Video by Matt S. Sony has definitely changed its publishing and development focus over the last couple of years, going from a company taking on all kind of indie and niche stuff to go with its marquee titles to becoming almost entirely blockbuster-orientated. In this video I muse on the…
Read MoreVideo by Matt S. Dead or Alive (especially DoA Xtreme) has a certain reputation in the west. Enough so that Koei Tecmo opted to localise the most recent Dead or Alive Xtreme into English, but only release it in Asia, rather than risk the western response. The reason for that…
Read MoreVideo by Matt S. In the latest in my infrequent series looking at the hidden gems that either go unnoticed or forgotten, I look at Mystery Chronicle: One Way Heroics. This game manages to be both a classical roguelike Mystery Dungeon game from Spike Chunsoft, while doing things in an…
Read MoreVideo by Matt S. Utawarerumono is one of the most underappreciated properties out there. A gorgeous blend of Ainu (native Japanese) aesthetics and JRPG sensibilities, it’s a series that everyone should play if they like their games to be distinct and original. Utawarerumono Zan is the first spin-off for the…
Read MoreVideo by Pierre-Yves L. Remnant is a “Soulsborne”, but one with some significant differences to any of the other efforts in this “mini-genre” that we’ve seen previously. In this video, Pierre-Yves gives you a good look at what to expect from that game, and why it hooked him in good.…
Read MoreVideo by Matt S. Catherine is a brilliant game that offers a deep look at relationships, instability, sexuality and temptation. We all know that. But it’s also a game that is loaded with Christian imagery and themes, and coming from a Japanese studio, that in itself is fascinating. In this…
Read MoreVideo by Matt S. PLEASE NOTE: BECAUSE THIS IS AN IN-DEPTH LOOK INTO THE GAME’S THEMES, THERE ARE SPOILERS! I know this is an old game, but as it is a new release, it’s possible that there are people out there that will use this release to play FFVIII for…
Read MoreVideo by Matt S. Man of Medan is the latest narrative horror experience from the development team behind Until Dawn… and it’s a classy, smart, deeply enjoyable horror game. In this video I look at some of the qualities that make it such an enjoyable game – no plot spoilers,…
Read MoreVideo by Harvard L. Control is the latest from Remedy, the developer behind such high-premised stuff as Max Payne and Alan Wake. This one is different again… and in the best possible way. In this video, Harvard takes a look at some of the unique features of Control, and why…
Read MoreVideo by Matt S. Yet another round of Dead or Alive 6 costume DLC has landed with us, and this time around it’s beautiful, flowing summer dresses. These costumes actually really impressed me. From a technical and animation standpoint, skin-tight swimsuits and similar isn’t such a challenge. Getting a long…
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