Game companies are perceptive; they noticed that people like to collect things. Most companies unfortunately assume that virtual collection is its own reward. For gamers who seek stimulation and challenging experiences (i.e., the best gamers), it’s not.

To fully understand Cho Aniki: Sei Naru Protein Densetsu (Legend of the Holy Protein) demands a bit of biological background. Muscles are made up from protein, and protein is in turn composed of amino acids. A bit of biology for a bit of a shooter.

Game companies are perceptive; they noticed that people like to collect things. Most companies unfortunately assume that virtual collection is its own reward. For gamers who seek stimulation and challenging experiences (i.e., the best gamers), it’s not.

Beauty is only skin deep. I’m fine with that.

Games as art.

The game’s opening moments plunge the hearts of those who’ve forgotten such fanciful dreams into a world of brazen ambition. A host of titans wage war against the gods of Olympus, and the chaotic path along which players guide Kratos is truly unnerving. If only the game were as important as it pretends to be.

Square-Enix gets a lot of hate, but sometimes they deserve a bit of love. Dissidia is an uncommonly endearing blend of Final Fantasy legends and 3D fighting.

The Rejects are ancient articles from my past that were dismissed as unworthy of publication. Most people would say I did something wrong . . . but perhaps I did something right.

My thoughts on Britney’s Dance Beat are the most important words written on February 2, 2011. Blizzards and politics take a backseat to my review of a 2002 rhythm game . . . of course, you don’t believe me. Why would you?

Behold — the secrets you never wanted to know, pertaining to a game you should never try to play!