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Author: Arik Yates

Former Contributor- Arik (yes, it's with an "A") is an aspiring video game journalist and professional monster hunter. He joined Operation Rainfall in January of 2013 and has been following since the Xenoblade days. His gaming obsessions include Uncharted, Secret of Mana, Chrono Trigger, No More Heroes, and Bioshock.
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REVIEW: The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing (PC)

July 18, 2014July 16, 2014 Arik Yates1

Thus begins Van Helsing’s first incredible adventure.

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REVIEW: Resogun

June 25, 2014June 24, 2014 Arik Yates0

Save the last humans!

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REVIEW: The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II

June 20, 2014June 20, 2014 Arik Yates0

Van Helsing heads out on his second incredible adventure!

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Tesla Effect Getting Oculus Rift Support and Sale

June 12, 2014June 12, 2014 Arik Yates0

A dystopian detective adventure brought to life with Oculus Rift. Oh, and sales!

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MechRunner Flying to PS4/Vita

June 12, 2014June 12, 2014 Arik Yates0

The explosive, action-packed runner you’ve always dreamed of.

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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Not Planned for Wii U

June 12, 2014June 13, 2014 Arik Yates6

But is it really a bad thing?

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Payday 2: Crimewave Edition Heading to Xbox One, PS4

June 12, 2014June 12, 2014 Arik Yates0

Your next-gen console is about to get a hefty dosage of crime.

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E3 2014: Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Trailer

June 9, 2014 Arik Yates0

Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End has a darker tone.

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E3 2014: Magicka 2 Heading to PS4

June 9, 2014June 9, 2014 Arik Yates0

The highly heralded indie title is getting a sequel for PlayStation 4.

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E3 2014: More Fable Legends Details Revealed

June 9, 2014June 10, 2014 Arik Yates0

More Fable Legends details revealed for the Xbox One exclusive, Fable Legends.

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REVIEW: Daylight

May 27, 2014May 27, 2014 Arik Yates0

Does Zombie Studios’ procedurally-generated horror title, Daylight, hold up to the hype?

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IMPRESSIONS: The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II

May 26, 2014May 25, 2014 Arik Yates3

How are things shaping up for Neocore Games’ next ARPG romp, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II?

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REVIEW: AeternoBlade

April 24, 2014April 22, 2014 Arik Yates1

Is AeternoBlade the next best “Metroidvania” title?

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REVIEW: ZombiU

March 25, 2014March 25, 2014 Arik Yates3

How long will you survive?

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REVIEW: Resident Evil: Revelations (Wii U)

March 11, 2014March 10, 2014 Arik Yates2

Horrifying or mundane? Action-packed third-person shooter or true survivor-horror gameplay?

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Natural Doctrine Character Trailer Released

January 1, 2014 Arik Yates0

We finally get a closer look at the game’s cast.

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REVIEW: Scourge: Outbreak

December 31, 2013September 8, 2016 Arik Yates0

Does this budget-priced shooter rise above mediocrity?

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RETRO REVIEW: Jolly Rover

December 7, 2013December 8, 2013 Arik Yates0

Yo ho ho and a bottle of jokes!

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Ackk Studios’ Next Title to be Unveiled in April 2014

November 18, 2013November 18, 2013 Arik Yates1

After a truly innovative title like Two Brothers, what will Ackk Studios think of next?

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New Tales of Xillia 2 Trailer Shows Off Its Dark Side

October 14, 2013October 15, 2013 Arik Yates1

Tales of Xillia 2’s darker side comes out in the new trailer revealed at New York Comic Con.

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Cooking Eorzea Week 56: Apple Strudel (FINAL FANTASY XIV)

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This week in Cooking Eorzea, I discuss Strelitzia and KINGDOM HEARTS IV while I make Apple Strudel from FINAL FANTASY XIV Online!

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