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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…

Review: Sublevel Zero (PC)

October 12, 2015

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When I think of the roguelike genre, I think of dungeon crawling experiences. So it’s nice when a game breaks away from that expectation to offer something different. At its heart, Sublevel Zero is still very much a roguelike, but dressed up as a science fiction shooter by way of…

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October 12, 2015

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I know I’m critical of modern shooters, but I’m actually quite a fan of the classics. Back in the day I played the likes of Doom, Heretic, Quake and Goldeneye as much as anyone, so games that tap into that era appeal to me a great deal more than the…

Review: Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below (Sony PlayStation 4)

October 12, 2015

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Over and over again the developers behind Dragon Quest Heroes insisted that the game wasn’t a Warriors game. Despite all the screenshots showing a game that looked like it was following the same path that One Piece Warriors and Hyrule Warriors did for their respective franchises, Square Enix was adamant…

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