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Official Artwork depicting the four main characters of Yakuza 7 Like A Dragon

Discovering A New Path: Yakuza 7’s Journey from Beat ‘Em Up to Turn-Based RPG

Introduction The Yakuza series is a unique blend of over-the-top gameplay, comedy, and intense drama. With its new installment, “Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon” (LAD), the series takes a bold step away from its traditional beat ‘em up style, diving into the realm of turn-based JRPGs. This shift not only redefines the gameplay but also […]

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An image depicting the final boss of Diablo 4 -- Lilith

I Reached Level 100 In Diablo 4 For the First Time

Video Games / Lamir Lowe

Diablo 4 Season 4 was a great reason for me to return to the world of Sanctuary In some games, it is the thrill of competition that provides kicks. In others, it is the intrigue of gazing into a new world. As for other games, they feed the grind-set. Diablo 4 is one such game,

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To Play or Not? State of Play Trailers Ranked

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May 30th, 2024 was one of those special days of the year. A day where gamers across the world could all sit back, relax and enjoy updates and trailers for releasing and unannounced games. May 30th was the day of PlayStation’s State of Play. It was an interesting presentation to say the least. A total

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I May Not Be Smart Enough to Beat Animal Well

Video Games / Lamir Lowe

Oh well, I may not be smart enough to beat Animal Well. I went into Animal Well with minimal knowledge. I saw an article that read “Animal Well” and “Metroidvania.” That was all I needed to find it and play it. Animal Well is a 2024 Metroidvania developed by Shared Memory and published by Bigmode.

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X-Men ’97 Episode 4: Changing Like The Wind

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X-Men ’97 Episode 4 is hot on the heels of episode 3. We follow our favorite heroes as they proceed through the motions. What is old, becomes new. What was once a child, becomes an adult. X-Men ’97 has yet to pull a punch. The thematic elements have remained consistent. More than just a cartoonized

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I Played the Stellar Blade Demo: Thoughts and Impressions

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2024 has had a pretty strong start for gaming. HellDivers 2, Tekken 8, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Yakuza Infinite Wealth, the list goes on. Joining this list in the much-anticipated Stellar Blade. Developed by Shift Up and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, this PlayStation exclusive is borne from the marriage of DMC and Nier Automata.

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X-Men ’97 Review: Neo-Retro Nostalgia with A Dose of Strife

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*This article does contain spoilers for X-Men ’97 episodes 1-3* Like a cycle, it seems that retro is coming back in style. X-Men ’97 is an example of the neo-retro revival we’ve been witnessing in modern culture. The nostalgia is heart-warming. But all things come with a cost. This fossil revived with a dose of

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Maneater is a 2020 game about a shark out for revenge.

“SHARK! Get Out of the Water!” – Maneater 2020

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“SHARK! Get out of the water!” If there were a list of phrases that could incite a riot, this is amongst the top. It is a classic line. One that can rattle a landlocked lad like me to his bones. It is also a phrase you’ve heard a lot if you’ve played 2020’s pandemic pearl

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“Sorry, No More Leftovers” In 2023’s Thanksgiving Horror Movie

Movies / Lamir Lowe

“I’m sorry, this Thanksgiving there will be no leftovers,” Horror films based on holidays are no new concept. The genre dates back over a century, to 1901’s Marley’s Ghost. The holiday horror genre is a very rich one. In fact, it has brought us cinema classics such as 1978’s Halloween. It has also given us

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Netflix’s Pluto: AI Tragedy, Human Nightmare

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Netflix’s Pluto has shown us the reality of our situation… the AI are coming for us all! We’re doomed! Doomed I tell you!

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