Nerdstalgic Gaming

The God of War video games are still considered some of the best in it's genre. For over a decade, God of War has been able to evolve time and time again to improve the experience for gamers. Though most have been met with praise, some God of War games have received less than stellar reviews. But what exactly makes the evolution of God of War so intriguing?

At one time Duke Nukem was one of the most popular FPS games on the market. With each sequel, it seemed Duke Nukem was becoming a mainstay for home console gamers. Though as time went on, interest in Duke Nukem started to wain, and the franchise never recovered. So how exactly did Duke Nukem kill his own franchise?

Toby Fox's Undertale was more than a hit indie game. When it released in 2015, it became a gaming cultural touchstone. But as the years went on, opinions on Undertale started to sour until it seemed like there were more dissenters than actual fans. But what exactly happened to Undertale?

What was the first Infamous game you ever played? Chances are, your answer also dictates which game you think is the best. Though the Infamous franchise has had its ups and downs, it seems players still gravitate to their favorite installment. But what exactly caused such a dramatic rise and fall for the Infamous game franchise?

When it come to extreme sports video games, it seems Tony Hawk Pro Skater will forever sit atop that mountain. But another game in the same genre became an accidental icon in the same vein. SSX Tricky is looked back on as one of the most fun sports games made for Playstation. Fans of SSX Tricky fell in love with the slick graphics, upbeat soundtrack, and lovable characters. But how exactly did SSX Tricky become an icon that no other SSX game could quite match?

The latest game in the Saints Row series came out on August 23rd, exactly 170 days from the release of this video. Five months to prove that the Saints Row game fans had been waiting almost a decade for wasn't going to crash and burn. But through countless gameplay issues, design flaws, and overall poor reactions, Saints Row still hasn't lived up to it's full potential. Will they ever be able to fix Saints Row enough to appease the fan base?

It's hard to imagine a time when free-to-play video games didn't dominate the industry. It seems like an easy way to get new players involved in the gaming space. But slowly but surely these "free" games turned out to be quite expensive. Is there a world where free-to-play games can actually work? Or are they doomed to micro-transactions and hidden pay to play adventures?

When people think of The Last of Us characters, obviously Joel and Ellie are first to come to mind. Though one thing The Last of Us did better than most games produced, was the emphasis on it's side characters. None more important than Tommy Miller. The Last of Us story line literally wouldn't have happened without him. This is how The Last of Us created the perfect side character with Tommy.

Do you remember the sugary sweet fever dream that was the era of Cereal Box Video Games? Games like Chex Quest took the world by storm when kids everywhere started pulling the free-to-play game discs from boxes of cereal. Though after years of both amazing and terrible free games, it seems Cereal Box Games have vanished. But why is that?

Marvel vs Capcom might be one of the most popular arcade fighter games ever made. Through a sea of rival games like Mortal Kombat, Marvel vs Capcom was able to capture audiences with its next level gameplay and familiar characters from the Marvel Universe. But how exactly did Marvel vs Capcom become one of the most popular arcade games ever and then fall into the bargan bin of video games no body wants?

Twisted Metal is without a doubt one of the most chaotic games ever produced. When first released Twisted Metal was immensely popular for it's over the top gameplay. Though as new Twisted Metal sequels were made, the fan base grew less and less interested in the franchise. But how exactly did Twisted Metal go from being so popular to a bargain bin pick up?

Side characters in video games are pretty hit-or-miss. Some are incredibly annoying, and others are actually useful. But Bioshock's Elizabeth is the gold standard. Bioshock actually utilizes Elizabeth to help you through the main story, and unlike other game companions she stays out of your way in key moments. How exactly did the Bioshock team manage to create such a great character? Today, we're talking about it.

Dead or Alive is a fighting game franchise that many see as a gimmick. In a landscape of series like Mortal Kombat and Street Fighter, Dead or Alive should have been Dead on Arrival. But 20 years later, the franchise that gave us "Jiggle Physics" is still one of the most popular fighting games out there. Dead or Alive and it's spin offs may not be for everyone, but their fan base is beyond dedicated.

Though often confused with the Infamous series, Prototype should have been able to stand on it's own two legs. The first Prototype was a massive hit with fans, garnering praise that resulted in a well-liked sequel. But the series has been stagnant ever since. For 11 long years we've been left wondering: What the Hell Happened to Prototype?