Iron Man Speedruns: Combining The Fighting Game Meta And Speedrunning
With the introduction of rollback netcode and integrated matchmaking via Slippi, online Super Smash Bros. Melee has never been easier, smoother or...
A Look At Co-op Speedrunning
Speedrunning is a niche aspect of hardcore gaming, but once you start to dive into it, you realize just how much depth...
What Exactly Is A “Kaizo” ROM Hack?
If you’ve ever stumbled onto a Kaizo video on YouTube, you will see some of the most frustrating and difficult looking Mario...
Why Balance Is So Important In A Competitive Video Game
If you’ve heard someone rage at something in a video game, claiming that a character or technique is “OP” or “broken,” it’s...
What Is “APM” In Gaming?
If you watch real-time strategy or fighting games, the term “APM” will find its way to you. It’s a term that applies...
This Famicom Bootleg Of ‘Super Mario World’ Is Both Hilarious And Amazing
Super Mario World is one of the greatest Mario titles of all-time, as well as a must-have for the Super Nintendo Entertainment...
What Does It Mean To Be Frame-Perfect?
When you dive into the world of competitive gaming, you’ll be hearing a lot about frames; whether it’s frames-per-second or frame data,...
Did You Know: In 2016, SMB3 Speedrunner Mitchflowerpower Appeared On ‘The Late Show With...
July 2016 introduced a new segment on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert called the “Late Show 3-Legged Race” which had Twitch...
The Super Marihour Challenge: A Showcase In Top Level Speedrunning
Speedrunning the old Super Mario games is a popular and competitive field; many of the categories have been honed to perfection, so...
How To Beat Zelda: A Link To The Past In Under 3 Minutes
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past is one of the most popular SNES games and is widely considered to...