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.netGoogle'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.
Sorry Pokemon Fans, Your Gold-Plated Cards from Burger King Aren't Worth Squat
Burger King's Pokemon cards from 1999 look kind of nice and they're fun to remember, but they're barely worth the cost of a milkshake.
Nadia's Top 10 Games of 2018: Diablo Dungeons & Dragons
Let me show you my Pokeymans. And my Dragon Quests, my Octopaths, and my sushi rolls.
The Best Video Game Music of 2018
Put down whatever you're doing. It's time to celebrate game music.
5 Instances of Video Game Characters Crashing Nativity Scenes
"We three kings picked up this electric yellow rat on our way here. That cool?"
I Ditched the GameCube Controller for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and I Can't Go Back
Old habits die more easily than I thought.
Below Is Good, but It's Literally Way Too Dark
You won't get far if you play on the couch.
Nintendo Treats Its Third-Party Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Guests like Royalty, and It's Great
When you're invited to Smash, you can count on being treated right (until someone kicks your teeth in).
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Loves Video Game Music Just as Much as We Do
A loving tribute to some of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's best tunes, and Smash music in general.
Joker is the Craziest Super Smash Bros. Character Reveal Since Cloud
But Cloud is still the craziest reveal.
The Top 25 RPGs of All Time #9: Persona 4
Persona 5 came close, but you can't change our hearts on this one.
Pokemon Let's Go's Post-Game Gives Ample Reasons to Keep Playing
Move over Lt Surge, you're not the only Pokemon war veteran who's still spoiling for a fight.
A Zelda II Remake Would Let Us Push Far Beyond Hyrule's Familiar Borders
Let us go north, Nintendo.
If The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Comes to Switch, It Needs to Rethink a Key Feature
Skyward Sword, baby, we all want to see you succeed on the Switch. You just need to re-invent yourself.
The Complex Legacy of Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on its 20th Anniversary
Even after two decades, the importance of Link's first foray into Hyrule's third dimension can't be overstated.
Legend of Zelda Black Friday Deals - Toys, Games, Books, Accessories, and More
It's dangerous to pay full price! Read these Zelda deals and equip yourself with great savings.
Minecraft Black Friday Deals Extraordinaire - Toys, Playsets, Games, and More
You can't build a Minecraft deal this good.
Fortnite Black Friday Deals Galore - Toys, Games, Accessories, and More
Start dancing and bring in the llamas, because we have some awesome Fortnite deals for you.
Pokemon Black Friday Deals Extravaganza - Toys, Games, Cards and Lots More
Gotta catch all these amazing deals before they use Teleport.
Fallout Black Friday Deals Extravaganza - Toys, Board Games, Games, and More
Don't venture out into Fallout's wasteland until you've had a look at these Black Friday deals.
The Craziest and Cutest Pokemon Rides in Pokemon Let's Go
"Out of my way! I'm a Pokemon jockey!"
Pokémon Let's Go and the Detective Pikachu Trailer Both Nail Something Crucial
We all want to live in a Pokemon world, and Game Freak knows it.
Why Are Fans Obsessed With Geno Being in Smash Bros Ultimate? Let's Break It Down
Sometimes a puppet is so much more.
The Cuddliest Pokemon Actually Hates Your Stinking Guts
Who...who's that Pokemon...?
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