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Giovanni Colantonio @marioprime.bsky.social · 4h

Ninja Gaiden 4 is a Platinum ass Platinum game. Killer combat carries it for a good while, but the thing definitely stretches the hell out of itself to double its runtime. Could have been an excellent 7-hour game. Instead it's a pretty good 15-hour one.

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 8h

The final piece from the series of interviews I did last week at BGS. It was great to talk to Takashi Iizuka and discuss if it's okay to have Miku in a Sonic game

Polygon @polygon.com · 9h

‘Having Sonic just drive fast is great, but it also needs to feel really good’

Sonic Team talks the road ahead for Sonic racing

‘Having Sonic just drive fast is great, but it also needs to feel really good’

www.polygon.com

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 14h

One of the best looking shows this season

HDKirin @hdkirin.bsky.social · 14h

The cover art of the Gnosia TV anime's BD & DVD Vol 1 releasing in Japan on December 24.

Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 1d

Thinking about when I will have time to go for the other endings in Silent Hill F because now I NEED TO KNOW

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Josh Broadwell @fionnthebrave.bsky.social · 1d

Legends Z-A's fashion is trendy and really good, but I realized as I tracked down all the clothing stores that, despite all the variety, it's basically just for one kind of person

www.polygon.com/pokemon-lege...

Pokémon Legends: Z-A's fashion is excellent, but way too homogenized

Game Freak used fashion sense! It's almost effective!

www.polygon.com

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 3d

Last week during Brasil Game Show, I had the chance to talk to Naoki Hamaguchi about the FF7 remake project and why it's important to bring it to other platforms like Switch 2.
Talking to him was a pleasure and I'm excited to share this story.

Polygon @polygon.com · 3d

Naoki Hamaguchi is looking to reach a new generation of players with the remake trilogy

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director on building the future while remaking the past

Naoki Hamaguchi is looking to reach a new generation of players with the remake trilogy

www.polygon.com

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Bruno Yonezawa @byonezawa.bsky.social · 3d

Last week, I got to speak with Naoki Hamaguchi, director of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake series, about his favorite games, player feedback, and best FF villain.

The interview with this @square-enix-games.com veteran is live on @screenrant.bsky.social, check it out:

screenrant.com/final-fantas...

FF7 Remake Director Naoki Hamaguchi Talks Feedback, Influences, Favorite Games, & More

FF7 Remake's director talked to Screen Rant.

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Mikhail @va11halla.bsky.social · 3d

Another interview from me this week. I had a chance to send over some question to Feral Interactive about Hitman: Absolution's mobile release. The team is also working on bringing it to Switch later this year and Switch 2 next year.

Hitman: Absolution mobile interview with Feral Interactive - https://www.patreon.com/posts/hitman-mobile-to-141433130

A cup of blackcoffee next to an iPhone 15 Pro and iPad Pro with Razer Kishi V3 and V3 XL attached running Hitman Absolution.

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you, Ashley!

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 3d

Last week during Brasil Game Show, I had the chance to talk to Naoki Hamaguchi about the FF7 remake project and why it's important to bring it to other platforms like Switch 2.
Talking to him was a pleasure and I'm excited to share this story.

Polygon @polygon.com · 3d

Naoki Hamaguchi is looking to reach a new generation of players with the remake trilogy

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director on building the future while remaking the past

Naoki Hamaguchi is looking to reach a new generation of players with the remake trilogy

www.polygon.com

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Polygon @polygon.com · 4d

What you need to hit Rank A

15 beginner's tips to know before starting Pokémon Legends: Z-A

What you need to hit Rank A

www.polygon.com

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 4d

I should have started playing BallxPit earlier because now I can't stop

Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 5d

The school part in Silent Hill F is my favorite so far. Although I was afraid of the possible creatures that could jump at me I was too curious about the place and the students to stop exploring it. The way the corridors "change" as you progress is also so good

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Marc Normandin @marcnormandin.bsky.social · 5d

Super Mario Bros. celebrates 40 years (in North America) in a few days, so I took a little trip down memory lane to talk up VS. Super Mario Bros., the Super Mario All-Stars edition, Deluxe, and 35, and how they are all, regardless of changes, Super Mario Bros. in every way.

Endless Mode @endlessmode.bsky.social · 5d

The original Super Mario Bros (which turns 40 this week) is a bit of an anomaly: it got several remakes over the years that retained what makes it great. @marcnormandin.bsky.social on how every version of Super Mario Bros has its place.

Whether 8-Bit, 16-Bit, or Battle Royale, It's Always Super Mario Bros.

The original Super Mario Bros, which turns 40 this week, is lucky: it got several remakes over the years that retained what makes it great.

www.endlessmode.com

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 5d

Got only one Manato </3

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 5d

I have 39 pulls and a dream

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Giovanni Colantonio @marioprime.bsky.social · 6d

i wrote about the hot pokemon spinoff everyone is talking about today: 2012's pokemon conquest for the nintendo ds www.polygon.com/pokemon-conq...

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is cool, but have you played Pokémon's weirdest spinoff lately?

Do you have what it takes to defeat Oda Nobunaga's Zekrom?

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 6d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLM7...

The new dissidia is set in modern Tokyo? I'm ready

DISSIDIA DUELLUM FINAL FANTASY | Announcement Trailer

YouTube video by Square Enix

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 7d

I was super excited about this one but the dance sequences made me instantly drop it. I will check the manga though!

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Bowl of Lentils @bowloflentils.bsky.social · 7d

I found this cool photo of Dragon Quest 1's development team, taken back in Autumn 1985. I don't recognize everyone in the picture but you can see Yuji Horii and Akira Toriyama standing next to each other in the center. And the second person on the right is the game's director, Koichi Nakamura.

Photo of Dragon Quest 1's development team, taken in 1985 during their first production meeting.

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 8d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQBb...
thank god Manato is a A-Rank unit because I need to pull Lucy but this dude is just to cool and I would hate to skip him

Intermission Teaser - "The Daily Life of Komano Manato" | Zenless Zone Zero

YouTube video by Zenless Zone Zero

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Paulo Kawanishi @alucarti.bsky.social · 8d

My first Brasil Game Show was great. I had the chance to meet amazing people and even got the opportunity to talk to Naoki Hamaguchi. I do think I need to start working out before another event like this one…

Path of Exile 2 stand in Brasil Game Show

A physical copy of Aviaozinho 3 a boomer shooter made by a Brazilian indie dev

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Kimimi🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️, but spooky 🦇 @kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com · 10d

I'm not sure how Ys vs Trails is going to work on PC now I think about it! One of the reasons why I enjoyed it on PSP was how closely it tied itself to the system - unlockable themes, music player, casual handheld play, etc.

kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/2025/04/18/y...

Ys vs Sora no Kiseki Alternative Saga: Fateful confrontation

I think every gaming company should have their own crossover fighter. Capcom have quite a few of them, encompassing everything from the obvious delights of Street Fighter II and Devil May Cry to sa…

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Marc Normandin @marcnormandin.bsky.social · 10d

I'll probably do an updated version of this article now that the game is officially released outside of Japan, but if you're curious what Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga even is, I've got you covered as of a couple of years ago.

It's new to me: Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga

Ys vs. Sora no Kiseki, really, because this fighting game crossover between two Falcom JRPG franchises hasn't been officially released outside of Japan.

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RPG Site @rpgsite.net · 12d

We've put together a new feature comparing Final Fantasy Tactics, The War of the Lions, and The Ivalice Chronicles covering the incredible RPG across platforms going over differences, visuals, load times, and more to help find the best version for you: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1859...

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