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Jordan is a writer, specializing in fiction and entertainment journalism.

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD Rated M

Jump Festa 2014 took place in Tokyo over the weekend, and Square Enix showcased a new trailer for Final Fantasy Type-0 HD revealing a little surprise for many fans of the series.

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Achievements: What We Need to Have Fun

In 2002, streamlined video game achievement systems were first introduced and welcomed as the beginning of the newest innovations. Questions of a game’s trophy or achievement support feel age old (in fact, exclusive to a previous generation), so much so that today, we live with the expectation that our purchases will always supply those little indicators of success. Whether you’re the achievement fanatic or trophy contrarian, these imaginary awards are, more than ever, an unavoidable part of the entire gaming experience.

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Kojima Wants The Phantom Pain to Become a Classic

After sweeping up at the PlayStation Awards, winning one of each available award, Hideo Kojima spoke a little about his hopes for Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain.

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The Last of Us’ Art Director Joins Crystal Dynamics

You may know Nate Wells as the Art Director for BioShock and The Last of Us. Now, he’s working for Crystal Dynamics, most notably the developer working on Rise of the Tomb Raider.

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Game of Thrones: Iron From Ice Review

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Ever since their massive success with The Walking Dead: Season One and Season Two, Telltale Games has become widely known for games that focus on story and the player’s freedom to mold it. More than a complex control scheme, Telltale’s games depend on the choices you make and the alliances you form with other characters. Pouring through the details of the game’s dialogue trees and exploring the world with a keen eye can mean the difference between life and death for a friend, success or failure in pursuit of your goals. The HBO series, Game of Thrones, finds itself quite at home in such a frame.

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PlayStation Plus Freebies for December 2014

If you’re a PlayStation Plus subscriber, then you’ll be interested to see what December adds to the Instant Game Collection.

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