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Oh wow. You mean it’s already been 10 years and suddenly they drop this Muv-Luv Alternative sequel?! Well, actually they dropped that Schwarzesmarken spinoff in 2016 but I…
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Muv-Luv Alternative Season 2
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Welcome to something of the “Main Feature” for the month I’ve spent reviewing Muv Luv properties – Muv Luv Alternative, Anime Version. Technically, this is only season 1,…
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Teito Moyu, the prequel to Muv-Luv Alternative Total Eclipse, has released on Steam in English for $24.99!
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