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Wussy RPG Girls

If you’ve ever played a JRPG, particularly one from before the early 2000’s, chances are you’ve encountered the Wussy RPG Girl. Meek and ...
By Eileen Stahl Legacy AuthorNovember 9, 2010
J + RPG

United We Stand

When it comes to life and videogames, one thing’s for certain: I’m a mutt. With my mother being from the Philippines and Dad ...
By Joe Myers Legacy AuthorNovember 9, 2010
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What a Long, Strange Journey It’s Been

The meta-franchise of Japanese role-playing games known as Shin Megami Tensei (or “MegaTen” for short) encompasses many different sub-series of games. Like pitch ...
By Edward Moore Legacy AuthorNovember 9, 2010
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Homeward (Earth)Bound

Japanese roleplaying games have earned themselves the dubious distinction of sharing any number of stale tropes – the dreaded trifecta of big hair, ...
By Brendan Main Legacy AuthorNovember 9, 2010
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