fest Demo
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s Follower Quests Could Be the First Step Toward Bigger Parties
Hoopa Could Serve Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Rumored Time-Travel Gimmicks Well
- Friday, 1 – Sunday, 3
Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Game Pass Release Will Take it To The Next Level
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s Switch Skill HUD Info is Among Its Best Changes
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Should Take One Note From Dragon Age: Dreadwolf
June
- Monday, 27 – Thursday, 30
Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s Successor Could Do More with Present Codes
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s Magnamalo Subspecies Explained
Haunted Chocolatier Should Expand Stardew Valley’s NPC Relationship Potential
- Monday, 20 – Sunday, 26
Potential Minecraft Mobs That Could Fit the New Mangrove Swamp Biome
Variant Monsters That Should Return to Monster Hunter Rise After Lucent Nargacuga
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Could Do More with Link’s Armor of the Wild
Nintendo Should Make a Mario Football Game
Nintendo Switch Online Should Follow in PS Plus Premium’s Footsteps
- Monday, 13 – Sunday, 19
A Pokemon Pinball Revival Could Take Players Around the Pokemon World
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s Rakna-Kadaki Subspecies Explained
Nintendo 64 Games That Should Appear in the Second ‘Wave’ of Switch Online Support
Minecraft Legends’ Mobs Could More Directly Impact the Original Game
Pokemon Conquest’s Appeal is Clearer than Ever After 10 Years
Pikmin Bloom’s Rainy ‘Leaf Hat’ Decor Could Inspire Weather Mechanics in Pikmin 4
More Old Maps That Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Can Adapt Like Jungle
Horizon Forbidden West DLC Could Learn from Resident Evil Village: Shadows of Rose
Goat Simulator 3’s Bizarre Title Explained
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s Gore Magala Explained
Why Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are Unlikely to Feature a New Type
- Monday, 6 – Sunday, 12
Sea of Thieves’ Season 7 Customization Updates Add a Lot More Potential
Interview with Lavapotion Lead Game Designer Carl Toftfelt:
Apparent Paper Mario Restrictions Could be Addressed With Returning Characters
- Wednesday, 1 – Sunday, 5
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Should Bring Back Paralogue Missions
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s Malzeno Draws an Interesting Parallel to Horizon Zero Dawn
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Legendaries Could Introduce Their Own Take on Ultra Warp Ride
Every Game Featured At The June 2022 PlayStation State of Play
Minecraft’s ‘The Wild Update’ Would Have Been Perfect for The Postponed Archeology Feature
May
- Monday, 30 – Tuesday, 31
Pikmin Bloom’s Train Ticket Decor Should Be a Template For the Future
5 Storylines Horizon Forbidden West Should Explore in DLC
- Monday, 23 – Sunday, 29
Haunted Chocolatier Could Feature More Supernatural Creatures Than Ghosts
Monster Hunter Rise’s New Switch Skill Swap Could Make More Weapon Types Viable
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Would Benefit From Encouraging Unique Builds
- Monday, 16 – Sunday, 22
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s Almudron Subspecies Explained
- Monday, 9 – Sunday, 15
Star Trek: Resurgence Cameos Should Be More ‘Sequel’ Than ‘Prequel’
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s Seregios Explained
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes’ Character List Could Dwarf Its Predecessors
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Legendary Trio Should Learn From Sword and Shield
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Fixes the Worst Thing About Wyvern Riding
Kirby and the Forgotten Land DLC Should Include More Evolved Copy Abilities
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s Follower Quests Should Be a Permanent Feature
Haunted Chocolatier Should Have as Many Creative Races as Stardew Valley
- Sunday, 1 – Sunday, 8
Horizon Forbidden West: Ted Faro May Have Actually Saved Humanity
Elden Ring is Out, So Now It’s Hollow Knight: Silksong’s Turn
Pikmin Bloom’s New Weekly Challenges Could Benefit From Community Centric Rewards
Minecraft Villages Could Use RPG-Style Quests to Help Players Learn and Grow
Game Preview: Cult of the Lamb
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Should Weave More Shiny Pokemon Into the Story
April
- Monday, 25 – Saturday, 30
Horizon Forbidden West’s Sequel Could Give HEPHAESTUS a Much Bigger Role
Revita, Hades Make Great Use of Bonuses for Players to Learn Every Weapon
- Monday, 18 – Sunday, 24
Horizon Forbidden West DLC Should Bring Aloy Back to the Nora Sacred Lands
A Full-Scale Kirby Quest Successor Could Fill the Mario & Luigi RPG Void
