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yunbuns Lotus Crystal
 
Title : Queen of da Norf. Posts : 3068 Join date : 2014-02-26 Age : 30 Location : Who knows.
 |  Subject: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016.  26th January 2016, 5:57 pm | |
| ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?This challenge is inspired by the 52 Games. 1 Year. 2016. thread on NeoGaf. The original challenge is to complete 52 games for the 52 weeks of the year. Since the Galaxy Cauldron isn't a gaming forum the number has been lowered to make it more accessible for members here. DO I HAVE TO PLAY JUST 25 GAMES? Nope! If you want to document more than 25 video-games you've completed than feel free to do so! However to 'complete' the challenge you need to complete a minimum of 25 games. DOES A REPLAY OF A GAME COUNT? Yes. Just clarify that it's a replay in your post. WHAT IF I STARTED A GAME BEFORE 2016? That's cool. As long as you finish the game this year it counts. SO HOW DO I GET STARTED? For starters, claim a post. The post you claimed is where you document the games you have managed to complete throughout the year. When documenting your game, you must state the title of it and the system you played it on. You can optionally state many hours you completed it in, the date you completed it, as well as leave your opinion on it (how long said opinion is entirely depends on you). While the latter is optional, it's preferred you give your opinion on a game to help people avoid it or buy it depending on how strongly you feel on it. Here's an example on format: - Quote :
- 1. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (3DS) - 40.3 Hours played. Beaten 1/26/2016.
I truly enjoyed the Ocarina of Time and recommend it to anyone who has been hesitant of playing the LoZ series like I was. It definitely lives up to it's name as one of the best RPGs of its time and I plan on immersing myself in the rest of the series in the future! Again you don't have to follow this format exactly. It should be similar however. WHAT WILL I GET IF I COMPLETE THE CHALLENGE? You'll get....nothing! Nah, I'm just kidding. You'll get a reward for completing the challenge. HOW MUCH TIME DO I HAVE LEFT?  MARS' ULTRA RAD HALL OF FAMERS. Cosmos-Hime.
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yunbuns Lotus Crystal
Title : Queen of da Norf. Posts : 3068 Join date : 2014-02-26 Age : 30 Location : Who knows.
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 26th January 2016, 5:57 pm | |
| 1. Tales From the Borderlands (PC) - 11.6 hours played. Beaten 2/7/2016.
I LOVED THIS GAMES SO MUCH TBH! I didn't expect to like it as much as I did because I wasn't too familiar with the Borderlands franchise. The difference between this game and the main ones is that it's also made by Telltale Games who specifically make episodic games (The Wolf Among Us, The Walking Dead/Game of Thrones, etc.). This game is hilarious, fun, and entertaining. Steam is currently having it on sale for about $8 and I highly recommend buying it.
2. Dragon Age: Inquistion (Xbox One) - About 154 hours played. Beaten 3/11/2016.
I have very mixed feelings on the Dragon Age series as a whole. I personally think that Mass Effect is the superior series and DA seems to lack what it has. The plot of this game is okay and the villain isn't that engaging. I found doing sidequests and exploring all the areas in the game was more entertaining than the main quests if i'm being honest. That's one perk about the game - the scenery and graphics are beautiful. Another the flaw of the game is that the true ending is pretty much DLC...and I don't need to go into detail about why this is a bad thing. If you're a fan of RPGs, I'm not sure if I would recommend this game, it's not bad but it's not great either. I think it was a victim of overhyping and unfortunately didn't live up to it. If you do decide to buy it, I suggest buying the GOTY edition since it contains all the dlc.
3. Life is Strange (PC) - 28 hours played. Beaten 7/3/16.
Really enjoyed this game and would highly recommended it, especially if you like episodic games. It was darker than I expected it to be and I have (sorta) mix feelings about the ending but the overal experience of the game outweighed my minor complaints.
4. Rise of the Tomb Raider (Xbox One) - 19.36 hours played. Beaten 11/11/2016.
This game would've been better if it had been the first game in the trilogy instead of the second. Rise is a good game that improves on Tomb Raider (2013) and is a better 'Tomb Raider' game than the one before it, however, TR2013 still comes off as the better game. The combat and the pacing of the story was better with a more satisfying conclusion. I will say that the after credits scene made me thirsty for more. 7.5/10.
