Author: David Lozada

David is a New York City-based writer whose passions include music, anime, cosplay, movies, bike riding, and just being an all-around nerd. He’s always out and about, going to anime and gaming conventions alike across America and posting all of his shenanigans on social media for the world to see. If you bump into him, wherever he may be, don’t be shy to say hello!

Pokemon Sword and Shield Preview

Pokemon Sword and Shield Hands-On Preview: Still Lacking Evolution

Pokemon Sword and Shield probably won't revolutionize the series' gameplay, but the Galar region may still be a place worth exploring.

The Outer Worlds Preview

The Outer Worlds Preview: No Laughing Matter

The Outer Worlds may not make everyone laugh when it releases this October, but its gameplay mechanics, skill systems, and dialogue options may be enough to keep RPG fans invested.

Cris Tales Preview

Cris Tales Preview: A Time-Hopping RPG That’s Worth Your Attention

Announced at last week's PC Gaming Show, Cris Tales gifts players the ability to effortlessly jump between the past, present, and future in order to experiment with the far-reaching consequences of their actions.

Psychonauts 2 Preview

Psychonauts 2 Preview: One Dreamy Platformer

Psychonauts 2 looks to be a sequel ripped straight from a 3D platformer fan's dreams. If its introductory level serves any indication, Tim Schafer and his team at Double Fine are recapturing the same imagination and fun that made the origin...

Black Desert Arriving on PS4 Later This Year

Black Desert Arriving on PS4 Later This Year

Developer Pearl Abyss announced today that its hit MMORPG, Black Desert, will be arriving on PS4 later this year. It'll include remastered graphics and audio, an optimized UI, and 4K resolution support for PS4 Pro.

Shovel Knight - Time Hop Podcast Ep. 29

Shovel Knight – Time Hop Podcast Ep. 29

Shovel Knight is all the rage in this week's episode of the Time Hop Podcast! Join David and Tim as they celebrate the side-scroller's fifth anniversary. Find out if the title's NES-inspired presentation and challenging platformer mechanics...

The Division 2 Discounted Now Through June 24

The Division 2 Discounted Now Through June 24

Ubisoft's latest online action RPG will be discounted up to 40 percent off on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and up to 33 percent off on PC storefronts.

Transistor – Time Hop Podcast Ep. 28

This week's episode of the Time Hop Podcast is all about Transistor! Join David and Tim as they celebrate this action role-playing game's fifth anniversary! Does Red's escape from Cloudbank hold up today? We also talk about Death Stranding'...

Infamous - Time Hop Podcast Ep. 27

Infamous – Time Hop Podcast Ep. 27

Infamous takes over this week's episode of the Time Hop Podcast! Join David and Tim as they celebrate this PlayStation 3 exclusive's 10th anniversary! Do Cole MacGrath's electrifying parkour antics hold up today? We also talk about the rece...

Minecraft - Time Hop Podcast Ep. 26

Minecraft – Time Hop Podcast Ep. 26

This week on the Time Hop Podcast, we're talking about Tim's favorite game EVER! That's right - Minecraft is celebrating its 10th anniversary! Join us as we determine whether this sandbox world is worth going back to today. Also hear us tal...

Wolfenstein: The New Order - Time Hop Podcast Ep. 25

Wolfenstein: The New Order – Time Hop Podcast Ep. 25

Wolfenstein: The New Order is celebrating its 5th anniversary! Join us as we rejoice in the endless slaughter of Nazi scum! Also discover our impressions of the original season of Life is Strange and hear from special guest Josh Nichols of ...

Anime Boston 2019 Interview: Ellyn Stern

Anime Boston 2019 Interview: Ellyn Stern

Ellyn Stern has been an actor, writer, director, and producer in the anime and video game industries for over 35 years. She's lent her talents to such properties as Bleach, Ghost in the Shell, Blue Dragon, Star Ocean, Wild Arms, and many mo...

