Fire Emblem 101. Fire Emblem is a series of epic tactical role-playing games that debuted back in 1990. The franchise is widely considered the originator of the tactical RPG genre as we know it today. Fire Emblem‘s rise to fame in the West is one of gaming’s great underdog…
Let’s strike the heart of the #BringBackNationalDex controversy. Like most Pokémon games, Pokémon Sword and Shield looked to be slam dunk success stories from the moment they were announced. But then, during a segment of Nintendo’s E3 Treehouse Live event, fans got news that took the wind out of…
The difference between online vs in store shopping. It’s not easy to settle the debate between online vs in store shopping. On one hand, online shopping has dramatically changed the way we shop for… well, everything really. Brick and mortar stores like Toys R Us have become defunct strictly…
What Madoka Magica fans should expect from Magia Record. Puella Magi Madoka Magica is one of my favorite anime series ever created, and I’ve been genuinely hyped to play Magia Record since its English localization was announced. Mind you, I wasn’t as excited for the typical mobile gacha gameplay…
These valuable books are worth a thousand words. And millions of dollars. Our team of collectors have researched a lot of super valuable collectibles here on Gemr. The most expensive comic books, the most valuable Yu-Gi-Oh cards, the rarest Disney collectibles, you name it. But when I researched the…
Hidden facts about your favorite games at E3 2019. Just like that, another E3 has come and gone. And I’ll go ahead and say it, I loved E3 2019. I mean, sure, the entire conference was held up by two great showcases. But who would have guessed that Square-Enix…
Why Trials of Mana is the one true successor to Secret of Mana. Want to know what game made me cry at E3 2019? It wasn’t Final Fantasy 7 Remake, though hot damn did it look awesome. It wasn’t Phantasy Star Online 2, though I can’t believe it’s finally…
The trading card games, they are a-changin’. It’s been over 25 years since Magic: The Gathering hit stores nationwide. It’s insane to think that the game that started the collectible trading card game genre would be going strong after a quarter of a century. But with Magic tournaments and…
Xavier Woods is the best of WWE and gaming culture combined. Let’s start with a joke: A professional wrestler, a graduate with a master’s degree in psychology, and a YouTube gaming icon walk into a bar. The bartender turns around and says “Good to see you Xavier Woods, what can…
How to tell if a $.99 clearance collectible is worth the investment If you’re a collector, you know there’s nothing like finding a good deal on a collectible. And when it comes to clearance racks, who could avoid taking a peak? We’ve all seen stories about once common items becoming…
