Cutscenes are sneaky creatures. Really, who would expect to see zombies as an allegory for American soldiers in the happy-go-lucky PSP game, Z.H.P. Unlosing Ranger vs. Darkdeath Evilman?
Thursday, October 28, 2010 |
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The developers of Disgaea strike again with a level-grinding dungeon crawler that feels fresh and fun rather than a tiresome time sucker.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 |
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No objections to this week's Game Characters Who Tweet! Here's the verdict on the automated accounts of Phoenix Wright, Miles Edgeworth, and Maya Fey.
Thursday, October 21, 2010 |
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Sports fans would make excellent in-game RPG/MMO allies. But here's why Cleveland sports fans would be best to bring along on your next dungeon crawl.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 |
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Too much peace, love, and happiness in your Twitter feed? Following Kratos, Bayonetta, and Dante on Twitter will fix that up for you.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010 |
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Summer Wars isn't just a great movie -- it's an excellent representation of gaming culture.
Monday, October 11, 2010 |
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Tired of tweeting with real people? Then socialize with platforming stars Kirby, Sonic, and Donkey Kong (who has some advice for your love life) in the platforming edition of Game Characters Who Tweet!
Thursday, October 07, 2010 |
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From the humble Game Boy link cable to the 3DS's Crosspass system, Nintendo's handheld communications have always paralleled the development of phones & telecommunications.
Monday, October 04, 2010 |
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Pokémon Black and White finally fulfill a nostalgia that gamers born in the late ‘80s may find themselves missing -- a franchise that they not only grew up with, but one that grew up with them.
Sunday, September 26, 2010 |
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Level 5’s Professor Layton series has striking similarities to Pixar’s animated films. But could Level 5’s “Pixarness” be a key to the future of Japanese games making a comeback?
Thursday, September 23, 2010 |
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Capcom recruits Japanese celebrities to lend their clout to Okamiden’s marketing campaign. But will it be enough to ensure Okamiden’s commercial success?
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 |
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The God of War: Ghost of Sparta demo is available now for PlayStation Plus Members...but do you really need it? Here's why you already know everything you need to for this next installment of GOW.
Thursday, September 16, 2010 |
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Episode 63 of Mobcast discussed the lack of a unique voice in the gaming press. In (a somewhat late) response to this episode, I make a short list of non-games writers I'd like to see cover the industry, and then ask YOU to share your picks.
Thursday, August 05, 2010 |
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What do real-life farmers and virtual Farmville farmers have in common?
Friday, July 30, 2010 |
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The first Professor Layton movie came out on DVD in Japan this week! See how many Picarats this movie is worth in this English gentleman-worthy review. (Also, a rating of the main characters by their usefulness in the plot!)
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 |
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At this year's E3, we saw Kevin Butler, VP of Telling You What Your Living Room Looks Like.
Sunday, June 20, 2010 |
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While GoldenEye007 might not be the game that launched FPS multiplayer to its peak (COUGHHALOCOUGH), it was an oracle that screamed FPS multiplayer was naturally appealing and destined to be a perpetual success and completely changed the way we compete.
Friday, July 16, 2010 |
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LeBron James taught me one thing with his "decision" (aside from the fact that he’s heartless, greedy, and now officially a jerk): He and I would not play RPGs in the same manner.
Friday, July 09, 2010 |
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Know Your Role: He has (and needs) no introduction. The very negative space that is his backstory fleshes out his personality, or at the very least, my perceptions of him. Surely, Shadow of the Colossus’s nameless protagonist is one of the most mysterious and engaging videogame character I’ve ever played as.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 |
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Tired of tweeting with real people? Then socialize with video game characters from Bioshock, Red Dead Redemption, Metal Gear Solid, and Call of Duty instead. Discuss cardboard boxes with Snake, or listen to the thoughts of Little Sisters in this inaugural edition of Game Characters Who Tweet!
Saturday, June 12, 2010 |
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