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Is JRPG Odin Sphere A Literary Masterpiece?

4:45AM January 28, 2012 | Lisa Foiles

The last thing I want to do is start another debate about video game storytelling. That sounds almost as fun to read as an article about any other dead horse that we’ve repeatedly body-slammed over the last few years. More »


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‘Rare’ PS2 Games Coming To The PlayStation Network

7:45PM October 3, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

I’ve been dreaming for a while now of picking up a PS2 game I already own, putting it in my pS3 and having it work. Ever since my launch PS3 did that’s been totally out of the question, so I guess I’ll have to settle for the next best thing. More »


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The Worst Font. The Biggest Boobs.

3:01PM June 8, 2011 | Brian Ashcraft

PlayStation title Dragon’s Crown has the worst game title font I’ve ever seen. It also has enormous norgs. Go figure. More »


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Odin Sphere Voice Actor Gets A Special (And Very Scary) Delivery

8:00PM November 29, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

When veteran voice actor Sho Hayami (pictured) of Space Channel 5 and Odin Sphere fame checked his mail earlier this spring, he apparently found more than fan letters. More »


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BioShock, Zelda And Left 4 Dead Never Looked This Cute

2:00AM May 27, 2010 | Luke Plunkett

shysuiko enjoys drawing little Chibi versions of video game characters in her spare time. The style normally isn’t my favourite, but when it’s applied to Andrew Ryan and a Hunter from Left 4 Dead, I can come around. More »


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NSFW: Is This The Sexiest Game Developer Website?

6:00PM January 7, 2010 | Brian Ashcraft

Not counting erotic game developers, Japanese game developer Vanillaware surely must have the industry’s sauciest website cornered. Don’t believe us? Check out its landing page. More »


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This Odin Sphere Figure Is Pointy

6:30PM July 27, 2009 | Brian Ashcraft

Watch out! Those rocks Odin Sphere homeless princess character Velvet swings around will poke your friggin’ eye out, kid. More »


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Odin Sphere Figure As Pretty As The Game Itself

8:30PM May 12, 2009 | Luke Plunkett

If $US95 is a bit too much to spend on your Odin Sphere merch – and really, for most people, it will be – this figure of Mercedes might be more in line with your tastes. More »


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The $US95 Odin Sphere Statue

10:20PM November 12, 2008 | Luke Plunkett

It may not be as high-profile as something like Diablo or Halo, but damnit if something as beautiful as Odin Sphere doesn’t deserve some high-end merchandise of its own. This statue, from Japanese manufacturer Alter, is of Gwendolyn, and will be distributed by Sideshow Collectibles in the West early next year. For $US95, she’s all yours.

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Odin Sphere, Disgaea To Go Greatest Hits

11:00AM August 9, 2008 | Michael McWhertor

Two of Atlus’ best publishing efforts from the PlayStation 2 era are getting the Greatest Hits treatment, with Odin Sphere and Disgaea: Hour of Darkness. The latter of those two took an impressive five years and change to receive the coveted $US 19.99 price drop and dreaded red bar. We’re not complaining, as all PlayStation 2 owners should give these titles a whirl at these low, low prices. We’re just sort of shocked that someone at SCEA remembered Disgaea existed.

Both titles will have their box arts slightly shrunk and their street value hit rock bottom this September in North America. Congrats to both.

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