Embrace the BLACK.
Embrace the VICE.
But most of all…
EMBRACE THE PSYCHO!!!
Natalie Rambles about Psycho Shatter 1985: Black Vice Re;Birth
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Rundown (11/21-11/27) Upgrading to a New Phone Is a Frustration-Riddled Process
Wherein I discuss my plights with upgrading my phone, a NEO flop, Epic expanding their empire, another frustratingly disconnected Neptunia spin-off, and another game from the Danganronpa folks.
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Rundown (11/14-11/20) All Your Birthdays Are Garbage
Wherein I discuss my pursuit to the grave, the glory of backwards compatibility, a game where you can play as a pig who can transform into rockets, Activision perpetuating evil from the very top, a cynical crossover clash, and a response to a most “Definitive” failure.
Continue readingPsycho Shatter 1985: Black Vice Rebirth – Remastered is Now Available!
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Rundown (11/07-11/13) Dreadful Diamond – Disaster Deluxe
Wherein I discuss the leaks of a title neither brilliant nor shining, a duo of disconcerting delistings, the worst Definitive Edition of all time, and another accursed acquisition.
Continue readingRundown (10/31-11/06) Definitional Dilemma
Wherein I discuss the definition of TSF, the biggest and wettest revenues in gaming, the absurdity of the NiFTs, and The Saga of Souls – Part 7.
Continue readingRundown (10/24-10/30) Game Box III
Wherein I discuss ‘Peachy Cubed,’ a befuddling bloom, a likely-cyclical-produced deathmatch game with the words death and die in its title, and The Force of Divine.
Continue readingNatalie Rambles About Dragalia Lost: 2021 Remix – Ch 5: Petty Quibbles and Miscellaneous Desires
Because while I love this game, there are a litany of little things that have been chipping away at my very soul!
Continue readingNatalie Rambles About Dragalia Lost: 2021 Remix – Ch 4: Summoning, Monetization, and Gacha
Natalie Rambles About Dragalia Lost: 2021 Remix – Ch 3: Quests, Events, Modes, and Endgame
Natalie Rambles About Dragalia Lost: 2021 Remix – Ch 2: Play and Progression
Because when you engage with a live service, extensive tutorialization and external information gathering is a necessity to ensure an even remotely optimal play experience.
Continue readingNatalie Rambles About Dragalia Lost: 2021 Remix – Ch 1: Story and Aesthetics
Rundown (10/17-10/23) Re;Masterpiece
Wherein I discuss the dubious distinction of a masterpiece, yet another Sony PC port, another accursed acquisition, and a doubtfully definitive rendition of games that probably should be better.
Continue readingRundown (10/10-10/16) Tax Season Has Ended — The Galaxy Is At Peace
Wherein I discuss my Q4 plans, the frustrations of the Sub-Platinum, a surreal revival, how Nintendo is abusing their legacy for profit, and some crypto stuff.
Continue readingRundown (10/03-10/09) Minor Tangents of the Mature Variety
Wherein I discuss matters I really ought not to mention, a simple and clean end to a saga, the death of a dastard, the breach of the streaming juggernaut, a trilogy that is now ethically free, and a perplexingly named zombie fiesta.
Continue readingRundown (9/26-10/02) GUI and Sticky!
Wherein I discuss the dichotomy of upgrading my GUI, a delayed acquisition, a rise to a better platform, and a pachislot peddler getting their groove back.
Continue readingRundown (9/19-9/25) Natalie Is Incompetent — Never Trust Her
Wherein I discuss how I cannot complete a simple child-level task, a potential revival of a niche game series nobody actually cares about, a faux celebration by barons of incalculable greed, the Kotick-Epstein Connection, and a Semi-Dope Nintendo Direct.
Continue readingRundown (9/12-9/18) Subpar Settlement Schematics
Wherein I discuss hackers assaulting a little big community, another subpar showcase, and Tales arising from the ashes of irrelevance.
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Rundown (9/05-9/11) Don’t Open Until After Tax Season
Wherein I discuss my upcoming doom, a return to the spooky northwest, the Sony pseudo summer showcase, justice arising in light of failure, and the continued success of a game I both love and loathe.
Continue readingReality Warp – Student Transfer Scenario Review
Rundown (8/29-9/04) Efu Efu Eclair III Lives Rent-Free In My Mind
Wherein I discuss one of my favorite settings, China’s government being a wet fart, my childhood friend’s favorite series heading to uncharted territory, and subpar emulation for 20-30 year old games.
