Like last week, we’ve got a live reaction video for you, after the cut. The short version is that there’s more competence shown than previously, but it’s still really not any good. For those who don’t want to watch a 23 minute live rant, I would liken the animation to a student project. You knowContinue Reading... Seasonal Selection – Ex-Arm Episode 3Continue Reading...
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