NSO Adding Splatoon 2’s Octo Expansion is Good News for Breath of the Wild 2
Pikmin Bloom’s Coins Could Solve the Issue of Huge Travel Times
Fire Emblem Awakening’s Hail Mary is Still Worth Experiencing 10 Years On
- Monday, 11 – Sunday, 17
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2’s Ruined Master Sword Leaves the Hylian Shield in Flux
Halo Infinite Can’t Rely on Season Updates to Add New Maps
Minecraft Would Benefit From a Beach Biome Overhaul Next
Interview with Pocket Llama Creative Director Justin “Dooper” East:
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Should Have a Demo Like Age of Calamity
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Should Reimagine Another Battle Facility Character
Horizon Forbidden West’s Vista Point Tour Hides a Heartwarming Tale About Elisabet’s Impact
Kirby and the Forgotten Land: The Pros and Cons of Adding AI-Controlled Co-Op
- Monday, 4 – Sunday, 10
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Should Add Parallels to Kamura Village’s Monsters
Minecraft: The Wild Update’s Warden Could Lead to More ‘Miniboss’ Mobs
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Should Get DLC Following Meta Knight in Waddle Dee Town
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Could Take Players to Almyra
Pokemon Types That Still Need an Eevee Evolution
Pikmin Bloom’s New Decor Types Need to Go Beyond Food Service
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Gym Leaders Should Follow Raihan’s Example
- Friday, 1 – Sunday, 3
Monster Hunter Rise Should Release a Second Demo for Sunbreak
Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s Lab Discovera Changes the Fabric of Popstar
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 is Treading Dangerous Water With the Master Sword
Interview with Revita Lead Developer Benjamin “BenStar” Kiefer:
March
- Monday, 28 – Thursday, 31
Horizon Forbidden West Could Use Its Own Version of Revali’s Gale
Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s Tilt-and-Roll Handles Gyro Better Than Breath of the Wild
- Monday, 21 – Sunday, 27
A Legend of Zelda 2D Dungeon Maker May Work Well as a Mobile Game
Horizon Forbidden West’s Mad Max-Style Gauntlet Runs Deserve More Attention
Pikmin Bloom Could Make Good Use of the Series’ Enemies
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Needs More Robust Quick Retry Systems
Future Monster Hunter Designs Could Learn from Horizon Forbidden West’s Webbings
Pokemon Legends: Arceus – Daybreak’s Munchlax May Point to Bigger Developments
Guerrilla Games Could Lean on Its Killzone Roots For a Horizon Spin-Off
The New Switch ‘Groups’ Feature Isn’t Nearly As Useful as 3DS Folders
- Monday, 14 – Sunday, 20
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Have the Potential for Strong Cameo Characters
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Adding Astalos May Point to More Monsters
Horizon Forbidden West’s Cauldrons, Tallnecks Are Great Examples of Unique Repeat Content
Pokemon Masters EX’s Zygarde Is Emblematic of Larger Team Building Issues
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s Citadel map Opens the Door For a Variety of Monsters
- Monday, 7 – Sunday, 13
Minecraft Dungeons is Begging For a Robust Custom Map Feature
F-Zero X Coming to Nintendo Switch Online in March 2022 is a Missed Opportunity
Why a Wordle Paywall Would Effectively Kill the Game
Interview with SCHiM Developer Ewoud van der Werf:
Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s Evolved Abilities Should be More Than ‘Win More’ Mechanics
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Ancestor References Get Better the Further They Stray
Every Game Featured At The March 2022 Sony State of Play
March 10 Would Be a Perfect Day to Bring Back Super Mario 3D All-Stars
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Should Return to Personalized Gym Badges
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Should Avoid Landing Too Close to Splatoon 3
- Tuesday, 1 – Sunday, 6
Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s Copy Abilities Could Have a Lot of Unique Boss Interactions
Mario Strikers: Battle League Could Thrive With Crossover DLC Like Mario Kart 8
Pokemon Legends: Arceus’ Massive Mass Outbreaks Pave the Way For DLC Monsters
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Can Give Retainers Their Time to Shine
February
- Monday, 21 – Monday, 28
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2’s Release Seems Less Certain After Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Reveal
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Player Characters Look Like the Blankest Slates Yet
Mario Kart 9 Could Stand Out With a New Take on DS’ Mission Mode
Horizon Forbidden West’s Metroidvania Elements Clash With Its Open-World Exploration
Cris Tales: How Each Party Member Contributes to Time-Based Combat
