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Podcast Discussion / Re: Special: NWR Book Interview with Max Lake

« on: July 03, 2016, 04:54:43 PM »

Thank you for being so open in this interview Max. As someone who suffers from similar issues in their own life, it was really uplifting to hear that you're coming out the other side of it saying that life is worth living and not to give up. It was especially moving to hear that despite how much you've been kept down over the last decade because of events stemming back to NWR, that you're able to be grateful as well because those same events lead you to finding the love of your life.


It's an inspiring way to look at things, and it hit home pretty closely. Thanks again Max, and I wish you the best of luck.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: RFN RetroActive #36: Castlevania: Rondo of Blood

« on: June 01, 2016, 08:35:42 PM »

I had purchased this game years ago on the Wii Virtual Console, but I never got passed stage 4 or so. When I went back and booted it up again, and found that I got stuck around the same place. After failing multiple times I decided to try out Maria, and found that she made the game much easier. I almost found her broken compared to Richter. The combination of being able to double jump, as well as have an attack that acts as somewhat of a double boomberang, gave me the mobility I felt like I never had in the older Castlevania games. Then there were her animal friends that seemed to be more helpful then Richter's found abilities as well. Depending on the boss, either the cat or the turtle shield was a ridiculous help, turning what felt like an impossible enemy into a push over. By switching to Maria, even though I believe she takes more damage then Richter, I was able to continue progressing and eventually beat the game. I still cant do it without Maria, but I'll take the win.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 471: Blatterhouse

« on: April 15, 2016, 05:56:27 PM »

I would recommend Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, since was just made backwards compatible on Xbox One.


Otherwise I would say either the original, Super Castlevania IV, or Rondo of Blood on the PC Engine, since they're all on the Wii Virtual Console.

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TalkBack / Re: Prize Giveaway: What's Your Pick for Wii U / 3DS Best of E3?

« on: June 16, 2014, 06:56:12 PM »

I would also have to give it to Splatoon. It was such a fresh idea, and no one saw it coming. I'll be looking forward to giving it a shot.