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NIDHOGG: Out This Year With New Moves & Online PlayNIDHOGG: Out This Year With New Moves & Online Play
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Video Game Boss Design For ShmupsVideo Game Boss Design For Shmups
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One Credit Completion
One Credit Completion
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Treasure: The Thrill of The Chase
Treasure: The Thrill of The Chase
Apr 3, 2010
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Novice Ultra Mode: An Oxymoron For Us All
Novice Ultra Mode: An Oxymoron For Us All
Mar 11, 2010
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The Anatomy of a Shmup
The Anatomy of a Shmup
Feb 18, 2010
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13 Min Read
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Ikaruga: The Art of Chaining
Ikaruga: The Art of Chaining
Feb 4, 2010
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Lag, Control, and You
Lag, Control, and You
Jan 15, 2010
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byMichael Molinari
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How My Grandfather Won The War: Designing for One
How My Grandfather Won The War: Designing for One
Dec 3, 2009
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byMichael Molinari
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Ikaruga: Line Graphs Don't Lie
Ikaruga: Line Graphs Don't Lie
Jul 9, 2009
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byMichael Molinari
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The Blame Game: It's Not Me, It's You
The Blame Game: It's Not Me, It's You
Jun 18, 2009
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Ikaruga: Practicing Faith
Ikaruga: Practicing Faith
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Where Have All The Shmups Gone!?
Where Have All The Shmups Gone!?
May 20, 2009
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byMichael Molinari
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Boss Rush Mode: Boss Yes, Not So Much Rush
Boss Rush Mode: Boss Yes, Not So Much Rush
May 13, 2009
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5 Min Read
byMichael Molinari
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Dual Play: When Playing With Yourself is a Gameplay Mode
Dual Play: When Playing With Yourself is a Gameplay Mode
Apr 28, 2009
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6 Min Read
byMichael Molinari
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Project RS3: I'm No Fanboy, I Just Appreciate Art
Project RS3: I'm No Fanboy, I Just Appreciate Art
Apr 21, 2009
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Sinistar: Things I Just Can't Do.
Sinistar: Things I Just Can't Do.
Apr 14, 2009
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5 Min Read
byMichael Molinari
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Battle Garegga: More Pink Flamingos, Please
Battle Garegga: More Pink Flamingos, Please
Apr 8, 2009
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6 Min Read
byMichael Molinari
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Squares 2: Is [Not] A Shmup
Squares 2: Is [Not] A Shmup
Apr 2, 2009
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Raiden III: That poor, hapless driver
Raiden III: That poor, hapless driver
Mar 24, 2009
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Ikaruga: Eating Dots For A Healthier Life
Ikaruga: Eating Dots For A Healthier Life
Mar 16, 2009
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Sin & Punishment: Reading Between The Dimensions
Sin & Punishment: Reading Between The Dimensions
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Galaga: When Going Left Isn't Always Right
Galaga: When Going Left Isn't Always Right
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Radiant Silvergun: Takin' The Dog For A Walk
Radiant Silvergun: Takin' The Dog For A Walk
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Imperishable Night: Easier challenge means more adrenaline?
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