Early next week, Theatrhythm Final Fantasy gets released for the 3DS. This charming little game is a rhythm and action game in the same vein as The Elite Beat Agents. It was created as part of Final Fantasys 25 year anniversary, and will be combining songs from across the entire series. It has been criticized…
In celebration of the Xbox release of Skyrim’s Dawnguard DLC, I thought I would tear into the game a bit. While this post will be very negative, it is important to remember that I actually quite enjoy Skyrim. I’ve played through it multiple times and have obtained a Platinum trophy on the PS3 for it.…
As you may have been able to tell based on the fact that I railed on the Gamespot review a couple of posts ago, I have been playing through Atelier Meruru, the latest game in the venerable Atelier series. Atelier Meruru is the final part of the “Arland” trilogy inside the greater Atelier series. The first…
Nintendo just announced that they are releasing a redesigned version of the 3DS called the 3DS XL. This is, of course, after months of saying they weren’t planning on redesigning the machine, including statements at E3, which seems like it would have been the better venue for such an announcement. Either way Nintendo is giving…
Today we are going to be looking at JRPGs (Japanese Role Playing Games) that have been overshadowed by much more popular games in their series. In huge series like Final Fantasy or Dragon Warrior, there is bound to be some serious fan favourites, and, as is often the case, much of the attention of gaming…
If you read video game reviews, no matter what the site or publication, you have read at least one you have disagreed with. Most of the time, these professional reviewers are not the ignorant fools that they get accused of being so often by commenters. Despite what many would like to believe, there are different…
Recently, I have been made aware of a game called Bibz, an indie game available for Xbox Live Arcade and the PC. Bibz is a totally non-profit game with all of the proceeds going to children in Ethiopia as part of Beyond The Orphanage. This made me think long and hard about the potential for…
“Innovation is dead” is a common call you hear from the more jaded consumers nowadays, and there is some truth to the statement. Every genre of video game from the lowliest puzzle game to the might MMO is full of genre tropes. In reality, it is these tropes that help us to define the genre…
This review is a long time coming, but E3 is a harsh mistress and she must be appeased. Dragon’s Dogma is the latest new IP (New series) from Capcom. As I mentioned in my demo impressions, when Capcom actually takes a chance on a new IP, gamers should take note. Capcom is notorious for playing…
Every year after E3 people ask the simple question of “who won E3?” Of course you can’t win a gaming convention, but the principle of highlighting the companies that really stepped up is one that I definitely value. Well, E3 2012 is over, internet and it is time to look at the winners and losers…
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