Hollow Knight’s 5th Anniversary Is a Momentous Occasion, Even Without Silksong
Horizon Forbidden West’s Machine Strike Could Easily Be a Real Board Game
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Can Give Three Houses Characters More Personality Through Combat
Pokemon’s Alola Region Would Be a Perfect Setting For the Next ‘Legends’ Game
- Monday, 14 – Sunday, 20
Epic Games Store Free Game Cris Tales Explained
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Shouldn’t Forget the Ashen Wolves
Pikmin Bloom’s Subscription Box Tie-In Offers a Unique Twist on Niantic’s Formula
Super Bowl 56 Suggests Fortnite Is as Huge for Marketing as Ever
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Has Seemingly Become Nintendo’s Main E3 Attraction
- Monday, 7 – Sunday, 13
Kirby’s 30th Anniversary Should Include a Touchscreen ‘Curse’ Collection
Splatoon 3 Bosses Revealed for Salmon Run: Next Wave in February 2022’s Nintendo Direct
Free Metroid Dread Updates Set the Stage for Bigger DLC
Every Game Featured at The February 2022 Nintendo Direct
Future Monster Hunter Projects Should Learn From Pokemon Legends: Arceus’ Requests
Game Preview: Tinykin
- Tuesday, 1 – Sunday, 6
Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s Experimentation Holds More Promise After Legends: Arceus
Interview with PseudoZap Co-Founders Peter Mosur and Konrad Messyasz:
Pikmin Bloom’s Lunar New Year Decor Sets a Smart Precedent
Fire Emblem Heroes Spent Five Years Catching Old Games Up to Modern Popularity
Halo Infinite Events Should be Tied to Participation, Not Challenges
January
- Monday, 24 – Monday, 31
PlayStation’s Discord Integration Dovetails Well With Sony’s Bungie Acquisition
Hardware Review: ASUS ROG Delta S Animate Headset Review
Interview with Coffee Stain Studios’ CEO Stefan Hanna:
Deep Rock Galactic: Cross-Play Seems More Pertinent Than Ever
Interview with NotGames’ Co-Creator Jason Orbaum and CEO Andrew Murray:
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- Not For Broadcast Interview: NotGames Co-Founders Discuss Political FMV Game’s Final Episode
- Not For Broadcast Developers Talk Differences Between Live Theater, Video Games
- Not For Broadcast Tackles Political Extremism in an Alternate 1980s Setting
- ‘Dystopian Dark Comedy’ Not For Broadcast Uses Theatrical Experience to Advance FMV
- Monday, 17 – Sunday, 23
Nobody Saves the World’s Lack of Couch Co-Op is a Big Missed Opportunity
It’s Time to Bring Back Pokemon Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness
Pikmin Bloom’s January 2022 Community Day Shows Improvement, But Isn’t Perfect
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Can’t Fall by The Wayside
Halo Infinite’s Attrition Mode Feels Like the First Step Toward a Battle Royale
Take-Two, Xbox Acquiring Mobile Developers Shouldn’t Be Overlooked
Star Trek: Resurgence’s Branching Narrative Should Learn From FTL’s Storytelling
- Monday, 10 – Sunday, 16
Splatoon 3 Would Be a Perfect Summer 2022 Game for Nintendo
Kirby and the Forgotten Land ‘Elfilin is the Villain’ Theory Explained
Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s Sub-Games May be Part of the Main Adventure
Minecraft Needs to Make the Jump to Next-Gen
January 13 is Going to Be a Heartbreaking Day for Halo Fans
Horizon Forbidden West, Sequels Could Learn From Monster Hunter’s Elemental Weapons
Captain Toad Would Work Well as Nintendo’s Next Mobile Game
- Monday, 3 – Sunday, 9
Pikmin Bloom’s Postcards Could Solve Issues With Decor Diversity
Rainbow Six Extraction Is a Great Introduction For Ubisoft+ Content in Xbox Game Pass [UPDATE]
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Should Bring Back Squeak Squad’s Ghost Ability
Nintendo is Leaving Money on the Table By Not Releasing Mario Party Superstars DLC
Horizon Call of the Mountain Proves Guerrilla Games is a Top PlayStation Studio
EVE Online Crossovers That Could Follow Doctor Who
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Should Take an Archery Lesson From Horizon Zero Dawn
- Saturday, 1 – Sunday, 2
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Shouldn’t be Held Back by Capcom’s 2024 Plans
Perfect Dark Needs a Modern Remaster
Sonic Frontiers’ Focus on Quality Over Timeliness is a Good Sign for the Future
The Next Fire Emblem Should Lean More Into Branching Story Paths
Halo Infinite’s Active Battle Pass Challenges Should Not Repeat Objectives
2021
December
- Monday, 27 – Friday, 31
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 – More Enemies Should Get Unique Battle Music
Original Super Smash Bros. Bosses Should Get More Play in Nintendo Games
Deep Rock Galactic’s PS5 Port Could Be Its Most Immersive
Pokemon Masters EX: Giratina’s ‘Zones’ Mechanic Should Carry Into the Main Series
Halo Infinite Should Introduce a Shotgun Variant of Tactical Slayer
- Monday, 20 – Sunday, 26
