A decade on: The legacy of Super Mario Galaxy, Assassin's Creed, and Contra 4
Three major releases turn 10 this week. Here's what they can tell us about the past and present of gaming.
Akitoshi Kawazu on the origins of SaGa's insanity
An archival interview delves into the history and philosophy of Square's strangest RPG series.
Episode 125 unpacks the enigma of Final Fantasy Legend
This disguised trilogy of SaGa RPGs demands you approach it on its own terms... so we do.
Classic (Game) Cocktail of the Week: The Sonic Forces
The perfect drink for a game that squanders so much potential.
With HyperZone, HAL Labs hurtled toward bankruptcy
A fascinating little game that underlined a great studio's desperate need for a hit in their pre-Kirby days.
Mail call: Square's PlayStation fighting games
Bushido Blade! Tobal! Ergheiz! If you punched wobbly triangles, tell us about it!
Let's talk about Sonic's future
SEGA fumbled with Sonic Forces, but it still contains the seeds of a better direction for the series.
Mail call: HyperCard and Myst
Ever program a stack? Or wander around with a page of a Link Book? Share your memories!
Episode 124 takes metroidvania beyond the bounds of the NES
Mostly to Master System... with a 16-bit sidetrack.