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Bad End Theater is Good in my Book

Post author:Jacob - Your Friendly Overlord
Post published:February 23, 2022
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Today we're taking a look at another Renpy visual novel, but this one is a tad bit more unique than most. Also deadlier.

Dear Mom: My Letter To You!

Post author:Jacob - Your Friendly Overlord
Post published:September 23, 2021
Post category:Anime Video Games
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Dear Mom: My Letter To You is a beautiful visual novel about grieving and healing after the death of a loved one. While we only have a demo at the moment, there's a lot to look forward to.

Heart À La Mode – An Otome Game About Mascots

Post author:Jacob - Your Friendly Overlord
Post published:July 24, 2021
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Heart À La Mode is a super sweet Otome game made by two very talented people for a game jam just a short while ago. While it's still unfinished, I'm really excited for the future of this mascot Rom-Com.

What Makes a Great Sequel and Spin-off – Persona 5 Strikers

Post author:Jacob - Your Friendly Overlord
Post published:March 23, 2021
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Atlus seems to know how to make fantastic spin-off games for the Persona series. Why would I complain if the stuff they give us is good? Well, Persona 5 Strikers is no different.

Okami – an Ink Painting Come to Life

Post author:Jacob - Your Friendly Overlord
Post published:March 1, 2021
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Starting off, the name "Okami" is actually a pun. It makes not one lick of sense in English, but it's actually quite clever in Japanese. The word "Okami" in Japanese means different things, at least depending on what kanji you use to make it up.

The Pokémon Pinball Series – Why “Catching ‘Em All” Has Never Been Better

Post author:Jacob - Your Friendly Overlord
Post published:January 11, 2021
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We're going to be discussing two games today, both Pokémon Pinball for the Game Boy Color (released 1999) and its sequel Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire for the Game Boy Advance (released in 2003.) Both these titles make up the entirety of the Pokémon Pinball series.