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How F4, ‘Meteor Garden’ became a transgenerational phenomenon
MANILA, Philippines — It has been exactly two weeks since F4 members Jerry Yan, Van Ness Wu, and Vic Chou, together with Mayday’s Ashin, delivered a memorable concert for their longtime fans at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. The memories they created during the “F4 FOREVER 1st World Tour” remain etched in the hearts of everyone who attended. As many fans would say, post-concert depression is real.
Tetranucleotide frequencies differentiate genomic boundaries and metabolic strategies across environmental microbiomes
Abstract Microbiomes are constrained by physicochemical conditions, nutrient regimes, and community interactions across diverse environments, yet genomic signatures of this adaptation remain unclear. Metagenome sequencing is a powerful technique to analyze genomic content in the context of natural environments, establishing concepts of microbial ecological trends.
How Hong Kong can avoid being sidelined in the Greater Bay Area
Asia 1 day ago Lawmaker suggests banning HK$ to NT$ exchanges taipeitimes.com - By Chen Cheng-yu and Kayleigh Madjar / Staff reporter, with staff writer • 1d Taiwan should not allow direct exchanges of Hong Kong dollars into New Taiwan dollars, as the Chinese territory’s economy could be thrown into crisis … Buddhism 3 hours ago How a high-flying Hong Kong lawyer turned wellness coach found her true path, helped by months of silent meditation in solitary Himalayan retreats South China Morning...
Jade Cocoon | RPGFan
Related Articles Article Author Date Category RPGFan Games of the Year 2023 ~ Editorsโ Awards: Izzy Parsons Feature Sub-Page The Best RPGs of 1998: Part 2 Feature Sub-Page Game Reviews Review Author Platform Score Jade Cocoon Sony PlayStation 78 Music Reviews Review Author Released Melody of Legend ~Chapter of Love~ January 10, 2001 Tamamayu Monogatari Original Soundtrack December 23, 1998 Media Jade Cocoon Artwork 3 Photos Jade Cocoon Cover Art 2 Photos Jade Cocoon Screenshots 48 Photos...
Opinion | Can Hong Kong compete with new kids on the block as a finance hub?
Beijing’s support aside, Hong Kong must shine as a financial hub The central government may have stepped in to defend markets but Hong Kong needs to show its ability to fend off regional challengers, such as by tapping its Middle East and belt and road connections Over the past two years, Hong Kong’s stock and initial public offering markets have underperformed compared to global peers.
Hyperinsulinemia acts via acinar insulin receptors to initiate pancreatic cancer by increasing digestive enzyme production and inflammation
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Hyperinsulinemia acts via acinar insulin receptors to initiate pancreatic cancer by increasing digestive enzyme production and inflammation
Abstract The rising pancreatic cancer incidence due to obesity and type 2 diabetes is closely tied to hyperinsulinemia, an independent cancer risk factor. Previous studies demonstrated reducing insulin production suppressed pancreatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PanIN) pre-cancerous lesions in Kras-mutant mice. However, the pathophysiological and molecular mechanisms remained unknown and in particular it was unclear whether hyperinsulinemia affected PanIN precursor cells directly or indirectly.
Hong Kong tourism desperately needs a boost in the changed post-Covid landscape
People visit the waterfront of Victoria Harbour in Tsim Sha Tsui on July 4. Hong Kong’s shopping discounts are no longer as tantalising and the city has few new and emerging tourist attractions. Photo: Sam Tsang
Thousand Arms | RPGFan
Game Reviews Review Author Platform Score Thousand Arms Sony PlayStation 85 Thousand Arms Sony PlayStation 80 Music Reviews Review Author Released Thousand Arms Original Soundtrack February 28, 1999 Thousand Arms Soundtrack & Multimedia CD October 14, 1999 Thousand Arms Soundtrack & Multimedia CD October 14, 1999 Media Thousand Arms Artwork 21 Photos Thousand Arms Cover Art 11 Photos Thousand Arms Screenshots 104 Photos RPGFan uses cookies to give you the most relevant experience by...
