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Review: LittleBigPlanet 3 (Sony PlayStation 4)

November 24, 2014

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Review by Nick H. I admit I had my concerns when I saw that LittleBigPlanet 3 was being developed by a different team, Sumo Digital. There was a charm to the prior games that belied its surprisingly deep platforming mechanics and design options. I am happy to say that LittleBigPlanet…

Review: Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 (Sony PlayStation 4)

November 24, 2014

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Review by Matt S. When I was interviewing for my upcoming book (yes, that was a shameless plug, but it fits), one of the people I was interviewing with, who has extensive experience working in both the Japanese and western games industry said to me “western developers tend to focus…

Review: Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire (Nintendo 3DS)

November 24, 2014

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Review by Clark A. As much as the original releases of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire served as jumping-off points for players of the original Game Boy games following the franchise’s otherworldly popularity in the late 90s, the gemstone duo is recalled fondly nonetheless for its alterations of the series formula.…

Review: Rollers of the Realm (PC)

November 24, 2014

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Review by Harvard L. Rollers of the Realm is a pinball-RPG. Adding RPG elements to skill based gameplay can often lead to something that feels both weak and unfocused, with Destiny being a recent example, so I was more than wary upon hearing that developer Phantom Compass intended to add…

Review: LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham (Microsoft Xbox One)

November 23, 2014

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Review by Nick H. At first, this looks like almost any other Batman LEGO collaboration. The story gets off to a slow start, the world of bricks is dark and dreary and Batman is of course at the centre of things. It’s hardly innovative stuff. However, before long LEGO Batman…

Review: Hatsune Miku: Project Diva f 2nd (Sony PlayStation 3)

November 21, 2014

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Review by Matt S. The first Hatsune Miku: Project Diva f kickstarted a new obsession for me. I loved the game so much that I bought a load of Miku CDs and goods on my recent trip to Japan. I’ve even gone and purchased the Miku software, and if I…

Review: Senran Kagura Bon Appétit! (Sony PlayStation Vita)

November 21, 2014

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Review by Clark A. Senran Kagura is a franchise known for its busty women just as much as its frantic, fast-paced brawls. The series has raised many an eyebrow for reasons you can decipher within seconds of viewing just about any screenshot, but it has always struck me as being…

Review: Grand Theft Auto V (Sony PlayStation 4)

November 21, 2014

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Review by Nick H. Grand Theft Auto V is a title that, like The Last of Us Remastered, was ahead of its time. And because of this they are much more at home on the PlayStation 4, despite not having been initially designed with the current generation of consoles in…

Gadget Review: iHome iB14 FIT Earbuds

November 20, 2014

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Review by Nick H. Gaming-on-the-go. It goes hand-in-hand with audio-on-the-go as well. The iHome iB14 FIT Earbuds are not necessarily meant for gaming, but they can certainly be used in that capacity. They are more interested in hanging on during active travel or exercise, being very portable and sounding good.…

Review: Dragon Age: Inquisition (Sony PlayStation 4)

November 20, 2014

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Review by Matt S. I love genuine RPGs, of the kind developed by a studio with a passion for recreating the classic pen-and-paper Dungeons & Dragons experience. These kinds of projects are sadly rare now, as the industry has gradually moved towards more linear narrative storytelling and action-based gameplay, but…

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