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A freelance games journalist and critic experienced in writing daily news, reviews/previews, interviews, guides, features, and copyediting. I heavily cover RPGs and VR/AR games and tech.

Contact me: nicholasransbottom[at]gmail.com

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Visions of Mana Review - IGN

Visions of Mana Review - IGN

With nearly 20 years between mainline games, this long-awaited RPG doesn't disappoint.

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NHL 25 Review - IGN

NHL 25 Review - IGN

Despite some visual enhancements, this isn't the current-gen hockey game fans have been waiting for.

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Tales of Arise Breathes Life Into a Previously Stale Series

Tales of Arise Breathes Life Into a Previously Stale Series

With even its most diehard fans growing bored, Tales of Arise has a lot riding on its shoulders. It was devel…

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For the ESA, the E3 Data Breach Came at the Worst Possible Time | EGM

For the ESA, the E3 Data Breach Came at the Worst Possible Time | EGM

Months on, the accidental doxxing of E3 media attendees has lingering repercussions.

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Colors Live creator Jens Andersson has game development down to an art

Colors Live creator Jens Andersson has game development down to an art

The industry vet discusses his move from AAA games to the founding of his own studios and talks to GameDaily …

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I'm Very High Risk for COVID-19. Nioh 2 Has Become an Unlikely Beacon of Hope. | EGM

I'm Very High Risk for COVID-19. Nioh 2 Has Become an Unlikely Beacon of Hope. | EGM

Conquering brutal challenges offers catharsis amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Review: Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted (Switch 2) - An Imperfect Specimen, But Still Bloomin' Good

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By Nick Ransbottom Verified, Anthony Dickens Verified
| Nintendo Life Verified
Reviews Nintendo Switch 2 The need for seed Version Reviewed: North American Captured on Nintendo Switch 2 (Docked) When you think of platformers, you likely think of Super Mario Bros. When you think of JRPGs, you likely think of Final Fantasy. When you think of FPS, you likely think of Call of Duty. Some games are just synonymous with their respective genres. And when it comes to tower defence games, what comes to my mind immediately is Plants vs Zombies.
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Review: Patapon 1+2 Replay (Switch) - A Pleasing Return For Some PSP Charmers

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By Nick Ransbottom Verified, Anthony Dickens Verified
| Nintendo Life Verified
Reviews Nintendo Switch Drumroll, please Version Reviewed: North American Ever since I was a kid stomping his feet to pop songs in Dance Dance Revolution and getting pep talks from PaRappa the Rapper about how I gotta believe, I’ve been a fan of rhythm games. And while I love popular juggernauts in the genre like Guitar Hero, I’ll always prefer something with more originality than just simply holding down a button, such as Final Fantasy Theatrhythm.
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Visions of Mana - Reseña

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By Nick Ransbottom Verified
| IGN Latinoamérica Verified
Sería un eufemismo decir que Visions of Mana tiene grandes expectativas que cumplir. No ha habido una entrega principal en la serie Mana en casi 20 años, y solo los spin-offs y remakes en 3D de juegos más antiguos han servido para mantener entretenidos a los fanáticos mientras tanto. Pero afortunadamente, la espera valió la pena.
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