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September 30, 2014

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Contest by Matt S. Courtesy of NISA, we have a massive contest to give three lucky readers a double pack of games! Each pack of games includes a copy of Natural Doctrine, and Akiba’s Trip. What’s more, you’ll be able to pick your platform! You’ll be able to pick PlayStation…

DDNet does EGX: The full wrap

September 30, 2014

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Report by David W. EGX has been around in some form since 2008 as Eurogamer’s UK gaming showcase. With a steadily increasing attendance which reached 70,000 last year, its four day tenancy at Earls Court Exhibition makes it one of the biggest of its kind in the UK. Though it…

Manga Review: Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s Volume 1

September 29, 2014

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Review by Clark A. When Konami first unveiled the Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D’s anime back in 2008, it was promptly met by detractors with giggling, condescension, and thorough mockery. The franchise had gone from depicting the story of an ancient pharaoh regaining his memories in modern times to high school students studying…

Preview: Randal’s Monday (PC)

September 29, 2014

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Preview by Sam M. Randal’s Monday begins with a fellow called Randal celebrating with newly engaged Matt and Sally. As the night escalates, as does the bar tab, and Randal somehow ends up in possession of a magical ring, the same ring Matt was going to give to Sally. The…

Review: Destiny (Microsoft Xbox One)

September 29, 2014

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Review by Nick H. At a glance Destiny seems to check most of the boxes I was looking for from a game, with excellent visuals and tight shooting mechanics to go with some MMO/RPG elements to keep me coming back for more. It is difficult to view Destiny within a…

On Samurai Warriors and historical authenticity; why it deserves more credit for accuracy than it gets

September 28, 2014

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Feature by Matt S. There are many people that scoff at anyone suggesting that the Warriors games are historically accurate. After all, whether it’s Samurai Warriors, Dynasty Warriors, or one of the smaller Koei Tecmo franchises (Warriors: Legends of Troy or pseudo-Warriors title, Bladestorm, for instance), we’re talking about games…

The games of October… this should be scary good

September 26, 2014

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List by Jim S. Every month has big releases, but it only makes sense that in the Halloween month that they would look so good that it is frightening. Nintendo in particular gets to make a strong showing. Do not take that to mean that other consoles are getting neglected…

TGS Photos: The girls (and occasional guy) of Tokyo Game Show Part 3

September 26, 2014

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Photos by Matt S. Tokyo Game Show would certainly look different without its girls. The “booth babe” is a tradition all-but outlawed with most western game shows, but it’s alive and well in Japan, as you’ll see from the series of photo slideshows that we’ll do this week. The question…

TGS 2014: Hands-on with Final Fantasy Type-0 HD

September 26, 2014

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Impressions by Matt S. Final Fantasy Type-0 was a game I think most of us had given up on ever seeing in the west. A PSP title originally, Square Enix never saw the wisdom in localising that game, despite its status as an immediate fan favourite in its homeland of…

Gadget Review: Mionix Propus 380 Gaming Surface

September 25, 2014

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Review by Nick H. Mouse pads come in a lot of different shapes and sizes, but few really bring anything terribly new or innovative to the table. The Propus 380 is different than any other gaming surface I have used to date in that it is slicker, faster and more…

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