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GAME REVIEW | 'Maid of Sker' Uses Sound to Bring On the Scares

Hamsterman2049 — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 16:17:04 +0000

Sound is one of the most crucial aspects of any horror experience. Games use sound to great effect by ramping up the tension using the music and sound effects. Since the player inhabits the body of the protagonist while playing a horror game, every creak […]

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COMIC REVIEW | "The Weirn Books" - Volume One

kingbabyduck — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 11:00:31 +0000

For the last decade, author Svetlana Chmakova has been churning out tales of magic and mystery through her Nightschool series. Within this realm rests the weirns, a special kind of witch that has a spectral known as an Astral. With her new series The Weirn […]

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GAME REVIEW | Returning to the Madness of Third & Fourth "Saints Row" Adventures

kingbabyduck — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 11:00:52 +0000

There was a time when Saints Row was considered a knockoff of the Grand Theft Auto series. It had its charms, but it lacked a certain originality. When the second one arrived, developers Volition decided to slowly let the crazy leak out of its hard […]

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GAME REVIEW | Half-Genie Hero Returns in Glorious "Seven Sirens" Adventure

kingbabyduck — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 11:00:08 +0000

With a little dance and a touch of magic, WayForward’s favorite gal Shantae can take on any adversary she faces. Since her creation, the half-genie hero has faced off against ghost pirates, sea-faring creatures, and an annoying red octopus who whines about his lack of […]

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GAME REVIEW | Years Later, "Yakuza" Shines Brighter Via Remastered Collection

kingbabyduck — Thu, 28 May 2020 11:00:26 +0000

Let me make this absolutely clear: if you own a PlayStation 4, then you have zero excuse to not dive into the world of SEGA’s Yakuza. For the past couple of years, the world of Kiryu Kazuma and the Dojima Clan has been sprinkling new […]

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GAME REVIEW | A "Mega Mix" Worthy of Hatsune Miku’s Milestone

kingbabyduck — Thu, 21 May 2020 10:00:05 +0000

Hatsune Miku can be a cruel mistress sometimes. While there’s no doubt of her adorable attitude when she’s behind the mic or on the dance floor, it’s in the video game realm where her sadist intentions are in full swing. For ten years, her Project […]

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GAME REVIEW | Killing Undead Nazis On The Go In "Zombie Army Trilogy"

kingbabyduck — Wed, 06 May 2020 11:00:24 +0000

Rebellion knows how to keep its players on their toes. Their Sniper Elite series taught us about the art of precision, giving off a more realistic approach to wartime battles. Of course, Rebellion would want to get a slice of that fast-paced action that most […]

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GAME REVIEW | Bullet Hell Silliness Via "Cat Girl Without Salad"

kingbabyduck — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:00:41 +0000

Can an April Fool’s joke go way too far? In life, perhaps. But within the realm of video games, the goofiest of concepts can lead to a good time. Such is the case with WayForward’s Cat Girl Without Salad, which first sprung to life in […]

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GAME REVIEW | Fourth "Disaster Report" A Sluggish Dated Journey

kingbabyduck — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:00:38 +0000

I often don’t take pleasure in having to place a heavily flawed video games in the spotlight, especially ones with a lot of potential. It’s been years since the Disaster Report franchise graced us with its presence, with it being well over a decade since […]

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GAME REVIEW | "Half Past Fate" A Cute Nod To Classic Adventure Titles

kingbabyduck — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 11:00:59 +0000

I enjoy a good romantic comedy here and there, whether it stars Tom Hanks, Hugh Grant, or even some up-and-coming no-named actor. There’s a genuine sweetness that can be found in movies like Love Actually, Sleepless in Seattle, and When Harry Met Sally. Bringing that […]

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GAME REVIEW | Beauty & Mystery Await In Virtual "Paper Beast"

kingbabyduck — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 11:00:53 +0000

“This is not a simulation.” These words stared at me near the start of Paper Beast’s third chapter. On one hand, it’s a lie, seeing as this is a video game. And yet, on the other hand, there are moments in Pixel Reef’s debut title […]

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GAME REVIEW | Defying Package Etiquette In "Totally Reliable Delivery Service"

kingbabyduck — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 11:00:44 +0000

Fun is the thing we need most in this world. As we find ourselves cooped up in our homes while practicing social distancing, the necessity of enjoying one’s times is the sole thing keeping everyone from going stir crazy. Video games serve as a great […]