Control’s Service Weapon Sets The Bar For Video Game Weapons
All Pokemon Belonging to Generation 3
Star Trek: Resurgence’s Cameos Should be Far Broader Than Spock
The Case for a Marvel’s Doctor Strange Game
Minecraft: The Best Changes in the 1.18 Update
End of Year: 10 Best Video Game Villains of 2021
Super Animal Royale’s ‘The Bwoking Dead’ LTM Thrives on Suspense
Paper Mario’s Small Details Make it Worth Playing Via Nintendo Switch Online
- Monday, 13 – Sunday, 19
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Could Make Better Use of the Branching Zelda Timeline
Interview with Ghost Ship Games’ Game Director Mikkel Martin Pedersen:
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- Deep Rock Galactic Interview: Mikkel Pedersen Discusses Season Updates, 3 Million Sales Milestone
- Deep Rock Galactic Developer Uses ‘Unique Position’ to Give Back to Danish Games Industry
- Mikkel Pedersen Says Deep Rock Galactic is Built With Newcomers and Experts in Mind
- Deep Rock Galactic Game Director Talks Rise From Six Founders to Three Million Players
Pikmin Bloom Should Add These Decor Locations After ‘Hamburger Shops’
Don’t Starve is Seeing a Resurgence, and That’s Great
Pokemon Legends: Arceus’ Special Bonuses May Hinder Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Fire Emblem Heroes’ Ongoing Story Could Set a Template for Three Houses’ Successor
End of Year: 10 Best Co-Op Games of 2021
- Monday, 6 – Sunday, 12
All the Confirmed Halo Infinite Fracture: Tenrai Event Return Dates for 2022
Minecraft Needs More Uses for Copper After Caves and Cliffs Part 2
Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s Epic Games Store Exclusivity Could be Huge for Fortnite
Shantae and the Seven Sirens’ Spectacular Superstar Accessibility Options Should Have Come Earlier
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Is Smart to Give Rondine a Bigger Role
Pikmin 4 Should Adapt the Customization Practices of Niantic’s Bloom
Interview with G4 Hosts Fiona Nova, Will Neff, and Kassem G:
- Wednesday, 1 – Sunday, 5
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Should Have Picked an Aesthetic Lane
Paper Mario’s Standalone Switch Online Expansion Pack Release is a Double-Edged Sword
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Kapp’n Tours Should Give Players More Control
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s Successor Should Have Personalized ‘Break the Targets’ Stages
November
- Monday, 29 – Tuesday, 30
Everything in Minecraft’s Caves and Cliffs Part 2 Update
Halo Infinite: Fiesta Playlists Should be Permanent Chaotic Learning Tools
- Monday, 22 – Sunday, 28
Interview with Paper Castle Games Lead Writer and 2D Artist Andrea “Andie” Gallo:
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl’s Poketch Should Include Field Moves like Flash
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Needs Something Clever For the Great Plateau
The LEGO Dimensions Concept is Worth Revisiting as a Traditional Game
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ DIY Cooking Leaves a Lot on The Table
Hollow Knight’s Dead Cells Crossover May Be a Good Sign for Silksong
Stardew Valley: Why Players Should Consider Marrying Sam
Interview with Spaceflux Creator Calin Ardelean:
Pokemon Masters EX Needs to Work On Its Promotional Events
Pikmin Bloom Should Add Better Uses for Coins
- Monday, 18 – Sunday, 21
Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack Could Include Exclusive Game Demos
Halo Infinite: Everything You Need to Know About the Battle Pass Changes
Stardew Valley: Why Players Should Consider Marrying Maru
Pokemon Sun and Moon’s Family Drama is Just as Powerful After Five Years
Metroid Dread: Samus Aran’s Awakened Abilities Set the Foundation for Sequels
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Paradise’s Steady Progression is Really Smart Design
It Takes Two is a Perfect Game of the Year Nominee for The COVID-19 Era
Fire Emblem Would Make a Great Competitive Niantic Game After Pikmin Bloom
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Should Include Outside Nintendo Enemies, References
- Monday, 8 – Sunday, 17
Stardew Valley: Why Players Should Consider Marrying Penny
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap Should Get the Link’s Awakening Treatment
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Most Undersung New Addition May be Customizable Fences
Paper Mario Should Finally Give The Thousand-Year Door’s Luigi His Due
Pikmin Bloom’s Co-Op Challenge Mushrooms Should Open Up Earlier
How Among Us’ Cosmicubes Shake Up the Battle Pass Model Well
Unity Acquiring Weta Digital Could Mean Big Things for the Games Industry
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl: Which Starter Makes the Game Easier?
Xbox Game Pass Game One Step from Eden Explained
- Monday, 1 – Sunday, 7
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Who is Cornimer?
