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Atelier Annie: Alchemists of Sera Island – Playing The Entrepreneur

By Ishaan . November 19, 2009 . 12:20pm

Atelier Annie is capitalism at its very best. Sure, there are random battles, but the focus of the game is squarely on running a business.

Post 52237

Sin & Punishment 2: Treasure’s Successor

By Spencer . November 18, 2009 . 2:05am

When Nintendo and Treasure first announced the never-saw-it-coming sequel to Sin & Punishment I wondered would they simplify the gameplay so it reaches the broader Wii demographic?

Post 52186

Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo: Punches And Platforming

By Louise . November 17, 2009 . 12:43pm

Dragon Ball: Revenge of King Piccolo is less about the story and more about beating crap up.

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A Witch’s Tale: Hunt For The Eld Witch

By Ishaan . November 9, 2009 . 5:42pm

A Witch’s Tale, developed by Hit Maker and published by NIS America, falls into the neo-gothic surrealism category as well. It’s a turn-based RPG with a Halloween-esque setting surrounding princesses, witches and vampires.

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Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble: Original Yankii

By Spencer . November 6, 2009 . 7:41pm

In Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble you’re on a senior school trip where you’re supposed to be visiting temples in Kyouto. Instead you’re feeding a punk a knuckle sandwich.

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Bayonetta: Infinite Climax Action

By Spencer . November 4, 2009 . 10:30pm

The back of Bayonetta’s box says “infinite climax action” and it’s an accurate description. Everything in Bayonetta explodes with flair and builds up from one slick action sequence to the next.

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Magnacarta 2: Fun Fights With Kan

By Louise . November 2, 2009 . 7:01pm

After reading the back of the box, which mentions an amnesiac protagonist who ends up playing a key part in the world, I prematurely judged that this was going to be a very cliched RPG. Imagine my pleasant surprise when I found myself enjoying the game!

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Nostalgia: Play It Again, Eddie

By Spencer . October 30, 2009 . 1:22am

It’s the 19th century, but not the 19th century you studied in history class. Nostalgia is set in an alternate Earth where airships rule the skies and you’re a kid with Indiana Jones as your father.

Post 50689

Ju-on: The Grudge: Slightly Spooky Encounters On The Two Player Kind

By Jenni . October 29, 2009 . 2:01pm

This haunted house simulator for the Wii may not be deep, lengthy, thought provoking or especially challenging, but it does what it promises.

Post 50373

Astro Boy: The Video Game: A Touch Of Omega Factor

By Spencer . October 26, 2009 . 3:02pm

High Voltage Software tried to follow Treasure’s Astro Boy: Omega Factor formula. But, something felt lacking right away.