text: I play Divination! It allows me to draw two cards from my deck. So, you've learned how to play Magic: the Gathering. You're able to play with casual decks without asking about the phases of a turn or if damage stays on a creature like ...
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  TheBlondeBass Aug 06
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  Bass' tales from the East
  If you're reading this on a phone, your data cap has been busted! So, as you probably know, I went on a trip across Asia in the past three weeks. And by trip across Asia, I mean a trip to Japan and Hong Kong and nowhere else. The trip ...
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  TheBlondeBass Jun 25
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  A timeline of the Bass Cinematic Universe
  The last thing you'd want in your community blog section is some jerk's elaborate lore. But as it turns out, that might be what you get. [2015-12-15] Bass surfaces on Destructoid, reappearing for the first time on Destructoid under a n...
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  TheBlondeBass May 29
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  Here's a hot take for ya
  If you asked 7-year-old Bass who the best mommy in the world was, he’d answer his own without hesitation. He’s a lucky fellow, he’s never lived in tough conditions, parents never broke up. It’s not a take that c...
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  TheBlondeBass May 13
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  Hypno's March giveaway #1 of ???, concluded
  I'm very disappointed in all of you. And me. But mostly Hypno. When the contest was ran? run? runnered? two months ago, that guy had the genius idea of asking people to claim a prize in the comment section. That turned out to be...
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  TheBlondeBass Apr 08
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  Nostalgia Trip .01: Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc
  "See you in Rayman 4!" Kids these days don't know how good they have it. Many shout on the rooftops that platformers are the laziest genre, but in my time, these games defined the medium. Back in the 4th generation days, you were on te...
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  TheBlondeBass Mar 05
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  A quick guide to Magic the Gathering
  My deck has no pathetic cards If there's a name that's synonymous with the trading card game industry, it's Magic the Gathering. It's been around for longer than I've been alive, and I'm pretty sure it'll be around after I die. Mortali...
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  TheBlondeBass Mar 04
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  Review: Owlboy
  Flew too close to the sun If there's ever a game where my opinion goes against the critical reception, it's Owlboy. Its release in 2016 was met with overwhelming acclaim from critics, with an average review score of 88%. The indie darl...
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  TheBlondeBass Mar 01
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  So I've made yet more Destructoid cards
  It's been forever since I made Destructoid-themed Magic the Gathering cards! Since I've been in a trading-card game mood lately with my review of Fable Fortune and Magic the Gathering Unstable drafts, I figured I'd give this ...
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  TheBlondeBass Nov 25
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  Dtoid Secret Santa 2017 edition
  It's the season for giving, unless you're a kid, then it's the season for receiving. In any case, capitalism wins. Destructoid's Secret Santa is a time honored tradition that keeps switching hands, but one thing stays the same: You are...
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  TheBlondeBass Nov 02
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  Redesigning Mario Odyssey's final level
  Warning: You're going to see me write about Super Mario Odyssey's final level a lot. If you prefer to tackle it without knowing anything, stay away from this. Everybody knows I'm kind of a "big deal" when it comes to level design...
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  TheBlondeBass Oct 25
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  Switch port when?
  Like a lot of people out there, I am a big fan of the Nintendo Switch. It kind of pisses me off to see publishers who don't see the potential of the machine, and refuse to immediately announce ports for all their titles past present an...
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  TheBlondeBass Oct 15
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  Danganronpa V3's entertainment industry commentary.
  Warning: Do not read this blog if you are interested in playing a Danganronpa game down the line. This blog has spoilers for the entire series up to V3's ending. True Bass fans will remember a Cblog Recap I wrote last year about the dy...
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  TheBlondeBass Oct 08
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  Five ways Steam could improve its Featured & Recommended section.
  #4 may surprise you! When you open the Steam store, the first thing you see is always this huge Featured & Recommended section, right? Instead of going with something more typical with featuring sales or the current flavor of the ...
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  TheBlondeBass Sep 24
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  Destructoid Giveaway: The free games strike back
  Hoy, this is a very unprofessional blog post to make you know that I wanted to make another giveaway so that we might have a good time playing games and such. Here are the games you could possibly win: Resident Evil 4 (Steam) Citizens...
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  TheBlondeBass Sep 17
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  Schooled: Educational games need a comeback
  "Education? Is that some sort of mech?" - Torchman Today… I’m going to tell you the story of a forgotten genre. An awfully long time ago… In families’ homes and cereal boxes, edutainment games ruled supreme. H...
