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Indie Game of the Month Awards March 2022

Dawn of the Indies

April 6, 2022 - March was so full of excellent indie games that this month, I'm handing out an additional 2 awards so without further ado, let's get to it.
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Rune Factory 5: Material List

Locations for ore, grass, and fish and monster drops, too

April 1, 2022 - Do you find yourself wondering where to locate a certain item for a recipe? Well, I've gone through every single dungeon in Rune Factory 5 and documented all of the materials that I found; including ones that can be stolen or dropped from monsters.
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ESRB Introduces New Game Labels [April Fools]

Warnings for modern gamers

April 1, 2022 - This morning, the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) announced plans for a new line of labels that will begin appearing on video games in the near future. I sat down with ESRB spokesperson Michael Priestly to understand more.
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Rune Factory 5: Rigbarth Maze

Make bank with Orichalcum Ore

March 31, 2022 - Rune Factory 5 has a tough post-game dungeon that's an excellent resource for levelling up as well as making a ton of cash by mining the ores within. So, let's explore Rigbarth Maze after I explain just how to access this mysterious and rewarding dungeon.
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Rune Factory 5: Wanted Monster Locations Guide

Find, capture, and reap your rewards

March 23, 2022 - Wanted Monsters are a great way to get sweet rewards and SEED points so here's how to find every single one in Rune Factory 5.
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Rune Factory 5: Later-Game Tips

Silver, instant death, post-game directives, and how to change gender

March 23, 2022 - If you've been playing Rune Factory 5 for hours and feel like you've hit a wall, these tips will certainly help you get over that hurdle.
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Rune Factory 5: Finding and Growing Fruit

And how to get that dang orange

March 22, 2022 - If you're enjoying Rune Factory 5, learn how to grow grape, apple, orange, and twinkle trees to make the yummiest smoothies in town.
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Rune Factory 5: How to Capture and Recruit Monsters

Tame with hearts, skulls, and crosshairs

March 22, 2022 - The in-game descriptions for how to capture, recruit, and tame monsters aren't great in Rune Factory 5 as they can sometimes leave you wondering what you're doing wrong. But don't worry because I'm here to help!
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Rune Factory 5: Purchasing and Placing Furniture

Simple tips for home decor

March 22, 2022 - Purchasing furniture in Rune Factory 5 can be tricky if you're not used to the mechanics so let me describe the juicy details just for you.
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Rune Factory 5: Early-Game Tips

Things I wish I knew

March 22, 2022 - When first starting Rune Factory 5, it's easy to miss certain gameplay elements so I compiled some helpful tips to help you complete the first few hours. I have many more Rune Factory 5 walkthroughs in store so hang around if you'd like even more guidance.
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