Diamond Sears-Allen, Borough of Manhattan Community College, Author at Study Breaks

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Miitopia Is a Tale of Adventure That Brings Laughter to Many

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An evil fiend has taken everyone’s faces, and the land of Miitopia needs heroes to defeat him and save the day! Who will these heroes be? In Nintendo's new RPG, it’s up to you to…

June 10, 2021

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‘My Next Life as a Villainess’ Is a Harem Anime With Nuanced Characters

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In a genre that often features straightforward, simple love interests, this series adds subtle characterization to accompany its dating sim setting.…

June 3, 2021

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Bust a Move on Your Keyboard in Friday Night Funkin’

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The only thing greater than the game's premise of a boyfriend rap-battling foes to reach his girlfriend is the supportive and creative fandom it has cultivated.…

May 17, 2021

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Rune Factory 5 Is Thrilling the Gaming World Even Before Its Release

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The newest installment in the farming RPG franchise is about to hit Japan. A launch date has not been set for the West, but fans are highly anticipating one as news continues to come out.…

May 17, 2021

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7 Indie World Nintendo Games To Play This Summer

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These games by independent developers are not only fun to play, but also reflect the passion and talent of individual creators.…

May 5, 2021

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Stream These 11 Comedy Anime Shows With Your Friends

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High school antics, college life, young love and fantasy world adventures are just some of the subjects of these diverse yet equally hilarious programs.…

April 26, 2021

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With New Features, Ninjala Proves Itself a Game Worth Playing

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The combat game received negative reviews upon its initial release in 2020, but skeptics may have reasons to try it now that, a year later, it includes new weapons, story modes and more.…

April 22, 2021

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Monster Hunter Rise Is the Fantasy Series’s Best Game Yet

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The much-anticipated newest release in the Nintendo franchise is here, and it takes players through a rich mythical world where battling beasts is great fun.…

April 14, 2021

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Bravely Default II Brings Nostalgia and Adventure to Its Courageous Players

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The newest installment in the Nintendo game series is not the best JRPG on the market, but it offers familiar gameplay for veteran fans and fresh twists for newcomers.…

April 5, 2021

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A Year Later and Players Are Still Delighted by Animal Crossing: New Horizons

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New design options and seasonal items make the charming Nintendo game more exciting to play now than ever before.…

March 31, 2021

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Satan Is Serving Burgers and Fries in ‘The Devil Is a Part-Timer!’

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In a twist on the isekai anime genre, the devil is transported from an alternate world into modern-day Japan and must make a living as a fast-food employee.…

March 25, 2021

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Five Years Later, Stardew Valley Still Welcomes Even Casual Gamers Into a Land of Fun

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The game gives players the freedom to choose their own means of enjoyment, be it completing events and minigames or simply tending to their farms at a relaxed pace.…

March 18, 2021

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Miitopia Has Endless Opportunities for Adventure and Creation

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Ahead of the soon-to-be-released remaster of the game for Nintendo Switch, here's a deep dive into the classic role-playing game that lets you customize your team of avatars into any people you want on your…

March 11, 2021

Persona 5 Strikers Is One of the Year’s Best Games So Far

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The Phantom Thieves gang is back to steal players' hearts in the latest installment in the Japanese role-playing game franchise.…

March 5, 2021

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Play These 4 Games While You Wait for Monster Hunter Rise

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Many games within and outside the franchise will let daring players slay beasts and go on quests ahead of the newest installment's March 2021 release.…

February 24, 2021

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Festivale and More Come to Animal Crossing This Month

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Throw your feathers and shake your tail for the return of the game's colorful party in February and an Amiibo Card pack re-release in March.…

February 13, 2021

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