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If you’re new to the genre of Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs), you might feel overwhelmed by the sheer variety and complexity of these games. But don’t worry, the genre is much easier to get going than you might realise. Here are some quick tips for getting going for the first time. 1. Choose a game that suits your preferences and…
In the realm of video games, characters serve as the vibrant heart of immersive storytelling, capturing our hearts and imaginations with their diverse traits and qualities. Among these characters, certain individuals stand out for their striking beauty, embodying not only visual aesthetics but also depth of character and cultural resonance.…
Smile For Me first launched for PC via Steam in May 2019,…
There are no shortage of Metroidvanias out there, but that doesn’t stop…
If you’re new to the genre of Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs), you might feel overwhelmed by the sheer variety and complexity of these games. But don’t worry, the genre is much easier to get going than you might realise. Here are some quick tips for getting going for the first…
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In the realm of video games, characters serve as the vibrant heart of immersive storytelling, capturing our hearts and imaginations with their diverse traits and qualities. Among these characters, certain individuals stand out for their striking beauty, embodying not only visual aesthetics but also depth of character and cultural resonance.…
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Smile For Me first launched for PC via Steam in May 2019, and it’s now set to arrive on consoles in Spring 2023 (Autumn 2023, for us in the southern hemisphere), as announced by Serenity Forge and Limbo Lane. Assuming you’re not terrified by clowns, this could be a great…
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There are no shortage of Metroidvanias out there, but that doesn’t stop us from getting excited when a good-looking one comes along. Afterimage is a good-looking Metroidvania, in development by Aurogon Shanghai and to be published by Modus Games, and now we have a release date for it. Set in…
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Get ready for a magical and heart-warming puzzle adventure with Tin Hearts, the latest game from publisher Wired Productions and developer Rogue Sun. This is a game about a group of sentient tin soldiers as they journey through a magical toy-filled world, and it is promising a lot. Filled with…
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For many years now Vanillaware has been one of the rare mid-sized developers that has been able to ply its trade with complete creative independence. Given that this has resulted in masterpieces like 13 Sentinels, it is a good thing that the company hasn’t been gobbled up or gone bust.…
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The Legend of Heroes series certainly has its fans – big, bigtime fans – who are certainly loyal to the series. For everyone else, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to get on board with the series, as they all tend to feed into one another, and that’s certainly the case with…
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Oh, bread. One of the greatest foods of all time. There’s a reason we have a saying “better than sliced bread.” It’s because very few things are. And with that as background, the exciting news today is that Born of Bread, a bread-themed RPG, is coming soon. Developed by WildArts,…
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Bliss Brain a recently founded Japanese video game development studio, has partnered with ININ and Strictly Limited to prepare a real treat for Wonder Boy fans. The Wonder Boy series has long been regarded for being one of the better platformer series out there – and one that puts relatively…
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It was just a few months ago that Octopath Traveler II was announced via a Nintendo Direct, and now, as its projected release date early next year comes ever closer, we’ve been given a brand-new trailer to highlight two very special characters in the game. Octopath Traveler II features the…
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