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Celebrating a mechanic from Double Dragon on the NES that I miss but has evolved in a lot of games today.

Eternal Sonata is such beautiful game that is really hard to hate even for those not really into JRPGs. In my case, this game holds some annoying nuisances that have kept it in my backlog of unfinished games for way too long; here’s why.

Like the title says these are my favorite video game soundtracks of all time.

Divisive without good reason and flexible beyond what we've seen, first-person shooters are diverse gaming experiences with room to grow.

We all have a game genre that we completely yield to, one that fully absorbs us and forces us to commit. What is that for you?

This week's Reviews Spotlight features Chrono Cross, L.A. Noire, Saints Row: The Third, and more.

Bethesda, you have a problem. But we're not here to judge you, only help you find the freedom and immersion we all desire. It's time to quit cold turkey, no more fast-travel and no more shops. What follows is your five deadly sins against immersion.

Our latest Bitmob Featured Community Writer is Jonathan Oyama. Check out his articles on Final Fantasy 13, socialization in games, the history of the fighting-game story, and more.

To the Moon is a new indie game by Ken Gao featuring breathtaking aesthetics and a truly thought-provoking story. In this interview, I ask Gao about his new game, its inspirations, and the lack of hair gel vendors in most JRPGs.

Breakups are never easy. My recent fling with Tactics Ogre: Let us Cling Together rekindled my passion for the JRPG (my “ex”). But it also reminded me why I dumped her in the first place.

News Blips for Friday, September 16, 2011: This content-less Resident Evil 6 trailer isn't real; Epic's Cliff Bleszinski hates haters who hate his game; El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron Android Version is El Shaddai for your phone; and more.

Are you a cost-conscious game player? Take advantage of these tips, so you can keep more money in your pocket and more discs in your trays.

A boy, a snake, and a console or two.

Introducing a 26-year-old freelance writer from Southern California. Jonathan is still hoping for his big break writing anything other than hair removal articles.

A proper introduction to Jason Lomberg: Bitmob editor, Phillies/Eagles fan, and all around great guy. Yes, ladies, he's single.

In the latest Bitmob Roundtable, four Bitmobbers discuss the state of the JRPG genre and whether things are as bleak as they appear.

Can you match these insane ESRB content descriptions with their corresponding games?

The Xbox Live Arcade will be graced with a lot of great games soon. This was a tough choice, but the best at E3 remained a tie between From Dust and Bastion...here's why.

Ever wonder what the world's favorite video game would be? So did new website unikGamer. Help the Bitmob community by making your own list.

Chris Melissinos, curator of the Smithsonian's The Art of Video Games, talks about the upcoming exhibition, its public voting process, and the evolution of gaming.