Nadia Oxford
Staff Writer
Nadia has been writing about games for so long, only the wind and the rain (or the digital facsimiles thereof) remember her true name. She's written for Nerve, About.com, Gamepro, IGN, 1UP, PlayStation Official Magazine, and other sites and magazines that sling words about video games. She co-hosts the Axe of the Blood God podcast, where she mostly screams about Dragon Quest.
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Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Trailer: All the Big Fan Theories That Have Already Emerged
It looks like Ganondorf is making his Breath of the Wild debut, and that can only spell trouble. We've analyzed the Breath of the Wild 2 trailer.
What's Your Favorite Anime Series?
COMMUNITY QUESTION | With Evangelion's resurrection comes anime discourse.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Reminds Me How Much I Missed Touring Castles from Hell
Sometimes you want to go where everybody eats your skin.
Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 Trailer: All the Big Fan Theories That Have Already Emerged
It looks like Ganondorf is making his Breath of the Wild debut, and that can only spell trouble. We've analyzed the Breath of the Wild 2 trailer.
What's Your Favorite Anime Series?
COMMUNITY QUESTION | With Evangelion's resurrection comes anime discourse.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Reminds Me How Much I Missed Touring Castles from Hell
Sometimes you want to go where everybody eats your skin.
US Super Mario Maker 2 Players May Not Get a Stylus, But There is This Sweet Lunchbox
Do not attempt to use your lunchbox in the place of a stylus, though.
Breath of the Wild 2's "Rehydrated Ganondorf" Isn't Just Sexy - He's Sweet, Too
The latest art trend shows a fascinatingly softer side to the Gerudo king.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles NES Fans Create Awesome-Looking Original Retro Throwback
Pizza Power! Cowabunga! And other exclamations made popular by '80s pop culture.
Animal Crossing: New Horizon's Customization Options Prove Representation Can Be Simple
Sometimes it just comes down to letting people play as themselves.
Mr. Resetti Will Be on the Job Hunt in Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Animal Crossings' angriest mole won't be tunneling through your front yard anymore.
Nintendo Says it Still Supports the 3DS Despite its E3 2019 No-Show
Love your 3DS, love yourself.
The Actual Winners and Losers of E3 2019
Tired: Ray-tracing, 8K graphics, and bombshell announcements. Wired: Pitbulls, pee scandals, and grannies who kill.
Best Retro Video Game Consoles 2019
From the NES Classic to the Sega Genesis Classic, we break down the best retro video game consoles you should buy—and which ones you should avoid.
Princess Zelda Might be the Hero in the Dark Sequel Breath of the Wild 2
Is Zelda ready to take up Link's mantle as Hyrule's hero? The signs are there.
Final Fantasy 8 Finally Getting Remastered for PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and PC Later This Year
Welcome back, prodigal Squall.
Nintendo Fans Find Link's Awakening Remake Details in the E3 2019 Lanyard
Castaway, you should know the truth: Link's new character model is so very cute.
Halo Infinite Needs to Be Project Scarlett's Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Switch proves systems don't sell on specs. They sell on games.
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth is a Charming Final Showing for the Nintendo 3DS
The show must go on and on.
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair Trades 3D Exploration for 2D Platforming
Playtonic's chameleon and bat are back in action.
Persona 5 Royal on Switch Still Isn't Happening, Atlus Reiterates
Now we know that life won't change.
The Troubled Uncharted Movie Finally Gets a 2020 Release Date
Nathan Drake is one step closer to becoming a movie star.
Did Today's Stream Sell You on Google Stadia?
COMMUNITY POLL | Are you excited for Stadia now that we know a bit more about the platform?
Pokemon, Link's Awakening, Luigi's Mansion 3, and More Will Be Playable at E3 2019
If you're going to E3, you can romp with Pokemon, visit a spooky mansion, and dream with a big fish.
All the New Pokemon We Saw in Today's Pokemon Direct
Pokemon Sword and Shield's Galar region has all kinds of new friends who want to meet (and eat) you.
Outer Wilds Captures Everything That's Beautiful and Terrifying About Space Exploration
Outer Wilds' uniquely rustic means of space exploration is half-scientific, half-magical, and still capable of killing you cold.
Mario Kart 8 is the Switch's Most Successful Game. So Why Isn't it Getting Updated With New DLC?
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe drives down a lonely road, and it makes no sense.
Thank You, Death Stranding, for Finally Doing Something Different With Zombies
The undead are so done as a plot device. But the undead plus magic backpack-babies? Now we're getting somewhere.
