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OpinionImpressionsEven The Non-Fighting Parts Of The New Switch Game Astral Chain Are Excellent
Developer PlatinumGames does fast and stylish action incredibly well, and the Nintendo Switch exclusive Astral Chain is a continuation of that trend. But what I love best about the quirky new action adventure is the puzzle solving, world-building, and general goofing around that occurs between battles. In Astral Chain, the few survivors of a global…
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CultureNintendo Is Cracking Down On Popular YouTube Music Channels
A popular YouTube channel dedicated to sharing video game music was recently hit with over a hundred copyright claims, the latest to fall under intense scrutiny as Nintendo appears to be ramping up efforts to prevent the illicit distribution of its music. “Game over,” the YouTube channel GilvaSunner, which has over 300,000 subscribers, wrote on…
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CultureA Mural In Fire Emblem: Three Houses Is Cleverly Hiding The Main Character’s Crest
Fans have been using an image seen in an early Fire Emblem: Three Houses trailer to puzzle out information about the characters’ Crests, which are symbols of a powerful bloodline that gives them special powers. In addition to a few that aren’t seen in the game, all the crests you encounter are represented in this…
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Getting The Highest Score Possible In Mario Maker 2 Is Harder Than You Might Expect
If I asked you what is the highest possible score achievable in Super Mario Maker 2, you would assume 999,999,990. That’s usually how video games work. And technically you would be right. But actually reaching that perfect high score is basically impossible through normal gameplay, due to the limited amount of time players have in…
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CultureDeep-Pocketed Collectors Are Fueling A Retro Game Gold Rush
Danielle Smith has spent half a million dollars on rare video games, most of it in the last nine months. And she’s just getting started. “I really just want the best of the best,” said Smith, 35. That half a million bucks has only bought her around 200 games. Last week, she spent $2,650 on…
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CultureESA Says Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo Will Start Disclosing Loot Box Odds
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has announced that Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony will be required to implement new policies requiring the disclosure of all loot box odds for games on their platforms. “I’m pleased to announce this morning that Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony have indicated to ESA a commitment to new platform policies with respect…
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CultureFire Emblem: Three Houses Made Claude’s Voice Actor Reminisce About Military Academy
Joe Zieja’s path to voicing the English-language version of Fire Emblem: Three Houses lead Claude von Reigan was a circuitous one. Zieja said over the phone that he only realized what a huge role Claude was while he was recording. He told me that the director for the English voice actors, Patrick Seitz, broke the…
By Gita Jackson
