Jason Fennell-Contributor

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April, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Game Design, DePaul University
The Legend of Zelda, Flipline Studios, Nintendo
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About Jason Fennell

Jason Fennell is a writer and game designer based out of Chicago, IL. He has been writing articles about video games for several years now, with a professional interest in Adobe Flash and its legacy.

Outside of the gaming world, he has a great love for live theater. Recently, his full-length original comedy Johnny Cobweb  was staged at the Greenhouse Theater Center in Chicago.

Favorite Games

Game Series: The Legend of Zelda, Ace Attorney, Splatoon, Dragon Quest, Cactus McCoy

Individual Games: Sayonara Wild Hearts, Portal, Live A Live, Papa's Freezeria, Pikmin

Proudest Gaming Achievement

KO-ing Mr. Dream (Mike Tyson) in Punch-Out!! for the NES.

Favorite Movies

My favorite movie will always be Ratatouille, but I also enjoy the fun-forward approach of the Knives Out series.

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Ken Levine Explains Why Judas Isn’t a Live-Service Game

Ken Levine, a lead developer of the upcoming first-person shooter Judas, shares his thoughts on the modern trends in the game industry.

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Final Fantasy 16 May Already Be Struggling on Xbox

An industry analyst estimates that Final Fantasy 16 has sold a shockingly low number of copies after its first week on Xbox Series X/S.

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Absurd New Boxing Game Looks Like Punch-Out With Muppets

An upcoming boxing game with a similarity to the classic Punch-Out series featuring photorealistic puppet fighters instead of humans is revealed.

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Nintendo Offers Higher Margins to Japanese Retailers in Switch 2 Push

The Nintendo Switch 2 is reportedly being sold at a relatively low price to Japanese retail stores to help boost the console’s domestic launch.

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Target Shares Exciting Update For Switch 2 Fans Who Didn't Pre-Order

A recent announcement from Target provides another option for fans who haven’t been able to secure a pre-order for the Nintendo Switch 2.

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Zelda Fans Are Debating the 'Worst' 3D Game in the Series

The Legend of Zelda fans discuss which 3D title is the worst in the series, a topic just as contentious as the debate over which game is the best.

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Battle Aces Has Been Canceled

After several closed betas, the real-time strategy game Battle Aces has been canceled, disappointing fans who were anticipating a full release.

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Nintendo Could Be Bringing Back Fan Favorite DS Series

A recent trademark filing indicates that Nintendo may have an interest in returning to a cult classic series from the Nintendo DS.

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Switch 2 Seems to Carry Over Unfortunate Switch 1 Restriction

Although the Nintendo Switch 2 boasts many improvements over its predecessor, there is one returning Switch 1 feature that remains largely the same.

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Well-Reviewed 2022 Game Shadow Dropped for PS5

A popular game previously console-exclusive to the Nintendo Switch unexpectedly releases on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles.

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Switch 2 Launch Title Features F-Zero Voice Actor

An upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 launch game features the return of a former F-Zero voice actor, a pleasant surprise for fans of the racing game genre.

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One of the Prime Gaming Free Games for May 2025 is Coming Later Than Expected

A game slated to get a free download code through Amazon Prime Gaming in May is being delayed until later in the month.

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Upcoming Virtua Fighter Project Reveals Classic Character Redesign

Publisher SEGA reveals new details about the upcoming Virtua Fighter project, including a new direction for characters’ backstories and personalities.

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'I'd Love to Do That' Hideki Kamiya Open to Doing a Devil May Cry Remake

Series creator Hideki Kamiya discusses the possibility of a Devil May Cry remake, as well as his philosophy on Bayonetta’s story-gameplay balance.

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Gex Trilogy Confirms Release Date, Classic Edition, and More

Limited Run Games reveals the release date for its upcoming Gex Trilogy, as well as the details regarding several different physical editions.

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'Spitting Pure Fire' Baldur's Gate 3 Exec Praises Xbox

A prominent Baldur’s Gate 3 exec shares his excitement over Xbox Game Studios’ slate of upcoming titles and recent releases.

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New AAA Game From Ghost Recon Executive Producer Takes Players to Ancient India

The executive producer of Ghost Recon is one of several big names behind a new AAA game set in the largely untapped region of Ancient India.

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Flappy Bird is Back With New Content

The classic mobile game Flappy Bird is returning to Android devices, but this time with new modes courtesy of a new developer.

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Devolver Digital Vows to Release a Game on the Same Day as GTA 6

Unlike many of its peers, Devolver Digital is undeterred in its commitment to release a game on the same day as Grand Theft Auto 6.

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Nightdive Comments on Switch 2 Game-Key Card Controversy

The CEO of publisher Nightdive Studios shares his thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2’s game-key card system, which has been a source of controversy.