Weekly Games Thread #2 is Spaced Out
Happy Thursday, folks! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, what is your favorite use of outer space in a game? Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is Spaced Out
Author: Franchise Festival
Franchise Festival #110: Luigi’s Mansion
Welcome back to Franchise Festival, a fortnightly column where we explore and discuss noteworthy video game series from the last four decades. Older entries can be found in the archive here. This week we’ll be sneaking fearfully through the cobwebbed … Continue reading Franchise Festival #110: Luigi’s Mansion
Weekly Games Thread #2 is Seaing Monsters
Welcome to Thursday’s game discussion thread, folks! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt inspired by a short story anthology I’ve been reading, please tell us about your favorite video game … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is Seaing Monsters
Resident Evil: Code Veronica – Discussion & Podcast
Let’s discuss Resident Evil: Code Veronica! What are your favorite moments, monsters, and more? In this month’s Franchise Episode podcast episode – embedded below and available on your preferred podcast app – hosts Chris, Hamilton, Spencer and special guest Kamijace … Continue reading Resident Evil: Code Veronica – Discussion & Podcast
Weekly Games Thread #2 is Promotional
Happy Thursday, folks! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, tell us about (and maybe even show us) your favorite video game promotional art. While you’re here, don’t forget to check … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is Promotional
Franchise Festival #109: Monster Hunter
Welcome back to Franchise Festival, a fortnightly column where we explore and discuss noteworthy video game series from the last four decades. Older entries can be found in the archive here. This week we’ll be chasing down every last detail … Continue reading Franchise Festival #109: Monster Hunter
The Weekly Games Thread #2 is Direct
Happy Thursday! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt inspired by this evening’s Nintendo Direct, what do you think about the current methods used by Nintendo/Sony/Microsoft to advertise highlight reels of … Continue reading The Weekly Games Thread #2 is Direct
Weekly Games Thread #2 Hates Gravity
Hello Avocadoans! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, tell us about your favorite game moments when gravity ceases to work as expected. While you’re here, don’t forget to read all … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 Hates Gravity
Franchise Festival #108 – Zork
Welcome back to Franchise Festival, a fortnightly column where we explore and discuss noteworthy video game series from the last four decades. Older entries can be found in the archive here. This week we’ll be parsing the history of Zork. … Continue reading Franchise Festival #108 – Zork
Weekly Games Thread #2 is Bossy
Happy Thursday, folks. What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, tell us about your favorite video game bosses. We must have done this prompt before but I can’t remember it, so … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is Bossy
Indie Developer Interview: Aerial_Knight
Aerial_Knight’s Never Yield, a lushly-scored narrative runner, was published by Headup Games on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch in May 2021. Neil Jones, the eponymous Aerial_Knight, joined me via email to discuss the game for The Avocado. Please tell us … Continue reading Indie Developer Interview: Aerial_Knight
Weekly Games Thread #2 is Managing Time
Happy Thursday, fellow Avocados! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, what is your favorite time or resource management game? Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is Managing Time
Interview: Nadia and David Oxford – Mega Man X: The Maverick Hunter’s Field Guide
My Franchise Festival co-host Hamilton and I recently had the opportunity to interview Nadia and David Oxford about their new book, Mega Man X: Maverick Hunter’s Field Guide. It’s the definitive encyclopedia of the Mega Man X franchise’s extensive character … Continue reading Interview: Nadia and David Oxford – Mega Man X: The Maverick Hunter’s Field Guide
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis – Discussion and Podcast
Let’s discuss Resident Evil 3: Nemesis! What are your favorite moments, monsters, and more? In this month’s Franchise Episode podcast episode – embedded below and available on your preferred podcast app – the crew and special guest SuperNamu discuss Resident … Continue reading Resident Evil 3: Nemesis – Discussion and Podcast
Weekly Games Thread #2 Has Been Cut
Happy Thursday, folks! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, tell us about your favorite cut content/areas/characters. While you’re here, be sure to also check out LittleMac’s 30-Minute Retro Reviews: Super … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 Has Been Cut
Weekly Games Thread #2 Is Halfway to 2022
Happy Thursday, friends! What games are ye playing and what do ye think of them? As for a bonus prompt, a classic that I don’t think we did yet in 2021: roughly halfway through, what are your favorite games of … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 Is Halfway to 2022
Indie Developer Interview: Studio Inkyfox
Studio Inkyfox’s Omno, an atmospheric 3D puzzle-platformer, was published by Future Friends on PC, PlayStation 4/5, and Xbox consoles last week. One-man developer team Jonas Manke joined me via email to discuss the game for The Avocado. Please tell us … Continue reading Indie Developer Interview: Studio Inkyfox
Weekly Games Thread #2 is Talented
Happy Thursday, folks! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, tell us about your favorite in-game art. While you’re here, don’t miss the rest of The Avocado’s great game content from … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is Talented
Game Discussion and Podcast: Resident Evil 2 (1998)
Let’s discuss Resident Evil 2! What are your favorite moments, monsters, and more? In this month’s Franchise Episode podcast episode – embedded below and available on your preferred podcast app – the hosts discuss the development, gameplay, and story of … Continue reading Game Discussion and Podcast: Resident Evil 2 (1998)
Weekly Games Thread #2 is Platforming
Happy Thursday, folks! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, tell us your Top 5 Platformer Games. Finally, please be sure to check out Lovely Bones’ latest Game News Roundup while … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is Platforming
Franchise Festival #105: Shenmue
Welcome back to Franchise Festival, a fortnightly column where we explore and discuss noteworthy video game series from the last four decades. Older entries can be found in the archive here. This week we’ll be carefully inspecting Shenmue. Cover art … Continue reading Franchise Festival #105: Shenmue
