Sleeping Dogs experienced anything but a sleepy development cycle. Originally set to be a title in the True Crime franchise, the project was cancelled by publisher Activision when almost being ready, much to the disappointment of developers United Front Games. However, in stepped Square Enix and with their assistance and a small re-branding, the game was back on track. Despite these dramatic events, players will be happy to know that Sleeping Dogs is a fun and diverse open world experience with tons to do, an engaging and serious story, and a memorable and authentic setting. Small gameplay issues and potential lack of variety aside, this is an enjoyable and respectably lengthy outing that can hold its ground against the leaders of the genr…

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As a Squaresoft RPG, Chrono Trigger sets itself apart from the usual Final Fantasy motif. In fact, the simplified approach it takes can barely categorise itself into the 'RPG' niche. Stats are updated automatically, magic (or 'Tech') spells are learned automatically through normal 'leveling-up', and only one weapon type is used per character. It's an accessable, enjoyable, adventure/RPG hybrid that breathed life into the genre.Little does Crono realise a chance encounter with a girl named Marle will soon send him off on an adventure through the very fabric of space and time itself. For Marle is a Princess of the royal family, and her pendant carries strange powers. An accident at the Millenium Fair sees Crono, Marle and, Crono's inventive …

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I believe Shakespeare said it best when he wrote the famed quote "what's in a name". To this day on I still would take that quote and put it next to a franchise like Nike, Coca-Cola, McDonalds, etc. So where am I going with this you say? Okay, take the quote and place it next to the name Final Fantasy, "what's in a name" and Final Fantasy stick to each other like crazy glue, why? Because FF is the perfect example to emphasize a quote like that. When you think Nike you think best athletic sneaker manufacturer, or McDonald's best fast food restaurant. But what about Final Fantasy, when I think of Final Fantasy many things pop in my head: "best RPG series ever created", "the greatest and best selling franchise ever" and "the franchise that ca…

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In 2002, the original Kingdom Hearts was slated to be the biggest hit of the year. Role-playing game (RPG) super-producers Square took favorite characters from their mega franchise Final Fantasy and mixed them into an all-new setting starring nearly every Disney character created. The game had everything going for it, and generated hype that most publicists would sell both kidneys for. It was a smash success in terms of sales, but once the excitement over the collaboration cooled off, it was plain to see that the core structure and play experience were fatally flawed. I wanted to love Kingdom Hearts, but no amount of fan service or eye candy could compensate for the fact that the gears underneath its gorgeous exterior were ill-fitting and …

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can any of you please give me some codes to some userboxes?

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