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David Erickson

David Erickson
David (known in most places online as @Data_Error) has been writing video essays about video games, anime, and all manner of geeky media since 2018, joining Geek to Geek two years later. Forged in early-aughts fanfiction and play-by-post role-playing games, he continues to write regularly about everything from creature design for felow Pokémaniacs to the strucural positivity of Yuru Camp. His coffee-making routine is entirely too complicated for his own good.
Chrono Cross Review – Is It a Successful Chrono Trigger Sequel?
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David Erickson

Chrono Cross Review – Is It a Successful Chrono Trigger Sequel?

Chrono Cross isn't a Chrono Trigger sequel in the most direct sense. But it is a great game and knows exactly what it's trying to be: a successor and follow-up.
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Chrono Trigger’s Timeless Soundtrack
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David Erickson

Chrono Trigger’s Timeless Soundtrack

Players everywhere agree that Chrono Trigger knocks it out of the park in about ten different ways. And among its most outstanding elements? Its timeless soundtrack.
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What is a JRPG? What Defines a Japanese Roleplaying Game?
Video Games
David Erickson

What is a JRPG? What Defines a Japanese Roleplaying Game?

What is a JRPG? Ask five different players to define it, and you'll get five different answers. So what's the harm in one more person trying?
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[Keywords] Kindred Spirits and Progress Markers
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David Erickson

[Keywords] Kindred Spirits and Progress Markers

People still love the look and feel of physical books, which we lose a bit in games. Kindred Spirits on the Roof takes a crack at remedying this.
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[Keywords] Megalobox and Invented Nostalgia
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David Erickson

[Keywords] Megalobox and Invented Nostalgia

Megalobox isn't nailing the exact elements of a vintage show; it's more trying to evoke the feel of one.
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[Keywords] Persona 4, Yosuke, and Messaging
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David Erickson

[Keywords] Persona 4, Yosuke, and Messaging

I'm setting my sights on a particular character, a leading example of the missteps that Persona 4 makes with its messaging: Yosuke Hanamura
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Pokémon Sword and Shield – The Isle of Armor (Downloadable Content Review)
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David Erickson

Pokémon Sword and Shield – The Isle of Armor (Downloadable Content Review)

Quick View Release date: June 17, 2020Price: $29.99Rating: E (Everyone)Platform: Nintendo Switch What’s It All About? Shortly after Pokémon Sword & Shield came out (check out our review of it here), an expansion pass was announced for the game, promising two doses explorable areas and an expanded monster roster, starting with the Isle of…
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[Keywords] Komi-san, Gokushufudou, and Single-Concept Comedies
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David Erickson

[Keywords] Komi-san, Gokushufudou, and Single-Concept Comedies

Komi(-san) Can't Communicate and Gokushufudou rely on one-joke conceits to keep the audiences entertained. But is it enough? (Spoiler: yes!)
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[Keywords] Superstar Saga and Personality
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David Erickson

[Keywords] Superstar Saga and Personality

In some ways, Superstar Saga feels like as keen an entry point into turn-based battling as the omnipresent Pokémon. And it impressed on me just how much more compelling Luigi is than that red brother of his.
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[Keywords] Mobile Suit Gundam and On-Ramps
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David Erickson

[Keywords] Mobile Suit Gundam and On-Ramps

I thought I might get into Gunpla recently. Sounds reasonable enough - except when it immediately becomes a time trap.
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