Author: Premier_Polygon
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Review: A Thrilling and Vengeful Coming of Age Story in Shenmue: The Animation
Source: Gamereactor Introduction Youth is a time of significant change. From navigating changes and challenges to determining one’s personal life trajectory, growing up puts the “form” in formative. It can be difficult to imagine additional concerns piling atop these already pressing matters, but avenging one’s father’s murder at age 18 by tracking down and confronting…
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An Ode to Video Games: How to Celebrate National Video Games Day (Aside from Playing)
Source: user23656311 (Freep!k) Happy National Video Games Day! Not to be confused with National Video Game Day (in July and without the “s”), this 12 September calendar date celebrates the eponymous electronic exuberance in all its glory. Being dedicated to people experiencing the thrill of the artistry that is video games, its essence is allowing…
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Review: “Twisted Metal”: Season 2, Episodes 10-12: A Terrifically Twisted Ending to a Wild Ride of a Season
Source: Cut Scenes (YouTube) Introduction After a raucously riveting season of Twisted Metal has graced viewers with its presence via weekly episode batch releases, this story’s engine has powered off… but is also prepared to reignite at a moment’s notice. In line with all the action, drama and twists found throughout this season, the plot’s end provides…
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Review: Attempted Galactic Domination in “Mass Effect: Ascension”
Source: Sean Looi (Flickr) Introduction The Mass Effect Franchise is is one of the most popular, cherished modern military science fiction franchises of all time. Set in the mid-22nd century, the tale of alien species colonizing the galaxy using powerful precursor technology and Commander Shepard’s quest to save humankind still evokes images of a space opera epic…
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Review: Twisted Metal: Season 2, Episodes 8-9: A Challenge and Celebration between Tournament Rounds
Source: Men’s Journal Introduction As vicious and psychotic as many of the Twisted Metal tournament contestants are, they are also humans with complex emotions as well as past demons. In the wake of John and Quiet’s argument, viewers are reminded of this fact as they watch many of the drivers show their more human sides…