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GAME REVIEW | "Kunio-kun" Gets Complete Treatment Alongside "Double Dragon"

kingbabyduck — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:00:03 +0000

They say patience is virtue, and no one knows that quite like the Western fanbase of the Kunio-kun franchise. For decades, Kunio’s adventures in US have been slightly under par compared to what Japan was given, with only four of his 15 NES-era titles reaching […]

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GAME REVIEW | Bringing Glory After One's Demise In "Hero must die. again"

kingbabyduck — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 11:00:14 +0000

Every fallen hero deserves a chance to finish their goals. Whether it’s a death that resulted in victory or defeat, the bravest of warriors always should be given the opportunity to arrange their final wishes and tasks. Game designer Shoji Masuda agreed, as his Japan-exclusive […]

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GAME REVIEW | Taking The Fight To Estalucia In "Granblue Fantasy: Versus"

kingbabyduck — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 11:00:35 +0000

Granblue Fantasy may not have as vast of a universe as another certain franchise with “fantasy” in its title, but it does deliver a lot of great characters, stories, and exciting fights. So when it came time for Cygames to expand on its world by […]

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GAME REVIEW | "Space Channel 5" Grooves Back Via The Virtual World

kingbabyduck — Wed, 11 Mar 2020 11:00:15 +0000

Space Channel 5 had a hell of a following back in the Dreamcast era. The dancing rhythm game grabbed the attention of many players and big names, including a certain King of Pop that would go on to guest-star in the second title. But when […]

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PAX EAST 2020 | "FUSER"

kingbabyduck — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 21:00:54 +0000

Harmonix are the kings of rhythm video games. From Guitar Hero and Rock Band to Amplitude and Dance Central, the Boston-based game developers are known for bringing the right kind of groove to the digital world. Now, after taking a breather with a couple of […]

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PAX EAST 2020 | "The Artful Escape"

kingbabyduck — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 19:00:39 +0000

Rock ‘n’ roll is a powerful tool. It can create & destroy worlds, reveal hidden identities & mask new personas, and become the soundtracks of our lives. Annapurna Interactive knows the power of music in general, after last year’s fantastic Sayonara Wild Hearts. This year, […]

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PAX EAST 2020 | "Red Wings: Aces of the Sky"

kingbabyduck — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 17:00:19 +0000

It’s been nearly a decade since Snoopy Flying Ace came out, the last great dogfighting game I went hands-on with. All In Games must’ve noticed this lack of classic planes battling to the death within the digital realm. Thankfully, they had a solution to this: […]

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PAX EAST 2020 | "No Straight Roads"

kingbabyduck — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:00:43 +0000

Sometimes rock and EDM can see eye-to-eye, but in rare cases they fight to the musical death to see who reigns supreme. Malaysian developer Metronomik appears to be on the Team Rock side of things, as evident by its upcoming third-person adventure game No Straight […]

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PAX EAST 2020 | "Maneater"

kingbabyduck — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 21:00:33 +0000

We finally have the perfect shark simulator. Okay, perhaps “simulator” isn’t the best word to use, as it’s more of a pure fantasy. Tripwire Interactive’s Maneater gives you the chance to act like the most badass shark around, causing carnage wherever it swims. At PAX […]

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PAX EAST 2020 | "Sometimes Always Monsters"

kingbabyduck — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 19:00:14 +0000

Well this is a first! In all of my years at PAX East — even ever since its beginning back in 2010 when it was held at the Hynes Convention Center — I’ve never demoed the end of a game. Vagabond Dog offered the opportunity […]

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PAX EAST 2020 | "Onsen Master"

kingbabyduck — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 17:00:37 +0000

Have you ever wanted to experience what Chihiro went through while working in a bathhouse in Spirited Away? Onsen Master, an upcoming hot spring organizer, gives you the chance to learn the ropes and make customers happy. However, as one can expect with these sorts […]

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PAX EAST 2020 | "LAKE"

kingbabyduck — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 15:00:15 +0000

One of my favorite genres in anime is the iyashikei, a kind of show that soothes the soul rather than excites it. At the Whitethorn Digital booth, a new video game from Gamious aims to deliver a feeling similar to that a series like Non […]

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PAX EAST 2020 | "RAWMEN"

kingbabyduck — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 23:00:20 +0000

“Gee, Splatoon’s a great game. But do you know what would make it better?! Instead of squid kids spraying ink, it’s naked sumo-sized dudes throwing pasta at one another!” - guy who created RAWMEN...probably On the surface, it’s easy to see the influence Splatoon had […]

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