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Trails of Cold Steel II Plot Summary: Prologue
The legend continues
September 14, 2016 - The first Trails of Cold Steel took The Legend of Heroes series to a higher level with its incredible cast of characters, epic plot, and awesome JRPG gameplay. Now, part two is out so let's see what Rean and gang have been up to.
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Marvel Ultimate Alliance Bundle: A First-Timer's Perspective
Excelsior!
August 7, 2016 - Although Marvel Ultimate Alliance has been around for nearly a decade and found its way to plenty of consoles, I have never played it. Recently, I had the opportunity to enjoy the most recent iteration of the original and its sequel (thanks to Activision) so here's my take on these two cooperative hero-filled adventures.
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Hands-On We Happy Few: Toss Your Joy in the Bin
Surviving a drug-fueled dystopia
July 28, 2016 - Compulsion Games' We Happy Few has already established itself as a unique experience that has captured many gamers' imaginations. Now that I got to play through an early build of it, I'll outline what to expect from this very strange tale.
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TurboGrafx Is Finally Available on Wii U
Virtual Console expands its 16-bit library
July 15, 2016 - It's been a long time but now a few games from the highly underrated TurboGrafx-16 are ready to download on Wii U. So, prepare to push the "Run" button and add some retro awesomeness into your gaming diet.
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Mighty No. 9: Fine Play Achievement Guide
Tricky moves for a little robot
July 2, 2016 - Sometimes, achievements can be downright confusing. Mighty No. 9's Fine Play system is nifty, but figuring out exactly how to trigger them can be a huge pain in the butt. So, here's a convenient list that'll hopefully help you obtain them all.
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E3 2016 Highlights: The Aftermath
It's a great time to be a gamer
June 18, 2016 - E3 has already come and gone for the year so now's the time to recap what went down. There were a lot of games and new technology unveiled but hopefully this list will be enough to whet your appetite for what's to come.
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Metroidvania Games Review Roundup (Part 1)
I think we're gonna need a bigger map
June 14, 2016 - When it comes to addictive gameplay formulas, nothing beats a Metroidvania game. I've reviewed quite a lot of them in my career so here's my take on a few stand-out titles.
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Get Your Rage on with Furi
Prepare to test your mettle
May 28, 2016 - If the concept of intensely challenging one-on-one arena combat entices you then Furi's a game to keep on your radar. I recently played through a short demo so let's explore this grueling world and see if it puts up a fair fight.
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Bear and Penguin Play Chew Man Fu (Episode 1)
The Chums' delightful debut
May 25, 2016 - As we all know, bears and penguins love to play video games. In this new video series, we follow the adventures of a couple of chums who may not share the same tastes, but they definitely both love gaming.
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Grand Kingdom: A Fresh Take on Strategy RPGs
Finally, some genre innovation
May 10, 2016 - When it comes to JRPGs, you'd think that it's all been done before. However, Grand Kingdom is here to prove you wrong. With inventive tactical battles set in a wondrous world, get ready for one immersive strategic experience.
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