So, this may come as a shock to some people, but I like the Souls series, from Demon Souls to Bloodborne. Specifically, I like the worldbuilding and lore from the aspect of a writer while the gamep…
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Initial Results: Elden Ring
Elden Ring is an exceptional game, with a few caveats
Thoughts on Elden Ring
I finished Elden Ring yesterday, which came as quite a surprise to me. I’ve tried several other souls games but always quit in frustration shortly after or before…
Elden Ring has a manga…
Elden Ring has a manga! And if you're a fan of manga, then this is definitely something you need to know. It's actually pretty good. The main character…
A Brutally Honest Elden Ring Critique
Elden Ring is one of the biggest and most influential games that's come out in a long time. And while every Elden Ring review seems to be a…
Elden Ring is Ranni’s Story, Not Yours
Elden Ring is Rani's story. You're little more than just a random person who shows up at the eleventh hour and indiscriminately murders everyone you come across.
Manga Talk: Elden Ring The Road to the Erdtree
This is a fun adaptation based on the video game Elden Ring. I went in expected a one to one adaptation but got a fun twist instead. Publisher:…
Ani-Gamers Podcast #172 – Elden Ring with Kyle Cardine
In celebration of Elden Ring’s massive mainstream success, David records his first-ever full-length podcast review of a From Software title, featuring returning guest Kyle Cardine of Crunchyroll News!…
A Closer Look at the Outer Gods of Elden Ring
In the most general sense, Elden Ring is the story of the god of the Lands Between, Queen Marika the Eternal, and her eight demi-god children. Yet, despite…
Playing Demon’s Souls Right After Elden Ring Was a Mistake
I still wanted more Elden Ring so I played Demon's Souls. This was a mistake.
Doki Doki News: An Elden Ring DLC and Studio Ghibli Fest
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You Don’t Have to be a Hardcore Gamer to Beat Elden Ring
Despite what some may tell you, Elden Ring does have an easy mode. It's called "magic."
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ANN was able to talk with Yasunori Ogura and Masaru Yamamura—the producer and director of FromSoftware's newly released mecha action game, Armored Core VI Fires of Rubicon.
Gunbrella Demo Gameplay
Dad Needs To Talk checks out the demo for Gunbrella. A new noir action adventure game from developer Doinksoft.
Mean Girls DS Gameplay Footage
As promised, the gameplay footage featured in the lost media documentary without commentary! This was as far as I was able to get before the glitch. I'm going…
Chants of Sennaar Demo Gameplay
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Under the Waves First Hour Gameplay
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Weekly Round-Up, 23 February – 1 March, 2022: Ranking of Kings Controversy, Elden Ring Character Creator, and Travel Ban Lifted
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The Crying Ring
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Ring Wandering (2022) review
With his narrative, Kaneko gracefully invites the spectator to question whether he has not forgotten the subjective importance of forging inter-subjective bonds.
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What Persona’s Gameplay Says About the Reality of Relationships
Persona is one of my favorite game franchises to ever exist, and the reason for that isn’t as simple as one might assume. Sure, having brilliant characters to…
The Best Game of the Decade Has Zero Gameplay
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Birushana Character Profiles & Gameplay Announcements | Idea Factory International | News
The official website for Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei has been updated with brand new character profiles and sneak peeks at all the features this upcoming otome game…
Nochi Studios Newest Title ‘Sweetcore Brews’ Comes with AR Gameplay
Female founded and run indie studio Nochi Studios is working on their latest project, Sweetcore Brews! This is the team’s fourth game, coming on the heels of their…
Review: ONLY THE RING FINGER KNOWS
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Review: ONLY THE RING FINGER KNOWS
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Season Preview
So much fantasy. So little originality. After last season's oppressive fifteen sequels, this one has a much more restrained… fourteen, not even including the various toy shilling shows…
Aesthetic and Gameplay Thoughts on Pyra and Mythra in Smash Ultimate
The newest DLC characters for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate are Pyra and Mythra (also known as Homura and Hikari in Japanese) from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. I’ve never played…
Ring ni Kakero vs. Ring ni Kakero 1: When a Measly "1" Makes All the Difference
October 12, 2021 (or somewhere thereabout) will mark the 40th Anniversary of the final chapter of Masami Kurumada's first hit manga, Ring ni...
Day 11 of Otakutober: Nihongo Legends – Shoulda Put a Ring On It! – Inspirations of The Ring
Hey! Welcome to the 11th day of Otakutober 2023! When we were coming up with the list of Otakutober posts I found myself asking why I hadn’t mentioned…
Tropical-Rouge! PreCure Episode 36: Marine Ring
The Queen of Gran Ocean extends an invitation to Laura and company in the thirty-sixth episode of Tropical-Rouge! PreCure. It is only reasonable that they accept, so the…
Ring Wandering (リング・ワンダリング, Masakazu Kaneko, 2021)
A young man chasing the Japanese wolf uncovers the buried history of the traumatic past in Masakazu Kaneko’s poetic drama.
Spiraken Book Review: September 2014 -Ring World
Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB. In this episode, Xan is joined by Baz as they review a classic sci fi story which has influenced…
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Winter 2023 Preview
Winter, it’s truly here at last. While we’re all concerned with the seasonal festivities and utterly annoying freezing temperatures (or sweltering heat for our friends below the equator!),…
DON'T TOY WITH ME, MISS NAGATORO, DON'T TOY WITH ME, MISS NAGATORO 2nd Attack, Orphen, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Buddy Daddies
Spring 2022 Preview
Ah, spring, when the bone-chilling snow melts into refreshing puddles that feed the budding spring blooms. Similarly, our dashed hopes and exceeded expectations from winter melt into our…
Aoashi, Date A Live, Date A Live IV, Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club Season 2, SPY x FAMILY
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I loved autumn as a school kid because signified a return to school, where I could finally see my friends again after one summer apart. Strange child. I…
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Fall 2023 Preview
You know fall is here when the days grow shorter, the mornings cooler, school starts up, and anime, well, comes on in force. And oh boy is it…
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Spring Preview 2021
As the spring showers wash away the last of the winter dew, we are once again greeted with a season of bountiful flora, thriving fauna, and new anime.…
Tokyo Revengers, High School Girls, Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun, Shaman King, Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway