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Sidequests & Connection in Final Fantasy XVI

Ryan Guerra takes us through what the sidequests of Final Fantasy XVI and what they have taught him about human connection.

The 10 Best Handhelds of All Time

With PlayStation's "Project Q" on the way, it got us thinking about handheld consoles that changed the game.

Ted Lasso & Letting People Enjoy Things

Radio Matt loved Ted Lasso's finale and he thought most people agreed. But for some reason, a lot of online critics are here to tell him why he's wrong.

Gate Zero: Doing the Impossible

Radio Matt shares his experience with the Gate Zero demo game in advance of the launch of the Kickstarter for the full game. Gate Zero is an immersive Biblical game, where you travel back in time to the 1st century to solve an age-old mystery.

Pistols, Tombs, and Polygons: When are They Coming Back? (Or, How to Justify Exploring the Peruvian Jungle in a Bikini)

Emeri Glen balances her love for the later installments of a franchise that begin as an oversexualized objectification of women in the jungle. Is there redemption for the Lara Croft franchise?

10 Reasons Parents Can Feel Good about Tears of the Kingdom

With The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom being the biggest thing in gaming right now, parents who haven't experienced the Zelda series themselves might be cautious about letting their child dive in. Craig Nash is here to help put your fears to rest.

The 10 Essential Legend of Zelda Games

For over 35 years, Link has been exploring the vast and varied lands of Hyrule, solving puzzles, fighting enemies, and saving Princess Zelda from the evil Ganon. Along the way, he has encountered many memorable characters, items, dungeons, and bosses that have left a lasting impression on gamers. But with so many games in the series, which ones are the most essential?

With Them: Frontlines & Overcoming PTSD with a Video Game

Steve Cullum sat down with Shawn Piatz, Lucas Hamrick & Nick Donarski of Ore System - the company behind "With Them: Frontlines". This game, currently in development, in designed to help veterans overcome their PTSD and also help civilians understand better the toll military life can take.

The Etymology of a GamerTag

CJ Burroughs reminisces on his earliest online identities and shares what our GamerTags say about us.

GoldenEye 007 and The Power of Cheating Death

Radio Matt shares how GoldenEye 007's cheat menu is an unconventional parallel to salvation in Christ.