Author Archives: Peter Grant

About Peter Grant

After receiving a copy of Capcom Classics for the Amstrad CPC as a child, Peter has developed an eclectic taste in video games over the years. Some aren't bad.

Pokémon – It Means More Than Pocket Monsters

Posted on Nov 17, 2016

Pokémon recently celebrated its 20th anniversary, so perhaps this is an ideal time to go over what the series might represent. Even with some of the darker content alluded to in the games, it’s an overall upbeat experience. Wholesome, you … Continue reading →

Posted in Features, Opinion Piece, Posts, Retrospective | Tagged DS, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo, Opinion Piece, Pokémon, Retrospective | 1 Comment

You’ve probably never played… ASH: Archaic Sealed Heat

Posted on Aug 29, 2016

ASH: Archaic Sealed Heat Developer(s): Mistwalker, Racjin Publisher: Nintendo Platform(s): DS Release Date: October 4th 2007 (Japan exclusive) Despite the relatively unchanging formulas that run throughout the genre, turn-based, grid-based strategy games have consistently managed to retain their popularity across every generation. With newcomers … Continue reading →

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You’ve Probably Never Played… Last Ranker

Posted on May 25, 2016

Last Ranker Developer(s): Imageepoch, Capcom Publisher: Capcom Platform(s): PSP Release Date: July 15th 2010 (Japan exclusive) There are countless Japanese RPGs where a youth loses all he holds dear, hearth and home lost in one brief moment. This results in him embarking on a … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Fire Emblem Fates (3DS)

Posted on Feb 16, 2016

Fire Emblem Fates Developer: Intelligent Systems, Nintendo SPD Publisher: Nintendo Platform(s): 3DS Release Date: February 19th 2016 (US), 2016 (EU) Links: US Site Reviewed by Peter Grant (@AfroHorses) Fire Emblem If was released in Japan in June of 2015, and is the hotly anticipated sequel … Continue reading →