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Goodbye to 2007 and my pre-blogger self

It’s been quite a year for me with tons of new experiences both online and offline. Though I didn’t make it to the roll of graduating (actually graduating, not just the graduate class)


Guide to Programming Series: Week 2

To those following the series, sorry for being late. It was the last week of the term (AKA Hell week) and I had tons of to-do on my list that I didn’t remember to


J2EE, ASP.NET or PHP

Ever since I’ve decided on taking up freelance programming as my bread and butter to get through my college expenses, I have always been slapped with the choice of which language to take as


Control is free on Epic Games Store

It’s that time of the month again.  Epic Game Store has listed Control as it’s free game for the


Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl announced for Switch

The Pokemon Company and developer ILCA have announced Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl, remakes of the 2006-released DS titles Pokemon Diamond Version and Pokemon Pearl Version for Switch. They will launch in late


PlayStation 4 System Update version 8.00 improves parties and messages

Sony has released the PlayStation 4 system software update version 8.00 today, which includes changes to Party and Messages features, new avatars, updated parental controls, and


Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Collector’s Edition coming to US

Great news for Monster Hunter fans. Capcom is bringing the Collector’s Edition of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate into North America Pre-ordering a collectors edition nets you the following: Exclusive Gore Magala figure! Felyne wearing Gore Magala armor


US PlayStation Plus Instant Game Collection for September

Just before we hit September, Sony has just posted the upcoming titles set to enter the Instant Game Collection for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Resident Evil Chronicles HD Collection (PS3) Free for PS Plus members, Regular Price:


Etrian Odyssey Untold pre-order bonuses detailed

Atlus has a special treat for gamers who pre-order Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl. The pre-order bonuses include a design book with concept art, notes and comics and a 7-track music CD that features a live


Lightning Returns gets new “13 days” trailer, gameplay details and a sexy new outfit

Square managed to tease fans at this year’s Comic-Con in San Diego with a new trailer for Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII called “13 Days.” A new set of screenshots reveal more information about


Devil Maker: Tokyo released for Android and iOS

As the popularity of Android and iOS continues to rise we’re bound to see more interesting games pop-up for them (although I’m personally waiting for a Taiko game).  Devil Maker: Tokyo is one such


Altus confirms brand will carry on, upcoming games still on track

In the wake of it’s parent company going into what western economies call bankruptcy, Atlus reached out to fans via it’s website and Twitter to thank everyone for the concern and to to placate those still


Atlus’ parent company Index files for bankcruptcy

Persona, Catherine and Shin Megami Tensei fans have a bit of reason to worry as despite their favourite titles doing well in Japan and in the international scene, as Atlus’ parent company is in


PSN bundles 10 games with all their DLCs

Looks like it’s time to prepare your wallets again, this time it’s for the Ultimate Deals via the PlayStation Store.   Debuting exclusively for the PSN are Ultimate Editions for 10 titles for the


Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemist of Dusk Sky intros new characters, battle system details

Dengeki PlayStation has a few more tidbits with the upcoming Atelier title, Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemist of Dusk Sky,  featuring details on the new battle system and introducing three new characters. Characters — English names via


Shin Megami Tensei IV confirmed for US release

Atlus has officially confirmed that Shin Megami Tensei IV will be arriving in North America sometime this summer. No release date has been announced but the downside of such a popular franchise is that Atlus is branding


Sega teases new project for PlayStation 3 and PS Vita

A new teaser site has popped up from Sega, with not a gander of information.  About it. Sega’s current IP pool includes Valkyria Chronicles, Resonance of Fate, even the Project Diva games so it’s up in


EA details freebies to SimCity buyers

EA is compensating current SimCity owners for the troubled launch which was filled with server issues and game crashing bugs. If you bought and registered your copy of SimCity by March 25, you’re entitled to


XSEED localization specialist explains why most games don’t get dual audio

Ever wondered why most games coming out of Japan for localization gets their original Japanese voices stripped away?  So many great games like Final Fantasy XIII-2 (yes, my R3 copy had english voices :(),


Fire Emblem: Awakening exceeds 180,000 sales in February

According to Nintendo’s interview with VentureBeat, Fire Emblem: Awakening has sold more than 180,000 physical copies o, including 63,000 digital ones.  Impressive considering that last Fire Emblem’s lifetime sale was just 250,000 over it’s five year availability. VentureBeat’s


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