-Kerrik52writes about when he first learned to like M-rated games.

–Julc3thinks that the proliferation of scalpers means that Sony and Microsoft failed to kick-off the new generation.

–Shoggoth2588responds to this month’sBand of Bloggersprompt regarding emergent gameplay with a focus onDark Souls II.

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-Snukastylelooks back at the history of theFinal Fantasyseries.

–Niorcontinues hisLegacy of Kainretrospective with this blog onSoul Reaver 2.

–Rabid Walruswrites about how the job system inFinal Fantasytaught him about finding a job in real life.

–EnigmaticRangerdiscusses how frustration can be used as a successful game mechanic.

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–Black Red Gamingcontinues ranking the games in theYakuzaseries withYakuza 3.

-PhilsPhindingsdiscusses the similarities between the soundtrack ofFinal Fantasy 7and some old-time pop.

–PhilsPhindingsdiscusses the similarities between the soundtrack ofSuper Marioand marching music.

–ChronoLynxxopens yet another TGIF open community forum.

Thanks as always toLord Spencerfor the Cblog Recap and to our community members for their thoughts and feelings on a variety of topics. If you want to see your own opinions included in next week’s recap, head over to our Community Blogs and get chattin’

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