Continue readingA New Life – Student Transfer Scenario Review
Rundown (8/22-8/28) Credit Warry
Wherein I discuss the pros of credit cards, Saints Row VI: Sandhole, the Korean video game adaptation of Cool: How a Kid Should Live, a brave retreat to the evergreen storefront, and a foundational JRPG making its way to PC after 24 years.
Continue readingCuriosity – Student Transfer Scenario Review
Rundown (8/15-8/21) Natalie Needs to Be Careful With Food!
Wherein I discuss an unpleasant meal, the consumption of support studios, a pleasant Pokémon presentation, and a two pronged punch of anniversary remasters.
Continue readingNEO: The World Ends With You Review
Rundown (8/08-8/14) No Power; No Life
Wherein I discuss my crippling reliance on electronics, the eighth Xeno, Shining Force the mobage, dracula’s latest resurrection, and a return to the definitive series of the early 2000s.
Continue readingRundown (8/01-8/07) Schedule Deliberations
Wherein I discuss another Nigma Box schedule overhaul, an ongoing Blizzard of profound vileness, and an assault of mostly bad acquisitions.
Continue readingRundown (7/25-7/31) TSF Series & Scribble Hub Are Go!
Wherein I discuss the completion of a duo of long-standing tasks, the unlife of live services, and how the games industry is full of abuse and other terrible things.
Continue readingRundown (7/18-7/24) Surprise Face Reveal!
Wherein I subject you folks to my wretched face and voice, discuss an un-deadening of Dead Space, another accursed acquisition, the struggles of a ship of scallywags in Singapore, and how Activision Blizzard is a truly wretched company based on a lawsuit filed by the state of California.
Continue readingThe World Ends With You: The Animation Review
Rundown (7/11-7/17) “There’s A Problem With My Microsoft”
Wherein I discuss the woes of an IT girl, a potentially lost Judgment, super fighting robots for the entire world, another big tech company penetrating gamindustri, and the ‘real’ Switch Pro.
Continue readingStudent Transfer Version 6.0 Review
Rundown (7/04-7/10) Welcome Summer Hiatus!
Wherein I discuss an upcoming drought, an upsetting upgrade, and arbitrary human constructs that I am unable to change nor shift.
Continue readingNatalie Rambles About the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass
Rundown (6/27-7/03) Abyssal Depths of the Human Imagination
Wherein I discuss my weird fixations, some honorary hall of famers, an acquisition blitz, a pair of monkey paw situations, and a sequel to one of my GOATs.
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WATCH YOUR DAD COMMIT SUICIDE!
MANIPULATE BOYS AND STEAL THEIR DRUGS!
INSPIRE AN ANIME-POWERED SCHOOL SHOOTER!
EXPOSE ALL THE PEDOPHILES!
GET LOCKED IN TOXIC FRIENDSHIPS!
INCINERATE WHITE NATIONALISTS!
KILL YOURSELF LIKE A STRAIGHT G!
Rundown (6/20-6/26) Happy Hormone and Sonic Anniversary
Wherein I discuss an embarrassing anecdote, the future of Sonic, the future of Windows, the downfall of Yager, and the Trails celebration.
Continue readingNatalie Rambles About The Saga of Vincent Dawn
Rundown (6/16-6/19) Formatting Frustrations
Wherein I discuss an accepted mundanity, ample cash left on the table, the next generation in gacha tech, and a leak for a DOPE collection.
Continue readingRundown (6/14-6/15) E3 2021: Overstuffed with Empty Calories
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Rundown (5/30-6/05) Your Pride, Not Mine
Wherein I discuss Pride, the end of a Wonderworld, yet another cult classic Japanese game series coming to PC, and the looming dread of a sloppy wet E3.
Continue readingre:Dreamer Version 0.8.1 Review
Rundown (5/23-5/29) Natalie’s Anti-Redhead Agenda
Wherein I discuss a bizarre bias, a 15-year-old fighter remade, the existential nightmare of Pokémon, a PowerPoint reveal, the grand Dragon Quest Fest, and a Sonic-style announcement spiel.
Continue readingRundown (5/16-5/22) Crash and Die
Wherein I discuss a Chinese currency conundrum, some surprisingly restrained gams, the re;birth of a studio after a decade of darkness, and the death of one of the greatest mangaka.
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