On the heels of Pokémon and Palworld, Jean-Karlo looks back on years of monster collecting, from Megami Tensei to Dragon Quest Monsters.
Mar 8, 2024 • Subscribe
More like this
Engage Kiss #13 — Collect Them All
Buy our gacha! Impressions: Less embarrassingly awful an ending than Lycoris Recoil, if only because it stuck to its guns instead of continuing to spiral off into…
Pokémon Legends: Arceus — Gotta Catch ‘Em All (About Twenty Times Each)!
Pokémon has not had a good run on Switch, and I of course mean that in terms of public consensus, because I still enjoy the series as is.…
Gleipnir (Volume 5) – We’ll Kill ‘Em All!
Shuichi and Clair find themselves on the run from another group of collectors and they appear to be hopelessly outmatched. Madoka catches them and tells them that they…
History of Mecha: "Kill 'em All" Tomino
I talk about the history of the legend of "Kill 'em All" Tomino, the creator of Gundam. This is the latest in my series on the History of…
Storytelling In Video Games
Video Game storytelling and narrative has progressed immensely, games nowadays can rival movies with their cutscenes, characters, plots, cinematics. Games like Witcher 3, God of War Ragnarock,…
ARE VIDEO GAMES ART?
The question of whether video games are art has been a contentious one, with different perspectives offered by various thinkers in the field of technology and art. #gamestudies…
Joe Versus Video Games
The day America declared war on Japan’s biggest game companies
If you can’t collect Materia, collect posters instead.
Cloud, Tifa, Sephiroth, and everyone are ready to grace your walls in this collection of iconic images. Warning: image-heavy post ahoy! Minor Final Fantasy VII universe spoilers ahoy!…
Gotta Hunt ’em All! Monster Hunter X Pokémon
After a long, unscheduled hiatus, The Omega Geek is back up and running! I’ve got a small backlog of ideas scribbled in my notebook, some fresh new ideas…
Discussion - Video Games as Storytelling
Listen to OverMangaCast on RedCircle
All about L’Andromede
I asked the “developer” directly! A look at the mysteries of the Garmillas “L’Andromede” class An interview with Yamato 2202 SF advisor Shinya Ogura Originally published in Star…
Gotta Catch Em’ All: The (Brief) History Of Pokemon!
If you were a kid growing up in the 90’s then you might’ve been involved in the various trends of that decade; Hot Wheels, Power Rangers, Video Games,…
Seasonal First Impressions: Gotta Catch ‘Em All, All Over Again, in POKÉMON HORIZONS
It’s a whole new place with a brand new attitude; Pokemon Horizons begins with the story of Liko and her strong-willed Sprigatito.
Destroy All Monsters (1968) Movie Review (Spoiler‑Free)
In celebration of its 55th anniversary, let's visit Godzilla and his allies on Earth as they face off against an extraterrestrial foe.
Planet of the Monsters hits Netflix Wednesday! (also other news)
Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters is hitting Netflix this Wednesday, January 17th! We’re all counting down the days! With that most important headline out of the way, let’s…
Kaiju Transmissions podcast: Kaiju Video Games
Oh, wow! I was on the Kaiju Transmissions podcast again! Go listen to Byrd, Matt, and I chatting about kaiju video games. Find out what we think should…
My Favorite Video Games of 2023
“Good Morning Weather Hackers☆”
My Favorite Video Games of 2020
A list of vacation worlds and other getaways. Unlimited tickets and reservations. Order your next trip, or wishlist one for later.
Catching Dreams, Catching Fish, and Catching Fire at Anime Matsuri
Attending an anime convention is like turning a speaker up to 11. The noise of it all—emotional, mental, relational, and physical—can be so loud that it’s overwhelming and…
Spiraken Video Game Review Ep 002: Let's Talk About The New Games for 2012
Happy 2012! In this episode of The Spiraken Video Game Review, Xan and Timbo do it Fast Karate Style as they talk about upcoming games for 2012 and…
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters (1968) review [The Godzilla Project]
Honda delivers another narrative in which Otherness is feared and a deceptive imaginary sense of societal harmony is subtly celebrated.
Spiraken Video Game Review Ep 001: We Finally Hit Video Games
Finally, Spiraken has decided to focus on a subject that all the cohosts are good at and what are we talking about...Video Games!!! In this 1st episode of…
Sing “Yesterday” for Me – 07 – Video Games
Rikuo! Taking Haru Out! For DINNER! To celebrate his new job at a photography studio! Not just dismissing her as a convenience store clerk groupie in the alley,…
Three Lesser-Known Sengoku-Themed Video Games
While the Sengoku or Feudal Era of Japan has been popular in video games for decades, here are a few lesser known examples of the genre.
