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Like tactics RPGs? Like visual novels? Like otaku? You’re going to love Eiyuu Senki

May 6, 2014

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News by Matt S. Eiyuu Senki is being released in English for the first time, when Fruitbat Factory localises it for a simultaneous American and Europe release later on this year on the PlayStation 3. The game is billed as a mix between visual novel and tactics RPG, with over…

Review: Millennium: A New Hope (PC)

May 6, 2014

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Review by Pierre-Yves L. Millennium: A New Hope is the re-release of the first game of the Millennium series from Aldorlea. Released back in 2009 the reason we have this re-release is courtesy of a Greenlight through Valve’s Steam download platform. As previously mentioned when we reviewed another of Aldorlea’s…

Review: The Blackwell Epiphany (PC)

May 6, 2014

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Review by Pierre-Yves L. The Blackwell series started back in 2006 is a point and click paranormal murder mystery. In preparation for the final chapter of the series that has just been released I also played the first four. You could say I’m Blackwelled out. The series for the most…

Review: Mario Golf: World Tour (Nintendo 3DS)

May 6, 2014

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Review by Matt S. After the complete disappointment of Camelot’s Mario Tennis Open on the Nintendo 3DS, it’s nice to see that the team has taken the criticism on board and addressed the main structural complaints for its second shot at a Mario Sports title on the console. Mario Golf:…

Review: Towncraft (iPhone)

May 5, 2014

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Review by Sam M. Gameplay that is fuelled by creativity can often be a doubled edged sword. While creative players may flourish, those who prefer to kick back and follow a prescribed route through the game while mashing some buttons will struggle to find the most out of the experience…

Review: Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle (PlayStation 3)

May 5, 2014

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Review by Matt S. Fighting games based on anime franchises are a bit like film tie-in games; they can either offer something genuinely thrilling for fans of the franchise… or they can wind up being a nothing game living in the shadow of the genre’s finest, and failing to do…

Persona 4 goes for The Golden with new anime series

May 5, 2014

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News by Clark A. Persona 4: Golden is a game that our long-time readers will be familiar with, having scored a commendable 4/5 before going on to win our 2013 “Best Narrative” award. With that in mind, you can imagine our enthusiasm knowing the game is receiving an anime adaptation…

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May 5, 2014

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Article by Matt S. It can’t have been an easy task. Released to an overwhelmingly negative reception from both critics and consumers, Final Fantasy XIV was a train wreck for Square Enix; one that was potentially going to cause the hallowed franchise irreparable damage if it had been left to…

Freeware Focus: Leaf Me Alone (PC)

May 5, 2014

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Article by Chris I. Rewind back a few years and tell most anyone that indie games would be earning the same respect and attention as the biggest blockbusters, and they would most likely laugh in your face. Yet, the unthinkable happened and titles like Braid, Limbo, and Bastion are well-known…

Review: Agarest Generations of War Zero (PC)

May 4, 2014

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Review by Clark A. Agarest Generations of War Zero is something of a rarity on Steam. It’s one of the virtual platform’s few tactics-based JRPGs and it boasts a single player campaign length that trumps most, potentially leaking beyond the hundred hour mark. Lo and behold, it’s a terrific game…

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