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Football reduced to its simplest form, with an arcade twist.

Back when I was just a boy, Madden '94 was a cornerstone of my existence; alongside Ken Griffey Jr.'s Major League Baseball, of course. Back in those days, the Madden series was significantly less complex. The play selection was no deeper than any edition of NFL Blitz, and the controls were simple enough to work on the SNES controller. Though it wasn't particularly labeled as an arcade title, it featured enough similarities that I always considered it as such.

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You won’t want to escape this void.

Bit.Trip Void is the third game in the Bit.Trip series. Like the first two games, Bit.Trip Void contains three levels that last around fifteen minutes, presentation that mixes both retro and modern elements, as well as fantastic gameplay that’s easy to learn but challenging to master. Aside from the staples of the first two titles, Void includes a few new elements that make it a worthy and excellent addition to the series.

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Storm City Entertainment resurrects an ancient Chinese puzzle game for the DS.

Storm City Entertainment's latest title falls into a familiar category - DS Puzzle Game. Unlike their last title, Jewel Master Egypt, this game is based on Tangrams, a Chinese puzzle game thousands of years old. As a matter of fact, the title is not just based on Tangrams, it is Tangrams.

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Does Ubisoft's arcade-style Soccer title match up to the many great Wii soccer games?

Soccer video games aren't exactly the most abundant titles on the Wii, but those that have been released have been quite good. The latest in the FIFA series offers a solid experience, Pro Evolution Soccer revolutionized soccer video game controls, and Mario Strikers Charged brought arcade-style soccer to a new level. Unlike each of these titles, Academy of Champions, the latest Wii soccer title, is devoid of any unique attributes, bringing nothing new to the table. It features simplified controls and arcade-style gameplay, however it is much less crazy than Mario Strikers Charged. Nothing else distinguishes the game aside from its Hogwarts-like setting.

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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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