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.
@nadiaoxford contact@usgamer.netThe 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)?
The Top 5 Animal Buddies in RPGs
Companions, friends, and killers: Your fuzzy RPG pals are whatever you need them to be.
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.
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.
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.
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 Labo VR Experience: My Journey to Look Up a Cardboard Bird's Butt
Up, up, and away with Nintendo's attempt at virtual reality.
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.
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.
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.
The 10 Best Cosplays We Saw at PAX East 2019
Welcome to PAX East. Normal clothing is entirely optional.
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.
There is a Big Problem With Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night on the Nintendo Switch
Slowdown, input lag...what sorcery is this?
Not a Fatality: Mortal Kombat 11 Runs Shockingly Well on Switch
"GET OVER HERE... and look at this solid frame rate!"
I Played Five Nights at Freddy's VR and Now Never Want to Enter a Pizza Joint Again
"Who ordered the double pepperoni with a side of BWAAAARG?"
Playing Space Channel 5 VR Makes You Look Stupid, but Ulala Will Not Judge You
Dance dance revolution.
Starting Screen | What We Want From the New Nintendo Switch Models Rumored to Be Coming in 2019
New Switch SKUs are inevitable, but let's hope they learn from the past.
Google's Stadia is a Cool Idea...for the Year 2050
Google is waving to us from the future but most of us can only stand here like schmucks.
Yoshi's Crafted World Has the Cleverest Graphics I've Seen in a Game
Yoshi's Crafted World will show you 500 ways to use a single Popsicle stick.
News of Octopath Traveler Mobile Reminds Me Why I'll Never Get Used to Free-to-Play RPGs
Free-to-play mechanics mesh fine with some genres. RPGs aren't one of them.
The Top 25 RPGs of All Time #5: Suikoden 2
Whenever Suikoden 2's bad translation fails to relay its incredible story, its remarkable visuals are right there to pick up the slack.
Ape Out Is the Short, Comically Violent Game I Need in My Life Right Now
When life hands you lemons, throw back a gorilla.
Movie Sonic Falls Between "Creepy" and "Boring," Which Isn't a Great Place to Be
You should've gone Full Weird, Paramount. Should've gone Full Weird.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Initial Thoughts: Random Encounters Should Have Stayed Dead
"Game Freak used Max Revive on random encounters! It cheesed everyone off!"
EA Should Call Anthem's Premier Access Period What It Is: A Beta Test Gamers Pay For
A test flight nobody agreed to sign up for.
Destroying Video Games—Even the Bad Ones—Isn't Funny. Here's Why
The high-priced Super Mario Bros. auction offers a reminder to treat all video games with respect.
Knock Knock it's Knuckles: How Sega Turned the World's Weirdest Mammal into Sonic's Coolest Friend
When Sonic the Hedgehog gained a rival, he also gained a little depth.
Etrian Odyssey Nexus Makes Me Concerned About What Comes Next for the Series
Etrian Odyssey Nexus is a sweet goodbye to the series' long reign on Nintendo 3DS, but what the heck happens now?
"Oh God, It Can Walk Now:" The Evolution of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Piranha Plant
Whatever it may offer you, don't hug the plant.
10 Virtual Console Games That Are Tragically Dust in the Wind After the Wii Shop Closure
"Memento Mori" applies to video games, too.
Transferring Pokemon From the GBA to the Modern Games is an Insane and Convoluted Ballet
Bringing Pokemon from Gen 3 to the new games is like delivering a breech Miltank calf: You gotta twist and pull a little.
What the Metroid Prime 4 Remake Says About the Now Popular "Logo Reveal"
Logo reveals are a risky gamble, but they've become necessary.
The Top 25 RPGs of All Time #8: Dragon Quest 5
An RPG about personal tragedy, growth, and infusing your limited vocabulary with tremendous weight.
How Red Dead Redemption 2 Successfully Uses an Antisemitic Trope to Deconstruct Arthur Morgan
Red Dead Redemption 2's Herr Strauss teaches Arthur a lot about himself without really trying.
A Fresh Look at New Super Mario Bros. U on Switch: Does it Measure Up to the Classics?
Where does New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe rank alongside Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World?
What We Want From Nintendo in 2019
Nintendo already has a strong 2019 in the works, but that doesn't mean it can't take steps to make it even better.
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