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A brief look at ‘Xenoblade’ and its problematic writing of women

Well, this is certainly a rabbit hole, isn’t it? I love Xenoblade Chronicles. It is the best game on the Wii, bar none and probably the best RPG on the 3DS, unless I find Bravely Default to dethrone it, but that’s a hell of a bar to climb to. I could probably sit here for …

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‘Xenoblade Chronicles’ posits a finale worthy of time spent

One of the great epic RPGs of the previous generation, and perhaps of all time, Xenoblade Chronicles is a game that’s staggering in it’s length and depth. Boasting a massive campaign, two huge open worlds and an almost absurdly daunting 500 side quests to complete, Xenoblade establishes itself very quickly as a game that will require a sizable investment of time and effort for anyone ambitious enough to tackle it.

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New Nintendo 3DS: The Definitive Review

After launching just before Christmas in Japan and Australia, Nintendo’s upgraded 3DS finally makes its way across the waters to Europe and North America. But are there enough improvements to justify trading in your old console? Read on to find out whether the New 3DS is worth your cold, hard cash, or if you’re better …

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The 100 Greatest Nintendo Games, Pt. 2

Nintendo has been the most enduring and influential company in the gaming medium and its consoles. Branding and innovative game achievements have given the company a momentous status in popular culture. And so 30 years after the NES hit North American shores, we’ve decided to compile a list of the 100 greatest Nintendo games. Here …

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