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History of Video Game Weapons Part III: Ninja Gear

Since man first realized that swinging a stick or throwing a rock could inflict bodily harm, there has been fighting. As these fights became more and more important, so too did the sticks and rocks. I have decided to start a several part post on the history and myth behind legendary weapons in some of [...]
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Ryu Ga Gotoku, Kenzan! (???? ??!) or Yakuza 3 PS3 Preview

The Ryu Ga Gotoku (known in America as Yakuza) series has reached the third chapter in Japan with the March 6th release of Ryu Ga Gotoku, Kenzan! for the Playstation3. Above are some screens from this week’s Famitsu magazine and a trailer for the game featuring some story elements and gameplay. This installment [...]
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History of Video Game Weapons Part II: Katana

Since man first realized that swinging a stick or throwing a rock could inflict bodily harm, there has been fighting. As these fights became more and more important, so too did the sticks and rocks. I have decided to start a several part post on the history and myth behind legendary weapons in some of [...]
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Know Your Video Game History: Persona

Persona 3’s immense success has convinced Atlus to release it in it’s entirety in America. This means no changes were made to any major elements of the game.  The Persona series however, has not always been treated so kindly during the transition from Japanese to English: Revelations: Persona (?????????) Whoever was in charge of the localization of [...]
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History of Video Game Weapons Part I: Lances & Spears

Since man first realized that swinging a stick or throwing a rock could inflict bodily harm, there has been fighting. As these fights became more and more important, so too did the sticks and rocks. I have decided to start a several part post on the history and myth behind legendary weapons in some of [...]
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