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DDNet does Japan! Day #10: Museum/ gallery hopping

September 2, 2015

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Japan, and especially Tokyo, has such an incredible range of art galleries, zoos, museums and exhibitions that it’s a pity that the city doesn’t have the same reputation for “culture” as those in parts of Europe. Where people plan entire trips to see the galleries and museums of Paris, Moscow,…

Review: Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence (Sony PlayStation 4)

September 2, 2015

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While the strategy genre is not for everyone, those who enjoy delving into meaty campaigns, playing with lots of options and sinking in hundreds of hours into an expertly paced historical game should come away incredibly pleased with what Nobunaga’s Ambition: Sphere of Influence has to offer. While this type…

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September 2, 2015

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If the skateboarding games I’ve played throughout the past two decades are to believed, I am nothing less than a legend. I’ve skated next to the greats, I’ve mastered a long list of moves including everything from ollies and nollies to 360 inward heelflips and nollie FS 360 shuv its.…

Phoenix Wright 6 is confirmed and will see a Western release!

September 2, 2015

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While many of us Ace Attorney fans suffer the whims of the localization gods as we await news on The Adventures of Ryūnosuke Naruhodō, Famitsu – in a turnabout revelation – teased the existence of a sixth mainline entry. Related reading: Nick’s review of the Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Trilogy…

The first review of my book has hit the press, and…

September 1, 2015

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See, now I know how game developers feel. The anxious wait for reviews to start appearing after you know that the journalists are ploughing through something that you have spent years on and represents your very heart and soul. Hoping, praying, and begging any god that has ever been around…

Review: Volume (Sony PlayStation 4)

September 1, 2015

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Volume is a title willing to take some chances, and most of those risks pay off handsomely. The visual style is minimalist yet unique, the gameplay mechanics are interesting and the level design is solid. I do wish the story had been a bit more interesting, because at the end…

DDNet does Japan! Day #9: Time for another history lesson!

September 1, 2015

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As the second part of my little day trip out of Tokyo, I headed into Odawara city. There was a very simple reason for this: I badly – badly! – wanted to see Odawara castle. Related reading: The first part of the day’s history tour. Anyone who has played one…

Review: Beyond Eyes (Microsoft Xbox One)

September 1, 2015

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Imagine a world that contains nothing, a vast blank canvas that stretches further than any imagination could reach. It is a cold world without colour, emotion, or friendships. Beyond Eyes uses this empty world to represent Rae’s life experience, for Rae isn’t a typical heroine: she is a chid who…

North America is (finally) getting a regular-sized New Nintendo 3DS, and it’s adorable!

September 1, 2015

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The New 3DS XL has been out in North America for months now, but we have yet to see it’s smaller counterpart available without importing it… that is, until now! Nintendo has announced that on September 25 it will release a New Nintendo 3DS in it’s regular size. The New…

Crunchyroll finally coming to PlayStation in Australia

September 1, 2015

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Good news for Aussie anime fans who rely on the PlayStation to stream their entertainment: Crunchyroll is now available on your consoles! What does this mean for you? Near-seamless switching between playing games and watching your favourite anime titles. Related reading: Crunchyroll hits North American eShop for Nintendo Wii U.…

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