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You've been served!
[NSFW] Metroid Fusion (GBA)
The big N didn't do too many horrid things to Samus...
Disregard Canon, Acquire Representation: Naoto Shirogane is a Transman
Why accept the canon explanation when the story could be so much more interesting?
Enviro-Bear 2000: Operation: Hibernation (PC)
In 2009, Justin Smith ventured forth with a game that would change the gaming industry forever. A title that would blow the fish out of the water. A game for FREE that beats the living daylights out o
Gamer Girlfriend: Friends Don't Let Friends Play (Crappy) Facebook Games
It all started when I got a message from GameCola's own Kate Jay. "Hey Vangie," she said, "I know you don't usually play Facebook games, but you might want to give this one a try. It's really a lot of
Garry's Mod (PC)
When is a game not a game?
[NSFW] Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled (DS)
So dutifully trying to be Chrono Trigger it's both admirable and depressing at the same time.
Shall We Date?: Wizardess Heart (iOS)
The Harry Potter dating sim we've all been waiting for! Kind of.
[NSFW] Final Fantasy Tactics (PS1)
A fan of the Final Fantasy series? Maybe not after you play this one...

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