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E3 2017 – PC Gaming Show Stream and Discussion

There's still plenty of proof that PC gaming isn't dead

| Categories: PC, SideArc, Video Games | 1 Comment »

Hello? Is anyone there? Here’s your chance to watch and talk about the next big E3 conference, the PC Gaming Show. What can we expect from this PC-centric show? According to PCGamer: • A major announcement from Firaxis Games. • A new game from Klei Entertainment, creators of Mark of the Ninja, Don’t Starve, and […]

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E3 2017 – Bethesda Conference Stream and Discussion And Devolver Digital

Up next is Bethesda, what surprises lie in wait?

| Categories: PC, PlayStation 4, SideArc, Video Games, Virtual Reality, Xbox One | 246 Comments »

Up next in this E3 extravaganza is publisher/developer Bethesda. What do we have in store for us today? Well, there’s not really much that’s known right now. Bethesda has managed to keep a tight lid on their upcoming games and details that they will be discussing, so much of this will be a surprise. Will […]

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E3 2017 – Microsoft Conference Stream and Discussion

Join us as Microsoft unveils their latest

| Categories: SideArc, Video Games, Xbox One | 641 Comments »

Microsoft’s E3 2017 presentation is almost upon us and I have just one word for you – Scorpio. We all know it’s coming and it’s going to be the main attraction at Microsoft’s E3 conference this year, but does Microsoft have any surprises in store? We can safely expect pricing, release date, and lots of […]

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Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Is Almost Here

A promising journey of anxiety and psychosis - will "Independent AAA" finally be a reality?

| Categories: PC, PlayStation 4, SideArc, Video Games | 9 Comments »

Hellblade is finally almost here, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. That Ninja Theory decided to sell their latest game for a mere $30 – half the price of standard AAA titles – has me even more excited. Ninja Theory has made a name for themselves with well-crafted, highly-polished games over the past decade. They […]

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New Vanillaware Game – “13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim”

Prepare for another beautifully animated experience from the masters at Vanillaware

| Categories: SideArc, Video Games | 9 Comments »

Odin Sphere, Muramasa, Dragon’s Crown; between the beautiful, hand-drawn animation and rock-solid gameplay mechanics Vanillaware has made a name for themselves as a high-quality studio. While details are still light for this upcoming game, the animation already  looks to uphold this developer’s sterling legacy. All that’s known so far is this snippet taken from the […]

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5-Minute Reviews – Fire Emblem Heroes

Excellent mechanics weighed down by terrible Free-To-Play trappings

| Categories: Mobile, review, SideArc, Video Games | 5 Comments »

How do you keep the legacy and mechanics of a multi-decade series alive while catering to the casual mobile gaming market? If someone figures this out, please contact Nintendo immediately. While at its core Fire Emblem Heroes is actually a very well crafted game, decisions made to capitalize on the money-making market that is iOS […]

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How a Longtime Zelda Fan Sees the Season Pass

This could either go very well or very poorly - we just don't have enough information yet

| Categories: Nintendo Switch, SideArc, Video Games, Wii U | 16 Comments »

Let me get this out of the way – The Legend of Zelda series is one of my all-time favorites. On top of that, Breath of the Wild is one of my most-anticipated games ever. From the original game on the NES to the most recent handheld iterations I’ve played and beaten them all; many of them […]

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SideArc Reviews: “Yoshi’s Woolly World”

An adorable little yarn

| Categories: 3DS, Featured Posts, review, SideArc, Video Games, Wii U | 7 Comments »

“Yoshi’s Woolly World” is bar none the most adorable game I have ever played, and is a darn good platformer to boot. Released last year for the Wii U and receiving a re-release for the 3DS soon, this may not be a “system-seller” level game but anyone who has either of these systems should seriously […]

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My theory about what the Nintendo NX is going to be

Handheld? Home? Both?

| Categories: 3DS, NX, SideArc, Video Games, Wii U | 9 Comments »

Have you heard the rumor of the day? The known-to-exist-but-still-shrouded-in-secrecy Nintendo NX is going to be a hybrid handheld and home console in one! Well, that’s certainly the way it seems with the popular rumors going around. In fact, comments from Ubisoft and The Pokémon Company seem to corroborate the idea that the NX is […]

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Tackling My Backlog – Catching up Part 1/2

Still pushing through this mountain of games

| Categories: PlayStation 4, Retro, SideArc, Video Games, Wii U, Xbox One | 17 Comments »

As Jeff Goldblum said in “Jurassic Park,” “Life always finds a way to interfere with your plans to play more video games.” (OK, maybe I’m paraphrasing.) Though really, I’ve been playing games. I just haven’t had the chance to talk about them as I wanted. Starting today that changes! I have part 1 of 2 […]

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