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Review: Bound By Flame (PlayStation 4)

May 12, 2014

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Review by Matt S. There’s a constant among games developed by indie outfit, Spiders; its games have heart. Works like Of Orcs and Men and Mars: War Logs are undeniably constrained by limited budgets, but the independence of the developer has meant that it has been free to build games…

First impressions: Ping Pong: The Animation (Anime)

May 12, 2014

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Anime review by Harvard L. Masaaki Yuasa is one of those directors whose name I know and whose vision I respect, but whose work I have never actually checked out properly. This is the man behind Kaiba and The Tatami Galaxy – anime which veers far towards the “art” side…

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May 12, 2014

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News by Chris I. Back in 2001, before there were plastic guitar peripherals and drum sets being hooked up to gaming consoles in mass, Harmonix delivered an explosive controller-based hit rhythm game that gained quite the cult following: Frequency. Even though it amassed strong critical acclaim, sells weren’t great. In…

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May 11, 2014

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Opinion by Harvard L. Much like the game itself, Kentucky Route Zero’s rather delayed third act popped up without warning a few days ago, beckoning players back into the surrealist underground highway. As if a well kept secret, hidden to all but those who look for it, Act III is…

Atelier Rorona Plus rated R18+ in Australia; I am angry

May 11, 2014

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Opinion by Matt S. It was brought to my attention today that the upcoming Atelier Rorona Plus has been rated R18+ for its release in Australia by the Classification Board. My thoughts? Morons. According to the Classification Board, the rating is because the game refers to sexual violence, as so therefore…

It’s time for the second DDNet Mario Golf championship!

May 11, 2014

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News by Matt S. Congratulations to DDNet reader, Cooper, who absolutely annilhiated everyone else last week with his brilliant score of -16 under par! It’s time for the second DDNet competition, and this time it’s on the Mountain Course. I know there’s a few requests for Wriggler’s Park, but I…

Review: Lumena: A No-Nonsense Rhythm Game (iPhone)

May 9, 2014

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Review by Chris I. If Terry Cavanagh’s retro rhythm game Super Hexagon was a NES title, Lumena: A No-Nonsense Rhythm Game would be its Game Boy Color younger sibling. Fans of electronica music and brutal difficulty levels take note, Elevate Entertainment will likely be the next developer to send iPhones…

Last chance! Win a copy of Strike Suit Zero here!

May 9, 2014

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Contest by Nick H. Strike Suit Zero is a lot of fun; you can read our review of it here. Furthermore, it’s another great little hidden gem for people with PlayStation 4s to enjoy. Thanks to the developers we have three download codes to give away for the game. All…

Anime Review: Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero

May 9, 2014

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Review by Matt S. Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero is not an anime you want to watch in public. We have rules about posting certain images on this website, but if you’re looking for a real representation of what this show is about, do a Google search with safe search…

BG News Wrap: 5/8/14

May 9, 2014

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Nintendo posts another big time loss as they announce their own riff on Skylanders, Techland’s Dying Light slips into 2015, and Activision merges Neversoft and Infinity Ward into one studio to rule them all. Nintendo misses financial forecast again, posts huge loss For the third year in a row, Nintendo…

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