Anime Boston 2019 Interview: Leah Clark

Anime Boston 2019 Interview: Leah Clark

It's obvious to see why so many aspiring actors look to Leah Clark for inspiration, as she's voiced characters like Fairy Tail's Mavis Vermillion, High School DxD's Asia, Assassination Classroom’s Yukiko, and New Game!'s Yun Ijima. Find out...

Ape Escape - Time Hop Podcast Ep. 24

Ape Escape – Time Hop Podcast Ep. 24

Ape Escape is celebrating its 20th anniversary! Join us with special guest Chris Penwell as we determine whether or not Spike's quest through time holds up today. Also hear our impressions of Sonic the Hedgehog's first film trailer!

Anime Boston 2019 Interview: Tara Sands

Anime Boston 2019 Interview: Tara Sands

In addition to bringing some of Pokemon's most recognizable creatures to life, Tara Sands has voiced popular characters from Yu-Gi-Oh!, Hunter x Hunter, Digimon Adventure Tri, and more. Discover which roles have had the biggest impact on th...

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection Review

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection Review (Spoiler-Free)

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;surrection has no reason to exist. Despite this, it stays true to the vision that brought this magical mecha universe to life over a decade ago. Fans will find that it's filled with impressive mecha battles, en...

7.5 Good
Final Fantasy VI - Time Hop Podcast Ep. 23

Final Fantasy VI – Time Hop Podcast Ep. 23

Final Fantasy VI is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Join us as we break down the elements that make this SNES classic one of the greatest RPGs of all time. Also hear our spoiler-free impressions of Avengers: Endgame and our thoughts on Pe...

Anime Boston 2019 Interview: Kara Edwards

Anime Boston 2019 Interview: Kara Edwards

We had the chance to sit down with Kara Edwards at Anime Boston this year to chat about her work on the Dragon Ball franchise as both Goten and Videl. With shows like Heaven's Lost Property, Fairy Tail, Hetalia, A Certain Magical Index, Dan...

Final Fantasy XV Saga Concludes with Touching Artwork

Final Fantasy XV's A New Dawn DLC series may be cancelled, but its stories live on in a novel called The Dawn of the Future. Square Enix revealed another piece of artwork for the franchise in celebration of the book's launch. Spoilers: it m...

Anime Boston 2019 Interview: Lisa Ortiz

At Anime Boston this year, we had the chance to sit down with renowned voice actress and ADR director Lisa Ortiz in order to ask her a few questions about her long involvement with the Pokemon animated series. Learn how to come up with awes...

New Switch Game Announced by Tokyo Ghoul Creator

Sui Ishida and Japanese media company Broccoli will release a new rhythm-based visual novel game titled Jack Jeanne for Switch sometime next year. Tokyo Ghoul mangaka Sui Ishida and Japanese manga, anime, trading card, and video game compan...

Aniplex to Release Magia Record This Summer

The hit magical girl RPG starring new and familiar faces will be making its debut on American and Canadian smartphones soon. Aniplex of America recently announced its plans to bring f4samurai's Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Si...

Child of Light – Time Hop Podcast Ep. 22

Child of Light is celebrating its fifth anniversary! The Time Hop crew determines whether or not this unexpected Ubisoft RPG is worth picking up on modern consoles. Also hear our thoughts on the political controversy surrounding Eve Online ...

Anime NYC Interview: Mayumi Shintani

Our interview with the Japanese voice actress for FLCL's Haruko Haruhara and Kill la Kill's Nonon Jakuzure has finally arrived! Learn about Mayumi Shintani's thoughts on returning to Haruko after so many years and her frame of mind when voi...

Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena – Time Hop Podcast Ep. 21

The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena is celebrating its 10th anniversary! The Time Hop crew discusses why retro gamers should care about this long lost Vin Diesel title. Also hear our thoughts on Borderlands 3's limited exclusi...

Resident Evil 5 – The Time Hop Podcast Ep. 20

Resident Evil 5 is celebrating its 10th anniversary! The Time Hop crew discusses why this entry in Capcom's famed horror franchise remains so controversial today. Also hear our thoughts on Borderlands 3 and more backwards compatibility rumo...

