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Meghan is a professional editor, unabashed word nerd and a writer for hire. Classically trained in the arts of AP Style, she is to editing as GladOS is to testing. Her updated website with contact info and past work is at www.meghanventura.com.
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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?
Sunday, October 31, 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.
Thursday, October 14, 2010 |
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Summer Wars isn't just a great movie -- it's an excellent representation of gaming culture.
Tuesday, October 12, 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.
Tuesday, October 05, 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.
Thursday, September 30, 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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"I don't know why I find this funny, but, in the first picture, I really like how the mustachioed man's head blocks out the "A" of Asteroids and it looks like he's playing "Steroids.""
Monday, October 18, 2010
"Wow, that first week is pretty crazy. RIP Clover. ;_;"
Sunday, October 17, 2010
"@Daniel Tsk tsk on the downloading. Region 2 DVD player ftw \(^o^)/ It is sad we're one of the last countries on the current release list ;_;"
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
"@Douglas Yes, .//hack has a similar plot, but is much, much less charming than Summer Wars. .//hack seems more oriented toward hardcore anime fans with its heavy amounts of lore (and is a chore to watch), while Summer Wars is something everyone can get into."
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
"1. Zelda: Link's Awakening DX
2. Pokemon Black/White
2. Pokemon Black/White
3. Lumines
4. Patapon
5. Raccetear
6. Brink
7. Shadow of the Colossus
8. Final Fantasy Tactics
9. Disgaea: HoD
10. Professor Layton
11. Animal Crossing
12. Half-Minute Hero
13. Phoenix Wright
14. Ys Seven
15. Persona
What a weird list ><"
Monday, October 04, 2010
"Just wondering where you're seeing the "American" spirit come in? I still see more Japanese influence than American in these designs. (especially the Power Ranger one — http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamen_Rider)
I'm totally digging this generation of Pokemon so far. It's the perfect blend of nostalgic and new.
Also, that blue Pokemon in the karate get-up is a huge pain to catch. I wasted 4 different Pokeballs on him ;_;"
Saturday, September 25, 2010
":o yup. Fixed!"
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
"Sorry to hear about your reviewing gig — it's sad, but gaming on the "other side" isn't is still very possible (just involves buying a lot more used copies and cleaning up during Steam sales ;) ).
My first review copy was Yoshi's Island Super Mario Advance 3 (GBA). It's my goal to get paid for another review in print before the medium completely crumbles."
Saturday, September 11, 2010
"So wait. Kirby eats a tomato, which summons a ghost, which eats HIM, which takes him to yarn world, where he becomes yarn AND more adorable than normal. I'm not quite sure I follow, but am OK with the results. ^^
I had to click through like 7 pages to find what system Bastion is for D: Giant Bomb says its for PC and consoles, which is still kinda vague. Anyways, I want to play it and/or at least want to write about it — looks pretty cool.
Also, you'll definitely want to buy Professor Layton and the Unwound Future. Easily my fave Layton game yet. :)"
Saturday, September 04, 2010
""Games are awesome. More people playing games is awesome. Game journalism should be about sharing, not about excluding. Many writers have yet to figure that out."
^^YESYESYES and exactly.
^^YESYESYES and exactly.
@Jason: How true. Games writing could use more copy editors. Like us :D"
Monday, August 30, 2010
"Rick, I thought I could trust you with my secret identity! D:
Very, very fun piece. I kind of hope it ends like Hot Fuzz."
Saturday, August 28, 2010
"HANDHELDS!!! My favorite kind of gaming! Love the topic. Hope I have time to write something D:"
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
