Author: premierpolygon
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Review: A Thrilling and Vengeful Coming of Age Story in “Shenmue: The Animation”
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…
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An Ode to Video Games: How to Celebrate National Video Games Day (Aside from Playing)
An Ode to Video Games: How to Celebrate National Video Games Day 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…
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Review: “Twisted Metal”: Season 2, Episodes 10-12: A Perfectly Twisted Ending to a Wild Ride of a Season
Twisted Metal: Season 2, Episodes 10-12: A Perfectly 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.…
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Review: Attempted Galactic Domination in “Mass Effect: Ascension”
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…
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Review: “Twisted Metal”: Season 2, Episodes 8-9: A Challenge and Celebration between Tournament Rounds
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…