Archive for January 9th, 2012

Five RPGs that Break the Rules: Etrian Odyssey 3

, | Game diaries

Etrian Odyssey 3 is really the cop-out on my list. It is the most classic RPG design. When the series was first announced, the lead designer said in an interview that he wanted to bring back classic design, and that he looked at the Wizardry series for inspiration. However, while the game’s design came from the past, it featured several major renovations to the formula that make it stand out.

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Qt3 Movie Podcast: The Innkeepers

, | Movie podcasts

Unfortunately, this week’s movie is horror director Ti West’s The Innkeepers. Fortunately, it gives us a chance to talk about West’s other movie, House of the Devil. If you don’t want The Innkeeper spoiled, you can fast forward to the 3×3 at the 42-minute mark, where we talk about our favorite door scenes.

Next week: The Divide

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