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The conclusion of our series featuring Richard Clark, of GameChurch.com!

So, we wrapped up El Shaddai, and, for better and for worse, our expectations were pretty spot on. As you might imagine considering our previous podcast, stuff got deep again. We also had some theories and conjecture about a lot of the messages and artistic choices present in the game. Even if El Shaddai ended up not being for you, we hope you'll listen anyway to see what we took away from it. 

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Is the first traditional Wii RPG something special?

The latest from imageepoch and Marvelous Entertainment treads some new ground for the Wii. Arc Rise Fantasia is one of the first, if not the first, traditional JRPG created for the Wii. On face value, this is great for Wii owners starving for a current generation RPG, but after some examination, many Wii owners may want to think twice about purchasing this by-the-numbers JRPG.

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There's one new trailer and 22 new screenshots for fans to check out.

Today Ignition Entertainment released 22 new screenshots, and one new trailer, for their upcoming JRPG, Arc Rise Fantasia.

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Monotonous battling brings down this title filled with gorgeous locales and interesting characters.

During the era of 8-bit games, RPGs were a revolution, offering a unique and lengthy gameplay experience that mixed combat, exploration, and strategy. Things not offered in typical titles of the time that required no more than hand-eye coordination to achieve victory. As time has progressed, RPGs have strayed away from the simpler, classic formula, adding new elements to the gameplay and breaking the mold for the genre altogether. However the recently released title Nostalgia lives up to its name, providing an old-school play experience with a number of the amenities that come with modern games.

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