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Professor Layton & The Unwound Future

Status: 1 playthrough of Unwound Future complete Total Time:  21hr 29min Puzzles Solved: 164 Total Picarats: 5531 Purchase Professor Layton and the Unwound Future from Amazon When a mysterious letter arrives in the post claiming to be written by Hershel Layton’s apprentice, Luke, from 10 years in the future only a short period after the two witness a failed time traveling …

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Naughty Bear

Optional Goal: Destroy 1 video game, preferably this one The concept was alluring – an M rated game starring an evil and malicious stuffed animal hell-bent on revenge and destruction. Everything seen in previews and trailers looked promising. It was one of the few summer releases that actually was on my “To Buy” list. Unfortunately, …

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Super Mario Galaxy 2

It’s time for another high-flying intergalactic adventure with everyone’s favourite mustachioed plumber in red with Super Mario Galaxy 2. Once more, the Mushroom Kingdom is attacked by a now planet-sized Bowser who flees off into the galaxy with Princess Peach, and Mario as always drops everything to be the hero. So is this game worth …

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Hexyz Force

Ancient prophesies have begun to come true in the land of Berge. The forces of Creation and Destruction are battling against each other for the power to change the fate of the world. Someone is destroying ancient Monoliths keeping Delgaia, God of Destruction, sealed off from Berge, and it is up to you to gather …

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3D Dot Game Heroes

(Playing a trade copy of 3D Dot Game Heroes which does not have trophies enabled.) There is a saying that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. That is definitely the case with 3D Dot Game Heroes as it pays its respects to the classic 2D role playing masterpieces that shaped so many gamers of …

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Alan Wake

Status: 1 Normal playthrough of Alan Wake complete, now playing on Nightmare Achievements: 31 of 50 Gamerscore: 490/1000 DLC Purchased: None As I sit here channeling Alan Wake, writing in the light to keep away any Dark Presence that may have seeped from my Xbox 360 over the past week,  I take a brief moment to reflect on just …

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Again

I love losing myself in a good book. Sometimes nothing is better than reading a finely spun story and putting yourself in the shoes of the lead character while snuggled up in your favourite spot on the couch and savoring a pot of tea. Playing an interactive novel game is a real treat for bookworms, …

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Dead or Alive Paradise

Everything you’ve heard about the Dead or Alive Volleyball games is true, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t been fun. Sure the girls have flawlessly perfect bodies, and yes, DOA breasts seem to have a special gravity field (or maybe lack thereof), but the relaxing vacation experience is really just as much fun for the …

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Dracula Undead Awakening

Status: Enjoying it & having fun dying often The third game in my PSP Minis collection comes in the form of a top down shooter. Dracula: Undead Awakening puts me in the shoes of a vampire hunter and has me mow down monsters swarming from all sides. There are three major settings to choose from: Grave …

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3D Dot Game Heroes First Look

Original First Look from GamingAngels (March 2010) Once upon a time, in an 8-bit land not so very far away, the 8-bit people and their 8-bit pets, 8-bit grannies and 8-bit monsters came to the realization that 8-bit worlds didn’t have the market value they once did. The money stopped pouring in and life became …

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