This Day in Gaming History: A Cult Classic Launches in Japan

This Day in Gaming History: A Cult Classic Launches in Japan

On January 22, 1985, Nintendo released Balloon Fight for the Famicom in Japan. While it might look like a simple arcade port on the surface, this title stands as a monument to the programming genius of the late Satoru Iwata and a pivotal moment for Nintendo’s R&D1 team....
Review: Legends BMX (Xbox)

Review: Legends BMX (Xbox)

Legends BMX is a straightforward, trick-focused BMX game that’s easy to pick up and play, especially for casual players. I highly recommend starting with the tutorial—it does a great job teaching the controls and makes it easy to unlock levels quickly right from the start. The core gameplay...
Review: Terrifier The ARTcade Game (PlayStation 5)

Review: Terrifier The ARTcade Game (PlayStation 5)

I went in with no idea what I was doing with Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, and that was all part of the fun. Most of these video game adaptations of horror films are completely by-the-numbers: you get a few jumps, you get a retelling of the film’s story,...
Review: Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro Keyboard

Review: Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro Keyboard

A Strong contender in the ten-keyless mechanical gaming keyboard space. At $119.99, the Turtle Beach Vulcan II packs a punch in its combination of value, features, and build quality. The Vulcan II is a hot-swappable mechanical keyboard that offers premium features in a compact design that will keep...
Satoru Iwata Describes Gaming

Satoru Iwata Describes Gaming

In 2006, The late Nintendo President Satoru Iwata stood on stage at the Game Developer's Conference San Francisco and talked exclusively about what makes games fun. During his closing remarks, he told a captive audience the most spot-on summary of his company's vision. "At Nintendo, we do not...