Hong Kong’s brand must keep up with the times to draw tourists
Performers dance during the “Hello Hong Kong” campaign launch ceremony on February 2. Hong Kong will hand out 500,000 air tickets to bring in much-needed visitors as part of a global publicity campaign. Photo: Bloomberg
Vagrant Story | RPGFan
Note: This review is based on the Japanese version of the game. Vagrant Story is the second game from Square that utilizes the action RPG/traditional RPG hybrid battle engine first introduced in the horror-themed Parasite Eve.
Suikoden Review | RPGFan
Suikoden, Konami’s first RPG for a 32-bit system, is generally also considered to be the first excellent RPG on the current generation of consoles (Mystaria was merely pretty good, while Beyond the Beyond was pretty bad). Although it broke no new ground technologically (just about everything other than the streamed soundtrack could probably have been done just as well on the SNES), Suikoden sold very well in the US upon its release.
Threads of Fate | RPGFan
Note: This review is based on the Japanese version of the game. Terrible control and uninspired gameplay make Dew Prism a very average action RPG. Dew Prism is Square’s latest action RPG, and before its release, it promised to be an excellent one.
The Legend of Dragoon
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Breath of Fire IV
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Wild ARMs Review | RPGFan
Wild Arms is Media.Vision’s first RPG for the Sony PlayStation. Before it first arrived on US shores, RPGs were fairly scarce, so the release of Wild Arms was met with sizable attention from PlayStation-owning RPG fans. This attention proved to be well deserved; though Wild Arms has some serious storyline problems, it executes like few others. Wild Arms takes place in Filgaia, a world far removed from its past glory.
Brave Fencer Musashi
Related Articles Podcasts Game Reviews Music Reviews Review Author Released Brave Fencer Musashiden Original Soundtrack July 23, 1998 SQ Chips September 21, 2011 SQ Chips Village/Vanguard Customer Bonus September 21, 2011 Square Enix Battle Tracks Vol.2: Square 1996-1998 September 15, 2010 Media Brave Fencer Musashi Artwork 21 Photos Brave Fencer Musashi Cover Art 4 Photos Brave Fencer Musashi Screenshots 11 Photos RPGFan uses cookies to give you the most relevant experience by remembering...
Panzer Dragoon Saga
Podcasts Episode Date Rhythm Encounter 58 – Female Game Composers: A Primer Rhythm Encounter 53 – Feel the Burn! Rhythm Encounter 31 – Those Who Fight Further Game Reviews Music Reviews Review Author Released Azel -Panzer Dragoon RPG- December 17, 1997 Azel -Panzer Dragoon RPG- Complete Album February 4, 1998 Azel -Panzer Dragoon RPG- Complete Album February 4, 1998 Azel -Panzer Dragoon RPG- Memorial Album April 21, 2001 Resurrection: Panzer Dragoon Saga 20th Anniversary Arrangement...
Shadow Hearts Review | RPGFan
Shadow Hearts is the second RPG developed by Sacnoth, a creative team headed by former Seiken Densetsu music composer Hiroki Kikuta. Sacnoth’s first RPG, the horror-themed Koudelka, turned out to be one of the most poorly designed and executed games ever released in the genre, so it would be natural for gamers to be a little wary of the similarly horror-themed Shadow Hearts.
Lufia: The Legend Returns
Through two releases on the SNES, Never-Land Company’s Lufia series never achieved blockbuster sales, nor did it even become a household RPG name. However, the games did enjoy near-universal respect from those who played them, thanks to their engaging storylines and involving gameplay. As a result, news of the impending release of a third Lufia game, this time for the Game Boy Color portable console, was received with great anticipation in the RPG-playing community.
Skies of Arcadia
Note: This review is based on the Japanese version of the game. Sega’s Dreamcast console undoubtedly contains a significantly greater amount of processing power than any of the game systems that preceded it did. However, RPG fans have grown accustomed to the adage that better hardware does not necessarily mean better software, and the Dreamcast has certainly been no exception to the rule, particularly in the RPG genre.
