Spotlight: Mega Man X

Spotlight: Mega Man X

      Mega Man X was a much needed shot in the arm.  After six games on the NES that began to feel too similar to one another Capcom wisely took their time with its SNES debut.  By looking...
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Spotlight: Castlevania

Spotlight: Castlevania

Castlevania has been one of my favorite series in gaming for as long as I can remember.  Always difficult and yet so satisfying their measured pace and dark theme stood out among the early NES library.  The series has continued...
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Spotlight: Valis

Spotlight: Valis

The Valis series were some of the first action games I played on the Genesis. For many old school gamers it was their first introduction to publisher Renovation, who brought many a hidden gem to the US. The series did...
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Spotlight: Mega Man

Spotlight: Mega Man

It’s time to shine a spotlight on Capcom’s classic series!  Mega Man has been loved by millions for close to thirty years now and I would be remiss if I didn’t spend some time examining each game in the classic...
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