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REVIEW: Enslaved Odyssey to the West

Enslaved: Odyssey to the West is a game developed by Ninja Theory, and published by Namco Bandai. It is available for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. It is a less than mediocre game and clearly intended for a ‘casual’

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REVIEW: Enslaved Odyssey to the West

Enslaved: Odyssey to the West is a game developed by Ninja Theory, and published by Namco Bandai. It is available for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3. It is a less than mediocre game and clearly intended for a ‘casual’

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Metroids Are Real

I’m not just saying this because I’m such a huge Metroid fan that I’ve become delusional about it’s fictional nature. I shit you not: Metroids exist. Tip of the hat to The Kartel, but we here at Nightmare Mode have

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Metroids Are Real

I’m not just saying this because I’m such a huge Metroid fan that I’ve become delusional about it’s fictional nature. I shit you not: Metroids exist. Tip of the hat to The Kartel, but we here at Nightmare Mode have

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Final Fantasy XIV Trailer from TGS 2010: Orgy of Wow

Setting aside personal opinions regarding the last handful of titles in the Final Fantasy series as well as the direction the series has taken since the Square-Enix merger, I boldly endorse Final Fantasy XIV.  The second incarnation of an FFMMO

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Final Fantasy XIV Trailer from TGS 2010: Orgy of Wow

Setting aside personal opinions regarding the last handful of titles in the Final Fantasy series as well as the direction the series has taken since the Square-Enix merger, I boldly endorse Final Fantasy XIV.  The second incarnation of an FFMMO

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Morrigan Returns: Dragon Age Witch Hunt DLC Review

Oh yes, Morrigan returns. But you have to hunt her down first. After playing the DLC over twice and starting it for a third time, it’s time to write a bit on the thing. I’m a huge, huge, Dragon Age

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Morrigan Returns: Dragon Age Witch Hunt DLC Review

Oh yes, Morrigan returns. But you have to hunt her down first. After playing the DLC over twice and starting it for a third time, it’s time to write a bit on the thing. I’m a huge, huge, Dragon Age

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Politicians enter Medal of Honor fray

Liam Fox, the UK Secretary of Defense, is encouraging retailers not to stock the new Medal of Honor title, a game in which you can kill UK Soldiers while playing as a member of the Taliban. I’ve gotta say I’m

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Politicians enter Medal of Honor fray

Liam Fox, the UK Secretary of Defense, is encouraging retailers not to stock the new Medal of Honor title, a game in which you can kill UK Soldiers while playing as a member of the Taliban. I’ve gotta say I’m

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Dragon Age: Golems of Amgarrak DLC

Is it challenging? Bioware says it was made for the experienced player. I finished Golems of Amgarrak up on Wednesday night. It is an easy 90 minute adventure. How easy? Well, any veteran Dragon Age player might be disappointed. Here’s

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Dragon Age: Golems of Amgarrak DLC

Is it challenging? Bioware says it was made for the experienced player. I finished Golems of Amgarrak up on Wednesday night. It is an easy 90 minute adventure. How easy? Well, any veteran Dragon Age player might be disappointed. Here’s

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You need to drop everything right now and buy Limbo

Yes really, drop whatever game you’re playing right now, and go get Limbo on XBox Live Arcade. If you’re complaining about the $15 price tag, or aren’t sure, let me tell you something. Limbo is worth every penny. Less than

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You need to drop everything right now and buy Limbo

Yes really, drop whatever game you’re playing right now, and go get Limbo on XBox Live Arcade. If you’re complaining about the $15 price tag, or aren’t sure, let me tell you something. Limbo is worth every penny. Less than

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"No, YOU Suck!"

A feature at Nightmare Mode in which two brave warriors are pitted against each other in a battle to the death: this is point/counterpoint! Today’s subject: the ability to toggle permadeath in the newest Fire Emblem game. Contestants: Graham and

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"No, YOU Suck!"

A feature at Nightmare Mode in which two brave warriors are pitted against each other in a battle to the death: this is point/counterpoint! Today’s subject: the ability to toggle permadeath in the newest Fire Emblem game. Contestants: Graham and

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Dragon Age Nightmare Mode Strategy Guide: Archer Class

This post is a part of an ongoing feature here at Nightmare Mode to provide you with an expert’s strategy guide on playing Dragon Age. (Disclaimer: this is a very long strat guide as this class has more complexity weaved

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Dragon Age Nightmare Mode Strategy Guide: Archer Class

This post is a part of an ongoing feature here at Nightmare Mode to provide you with an expert’s strategy guide on playing Dragon Age. (Disclaimer: this is a very long strat guide as this class has more complexity weaved

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Let's Reinvent The Wheel, By Destroying It

Dragon Age 2 details have been released, one being that DA2 will use the same “conversation wheel” that Mass Effect uses. I was excited for DA2 when it was announced, really excited. This news, however, put a bit of damper

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Let's Reinvent The Wheel, By Destroying It

Dragon Age 2 details have been released, one being that DA2 will use the same “conversation wheel” that Mass Effect uses. I was excited for DA2 when it was announced, really excited. This news, however, put a bit of damper

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