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Tag: Tales of Xillia

Gaming With God: You Can’t Complete The Quest Alone

Hello again my wonderful readers! I hope you’re enjoying your April, and your otaku diet as well. Aside from Tales of Xillia 2, I finally beat Infamous: Second Son and am now getting to Batman: Arkham Knight, which is one of my favorite franchises (I’ve beaten the other three games). As I get along with Tales of Xillia 2, I’m… Read More Gaming With God: You Can’t Complete The Quest Alone

04.20.201603.18.2020 Samuru7 Comments

Gaming with God: Ludger Kresnik, Destroyer of Worlds

For those that have been following, this is part 3 of my series of posts from Tales of Xillia 2. The protagonist of Tales of Xillia 2, Ludger Kresnik, is a very interesting character even though he doesn’t say much. He’s the main character of the series, joined by the original cast of Tales of Xillia. Not… Read More Gaming with God: Ludger Kresnik, Destroyer of Worlds

04.06.201603.18.2020 Samuru8 Comments

Guest Post: Tales of Xillia and Hobbies

Although our focus will almost certainly always be anime, we hope to also delve into other Japanese media here on Beneath the Tangles, such as manga and visual novels. To that end, we’re happy to have gaming blogger Michael of Gaming and God guest for us today, as he jumps into a popular JRPG. If… Read More Guest Post: Tales of Xillia and Hobbies

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