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Axe of the Blood God: Nier: Automata and Andromeda Drama
PODCAST: Kat, Caty, and Nadia talk Nier Automata, Mass Effect Andromeda, Chrono Trigger, and more in this massive episode of our RPG podcast.
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Axe of the Blood God: Revisiting Final Fantasy XV and Our Second Chrono Trigger Report
PODCAST: We return to the RPG that's been getting a bit of backlash lately while also talking Chrono Trigger, Horizon Zero Dawn, the Switch, and Nier.
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Why We Won't Be at Sean Murray's First Major Appearance Since No Man's Sky
When a trade show is better treated as a trade show.
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TV Mode or Handheld? We Asked Indie Devs How They Prefer to Play Their Games on Nintendo Switch
No one expects Tabletop mode.
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John McClane and Ferris Bueller Were Apparently Among the Inspirations for Final Fantasy XV's Main Characters
Bueller. Bueller. Bueller.
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Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom Coming to PC, Getting Simultaneous Worldwide Release
You won't have to wait for Ni No Kuni II to be released in English.
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Now That Pokemon Bank is Out, The Fun Really Begins
Kat explains why she's been holding out on Sun and Moon pending the Pokemon Bank update.
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USgamer's RPG Podcast: Fire Emblem and a Discussion of the Switch's RPGs
Nadia and Kat goof on one another about Final Fantasy IV and Persona 4 Golden, then settle in to talk Switch and Fire Emblem.
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Final Fantasy IV Let's Play Highlights: Golbez Twirling His Mustache
Our heroes climb the Tower of Zott and later encounter an old friend as Kat's dramatic reading of Final Fantasy IV continues.
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Opinion: Fire Emblem is Suddenly One of Nintendo's Most Prominent Franchises
From the brink of death, Fire Emblem is now headlining a mobile game, a Switch game, and more.
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Final Fantasy IV Let's Play: Oh Right, That's How You Beat Dark Elf (Now With Timestamps!)
Our Let's Play of Final Fantasy continues, now with handy timestamps so you can jump to the best parts!
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Here's When We're Going to be Playing Final Fantasy IV This Week
Where to find us and when to watch.
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USgamer's RPG Podcast: An In-Depth Look at the Oral History of Final Fantasy VII
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD: Kat and Nadia welcome Polygon's Matt Leone to discuss his massive oral history of Final Fantasy VII.
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Watch: USgamer Breaks Down Whether the Switch's Presentation Was a Success or a Failure
VIDEO: Mike and Kat get together to take your questions and talk about all the news that came out of last night's big Nintendo Switch event.
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Reaction: This Was Pretty Much the Switch's Worst Case Scenario
But Mario and Zelda sure look great.
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USgamer's RPG Podcast: Our Most Anticipated RPGs of 2017!
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD: Kat and Nadia dig into Persona 5, Mass Effect Andromeda, and more.
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Join Mike and Kat For a Live Breakdown of Last Night's Switch Event [Done!]
The morning after the event, Kat and Mike will be on Youtube talking about everything they learned.
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Replay of the Blood God: Our Final Fantasy IV Let's Play Continues With a Trip Up Mt. Ordeals
Kat's dramatic reading of Final Fantasy IV continues.
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Opinion: The Switch's Success Doesn't Hinge on Zelda Being Available at Launch
Nintendo is reportedly pushing hard to get Breath of the Wild ready for launch, but they arguably have bigger fish to fry.
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Nintendo's Switch and Microsoft's Scorpio Quietly Herald a New Console Generation in 2017
2017 IN PREVIEW: New consoles from Microsoft and Nintendo highlight changing expectations for gamers.
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A Note from the Editor: What to Expect From USgamer in 2017
Here's what we're looking to accomplish in the new year.
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USgamer's RPG Podcast Recaps the Year in RPGs for 2016
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD: Nadia and Kat dig into a strong year for RPGs.
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From Madden to NBA 2K17, Kat Explores the Best Sports Games of 2016
It was mostly a great year for sports sims. Here are some of Kat's favorites.