EverQuest – The Time Hop Podcast Ep.19

EverQuest is celebrating its 20th anniversary! The Time Hop crew explores why the MMO holds an important position in the history of its genre. Also hear our thoughts on Nintendo's recent Nindies Showcase (Cuphead's coming to Switch!?) and G...

Pokemon Snap – The Time Hop Podcast Ep.18

Pokemon Snap is celebrating its 20th anniversary! The Time Hop crew determines whether or not this classic's photography premise still this holds up today. Also hear our thoughts on the Master Chief Collection coming to Steam and Turtle Roc...

Super Metroid – The Time Hop Podcast Ep.17

Super Metroid is celebrating its 25th anniversary! The Time Hop crew explains how this SNES classic continues to influence the video game industry today. Also hear our thoughts on Nintendo Labo's new VR kit, Death Stranding's delay, and Car...

Halo Wars – The Time Hop Podcast Ep.16

Halo Wars is celebrating its 10th anniversary! The Time Hop crew discusses whether or not the sci-fi universe's original RTS entry holds up to modern gaming sensibilities. Also hear our thoughts on Pokemon Sword and Shield, Anthem's recent ...

Metroid: Zero Mission – The Time Hop Podcast Ep.15

Metroid: Zero Mission is celebrating its 15th anniversary! The Time Hop crew discusses whether or not this Game Boy Advance remake still lives up to the franchise's legacy. Also hear our thoughts on real-life lightsaber duels and Reggie Fil...

Street Fighter IV – The Time Hop Podcast Ep. 14

Street Fighter IV is celebrating its 10th anniversary! The Time Hop crew discusses how this fighting sensation completely changed the genre and the tournament scene. Also hear our thoughts on Blizzard's layoffs, Nintendo's recent Direct ann...

Final Fantasy VIII – The Time Hop Podcast Ep. 13

Final Fantasy VIII is celebrating its 20th anniversary! The Time Hop crew discusses how this entry revolutionized the franchise despite the controversy still surrounding it. Also hear our thoughts on Apex Legends and Sega Genesis' mysteriou...

The Banner Saga – The Time Hop Podcast Ep. 12

The Banner Saga is celebrating its fifth anniversary! The Time Hop crew discusses how the crowdfunded franchise brought a new level of solemnity to the western RPG landscape. Also hear our thoughts on Jump Force's new characters and the mos...

Skate 2 – The Time Hop Podcast Ep. 11

Skate 2 is celebrating its 10th anniversary! The Time Hop crew discusses the radical sequel that helped evolve the extreme sports genre as we know it. Also hear our thoughts on Fortnite's massive success so far and the fan-made Persona 5 bo...

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen – The Time Hop Podcast Ep. 10

Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen are celebrating their 15th anniversary! The Time Hop crew discusses the first remakes to Red and Blue to decide whether or not each is worth a playthrough on Game Boy Advance today. Also hear our thoughts on Bu...

Silent Hill – The Time Hop Podcast Ep. 9

Silent Hill is celebrating its 20th anniversary! The Time Hop crew discusses the survival horror sensation that introduced fans to some of the greatest digital nightmares imaginable. Hear from special guests Steve and Toby from the Pixel Me...

Super Smash Bros – The Time Hop Podcast Ep. 8

The original Super Smash Bros is celebrating its 20th anniversary! The Time Hop crew discusses the famous Nintendo fighting game that revolutionized a genre and laid the foundation for one of the greatest crossover events in entertainment h...

Nidhogg – The Time Hop Podcast Ep. 7

Nidhogg is celebrating its fifth anniversary! The Time Hop crew discusses how this addictive two-player brawler stacks up today. Is it worth revisiting with a friend? Also hear our plans for New Year's Eve and what game we'll be talking abo...

Mega Man X – The Time Hop Podcast Ep. 6

Mega Man X is celebrating its 25th anniversary! The Time Hop crew speeds through the SNES classic that revitalized the Blue Bomber and helped make him the beloved mascot he is today. Also hear our thoughts on the differences between Japanes...

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