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In Memoriam: Shutaro Iida, 1973–2026
Shutaro Iida, the Creative Director at ArtPlay and a pivotal figure in the Castlevania and Bloodstained franchises, passed away on February 10, 2026. He was…
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THE PERSPECTIVE
SECTOR: GFL2
the chronicle
TheKonNetwork | Early August 2024 Site Update
Progressing through Unicorn Overlord and tracking upcoming releases like Fate/Extra Record and Famicom Detective Club remakes.
Soul Hackers 2 | A Great Stylish Streamlined SMT Entry
Soul Hackers 2 blends sleek visuals, strategic combat, and style, drawing on NieR: Automata and John Wick to refresh the…
Wanted: Dead | A Grindhouse Experience
Wanted: Dead mixes B-movie charm with deep melee and gun combat. Boss fights and varied modes make it a standout,…
Sin & Punishment | An Excellent Treasure Cult Classic
Sin & Punishment on Switch Online is a standout rail shooter from Treasure, with intense gameplay, sharp visuals, and an…
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance | A Very Strong Refinement
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance expands and refines the original with 80+ hours of content and a deeper narrative.
Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 | A Strong Sequel
Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 deepens its surgical sim roots with intense operations, gripping story twists, and refreshed character…
The Thousand-Year Door | An Excellent Staple RPG Retooled
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Switch remake refreshes the classic RPG with polished graphics, updated soundtrack, and fun, strategic combat.
June 2024 TheKonNetwork Site Status Update
Recovering from COVID with lingering symptoms. Playing the Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake—full review coming soon.
Trauma Center: Under the Knife | A Sharp Surgical Simulator
Trauma Center: Under the Knife offers intense surgical gameplay and a rewarding ranking system, though a rushed final chapter slightly…
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 | A Very Strong JRPG Adventure on Switch
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 offers an immersive adventure with dynamic combat, a vast world, and standout music and characters despite a…
Death Mark II | An Excellent Spooky School Survival ADV
Spirit Hunter: Death Mark II delivers compelling horror with polished 2D exploration, memorable spirits, and strategic RPG mechanics despite immersion…
Doki Doki Literature Club! | Creepy Visual Novel
Doki Doki Literature Club! combines charming visuals with psychological horror, strong characters, a haunting soundtrack, and a cleverly subversive story.
