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In the West, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance was released on the Xbox 360. In Japan, it wasn't. Here's why.

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It’s time to talk about cherry blossoms. And how they relate to downloadable content.

It's probably not my favourite Raiden cosplay, but for effort and application it's now a comfortable number two.

Except for, you know, when he slices people in half. That part may be different. Maybe. I dunno you that well.

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Well, to be fair, she's not a real girl. It's a cardboard cut-out of a woman, which honestly should make it even…

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There's a part early on in Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance where you're going to want to give up. Please don't.

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