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E3 2013: Hands-On: Sonic Lost World (Wii U)
I’ve professed this numerous times (the most recent of which being here), but… I’ve been a fan of Sonic the Hedgehog and his games for a long, long time. I’ve played the pinnacle of the 16bit era,...
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E3 2013: Hands-on: Yoshi’s New Island
The developers who spoke during the Wii U Software Showcase @ E3 2013 Event (and during their individual Developer Direct videos) seemed to communicate one central message: the games coming this year...
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E3 2013: Hands-on: Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD ReMIX
Fans of The Downpour Podcast know exactly how I feel about Kingdom Hearts. I am a longtime fan of the series who…dislikes the direction it has gone and who is vehemently against purchasing Kingdom...
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E3 2013: Hands-on: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
How do I even begin to describe a game that parallels the legendary The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past? For many gamers, A Link to the Past is the quintessential Zelda experience, a game that is...
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E3 2013: Hands-On: Dragon’s Crown (PS3)
I have a wonky history with the beat ‘em up genre. In the nineties I ate stuff like that up. Games like Streets of Rage (and its sequels) & Golden Axe (and its sequels) were littered across early...
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E3 2013: Hands-On: Sonic Lost World (3DS)
Sonic is a franchise that I haven’t touched in years. Sonic Adventure 2: Battle for the GameCube marks my last outing with the blue blur. Subsequent entries in the franchise never managed to pique my...
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E3 2013: Hands-On: Cloudberry Kingdom (Wii U)
Cloudberry Kingdom is a game that some of you should be familiar with thanks to Staff Writer Kyle Emch’s coverage of the game and interview with the developers. But, despite what I’d heard, there’s...
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E3 2013: Hands-On: Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails
I watched the Nintendo Direct that happened several days ago. One of the games featured in Nintendo’s sort of… “Indie Sizzle Reel” was a little gem called Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails. This is...
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E3 2013: RetroN 5 Retro Gaming Console
I love older video games, so much that I have a rather large library. With technology advancing, those old games are becoming harder to get running on TVs due to input issues. Hyperkin is looking to...
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E3 2013: Hands-on: Ragnarok Odyssey ACE
I’ve mentioned this countless times, but for the sake of those who aren’t aware: I don’t own a Vita, but I really want a reason to get one. I read Steve Baltimore’s review of Ragnarok Odyssey, and it...
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E3 2013: Hands-on Impressions: Ys: Memories of Celceta
XSEED, you and I need to talk. See, I wasn’t planning on buying a Vita anytime soon. But then, you had to let me get my hands on the demo for Ys: Memories of Celceta, and now I’ll have to buy one when...
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E3 2013: Hands-on: Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
It’s no secret that the Final Fantasy XIII series has been under heavy criticism since the first title in the trilogy was released to the world. Linear gameplay and a confusing story was followed by a...
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E3 2013: Hands-On: Mario Kart 8
The Mario Kart franchise is one that does not really need an introduction. It’s been around since the SNES days and every console generation has received its own iteration of Mario Kart since. I am...
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E3 2013: Hands-On: Pikmin 3
If there’s anything the oprainfall faithful are used to hearing, it’s, “Sorry to keep you waiting.” Of all of Nintendo’s first-party titles announced for Wii U this year, I think Pikmin 3 is the one...
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The Downpour Podcast: E3 2013 Day 3 Recap
We’re extremely happy to (finally) announce that The Downpour Podcast is available on the iTunes music store! If iTunes isn’t your cup of tea, you can still check out this page for an archive of past...
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E3 2013: Hands-on: Tales of Xillia
On August 6th, 2013, Dragon’s Crown will be released into the wild. This is definitely a game that has a huge following at oprainfall, one sure to pique the curiosity of many. But…there’s another game...
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E3 2013: Hands-On: Dragon Fantasy Book II
I may not have a Vita (as established elsewhere, as well as in earlier impressions), but that didn’t stop me from eyeballing Dragon Fantasy Book II when I passed it on the show floor. I’ve read our...
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E3 2013: Hands-on Impressions: Muramasa Rebirth
Muramasa: The Demon Blade was originally released by Ignition for the Wii back in 2009. Developed by Vanillaware (the company behind Odin Sphere and the upcoming Dragon’s Crown), the game follows a...
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E3 2013: Hands-On Impressions: A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX
Destined for XBLA sometime in the near future, A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX feels like a mash-up of Contra, the 2D Metroid games, and Mega Man. Originally released for Steam back in 2011, this...
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E3 2013: Hands-on Impressions: Time and Eternity
Imageepoch’s games have always been divisive among gamers. The creator of titles like Luminous Arc, Luminous Arc 2, Sands of Destruction, Fate/Extra, Arc Rise Fantasia, and, most recently, Black Rock...
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