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Published inThe Ugly MonsterKeeping the Faith: A Love Letter to Final Fantasy XIV’s English LocalizationFFXIV is a game for bibliophiles.Jan 29, 2022Jan 29, 2022
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Published inThe Ugly MonsterThe Player/Proxy ParadigmThere was a moment in Nier: Automata where I realized you could kill the enemies without any provocation.Nov 30, 2021Nov 30, 2021
Arcane Is the Best Thing on Netflix Right NowIf you don’t know what League of Legends is don’t worry — Netflix’s new animated series Arcane can be enjoyed whether you play the game…Nov 16, 2021Nov 16, 2021