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Happy Thursday, Avocadoans! And you know what Thursday means – time for a new weekly games thread. What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, tell us about games or game moments … Continue reading The Weekly Games Thread #2 is “Ha Ha” Funny
Remember when GameFAQs used to do these? Actually, they probably still do, but who goes to the front page of GameFAQs any more? Anyway, this is a simple idea: nominate your favorite video game characters. Post one character per comment … Continue reading Best Video Game Character Tournament – Nominations
Heya AvoGamers! I apologize for the short notice, but we want to record the next episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast this weekend, and we want to have you participate. We have a strong preference for the afternoon of Sunday the … Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast-ing Call #38
It’s a holiday week here in the United States and the game release slate seems to reflect that. Not a whole lot is coming out, and the stuff that we’re getting is mostly just ports and re-releases. Don’t worry, things … Continue reading New Game Releases 07/03/18
What games have you been playing and what do you think of them? Bonus topic: What are your favorite objects to break/pummel? Continue reading Weekly Games Thread is ready to BREAK STUFF
Welcome back to Franchise Festival, where we explore and discuss noteworthy franchises from the last several decades of gaming history. Older entries can be found here. This week we’ll be doing what the Pokemon series does best and spinning off of … Continue reading Franchise Festival #18: Pokemon Spinoffs
Happy Thursday, Avocadoans. What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, what is your favorite storyline that went nowhere? Continue reading Weekly Games Thread #2 is Going Nowhere Fast!
I’m 95% certain that all of these are coming out this week since none of them are ports of games made by French developer Delphine (I’m looking at you Flashback and Another World). Speaking of, there are a TON of … Continue reading New Game Releases 06/26/18
This is a thread for discussing Summer Games Done Quick 2018, an annual week-long charity speedrunning marathon that supports Doctors Without Borders. (A companion event called Awesome Games Done Quick takes place in January and supports the Prevent Cancer Foundation.) … Continue reading Summer Games Done Quick 2018
What games have you been playing and what do you think of them? Bonus topic: Have you ever solved a mystery in a game before its reveal? (please use spoiler tags as necessary) Continue reading Weekly Games Thread Already Figured It Out
Welcome back to Franchise Festival, where we explore and discuss noteworthy franchises from the last several decades of gaming history. Older entries can be found here. This week we’ll be catching all the facts about Pokemon! The article will be … Continue reading Franchise Festival #17: Pokemon
Greetings Avocadoans! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, what are you favorite games to play with friends or family? Be sure to join us tomorrow in Franchise Festival as we discuss … Continue reading The Weekly Games Thread is Feeling Friendly
Both of the big games of the week come out on Friday, which is a bit odd I suppose. Video game release dates are fickle as you will find out at the end of this post. Mario Tennis Aces (Switch) … Continue reading New Game Releases 06/19/18
What games have you been playing and what do you think of them? Bonus topic: With E3 over and done, what games do you plan to buy in the next six months? Continue reading Weekly Games Thread Looks to the Future
Welcome back to Franchise Festival, where we explore and discuss noteworthy franchises from the last several decades of gaming history! Older entries can be found here. This time we’ll be gathering details about Pikmin. With regard to sources, DidYouKnowGaming is … Continue reading Franchise Festival #16: Pikmin
Welcome to Thursday, Avocadoans! What games are you playing and what do you think of them? As a bonus prompt, what was your favorite E3 announcement? Please also join us tomorrow in Franchise Festival as we discuss Pikmin! Continue reading The Weekly Games Thread #2 Has Been E3’d
Heya AvoGamers! I apologize for the short notice, but we want to record the next episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast the afternoon (Eastern time; late morning/early afternoon Pacific) of Sunday, the 17th of June, and we’d love to have you … Continue reading AVoCADo GamesCast-ing Call #37: E3 2018 Edition
Hi and welcome to the final day of E3 press conferences. Today we have Nintendo — 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST (2 AM AET on June 13) Watch E3 live here! Hope you’ve all … Continue reading E3 Discussion Thread, Tuesday June 12
Just because E3 is going on doesn’t mean new games are taking a break! Check out these titles coming to a gaming platform near you, including the Xbox Store. Jurassic World: Evolution (PC/PS4/Xbox One) – Physical release on July … Continue reading New Game Releases 06/12/18
What games have you been playing and what do you think of them? Bonus topic: Do you rename characters in games that allow it and if so, how do you choose names? Note: We have separate threads for E3 discussions. … Continue reading Weekly Games Thread Has Many Names
Hello and welcome once again to the E3 Discussion thread. Today we have: Square Enix — 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET / 6 PM BST (3 AM AET on June 12) Ubisoft — 1 PM PT / 4 … Continue reading E3 Discussion Thread, Monday June 11
