Unofficial but undeniably impressive, these fan games rank among the best ever, showcasing incredible talent and dedication ...

Pokemon fan games allow creative game makers to design brand-new custom adventures, often featuring fakemon, new regions, new storylines, and new game modes. Free from the constraints of what has come ...

Sonic was once the biggest rival Mario ever faced. The blue blur certainly gave the plumber a run for his money in the 8- and 16-bit days of gaming and was arguably winning in terms of mass popularity ...

Mario is the most recognizable video game character in the world. There’s almost no competition, either. This short, mustachioed, hat- and overalls-wearing plumber has spread across the globe through ...

Fan remakes and other community passion projects can be a wonderful expression of communal fandom. Unfortunately, they tend to be shut down with depressing regularity. So it's refreshing to see Sega ...

Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Half-Life is one of the greatest video games of all time, with both ...

A new mainline Pokémon game releasing is always cause for celebration, but they don’t come around all that often. In the intervening years, your thirst for new Pokémon content will have to be satiated ...

As a child of the ‘80s, I fell in love with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from the very beginning. I watched the show, read the comics (Archie and Mirage), and collected the toys. Most of all, ...

Five Nights at Freddy’s fan games have existed for almost as long as the series itself. Endorsed by FNAF creator Scott Cawthon, thousands have sprung up on Game Jolt and Itch.io since Cawthon’s first ...