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Now that I’m older, I think back to some of the great books I’ve read over the years and wonder, “With so many book-based movies, why aren’t there more classic books getting their own games?” I mean, out of the hundreds of amazing stories I’ve read in my life thus far, why not make the medium more interactive and turn some of these great stories into games? With this burning question on my mind, I set out to find five books I really enjoyed reading while growing up and to explore what about them would make them great games....

Kentucky Route Zero This masterpiece of narrative experimentation is absolutely haunting, getting a near perfect score from me back in August. Providing the player with several unique and inventive ways of story-telling aurally, visually, and textually, the game also boasts some wonderfully beguiling artwork and a haunting musical score. It’s a shame that since January we’ve only seen two of the five planned acts get released. But right now, these two parts alone provide plenty of top-notch playtime....

Resonance of Fate was a pretty easily missed game, released in 2010 for PS3 and Xbox 360 – and lost among other games released at the time, such as Final Fantasy XIII. Nowadays, the characters can be seen in the massive crossover tactical-rpg game Project X Zone 1 and 2. It was also developed by tri-Ace, and published by Sega, hence their appearance in the crossover games. Resonance of Fate boasts a fairly unique combat system and offered tons of playtime....

Delay mechanics, choke points, friction, whatever else you may call it, is a commonly used monetization mechanic in F2P games and I’m not here to tell you not to use them. However, the most brilliantly designed games don’t encourage the player to leave while they wait for these delays. Take Clash of Clans for example. In order to improve my town hall from level 2-6 it could maybe take 30 days....

Some series may look visually appealing and exciting today – but they’ll be gone from our minds in a matter of days and completely unpalatable in five years. Other shows shine for their timeless appeal and real literary value, remaining relevant decades after airing for the first time. Let’s take a look at some of the best old-school anime that’s worth a watch today. 15. Lupin the Third (Part I) Released: 1971 Genre: Action, Comedy Length: 23 Eps....

According to a Philadelphia Police Department news launch, Dayron Burney-Thorne, 16, has been named a suspect in the Sept. 27 shooting that left 14-12 months-vintage Nicolas Elizalde useless and 4 others injured outdoor their Philadelphia excessive college. tvguidetime.com Burney-Thorne has warrants out for his arrest for murder, multiple counts of attempted homicide, robbery, obstructing justice, tampering with evidence, and crook conspiracy, the discharge reads. Citing PPD Homicide Capt. Jason Smith, The Philadelphia Inquirer reviews detectives are attempting to find seven different folks of interest within the case....

Have you found the perfect spot for that campsite Tom Nook wants built? Well it’s time to make the dream pitch for your island with a brilliant campsite design! And these ideas are here to help. We’ve created a list of some of our favorite campsites for ACNH inspo, so dive in and see what you think! 20. Campsite with a Moat How cool is this design? It’s such a simple idea that you could really build on top of....

And they all have different reasons. Whether they efficiently murder due to a psychological atypicality, or because of the way they were raised, or to change the world… we just love our cold-blooded assassin types. So we’ve gathered a bunch of the greatest assassins out there in anime land, ranking the best of ‘em one by one. Expect violence, tragedy, and tons of complex characterisation. Let’s go! 20. Johan Liebert Anime: Monster The fact Johan is not technically an assassin by complete definition is what keeps him so far down this list....

It’s Rapunzel with a Disney twist. And it’s now one of Disney’s staple franchises, the story of Rapunzel lends itself to some interesting DIY projects that are perfect for kids and even adults. So let’s dive into these magical Tangled inspired crafts and get our hands dirty! 1. Quilling Tangled Check It Out Disney movies don’t cut corners when it comes to creating enchanting kingdoms, magical towers, and castles to house some of the universe’s most memorable characters....

Well of course! From sword fights in medieval Japan to hand-to-hand combat, the diverse forms of martial arts abound in anime. So my goal here is to find anime that highlight the art of combat in the best possible way. Making martial arts a significant element of the show. With that in mind, here are my top picks for the best martial arts anime of all time. Grab your black belt and strap in!...

I’ve got so many bad takes here that you’re bound to find something to disagree with me over, but that’s okay. We’re all civilized here (I hope?). Plus, this is my list so there’s nothing we can do about it! OK in all seriousness, there have been some stellar Pokémon designs over the years. And Game Freak needs to be commended for that. I’m doing that in my own special way by celebrating what I consider to be the best Pokémon creature designs ever made....

But I’ve always felt most sets were designed for male characters and then re-shaped for females. Something about these armor sets looks uninspired when worn by a woman – and considering how fond Nord women are of combat, that’s just unrealistic. Female armor sets are among the most numerous mods available online. Still, it can be hard to sift through hundreds of bikini armors and skimpy attires that simply break your immersion....

And the RPG genre was doing just fine back in the 8-bit era too, despite lacking such sophisticated graphics. They got by with engaging stories, innovative gameplay, and the same vast, immersive worlds you could lose yourself into for days. The NES – and its Japanese counterpart, the Famicom – has an amazing RPG library, including some of the decade’s most important titles. It’s where Zelda and Final Fantasy got their start....