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Voice Chat: I Don’t Want To Talk To You

October 17, 2017

Articles, Video Games

I hope Nintendo never implements a better voice chat system on the Switch. There. I said it.Let's start my first opinion piece for VGCHQ with some hate. I hate phone calls. Always have, to be completely hon... Read More...

Best Movies of 2017 (So Far)

October 14, 2017

With Oscar Season almost upon us, any film fanatic's current "Top Movies of the Year" list most likely looks very different than it will come January. With such blockbuster titles as The Last Jedi or Justice Le... Read More...

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Nintendo Needs an HD Zelda Collection for the Switch

October 12, 2017

Articles, Video Games

Many accused the Switch of merely being a "Zelda machine" when it launched, as Breath of the Wild was the one must-have game for the system. Now, the Nintendo Switch has grown its library quite a bit. They have... Read More...

Nintendo Software Sales For 2017

Switch is the Best Nintendo Console Since GameCube

October 10, 2017

Articles, Video Games

The date is December 25, 2002. As the smell of fresh pine needles fill the nostrils and a warm fire blares from the fireplace, torn-up wrapping paper litters the living room floor, concealing the area rug as if... Read More...

The Last Jedi is Still Horrible

The Last Jedi Trailer Analysis

October 10, 2017

It was only two-and-a-half minutes, but The Last Jedi trailer enthralled us which each passing moment. While it didn't reveal too much, there were some quick flashes that did reveal some pertinent information a... Read More...

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The Last Jedi Trailer — Visual Parallels in the Star Wars Saga

October 10, 2017

After viewing The Last Jedi theatrical trailer and teaser trailer, there were some specific shots that instantly jumped out at me. George Lucas used visual parallels to tell his stories, as we have previously c... Read More...

Breath of the Wild is The Most Overrated Game

Everyone Should Own a PS4 and Nintendo Switch This Year

October 9, 2017

Articles, Video Games

This console generation started out as being somewhat lackluster but has come into its own over the last year. It took a while for developers to fully utilize new, powerful hardware, but they came through event... Read More...

The Best Video Game Consoles of All Time

Xbox One X Needs Exclusives

Francis Shepard

October 8, 2017

Articles, Video Games

The Xbox One X is poised to be the most powerful gaming console ever released. It comes out on November 11 and has hardcore Xbox fans and tech enthusiasts incredibly excited, but what of the average gamer/consu... Read More...

Nintendo Switch Won 2017

Top Games of 2017 So Far

October 6, 2017

Articles, Video Games

2017 has been a great year for gaming, even though there haven't been a ton of games that I would category as quality AAA titles. Regardless of that fact, it has been a great year for gamers. A new Nintendo con... Read More...

Bethesda is on Fire

October 5, 2017

Articles, Video Games

Bethesda is arguably one of the best publishers of our generation. They haven't come out with a bad game yet, although some were sub-par before patches. They are an extremely forward-thinking company. Bethesda ... Read More...

Xbox One was the Top-Selling Premium Console

The 2017 Xbox One Lineup is Lackluster

October 4, 2017

Articles, Video Games

I own an Xbox One. Last year they had a fantastic year with releases such as Quantum Break, Forza Horizon 3, ReCore, Gears of War 4, and Dead Rising 4 to name a few. What happened? One of their major titles, Se... Read More...

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2017 is the Year of Nintendo

October 3, 2017

Articles, Video Games

Nintendo has had a tumultuous last couple of years, to say the least. While the Wii was a massive success, it lacked in quality third-party releases, and a lot of the games that came out for the Wii were incred... Read More...

Top Exotic Weapons in Destiny 2

October 2, 2017

Articles, Video Games

Destiny 2 has been an unexpected surprise surprise. While diehard fans of the series has faith in Bungie's ability to put together a more full, cohesive game, many did have their doubts. The narrative of the ga... Read More...

Emiya Shirou Hero of Justice

September 25, 2017

Anime, Articles

Emiya Shirou. A contradiction. A faker. A fraud. An idealist. Previously, we talked about why we believe that Emiya Kiritsugu is the most fascinating character in anime. After watching the incredible ufotable a... Read More...

Destiny Has Surpassed Halo

September 17, 2017

Articles, Video Games

No one can dispute that the original Destiny was released as an incomplete game. In fact, this is why I waited so long to get it. The campaign was a mess and it wasn't until The Taken King (a whole new game wit... Read More...

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Review

Nintendo Has Won 2017

September 14, 2017

Articles, Video Games

Yesterday's Nintendo Direct was by far their most successful and intricate to date. They showed off 12 (!!!) games for their Nintendo 3DS system and 23 games for the Nintendo Switch, and that doesn't even accou... Read More...

Rian Johnson Needs to Helm Episode IX

September 9, 2017

With Colin Trevorrow's exit from Star Wars: Episode IX, someone needs to step in and take his place. That person is Rian Johnson. Rian Johnson needs to helm Episode IX and save it from the potential production ... Read More...

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Neon Genesis Evangelion is a Metaphor for Life

September 8, 2017

Anime, Articles

Far too many times I hear people saying that Neon Genesis Evangelion is overrated, that it's a story filled with a bunch of phallus-shaped symbolism. While that may be true (I personally have never thought of i... Read More...

Greatest Television Endings of All Time

September 4, 2017

Articles, Television

With Game of Thrones finishing up its penultimate season, we here at VG Culture HQ have become reflective. The final season has so much potential for greatness, and it's caused us to wonder: what are the greate... Read More...

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Breath of the Wild is 2017’s GOTY

August 29, 2017

Articles, Video Games

When I initially played Breath of the Wild I was actually somewhat disappointed. As someone who loved Ocarina of Time's balance between plot and gameplay, I found the narrative in Breath of the Wild somewhat la... Read More...