Rebecca Quintana

Apr 24, 2013

Podcast #21: Next Gen Consoles

The next generation of consoles from Sony and Microsoft could bring us some incredible games, but could also bring some change that gamers might not want to see. In this latest episode of the Vivid Gamer podcast, we talk about what the future may hold, and what that may mean for gamers.

Apr 18, 2013

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Video Review: Guacamelee!

Guacamelee!, the most recent title from DrinkBox Studios (known for Mutant Blobs Attack), has undergone some controversy due to it's Mexican Luchador theme and art. But is this cross-play title worth the investment? I sit down with Eric in this video review to let you know.

Apr 17, 2013

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Vivid Gamer Podcast #20: Reviews

Game reviewing is a tricky business, caught between the realms of technical and (art) criticism. I sat down with a group of game reviewers/writers and devs to talk about how we view the game reviewing system from both sides of the fence.

Mar 28, 2013

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Vivid Gamer Podcast #18: What We Talk About When We Talk About Games

What is a game? It's a complicated topic, and one not easily addressed. Nevertheless, I sat down with several interesting guests to tackle the topic anyway.

Mar 27, 2013

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Persona 4 Soundtrack – Chiptune Style

I'm a huge fan of Persona 4, especially the music. Imagine my joy when I stumbled upon the treat of the entire soundtrack redone, chiptune-style.

Mar 20, 2013

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Vivid Gamer Podcast #17: Tomb Raider

Tomb Raider, the recent release from Crystal Dynamics, was billed as an origin story (and debatable) reboot for the franchise. I sat down with our reviewer (check out his review here) along with some other staff and a guest to discuss the game, its relationship to the franchise history, and what we hope to see from Lara in the future.

Mar 16, 2013

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Vivid Gamer Podcast #16: Personacast

Finally, after much ado and delay, I was able to sit down with several friends from other video game sites to discuss the game in depth. It's Vivid Gamer's biggest podcast ever. The Personacast, in which we discuss all things Persona 4.

Mar 11, 2013

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Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Review

What do you take when you mix the beauty and imagination of Studio Ghibli with the tried-and-true familiarity of the Dragon Quest games, add a splash of Pokémon, a dash of Zelda, and a hybrid turn-based, action battle system reminiscent of the Tales of series? Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, a lengthy interactive fairytale RPG for PS3.

Mar 5, 2013

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Persona 4 Golden Guide: Compulsive Reader Trophy, Complete Book List

The Compulsive Reader trophy is one of the easiest to miss in Persona 4 Golden, so follow our guide to make sure you get each book, or glance at our full list of books to make sure you didn't miss any.

Feb 21, 2013

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PSN Purchases Won’t Transfer to PS4

Although during the show itself Sony admitted due to a fundamental shift in hardware (the PS4 will be more PC-like in its architecture and thus easier to program for) PS4s will not be backwards compatible with PS3 games, today, Edge and other outlets reported that PSN games will also not transfer.