A Sonic the Hedgehog Fan Replaced Movie Sonic's Model, but Now His Mouth Is Really Weird
I almost miss the teeth. Almost.
Super Mario Maker 2 Proves the Angry Sun Never Had Mercy, Compassion, or a Soul
The Angry Sun's relentless urge to burn has been replaced by a robotic drive to obliterate all living things.
Super Mario 64 Hack Mod De-Makes Super Mario Odyssey's Sand Kingdom
Welcome to the new Sand Kingdom! Watch out for sharp edges.
New Mod for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Builds a Brutal New Shrine from the Ground-Up
Think of it as another Master Quest.
Super Mario Maker 2 Channels the Spirit of Miiverse With Its Robust Social Tools
Nintendo hasn't skimped on communication options. Remember to behave yourself.
Super Mario Maker 2's Adorable Themed Stylus Isn't Coming to North America
Super Mario Maker 2's cool stylus for attractive level designers isn't on the menu for North Americans.
Super Mario Maker 2 Has All Its Build Features Unlocked From the Start, and It Feels so Fine
Super Mario Maker 2 makes it easier for you to take chances, make mistakes, and get messy.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Direct Coming June 5
A Pokemon Direct heralds the unofficial start of E3's 2019 season.
Worried About the Switch's Slow Start to 2019? Play Your Backlog You Slacker
It's there. It's staring at you. Judging you.
Japan Gets Adorable Super Mario Maker 2 My Nintendo Prizes, North America Gets to Stare Jealously
Japan understands you can never outgrow stickers and notebooks.
"Surprise" Dragon Quest Announcement Coming in June Reignites Smash Bros. Character Rumor
Dragon Quest is going to have a Smashing time this E3. Probably.
The Castlevania Anniversary Collection is Good, but Still Has a Couple of Chipped Fangs
We break down the positives and negatives of Konami's latest effort to cater to the vampire hunter dwelling within you.
What Game Style Will Fill Super Mario Maker 2's Mysterious Blank Square? Here are Some Possibilities
Super Mario Bros. 2? Yoshi's Island? Hotel Mario (you know you want it, you monsters)?
Geodude Evolved into the Mascot of Japan’s Iwate Prefecture
Geodude might get massacred by Grass-types in Pokemon battles, but he's a real swell mascot.
Pokemon Rumble Rush Revealed and Yes, It's Another Mobile Game
Let's get ready to rumble, pika pika.
Capcom Confirms Devil May Cry Switch is a Port of PS4 HD Collection Version, No Price Set
Do a little demon-hunting on the go this Summer.
Captain Toad for the Switch Has a Treasure Trove of Unused Levels Deep Within It
Just think of them as roads not traveled.
Kids Get a Thundershock When Detective Pikachu Showing Accidentally Replaced With Horror Movie
When Ghost Types get a little too real.
New Video Outlines the Crazy Fast History of Super Mario Odyssey Speedruns
Super Mario Odyssey hasn't been around for long, but it's already been the home of some amazing speedruns.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 Reveals Two New Heroes, But Only One Has Links to the Avengers Films
Prepare to fight like a Marvel of a Hawk.
A "Minecraft Go" Might Be in the Cards
"You caught CREEPER! Now let it go. Fast."
Sony's New State of Play This Week Looks at the PS4 MediEvil Remake and Debuts a New Game
"But what about—" No PlayStation 5 news. Sorry.
Detective Pikachu's Director Isn't Sure If Movie Sonic Can Be Re-Designed in Six Months
"I wouldn't want to be in their shoes."
The Top 5 Animal Buddies in RPGs
Companions, friends, and killers: Your fuzzy RPG pals are whatever you need them to be.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night's Release Date Reveals a Longer Wait for Switch Players
Hang in there, Switch owners. It ain't too bad.
Bethesda Is Giving Away A Fake Dreamcast That Can Play Rage 2
Fake or not, this punk Dreamcast is totally ready to tell your mom to eff off.
Breaking Down the Subtle and Not So Subtle '90s References in the Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Trailer
The Sonic the Hedgehog movie trailer hints at a hedgehog of contrasts.
The Sonic the Hedgehog Movie Trailer Is Bizarre and Wrong, but You Must Watch It
You took a wrong turn at Green Hill Zone and stumbled into a gangsta's paradise, baby.
