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Highlighted Articles

» Pocky & Rocky: Reshrining Expectations

August 2, 2026 ~ Exploring a complicated relationship with Pocky & Rocky Reshrined by dissecting its combat design and diving into its wider inspirations to build an understanding and appreciation of its unique and aspirational qualities.

» Makai Toushi Sa・Ga for the WonderSwan Color

May 10, 2026 ~ Discussing the elegant, haphazard chaos of the first entry in the SaGa series, the WonderSwan Color version of the first entry in the SaGa series, and the positive aspects of remaking an existing work.

» Galaga '88 Discussion

March 16, 2026 ~ Exploring both the intense and extremely well-considered play of Galaga '88, and the extremely calming presentation that helps its sessions to become relaxing rather than overwhelming.

Pocky & Rocky Discussion

February 14, 2026 ~ Talking about the shoot-'em-up-ish Pocky & Rocky, how arcade-style games expect you to approach them, and how adhering to that turns this seemingly-overwhelming game into something rather breezy.

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