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Should Bring Meta Knightmare Mode into 3D
Pikmin Bloom’s Community Days Need Better Rewards Going Forward
Pokemon: The Lore Behind Vullaby Explained
Interview with BlueGooGames Project Lead Niclas Marie and Art/Creative Director Tobias Tranell:
Monster Hunter Rise Should Release Nintendo Collabs After Sonic the Hedgehog
What Harry Potter: Wizards Unite’s Shut Down Says For Pikmin Bloom
Metroid’s Chozo Could Be Perfect Subjects for a New Spin-Off Game
October
- Monday, 25 – Sunday, 31
LEGO Luigi’s Mansion Could Inspire More Spooky Halloween Mario Sets
Pikmin Bloom is More Exercise Tool Than Game, and That’s Great
Future Pokemon Games Should Lean More Into Referential Cosmetics
Deep Rock Galactic’s Seasonal Content Seems Like a Great Example of the Practice
Mario Party Superstars’ Tug o’ War Warning Should Include Accessibility Options
- Monday, 18 – Sunday, 24
Cris Tales’ Regression Skill Makes a Great Case for Time-Based Combat
Why It’s Not Too Late for Pokemon Z
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Should Bring Back a Unique Gallery of Bosses
ConcernedApe’s Haunted Chocolatier Looks Like Stardew Valley with Shop Manager Mechanics
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Would Be an Interesting Addition to NSO’s Expansion Pack
The Hamtaro Game Boy Trilogy Deserves a Remastered Collection
- Monday, 11 – Sunday, 17
Pokemon Games Should Further Consolidate Their Technology Sources
Minecraft Live 2021: What is The Allay?
Pikmin 4 on Switch Feels More Likely After Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Minecraft: The Wild Update’s New Swamp Mobs Have a Lot of Potential
Interview with TOMO CAMP founder Willem Rosenthal:
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Sora’s Taunts Should Be His Primary Magic
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Needs Something Clever For the Negative Spaces in its Map
Mario Party Superstars’ Online Game Saves Suggests Nintendo is Learning
Metroid Dread, Hollow Knight Share a Great Way for Players to Impact Game Worlds
Guardians of the Galaxy Should Follow Marvel’s Avengers to Game Pass
- Monday, 4 – Sunday, 10
Metroid Dread’s First E.M.M.I. Encounter Drops the Ball on a Great Mechanic
Paper Mario Developers Should Try Paper-Themed RPGs for More Nintendo Franchises
What We Hope to See From Prince Zuko in Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl
Pokemon: All of Slowpoke’s Evolutions Explained
Where Splatoon 3: Return of the Mammalians Can Go After Octo Expansion
Monster Hunter Rise’s Sonic the Hedgehog Collab Could Take a Few Different Routes
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Needs a New Master Cycle Upgrade
- Friday, 1 – Sunday, 3
Kingdom Hearts’ Castle Oblivion and Its Role in the Franchise Explained
New Pokemon Stadium Games Would Have a Lot to Work With
Kirby and the Forgotten Land Should Bring Back The Crystal Shards’ Ability Mixing
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl: Prince Zuko Would Perfect Round Out the Avatar Cast
Revita’s Risk vs. Reward Health Mechanic is Worth Watching
Interview with Dreams Uncorporated CEO and SYCK co-founder Carlos Andres Rocha Silva:
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- Cris Tales Interview: Dreams Uncorporated CEO Talks Colombian-Inspired JRPG
- Cris Tales’ Creative Director Cautions Indie Developers Against Being Overly Ambitious
- How Cris Tales Designed Unique Characters Using Their Mechanics
- Cris Tales Developers Wanted Crisbell To Be a ‘Colombian Disney Princess’
September
- Monday, 27 – Thursday, 30
Nintendo Switch Online Adding Paper Mario is Hopefully Just the Beginning
Monster Hunter Rise: Shogun Ceanataur is a Perfect Addition for Sunbreak
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl: Amity Square’s Upgrades Should Include Co-Op
All the Rare-Developed Nintendo 64 Games That Could Come to Switch Online
The Case for Save Data Transfer in Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2
- Monday, 20 – Sunday, 26
Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Whispy Woods Needs a Radical Redesign
Should Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Give Link a Clean Slate?
Everything Confirmed for Monster Hunter Rise’s Sunbreak DLC So Far
Hollow Knight: Silksong Should Take Steel Soul Mode to the Next Level With Silk Soul
The Pokemon Stadium Games Are Must-Haves for Future Switch Online Updates
Kirby Should Attempt Another Metroidvania-Style Game Like Amazing Mirror
The Case for New Pokemon Games to Revisit Older Regions
Breath of the Wild 2 Should Add Zelda’s Loftwing With Amiibo Support
- Monday, 13 – Sunday, 19
Fire Emblem Could Lean Into the Sci-Fi Fantasy Void Left by Final Fantasy 16
How Festivals Work in Stardew Valley
Pokemon is Going All-In on Its Villain Legacy
The Nickelodeon Video Game Resurgence is Relying on Fans’ Nostalgia
Alan Wake Remastered Will Be a Completely Different Experience After Control
Nintendo Switch Bluetooth Audio Pairing Comes at The Perfect Time for Switch OLED
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy: What Is the Worldmind?
