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What’s the Sweet Spot for How Long a JRPG Should Be?
The ideal length of a JRPG can be a tricky balance to strike. A great JRPG story should feel epic and expansive, much like a sweeping fantasy novel or an engrossing TV show. However, it has to avoid...
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Review: Ys X: Nordics Isn’t Always Smooth Sailing
The Ys series is one where if you're into the games, you're really into it. It forgoes traditional JRPG conventions by having each game serve as an adventure in the life of protagonist Adol Christin,...
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Fairy Tail 2 Might Make You a Fan of the Series
I’ll admit right from the start: I have little to no experience with the Fairy Tail anime or manga. My only previous encounter with the series was playing a bit of the first game, which I found...
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I’ve Been Thinking About P.T. for 10 Years
I wasn’t a fan of Silent Hill in 2014. To be honest, I had never even touched one of the games in the series. But once I booted up P.T. on my PS4, long before I knew it had anything to do with the...
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Is There Romance in Ys X: Nordics?
Some players really like to have romance in their games. So, does Ys X: Nordics feature love interests or any romance? Ys X: Nordics might initially seem like it could feature a love story. Especially...
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Review: Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered Revives a Cult Classic
The original Shadows of the Damned is a true cult classic. It combined the eccentric style of Suda51 with the tight, horror-centric game design of Shinji Mikami. Released in 2011, the game blended...
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Resident Evil 7 Marked a Great Return to Horror
One of the most important things a long running series can do is evolve. Sometimes this is gradual, which Resident Evil successfully did. However, Resident Evil has also been known for wild massive...
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Pokémon Could Learn a Little From Games It Influenced
When you think about Pokemon, it’s easy to feel the nostalgia. For so many of us, the series holds a unique place in our childhoods. It’s a franchise that knows exactly how to keep itself alive....
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Pokemon TCG Pocket Os a Great Evolution of the Card Game
In the evolution of digital card games, sometimes less is more. Though similarly named, Pokemon TCG Pocket stands as a refreshing update to the Pokemon Trading Card Game. The new app effectively...
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Review: Flare Nuinui Quest Is a Simple, Fun Throwback
As someone who grew up loving retro platformers, from the classic Mega Man series to modern throwbacks like Shovel Knight and Azure Striker Gunvolt, I’m always eager to dive into games that celebrate...
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Dragon Age Nailed the ‘Epic’ in Epic Fantasy
When discussing games that embody the spirit of epic fantasy, Dragon Age stands as what I consider one of the best examples. Bioware’s series, beginning with Dragon Age: Origins in 2009, captured the...
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Who Are the Marvel Rivals Voice Actors?
The voice actors in Marvel Rivals stand out as one of the game’s most prominent features, showcasing an impressive lineup of accomplished performers. This star-studded cast includes both industry...
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Review: Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Brings Cult Classics...
I never really paid much attention to the Legacy of Kain series. It was one of those titles I knew about, but didn’t dive into, with a brief encounter with a Pizza Hut demo disc back in 1999 being the...
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Elden Ring: Night Reign Makes Me Nervous, but I Trust FromSoft
One of the biggest surprises at this year’s Game Awards was the announcement of Elden Ring: Night Reign. FromSoftware stunned fans by revealing a co-op-focused spin-off that deviates from the typical...
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I Want a Third Devil Survivor Game
The Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor series holds a unique place in the tactical RPG genre. It blends the intense strategy of grid-based combat with the moral complexity and alignment systems the...
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