5. Final Fantasy XV (Xbox One) - 59 hours played. 12/12/2016.
This is a flawed game which shouldn't be surprising if you know anything about it's history and even some of the supposed rumors recently. Despite that, this is the first FF game that I've legitimately enjoyed and it sits comfortably in my top 5. Even it had more time in the over, I would probably rank it even higher but it is what it is. 8.5/10.
6. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (Xbox One) - TBA hours played. 12/14/2016.
This game really didn't live up to the hype and I'm glad I got it for free. I don't feel like the story becomes interesting until the literal ending and I wanted to see more of the true hero's journey was like (as the main character isn't the hero. It's hard to explain without spoiling it). It's not a bad game. It's good, enjoyable, and has fun characters but I don't find it to be the greatest game ever like many claim it to be. 8/10.
7. Spyro the Dragon - 12/TBA/2016.
Despite owning Ripto's Rage and Year of the Dragon, I have never played the one game the started it all outside of demos as a child. Honestly, I feel that Spyro is similar to the very first Sims game. You appreciate it for what it started it but it's definitely not the best out of the bunch. I found some of the levels to be challenging but not in a fun, enjoyable way - they were just weirdly designed. This game isn't one I can see myself replaying but it does make it appreciate its sequels for everything they do better.
8. Tomb Raider III: The Adventures of Lara Croft - Still playing.
9. Resident Evil - Still playing.
10. Stardew Valley - Still playing.
11. Pokemon Yellow - Still playing.
12. The Walking Dead: Season 1 - Still playing.
13. Resident Evil: Origins - Still playing.
14. Fable 2 (Replay) - Still playing.
15. Kingdom Hearts 1.5 - Still playing.
16. Tomb Raider: 2013 (Replay) - Still playing.
17. Spyro: Year of the Dragon (Replay) - Still playing.
18. Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance - Still playing.
19. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse - Still playing.
20. Final Fantasy VII - Still playing.
21. Final Fantasy VIII - Still playing.
22. Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time - Still playing.
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Cosmos-Hime Moderator
 
Title : ﾐ☆ GC's official Sailor Cosmos! ﾐ☆ Posts : 12832 Join date : 2014-11-14 Age : 31 Location : ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 26th January 2016, 6:00 pm | |
| Oooh! Fun! Claimed! Also quick question, does each game have to be in a different thread, or should we make our list in one post and edit it as we complete more games? |
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yunbuns Lotus Crystal
Title : Queen of da Norf. Posts : 3068 Join date : 2014-02-26 Age : 30 Location : Who knows.
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 26th January 2016, 6:03 pm | |
| - Cosmos-Hime wrote:
- Oooh! Fun! Claimed! Also quick question, does each game have to be in a different thread, or should we make our list in one post and edit it as we complete more games?
You just go back and edit the post you claimed.  |
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Brit-chan Senior Member
Small Lady Emeritus
 
Title : Queen of the Cat Kingdom Posts : 23236 Join date : 2011-06-23 Age : 36 Location : Lafayette, LA
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 26th January 2016, 6:14 pm | |
| I WILL TRY MY HARDEST K? PC Games:
- Diablo III Campaign (with an attempt to get the season 5 achievement thing of doing it in one hour on another playthrough)
- Loren the Amazon Princess
Progress: Completed 1 character romance so far
- Dust: An Elysian Tail
- Hatoful Boyfriend
Progress: Completed 1 story so far
- Long Live the Queen
- Portal 2 (Replay and Finish Co-Op)
- Sid Meier's Civilization V (Goal: To actually finish a game)
- Undertale (Goal: 1 play through)
Star Wars: The Old Republic (MMO) Goal: To get through Smuggler main storyline. Woops I quit playing cause of...
- World of Warcraft! I dunno what goals i have. Get all the Battle Pet achievements? Get geared enough to do at least one raid dungeon? Play through the main story quest? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
DS/3DS Games:
- Magical Starsign (I WILL FINALLY FINISH THIS GAME)
- Zelda: Link Between Two Worlds (Replay)
Console Games:
- Legend of Zelda: Windwaker HD (WiiU; Replay, currently maybe 1/4 way through?)
- Bayonetta (Xb360; replay)
- Tales of Symphonia (Gamecube; Current Progress: 20%???? I have no idea TBH.)
- Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD (WiiU; Replay, currently about 10 hours in)
Mobile Games (Android):
- Sailor Moon Drops
Goal: Unlock all Inner Senshi Progress: 4/5
- Shall We Date? Destiny Ninja
Goal: Play through all Main Stories. Progress: 2/10
- Shall We Date? My Sweet Prince
Goal: Play through all Main Stories Progress: 1/7
Will add more to my list later as I look through my games. xD
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Chmia Lotus Crystal
Title : Leg Lamp Power, Make Up! Posts : 8262 Join date : 2011-10-01 Age : 35 Location : San Antonio, Texas
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 26th January 2016, 6:44 pm | |
| 1. Bioshock
2. Injustice: Gods Among Us (story mode)
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Sportsnutd Lotus Crystal
Title : GC's Dark Mercury.RAINBOW DASH BEST PONY! Posts : 6893 Join date : 2015-06-29 Age : 39 Location : Littleton, Colorado
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 26th January 2016, 7:07 pm | |
| claimed #1 Yo-Kai Watch (Nintendo 3DS 92:30 1/26/16) - game screen shot:
(The game is solid, Gameplay is fun, not too hard and easy to understand. Lots of quests/favors and Yo-Kai to befriend and battle)
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Princess Moon Lotus Crystal
Title : ✖ The name's Vivid Posts : 3199 Join date : 2014-12-14 Age : 24 Location : Germany
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 26th January 2016, 9:34 pm | |
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Artemis Inner Senshi Admin
Member Support Director
 
Title : Formerly Sailor Gallifrey // "Professional" Bassoon Player ♡ Posts : 981 Join date : 2016-01-19 Age : 23 Location : Virginia
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 27th January 2016, 4:13 pm | |
| Claimed! |
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Brit-chan Senior Member
Small Lady Emeritus
Title : Queen of the Cat Kingdom Posts : 23236 Join date : 2011-06-23 Age : 36 Location : Lafayette, LA
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 31st January 2016, 9:36 pm | |
| Just bumping to say I've got 16 games on my list. Trying to decide on what my last 9 will be...hmmm.... |
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yunbuns Lotus Crystal
Title : Queen of da Norf. Posts : 3068 Join date : 2014-02-26 Age : 30 Location : Who knows.
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 16th March 2016, 10:03 am | |
| How is everybody doing so far? |
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Sportsnutd Lotus Crystal
Title : GC's Dark Mercury.RAINBOW DASH BEST PONY! Posts : 6893 Join date : 2015-06-29 Age : 39 Location : Littleton, Colorado
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 16th March 2016, 10:26 am | |
| I'm working on two games at once: Pokemon Omega Ruby (3DS) and Duck Tales: Remastered (PS3) |
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Brit-chan Senior Member
Small Lady Emeritus
Title : Queen of the Cat Kingdom Posts : 23236 Join date : 2011-06-23 Age : 36 Location : Lafayette, LA
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 16th March 2016, 12:18 pm | |
| I added 2 more games to my list. xD Star Wars: The Old Republic (MMO) and Twilight Princess HD, since I'm actually playing those now. I haven't touched any of my other games... u.u /fail |
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Chmia Lotus Crystal
Title : Leg Lamp Power, Make Up! Posts : 8262 Join date : 2011-10-01 Age : 35 Location : San Antonio, Texas
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 25th March 2016, 7:53 pm | |
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yunbuns Lotus Crystal
Title : Queen of da Norf. Posts : 3068 Join date : 2014-02-26 Age : 30 Location : Who knows.
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 26th March 2016, 7:15 am | |
| Yay! How did you like it? I tried playing it but I'm a scaredy cat tbh.  |
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Goddess Yami Lotus Crystal
Title : Dark Lord Spam Goddess Yami Posts : 9845 Join date : 2011-07-10 Age : 34 Location : La La Land
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 26th March 2016, 7:55 am | |
| Oh wow! This is a neat idea! I don't know if I could do something like this because I jump around so many games throughout a year. Good luck to everyone! |
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Chmia Lotus Crystal
Title : Leg Lamp Power, Make Up! Posts : 8262 Join date : 2011-10-01 Age : 35 Location : San Antonio, Texas
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 28th March 2016, 7:22 pm | |
| I screamed and yelled a lot, lol. I also played it on the easiest level, because I never played a first-person shooter before. The time period was awesome, but I think I need to play it again to better understand the storyline. |
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Brit-chan Senior Member
Small Lady Emeritus
Title : Queen of the Cat Kingdom Posts : 23236 Join date : 2011-06-23 Age : 36 Location : Lafayette, LA
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 31st March 2016, 11:42 am | |
| - Goddess Yami wrote:
- Oh wow! This is a neat idea! I don't know if I could do something like this because I jump around so many games throughout a year. Good luck to everyone!
