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The 5 Reasons Why Video Game Music Sticks With Us

Tim Monbleau 08/05/2019 01/31/2020Essay, Gemr Archive, Video Games 0

The magic behind video game music.   Quick, hum as much of the Super Mario Bros. level music as you can in your head. It’s funny, isn’t it? Even if you don’t consider yourself a gamer, you can probably hum a decent chunk of that song on command. And on…

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What is Fire Emblem?

Tim Monbleau 07/22/2019 01/31/2020Gemr Archive, Video Games 0

Fire Emblem 101.   Fire Emblem is a series of epic tactical role-playing games that debuted back in 1990. The franchise is widely considered the originator of the tactical RPG genre as we know it today. Fire Emblem‘s rise to fame in the West is one of gaming’s great underdog…

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Should you play Magia Record?

Tim Monbleau 07/01/2019 01/31/2020Gemr Archive, Video Games 0

What Madoka Magica fans should expect from Magia Record.   Puella Magi Madoka Magica is one of my favorite anime series ever created, and I’ve been genuinely hyped to play Magia Record since its English localization was announced. Mind you, I wasn’t as excited for the typical mobile gacha gameplay…

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10 E3 2019 Details You Might Have Missed

Tim Monbleau 06/17/2019 01/31/2020Gemr Archive, Video Games 0

Hidden facts about your favorite games at E3 2019.   Just like that, another E3 has come and gone. And I’ll go ahead and say it, I loved E3 2019. I mean, sure, the entire conference was held up by two great showcases. But who would have guessed that Square-Enix…

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Trials of Mana Retrospective: The Game 24 Years In The Making

Tim Monbleau 06/13/2019 02/02/2020Gemr Archive, Video Games 0

Why Trials of Mana is the one true successor to Secret of Mana.   Want to know what game made me cry at E3 2019? It wasn’t Final Fantasy 7 Remake, though hot damn did it look awesome. It wasn’t Phantasy Star Online 2, though I can’t believe it’s finally…

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Celebrity Inventory: Xavier Woods is the Ultimate Video Game Collector

Tim Monbleau 06/03/2019 02/02/2020Gemr Archive, Video Games, WWE 0

Xavier Woods is the best of WWE and gaming culture combined. Let’s start with a joke: A professional wrestler, a graduate with a master’s degree in psychology, and a YouTube gaming icon walk into a bar. The bartender turns around and says “Good to see you Xavier Woods, what can…

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The Gacha Game Survival Guide

Tim Monbleau 04/29/2019 02/02/2020Gemr Archive, Video Games 0

How to enjoy gacha games without destroying your wallet   The world of free-to-play mobile games can be a dangerous place. Many of our favorite franchises are represented on mobile, such as Dragon Ball, Fire Emblem, and even Marvel. However, if you want to collect all your favorite characters in…

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The History of Video Game Movies (Part 2)

Tim Monbleau 04/16/2019 02/02/2020Gemr Archive, Movies, Video Games 0

The thrilling video game movie conclusion, until part 3 is announced.   Check out the first part here! We’ve covered the glorious bomb known as Super Mario Bros. and explored the life and times of Uwe Boll. The journey from there to the modern era isn’t quite as bumpy in…

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The History of Video Game Movies (Part 1)

Tim Monbleau 04/15/2019 02/02/2020Gemr Archive, Movies, Video Games 0

Relive the highs and lows of Video Game Movie history. Mostly the lows.   When it comes to pop culture, it’s clear that nerds have won the war. Video games have more mass market appeal than ever, space operas like Star Wars continue to dominate the world, and comic book…

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Leaked Nintendo Direct Reveals 10 Amazing New Video Games!

Tim Monbleau 04/01/2019 02/03/2020Gemr Archive, Video Games 0

This Nintendo Direct kicks off April with a bang!   Well, someone at the Nintendo headquarters is getting fired. In a move that shocked the gaming community, the official Nintendo Youtube Account accidentally aired a 60 minute Nintendo Direct that apparently wasn’t supposed to go live. The video was taken…

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