TETSUOOOOOOO! – AKIRA (HD Release)

AKIRA is one of those larger, iconic names of anime, for those in an interest in film, but with less knowledge Japanese animation. Aside from it, you’re most likely to hear about a Studio Ghibli work (Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle), or …

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Have You Read: Idoru

When it comes to fiction, I far prefer the worlds of Sci-Fi to High Fantasy. While both genres could be argued to share many traits; swords, sorcery, and god forbid ”elves” do very little for me. To me, science is the real …

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Duke Nukem, and Girls in Gaming

 This article can also be found at The Yorker.   Duke Nukem Forever is a problematic game. Not just in how after 12 years of haphazard development it feels unfinished, or how the game has been critically slammed by both critics and …

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Super Guides and You

This article can also be found at The Yorker. Nintendo’s re-release of Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for the 3DS is almost upon us. In order to make it worth the buck of those who might have played it before, they’ve …

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Morcheeba – Blood Like Lemonade

This review can also be found at The Yorker. Sometimes in my hectic schedule, and especially in busy times like the weeks leading up to exams, good music is essential to relaxation. And while I’m one of those strange people who’ll enjoy …

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Indie Demos To Enjoy!

This article can also be found at The Yorker. It’s rare that movies and books get preview releases, and services like Spotify are making album previews more common; but in the present age of gaming, the demo is king in promoting a …

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Favourite Classic Game

This was done as the Day 24 Entry the VG Resource’s 30 Days of Gaming When I was in primary school, everyone was playing Pokémon Red and Blue. It was almost the law. The games were popular, and for good reason – …

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My Favourite Setting

This was done as the Day 19 Entry to the VG Resource’s 30 Days of Gaming. I spend way too much time on the computer. It’s an undeniable fact, and a little sad. Yes, the advent of social networking, and the ability …

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The Great Genre Expredition: Dungeon Crawlers

Blizzard Entertainment is a company that sticks to its guns. It’s well known for ”World of Warcraft” and ”Starcraft” series, partially due to the crushingly huge popularity and exposure those titles have, partially since they’re the only games they’ve released since 2006. …

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A Game I’ve Played Lots of Times

This was done as the Day 13 Entry to the VG Resource’s 30 Days of Gaming. I don’t really play games as much as I used to; and in a way, it’s sad. Real life – school and socialising – takes up …

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The Great Genre Expedition: Puzzle Games

This Article has also been hosted at The Yorker and the VG Resource. Admittedly, puzzle games aren’t quite so ‘out there’ as game genres go, but the market doesn’t really extend outside of Bejeweled – and even the 30-something ‘non-gamer’ market is …

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The Great Genre Expedition: Beat ‘Em Ups

This feature has also been posted at The Yorker and the VG Resource. Like any other media, the range of genres in video games is vast, and they don’t get equal representation. Everyone is aware of the Pop/Rock section in record shops, …

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