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Review: FIFA 19 (Sony PlayStation 4)

September 27, 2018

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Review by Nick H. FIFA 19 makes some incremental improvements on an already excellent soccer formula. Recent trends like the story mode return and all of the expected modes and on-field action are here. If you have taken a couple of years off from the series and have an itch…

Review: Defunct (Nintendo Switch)

September 27, 2018

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Review by Harvard L. Defunct, from newcomer, Freshly Squeezed, and published by Soedesco, is a momentum-based 3D platformer that’s all about getting through vast and varied levels as fast as possible. With a central mechanic about rolling down steep hills and a level design philosophy that explores elements of platforming,…

Review: Life Is Strange 2, Episode 1 – Roads (Sony PlayStation 4)

September 27, 2018

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Review by Lindsay M. I’ve re-written this paragraph about a dozen times, each one ending with Command + A + delete. I don’t know if there is a “right” way to talk about Life Is Strange 2, but I feel a heavy burden to do so regardless. The original Life…

Review: Stay (Nintendo Switch)

September 26, 2018

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Review by Harvard L. Imagine being the last lifeline for someone kidnapped – you’re only in contact with them through text message, and you’re hanging on to every last message not knowing how things would play out. It’s a position of high responsibility mixed with tense anxiety, and that’s the…

Review: Naruto to Boruto Shinobi Striker (PC)

September 26, 2018

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Review by Ginny W. Naruto is a bit of a household name the world over. Even someone who’s never watched the anime could probably identify a Naruto cosplayer in a crowded room. There’s something immediately arresting about the character; maybe it’s the distinctive outfit, or a certain catchphrase. Regardless of…

Review: NHL 19 (Sony PlayStation 4)

September 26, 2018

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Review by Nick H. There is no shortage of modes, features and excellent gameplay in NHL 19, but for veterans of the series the decision to buy or not usually boils down to whether or not there is enough ‘new’ to warrant their hard earned money. Last year that was…

DLC Review: Pinball FX3: Star War Pinball – Solo (Sony PlayStation 4)

September 25, 2018

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Review by Nick H. The Solo movie was not the major hit Disney was hoping for, but I figured there would still be a Pinball FX3 table to complement the previous Star Wars releases by Zen Studios. The good news is, regardless of what you thought of the movie, the…

On Metal Max and going all in on JRPGs

September 25, 2018

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Interview by Matt S. As a major entity, creating or publishing games in Japan and then exporting them to the west, Kadokawa Games is relatively new. Kadokawa itself has been around forever as one of the biggest Japanese media brands in history, and brands that fall within its group, such…

Review: Shadow of the Tomb Raider (Sony PlayStation 4)

September 25, 2018

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Review by Brad L. I’ve hold the most recent Tomb Raider reboot series in high regard. While the games are often compared to the Uncharted series, the Tomb Raider series has done a much better job of creating a sense of exploration and wonder, which I’ve found the Uncharted series…

Gadget review: Venom Power Pack and Stand for Nintendo Switch

September 25, 2018

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Review by Matt S. As much as I love my Nintendo Switch, there is one glaring issue with it when making use of its portability; that damn battery life. It barely lasts me a trip to and from my home to the city back in Australia, let alone when I…

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