Paper Mario: The Origami King isn’t an RPG… but it isn’t an adventure game, either. Instead, it provides a unique experience wholly its own.
Sam Martinelli
Sam Martinelli
Sam has been playing video games since his earliest years and has been writing about them since 2016. He’s a big fan of Nintendo games and complaining about The Last of Us Part II. You either agree wholeheartedly with his opinions or despise them. There is no in between. A lifelong New Yorker, Sam views gaming as far more than a silly little pastime, and hopes though critical analysis and in-depth reviews to better understand the medium's artistic merit. Twitter: @sam_martinelli.
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It’s been a minute! For this latest edition of Punished Notes, I discuss Jedi: Fallen Order and Tekken 7. I also provide my hot take on review scores, along with plenty more in the oh-so-beloved Lightning Round. Plus, the movie/TV section makes its triumphant return to the internet!
It’s been a minute since my last collection of notes, and boy do I have a ton of random thoughts on all the games I’ve been playing! For the first PN of 2020, I’ll do…
With another year down, and 2020 just beginning, it’s time for some resolutions! See how I did against my 2019 goals — plus how confident I am in this year’s ones.