Joel Couture

Joel is a contributor who has been covering games for Siliconera, Game Developer, IndieGamesPlus, IndieGames.com, Warp Door, and more over the years, and has written book-length studies on Undertale, P.T., Friday the 13th, and Kirby's Dream Land.

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Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash - a sorcerer stands before a purple maelstrom.

Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash - a sorcerer stands before a purple maelstrom.

Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash - a sorcerer stands before a purple maelstrom.

Review: Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash Is a Mindless Arena Fighter

Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash is a tiresome game that is only good for some completely mindless action for diehard fans of the anime.

Under Night in Birth II SYS Celes - Kuon launches a red blast in front of Hyde.

Under Night in Birth II SYS Celes - Kuon launches a red blast in front of Hyde.

Under Night in Birth II SYS Celes - Kuon launches a red blast in front of Hyde.

Review: Under Night in Birth II: SYS Celes Polishes an Excellent Fighter

Under Night in Birth II SYS: Celes looks similar to its predecessors, but visual cleanups, new mechanics, and improved online make it stand on its own.

Tekken 8 - Kazuya holds one fist in his other hand, lightning crackling down his arm

Tekken 8 - Kazuya holds one fist in his other hand, lightning crackling down his arm

Tekken 8 - Kazuya holds one fist in his other hand, lightning crackling down his arm

Meet 5 Great Beginner’s Characters for Tekken 8

If you're new to Tekken 8 and a beginner with the series, we have some suggestions for simple, wild, and fun characters to get you started.

Tekken 8 - Azucena standing in a courtyard with some llamas.

Tekken 8 - Azucena standing in a courtyard with some llamas.

Tekken 8 - Azucena standing in a courtyard with some llamas.

A Beginner’s Guide to Excelling in Tekken 8

Tekken 8 can be daunting to hop into, but with our tips, you'll have a head start on your journey to become King of the Iron Fist Tournament!

Tekken 8 - A wrestler in an animal mask holds a microphone

Tekken 8 - A wrestler in an animal mask holds a microphone

Tekken 8 - A wrestler in an animal mask holds a microphone

Review: Tekken 8 Is an Extensive, Exhilarating Journey

Tekken 8 is dauntingly complex, but with many features for learning and fun, it feels exciting in its many, many combat possibilities.

Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections - Naruto descending on a transformed Gaara

Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections - Naruto descending on a transformed Gaara

Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections - Naruto descending on a transformed Gaara

Review: Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Lacks Depth

Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections is good mindless fun, but folks looking for depth (in story & combat) should look elsewhere.

Tekken 8 - King, a man in a tiger mask, holds a microphone and points.

Tekken 8 - King, a man in a tiger mask, holds a microphone and points.

Tekken 8 - King, a man in a tiger mask, holds a microphone and points.

Preview: Tekken 8 Excels at Creating Tense Matches

Tekken 8 uses its Heat and Rage systems to create some interesting turnaround mechanics that make for electrifying, nail-biting matches.

MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline - Mega Man X rushing toward Overdrive Ostrich

MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline - Mega Man X rushing toward Overdrive Ostrich

MEGA MAN X DiVE Offline - Mega Man X rushing toward Overdrive Ostrich

Review: Mega Man X Dive Offline Offers a Wealth of Ways to Play

Mega Man X Dive Offline offers fun bite-sized Mega Man action that you can tackle with a near-endless wealth of unlockable characters.

Kano firing a laser from his eye at Liu Kang

Kano firing a laser from his eye at Liu Kang

Kano firing a laser from his eye at Liu Kang

Review: Mortal Kombat 1 Encourages Staggering Levels of Fighting Creativity

Mortal Kombat 1 offers so much customization with the Kameo system, encouraging a lot of creativity and personal expression in a fight.

A red, muscled man in a bear hat cocks his fist back and smiles

A red, muscled man in a bear hat cocks his fist back and smiles

A red, muscled man in a bear hat cocks his fist back and smiles

Review: Pocket Bravery Is a Complex, Approachable Fighter

Pocket Bravery is an impressive fighter with a great roster of complex characters and a suite of fun modes and helpful tools.