Shin Megami Tensei: Persona’s demon negotiations still make sense

By Jenni Lada // 9.29.169.28.16

Demon negotiation is a Shin Megami Tensei staple. Ever since Digital Devil Story: Megami Tensei was released on the Famicom in 1987, players have been able to talk with their supernatural enemies and attempt to get them to join their ranks. Each game offers its own variation on this unique form of communication and recruitment, but Shin Megami Tensei: Persona has one of the most interesting and realistic approaches to the mechanic.

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Video: Get drawn in by Rakugaki Showtime

By Graham Russell // 8.18.168.18.16

When delving into the world of retro imports, you’re always hoping to find a treasure, but what about a Treasure treasure? Late-life PS1 release Rakugaki Showtime is a fun Power Stone-style brawler with a hand-drawn look and even a Mischief Makers cameo, and it’s a great little game to check out today. So do that! We conveniently have this video.

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Appreciating Chrono Trigger’s influence

By Jenni Lada // 7.18.167.17.16

Chrono Trigger is a legend; it is an icon. When people talk about RPGs that have gone on to shape and influence other games, it’s named. We could even call it a work of art. But, have you ever thought to really think about some of the ways in which it’s altered our virtual worlds?

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Let’s learn about all of the Mega Man Legends

By Jenni Lada // 4.25.165.9.16

What an age we live in! It took years, but finally all three Mega Man Legends games are immediately and easily available. No need to scour auction websites or conventions in the hopes of finding the original PlayStation versions or that Nintendo 64 port. Someone can head right to the PlayStation Store and get Mega Man Legends, Mega Man Legends 2 and The Misadventures of Tron Bonne for your PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, or PlayStation Vita.