Welcome back to Franchise Festival, where we explore and discuss noteworthy video game series from the last four decades. Older entries can be found here. This week I’ll be dropping knowledge on Tetris. Cover art, unless otherwise noted, is from … Continue reading Franchise Festival #100: Tetris (Highlights)
Good morning, folks. What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, tell us about a game that picks you up and makes you feel better. Be sure to check out Franchise Festival … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is Motivated
Happy Thursday! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, tell us your memories about a game from long ago that’s tough to find/play nowadays. Continue reading Weekly Games Thread Seems to Recall…
Welcome back to Franchise Festival, where we explore and discuss noteworthy video game series from the last four decades. Older entries can be found here. This week we’ll create-a-history of The Sims. Cover art, unless otherwise noted, is from MobyGames. … Continue reading Franchise Festival #99: The Sims
Welcome to Thursday, Avocadoans! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, what do you think of the Xbox announcements this week? Are you planning to pick up a Series S or … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 Is Aware of the Xbox
Happy Thursday, folks. What games are you playing and what do you think of ’em? As a bonus prompt, tell us about some of your favorite video game costumes or outfits. While you’re here, be sure to also check out: … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is in Costume
Christian, Hamilton, and Spencer explore the second half of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. We go in-depth on the Arbiter’s Grounds, Snowhead Ruins, Temple of Time, City in the Sky, Palace of Twilight, and Hyrule Castle before discussing our … Continue reading Franchise Festival Podcast S1E13 – Twilight Princess (Part 2)
Welcome back to Franchise Festival, where we explore and discuss noteworthy video game series from the last four decades. Older entries can be found here. This week we’ll be memorizing the history of Heroes of Might and Magic. Cover art, … Continue reading Franchise Festival #98: Heroes of Might and Magic
Happy Thursday, folks. What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, what do you think about digital game distribution networks? Do you have a favorite? Least favorite? And do you prefer digital … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 Eschews Physical Media
Hello fellow Avocadoans. What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, what game that you’ve played makes work fun? If you’re into speedruns, please also be sure to join the Avocado community … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is “Fun”
Welcome back to Franchise Festival, where we explore and discuss noteworthy video game series from the last four decades. Older entries can be found here. This week we’ll be digging into the history of Image and Form’s Steamworld series. Cover art, … Continue reading Franchise Festival #97: Steamworld
Happy Thursday, folks! Remember traveling? Well, as a bonus prompt today, I want you to share a memory or thought on your favorite non-standard place to play a video game. If you haven’t already, be sure to review Lily ‘Lovely’ … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is Traveling
Happy Thursday! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, what do you think about fishing minigames and their ubiquity in Japanese video games? Please also visit Lily ‘Lovely’ Bones’ excellent new … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is Going Fishing
Christian, Hamilton, and Spencer explore the development history and gameplay generalities of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess before taking a deep dive into the story and dungeons through Link’s acquisition of the Master Sword. Minigames are discussed, partner character … Continue reading Franchise Festival Podcast S1E12 – Twilight Princess (Part 1)
Welcome back to Franchise Festival, where we explore and discuss noteworthy video game series from the last four decades. Older entries can be found here. This week we’ll be exploring the mysterious dungeons and blocky towers of Dragon Quest‘s multitudinous … Continue reading Franchise Festival #96: Dragon Quest Spinoffs
Happy Thursday, folks! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, tell us about your favorite or least favorite game (platform, series, etc.) mascot. It’s not live yet, but I’ll be posting … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is an Experiment in Branding
Happy Thursday, folks. What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, what is the most compelling depiction of a large-scale conflict in a game you’ve played? Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is at War
Welcome back to Franchise Festival, where we explore and discuss noteworthy video game series from the last four decades. Older entries can be found here. This week we’ll be “gooing” in-depth with the history of Dragon Quest. Cover art, unless … Continue reading Franchise Festival #95: Dragon Quest
Happy Thursday, folks! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, tell us about your 5 favorite Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs). Otherwise, be sure to join us tomorrow here at The Avocado … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is Playing a Role
The newest episode of the Franchise Festival podcast covers The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords and Four Swords Adventures, along with a brief detour into some rare Satellaview titles. Listen to it on our website or wherever you get podcasts! … Continue reading Franchise Festival Podcast S1E11 – Four Swords
Happy Thursday, friends! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, what is a setting that you would like to see a game take place in? Go wild – historical eras, locations, … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is Wishing For What Might Yet Be
