Category: Video Games
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Checking in on Final Fantasy XVI
It’s a great time to be a Final Fantasy fan! Rebirth was awesome, a new expansion for XIV is right around the corner, and now we have more XVI content! We’re eating good this year, folks! As time has gone one, my feelings for Final Fantasy XVI have changed quite a bit. Now that the…
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Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep is the Best of the Franchise
Fun fact: I meant to review this game… shit, three years ago. Well, better late than never, I guess. May as well make that my catchphrase. When it comes to the Kingdom Hearts series, my thoughts and feelings on it change from game to game. There’s a handful that I really like and would happily…
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Let’s Talk About Video Game Achievements
The concept of an achievement isn’t a bad one. Did you do something cool or difficult? Here’s a little digital trophy for your efforts! It’s basically just a tiny shot of dopamine and a bragging rights certificate. Despite how innocent these are, achievement hunting has garnered its own little subculture among gamers. I used to…
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Stardew Valley is the Perfect Therapy Game
Life is not easy. It’s not pleasant. It kicks you in your softest, weakest part repeatedly, laughing all the while. Why? There is no why. It just is. Depressing thought, isn’t it? My apologies; I assure you, I’m not here to bum you all out. My point is: sometimes, things are really hard, and it…
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Let’s Talk About Enemy Design
Enemies are a common sight in video games. Because… like, duh. Without obstacles to overcome, most games would be really boring. Quantifying what makes ‘good’ enemy design is a difficult task. The answer completely changes from genre to genre. They need to be built to bring out the best of that game’s unique mechanics. It’s…
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