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Review: Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection Is Accessible for All

Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is relentlessly challenging, but features mechanics to make things easier or harder, if you WANT to suffer.

By Joel CoutureFebruary 26, 2021

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SNK vs Capcom: Match of the Millennium Minigames Add Longevity & Challenge

While already an impressively robust fighter, SNK vs Capcom: Match of the Millennium's minigames offer more challenges and lighthearted fun.

By Joel CoutureFebruary 23, 2021

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Cathedral’s Upbeat Look and Sounds Hide Metroid-Like Tension

While Cathedral may look and sound playful on the Switch, it captures a similar sense of danger and unease as the original Metroid.

By Joel CoutureFebruary 20, 2021

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Pokémon Trading Card Game Can Feel Like a Definitive Battling Experience

The Pokémon Trading Card Game, a fun side game from 1998, is somehow the perfect distillation of the battling spirit of the Pokémon ...

By Joel CoutureFebruary 13, 2021

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Kowloon High-School Chronicle Makes You Feel Like a Shy Teen

Kowloon High-School Chronicle uses an interesting dialogue system to show a softer, more human side to its treasure-hunting protagonist.

By Joel CoutureFebruary 12, 2021

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Suikoden Is a Vital Work That Created Memorable Characters

Suikoden was all about character.

By Joel CoutureAugust 23, 2020

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Wild Arms Creates Emotional Connection Through Unforgettable Songs

Michiko Naruke's work on Wild Arms, with its emotional power and unforgettable style, earn the composer a place among RPG's musical greats.

By Joel CoutureJune 20, 2020

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Demon’s Souls Remake Brings Welcome Humanity to Its World Again

The closure of Demon's Souls servers brought the end of Humanity in Boletaria, but will the remake breathe life into it?

By Joel CoutureJune 17, 2020

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Amnesia: Rebirth Interview: The Power of Letting Players Frighten Themselves

Find out how Frictional Games will use Amnesia: Rebirth to scare players yet again.

By Joel CoutureApril 10, 2020

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Final Fantasy XIV Interview: Creating Understanding Through Emet-Selch

Siliconera spoke with Final Fantasy XIV's Naoki Yoshida and Yusuke Mogi to learn more about making Emet-Selch, a character players could feel for.

By Joel CoutureApril 8, 2020

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.hack//Infection Continues to Capture the Feeling of MMOs

.hack//Infection, even eighteen years later, does a compelling job of capturing what life can be like while playing through an MMO.

By Joel CoutureApril 5, 2020

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Terraforming Reshapes Island Life

We got to tinker with Animal Crossing: New Horizons' terraforming feature, and it really lets you deeply customize your island.

By Joel CoutureMarch 20, 2020

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Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories Captures the Silly and Serious Sides of Survival

Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories may be telling a serious story, but it sure hasn't lost any of its silliness along the way.

By Joel CoutureMarch 6, 2020

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Harmonix Talks About Letting Players Get Creative With FUSER

Harmonix's Dan Sussman spoke about the challenges that come from taking rhythm games like FUSER in a more creative direction.

By Joel CoutureMarch 6, 2020

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Quality-of-Life Improvements Made for a Smoother Demo

The PAX East Animal Crossing: New Horizons demo shows the big difference small changes can make.

By Joel CoutureMarch 5, 2020

Review: Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection Is Accessible for All

SNK vs Capcom: Match of the Millennium Minigames Add Longevity & Challenge

Cathedral’s Upbeat Look and Sounds Hide Metroid-Like Tension

Pokémon Trading Card Game Can Feel Like a Definitive Battling Experience

Kowloon High-School Chronicle Makes You Feel Like a Shy Teen

Suikoden Is a Vital Work That Created Memorable Characters

Wild Arms Creates Emotional Connection Through Unforgettable Songs

Demon’s Souls Remake Brings Welcome Humanity to Its World Again

Amnesia: Rebirth Interview: The Power of Letting Players Frighten Themselves

Final Fantasy XIV Interview: Creating Understanding Through Emet-Selch

.hack//Infection Continues to Capture the Feeling of MMOs

Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Terraforming Reshapes Island Life

Disaster Report 4: Summer Memories Captures the Silly and Serious Sides of Survival

Harmonix Talks About Letting Players Get Creative With FUSER

Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Quality-of-Life Improvements Made for a Smoother Demo

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