The absurd bonus ending of Dragon Quest 3 on mobile
Today, we take an in-depth look at various remakes of the classic RPG masterpiece Dragon Quest 3, with an eye on one of the most hilariously bizarre final game options I’ve ever seen.
Judgment Day
Judge Wendy Chang has issued what should be her final ruling in the Billy Mitchell / Twin Galaxies legal battle. The bad news is, Chang’s grasp on literacy is as tenuous as ever. But the good news is, the damage is minimal, and this case may actually be done for good. Meanwhile, despite partial redactions, recent court filings have brought us a number of new revelations about the confidential settlement, and the negotiations leading up to it.
TG bounties: Kirby ghosts his friends, and Mario ghosts his enemies
It’s time to recap our fourth round of TG bounty challenges. We received a masterful no-healing no-assistance performance on Kirby Super Star, and a legendary Mario master conquered our damageless Super Mario 3 challenge with a perfect score. Oh, and we have new challenges on NES Tetris, Pac- and Ms. Pac-Man, Final Fantasy 5, and Metroid Dread.
Why you should play the Final Fantasy 5 “Four Job Fiesta”
The annual FF5 “Four Job Fiesta” begins this weekend! If you’re a classic JRPG fan and you haven’t tried FJF yet, you need to stop missing out. Here’s a primer on how to play this fun self-imposed challenge, along with everything you need to know to defeat the game’s final boss, and a bunch of cool tricks you can pull along the way.
The ultimate badge: Part 2
Following up on our journey through the DKF badge portfolio, today we take a detailed look at one of the most insane gaming challenges ever devised, and how one player achieved the impossible.
The ultimate badge: Part 1
Today, we’re doing a fun dive into the history of Donkey Kong Forum’s achievement badges, while foreshadowing the story of one of the craziest arcade gaming feats ever achieved.
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Billy Mitchell update: Not this [REDACTED] again
Not two months after Twin Galaxies and Billy Mitchell agreed to end their legal battle out of court, Mr. Cheater is back arguing his case to the judge yet again. Did TG violate their confidential settlement? Or is Billy Mitchell full of shit, yet again?
TG bounties: FF7 without materia, Robotron without arrows, Zelda without swords
It’s time to recap our third round of TG bounties. FF7’s Midgar was conquered without the use of materia, and many humans in Robotron were saved without our hero firing down. Also, we have new challenges to look forward to, on Super Mario Bros. 3, Missile Command, Kirby Super Star, and Phantasy Star.
How Twin Galaxies defeated the dumbest lawsuit in gaming history: Part 2
Okay, it’s the big day! As promised, I’m going to dissect some legal technicalities, lingering questions, and alternate outcomes, as I outline why Twin Galaxies’ out-of-court settlement with disgraced gaming fraud Billy Mitchell was a good thing for non-cheaters everywhere. Plus, we’ll take a look at what all of this means for TG moving forward.