Ah yes, the dreaded backlog… we meet again. Something about the holiday season and my never-ending list of Games I Want to Play (followed closely by Games I Want to Own and Games I Wouldn’t Mind Owning) always gets me reminiscing on just how many games I actually own but still have yet to play. … Read moreWelcome to Backlog Hell aka “What do I play over vacation?”
Make a Donation! With just one sleep left before the 24-hour Extra Life gaming marathon to raise money for children’s hospitals, I’ve managed to raise nearly 80% of my initial goal! But my work’s not over yet –– I’ve still got 24 hours of gaming ahead of me and $65 left to raise! Every dollar counts, so … Read moreFinal Push for Extra Life
After taking a walk down nostalgia lane with Angelique‘s packaging and manual in my last post, I sat down with the game so that I could report back on its gameplay systems and how it stacks up against modern otome games. The game begins with your character, your rival Roselia, and nine guardians at an … Read moreAngelique (GBA) Gameplay and Impressions
This year I’ll be doing something I’ve never done before, and I’m extremely excited to share it with you all! Video Game Writers is taking part in the Extra Life gaming marathon to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals around the United States and Canada, and I’ve jumped on board! On October 20th, myself … Read moreHelp me raise money for charity! (update)
Every once in a while, Shaun and I stumble upon a really good find here in Brisbane. First it was the talking Pikachu and Rilakkuma plush keychain at the local vintage shop, then it was the Japanese Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town strategy guide from the used bookstore in the city. Now, I dare say … Read moreDissecting Final Fantasy 20th Anniversary Ultimania File 3: Battle
Or “I literally couldn’t fit the whole name of the game in the header.” Excuse me if I continue to shorten Corpse Party The Anthology: Sachiko’s Game of Love – Hysteric Birthday 2U to Corpse Party: 2U, as any other alternative is just far too long. Now that that’s out of the way… Some of you may remember … Read moreCorpse Party: 2U Demo Impressions
Fan service. Anyone with a passing interest in Japanese media, be it manga, anime, or video games, has probably encountered fan service in some form or another. Fundamentally, fan service is anything added to a product with the intent of pleasing fans, whether it be excessive violence, sexual elements, etc. (or anything catered towards a … Read moreThoughts on Fan Service in BlazBlue