Michael Colwander
209 articles published since September 23, 2021
About Michael Colwander
Michael is a list writer for CBR who has been gaming for as long as he can remember. Some of his favorite series include Uncharted, Final Fantasy, the Legend of Zelda, and Mario Kart. Beyond gaming, he's a big fan of his beloved Detroit sports teams, for better and for worse.
Every Garuda Appearance In A Mainline Final Fantasy, In Chronological Order
Garuda wasn't always a summon. How has Garuda's role shifted between its debut and Final Fantasy XVI?
Every Shiva Appearance In A Mainline Final Fantasy, In Chronological Order
Shiva makes her return in Final Fantasy XVI. How does Final Fantasy XVI Shiva compare to previous Final Fantasy mainlines?
Every Ifrit Appearance In A Mainline Final Fantasy, In Chronological Order
Ifrit is one of the most popular summons in the Final Fantasy series. How has Ifrit evolved across each mainline entry?
Every Kameo Character In Mortal Kombat 1, So Far
Introducing Kameo characters into the mix, familiar faces like Sub-Zero and Jax-Briggs will shake up Mortal Kombat 1's thrilling matches.
10 Ways Final Fantasy XVI Is Already Better Than Final Fantasy XV
Between its story and summon mechanics, Final Fantasy XVI has managed to avoid many of the same mistakes Final Fantasy XV made.
20 Must-Play Classic Games Included In Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo Switch Online offers players a trip down memory lane with these must-play classic games.
Every Character In Mortal Kombat 1, So Far
Thanks to the MK1 trailer, iconic Mortal Kombat characters like Sub-Zero, Scorpion, and Mileena have been confirmed, but with interesting changes.
10 Fighting Game Terms You Should Know Before Playing Street Fighter 6
The fighting game genre is full of unique lingo, and anyone looking to get into the genre with Street Fighter 6 would do well to study up.
15 Things You Should Do In Breath Of The Wild After Beating Calamity Ganon
Breath of the Wild offers plenty of things to do after defeating Calamity Ganon, making it worth revisiting even after Tears of the Kingdom.
12 Longest Mainline Zelda Games, Ranked By HowLongToBeat
The Legend of Zelda games vary widely in length and each game's story seems to get longer as the franchise grows.
10 Things You Didn't Know About The Legend Of Zelda Timeline
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom adds new layers to the Zelda franchise's complex timeline.
10 Harsh Realities Of Playing Video Games At Launch
Playing a highly-anticipated game at launch can be exciting until the experience gives way to issues like bugs and unmet expectations.
10 Things Old Zelda Games Do Better Than Breath Of The Wild
Breath of the Wild stood out by offering Zelda fans a vast world to explore, but it couldn't meet some of the high standards set by older Zelda games.
10 Film Adaptations Of Video Games Currently In Development
Video game adaptions are in a golden age. Hopefully, upcoming video game movies like FNAF, Ghosts of Tsushima, and Pac-Man will continue this trend.
10 Ways Tears of the Kingdom Is Already Better Than Breath Of The Wild
Breath of the Wild was a phenomenal Zelda game. Tears of the Kingdom is already looking better.
Breath Of The Wild: Every Boss, Ranked By Difficulty
Many of the bosses in Breath of the Wild have been labeled as too forgettable compared to the iconic fights from earlier games in the series.
Every Known Game Of Thrones Successor Show In Development
The World of Westeros is growing with numerous Game of Thrones spinoffs in development.
15 Best Pokémon For Competitive Play, Ranked
The competitive side of Pokémon can be incredibly daunting, especially for those who don't know which Pokémon are good in a competitive setting.
10 Classic Games That Gained Online Multiplayer With Nintendo Switch Online
Whether competitive or co-op, many classic multiplayer games can now be played online thanks to Nintendo Switch Online.
15 Longest Resident Evil Games, Ranked By HowLongToBeat
The Resident Evil series isn't known for its length, but that doesn't mean playing through the series is an easy weekend binge.