Zackary Edwards muses on the cathartic power of “Proof of a Hero” — an iconic theme in Monster Hunter that only rears its head when you face the series’ most formidable foes — in the epic fight against the dragon Fatalis.
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Phil Salvador Believes MindsEye Is The Game Of 2025 | Winter Spectacular 2025
OK, OK… Hear us out. Phil Salvador actually has a pretty damn well-reasoned argument for why MindsEye is “The Video Game Of 2025.”
Mik Deitz Has Survived A Hard Game, Hard Year, Hard Life: Silksong, Celeste, and Sadomasochistic Joy
Mik Deitz delves into the worlds of Pharloom and Mount Celeste with a blood-soaked smile. Real world woes are no match for moral penance and difficult boss fights.
Not A Herd, An Ensemble: How Herdling’s Music Brought KM Nelson Closer To Her Calicorns
KM Nelson’s experience playing Herdling was shaped by the power of its music. The soundtrack’s emphasis on the physicality of each instrument’s performance engenders closeness, cementing your bond with your herd.
Knoebel Outlines The Joys Of Controller Passing Co-Op Games | Winter Spectacular 2025
In this Winter Spectacular guest piece, Knoebel is here to sell us on a new sub-genre designation: Controller Passing Co-Op games, or CPCO for short.
Gabriel Deleon’s Top Ten of 2025 Sans Metroid Prime 4 | Winter Spectacular 2025
We welcome 8-4 Play’s Gabe Deleon to the site to run down their 10 favourite games and hand out some fun made-up awards too!
Which, to be fair… all awards are “made-up.”
Adam W Gives Yuuka Her Flowers in Fantasy Maiden Wars | Winter Spectacular 2025
In Fantasy Maiden Wars, Yuuka gave Adam W a run for his money. While she’s not the game’s biggest boss, her role in the story, flair for drama, and climactic final confrontation give her an outsized impact.
Owen Trett Is A Game Trailer Maker Here To Ramble About Three Good Trailers From 2025 | Winter Spectacular 2025
Who better to highlight some of the best video game trailers of 2025 and explain what makes them so good than trailer editor extraordinaire, Owen Trett?
Abram Buehner Reflects On Reliving Metroid Prime | Winter Spectacular 2025
Lost In Cult’s Abram Buehner joins us to break down his experience returning to Metroid and learning to experience old things anew instead of attempting to relive previous highs.
Holly Hughes-Rowlands Posits That The Switch 2 Is A Drop In The Ocean Of Unaffordable Video Games | Winter Spectacular 2025
So everyone was really angry about the Switch 2 price when it was announced… and then it became the fastest-selling console of all time.
So why did it happen? What did we learn? And comes next? Holly Hughes-Rowlands investigates.
Temporarily Leaving The Games Industry Has Returned Erik Campuzano To Earth Again | Winter Spectacular 2025
We welcome Erik Campuzano to the site to break down how stepping away from working in video game PR has given him a new perspective on the wider industry.
Anna C. Webster Declares This Year The Era Of The Blue Prince Sicko | Winter Spectacular 2025
How do you cope with the onslaught of news in 2025? By becoming a sicko. And Blue Prince is a game made for sickos.
Ela Bambust Reflects On The Time Of Indies | Winter Spectacular 2025
2025 has highlighted just how many problems the video game industry faces, but Ela Bambust has identified one issue that fuels everything else: Time.
Or lack thereof, to be specific.
The Feeling Of Good Pixel Art And Curse Crackers
Our friend Skeleton has something they need to get off their chest about good video game pixel art.
SEGA Took The Lead, But It's Quickly Losing That Ground Again
Sonic Racing Crossworlds got off to a blistering start, but Sega has found a way to fumble its lead on Nintendo yet again. Tali breaks down whether it's too late or if Sonic and Co. and refind their footing.
Super GG Radio's Highlights From Steam Next Fest - Fall 2025
Steam Next Fest is back with a wealth of new game demos for players to try, so Super GG Radio’s Alex Orona has returned to startmenu with a roundup of some of what's on offer this fall.
A Heretic's History of Final Fantasy Tactics
With the release of The Ivalice Chronicles, Adam W muses on the history of Final Fantasy Tactics, and how the game’s reputation has been shaped as much by fan contributions as official releases.
Review | Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Two Months Later: I Want My Switch 2 To Be My Last Traditional Game Console
The Switch 2 has been out for over two months now and after hours of play, testing, and trying to figure out why Game Key Cards exist, Sana SMW is finally ready to review the console’s historic launch.
Super GG Radio's Highlights From Steam Next Fest - Summer 2025
Each new Steam Next Fest, more and more games flood the storefront to the point it's beyond impossible to find the hidden gems.
Thankfully, Alex Orona from Super GG Radio is here to round up some of the highlights from this summer’s batch.
It’s What’s On The Radio: Skin Deep Composer Priscilla Snow Talks Scoring an Immersive Sim
Skin Deep's music is a mix of fictional commercial jingles, techno sea shanties and Bond-esque melodrama that works remarkably well.
KM Nelson interviews Priscilla Snow about creating the soundtrack for Nina Pasadena's exploits.