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Oct 17, 2024 | 
heypoorplayer.com | Josh Speer |Lewis Maisel
It’s funny to think there was once a point in my life when I hated the horror genre. I was a very easily scared little kid, and it wasn’t until my college years that a close friend finally convinced me to watch a horror movie with her, none other than Scream 4. While I had my doubts, I wound up enjoying that movie, and it opened the door to more compelling, spooky experiences. Though I generally avoid pure slashers, I somehow fell in love with the classic Evil Dead movies.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
heypoorplayer.com | Josh Speer |Cory Clark |Lewis Maisel |Andrew Thornton
The year is 1917; the Captain is dead. 30 years ago, the Captain led New London from the brink of extinction to a calm — if cold — existence. Eventually, survival became a given, not a gift, and the people quietly basked in the warmth and safety of their metropolis.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
heypoorplayer.com | Josh Speer |Lewis Maisel |Cory Clark |Andrew Thornton
The fighting game community has been asking Capcom for years to bring back their early collaborations with Marvel. Sure, Marvel vs. Capcom 3 and Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite are still available for those who want to seek them out, but while they each have their fans, the games that started this long and somewhat strange collaboration have been unavailable for years. Thankfully, Marvel vs.
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Jul 25, 2024 | 
heypoorplayer.com | Josh Speer |Lewis Maisel
Well folks, I know this Nintendo Download is a bit late, for which I apologize. But on the plus side, the Nintendo Download for 7/25/24 is also quite good, packed with indies, digital games and even some special promotions from My Nintendo! Let’s begin with a duo of indies that have recently caught my interest. Rearrange Your ExpectationsI’ll admit, I’m not super familiar with the game Braid.
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Jul 6, 2024 | 
heypoorplayer.com | Josh Speer |Lewis Maisel
While I’ve never attended Anime Expo myself, I’ve heard a lot about the expo. Including how it’s usually packed with fans and features some great reveals. On that note, Aksys Games had plenty to share at Anime Expo 2024. Not only does that include new titles, but also games coming to new consoles, physical releases, DLC and so much more. Buckle up, cause there’s a lot to cover. First, let’s touch on the more exciting stuff.
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Jun 13, 2024 | 
heypoorplayer.com | Josh Speer |Andrew Thornton |Lewis Maisel |Connor Starkman
Capcom’s Monster Hunter Stories series has been an interesting little experiment so far. A spinoff of the massively successful Monster Hunter franchise, Monster Hunter Stories stands directly in the face of its source material in many ways—the most notable being its insistence on having players cooperate with monsters rather than simply going out and slaughtering them (although there’s still plenty of that, too, no worries).
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Jun 12, 2024 | 
heypoorplayer.com | Josh Speer |Lewis Maisel |Shane Boyle |Connor Starkman
Last year, I covered the announcement for a new adventure from Marvelous Europe called Leximan. Developed by Knights of Borria, it’s a tale that mixes two of my favorite things – words and fantasy. Best of all, this quirky narrative adventure is coming pretty soon. Leximan is coming to PC on August 13th!Here’s a recap for what Leximan is about:In Leximan, you’re lucky enough to be enrolled in the world’s most exclusive magic school: Academy Elementinia.
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Jun 12, 2024 | 
heypoorplayer.com | Josh Speer |Shane Boyle |Connor Starkman |Lewis Maisel
As I grow older, I become more and more fond of turn-based games, especially ones that make you plan your next move strategically. It’s no longer all about real-time button mashing; instead, it’s more about being slow and methodical. What better experience to dive into, if not the punishingly difficult Shin Megami Tensei series? The fifth entry in the franchise garnered acclaim for its deep narrative, engaging combat system, and expansive world design.
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Apr 15, 2024 | 
heypoorplayer.com | Josh Speer |Lewis Maisel
Bandai Namco has just released a new trailer for their upcoming Japanese RPG SAND LAND, featuring the iconic electronic dance music song “Sandstorm” by Darude. In this upcoming action role playing game, you’ll take on the role of the Fiend Prince Beelzebub, challenging the heavens and striving to save a world in crisis.
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Mar 26, 2024 | 
heypoorplayer.com | Josh Speer |Andrew Thornton |Lewis Maisel |Kenny McKee
I’m sure that most of you reading, for one reason or another, are already aware of how infamous the Zelda CD-i games are—specifically The Wand of Gamelon and The Faces of Evil. Regardless of whether you loved or hated these games, there’s no arguing that they’ve firmly cemented themselves as a part of gaming history. Unfortunately, they’re a part of gaming history that no one really wants to touch because these games are bad. Like, really bad.
