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Xenoblade Chronicles: The Best RPG You’ve Never Played (Part 2)

As the title states, this is the second part of my Xenoblade Chronicles review. If you want to know why it’s in multiple parts, why I’m reviewing it, or my thoughts on the story, then check out part one. Part 1 Visuals: The Finest the Wii Had to Offer That may not sound like much.…
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Xenoblade Chronicles: The Best RPG You’ve Never Played (Part 1)

Buckle up, kids. This game is incredibly special to me, so I’m giving it the treatment it deserves. Get ready for the first long, multi-part review on this blog. Introduction A few days ago, Nintendo rocked all our socks off with one of their best Directs yet. We got some incredibly shocking and exciting announcements…
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Wander: The Colossus Slayer (The Mind of a Character)

If I were to try breaking down why Shadow of the Colossus is a masterpiece, I’d be here for years. Normally I say that hyperbolically, but it’s quite literal this time! There are dozens, hundreds of reasons as to why this is considered by many to be the best game of all time. Today, I’m…
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Minimalism VS Heavy Details in a Novel

Art, no matter what its form, is many things. It is a method of self-expression. For some, it is a reliever of stress. Others use it to fulfill their personal fantasies. Some artists set out to deliver a message. No matter what form it takes and no matter the reason it was made, art makes…
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Cloaker: The Opportunistic Predator (Best of the Bestiary)

I miss Chuuls already. Cloakers aren’t the worst monster in the game. Far from it! They have decent stats, abilities that encourage creative tactics from the players and a really cool design! Unfortunately, their lore is so bare-bones that it may as well not even exist! In terms of storytelling, they are near the bottom…