Top 10 Video Games of the Decade
Compared to how often I watch anime or listen to music, I hardly play video games. I have a lot of problems with the medium in general, and…
17 Best Anime Adapted From Video Games
Unlike anime adapted to games, games adapted to anime usually end up being an enjoyable experience.
Scarlet Nexus, Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings, Valkyria Chronicles, Devil May Cry, God Eater
What Video Games Deserves an Anime Adaptation?
These video games need an aniime!!
Why Do We Enjoy Difficult Video Games?
Why do we Enjoy Difficult Games? This is a video looking at why we enjoy and play video games that are difficult to play... I go over what…
Gainax and Video Games: A Guest Blog
By: Tatiana Q You’ve gotten the chance to read about Studio GAINAX’s history, about their founding member Yasuhiro Takeda, and a chance to see some of Studio GAINAX’s…
The Video Games I Played in 2020
With 2020 concluded, I decided to go over all of the video games I played during that year, from a few Final Fantasy games to Ys Origin, DOOM…
Shoddy Tie-In Video Games Are Back!
Welcome back my sweet price. I look forward to your Happy Meal promotional toys. Edited by @TeeHallumsYT SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME…
The Bizarre World of Fake Video Games
A deep dive into the strange world of fake video games, from demakes to gaming creepy pastas, and much more. EYEPATCH WOLVES STORE: https://eyepatchwolves.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Supereyepatchwolf Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/supereyepatchwolf Regular Eyepatch Wolves/ Stream…
The World Ends With You : The Animation – In Which I Talk About Adapting Video Games
The World Ends With You : The Animation comes over a decade after the game made a splash. Is it too late for; this story?
15 Anime Recommendations About Monsters Fighting Their Own Kind
It is a common set up in anime. A situation where the nature of a creature clashes with the ideals that have been instilled in them through outside…
AJIN: Demi-Human, Blue Exorcist, JUJUTSU KAISEN, Attack on Titan, Devilman
Some Summer Game Reminders and Other Hype Games
Quick followup of this post to remind readers of some interesting games now available and others coming in the near/distant future.
Anime that’s all about family!
There’s nothing more heart warming! There’s nothing more heart warming than watching a family anime. Many anime fans might hear the term “Family Anime” and think, “Eww…
What's Valkyrie Profile All About?
A new and loosely connected game in the Valkyrie Profile series is on the horizon, so what’s the secret behind this cult-favorite series?
How They Made the 'All Caps' Video
Plus: global news and Armenian animation.
Games I’m Most Excited About From Wholesome Games Direct 2022
The Wholesome Direct 2022 showcase dropped this past weekend and with it a whole host of upcoming indie games! Here are my favorites!
Games I’m Most Excited About From Wholesome Games Direct 2021
This past weekend, while I was at FujoCon, Wholesome Games dropped their 2021 Direct, spotlighting over 70 amazing upcoming indie games! For those of you that don’t know,…
Still catching up
The problem is that I have a couple of free days to watch, then more days when I’m busy and too tired to watch, so I fall behind…
Just Catching Up
It has been a while which is certainly my fault, but things have been on the rougher side and I just feel like listing things off that I…
Digimon Ghost Game, Gundam Build Fighters, Monster Rancher, Pretty Cure
Mechanized Monsters, Poké-Pulp Fiction, and Advancing Attitudes About Anime
At various times over the past couple of years, a 1999 Wall Street Journal article titled “Violent Japanese Cartoon Show Draws Kids’ Eyes, Parents’ Scorn” by Sally Beatty…
Digimon: Digital Monsters, Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, One Piece, Tenchi Muyo!
Staff Picks: The Best Video Games of 2022
Welcome to Staff Picks, our annual countdown of our staff’s favorite stuff from the past year. We begin this year with video games instead of manga, because our…
Do you rage quit when playing video games?
What if there was one video game enemy you could never beat? Would you rage quit or find another way to win? Hizutome is a young high school…
OtakuGeneration (Show #209) Animes based on Video Games
NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 209) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Animes based…
OSMcast: 2008 OSMawards! (Video Games) 01-12-2009
Because awards have to be gold-colored! What’s an easy way to kill time on the mic when a new year arrives? You talk about the previous year! So here’s…