Tag Archives: Xenoblade Chronicles

Pietriots Best Of Nintendo Wii!

Posted on 2013/01/27 by

Whelp, it’s already here. On November 18th, the Wii U ushered in a new generation of Nintendo hardware, and I’m very excited. Once again, we have a new controller that will deliver different experiences – but as we all know … Continue reading →

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Final Fantasy XIII-2 – Impressions From The Past World Of Another Time Dimension Crystal Fragment Memory Toilet

Posted on 2012/09/12 by

In an alternate dimension where Final Fantasy XIII was a well received videogame, Square-Enix thought it was a fantastic idea to make Final Fantasy XIII-2. Final Fantasy XIII is rubbish but I soldiered through the entire game riding the strength … Continue reading →

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Musings on Female Characters, Or Why Is The Western Game Character Menagerie Such A Sausage Party?

Posted on 2012/06/23 by

It wouldn’t be unfair to say that Metroid: Other M got a mixed reception, tilted heavy in favor of it being a good game. Which is to say, that people can agree that the game is solidly built, a great … Continue reading →

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Why GameInformer Makes Me Want To Punch A Kitten

Posted on 2012/04/26 by

Here we have a lovely piece about one of the greatest games of the last decade, Xenoblade Chronicles. It’s an “amazing game” says the author, Chris Warcraft of GameInformer. It features an “epic storyline” with “engaging characters” and “fresh combat”. … Continue reading →

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Game of the Year Awards – 2011

Posted on 2012/01/11 by

The pride, the glory, the honor. Which games will take home the top awards, and which ones will end up on the floor with a sore butt? Is there a difference?

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Free Roaming – Go Vacation

Posted on 2011/12/18 by

Hi everyone! What’s the next activity on the schedule? Schedule? Screw that! There is none, we’re on HOLIDAY! I just don’t feel like doing anything. So far we’ve already wet ourselves, gone skateboarding and sniffed some petrol. It’s time for … Continue reading →

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The Monado Conspiracy

Posted on 2011/12/16 by

I dragged out some of the more preoccupied Pietriots for comments. Got them to share their thoughts on why MONADO WAS SUDDENLY, MALICIOUSLY CANCELLED and how well they think this new Xenoblade thing is being handled in North Amerika – … Continue reading →

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Smart Phones With Dumb Games

Posted on 2011/10/27 by

Lately (well, the past few years) there’s been talk (viral propaganda, speculation) about handheld gaming systems becoming a thing of the past as iPhones and Androids threaten to take over the multibillion dollar industry inside your pocket. The logic behind … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Buy Xenoblade Chronicles

Posted on 2011/09/11 by

Short answer: because it’s absolutely incredible, and being a part of such a masterpiece in game design and passion will enhance your overall quality of life. Let me clarify one thing first: you shouldn’t buy Xenoblade. You should already fucking … Continue reading →

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Operation Rainfall’s biggest challenge

Posted on 2011/07/07 by

It’s not from Nintendo. It’s not language barriers or translation issues. It’s not some greedy CEO who gets a hard-on from punishing people. It’s the gaming media, and so called “fans” who are threatening boycotts and trolling Wii just like … Continue reading →

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