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    So how do I Monster Hunter?

    As other people have stated, try every weapon to see which ones work best for you. You can try all of the weapon types in the demo. The controls for this game can take some getting used to so don't worry if you aren't immediately great with any of the weapons. One of the most significant...
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    Best games to play in 15-30 bursts

    If you want something challenging then you could try a rougelite such as Spelunky, Risk of Rain, or The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, a run through these games often last around half an hour. If you want something simpler then you could play something with short levels such as Mario or Sonic, this...
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    Bloodborne: first 18 minutes

    This game looks fantastic. It is going to be kind of weird adjusting to this faster paced, dodge focused style of gameplay in a game that still feels like a Souls title though. Now I just need to get a PS4...
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    Wizards of the Coast has revealed MtG's first trans character

    Alesha is a woman. Somebody's gender is defined by what they identify as :) OT: That was a cool story and not just because it contains a respectably written transgender character. It is great to see decent representation becoming increasingly common in Fantasy, a genre that has been quite...
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    What 'Class' Do You Naturally Tend To Play In Games?

    I vary between magic and stealth based classes in RPGs, I just don't find tanking that fun. In shooters, I tend to focus on stealthy, long ranged classes. There is just something satisfying about completing objectives without being noticed.
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    FFX/X-2 HD Remaster Coming To PC?

    As this remaster only came to Sony consoles, it doesn't seem terribly likely. Would be cool if it did though
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    Poll: The 12-year old Screaming Kid Myth

    I barely ever play online but I have seen multiple people in person do this (generally siblings of friends). It definitely does happen but it probably isn't as common as everyone says it is.
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    Does the gaming industry need its own "Oh Yeah, Cartoons!"

    Double Fine have an event every now and then called Amnesia Fortnight. For two weeks, Double Fine's employees split into small groups and develop prototype versions of video games. These prototypes have been previously distributed through Humble Bundle and some of them have been developed into...
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    Anybody wanna talk dreams?

    My dreams are often based on media that I was consuming that night (Arkham Horror dreams are the best :P), they otherwise tend to be quite surreal. I recently had a dream where I was riding on the back of a whale named Tim as he swam underwater. Because I couldn't breath, I (somehow) asked him...
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    Mundane but Relaxing Games

    Little Inferno. An art game where you purchase various items and burn them in a fireplace. It is what I typically play if I can't sleep.
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    Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Early Access Demo Code Giveaway

    I have one remaining Australia/New Zealand code. Message me if you want it. EDIT: Removed extra remaining
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    So I'm doing an analysis of this forum for an assignment

    1) How did you come to start posting on the Escapist forums? What do you normally use them for? I started posting in these forums after spending a couple of years lurking them and watching the site's content such as Zero Punctuation. I spend a lot of my time on these forums playing forum...
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    Do you listen to game soundtracks when you browse online?

    I often listen to game (and film) soundtracks when browsing online, I tend to listen to them while browsing maybe a third of the time. I mainly listen to the many indie game soundtracks that I have purchased over the years, however I also listen to soundtracks from franchises like Sonic, Mario...
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    Zero Punctuation: Top 5 Games of 2014

    Ryallen is talking about Nintendo ceasing console production and just developing games for other consoles. Edit: Beaten to it, just ignore this comment :) OT: I was looking forward to Yahtzee further ripping into Thief, Lightning Returns, and Sonic Boom. I was not disappointed.
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    What are you wearing?

    A semi-formal black jacket, a black T-Shirt, black socks, black pants, and black shoes. I look dressed for a funeral but this is standard clothing for me :P