TURN TO CHANNEL 3: ‘Twisted Metal 2’ is a ‘World Tour’ of over-the-top fun
The general belief with sequels to video games is that they fix a lot of the issues gamers may have experienced in the original, but this isn’t always the case. Oftentimes, developers continue on the same path, simply branching out stories, adding a few subtle or necessary features, but keeping the core gameplay exactly the […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: PlayStation’s ‘Theme Park’ is not the thrilling ride you may remember
One of the many reasons I decided to feature games on the original PlayStation console this month is because there were so many games to choose from, and I feel that, like the original Nintendo console, that is what made the PlayStation such a mainstream success, ushering in a whole new generation of gamers. However, […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: ‘Legend of Mana’ kept the series beautifully alive on the PlayStation
As in all forms of entertainment, a blossoming video game franchise struggles with the possibility of being labeled a “one-hit wonder” of sorts, with developers only being able to “capture lightning in a bottle” once before the franchise fades into obscurity. The greatest source of this struggle seems to stem from the transition from one […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: ‘PaRappa the Rapper’ is still in the mind almost 20 years later
Aspects that are often overlooked regarding moments in video game history are those that not only change the industry, but also make gaming as a whole more widely accepted, more mainstream and, let’s face it, “the cool thing to do,” to be a part of. This month, we will be looking at titles for the […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: ‘Final Fantasy Adventure’ isn’t a true ‘FF’ game, but it holds its own
Do not adjust your old television sets, readers, but today’s planned review is not on a “Final Fantasy” game as we bring our “Fantastical February” to a close. Well, it is, but it isn’t. I know this may seem a bit confusing, but please, allow me to elaborate. We are covering a game that most […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: ‘Final Fantasy VII’ requires no remake to be remembered as a masterpiece
Video games, like other forms of entertainment, are no strangers to their sacred cows, defended by the most diligent of fanboys (and girls, for that matter), which can often lead to Internet riots whenever anyone questions the greatness of a game. However, that’s where a guy like me comes in, to really challenge a game […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: ‘Final Fantasy III’ (or ‘VI’) is an experience that led RPGs into a new era
Just what fuels a video game store? Better yet, what fuels those who come into the store, make a purchase, or even just reminisce about times long gone? The answer is the folly we all had that things just wouldn’t get any better, any bigger, and any flashier than they were. While it can bring […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: Thankfully, the first ‘Final Fantasy’ wasn’t the last
Video games experience their own forms of “Big Bangs,” and while one can undoubtedly credit the original “Super Mario Bros.” on the Nintendo Entertainment System for a resurgence in video games, there’s definitely room to pay tribute to those games that took those original elements and made the gaming experience and the industry as a […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: While familiar, ‘Crash Bandicoot’ isn’t just another mascot game
When you’re a creative person, chances are you don’t like the status quo, even if it seems like the rest of the world is totally OK with it, and this is also true in the gaming world. Today’s topic here on Turn to Channel 3 ushered in a whole new generation of games and gamers […]
TURN TO CHANNEL 3: ‘Animal Crossing’ is charming, though a bit tedious with age
Not everyone has a fondness for their college days. It could be from a poor experience with everything from living in a dorm to trying to actually learn something, and I, for one, feel bad for those individuals. Luckily, your faithful scribe has some fond memories from my four-year stint at Keystone College, and a […]
