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[Keywords] Final Fantasy XIV and Hooks

Welp, an MMO finally got its claws in me. Makes some sense that it’d be Final Fantasy XIV. But this isn’t the first time I’ve made a pass at this particular MMO – so why does Final Fantasy XIV work for me now?

[Keywords] Animal Crossing and Intrinsic Motivation

by Data_Error | Keywords, The Geekery

Animal Crossing and Rune Factory both hold my attention long after their objectives run dry. Sometimes, you get to write your own quests.

Geeks Speak: Great Moments in Video Game Music

by Troytlepower | Geeks Speak

Whether it’s a calming melody that puts you at ease or a rapid fire rhythm that pumps you up, music is an essential part of our favorite video games. We asked some of our Geek to Geek Network contributors for some of their favorite tracks and sound bites, and here’s...

What is a JRPG? And Does It Matter?

by Data_Error | The Geekery

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?

[Keywords] Kindred Spirits and Progress Markers

by Data_Error | Keywords, The Geekery

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.

[Keywords] Persona 4, Yosuke, and Messaging

by Data_Error | Keywords, The Geekery

I’m setting my sights on a particular character, a leading example of the missteps that Persona 4 makes with its messaging: Yosuke Hanamura

Pokémon Sword and Shield – Expansion Pass (Downloadable Content Review)

by Data_Error | Reviews

Quick View Release date: June 17, 2019Price: $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,...

Resident Evil 3 (Video Game Review)

by Steve Wittkamp | Reviews, The Geekery

Resident Evil 3 has a complicated legacy, to say the least. It continues the story of the original game’s protagonist, Jill Valentine, and her attempt to escape from Raccoon City, which has become overrun by zombies. Originally intended to be a spin-off title, the original 1999 release was heavily criticized for containing a significant amount of recycled content from 1998’s Resident Evil 2

[Keywords] Superstar Saga and Personality

by Data_Error | General, Keywords, The Geekery

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.