Category: DS
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Dragon Quest IX (DS)
Now that Ni No Kuni is finding success on charts on its Western release, perhaps it’s time to discuss the Japanese roleplaying game, the “JRPG”. While the genre enjoys immense popularity in Japan, it’s never been as popular over here, even with the odd exceptions of titles like Final Fantasy VII. Whereas Final Fantasy has…
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What I’ve been playing this summer (part II)
Alan Wake (Xbox 360) Alan Wake finally came out and for me, it was well worth the wait. Top of the line storytelling all through, with unparalleled pacing and cinematic conventions. Great setting, great writing, great characters and good gameplay. It could have used a bit more variety in the combat mechanics towards the end,…
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E3 2010
I went to my first Electronic Entertainment Expo this year. Los Angeles was loud, slow and relatively cold, with only the rioting Lakers fans generating some excitement outside of the show. I don’t much care for the city. We stayed in Santa Monica, which is a lot nicer, but the over one-hour transits on the…