SUPERJUMP Weekly

SUPERJUMP Weekly: PAX West, Naming Mario, and the Indie Game Renaissance

Issue #64: September 9 to September 15

Review

HoloCure: Setting the Standard for Fan-Made Games

A colorful combination of idols and reverse bullet hell

Opinion

What is a Cozy Video Game?

Explore the world of cozy games designed to take the stress away and find suggestions for getting into the genre

Opinion

Introducing People to Undertale

Remember to show some mercy, and hide your spoilers!

Feature

The Legendary Naming of Mario: A Tale of Coins, Creativity, and Unexpected Inspiration

Decoding the Mushroom Kingdom's moniker mystery

Feature

PAX West 2023: A VR Experience

Three stand out VR games to keep an eye on

Opinion

A Furtive Rebellion: The Story Behind Breakout 13

Examining the cultural nuances of the intriguing FMV game

Opinion

The Indie Game Renaissance

The future of the indie game market looks bright thanks to the wealth of resources available

Opinion

Rayman in the Phantom Show: A Welcomed if Underwhelming Return

How did Rayman fare in his return to gaming's spotlight?

Game Design

How Damage Scaling Holds Fighting Games Together

How damage scaling aids fighting game design by facilitating player expression, balance, and accessibility

SUPERJUMP Weekly

SUPERJUMP Weekly: Sea of Stars, Remnant 2, and Learning New Languages

Issue #63: September 2 to September 8

Review

Venturing into Uncharted Horizons: One Lonely Outpost's Sci-Fi Farming Adventure

Dive into the cosmic fields of One Lonely Outpost

Review

Die After Sunset Review

Watch out for the shade in this Fortnite-inspired battler

Opinion

Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War Stirred a Formula

The Koei Tecmo title has won the love of some and hatred from others

Opinion

Looking Back at Super Mario 3D Land's Rich, Engaging World

A bold, unique approach for the Mario franchise

Review

Sea of Stars: The Future of the JRPG is Here

This JRPG present is looking like the future

Review

Remnant 2 Provides Double the Souls-like Shooting

The sequel takes what worked in the first game and gives you more of it

Opinion

Endless Input: Learning a New Language Through Games

Turning nonsensical input into understandable words in your brain

Hidden Gems

Hidden Gems of Game Design: Volume 15

Unearthing gems with The Aquatic Adventure of the Last Human, Majesty: The Fantasy Kingdom Sim, and Creatures GBA

Review

Don Duality: An Honest Family Restaurant

Where food and crime collide in a mobster's recipe for redemption

SUPERJUMP Weekly

SUPERJUMP Weekly: The CRPG Book, Gaming Happiness, and The Hero's Journey

Issue #62: August 26 to September 1

Feature

Run It Back: Tomba!

Looking back at one of PlayStation's most original but unheralded IP

Review

Fort Solis Review

A good story is let down by largely non-existent gameplay

Feature

Level Up Your Gaming Happiness

Using neurochemistry to understand how you can make gaming better

Feature

The Evolution of the Battle Royale Genre

From humble mods to gaming powerhouse