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Why I’m Leaving YouTube

By Rob Rich • January 13th, 2021

After almost five years and hundreds of videos, Rob’s calling it quits and it’s all YouTube’s fault.

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It’s Okay To Let Stuff End

By Rob Rich • December 8th, 2020

Rob posits that, in a lot of instances, it’s better to let the stories and characters we love end rather than drag things out so long they become boring or just plain bad.

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On The Legend of Korra and Imperfection

By Rob Rich • November 4th, 2020

Korra’s way of bringing some particularly significant character flaws to light through the eyes of their children makes them feel even more like human beings.

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Alone in Duskers

By Rob Rich • October 8th, 2020

Rob reminisces about his favorite roguelike, which is also one of his favorite horror games.

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That $70 Sword of Damocles

By Rob Rich • September 14th, 2020

With an impeding ninth video game console generation looming on the horizon, people have begun buzzing (read: arguing) about a proposed game MSRP of $70. Now Rob wants to weigh in.

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Missing Mission Europa

By Rob Rich • August 13th, 2020

Rob’s favorite mobile game is something barely anyone has heard of and, due to Apple’s failure to support older software, it basically doesn’t exist anymore.

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Three Quick Ones

By Rob Rich • July 14th, 2020

Rob dives into how two series took a step forward in their decades-spanning gameplay formula this year, albeit to varying success.

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Difficulty is Hard

By Rob Rich • June 11th, 2020

A lot of people who play games love a challenge, but Rob posits that designing a good challenge is a challenge in and of itself.

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The Weird and Disturbing World of Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends

By Rob Rich • May 12th, 2020

Rob remembers one of his favorite cartoon shows, about a foster home for imaginary friends, and realizes that it’s kiiiiiiiiiinda disturbing when thinking about the details.

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I Hope the FFVII Remake Changes My Mind

By Rob Rich • April 10th, 2020

Rob isn’t the biggest fan of Final Fantasy VII (to put it lightly) but he’s hoping that the upcoming remake will change that.

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Avatar and the Importance of the Mundane

By Rob Rich • March 10th, 2020

Rob takes a look at one of the most well-loved episodes of Avatar: The Last Airbender and posits that it’s mundane slice-of-life moments that truly draw us in to stories about people with superhuman abilities.

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Enough With G1 Already!

By Rob Rich • January 31st, 2020

Hasbro and Takara have been giving fans and collectors G1-inspired homages for years, and while it was neat at first, it’s getting pretty of stale

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An Ode to the Fan Mode

By Rob Rich • January 11th, 2020

It took some time, but Rob has realized that sometimes the best way to “fix” a toy is to stop following the instructions.

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I’m Terrified of Disney+

By Rob Rich • December 11th, 2019

Streaming services have been A thing for several years now, with more and more companies trying their hand at it. Even Disney. But Rob’s a bit nervous about the massive entertainment corporation’s efforts.

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Futurama and Faith

By Rob Rich • November 14th, 2019

Rob takes a look at how Futurama (of all things) has managed to approach religious concepts and faith with a surprising amount of profundity.

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Rebooting Saturday Mornings with Netflix

By Rob Rich • October 12th, 2019

It’s been decades since Rob has set aside time for Saturday morning cartoons, but Netflix has brought that very specific brand of nostalgia back with a number of unexpectedly clever reboots.

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The Last Unicron

By Rob Rich • September 11th, 2019

With the recent announcement of a crowdfunding campaign to create a new, massive Transformers Unicron toy, Rob ponders the reactions and possible reasoning behind it all.

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Let’s Talk About Mitch Hedberg

By Rob Rich • August 2nd, 2019

Rob ruminates on one of his favorite comedians and how, despite appearances, they’re still a shining example of how jokes can be hilarious without being mean.

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I Gave Up on Dark Souls to Play Dragon’s Dogma

By Rob Rich • July 11th, 2019

Rob has always had a love/hate relationship Dark Souls, but it wasn’t until recently playing Dragon’s Dogma again that he realized why.