- Monday, 6 – Sunday, 12
Deep Rock Galactic’s Terrain Scanner Should Set a Standard for 3D Maps
Metroid Dread Could Finally Provide the Origins of Fusion’s Yakuza Boss
What Marvel’s Midnight Suns’ Social System Can Learn From Fire Emblem
Interview with Happy Broccoli Games’ Founder Annika Maar and Marketing Manager Irene Preuss:
A ‘Metroid Maker’ Game Has As Much Potential as Super Mario Maker
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Should Add More Ways to Traverse Hyrule
- Wednesday, 1 – Sunday, 5
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Could Make Use of Black and White’s Seasons
Warner Bros. Could be Priming Mortal Kombat 12 for a Scooby-Doo Crossover
August
- Monday, 30 – Tuesday, 31
Super Mario Odyssey 2 Should Explore the Fourth Dimension
- Monday, 23 – Sunday, 29
How Niantic’s Pikmin Mobile Game Could Handle Seasonal Celebrations
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Should Explore One of the Series’ Greatest Bromances
- Monday, 16 – Sunday, 22
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Should Give Paya The Chance to Shine
Gotham Knights Can’t Come Back from Batman’s Death
Metroid Dread Needs to Live Up To Fusion’s Iconic SA-X
- Monday, 9 – Sunday, 15
Fortnite’s Street Fighter Collabs Are Great, but More Fighting Games Deserve a Chance
Pokemon Masters’ Eternatus Event Suggests Mega Evolution Isn’t Dead
The Legend of Zelda: How Link’s Breath of the Wild Incarnation Differs From Past Ones
A Kingdom Hearts Star Wars Crossover Could Help Redeem the Sequel Trilogy
A Cris Tales Sequel Should Learn From Classic Pokemon Encounters
Why Hollow Knight: Silksong Fans May Want to Keep an Eye on August 11
- Monday, 2 – Sunday, 8
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Needs to Address the Champions’ Descendants
Why The Next Fire Emblem Game Should Be Pirate-Themed
Interview with Stormrite Creator Kelechi Apakama:
- Sunday, 1
Hollow Knight: Silksong Can Take a Lesson From Pikmin
Halo Infinite Has Obvious Path for Its Seasonal Content
July
- Monday, 26 – Saturday, 31
Monster Hunter Rise: Palamute Crossovers That Should Happen After Okami
Metroid Dread: Will Nightmare Appear?
- Monday, 19 – Sunday, 25
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Could be a Game-Changer for Online Communities
The Yoshi’s Island Series Should Get Its Own ‘Metroid Dread’
A Fire Emblem Remake on Switch Should Build Upon Three Houses’ Monastery
Zelda: Skyward Sword – Everything You Need to Know About Groose
Remedy Entertainment’s Control Sequel Could Follow Loki’s Lead
Dying Light 2 Needs to Thread the Needle With Stealth Sections
Explaining The Role of the Metroid in the Series So Far
- Monday, 12 – Sunday, 18
Nintendo Consoles That Deserve LEGO Sets Like the NES
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl’s Most Exciting Update Might Not be Graphical
Sucker Punch Should Return to Sly Cooper After Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut
Pikmin 4 Would Really Shine on Switch OLED
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Should Go All-In On Character Customization
Interview with Konitama Founder Christopher Gottron:
Returnal Still Needs This Big Feature
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Should Give More Attention to Ally NPCs
- Monday, 5 – Sunday, 11
Kingdom Hearts 4 Should Expand Upon This KH2 Mechanic
Now Is The Perfect Time For Loki Content in Marvel’s Avengers
Mario Golf: Super Rush Shows Nintendo Should Use Mario’s Cast in 3D Sandbox Games
Metroid Dread Offers the Perfect Excuse to Re-Release Metroid Prime Trilogy
Every Game Featured at Sony’s July 2021 State of Play
Nintendo Switch OLED is a Great Step Forward for Accessibility
Hollow Knight: Silksong and Metroid Dread Showcase a Similar Lesson
- Thursday, 1 – Sunday, 4
Fire Emblem Games That Deserve to be Remade
Interview with G4 Hosts Jirard Khalil and Gina Darling:
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- G4 Interview: Jirard Khalil and Gina darling Talk Hosting Commitments, Living Childhood Dreams
- How G4 Helps Hosts like Jirard Khalil and Gina Darling with Charity Events
- Jirard Khalil and Gina Darling Talk History with G4, Content They Want in the Revival
- G4 Hosts Jirard Khalil and Gina Darling Describe the Joy of Building a New Family
June
Interview with Splashteam Creative Directors Romain Claude and Marie Marquet:
- Tinykin Interview: Splashteam Directors Talk Design, Influences, and E3 2021
- Tinykin’s Influences Include Pikmin, 90s Sci-Fi Comedies, Rick and Morty
- Tinykin Developers Discuss Journey from Game Jam Project to E3 2021 Showcase
May
Interview with Behaviour Interactive Creative Director Dave Richard and CMO David Reid:
- Dead by Daylight’s AI Zombies Mechanic Promises Big Future Additions
- Dead by Daylight Crossover Celebrating Resident Evil’s 25th Anniversary with Appeal to Nostalgia
