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Alan Robinson

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My fascination with video games began at a very young age. Studying film and video game design in college gave me a deeper appreciation for the inner workings of the industry, and with writing being one of my biggest passions, games journalism has always seemed like a natural move.

  • Top 5 Batman Games of All-Time

    The day is finally here. After years of rumors and speculation, months of teasers and trailers, The Dark Knight Rises finally hits theaters today. As the huge...

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    by Alan Robinson
    The day is finally here. After years of rumors and speculation, months of teasers and trailers, The Dark Knight Rises finally hits theaters today. As the huge Batman fan that I am, I’ve been getting my bat-fix by watching the excellent animated series from the 90’s and playing loads of video games starring the caped crusader. To...
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  • Five Things We Need in a Kingdoms of Amalur Sequel

    Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is easily my all-time favorite game. It should come as no surprise, then, that the sudden collapse of 38 Studios was a very...

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    Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is easily my all-time favorite game. It should come as no surprise, then, that the sudden collapse of 38 Studios was a very painful moment for me, as it surely meant the end of what could potentially the biggest RPG series of the generation, and of generations to come.  Luckily, EA recently expressed...
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  • Endless Space

    Great civ-building strategy games seem to be coming at a snail’s pace these days. It once was a hugely popular PC gaming genre, but the...

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    by Alan Robinson
    Great civ-building strategy games seem to be coming at a snail’s pace these days. It once was a hugely popular PC gaming genre, but the industry’s shift toward action titles has forced it into a corner, where only sequels to already well established franchises are making waves, and new IPs are mediocre at best. Luckily,...
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  • Kickstarting the Future: Why Fan Funding is a Good

    Kickstarter campaigns are all the rage lately. Some people absolutely love the idea, while others shun the concept altogether, claiming that it is wrong for...

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    by Alan Robinson
    Kickstarter campaigns are all the rage lately. Some people absolutely love the idea, while others shun the concept altogether, claiming that it is wrong for game developers (and other professionals) to ask for our money to make their projects a reality. It’s easy to see both sides of this growing issue, but it seems that those...
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  • Stop Asking for a Final Fantasy VII Remake

    Way back in 1997, a little game called Final Fantasy VII hit the market and took the gaming world by storm. Not only did it provide an...

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    by Alan Robinson
    Way back in 1997, a little game called Final Fantasy VII hit the market and took the gaming world by storm. Not only did it provide an incredible story, engaging gameplay, and memorable characters, it brought the ever-popular Final Fantasy franchise to a three-dimensional perspective, forever changing the face of the series. The story and setting touched on...
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  • Is Grand Theft Auto Still Relevant?

    Rockstar Games is one of the most recognized studios in the gaming industry, and for good reason. Throughout the years, Rockstar has continued to push...

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    by Alan Robinson
    Rockstar Games is one of the most recognized studios in the gaming industry, and for good reason. Throughout the years, Rockstar has continued to push the limits of video games, both in terms of technical advancements and controversial content, and has always managed to break new ground in storytelling and realism. The studio’s most recent...
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  • Gravity Rush

    Allow me to get straight to the point; Gravity Rush is unlike any game I’ve ever played. Sure, there are a lot of familiar game...

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    by Alan Robinson
    Allow me to get straight to the point; Gravity Rush is unlike any game I’ve ever played. Sure, there are a lot of familiar game mechanics here, such as leveling up, exploring an open world, picking up missions and challenges, and so on, but all of this is wrapped in a shiny new stylish package...
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  • Adventure Time: Legends of Ooo – Big Hollow Princess

    Adventure Time is arguably one of the best and biggest hit shows to come from Cartoon Network. Created by Pendleton Ward, the animated series is greatly...

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    by Alan Robinson
    Adventure Time is arguably one of the best and biggest hit shows to come from Cartoon Network. Created by Pendleton Ward, the animated series is greatly inspired by movies, games, and the cartoons of the 90’s, and features a world and characters that fit perfectly in video games. Thus, Adventure Time: Legends of Ooo – Big Hollow...
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  • Home

    In recent years, the indie game market has grown exponentially, thanks to the ever-expanding digital marketplaces across the internet. Self-promotion has become easier than ever, and...

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    by Alan Robinson
    In recent years, the indie game market has grown exponentially, thanks to the ever-expanding digital marketplaces across the internet. Self-promotion has become easier than ever, and independent developers are now able to release their products in a much simpler way, and across multiple platforms. With an increased focus on indie games, developers have gained the ability...
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  • LittleBigPlanet Vita Hands-On Preview

    The Vita is off to a slow start. While the initial launch line-up was decent, with only a couple of exceptional games to really push...

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    by Alan Robinson
    The Vita is off to a slow start. While the initial launch line-up was decent, with only a couple of exceptional games to really push sales, game releases for the system have come almost to a complete stop. Luckily, the system does have a few high-profile games set for release later this year, but arguably...
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  • Who Won E3? One Journalist’s Opinion

    The three big conferences of E3 are over. Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo have all taken the stage in what turned out to be great displays...

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    by Alan Robinson
    The three big conferences of E3 are over. Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo have all taken the stage in what turned out to be great displays of where each company is at the video game industry. With Nintendo bringing an impressive look at the first next-generation console, Sony improving on all of the things it already...
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  • Who Will Win E3 2012?

    It’s that time of the year again. The time when gamers plant themselves in front of their computers, constantly hitting the “refresh” button on their...

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    by Alan Robinson
    It’s that time of the year again. The time when gamers plant themselves in front of their computers, constantly hitting the “refresh” button on their chosen browser, looking for the minute-to-minute coverage of one of the world’s biggest video game expos. I’ve said it several times lately, but once more for the record, E3 is...
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  • Random Encounter Episode 2 – Shaken, Not Stirred

    Welcome to another episode of Random Encounter! This week, I talk about Diablo III’s launch and some of the gamer rage that came with it,...

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    by Alan Robinson
    Welcome to another episode of Random Encounter! This week, I talk about Diablo III’s launch and some of the gamer rage that came with it, discuss the upcoming 007 Legends games and what we can expect to see in it, I talk a little bit about Double Fine and the Kickstarter campaign craze, and once...
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  • Dragon’s Dogma

    The concept of “gamer freedom” and exploration has turned the open-world format into an RPG standard. While large open worlds have always had a place...

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    by Alan Robinson
    The concept of “gamer freedom” and exploration has turned the open-world format into an RPG standard. While large open worlds have always had a place in gaming, the recent years have spawned an ever-growing number of RPGs featuring massive worlds that allow players to make their own adventures and memories, providing a unique experience for...
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  • Tablet Gaming Can Save the Video Game Industry

    Tablets are all the rage these days, and with so many on the market, it can be hard to find the perfect one for all...

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    by Alan Robinson
    Tablets are all the rage these days, and with so many on the market, it can be hard to find the perfect one for all of your needs. While many use tablets for productivity, or for watching movies on the go, mobile gaming has always been an interesting, though very underutilized extension of the industry....
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  • Top James Bond Video Games to Get You Started

    James Bond is the perfect video game protagonist. His adventures take him all over the world, facing off against some of the most evil men...

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    by Alan Robinson
    James Bond is the perfect video game protagonist. His adventures take him all over the world, facing off against some of the most evil men (and women) in an attempt to stop their change-the-world, topple-the-government plans again and again. This year is going to be another huge year for the double-oh agent, with much anticipated...
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