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The King of Fighters XI (PS2)
2008 SNK/Playmore

In A Nutshell: Do I really need to explain what King of Fighters is? Well take that basic premise, add a clumsy tag system, and up to 20% Falcoon-brand pansexuals as the leading KOF installment

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Ace Attorney: Apollo Justice (a.k.a. Gyakuten Saiban 4)
(2008 Capcom, NDS)

In a nutshell: We lost Phoenix, but gained… a daughter. Sort of. Touchscreen-enhanced invesitigation tools make the puzzles a little more actively involving, but most of the characters aren’t as interesting as the old batch. (Yet?)

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Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann 2006, Konami, (NDS)
In a nutshell: Watch the goddamn anime.

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I can’t stick to an article itinerary to save my life here, but what fun would this place be if it was predictable?

NeoGeo Battle Coliseum(PS2)
2006 SNK/Playmore

In a nutshell: Given the choice between [KOF XI] and [NGBC]… I’d take the seasick crocodile~! [latter.] Essentially blending the superb SNK fighting games with a Marvel vs. Capcom-style tag system, NGBC surpasses even KOF XI in fun, but the roster leans a bit towards the WTF.

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