Plus Alpha is a weekly column that explores life in Japan from the perspective of American expatriate and game-industry veteran Jarik Sikat. Having worked in numerous areas of the game industry since 1994, Sikat relocated to Japan in 2010. Just one class away from completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, …
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(opens in new tab) The Hosts The Content The times, they are a-changin’, and TalkRadar is changin’ with them. This week we talked about the release of Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, as well as the hack-and-slash Lord of the Rings: War in the North, and the latest Sonic game. The …
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We’re digging into some quick-hit offerings this week, headlined by the long-awaited native iPad appearance of the Katamari Damacy franchise, along with Monsters Ate My Condo, a wild match-three puzzler from Adult Swim Games. And on the second page, we’ve got the awesome asteroid-dodging affair, Bit Pilot, as well as …
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Remember the goofy old days when virtual reality was the future and everyone would soon be wearing goofy visors to control their computers? Why do you think that never panned out? It’s possible that the technology was ahead of its time – the most advanced graphics back then were untextured …
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The lower rate of completion can be attributed to the rising age of the average gamer, which the Electronic Software Association says is 37. With more responsibilities, it all adds up to less time for gaming. “We’re at a stage now that we’re trying to find ways to keep mindshare,” …
Read More »The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Shadow Temple walkthrough
After completing the Water Temple, look for a shrine-like tablet on the island with a tree. Obtain the Fire Arrows by firing an arrow into the rising sun as it passes through two pillars in the distance. With those in hand, head to Kakariko Village – it’s on fire! Turns …
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The path to the first dungeon is entirely straightforward. Village idiot Mido will demand you equip a sword and shield before visiting the Great Deku Tree, which is easily done; The Kokiri Sword is located in a maze on top of a hill in the village (you can see it …
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