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Author: Matt Marrone

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A screenshot from Shining in the Darkness shows a blobby snail-like monster in a small dungeon room.

How Did We Ever Beat Videogames Before the Internet?

By Matt Marrone • January 12th, 2026

When I was a kid, we didn’t have online resources to beat bewildering RPGs – but beat them we did.

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A promo image of an arm holding a 1L beer stein for the 2025 Sam Adams Stein Holding Contest.

Stein Hoister of the Year

By Matt Marrone • December 10th, 2025

Just like that, a legend was born.

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A photograph of two pairs of small hands drawing on either side of a large pad of paper, a Monopoly game board set off to the side.

Marronopoly

By Matt Marrone • November 6th, 2025

The activity that has best defined the outsized influence Monopoly now has over our lives happened on a recent Saturday.

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A still from The Woman in the Yard shows a woman draped in black mourning clothes sitting on a chair in a barren yard.

The Ballad of Matt’s Island

By Matt Marrone • October 9th, 2025

I’m weaving elements of comedy and horror together as I pass along. 

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A promo shot of the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring the new camera the brand provides.

Nintendo Switch 2 vs. The Dadtendo

By Matt Marrone • September 12th, 2025

In the spirit of good parenting, I’ve decided to pit the two devices against each other in a few select categories.

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A screenshot from MLB: The Show 25 showing Matt Marrone's player avatar sitting on the couch, staring at his phone. Art imitates life.

Road to Oblivion

By Matt Marrone • August 8th, 2025

There is nothing for Matt Mambo away from the field.

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A Yankees player squares up for a hit at home plate.

A Rocky Road To The Show

By Matt Marrone • June 5th, 2025

Sure, Matt Mambo is fictional. And yes, for whatever reason, the real Yankees manager had been replaced by someone who frankly lacks the gravitas to assess my performance.

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Key art from Stardew Valley shows a valley of rolling green hills beneath turquoise skies filled with white, puffy clouds.

Stardew For Two

By Matt Marrone • April 15th, 2025

All three Marrone males have their own farms. Dad’s is a thriving, end-game affair. Jacob’s is, well, bounding with potential. Peter’s is a total mess.

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A top-down photo of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree after it was taken down in January 2025. Photo by Erin Stevenson O'Connor.

The Darkening

By Matt Marrone • March 7th, 2025

Or, the night the lights of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree are turned off for good.

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A top-down view of the setup for the Worldwide Video Arcade Championships at the Sheraton Centre Toronto.

Unwinnable’s Coverage of the Worldwide Video Arcade Championships is VERY Late (Sorry!)

By Matt Marrone • February 7th, 2025

“This movie is cool because it’s in the ’80s.”

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