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  TheBlondeBass Aug 31
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  Bass Answers Everything: Boil 'em, Mash 'em
  Stick 'em in a stew? Welcome to Bass Answers Everything, a series I'm starting right now that aims to provide in-depth answers to whatever question you might be asking yourself. Ever wondered about how technology works, even wish...
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  TheBlondeBass Aug 13
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  To my eyes, NieR: Automata became as gods
  I bet you're having a tough time right now/But.../you can do it if you try! [Canada] While I was trying to figure out a way to start this blog, I went for a walk outside. This walk took me to the elementary school I went to, where I en...
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  TheBlondeBass Aug 05
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  Report: Splatoon 2's online multiplayer lags behind Splatoon 1 and competitors.
  Stay fresh? Has it ever happened to you to get splatted in Splatoon 2 by someone who you clearly already splatted a second before? To get splatted while hiding behind a wall as if you were still out in the open? Well, you're not alone....
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  TheBlondeBass Aug 02
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  I made a game with friends for Ludum Dare Jam 39 and this is the blog about that
  Set to steal GOTY from the big publishers for sure! Before this weekend, I didn't have any experience in video game development. Well, that's not quite right. I used to work in Quality Assurance for Activision on Skylanders Trap Team, ...
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  TheBlondeBass Jul 21
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  It all started with a kid playing with his toys
  No, I'm not talking about Isaac, Edmund, get outta here I love Super Smash Bros. I was 5 years old when the original entry came out. I didn’t own a Nintendo 64 at the time, something I’d only rectify after reaching adulthoo...
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  TheBlondeBass May 28
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  Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia is actually fucking brilliant.
  Intelligent Systems' Fire Emblem series is in an interesting place. While Awakening had much more marketing, hype and sales than the previous entries, and Fates carried the momentum well with shared sales of the game's versions nearly ...
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  TheBlondeBass Mar 15
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  Some quick words on politics.
  I realize I must look like a bit of a hypocrite since I often complain about politics talk, but I figured writing this blog would be a good idea to explain where I stand, and why I'm so averse to political talk. I'm just tired of seein...
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  TheBlondeBass Mar 01
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  Let's talk about the Fire Emblem series, Part 2
  Welcome back! Last time, I talked a bit about the mechanics shared between Fire Emblem games and my personal appreciation for the franchise, so if you're interested in this series be sure to check part 1 here first. I k...
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  TheBlondeBass Feb 27
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  Let's talk about the Fire Emblem series, Part 1
  Fire Emblem. One of the most puzzling Nintendo franchises for sure. Most people's first experience with the series was Super Smash Brothers Melee on the Gamecube, which included Marth and Roy. Neither of their games were...
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  TheBlondeBass Jan 26
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  Welcome to Jirga Para Lhao!
  Weeeelcome to the sun-drenched tropical paradise of Jirga Para Lhao! We're so pleased to welcome you to our beautiful home! First, come enjoy a busy marketplace full of life in Lei Colmosna. Enjoy shopping, sight-seeing, or just taki...
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  TheBlondeBass Jan 17
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  Bass Comments of the Week 01 - Switching it Up! (Ft. Zer0t0nin)
  Welcome to Bass Comments of the Week! The show where I rip off the popular blogs of two influent community members to feature the content that really matters, which means mine. And only mine. Well okay, Zer0t0nin is also featured this ...
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  TheBlondeBass Jan 01
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  The Blonde Bass' Very Own Game Awards? It's more likely than you think.
  Hey, small fry. 2016 just ended, and you're probably wondering about my opinions concerning the state of its video games. What's that? You weren't? And everyone and their grand mother is making their own list anyway? Hmm... Well, what ...
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  TheBlondeBass Oct 13
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  A critical analysis of the new Paper Mario formula
  The Paper Mario series is something special to me. There's no denying that the following analysis of the game design shortcomings of the two latest entries, Paper Mario Sticker Star and Paper Mario Color Splash, will be tainted by my o...
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  TheBlondeBass Jul 14
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  So I made a couple more destructoid cards
  It's been a while since I made my Destructoid-themed Magic the Gathering cards, and since I was in the mood I figured I might as well get another batch of five ready. This time around, I went a bit crazier with abilities, while trying ...