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Review: The Legend of Legacy (Nintendo 3DS)

October 9, 2015

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The mere title of The Legend of Legacy implies grandeur. “Legend” refers to stories told generation after generation, while “legacy” represents the generations themselves. Needless to say, I came into this game expecting great things. The Legend of Legacy is a JRPG developed by Furyu, with a North American release…

The Friday Ten: Ten awesome anime opening themes

October 9, 2015

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An anime’s opening theme song sets the foundation for the act to follow. Whether it’s a catchy tune, strong lyrics, or an exceptionally good use of visuals, there are hundreds of ways to make an opening that really pops. Below are ten examples of the many shows that have weaseled…

Interview: Pencil Test Studio’s Mike Dietz on claymation, The Neverhood, and Armikrog

October 9, 2015

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There is just something about claymation that triggers memories of childhood; whether it was Bump in the Night or Gumby and Pokey, nearly everyone had at least one experience with the animation style. In 1996, Pencil Test Studios released a point-and-click adventure game titled The Neverhood, but it wasn’t a…

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October 9, 2015

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If you’re nervous about how the PC version of Fallout 4 will run due to the flawed titles of the past few months, you’re not alone. It’s a good time to talk system specs before you choose what version of the game to preorder ahead of it’s November 10 release,…

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October 8, 2015

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Elite: Dangerous is a mixed bag of great ideas but sometimes rough execution. But given that the end result is a technical, involving simulation game that provides almost limitless options and a genuine sandbox to explore around it, most people should be willing to forgive its more grating elements. The…

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October 8, 2015

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As a follow-up to this summer’s all bases loaded anime extravaganza, the fall season is a bit of a lull by comparison. In particular, those looking for those indispensable, self-contained 12 to 25 episode shows will have to dig through various ongoing shows and expansions of existing franchises. Then again,…

Review: NBA Live 16 (Sony PlayStation 4)

October 8, 2015

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NBA Live 16 shows signs that EA is improving with its patchiest sporting franchise. Considering the state of the series a couple of years ago, this is welcome news. However, there is still a ways to go before the series is ready to reclaim its place as champion.Things start off…

Microsoft announces Project X-Ray, transforms your living room into a holographic shooting range

October 7, 2015

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Like most boys who grew up watching films bulging with action heroes who wielded seismic pectorals to double-axe hammer arrogant aliens and mercenaries into an explosion of despair-submission, I received most of my formal education from Arnold Schwarzenegger. His lessons are numerous, large, and ubiquitous. And while Arnold’s most important…

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October 7, 2015

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After a week of obsessively immersing myself into my two most recent infatuations, Danganronpa: Ultra Despair Girls and World of Warships, I decided it was time for a little change in scenery. Undocking from the comfy mold of my posterior in the living room couch, I hopped on the train…

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October 7, 2015

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We all agree that child soldiers are a bad thing, correct? We all understand that basic human rights dictate that children should be kept free of the horrors of conflict, and we all look at what happens in places like, say, Africa and the Middle East, and react with horror…

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