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Game Armor Analysis: Valkyria Chronicles

Valkyria Chronicles, by Sega So I started playing Valkyria Chronicles again here recently and thought I’d do a writeup on the armor and uniforms the infantrywomen in the game. Valkyria is a period-fantasy Anime with World War II technology and aesthetics. The … Continue reading

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Sartorially Smart Villainess: Widowmaker, by Ylva Ljungqvist

Widowmaker Redesign, by Ylva Ljungqvist “‘Step into my parlor,’ said the spider to the fly.” —Widowmaker Hey, hi, folks! So I apologize for the lack of activity these past couple weeks. I’ve been in kind of a funk in regards … Continue reading

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Game Armor Analysis, XCOM: Enemy Within

Lady Soldiers from XCOM: Enemy Within Alrighty, second writeup for the weekend, GO! I’ve meant for a while now to offer a writeup for the XCOM games. My brother picked it up a couple years ago, and I was immediately … Continue reading

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Sophie McGillicuddy, from Renegades of Destiny, by Ted Z. Mintz

Sophie McGillicuddy, character by Ted Z. Mintz “WAR, n. A by-product of the arts of peace.” —Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary I ran across Ted’s story and characters here recently, attempting to find the original artist for an uncredited concept … Continue reading

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Barbara Gordon, by Alex Garner

Barbara Gordon, by Alex Garner for DC Comics “Suddenly, I get it. I see him. I see why crooks are terrified, why Dad doesn’t talk about him. He’s not a myth or a nightmare. He’s a real man, a human … Continue reading

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