The Highs and Lows of a Metroid Fan

When you're a fan of less popular video games, you feel a special mix of joy and frustration. Having the game acknowledged or celebrated feels like a special gift. But it's often a gift that no one else understands. Once I said to some friends that my favorite 3DS game was Metroid: Samus Returns, and … Continue reading The Highs and Lows of a Metroid Fan →

The GameCube: Finally Appreciated After 20 Years

Last week I talked about the Game Boy Advance, and today it's time to gush about the GameCube. The GameCube launched in November of 2001. Like in my last post, this was a time before I had regular access to the internet and so could only find out about games through TV ads, store demo … Continue reading The GameCube: Finally Appreciated After 20 Years →