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Author: James Best

James Best is a recent addition to the oprainfall staff, joining just before E3 2012. Primarily a video game critic, he also reports on news occasionally. He hopes to become a professional critic sometime in the future. While he does enjoy a good RPG, he can appreciate a wide variety of genres from platformers to shooters.
FEATURED Retro Reviews Reviews

Games of the Past REVIEW: Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

February 5, 2013May 20, 2013 James Best4

In honor of the impending release of Fire Emblem: Awakening, let’s take a look back at Fire Emblem’s only GameCube outing.

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3DS Channels FEATURED News

Fire Emblem: Awakening Release Details

January 10, 2013January 11, 2013 James Best11

DLC, Streetpass, Demos, oh my!

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Editorials

James’s Most Anticipated Games of 2013

December 21, 2012December 21, 2012 James Best3

2013 is shaping up to be a great year for gamers. What titles am I most looking forward to?

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Channels News Wii U

Dark Souls II Wii U Petition

December 11, 2012 James Best3

Nintendo Wii U fans, show your support for a Wii U version of the latest Dark Souls game!

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Channels News Wii U

Rayman Legends Release Date Announced

December 7, 2012December 7, 2012 James Best2

The sequel to 2011’s Rayman Origins was delayed past the Wii U’s launch. Now we know when to expect his latest outing.

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Assassin's Creed III
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REVIEW: Assassin’s Creed III

December 4, 2012May 20, 2013 James Best3

Is the latest installment in Ubisoft’s assassinating series a Revolutionary epic?

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3DS Channels News

Shantae Sequel in the Works

November 6, 2012 James Best5

A new Shantae game is in development for the 3DS eShop: Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse.

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3DS FEATURED Retro Reviews Reviews

Games of the Past REVIEW: Glory of Heracles

October 27, 2012May 20, 2013 James Best2

Does this JRPG live up to the heroism and glory its title proclaims?

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3DS Channels News

Professor Layton Club Nintendo Bonus Revealed for the UK

October 22, 2012October 29, 2012 James Best1

Gaming ladies and gentlemen will receive a complimentary gift if they are among the first to register the latest Professor Layton game.

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Channels Editorials FEATURED OPINIONS Wii U

OPINION: The Misplaced Nature of Earlier Bayonetta 2 Complaints

October 3, 2012March 30, 2013 James Best111

Do the complaints against Nintendo and Platinum Games hold any weight?

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Wii U
Channels News Wii U

Wii U to be Region Locked

September 24, 2012 James Best16

Hoping to play Japanese imports on your Wii U? You’re in for a bad time.

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3DS Channels Editorials FEATURED Operation Rainfall Origins Retro

Operation Rainfall Origins: Pokemon Blue Version

September 17, 2012March 11, 2013 James Best9

The first of many grand adventures holds the fondest of memories.

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3DS eShop Reviews Reviews

REVIEW: Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword

September 7, 2012May 20, 2013 James Best1

Sakura Samurai is an action adventure game on the Nintendo 3DS eShop. Is it worth the low price?

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Channels News Wii U

Wii U Reveal Extravaganza to be Held in September

September 1, 2012September 1, 2012 James Best9

Less than two weeks from now, Nintendo will finally divulge some juicy details about their new console.

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FEATURED Retro Reviews Reviews

Games of the Past REVIEW: Super Mario Galaxy

August 25, 2012May 20, 2013 James Best16

Mario’s first outing on the Wii is a stellar adventure in every sense of the word.

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Retro Retro Reviews Reviews

Games of the Past REVIEW: Soulcalibur II

August 11, 2012May 20, 2013 James Best6

Does an exclusive character help this fighting game beat the competition?

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PlayStation Reviews PS4 Reviews Wii U Reviews Xbox 360 Xbox Reviews

REVIEW: Rayman Origins

July 14, 2012May 20, 2013 James Best5

Rayman Origins is one of the wackiest, craziest platformers you will ever play.

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Channels News Wii U

Wii U and Unreal Engine 4, More 3rd Party Games

July 13, 2012 James Best3

Unreal 4 sports next gen tech. But will Wii U be able to support it?

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Games of the Past REVIEW: Metroid: Other M

July 7, 2012May 20, 2013 James Best55

This Saturday’s Games of the Past features Metroid: Other M

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Channels News Wii U

Wii U and the Next Generation

July 4, 2012July 4, 2012 James Best9

How will the Wii U compare to its next gen competitors?

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REVIEW: Empire of the Ants

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