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Hatsune Miku; The Book – the Kickstarter is now live

October 14, 2015

You may remember that last week I announced that I was participating in a Kickstarter, along with five other incredibly talented authors, in which we will be producing a series of books about works of art that have had a powerful and lasting impact on us. Other authors in our…

Review: Skyshine’s Bedlam (PC)

October 14, 2015

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The apocalypse has come and gone. Humans, cyborgs, mutants, and robots all now roam the wastelands vying for the scant remaing resources that exist outside of the lone remaining city. Hearing that a second civilization might actually exist, a pack of humans pile into a giant armored vehicle (the Dozer)…

NIS America is bringing The Witch and the Hundred Knight to PS4s across North America, Europe

October 14, 2015

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But this isn’t just any old version of The Witch and the Hundred Knight, it’s the Revival Edition! Matt, our very own editor-in-chief, enjoyed the original version on the PlayStation 3; he called it a niche JRPG that becomes an enjoyable take on a dark fairy tale after you put…

PC fans take note: Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3: V Generation is coming your way!

October 14, 2015

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Idea Factory’s Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth may be one of our favourite JRPG series based solely on the fact each game is a hilarious satirical look at the games industry. Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth3: V Generation was released earlier this year for PS Vita, but it is now ready to expand onto…

Review: The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 (Sony PlayStation 4)

October 13, 2015

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It was just another introduction. There’s a male voice, recounting the previous exploits of his comrades as they saved the world. A little detail here, a snarky remark there, all before finally coming to himself as he declares in a high pitch scream that he has no idea why he’s…

Review: Actual Sunlight (Sony PlayStation Vita)

October 13, 2015

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Games don’t have to be entertaining. It’s an idea that we continue to debate in some circles of the industry, but really, it shouldn’t be the subject of debate at all. Films don’t have to be entertaining. Many of the best films are emotionally crushing experiences that couldn’t be further…

Review: Ninja Pizza Girl (PC)

October 13, 2015

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“Everyone has an interesting story! You have an interesting story! Some random person on the street – they have an interesting story! So to be hearing the same stories over and over again [in games]… it gets dull!” I enjoyed listening to the developer commentary on Ninja Pizza Girl much…

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Hearts of Stone launch trailer showcases choice-based story

October 13, 2015

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I’m sure you remember The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s release earlier this year. It probably ate ate up dozens (hundreds?) of hours of your time. Prepare to return to it, though, as it has an expansion pack is out and the trailer certainly makes an impact. Related reading: Matt’s 4.5-star…

Your first look at Shin Megami Tensei IV Final

October 12, 2015

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Can we maybe get a translator in here, please? We are pumped for Atlus’ upcoming Shin Megami Tensei IV Final for the 3DS, but the trailer is all in Japanese! Shin Megami Tensei IV Final is the… well, the final chapter to Shin Megami Tensei IV. It is firmly a…

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October 12, 2015

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Star Wars: Battlefront, that isl In just over a month, just about every Star Wars fan on Earth will be getting their hands on a copy of DICE and EA’s upcoming game. Currently in beta testing, things seem to be moving along well enough that DICE has announced a season…

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