Review: Final Fantasy Explorers (Nintendo 3DS)

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I’m actually surprised it has taken this long for Square Enix to come up with its own spin on the Monster Hunter franchise. Capcom’s behemoth has certainly been successful in creating an entirely new genre, in which players take on hulking beasts in highly strategic, complex, sustained battles. Titles such…

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Detective Pikachu is on the case!

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Imagine, if you will, the realistically rendered people of L.A. Noire replaced with the most recognizable Pokemon from the classic line-up. Now, add to that exaggerated elements from Sherlock Holmes and Sam & Max, and you’d probably reach the conclusion that is this game: Detective Pikachu. In the wonderful teaser…

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Review: The Delusions of Von Sottendorff and His Square Mind (Nintendo 3DS)

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I think we can almost all, on some level, identify with Baron Von Sottendorff: experiencing going stir-crazy when trapped inside our homes is common, and the Baron is no exception. The difference, however, is that the Baron is quite literally insane and believes he is legitimately trapped in a moving…

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Review: Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker (Nintendo 3DS)

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Atlus’ various Shin Megami Tensei spinoff series’ have always been good at using various JRPG traditions to frame social or political commentary. The two Digital Devil Saga games offered some deep insights into the role of religion in society, while Persona 4 was, in part, a deconstruction of the nostalgia…

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