I'm the same way Yami. xD You could just like set personal goals rather than beating the full game or something. I have yet to get anywhere close to achieving my goals tho lol xD |
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Cosmos-Hime Moderator
Title : ﾐ☆ GC's official Sailor Cosmos! ﾐ☆ Posts : 12832 Join date : 2014-11-14 Age : 31 Location : ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 31st March 2016, 11:58 am | |
| Wait, you mean it has to be 25 and not 50? Why was I thinking 50?
But either way, I just went over my list. I've got over 25.
Heh. Oops. I'll add em to my reserved post once I write up my thoughts on each game. Unless we don't need to do that?
EDIT: do visual novels count?
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Goddess Yami Lotus Crystal
Title : Dark Lord Spam Goddess Yami Posts : 9845 Join date : 2011-07-10 Age : 34 Location : La La Land
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 31st March 2016, 1:10 pm | |
| - ChibiM00nluv3r4evr wrote:
- Goddess Yami wrote:
- Oh wow! This is a neat idea! I don't know if I could do something like this because I jump around so many games throughout a year. Good luck to everyone!
I'm the same way Yami. xD You could just like set personal goals rather than beating the full game or something. I have yet to get anywhere close to achieving my goals tho lol xD I need to finish the Pokedex before the end of the year. So there's that!  |
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Sailor Zelda Lotus Crystal
Title : GC's offical Queen Serenity Posts : 2110 Join date : 2015-07-09 Age : 22 Location : Land of 1,000 Dances
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 31st March 2016, 2:00 pm | |
| I'm doing this. I've already beat 3 games this year so...
1. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker: (GameCube) I absolutely loved this game. It was visually stunning, had a great plot, and was a wonderful addition to the Zelda series. Truly one of the best games in the franchise.
2. Silent Hill (PlayStation): This was an... Interesting game. I wasn't scared by it that much honestly. But I loved the story and the Everyman hero, so I guess I liked it.
3. The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (Nintendo 3DS XL): This was my first 2D venture in the Zelda series (barring my unfortunate encounter with the original) and I loved it. Maybe not as much as the Golden Trilogy, as I've nicknamed it (Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, and the previously mentioned Wind Waker) but I still enjoyed it. Lorule was a great addition to the Zelda multiverse, as were Yuga, Ravio, and Princess Hilda to its cast of characters. And that painting merging ability...
4. Pokemon: Omega Ruby (3DS) (still technically playing for Delta Episode): Y'know, I'm not sure what my expectations were going into my first Pokemon game. I didn't think I'd hate it, but I don't know how I thought it would be. But I know what I think know. This game. This freaking game. It's magical. That's all.
It's fun, and lighthearted, and just one of the most enjoyable experiences I've ever had playing a game, from start to finish. Wow. I also played it with my brother, and bonding over it with him was great. Basically, this game is sheer magic.
5. Metroid Prime (Wii): 10/10. Amazing game. Everything I heard Metorid was and more. I look forward to finish the trilogy and playing the other titles in the series.
6. ICO (replay, originally on PS2, but I played the remastered version of PS3): Still possibly one of my favorite games ever. Beautiful in every sense of the word, emotional, and a good example of how to do an escort quest well.
7. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii): There were a few big things in this game I had problems with, but there were little things-and big things-it did right that made me like it more that I didn't like it. Also, Midna is probably the best written and best developed Zelda character ever.
