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Released in 2012 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, the original Dragon’s Dogma was an action roleplaying game tailored to a very specific audience. Brutally difficult, the gameplay centered on open-world exploration with a survivalist touch, wherein players and their NPC (non-player character) companions must trek through a “persistent” world that — at the time — felt organic as shifting day-and-night cycles and changing weather conditions imbued its somewhat bland fantasy world with a sense of life. Heavy on…

In the luddite days of the Nineties, there were a handful of ways to discover a new video game: You could hear about it in the schoolyard from that one kid who swore that their older brother got a copy straight from Japan. You could read about it from a more legitimate source, like a magazine you picked up at Borders. Or you could inevitably stumble across a commercial on TV. That last one, that’s how I discovered the original Final Fantasy VII. But unlike other game commercials that relied on near-traumatic, Nine Inch…

There was a time when arcades reigned supreme, and Bandai Namco’s 3D fighter Tekken series was a top contender for king of the fighting games. Despite being someone who grew up in the twilight of arcades’ popularity, my first experience with Tekken wasn’t with a cabinet, but with a kiosk at Toys “R” Us. As a kid who loved playing Street Fighter II and Mortal Kombat at home, my attention was instantly piqued by the flashy graphics and explosive audio of Tekken 2 blasting from the chunky TV hanging precariously above the…

The reissue of the brilliant, divisive sequel wasn't needed, but remains a fearless vision unlike anything else in gaming The reissue of the brilliant, divisive sequel wasn't needed, but remains a fearless vision unlike anything else in gaming FOLLOW US ON GOOGLE NEWS Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Techno Blender is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, all…

When it comes to children’s stories, Alice in Wonderland is one of the best. So it makes sense for the media to be filled with unique takes on the story. Gaming is not that different. Ravenlok is a game that is heavily inspired by Lewis Carrol’s work and wears that distinction on its sleeve like a badge of honour. The game features hack-and-slash action and voxel-based graphics, which help it stand out enough. On the surface, it seems like a game aimed at a younger audience but might appeal to the adult demographic too.…