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#91: Bravely Default: A Critique of the Old

#91: Bravely Default: A Critique of the Old

(Spoiler Alert: This article contains significant spoilers for Bravely Default's story.) Last year, Square-Enix released a game which garnered much attention from JRPG fans. Taking inspiration from the Final Fantasy games from the NES/SNES-era, Bravely Default was seen as both a return to form for...
Interactive Friction: Watch_Dogs: Episode 2: Disproportionate Retribution

Interactive Friction: Watch_Dogs: Episode 2: Disproportionate Retribution

In this episode, we continue to explore the lengths of Aiden Pearce's depravity.For those who are curious, this is the link to the Austin Walker article I brought up at the start of this episode.It ties in well to the overall point that we make in this episode about the game's sense of morality. I...
The Texture Pop: Episode 43: Episode With Soul

The Texture Pop: Episode 43: Episode With Soul

0:02:00 Gaming NewsMetro 2033 and Last Light offer 1/3 of each game as demoTo answer Sam's question from the podcast, those demos are also available on console.And here is the article about game controllers Sam was talking about.Infinite Crisis is closing downThat did not take very long.The Vita is...
Interactive Friction: Watch_Dogs: Episode 1: A Better Noir

Interactive Friction: Watch_Dogs: Episode 1: A Better Noir

After all that teasing, we finally start the main event. Here is the first actual episode of the Watch_Dogs series.I think it is pretty clear from the outset that neither Sam nor I enjoy this game. However, we believe that there is enough in the way of interesting critical conversation to warrant a...
Interactive Friction: Watch_Dogs: Episode 0: The E3 Demo & Expectations

Interactive Friction: Watch_Dogs: Episode 0: The E3 Demo & Expectations

As I stated in my last post, today marks the start of the new season of Interactive Friction, covering Watch_Dogs. But before we get to the game proper, Sam had the idea to do an episode talking about the initial E3 reveal.The point here was to outline what we expected from the final product after...
Interactive Friction: Season 3 Reveal!

Interactive Friction: Season 3 Reveal!

It has been some time since our last season of Interactive Friction. After braving the dilweeds of Rook Island in Far Cry 3, we became born survivors in Tomb Raider (2013). Now, we enter a new chapter.Rather than continue our island tour, Sam and I have decided to head back to civilization. Next...
The Texture Pop: Episode 42: Game Player Haters

The Texture Pop: Episode 42: Game Player Haters

0:01:15 Gaming News.Supergirl TV Show TrailerAs a whole, it piqued my interest in the show enough that I want to give it a chance. It has some parts that DC fans might not like, but there's enough done right that I think it can both bring some female attention to DC superheroes and get old fans to...
#90: Demon's Souls: Why Do So Many Like It?

#90: Demon's Souls: Why Do So Many Like It?

Given how many people have asked me to try it, I find it surprising that it took me so long to play a Souls game. With an abundance of free time, I found myself enjoying my time with it. As I sit here, ruminating upon my new-found experiences with Demon's Souls, a question crossed my mind: Why...
The Texture Pop: Episode 41: Parkour Hitman

The Texture Pop: Episode 41: Parkour Hitman

Chris and Garrett both had important reasons they could not attend. This left Sam and I to hold the fort this week.0:01:30 Gaming NewsAssassin's Creed: Syndicate revealed:There are some interesting ideas being floated about, but time will tell with this game. After all, it IS Ubisoft we're talking...
The Texture Pop: Episode 40: Infection Buddies

The Texture Pop: Episode 40: Infection Buddies

My apologies for the late posting. I have been busy for these past few days.0:01:33 Gaming NewsBatman: Arkham Knight Season Pass (Costs $40)I don't know whether I should have been surprised to see this or not. This is the logical extension of the pre-order/season pass system. It was bound to...
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