- Dead by Daylight is Adding A Ton of Classic Resident Evil Content for Fifth Anniversary
Hardware Review: MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD esports Gaming Monitor Review
Interview with Pixile Studios CEO Michael Silverwood:
- Super Animal Royale Interview: Pixile Studios’ Michael Silverwood Talks Version 1.0, Indie Development, and Community Content
- How Super Animal Royale’s Community Has Enriched Its Development
- Pixile Studios CEO Details Super Animal Royale Console Release Plans, Future Content
Interview with Breath of the Wild Voice Actor Patricia Summersett:
- Breath of the Wild Interview: Zelda VA Patricia Summersett Talks Acting, Music Career
- Breath of the Wild VA’s Indie Folk Band ‘Summersett’ Developing Song Based on Video Game Symphonies
- Playing Princess Zelda Inspired Breath of the Wild’s Patricia Summersett to Unplug
- Zelda’s Tone Inspired by Study in London Says Breath of the Wild VA Patricia Summersett
Pokemon Gen 9 Should Steal This Feature from Pokemon Masters
Interview with Kabam Development Director Ethan Young and Creative Director Gabriel Frizzera:
- Marvel Realm of Champions Interview: Kabam Developers Talk 3.0 Features, Thor, and Marvel Universe
- Marvel Realm of Champions Creative Director Says Expanding Marvel Universe is ‘Big Win’ for Fans
- Marvel Realm of Champions Adds ‘Brawler’ Champion Thor in 3.0 Update
April
Super Mario Odyssey 2 Would Be the Perfect Follow-Up to Pokemon Legends: Arceus
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Can’t Replicate This DS Feature, and That’s a Shame
Interview with Team Ninja Producer Fumihiko Yasuda:
- Ninja Gaiden Interview: Master Collection Producer Talks Changes, Franchise’s Legacy, and More
- Why Team Ninja Chose Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Over Remakes
- Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Producer Reflects on Series’ Legacy, Revival
- Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Producer Would ‘Like to Make’ Female-Led Spin-Off
March
Interview with GungHo Online Entertainment Directors Yuki Okano and Satoshi Ogihara:
- Teppen Interview: GungHo Talks Card Rotation Update, Capcom Franchises
- Teppen Developers Talk Capcom Crossovers, Fan Feedback
- Teppen Developers Discuss New Pack Rotation, Future Expansion Plans
Niantic’s Pikmin Game Could Take the Franchise to New Heights
Interview with The Completionist Jirard Khalil:
- The Completionist Interview: Jirard Khalil Talks 10-Year Anniversary, Preserved Play
- The Completionist Reflects on YouTube Career, Lessons Learned
- The Completionist Hosting Preserved Play Charity Livestream
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Should Have Their Own Delta Episode
February
How Shantae Could Work in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Game Preview: Knockout City
New Pokemon Snap Skipped February’s Nintendo Direct, but May Reappear Soon
Fire Emblem Fates’ Ambitions Set the Stage for Three Houses’ Success
The Various Fire Emblems Across the Franchise Explained
January
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Remakes Should Embrace This Aesthetic Feature from Sword and Shield
Monster Hunter Should Borrow This Weapon Type from Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Case for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to Add Perfect Dark’s Joanna Dark as DLC
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is Proof an Odyssey 2 Could Still Happen
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Should Include One Major DLC
One Hades Mechanic Perfectly Sets Up a Spiritual Successor
2020
December
Zelda: Breath of the Wild Areas That Would Be Great for Age of Calamity DLC
End of Year: The 10 Best In-Game Events of 2020
The King of Hyrule is the True Villain of Breath of the Wild
End of Year: 10 Best Video Game Villains of 2020
How Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity’s Big Twist Could Affect Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2
Game Review: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
November
Gen 9 Needs to Fix Pokemon Sword and Shield’s Villain Problem
Pokemon Sword and Shield’s Calyrex May Be a Test for Gen 9
Pokemon Sword and Shield’s Dynamax Adventures Evoke an Updated Battle Frontier
Hardware Review: Razer 2020 Wireless Flagship Peripherals Suite
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity’s Mini Guardian Could Change Everything
October
Game Review: ScourgeBringer
Interview with CCP Games; MMOS Scientists:
- EVE Online Interview: Scientists Outline Coronavirus Research
- EVE Online Interview: CCP Games Developers Discuss Player Community
- EVE Online Developers, Scientists Talk Coronavirus Impact
Interview with Flying Oak Games Co-Founder Thomas Altenburger:
- ScourgeBringer Interview: Dev Talks Indie Development, Roguelike Design
- ScourgeBringer Director Discusses Communal Indie Development Scene
