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Our Voyage's Future

I've been changing everything, and it feels like my life is on the line. In the last few days, everything regarding The Videogame Journal...

Feb 104 min read

How (not to) Play Rhythm Games

As I was enjoying some of my time playing Bandori and Colorful Stage, I realized I still haven't write an article about the do's and...

5 days ago5 min read

Cost Models in Card Game Simulators & Vanguard Dear Days Controversy

The Dear Days Controversy Cardfight!! Vanguard Dear Days Cost Model seems insane, but... Today we talk about videogames' cost models, and...

Feb 135 min read

Our Voyage's Future

I've been changing everything, and it feels like my life is on the line. In the last few days, everything regarding The Videogame Journal...

Feb 104 min read

Contrary Quest: My First Quest! | GameDev Journal

I am developing an RPG! Today, I introduce you to RPG Maker MV questing, with a little example! Watch this first - and have fun seeing...

Feb 41 min read

A Radical Decision Changes My Life and The Journal

A few days ago I took a decision that radically changed the way I live life: I decided to quit all gacha games. I deleted my Hoyoverse...

Jan 318 min read

Let's Talk About Gacha Rhythm Games

Tap to the beat, collect idols, and unlock songs! Play for fun or tier for glory—your journey, your pace. 🎵

Dec 12, 20248 min read

A Channel for Everyone

Dear Youtube! 2024 has been the first time for me to try making YouTube content with all of you. I loved dreaming about the destination,...

Dec 11, 20245 min read

TemTem - Overview

When I started playing TemTem, at launch, it didn't strike me as something that I'd love continuing: some features weren't implemented...

Oct 31, 20243 min read

The Day We Gathered Here

"What does it mean... to be an adventurer in our world?" Nero was waiting at the train station, wondering about a weird question that...

Jun 29, 20245 min read

Adventurers Guild: Featured Content Cycle

Starting from July, 2024, Nero's Coffee has become the Adventurers Guild, with a new set of values to evolve from, that focus on the...

Jun 26, 20242 min read

"Just Don't Play": TCGs, Gacha Games and Social Relevance

Being friends doesn't require being the very best in a game: it's about having the very best out of it together.

Aug 20, 20234 min read

How (not to) Play Rhythm Games

As I was enjoying some of my time playing Bandori and Colorful Stage, I realized I still haven't write an article about the do's and...

Jun 18, 20235 min read

"Spending Rationally", Episode 2: Battle Passes

Focusing on completing a Battle Pass can create a sense of FOMO and reinforce harmful spending habits. Consider setting a one-time budget.

May 13, 20234 min read

"Spend Rationally": The Hidden Costs of Gacha Game Subscriptions

With the release of Honkai: Star Rail, I've been thinking about "spending rationally", as they say in the game. So, I came up with a...

May 9, 20235 min read

Introducing TZERO: A Resource-Optimal Tiering Team

"Hi, I'm Aria! I've been helping Nero create a manifesto for competitive rhythm game tiering. Check it out!" Are you a fan of rhythm...

Feb 18, 20233 min read

Genshin Impact - Main Events

There has been a time in which I played Genshin a whole lot, exploring its mechanics and challenges, with getting 36 stars in the Abyss...

Dec 15, 20221 min read

Pokémon Unite - Master Rank with You

With some surprise at first, Pokémon Unite has become one of my favorite Pokémon games, and my choice pick on a genre I've never explored...

Dec 15, 20221 min read

Pokémon Violet - Blind Run

Now that the ninth generation is out, this will be my main content for a while! Join me, and let's live this new adventure together! Iono...

Dec 15, 20221 min read

Psycho-Pass – Review

This review contains spoilers. Anime Name: Psycho-Pass Genre: thriller, sci-fi My score: 9 /10 – impressive (brilliant setting, nice...

Oct 25, 20184 min read

New Game! – Review

Introduction “It is really relatable as a first working experience” This is what a friend of mine told me about “New Game!”....

Oct 3, 20184 min read

Spice and Wolf (S2) – Review

This review contains spoilers. Anime Name: Spice and Wolf (Season 2) Genre: slice-of-life, historical, “fantasy-spiced” My score: 7.5/10...

Sep 28, 20184 min read

Spice and Wolf – Review

This review contains spoilers. Anime Name: Spice and Wolf Genre: slice-of-life, historical, “fantasy-spiced” My score: 8.5/10 – very good...

Sep 22, 20183 min read

Angel Beats! – Review

This review contains spoilers. Anime Name: Angel Beats! Genre: comedy, dramatic, fantasy My score: 7.5/10 – good (can’t stop repeating...

Aug 30, 20184 min read

Re:Zero – Review

This review contains spoilers. Anime Name: Re:Zero Genre: fantasy My score: 7/10 – good (character art is really nice) Introduction I had...

Feb 22, 20185 min read