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Aaron Dobbe, Nintendo, Review, Video Games

Freedom Planet Review (Wii U) [UPDATE]

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BEAUTIFUL

Update: We now have the final retail version of Freedom Planet, and after playing the campaign for another hour, I’m pleased to report that the critical bug that delayed the game appears to be fixed! Freedom Planet will release on Wii U on October 1st, 2015. Read on for our review.

Freedom Planet, the first effort from new studio GalaxyTrail, is a throwback character platformer that started life as a Sonic the Hedgehog fangame, but quickly grew into something much bigger. An original world, original characters, and original content were all created for the project, and the result was compelling enough to find success on Kickstarter. Now the game is coming to Wii U, but how does it hold up to the influx of other indie titles arriving on Nintendo’s platform? Continue reading Freedom Planet Review (Wii U) [UPDATE] →

Aaron Dobbe, Nintendo, Review, Video Games

Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX Review

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HELLO, 3DS

I love the convenience of digital console games nowadays. Not just because I rarely have to go to game stores anymore, but because the format has allowed major Japanese publishers to take greater risks on localizing niche titles that may or may not catch on. The Hatsune Miku: Project Diva series is just one of many examples – SEGA brought us Project Diva F as a digital-only release, but the success of the title prompted full-on physical releases of Project Diva F 2nd, and now, Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX. The diminutive digital diva has made her debut on the 3DS, but can this chibi-sized rhythm game keep time with the excellence of its predecessors? Continue reading Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai DX Review →

Editorial, Editorial Piece, Harry Loizides, Video Games

Five Indie Characters That Deserve Amiibo (And What They Can Do)

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With the recent announcement of a Shovel Knight amiibo, it almost seems logical to think that this can be a stepping stone for many more indie companies to gain some wonderful publicity. If Yacht Club and Shovel Knight can create and distribute an amiibo, what other franchises can join the amiibo-verse? Here’s five characters that I think should get the amiibo-treatment:

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Mike Bertrand, PlayStation, Podcast, Review

More Than The Score -16- Matt Reviews Galak-Z(oinks) on his Last Episode

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The end of an era is among us. Brian is back to join Matt for one last crazy ride guaranteed to be hotter than a jalapeño popper. You won’t wanna go to the bathroom after this one! The dynamic duo are joined by host Mike “The Greatest Internet Superstar Sensation of All-Time” Bertrand to discuss Matt’s thoughts on Galak-Z; the brutal Scooby-Doo space shooter we’ve all been waiting for. Lots of laughs, tears, and wise words of wisdom as one podcast ends while another begins. Plus some beautiful goodbye speeches you won’t want to miss! Now without further to do, strap yourselves in for More Than The Score Episode 16.

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Darius Purse, Editorial Piece, PlayStation, Video Games

How Sony Doubled Down on Gamer Choice in August

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With this current console generation, Sony has achieved much success by making the right choices.  Before the PlayStation 4 even launched, it was the choice not to implement any DRM policies, giving gamers the freedom to share their games how they wanted.  It was the choice to launch $100 cheaper than Microsoft and to emphasize games over multi-media that garnered much positive fanfare among hardcore gamers.The company realizes the power of making the right choices and in the month of August they are putting choice in gamers’ hands in two distinct ways.  Continue reading How Sony Doubled Down on Gamer Choice in August →