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Musings

Musings is a series by Editor-in-Chief Jeff Neuenschwander where he talks about a number of interesting and pertinent issues with the community. The series is meant as the beginning of an open dialog with all of you, so feel free to discuss your own opinion in the comments of each musing.

3DS Editorials Musings

JEFF’S MUSINGS: On Our First Look at Harvest Moon: The Lost Valley

June 27, 2014June 27, 2014 Jeff Neuenschwander1

We’ve got a clearer picture as to what the game will look like.

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JEFF’S MUSINGS: How Konami Lost E3 2014—and Our Trust

June 13, 2014April 27, 2015 Jeff Neuenschwander29

Konami, do you really expect us to just brush off what you’ve been doing?

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JEFF’S MUSINGS: Harvest Moon’s No Longer Harvest Moon

June 5, 2014May 24, 2015 Jeff Neuenschwander2

What the heck is going on with Harvest Moon?

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Jeff’s Musings: On the Nature of Harvest Moon Spin-offs

January 30, 2014January 28, 2014 Jeff Neuenschwander0

Would either of the other Harvest Moon spin-offs make a good series?

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Jeff’s Musings: My Problem with the eShop

November 11, 2013November 10, 2013 Jeff Neuenschwander15

A definite upgrade from the Wii Shop Channel, but…

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Jeff’s Musings: Sonic Retrospective – 3D Gameplay

October 23, 2013October 24, 2013 Jeff Neuenschwander7

In this part of the Sonic Retrospective, we look at the trials, tribulations, and successes of 3D Sonic games, leading up to Sonic Lost World’s release.

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Jeff’s Musings: Sonic Retrospective – Amy Rose vs. Sally Acorn

October 18, 2013October 18, 2013 Jeff Neuenschwander22

The Sonic Retrospective continues as we look at the two characters that have been Sonic’s love interest, Amy Rose and Sally Acorn.

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Jeff’s Musings: Sonic the Hedgehog and His Story

September 27, 2013September 28, 2013 Jeff Neuenschwander3

A look back at the varied continuities of the Sonic the Hedgehog series over the past twenty-two years.

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JEFF’S MUSINGS: For Xenoblade, the Price Is Justified

August 20, 2013August 21, 2013 Jeff Neuenschwander68

After hearing the reactions to GameStop’s Xenoblade Chronicles announcement, I think a number of us need an economics lesson.

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JEFF’S MUSINGS: The Backlash #02

July 31, 2013July 30, 2013 Jeff Neuenschwander6

Readers talk about the 3DS, Xbox One, and more.

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JEFF’S MUSINGS: Before I Rant About Sonic the Hedgehog…

July 10, 2013July 11, 2013 Jeff Neuenschwander8

I want to talk about it, but I have a question for you.

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Jack Tretton
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JEFF’S MUSINGS: Thank Sony for the New Xbox One

June 21, 2013June 24, 2013 Jeff Neuenschwander18

Microsoft has backed off from the controversial DRM and used games policies for the Xbox One—and Sony was the catalyst of it all.

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JEFF’S MUSINGS: My Conversation With an Xbox One

June 8, 2013 Jeff Neuenschwander4

I should really stop talking to consoles. People are giving me weird looks.

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Harvest Moon: Magical Melody
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JEFF’S MUSINGS: Top 10 Games I’ll Let My Nephew Play When He Starts Gaming

May 23, 2013May 24, 2013 Jeff Neuenschwander10

What would you let a kid play for their first game?

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JEFF’S MUSINGS: Year of the 3DS, So Far…

April 30, 2013May 1, 2013 Jeff Neuenschwander8

I made a prediction that this would be the Year of the 3DS. Let’s see how that’s holding up…

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XSEED
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JEFF’S MUSINGS: The Backlash #01

March 20, 2013October 13, 2013 Jeff Neuenschwander2

Revisiting the previous weeks to debate Ubisoft, XSEED, and Natsume.

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JEFF’S MUSINGS: Mildly Annoyed with Ubisoft

March 12, 2013March 11, 2013 Jeff Neuenschwander29

I could’ve sworn I had some anger here. I think I misplaced it.

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JEFF’S MUSINGS: Life is too short…

February 20, 2013March 11, 2013 Jeff Neuenschwander2

Dude, chill.

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Rune Factory 4
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JEFF’S MUSINGS: Rune Factory, XSEED, and Natsume’s Future

February 7, 2013October 13, 2013 Jeff Neuenschwander10

XSEED getting Rune Factory 4 is good but could it mean in the long run for Natsume?

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This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons: I wish on stars, argue with others, get a letter from a fellow oprainfall contributor, and more!

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