Monthly Archives: August 2014

[Visual Novel Review]: Umineko no Naku Koro ni (+Chiru)

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Silvachief

 Developer – 07th Expansion (Ryukishi07) Translator – Witch Hunt Length – Chapters 1-4 – 50+ Hours Chapters 5-8 – 50+ Hours Version Played – PS3 Sprites & Voices Patch  I am torn. In many ways Umineko no Naku Koro ni … Continue reading →

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[VN Music Spotlight]: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni – Dear You

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Silvachief

This is the post where you find out I haven’t done my homework. While I think Dear You features in the Higurashi visual novel I honestly can’t remember whether that’s where I first heard it or not. In any case, … Continue reading →

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[Anime Review]: Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Silvachief

Director: Atsuko Ishizuka Writer (of original light novel): Hajime Kamoshida Animation Studios: J.C.Staff Version Watched: Subbed  Sometimes you don’t want anything special from an anime. Sometimes you want exactly what’s on the box and nothing more. When you’re in that … Continue reading →

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[Anime Music Spotlight]: Code Geass – Colors

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Silvachief

A little while ago I finally got around to watching Code Geass and i’m so glad I did. The first time I heard Colors, which is the series’ first OP, I wasn’t entirely sure what to make of it. Now, … Continue reading →

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[Video Game Review]: Ys: The Oath in Felghana

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Silvachief

Developer – Nihon Falcom Corporation Publisher – XSEED Games Platforms – PSP, PC  The Ys series is one that I’ve seen talked about here and there throughout the internet but never actually played until recently, and I’m really glad I … Continue reading →

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[Announcement]: NURRD Kickstarter Campaign

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Silvachief

Hey everyone. I just wanted to take a moment to show off a Kickstarter campaign being run by an old gaming friend of mine. NURRD is an app for meeting other people with the same interests as you in your … Continue reading →

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[Anime Music Spotlight]: Oreimo – Irony

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Silvachief

Oreimo was controversial when it was first shown, and i’ll be posting a review on it in due course. One of the things it does right is its opening sequence, with each episode having its own unique visuals (and the … Continue reading →

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[Anime Review]: Sword Art Online

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Silvachief

Director: Tomohiko Itou Writer (of light novel): Kawahara Reiki Animation Studios: A-1 Pictures Version Watched: Subbed  I adore the idea of virtual reality gaming; there’s very little I wouldn’t give to be able to experience it first-hand. For now, however, … Continue reading →

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[Anime Music Spotlight]: Kyoukai no Kanata

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Silvachief

I won’t be doing a review on Kyoukai no Kanata, though that’s not because I didn’t like it. I enjoyed the 12 episode ride for what it was, and I wouldn’t speak out against anyone planning to watch it, but the … Continue reading →

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The Intended Experience: How Best To Enjoy Your Media

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Silvachief

I happened to be looking at blog statistics the other day and stumbled across an interesting google search that led someone to The Geek Clinic. It got me to thinking about how I might answer their question, and this is … Continue reading →

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