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
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 paying a debt of gratitude to the history of Animal Crossing. … Continue reading Franchise Festival #94: Animal Crossing
Happy Thursday, folks. What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, tell us about a time you dreamed of a game. If you haven’t listened to it yet, be sure to check … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is Dreaming
Christian, Hamilton, and Spencer reminisce explore what got them into video games before discussing The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. The series’ best sprite graphics are lovingly dissected. Check it out on your favorite podcast app or on our … Continue reading Franchise Festival Podcast – Episode 10: The Minish Cap
Happy Thursday, folks. What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, tell us about one of your favorite non-standard game overs. (no, the header image isn’t a non-standard game over but they’re … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is Getting a Non-Standard Game Over
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 gracefully floating ever-forward through the history of Panzer Dragoon. Cover art, … Continue reading Franchise Festival #93: Panzer Dragoon
Happy Thursday, Avocadoans. What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, tell us about your favorite arcade game and/or favorite arcade memories. Franchise Festival returns tomorrow with #93: Panzer Dragoon. It’s a … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is at the Arcade
Christian, Hamilton, and special guest Jasmine reminisce about their favorite video game characters before taking a deep dive into the gameplay and dungeon design of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. Puppet Ganon’s susceptibility to the Mandela effect is … Continue reading Franchise Festival Podcast – Season 1 Episode 9: The Wind Waker (Part 2)
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