Special Features
Reflection #3: The Legend is Reborn and a World is Brought to Life Like Never Before
404/15/2012
You may as well call it Zelda month here at Project COE considering all the posts that have been popping up related to the Triforce and the hero in green. From features on Link’s Awakening and Majora’s Mask, to theories about a new A Link to the Past, to a discussion of Steven and Jarrod’s top [...]
Mass Effect 3′s Ending as an Allegory for Hope
104/14/2012
Few games in general have been as divisive and controversial as Mass Effect 3. Guest writer David Jensen presents his analysis on the game's ending and how it works.
Saudi Arabia’s First Girls Gaming Convention Breaks Boundaries!
504/14/2012
Last year's TGXPO was male-only for logical reasons unlike the misconceptions from the mainstream gaming media. Females took the initiative to shut the doubters up and make their own gaming convention recently. This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship for reasons Ahmed will explain in his editorial, paying tribute to the Saudi gaming movement!
Reflection #2: Cremia’s Hug
804/12/2012
This is not a particularly well-known event in in the grand scope of video games, perhaps because it isn’t built upon death or sadness, but instead around a rather understated warmth that has always resonated with me. The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask enters the darkest territory of any Zelda game [...]
Reflection: Link’s Awakening and The End of A Dream
2104/05/2012
There’s something about the imagery of scaling a mountain to its very highest peak to confront your dreams, nightmares, or to smite your enemies that has resounded with mankind for ages. The metaphor of rising from the bottom, overcoming all trials, mastering yourself, and ascending to your full [...]
Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire!
404/02/2012
Jarrod discusses the latest round of PS4 and neXtbox rumors. We can now make some concrete predications that are GOING to happen next-generation. Oh, and start saving now because by holiday 2013 you'll have two more consoles to buy...besides the Wii U.
The Last Story: Video Gaming Log — The First Two Hours!
1303/23/2012
5 videos of the first two hours of gameplay, optimizing the footage to make it look as good as possible.
Questionable Religionophobic Content
403/21/2012
A respected gaming journalist and a certain video game decide to tackle religion in their respective works (no, that isn't the intro to a funny joke). Little do they know that they're in over their heads as their tellings are totally one-sided and offensive to opposing parties.
Editorial: Japanese Gaming Doesn’t Need Saving
1503/16/2012
Tim MacKenzie gives his two cents on the state of Japanese gaming. Is the Japanese game industry irrelevant? Does it need to be saved?
Commercial Flashback #7: Pokemon is Better Than Breasts, More Extreme Than Motocross
203/10/2012
This commercial presents you with a choice. Do you prefer:
a) gorgeous women,
b) extreme motocross action, or
c) Pokemon Stadium 2?
My personal breakdown of the alternatives is to follow. Here we go:
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My History with Pokémon Part 1: The First Generation
103/01/2012
This is a series I’ve been wanting to talk about for a long time. I’ve recently rekindled my love with this franchise with the releases of Pokémon Black and White. I really feel the need to write about Pokémon, because I honestly wouldn’t be into gaming today if it wasn’t for this series. These are [...]
Retro Journal #6: Xenogears
502/26/2012
What better way to prepare for the amazing Xenoblade Chronicles than to experience this gem?
Video Gaming Log: The Last Story — Chapters 5 through 7!
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