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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…

Come join our Mario Golf: World Tour championship!

May 4, 2014

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News by Matt S. Mario Golf: World Tour has just been released, and as anyone who has bought a copy will tell you, it’s the online play that’s most compelling. In addition to official championships by Nintendo itself it’s possible to set up custom tournaments for bragging rights and so…

Friday 10s; Ten of the finest arthouse games from the PS3/ Xbox 360/ Wii generation

May 2, 2014

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List by Matt S. Everyone likes a top-10 list. They’re a bit of fun, and always good for discussion. And so every so often we pull together a “top 10” list. These are here for fun and laughs – we’re not pretending that we’re the authority of good games taste…

Warriors to invade PCs for the first time in the west

May 2, 2014

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News by Matt S. The Dynasty Warriors franchise has been a mainstay on consoles for some time, and as any DDNet regular knows, we love the franchise. However, PC gamers have largely missed out on the franchise. It’s nice, but people who get hooked on it truly love it, so…

Review: Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl (Nintendo 3DS)

May 2, 2014

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Review by Matt S. Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl, is effectively an introduction to the Wizardry-style dungeon crawler RPG. It feels weird to write that, because it’s not actually an easy or straightforward game, but that is exactly what this game is. As a remake of the first Etrian…

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May 2, 2014

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News by Matt S. Every month, our good friend Anne over at Chic Pixel organises a community game along, where people are invited to play a game with a specific theme, and then jump on Twitter to chat about their experiences using a dedicated hashtag. This month it’s Metroidvania month,…

NIS America set to “recaptor” childhood magic with Cardcaptor Sakura on Blu-Ray and DVD

May 2, 2014

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News by Clark A. While NIS America has had its share of quirky releases recently, it appears the company isn’t neglecting mainstream works either as it made an announcement today regarding a certain celebrated card collector. She’s among anime’s most identifiable shoujo protagonists and certainly one who those born the nineties…

Review: Croixleur Sigma (PC)

May 1, 2014

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Review by Chris I. The gaming industry today is filled with a vast array of indie games, and they offer unique alternatives to major AAA releases. The recent indie movement has not only disrupted the industry, but has fundamentally changed it for the better, because now a talented development team…

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