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A Break from AAA Average Triple-A titles habitually exhibit technical prowess, flaunting the capabilities of cutting-edge hardware. But sporadically, they can feel a bit empty, seemingly conceptualized by a battalion of marketing folk rather than ...

Has it really been a decade since Platinum Games blessed us with a double-header of frantic action? This week’s release of Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle is here to commemorate the thrills found in ...

Persistence of the Dead Nearly every movie, television show, comic, and video game depicts the undead as indefatigably resilient. Typically, only severe head trauma puts a stop to their shambling. Rebellion’s Zombie Nazi Army series ...

Custodian of the Cosmos Often, games catapult us to prestigious societal ranks. Whether we’re tearing across asphalt in exotic sportscars or stepping into the luxurious loafers of a Yakuza boss, our recreations often allow us ...

When Stars Collide One dependable formula for success unites personalities from multiple properties. From Super Smash Bros., Project X Zone, Marvel vs. Capcom, to the Mario & Sonic series, game crossovers allow beloved characters to ...

Come for the Jokes, Stay for the Drama 2018’s Chuusotsu! 1st Graduation: Time After Time had plenty of laughable and even lightly lewd moments, but it also offered a healthy dose of social commentary. In ...

With the physical release of The Yakuza Remastered Collection, PlayStation 4 owners get to catch up on Kazuma Kiryu’s life adventures, while Switch owners get a chance to enjoy Thronebreaker, a standalone spin-off of from ...

An Encouraging First Impression Like many Compile Heart titles, Arc of Alchemist’s introduction is filled with quaint charms. Accompanying the swells of an orchestrated soundtrack, still images and narration summarize the childhood of Quinn Bravesford. ...

A Tale of Two Masks Recently, we covered Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception, giving the game a positive review, despite a substantial caveat. Screenshots made the game look like a strategy role-playing game, divulging the type ...

Not Everyone Will Like This Odd Couple Most gamers aren’t going to like the Hero & Witch series. Unlike most contemporary efforts that flaunt intricate storylines, modern game mechanics, or cutting-edge visuals, the series has ...