“Mad Rat Dead” Review
If you had one day left, what would you do? Would you spend it with the family? Go out and have fun? Bury old grievances? There are many options, and the answer is a very personal one. Mad Rat Dead…
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“Streets of Rage 4” Review
by Filippo Dinolfo
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29 Apr 2020
Anticipation and expectations can lead to disappointment. This is particularly true when the subject of those emotions is the return of a fondly remembered franchise. Can the final product live up to what you imagine? Streets of Rage is a…
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“Double Dragon & Kunio-kun Retro Brawler Bundle” Review
Arc System Works bring us a collection of classic 8-bit “Brawlers” in this substantial collection. The Double Dragon & Kunio-kun Retro Brawler Bundle includes eighteen NES and Famicom titles, eleven of which are being localized for the first time. This…
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“Code Shifter” Review
by Filippo Dinolfo
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18 Feb 2020
Arc System Works is known for their stylish and technically sound fighting games. Over the years, they’ve developed a number of unique characters. Recently with their acquisition of the Technos properties, they’ve also become the stewards for beloved franchises like…
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Filippo's Top 5 Games of 2019
This year, I found that I played less games than I did in 2018. Part of this was a lack of time and funds, but the bigger factor was a lack of games that really grabbed me. The games that…
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“Wreckfest” Review
Bugbear Entertainment are known for their over-the-top demolition derby style racing games. The FlatOut series proved to be quite popular on the 6th and 7th generation consoles. For FlatOut 3, development was turned over to another studio, and the game…
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“Metal Wolf Chaos XD” Review
Before FromSoftware began destroying players’ egos with Dark Souls, they were known for their mech action series Armored Core. It was a series that leaned heavily on its anime influences, but also provided some solid gameplay. Microsoft wanted some of…
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“Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night” Review
by Filippo Dinolfo
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22 Jul 2019
Koji Igarashi set a new standard in the Action/Adventure genre back in 1997 with his unique take on the Castlevania series coming in the form of Symphony of the Night. It’s non-linear, exploration-based gameplay resonated with players, who dubbed the…
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“Mortal Kombat 11” Review
by Filippo Dinolfo
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07 Jun 2019
Mortal Kombat 11 is the third game in the successfully rebooted franchise. As a result, it shows the refinement and polish that comes from develpers who are truly at the top of their game. It also shows tendencies towards some…
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“Dead Or Alive 6” Review
A long-running, but often overlooked fighting game franchise, Dead Or Alive has always been known for its fast, fluid gameplay, over-the-top antics, and let’s be real here its scantily-clad female fighters. Over the years, the series has made strides to…
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Filippo’s Top 10 Games of 2018
by Filippo Dinolfo
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28 Dec 2018
Wow, where has the time gone? It doesn’t feel that long ago that we just rang in 2018, but here we are wrapping it up already. There have been a lot of great titles released this year, and I wanted…
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A Decade of Defense Grid
December 8th, 2008 was the launch date for Defense Grid: The Awakening. Ten years ago, it took the Tower Defense genre and gave it the treatment of a high-production value game. It’s seen a sequel, several expansions, and even a…
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