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Minutes to midnight.

Like the world of Final Fantasy XIII, the seventh console generation is approaching its end. One of the last big releases exclusive to PS3/Xbox 360, Lightning Returns sees its eponymous heroine back for one more adventure. A demo hit PSN and Xbox Live on Tuesday, and a few of PixlBit's Final Fantasy enthuiasts are here to share their impressions.

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Don't tell this cheerleader that zombies are overexposed.

Suda 51 has never produced what one would call a ‘normal’ game.  Pairing odd subject manner with hyper-stylized aesthetic in games like Killer 7, No More Heroes and Shadows of the Damned, the fruits of the famed developer’s labor have struggled to find any kind of sizable audience.  Perhaps it makes sense then that Suda’s next game, Lollipop Chainsaw, while sporting a strange title and a concept that may still be considered a departure from the norm, is his most mainstream title yet.

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Luigi's Mansion makes a surprise return in this 3DS sequel.

To be honest, I wasn't the biggest fan of the original Luigi's Mansion. It's not that I thought it was a bad game, but I always thought it was a bit boring. That's why I'm surprised to say that I enjoyed my time with Luigi's Mansion 2. The game seems to be following the same, humorous roots as the original, but expands on them in ways that make it not only accessible, but fun on the 3DS hardware.

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Get ready for the third edition of the Lego Star Wars series, this time based around The Clone Wars story arch.

Tomorrow, fans of the Lego Star Wars series will be able to experience the latest entry, Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars. The title will add several new features to the Lego Star Wars series, including new battle mechanics, weapons, and characters along with a brand new story.

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Puzzle-based platforming? I'm there.

Limbo is part of XBLA's Summer promotion, and definitely created a compelling effort on the show floor this year.

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