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Review: Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires’ Conspiracy – Deluxe Edition (Nintendo Switch)

November 13, 2019

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Review by Matt S. My experience with Layton’s Mystery Journey was soured very early on, thanks to a “puzzle” that demonstrated that finally, after over a decade of offering a delectable blend of point-and-click adventure and puzzle book-style gameplay, the series was running out of steam. It picks up from…

A Japanese TV show you absolutely must watch: Midnight Diner: Tokyo Stories

November 13, 2019

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Television by Matt S. A second season to one of the best hidden gems on Netflix landed fairly recently. I missed that release, whenever it was (perhaps I was in Japan at the time), but after noticing that it was there a couple of nights ago, I’ve since binged the…

On the new Sonic trailer and why we need to stop “fixing” art

November 12, 2019

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Opinion by Matt S. A fair few months ago, a trailer for the upcoming Sonic film was released… and it looked terrible. So terrible, in fact, that the entire Internet seemed to blow up at the creators, who rapidly announced that they were going to go right back to the…

Review: Groove Coaster: Wai Wai Party! (Nintendo Switch)

November 12, 2019

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Review by Matt S. I do love my rhythm games. I also love my digital people – Hatsune Miku and IA and all the rest. Bringing together one of the best rhythm games in recent history (Groove Coaster) with my favourite digital people should have been a knock out of…

Gadget review: Stealth XP-Warrior headset

November 12, 2019

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Gadget review by Matt S. Putting aside my intense distaste for the camouflage aesthetic (unless you’re actively looking to hide from enemy combatants, you don’t need to look like a soldier), the Stealth XP-Warrior headset has really impressed me. For a budget headset it offers both clear sound and an…

Video: Harvard Let’s Plays: Natural Doctrine

November 11, 2019

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Video by Harvard L. It was one of the earliest Japanese games released on the PlayStation 4, and one very tough tactics RPG for a lot of people to get into. A very complex tactical system opened itself up for some great strategic gameplay, but you have to get a…

Video: Dead Or Alive 6 DLC Update: Marie Rose is sexier than ever

November 11, 2019

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Video by Matt S. It has been a while since I’ve had the opportunity to dip back into Dead or Alive 6, but with a new season pass, character, and plenty more costumes I felt it was past time for another look at my favourite fighting game. Related reading: My…

Review: Tokyo Dark: Remembrance (Nintendo Switch)

November 11, 2019

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Review by Matt S. Cherrymochi is a Japanese development company with a unique distinction – most of the team are westerners, drawn from the UK, Europe and America, but all of them have extensive experience living and working in Japan. It’s rare that a game can be truly Japanese –…

Review: Incredible Mandy (Nintendo Switch)

November 11, 2019

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Review by Harvard L. The premise of Incredible Mandy is simple enough – it’s a 3D puzzle platformer with particular emphasis on the puzzle side of things. It comes published by Circle Entertainment and developed by developed by Chinese studio Dotoyou Games, which also made the very charming Koi. Incredible…

Video: The Outer Worlds: It’s good fun!

November 8, 2019

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Video by Matt S. The Outer Worlds is the latest big western RPG. This time it comes to us from Obsidian, and there was clearly a lot of love poured into the making of this one. It’s got good energy, a gorgeous art style, and some excellent combat. It’s not…

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