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In downtown Tokyo, there is a statue of a Gundam. Specifically, it’s the RX-0 Unicorn Gundam: the titular mecha of…
In truth, I have never caught them all. Because why would I? There is satisfaction to be found from collecting,…
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Here’s a quick thought experiment: how do you write a compelling, agency-driven character without turning them into a blank slate?…
In the seven months since Nier: Automata’s release, I’ve played through a number of heavy-hitters and memorable gems alike, yet…
My last report for Snackline Media culminated with the most miserable breakfast item I’ve ever had the displeasure of tasting:…
If you were an average nobody framed for a high-profile assassination, how would you clear your name? Would you let…
Out of all the “auteur” game developers that have bounced around over the last few decades, Suda51 (Goichi Suda) felt…