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Off-Topic: Kat and Mike Discuss Star Wars: Rogue One
Join us for a spoiler-filled conversation about the new Star Wars film!
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After the Review: Let's Talk About the Second Half of Final Fantasy XV
The open world is great, but what about the second half?
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Why No Man's Sky's Initial Disappointment Still Hurts
2016 IN REVIEW: An already conservative industry is apt to take all the wrong lessons from the backlash to No Man's Sky.
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USgamer's RPG Podcast Talks Ni No Kuni 2 and Ponders Final Fantasy XV's Patches
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD: And Nadia's back, too!
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Steep PlayStation 4 Review: Not the SSX Successor You're Looking For
Lots of potential, flawed execution.
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Opinion: You Don't Need to Wait for the Upcoming Patches to Enjoy Final Fantasy XV
But yes, Chapter 13 really is pretty bad.
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Shovel Knight's Specter of Torment Will Be Even More Different Than You Think
Yacht Club Games talks about Specter of Torment's new story and structure, as well as why they keep putting out such elaborate expansions for free.
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Seven Thoughts From PSX 2016
Observations on Last of Us Part 2, Persona 5's English localization, and everything else we saw at Sony's December showcase.
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USgamer's RPG Podcast Reviews Final Fantasy XV
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD: Oh my god, it's finally here.
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After the Review: The Frustration of Civilization VI's Diplomacy
What do you do when your AI neighbors seem to hate you no matter what?
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Prof. Kat's Pokémon Journal, Day 4: Final Thoughts
Kat shares her final thoughts on the story, the Pokédex, power creep, and more.
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Prof. Kat's Pokémon Journal, Day 3: How is the Postgame Content?
A look at what Pokemon Sun and Moon have to offer after the credits roll.
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Ten Years Later: USgamer Debates Whether the Nintendo Wii Was a Success or a Failure
Nadia and Kat look back on Nintendo's short-term sensation with the benefit of hindsight.
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Prof. Kat's Pokemon Journal, Day 2: Will Z-Moves Make an Impact?
Pokemon Sun and Moon's newest mechanic is flashy, but is it useful?
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USgamer's RPG Podcast Reviews Pokémon Sun and Moon
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD: All of the discussion about the latest generation of Pokémon!
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Prof. Kat's Pokémon Journal, Day 1: How do the Alolan Forms Change Pokémon?
Our resident Pokémon master shares her thoughts on the Alolan Forms after encountering them in the wild.
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Why the Pokemon Anime is the Most Successful Adaptation of a Videogame Ever
Game Freak's marketing juggernaut owes much of its success to its television spinoff. And it's still going.
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Why Pokémon is Stronger Than Ever
Even the decline of Pokémon Go isn't enough to keep the iconic series from rolling into its latest generation with a ton of momentum.
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Initial Thoughts: Tyranny's Introduction Offers a Neat Bit of World Building
Why we really like Tyranny's first couple hours.
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The Time a Japanese Famicom Game Tried to Simulate American Presidential Politics
As the 2016 presidential election finally comes to a close, we look back on Japan's optimistic take on American electoral politics.
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BlizzCon 2016 Reactions: The Original Diablo is a Brilliant Anniversary Gift
Plus: A requiem for StarCraft II, and fans react to Mean Streets of Gadgetzan.
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Double Fine's Day of the Devs Indie Showcase is a San Francisco Treat
We take a trip to Double Fine's Day of the Devs event and highlight a few of our favorite games in the process.
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USgamer's RPG Podcast Examines Skyrim Remastered, Exist Archive, and RPG Accessibility
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD: Does Skyrim hold up? Do RPGs need to be more accessible? Nadia and Kat have thoughts!
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USgamer's RPG Podcast Welcomes RPG Legend Brian Fargo
AXE OF THE BLOOD GOD: We interview legendary director Brian Fargo about Wasteland 3 and go in-depth on Final Fantasy XV.
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Stop Calling Exist Archive a Spiritual Successor to Valkyrie Profile
There will never be another Valkyrie Profile.