Category: Video Games
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What Makes a ‘Real’ Final Fantasy Game?
In the months since Final Fantasy XVI’s release, there’s been quite a bit of discourse around the game. Say what you will about the game quality wise. It goes without saying that you’re allowed to like or dislike a game. However, I’ve noticed a common sentiment cropping up that I find fairly interesting. “Final Fantasy…
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Why We Need the Bat Family
Few comic book characters have been brought to the big screen as many times as Batman. Just about the only one that can compete at this point is Spider-Man. From Adam West to Christian Bale, Michael Keaton to George Clooney, Ben Affleck to Robert Pattinson, we can hardly go five years without a new version…
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For the Swarm: Playing Starcraft II in 2024
When I was a kid, eleven or twelve years old, I had no idea what an RTS game is. But I sure knew what Blizzard was. So, when I saw that first cinematic teaser for Starcraft II, with space marines and aliens and that oh so holy company logo, I didn’t need to know what…
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My Life For Aiur! Playing Starcraft 1 in 2024
I like to consider myself fairly good at video games. I can beat a From Software title with minimal controller smashing. I’ve finished one or two levels in Super Meat Boy. Baldur’s Gate 1 only killed me seventy-six times. I’ve even thrown hands with Mike Tyson in Punch Out a few times. I’m basically a…
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The Best Final Fantasy VII Character and Why It’s Barret Wallace
The cast of Final Fantasy VII are among the most beloved and iconic characters in video game history. Cloud and Sephiroth are such a legendary pair that both of them made it in Smash Bros! Zack had roughly ten minutes of screen time in the original, and he was popular enough to get his own…
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