Super Mario Maker 2 Will Have Cat Bowser According to Japanese Ad
Don't think about the size and contents of Cat Bowser's litterbox—Oh, too late.
Breath of the Wild VR is a Blurry, Hand-Cramping Mess, But You Should Play it Anyway
I just wanna fly... in VR.
Please Stop Comparing Games to EarthBound
The desire to make "the next EarthBound" is understandable, but it's also misguided in some important ways.
Igarashi Explains Bloodstained Switch Demo's Poor Performance at PAX
We also get confirmation Bloodstained Switch will launch with a 30 FPS frame rate.
Planet Zoo is a Sim From the Creators of Planet Coaster in the Style of Zoo Tycoon
We're going to the zoo. How about you?
Report: Cheaper Nintendo Switch Coming End of June, Base Switch to Receive Upgrade
The "Nintendo Switch revision" rumor mill just won't stop grinding.
Nintendo Kills Impressive Super Mario Bros. Commodore 64 Port
Like the Commodore 64 itself, its spirit will not easily fade.
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech Review
Pack lightly for a jolly trip.
What's the Most Painful Game Save You've Ever Lost? Players Share Their Stories
A cartridge's save battery is finite. Just like a parent's love.
Latest Detective Pikachu Trailer Features a Big Ol' Psyduck Hug
If Psyduck hugs were freely distributed, there'd be no war.
The Best Version of Every Final Fantasy Game
Some Final Fantasy games have remakes of their remakes. What's the definitive version of each single-player mainline installment? Let us help you.
The Top 25 RPGs of All Time #1: Chrono Trigger
Chrono Trigger's sublime soundtrack arguably tells its classic story more effectively than its character dialogue.
The Castlevania Anniversary Collection Line-Up Has One Game We Didn't See Coming
No, it's not Bloodlines. We kind of saw Bloodlines coming (and we're chuffed about it).
The Labo VR Experience: My Journey to Look Up a Cardboard Bird's Butt
Up, up, and away with Nintendo's attempt at virtual reality.
Five Nights at Freddy's VR Delayed, Might Have "Extra Surprises"
You've received a stay of execution, pizza boy.
HD Mode 7 Emulation Mod Brings Smooth New Life to Jagged SNES Graphics
Mode 7 graphics and steak knives no longer occupy the same branch on their family tree.
New Details on Zelda: Breath of the Wild Labo VR Support Reveal How it Changes the Game
Fancy a little sightseeing in Hyrule? Just mind the Moblins.
Mario Tennis Aces 3.0 Update Gives the Satanic Tennis Racquet an Origin Story
All hail Lucien. Lucien is life.
Final Fantasy 7 On the Switch is the Best of Times and the Worst of Times
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD | With Kat temporarily out of the picture, Anthony John Agnello and John Learned gab about A Link to the Past, Persona 5, Final Fantasy 7, and the joy (and agony) of reviewing RPGs.
Patrice Désilets Hopes to Foster a Lively Twitch Community Through Ancestors' Lack of Guidance
When in doubt, help each other out.
Rage 2's Latest Trailer Spotlights Deadliest Enemies of All: Barrels and Buffalo
Also, cliffs. The cliffs are out to kill you stone dead.
Indivisible's Battle System is Rewarding, but Takes Some Getting Used To
Nothing worth having comes without some kind of fight.
Despite Issues on Switch, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Otherwise Runs Smooth on PC
The difference is like night and day. Sunlight and moonlight. Vampires and werewolves.
Final Fantasy 7 Switch's Music Bug Messes Up the Game's Epic Atmosphere
Let's hear the first ten seconds of that song again. And again.
YouTube Videos Show Off Rare Beta Footage for Super Mario 64 and Super Mario RPG
Mario goes for a great big slide ride, and Croco looks a little green around the gills.
Panzer Paladin Draws Inspiration From 8-Bit "Black Sheep" Like Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link
Tribute Games reminds us there's a lot we can learn from weirdos.
Link is an 80s Anime Lady in This Ancient Magazine Unearthed by Twitter
Now I want to fight Ganon while listening to some Bonnie Tyler.
The 10 Best Cosplays We Saw at PAX East 2019
Welcome to PAX East. Normal clothing is entirely optional.
Yakuza Kiwami 2 PC Release Revealed by ESRB Rating
Rated "M" for "Majima says bad words."
Dragon Quest Builders 2 Fixes My Biggest Problem With the First Game
It's easier to enjoy the fruits of your labors in the second Dragon Quest Builders.
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