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    Zero Punctuation: Hollow Knight / Dead Cells

    I think it was a bit reductive to frame a review of Hollow Knight as a comparison to Dark Souls when the only thing it directly apes from that game is the death retrieval system. There are some other similarities, but the emphasis on platforming and entire combat system are so wholly...
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    Zero Punctuation: E3 2017

    Yahtzee is a pessimist, and there is very little he gives the benefit of the doubt to anymore. He assumes everything is shit and waits to be proven wrong, a stance he encourages his viewers to take as well. Refer to this chart for additional information...
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    Zero Punctuation: Dark Souls III

    It may be the last Dark Souls game, but I just think that means they're moving on to spiritual successors like Bloodborne. Which I am totally, completely, 100% fine with. I'm still of the opinion that Dark Souls didn't need a sequel, let alone two sequels.
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    Zero Punctuation: SOMA

    I played SOMA, and while it's true that the monsters struggled to find their place in the plot, the story held the experience together for me. The game doesn't resonate as horror to me, mostly because it doesn't seem to for the characters either. Both the protagonist and Catherine are...
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    So I just got Dark Souls

    Ah the memories. Just know beating Dark Souls is about knowledge. Approach every encounter with caution, and turtle until you understand the enemies combat rhythms. Expect to die at least once in each boss fight. And avoid checking the faqs, this game's appeal lies in its secrets, and speaking...
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    Sexuality in gaming, your stance?

    The issue isn't with sexualization itself. Men and Women are both sexualized in gaming, and in all media. The problem is with how they are sexualized. There are two types of sexualization, and it extends beyond physical appearance. Dominant Sexualization, characters who are sexy because...