The BEST Pokemon of all time

After nearly thirty years, the Pokemon franchise has created the single greatest Pokemon to ever exist. This is a Pokemon that has never seen defeat, that can only be wielded by the most dedicated trainers in existence. To even obtain this Pokemon requires a level of commitment that is completely alien to all but the most passionate, dedicated, and obsessed players in the world. I speak, of course, of the legendary Hatedisc.

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Women in Gaming- Rieko Kodama

 Today we continue Women in Gaming Month with a brief discussion on the Queen of RPGs herself, Rieko Kodama!

May 1963- May 9 2022

Women in Gaming: Roberta Williams

What better way to kick off Women in Gaming Month than with the legacy of one of gaming's greats, Roberta Williams?

Forgotten game franchises

This is a short list of five game franchises that can best be described as "left in the past." They've not seen a new game in decades, nor have they seen so much as a re-release on a budget collection of games. They yet seem forgotten, or live in infamy. Let's get started.

The Top Ten BEST Games EVER

 Utilizing a complex mathematical formula, I have compiled a list of the ten greatest video games of all time. This isn't an opinion piece; this is just straight up FACTS. Onto the list...

Black People in Gaming- Muriel Tramis

 

We continue Black People in Gaming month with a brief appreciation post for Muriel Tramis, the first black female game developer! But to simply call her that is a disservice to what can only be called an extraordinary career for an extraordinary game developer...

Black People in Gaming- Jerry Lawson

 In the month of February 2022, we're doing Black People in Gaming Month! And to kick it off, let's learn about that unsung hero of gaming, Jerry Lawson!

1 December 1940 - 9 April 2011

My take on Pokemon Legends: Arceus

I've been obsessed with Pokemon Legends: Arceus for the past two days, playing it every chance I get, to the point that I have to force myself to put it down! I'm not gonna waste any words here; this may well be the BEST Pokemon game I've played since frickin' Pokemon Gold!!!

Why are old school games so grindy?

 The grind: every RPG aficionado is familiar with the term, and there's nary a single player who doesn't have a story related to grinding. For the two or three of you unfamiliar with the term, grinding is when you spend a long time gaining experience points and gold so you can be strong enough to pass through a certain part of the game. These days, it's rarer for Modern RPG's to force the plater to grind, but pop in an NES RPG and suddenly it's grindsville. Why is that?

Final Fantasy 7 Remake- What Went Wrong

 Never in my life did I look forward to a game as much as I did the Final Fantasy 7 Remake. When I FINALLY got it, I was overjoyed. Then, a scant few weeks later, I was putting it down and never picking it back up again. What happened?

I'm back!

 I've been gone for three years, and in that time I dedicated myself to growing as a person and as a writer. I managed to accomplish quite a few dreams, reached a fair share of goals, and earned some scars. But my passion for writing about gaming had never, ever withered away. For too long I'd been away from Blogger, away from this blog that has been with me through ups and downs.

Well, this new version of me is craving but one thing: to return to writing about gaming! It's a new year, it's a new me, but it's the same old Video Game Overanalysis! I can't wait to write about gaming once more!!!

Sonic Adventure: A Failure?

In the year 1998, the Sega Dreamcast was released to the excitement of fans all over the world. To prove the console's power, Sega released the then long awaited leap to 3D for their best-selling franchise: Sonic the Hedgehog. The big 3D debut's name was Sonic Adventure. But... was it a retrospective failure?

Act Raiser 2- A Word

When Act Raiser was released in 1990, it gained some minor fame for its blending of simplified Sim style gameplay with some passable and challenging platforming hack and slash. The game was good, but not great; it earned enough to spawn a sequel. That sequel, Act Raiser 2, has been derided as one of the most disappointing sequels in gaming. But was it? Is Act Raiser 2 a disappointment?

Gaming in China: My Personal Experience

When moving to China, one of my biggest worries was not being able to game. However, within a month of staying here, I am pleased to announce those fears were very, very much unfounded. China has a robust gaming culture, and I have had the privilege to experience it just a tiny bit.

How Pokemon Gold and Silver Improved the Franchise

The Pokemon fandom is plagued by "Gen Oners" or those who believe the First Generation (Pokemon Red, Blue, Yellow) were the best games in the series and everything that came after was crap. Personally, I would be inclined to agree with them, if I were as blinded by nostalgia as they were. It is no secret that I adore the First Generation of Pokemon. But, I believe it is the Second Generation (Gold, Silver, Crystal) that really brought the franchise to new heights. Allow me to explain how.

Level Analysis- Cemetery of Ash from Dark Souls 3

I've restarted and rage quit Dark Souls 3 more times this month than I have ANY OTHER GAME in my entire life. Because of that I've become very well acquainted with the entire tutorial level of the game, to the point that I have it etched into my mind. And the more I played it, the more I realized that this is a tutorial level done right. This is the reason why.

3 Games That Deserved a Series

Every now and then you come across a fantastic, truly original game that leaves you with HOURS of fun. You think "oh man, this is so cool! I hope they make a new one!" But the developers never do, leaving the title to be a simple, one off thing that eventually fades to obscurity. In my opinion, however, these games showcase such brilliant ideas, and exhibit such amazing mechanics, that turning them into a series not only becomes justified, but obligatory. These are three games that I feel fit the bill.

The Five Worst Weapons in Fallout 4

This is a short list of the five worst weapons in Fallout 4. Each entry will include a brief description of the weapon, what you can do with it, and why it deserves to be called one of the worst (if not THE worst) in the game. Let us begin...

What Happened to Sonic?

Twenty four years ago, Sonic the Hedgehog was one of the biggest game franchises in the world. Comic books, cartoons, and of course the games, the Blue Blur was not as much a franchise as he was a phenomenon. Today, though there are still the comics and a cartoon, the Blue Blur is simply not the powerhouse he once was. What happened?

Tattoo Assassins- Analyzing a Failure

Imitation is not always the sincerest form of flattery; sometimes it's just a shortcut to success that seldom works. In gaming, few imitators see any level of success comparative to what was being originally copied. Bubsy attempted to copy Sonic the Hedgehog, with limited success. Super Smash Bros is a multmillion dollar franchise, Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale was a dead flop. Some copy cat games get released quietly, and some are never released at all. One of these was Tattoo Assassins, a game that shamelessly copied off of Mortal Kombat. The game was a shameless ripoff; its cancellation was to the bereavement of nobody. But, did it have potential?

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