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Top 10 Evolutions of Modern Gaming (and things I don’t miss from the past)

Gaming has changed throughout the years, while there are some aspects I miss from the past (less handholding) there are so many quality of life improvements that vastly improve the…

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Metal Gear Solid 4’s first hours are the worst of the franchise

Yes, a hot take on a nearly 10 year old game, but nostalgia is fun. I recently completed MGS 2 and 3 for the first time and also went back to MGS 1 for my second…

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Why the First Five Minutes of Final Fantasy VI Are so Effective

How often have you heard that a game doesn’t get good until you’re a few hours in? How often have you been bored to tears by a slow tutorial that…

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Video Games in 2017 – The Most Important Stories

2017 was a wonderful year for gaming right when we needed a break from the real world. There were a few conroversial moments in the industry as well, but thankfully,…

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Best Games of 2017: Mat Falvai’s Top 5 Personal Picks

I played far less new games this year since I began daily streaming. I’ve missed out on some games that look truly remarkable. I bounced off NieR:Automata very quickly but I think…

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I played Final Fantasy X-2 this year and consider it an insult (with decent combat)

Since I’ve started consistently streaming for A 90s Kid, I’ve had the pleasure of finally experiencing some of the most well-loved games that I missed. Final Fantasy X held up in…

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New GAMEOLOGY series: Make it or Break it

GAMEOLOGY is an audio/video series where myself and Attila the game dev take a deep dive into an element of video games. One episode might discuss movement, the other Loot…

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GAMEOLOGY – Super Mario Odyssey

GAMEOLOGY is an ongoing video/written discussion of game design hosted by Mathew Falvai (me) and game developer Attila “Gabriel” Branyiczky. Mario games are always an event and Odyssey is no exception. Since SMB1 revitalized the gaming industry and…

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FFIX on PS4 rockets to #1 in Japan

The surprise PS4 port of the mobile/PC version of Final Fantasy IX has topped the Japanese PSN charts for September, despite being released late in the month (sept 29th). FFIX on PS4 is…

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GAMEOLOGY – Mario 64

Gameology is a series featuring game dev Attila and game…..liker Mathew Falvai. Each episode is a deep dive discussion into game development related topics. It’s fun and Mat learns a…

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