Joel Couture

Joel is a contributor who has been covering games for Siliconera, Game Developer, IndieGamesPlus, IndieGames.com, Warp Door, and more over the years, and has written book-length studies on Undertale, P.T., Friday the 13th, and Kirby's Dream Land.

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Review: Double Dragon Gaiden’s Roguelite Features Drag the Game Down

Double Dragon Gaiden tries to make itself interesting with roguelite mechanics, but these sabotage its chances to be great.

Jul 27, 2023

Preview: Mortal Kombat 1’s Kameos Bring a Ton of Creativity to Each Match

Mortal Kombat 1's Kameo system was the star of the Online Stress Test, showcasing an ability to extend or create combos in creative ways.

Jul 2, 2023

Review: Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 Offers New Challenges & Heartaches

Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 continues to make its lovable cast endure its (satisfyingly) challenging combat and the harrowing emotional challenges.

Jun 5, 2023

Best Street Fighter 6 Characters for Beginners

Round One – 5 Recommended Fighters for Beginners in Street Fighter 6

These five warriors that will see you stomping foes fast.

Jun 2, 2023

Tips to Start Off Strong in Street Fighter 6 World Tour

Street Fighter 6 World Tour is a sprawling open world filled with fights, but we have several tips to help you toughen up and clobber foes.

Jun 2, 2023

Review: Street Fighter 6 Opens Up the Genre to Everyone

Street Fighter 6 offers fantastic mechanics to create exciting matches while opening the game up for newcomers to enjoy in their own way.

May 30, 2023

Preview: Street Fighter 6 Aims to Offer Something for All Skill Levels

Apr 24, 2023

Review: DNF Duel Offers Weaker (But Still Ridiculous) Fights on Switch

Apr 20, 2023

Review: The 2023 Snack Box MICRO is a Tiny, Mighty Arcade Stick

The 2023 Snack Box MICRO may be small, but that size is one of its best features.

Mar 12, 2023

Review: Street Fighter: Duel’s Combat Slowly Grows on You

Mar 6, 2023