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The Joys of Animal Companions in Videogames

By Rob Rich • June 12th, 2019

Rob waxes nostalgic about the different videogame animal companions he’s met over the years.

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The Significance of Context

By Rob Rich • May 7th, 2019

Context isn’t always necessary, but Rob posits that it can and will affect how we think about something – consciously or not.

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What the Resident Evil 2 Remake Got Wrong

By Rob Rich • April 6th, 2019

The recent remake of Resident Evil 2 is fantastic, but Rob feels like its biggest fumble is being ignored.

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Resident Evil Outbreak Was Good, Actually

By Rob Rich • March 9th, 2019

With a remake of Resident Evil 2 finally becoming a reality, Rob thinks back on one of the more underrated (and extremely under-appreciated) games in the series.

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Marvel’s Offshoots Are Way Better Than Their Big Films

By Rob Rich • February 7th, 2019

The biggest budget Marvel movies often pale in comparison to their smaller side-story counterparts, and Rob has a theory as to why.

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The Near Miss

By Rob Rich • January 10th, 2019

The over-reliance of CG in movies bothers just about everybody these days, but to Rob, “The Near Miss” is one of the most egregious offenses.

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No, Shut Up, Brutal Legend is Great

By Rob Rich • November 29th, 2018

People loved to dump on Brutal Legend when it released, but Rob stubbornly maintains that it was (and still is) a great game.

The Scariest Book I’ve Ever Read in My Life

By Rob Rich • October 26th, 2018

Rob Rich opens up about the scariest book he’s ever read, why it’s so terrifying, and how it came from a very unlikely source.

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I Hate My Dream Job

By Rob Rich • October 4th, 2018

After years of dreaming of getting paid to review videogames, Rob finally got that chance. Then, after almost a decade, he realized that he hated it.

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Cut Hasbro Some Slack

By Rob Rich • September 6th, 2018

So many toy collectors complain about how “cheap” Transformers toys have become, and blame it on Hasbro’s (and Takara’s) laziness. Rob thinks that’s bullshit.

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Superman’s Disguise isn’t as Silly as You Think

By Rob Rich • August 9th, 2018

Everyone always makes fun of the absurdity of Superman’s “Clark Kent” disguise, but Rob thinks it’s a lot more plausible than people give it credit for.

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A scene from the Lost in Space remake.

Getting Lost in Lost in Space

By Rob Rich • July 16th, 2018

Is the new Lost in Space yet another shining example of a classic franchise reboot that works? Hell yeah it is!

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The Mass Effect Issue: The Original Mass Effect Isn’t a Great Game

By Rob Rich • June 13th, 2018

The first Mass Effect doesn’t hold up.

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Why I Love Trigun

By Rob Rich • April 25th, 2018

The mix of comedy and drama in Trigun changed how Rob Rich appreciates stories of all kinds.

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Monster Hunter and the Mainstream

By Rob Rich • April 9th, 2018

Monster Hunter: World is a prime example of how a series can change itself to appeal to a mainstream audience without forsaking long time fans.

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The Fandom is Trash

By Rob Rich • March 14th, 2018

Rob rants about people taking their “love” of something way too far.

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Perspectives

By Rob Rich • February 15th, 2018

Rob recounts his experience with the videogame industry (both inside and out). Turns out a lot of people have the wrong idea.

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Refining Persona

By Rob Rich • November 22nd, 2017

The Persona series is an object lesson for the best way to make videogame sequels.

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Content vs. Creator

By Rob Rich • October 24th, 2017

Social media and the internet in general have made it easier than ever to “get to know” our favorite creators, for better or for worse.

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I Still Love My Stupid PS Vita

By Rob Rich • October 13th, 2017

The best handheld gaming system still gets no love.

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That Old Super Sentai Magic

By Rob Rich • July 14th, 2017

After more than 20 years, Rob has rediscovered the simple yet somehow majestic elegance of super sentai toys. Apparently Transformers were just the beginning.

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