- ScourgeBringer Dev Outlines Flying Oak Games’ Design Process
Ikenfell Shows How Thousand-Year Door Sequel Could Innovate
Game Review: Ikenfell
Pokemon Sword and Shield Kalos Rumors Are Connected to One Long-Running Fan Desire
Pokemon Sword and Shield Crown Tundra DLC Spells Good News Beyond Diamond and Pearl Remakes
September
The Defenders Need the Marvel’s Avengers Treatment
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Has a Zelda Problem
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl Remakes Seem More Likely Than Ever
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Stands Out From Other Zelda Games In Interesting Way
Harry Potter RPG Hogwarts legacy Should Follow Jedi: Fallen Order’s Lead in One Big Way
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Has Big Breath of the Wild Problem
Other Nintendo Franchises that Should Get the Warriors Treatment
Pokemon Sword and Shield’s Crown Tundra May Be Setting Up a Big Pattern
Sonic the Hedgehog Games That Deserve the Mario 35th Anniversary Treatment
August
Interview with Codemasters Lead Designer Michael Moreton:
- Dirt 5 Interview: Dev Talks Playgrounds, Career Mode, and Next-Gen Hardware
- Dev Says Dirt 5 Has Cross-Generational Features
- Dirt 5 Dev Discusses New Playgrounds Feature
Most Wanted MW2 Map Remakes for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Pokemon Sword and Shield Could Take a Lesson From Pokemon GO
How Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Could Utilize Dark Link
Interview with Gunfire Games Design Director John Pearl:
- Remnant Interview: Dev Talks Subject 2923 DLC, Game’s Reception, and More
- Remnant: From the Ashes Dev Talks DLC and First Anniversary
- Dev Discusses Lore in Remnant: From the Ashes’ Subject 2923 DLC
Harry Potter RPG on PS5, Xbox Series X Has Huge Opportunity No Other HP Game Has Had Before
Nintendo’s Pikmin and Paper Mario Announcements Are Parties to Two Different Camps
Paper Mario: The Origami King Opens a Really Big Door
July
Paper Mario: The Origami King Has a Princess Peach Problem
Interview with Jagex – Lead Designer David Osborne, Senior Games Designer Tim Fletcher, Lead Content Developer James Crowther:
- RuneScape Interview: Devs Talk Desperate Measures Update, Working From Home
- RuneScape Devs Talk Creating Desperate Measures for Fans During Quarantine
- RuneScape Devs Discuss Expanding Lore in Desperate Measures Update
Game Preview: Skully
Paper Mario: The Origami King Spells Good News for Other Subfranchises
Interview with Finish Line Games Lead Designer Jason Canam:
- Skully Interview: Dev Talks Theming, Inspirations, and Working From Home
- Skully Dev Discusses Creating a Unified Game Design
- Skully Dev Talks Inspirations and Speedrunning
Game Preview: Among Trees (Early Access)
June
Pokemon Sword and Shield’s Isle of Armor DLC Sets Precedent for Next Gen
Game Review: Command and Conquer Remastered Collection
New Pokemon Snap Sets High Expectations for Next ‘Pokemon Presents’ Announcement
10 Animals That Should Get the Horizon Treatment in Forbidden West
Interview with Petroglyph Games Audio Director Frank Klepacki:
- Command and Conquer Remastered Interview: Composer Talks Technology, Community, and More
- Command and Conquer Composer Talks Fan Contributions to Remastered Soundtrack
- Command and Conquer Composer Talks Evolving Digital Music Technology
May
Super Mario Odyssey 2 Should Leave Princess Peach to Paper Mario
Interview with Behaviour Interactive – Game Director Mathieu Cote, Creative Director Dave Richard, Head of Public Relations Marie Claude Bernard:
- What’s Next for Dead by Daylight Killers?
- Dead By Daylight: Passing Judgment on Survivors as Pyramid Head
- Dead By Daylight Adding New Silent Hill Content
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Should Address the Rito in the Room
One Thing Paper Mario: The Origami King Could Do Better than The Thousand-Year Door
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 May Have a Master Sword Problem
Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Who is Rover?
April
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Should Let Link Form Relationships, Date
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Could Follow in Ocarina of Time’s Footsteps
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Needs More Robust Local Co-Op
March
Interview with Robot Entertainment Design Director Jerome K. Jones:
- Orcs Must Die! 3 Interview: Dev Talks Story, Stadia, and More
- Orcs Must Die! 3 Dev Talks Stadia Exclusivity
- Orcs Must Die! 3 Dev Reveals New War Scenario Details and War Machines
This Pokemon Spin-Off Needs a Remake like Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX
Breath of the Wild 2 Could Start a Brand New Legend of Zelda Timeline
Pokemon Sword and Shield Should Distribute Zarude like a Gen 4 Mythical Pokemon