Currently being played:
1. Kid Icarus: Uprising (3DS)
2. Chrono Trigger (Originally SNES, playing iPhone port)
The tentative to play list
1. Super Mario 64 DS (DS.... Of course)
2 Castlevainia: Symphony of the Night (PS1)
3. Metroid Prime 2: Echoes (Wii)
4. Metroid Prime 3: Corruption (Wii)
5. Portal 2 co-op (finish/restart)
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Usa-chan Lotus Crystal
Title : smol Posts : 448 Join date : 2015-08-17 Age : 27 Location : chibi united states of america-chan
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 31st March 2016, 4:30 pm | |
| claiming dis
1. Pokemon Crystal -Gameboy Color (Replaying)
2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time -Nintendo 3DS
3. Pokemon Platinum -Nintendo DS (Replaying)
4. Sailor Moon: Another Story -Super Famicom emulator (Finally gonna finish this)
5. Super Smash Bros -Nintendo 3DS (Finish solo mode)
6. New Super Mario 2 -Nintendo 3DS
7. Pokemon Y -Nintendo 3DS (Almost finished)
8. Super Mario 64 -Nintendo 64 emulator
9. Sailor Moon Drops (Unlock Pluto) -ios
10. Undertale -PC |
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Brit-chan Senior Member
Small Lady Emeritus
Title : Queen of the Cat Kingdom Posts : 23236 Join date : 2011-06-23 Age : 36 Location : Lafayette, LA
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 1st April 2016, 9:53 am | |
| - Sailor Zelda wrote:
- Oh, do we have to include a list?
You can or you can just add as you go. |
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Sailor Zelda Lotus Crystal
Title : GC's offical Queen Serenity Posts : 2110 Join date : 2015-07-09 Age : 22 Location : Land of 1,000 Dances
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 1st April 2016, 10:05 am | |
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yunbuns Lotus Crystal
Title : Queen of da Norf. Posts : 3068 Join date : 2014-02-26 Age : 30 Location : Who knows.
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 1st April 2016, 10:57 am | |
| - Sailor Zelda wrote:
- 1. Chrono Trigger (SNES ported to iPhone) currently playing.
Is this your first time playing Chrono Trigger? If so prepare to be amazed. It's one of the best games of all time tbh. |
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Sailor Zelda Lotus Crystal
Title : GC's offical Queen Serenity Posts : 2110 Join date : 2015-07-09 Age : 22 Location : Land of 1,000 Dances
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 1st April 2016, 11:40 am | |
| It is. I only started playing it yesterday but so far I really like it. It's also the first turn based RPG I've ever played. And for some reason it gives me major deja vu even though I'm sure I've never played it before (I think it's the music, which sounds kinda familiar). |
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Brit-chan Senior Member
Small Lady Emeritus
Title : Queen of the Cat Kingdom Posts : 23236 Join date : 2011-06-23 Age : 36 Location : Lafayette, LA
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 2nd April 2016, 3:24 pm | |
| The music was one of the best things about Chrono Trigger and I've never even played the whole game...Its absolutely fantastic. The deja vu may be from the art style as the artist behind the game was none of other than Akira Toriyama, creator of Dragonball! |
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Sailor Zelda Lotus Crystal
Title : GC's offical Queen Serenity Posts : 2110 Join date : 2015-07-09 Age : 22 Location : Land of 1,000 Dances
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 2nd April 2016, 3:54 pm | |
| See, but I've never watched/read Dragon Ball. I do love the character designs. It has a certain fun charm to it. That second boss took me a pathetically long time to beat, but seriously? Regenerating health? With the SECOND BOSS IN THE GAME? Other than that it's been really good though. |
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Chmia Lotus Crystal
Title : Leg Lamp Power, Make Up! Posts : 8262 Join date : 2011-10-01 Age : 35 Location : San Antonio, Texas
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 29th April 2016, 3:28 pm | |
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Sportsnutd Lotus Crystal
Title : GC's Dark Mercury.RAINBOW DASH BEST PONY! Posts : 6893 Join date : 2015-06-29 Age : 39 Location : Littleton, Colorado
| | Subject: Re: 25 Games. 1 Year. 2016. 29th April 2016, 5:44 pm | |
| #2. Pokemon Y (Nintendo 3DS 134:19 4/29/16) - Game completion footage:
*Still Playing but only to get Shinys) #3. Pokemon Omega Ruby (Nintendo 3DS 259:28 4/29/16) - Game completion footage:
*Still playing but just to get shinys* #4 Phineas and Ferb Across the 2ND dimension (PS3 4/29/16 I don't remember exact date but i remember it was last week.) - Game completion footage:
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