Did you know you can use video games such as Bloons TD 6 and Scribblenauts Unlimited in order to teach a foreign language too? Perhaps you never thought about it, but video games can be extremely u…
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Il Journal, Pagina 99, 9 May 2024 – Due giochi che uso per insegnare l’inglese – Bloons TD 6 e Scribblenauts
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My Journal, Page 37, 2 February 2023 – Let the Madness Begin! – Bloons TD 6
It’s a tower-defense title, released by Ninja Kiwi. Like with other games of the same genre, your objective is to stop enemies from escaping the map, by placing…
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È un titolo tower-defense, pubblicato da Ninja Kiwi. Come in altri giochi dello stesso genere, il vostro obiettivo è impedire ai nemici di fuggire dalla mappa, posizionando le…
The Journal, Page 98, 2 May 2024 – Farming to Immortality – Immortal Life
A young Chinese farmer arrives at Ferry Stop to join the Guiyun Sect, a group that uses farming as the means to immortality; little do they know that,…
The Journal, Page 100, 19 May 2024 – How I stopped worrying and learned to appreciate Mother 3 for what it truly was
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There is some great money to be had teaching in Japan—if you know where to look. This month, we've done the legwork for you.
The Journal, Page 92, 14 March 2024 – The Caligula Effect Overdose & the Mystery of Procrastinating Games
Many people get suddenly transported into another world after hearing a song by a virtual idol called μ (Mu); they end up in a virtual reality program called…
My Journal, Page 78, 23 November 2023 – Rez and the Art of Replaying Games
Have you ever played something that was so outstanding that you’d play it over and over again? And, by any chance, is it so short yet of the…
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My Journal, Page 71, 5 October 2023 – The Dilemma of Replaying Games
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My Journal, Page 89, 8 February 2024 – Magic, Wizards, and Penalty Games – Yu-Gi-Oh! (Manga) – First Impressions
Let’s explore the secret origin of Yu-Gi-Oh! you didn’t expect, by having a look at the original manga! Was it all truly about the card game…?
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Interruption must have been the word of the week last week. I don’t think I got to sit down and focus on one thing for more than a…
The Journal, Page 93, 21 March 2024 – Blisscast in Tech Wonderland
Technology, especially vintage one, is exceptionally marvelous, and hides many secrets and forgotten wonders, just waiting to be discovered… Well then, come with me on this fantastic journey,…
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Are educational games effective? It depends. Games and game design for education is only as effective as the teacher! I can teach you how.
The Journal, Page 94, 28 March 2024 – Witch Hunts and Strawberry Pie – Witchspring R
Let’s help the cute witch Pieberry in her exciting journey to fulfill two of her childhood dreams; finding both her desired pie and her long-lost mum! Will she…
Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord, Vol. 6
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My Journal, Page 58, 29 June 2023 – Rent-A-Journal Page for Justice! – Rent A Hero No.1
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My Journal, Page 6, 30 June 2022 – Dragon Star Varnir
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Episode 99, "The Professional Podcast" (Part Two)
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The Journal, Page 103, Doctor Who’s Books and Audio Books, and the Unwelcome Epilogue
Doctor Who, a lengthy and marvelous series that I discovered almost a year ago thanks to EmeraldDM8 and his struggle against my stubbornness, and one that I’d never,…
Chainsaw Minute: Chapter 99: Two Birds
It’s hard finding a boyfriend when you’re the War Devil What time is it? It’s the Chainsaw Minute! Every Friday David and Jordan give their thoughts on…
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My Journal, Page 84, 4 January 2024 – Never go to London for Christmas? – Doctor Who (2005) – The Christmas Invasion
Today, thanks to the help of the first Doctor Who Christmas Special, we’ll see why it’s not advised to go to London for Christmas?! Will Rose and the…
Japan Top Weekly Video Game Ranking: May 6 – May 12, 2024
The weekly hardware sales for the week saw Switch consoles steadfast in its position, maintaining its Number 1 spot with total market share at 64.4%. The total units…
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My Journal, Page 11, 4 August 2022 – Mario Kart Wii and the Quest for Unlocking Mirror Mode
Mario Kart Wii is widely considered as one of the best Mario Kart games, and I agree! I used to play it a lot as a kid, although…
My Journal, Page 9, 21 July 2022 – Cooking Mama 2: Dinner With Friends
I saw that the streamer SmallAnt had been paid to speed run Cooking Mama 2 Dinner With Friends by its World Record holder. His aim was to get…
My Journal, Page 51, 11 May 2023 – Will this war ever end? – Half-Minute Hero
In Half-Minute Hero we’ll play as the Hero, a humble traveler who’d like to rest after his travels, too bad that, out of nowhere, an Evil Lord called…
My Journal, Page 87, 26 January 2024 – Pudding Break and Console Wars – Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1
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We play as Icey, a female cyborg whose aim is to defeat an evil cult leader called Judas. During her journey, she will be guided by a voice,…
9 R.I.P Coming to the Nintendo Switch in English in 2024
Otome lovers rejoice! Our manifestation circles were busy! Idea Factory International announced that the supernatural otome visual novel, 9 R.I.P., will launch physically and digitally on Nintendo Switch™ in 2024. Fans will get swept…
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