Breath of Fire IV
Note: This review is based on the Japanese version of the game. Breath of Fire IV is the PlayStation’s second and final installment of Capcom’s well-known RPG series. Past Breath of Fire games have inspired extremely mixed reviews, running into storyline and gameplay problems of varying degrees.
Breath of Fire III
Breath of Fire III marks the graduation of the popular SNES RPG series over to a 32-bit platform. The transition turns out to be a relatively smooth one, as Breath of Fire III comfortably surpasses its 16-bit predecessors with its improved graphics, involved gameplay, and the strongest storyline that the series has seen so far. However, the newest installment of the series is far from perfect.
Panzer Dragoon Saga
Panzer Dragoon Saga is the first of the final quintet of Saturn games to be released in the US, and it’s one of very few Saturn games that garnered a good amount of pre-release hype. Before playing Panzer Dragoon Saga (hereafter referred to as “PDS”), I honestly could not see what the big deal was; to me, PDS looked like an above average RPG, but nothing more. Upon completing it, I’m happy to report that I was dead wrong about it.
Evolution: The World of Sacred Device
Evolution: The World of Sacred Device is the first traditional RPG to hit the US Dreamcast, and, at first glance, it hints at how truly spectacular RPGs can be on the new generation of gaming hardware. Its crisp execution and beautiful visuals will immediately impress players. Ultimately, however, Evolution succumbs to extreme monotony in its gameplay and turns out to be only an average RPG.
Thousand Arms Review | RPGFan
Japanese developer Red has established a history of creating excellent games with a quirky sense of humor. From the Bonk’s Adventure games on the TurboGrafx-16, to the assorted Tengai Makyo games, to the spectacular Sakura Taisen games on the Saturn, gamers have almost always been treated to a quality gaming experience when the name Red is involved in the development of a title.
Suikoden II Review | RPGFan
Konami’s Suikoden was not only one of the first PlayStation RPGs to travel across the Pacific to American shores, it was one of the finest accomplishments of its genre at the time of its US release. Although it broke little new ground, Suikoden was quickly embraced by many RPG fans everywhere for its well-executed gameplay and its large cast of playable characters. To this day, it retains a loyal following.
Magic Knight Rayearth
Video games based on anime in Japan are often quite similar to video games based on big-name movies in the US. In other words, they are often weak games dressed up in a popular license. So, it was with trepidation that I popped Magic Knight Rayearth into my Saturn. Thankfully, my fears were put to rest; while Magic Knight Rayearth doesn’t break any new ground in terms of gameplay, it’s a solid action RPG, and bucks the trend of big license games.
Legend of Mana | RPGFan
Note: This review is based on the Japanese version of the game. Square’s Seiken Densetsu series is one of the best-loved action RPG series in the world. Its lofty reputation is well deserved; the series has proven its excellence over 3 previous installments (1 on the Game Boy, 2 on the Super Famicom).
Dragon Force Review | RPGFan
Dragon Force is Working Designs’ first fantasy-themed strategy RPG for the Sega Saturn. Although it wasn’t met with a lot of hype when it first arrived, Dragon Force’s combination of beautiful art and graphics, excellent sound, and near-perfect gameplay quickly pushed it into the strategy RPG limelight. To this day, it remains arguably the best strategy RPG ever released in the US.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is the first PlayStation installment of Konami’s storied vampire-killing series. When I first heard about Symphony of the Night, I was somewhat doubtful that it would be able to surpass Dracula X: Rondo of Blood for the PC-Engine. After all, Rondo of Blood was head and shoulders above all of its Castlevania predecessors, and subsequent Castlevania releases did not come close to it either.
Vandal Hearts Review | RPGFan
Konami has long been responsible for quality games throughout their history of programming software for consoles and computers. Their games have spanned many genres, and their logo has graced the software of multiple generations of home console systems. Vandal Hearts is Konami’s first 32-bit foray into the world of strategy-RPGs, and although Konami’s previous history of programming in this genre is less than prolific, they demonstrate their programming talent for the genre quite amply.
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