Rantable

Rantable is an editorialized video series in which we get personal on a video game or wider gaming topic. Exploring the intricacies of game design, narrative choices, or cultural trends in the gaming community, Rantable seeks to highlight unique perspectives on familiar and beloved games in long-form video essay episodes.

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Is Star Wars Making a Gaming Comeback? - Rantable

After years of many similar Star Wars games, we're about to enter a new age of RPGs, Racing Games, and more in a galaxy far, far away.

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Geoff Keighley and Kratos
Predicting the MAJOR Game Reveals at The Game Awards 2025 - Rantable

From long awaited sequels, to mysterious statues, and exciting remakes, will The Game Awards 2025 be exciting for gaming fans?

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Ubisoft Should Take Notes From ARC Raiders Success - Rantable

After years of a downward spiral, Ubisoft is in desperate need of a win. Does their answer rest in following the success of ARC Raiders?

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Why Do We Still Play Skyrim in 2025? - Rantable

Skyrim changed gaming back in 2011, and today it's still a huge deal. Why is it that we can't move on from The Elder Scrolls V?

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Sora from Kingdom Hearts 4
You're Probably Wrong About the Kingdom Hearts Series - Rantable

The Kingdom Hearts series is often put in a box by the gaming community, but is its unfavorable reputation for being obtuse even accurate?

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The Harsh Reality of Pokémon Games in 2025 - Rantable

The direction of the Pokémon series on Nintendo Switch left fans split. With Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the future of the series on Switch 2 feels clear.

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Mario Riding Yoshi and Donkey Kong scratching head
Does the 3D Mario Series Have a Future on Nintendo Switch 2? - Rantable

With Donkey Kong Bananza, Super Mario fans fear Nintendo's iconic mascot has no room for a new 3D game on Switch 2. What's next for 3D Mario?

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War and Ruin from Darksiders next to Pinocchio from Lies of P
Why Do So Many People Love Playing AA Games? - Rantable

The AA video game market has garnered a lot of recent praise among hardcore players. What makes these games so appealing in 2025? Let's find out.

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Donkey Kong from Bananza and Link from Tears of the Kingdom
Is There a Problem With Modern Nintendo Games? - Rantable

Despite continuing their most successful era so far, many Nintendo fans have felt abandoned by their modern games. Has Nintendo really changed?

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Is LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight an Apology to Arkham Fans? - Rantable

Following poorly received attempts at new DC gaming franchises, is the new LEGO Batman game the one that Arkham fans have been waiting for?

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Can the Nintendo Switch 2 Fix Pokémon? - Rantable

With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, the infamous Pokémon game performance problems have been remedied. Can the series only go up from here?

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Why Does Namco Keep Reinventing Pac-Man? - Rantable

With Pac-man's legacy as one of gaming's oldest icons, I could not help but notice that Namco's efforts to display the little yellow fellow as anythin

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How to Start Enjoying Turn-Based Video Games - Rantable

Turn-based video games are very controversial amongst gamers. If you want to try one out, these are the best games for newcomers to the genre.

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What Happened to Gaming Trilogies? - Rantable

Some of the greatest games of all time are from gaming trilogies, but most of them are pretty old. What happened to video game trilogies?

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You Were Wrong About Death Stranding - Rantable

Death Stranding was positioned as another big PlayStation game and became divisive. Here's why the latest Kojima game is so misunderstood.

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Broke Remake’s Biggest Promise - Rantable

While Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is one of 2024's best games, was it able to deliver on the promise of Final Fantasy 7 Remake's bold ending?

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Sonic and Shadow the Hedgehog posing with The Best War Games logo
Why Do People Like Sonic the Hedgehog? - Rantable

Sonic the Hedgehog is an inconsistent series with generations of fans. Let's get to the bottom of why the series works for so many despite its flaws.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Has No Business Being This Good - Rantable

Many AAA games crumble under pursuing just one of the many elements Red Dead Redemption 2 prioritizes. Here's why Rockstar's cowboy game works.

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