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Deus Ex: Human Revolution Review

Detroit, 2027 AD. You are Adam Jensen. An ex-SWAT operative, now head of security at Sarif Industries–A biomedical augmentation manufacturer central to the game’s primary conflict. A group of terrorists have attacked the company you work for, murdered the woman

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Deus Ex: Human Revolution Review

Detroit, 2027 AD. You are Adam Jensen. An ex-SWAT operative, now head of security at Sarif Industries–A biomedical augmentation manufacturer central to the game’s primary conflict. A group of terrorists have attacked the company you work for, murdered the woman

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October Omnitopic: Downloadable Content

Hey guys! Remember this old running feature, the Omnitopic? Of course you don’t—it’s been a couple months and you’re a busy person. Well, it’s back, with a new topic for all of us to debate until our fingers bleed from

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October Omnitopic: Downloadable Content

Hey guys! Remember this old running feature, the Omnitopic? Of course you don’t—it’s been a couple months and you’re a busy person. Well, it’s back, with a new topic for all of us to debate until our fingers bleed from

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Sequels That Should Have Been: Freedom Fighters 2

The term “freedom fighter” is a controversial one, depending on whose side they are on. But regardless of motivations, there’s something noble about it, isn’t there? Giving up their former ways of life to fight for a country, a cause or

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Sequels That Should Have Been: Freedom Fighters 2

The term “freedom fighter” is a controversial one, depending on whose side they are on. But regardless of motivations, there’s something noble about it, isn’t there? Giving up their former ways of life to fight for a country, a cause or

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Wizorb – XBLIG Review

Here’s Wizorb, in a nutshell: it’s Breakout. And you hate Breakout. What’s that? You say you have fond memories of playing old-school Breakout in high school computer class? Yeah, so did I (well, I played DX Ball). Friend, so did

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Wizorb – XBLIG Review

Here’s Wizorb, in a nutshell: it’s Breakout. And you hate Breakout. What’s that? You say you have fond memories of playing old-school Breakout in high school computer class? Yeah, so did I (well, I played DX Ball). Friend, so did

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The Binding of Isaac – PC Game Review

God said to Abraham, “Kill me a son.” Abraham said, “Man, you must be puttin’ me on.” God say, “No.” Abe say, “What?” God say, “You can do what you want, Abe, but the next time you see me comin’

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The Binding of Isaac – PC Game Review

God said to Abraham, “Kill me a son.” Abraham said, “Man, you must be puttin’ me on.” God say, “No.” Abe say, “What?” God say, “You can do what you want, Abe, but the next time you see me comin’

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Why Shadow of the Colossus is Overrated

Warning: This opinion piece contains detailed narrative spoilers but few mechanical spoilers for Shadow of the Colossus, ICO, Prince of Persia (2008) and God of War. To celebrate the release of The ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection, I

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Why Shadow of the Colossus is Overrated

Warning: This opinion piece contains detailed narrative spoilers but few mechanical spoilers for Shadow of the Colossus, ICO, Prince of Persia (2008) and God of War. To celebrate the release of The ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection, I

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E.Y.E. Divine Cybermancy review

I love weird things. The absurd and the surreal are always welcome additions to my life, and I tend to gravitate towards these things. Bizarre speculative fiction worlds filled with trans-humanism and rich histories involving mushroom people and fungus based

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E.Y.E. Divine Cybermancy review

I love weird things. The absurd and the surreal are always welcome additions to my life, and I tend to gravitate towards these things. Bizarre speculative fiction worlds filled with trans-humanism and rich histories involving mushroom people and fungus based

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Ness and the Space Invaders

If I was forced to make a list of my favorite games, I wouldn’t pick Earthbound, but I’d really want to. Even after sixteen years, Earthbound is the strangest game in my collection. Even its sequel, the incomparable Mother 3,

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Ness and the Space Invaders

If I was forced to make a list of my favorite games, I wouldn’t pick Earthbound, but I’d really want to. Even after sixteen years, Earthbound is the strangest game in my collection. Even its sequel, the incomparable Mother 3,

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Where Have All The Genres Gone?

Games have changed a lot over the past few years.  And I’m not just talking about that whole motion controls Kinect bullshit.  I’m still hoping that fad fizzles out fairly soon.  No, the change I’m talking about is certainly more

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Where Have All The Genres Gone?

Games have changed a lot over the past few years.  And I’m not just talking about that whole motion controls Kinect bullshit.  I’m still hoping that fad fizzles out fairly soon.  No, the change I’m talking about is certainly more

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Sequels That Should Have Been: Vietcong 3

The insects buzz everywhere around you. The strange croaking of some reptile echoes in the green hell. You clutch your gun, and, squinting, you spy through the dense jungle. Somewhere out there Charlie’s staring back. Chances are you won’t notice

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Sequels That Should Have Been: Vietcong 3

The insects buzz everywhere around you. The strange croaking of some reptile echoes in the green hell. You clutch your gun, and, squinting, you spy through the dense jungle. Somewhere out there Charlie’s staring back. Chances are you won’t notice

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