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Science fiction writer Nicola Griffith, winner of the Nebula and Tiptree Awards, proves that good writing transcends genre. The Blue Place is a spare, cold suspense thriller--Norwegian noir--with the kind of strong, enigmatic characters that made Griffith's Slow River such a great read. Aud Torvingen is a former cop, martial artist, and Scandinavian to the core. She stalks powerfully through the streets of Atlanta and the fjords of Norway in search of an art thief and killer. At first, she frightens us a bit, because she insistently imagines how easy it would be to kill almost everyone she meets. Having descended more than once into that dark, cold psychic realm wherein violence provides primal pleasure, Aud is constantly wary of her fellow human beings. But our fear turns to fascination as she finds herself falling in love with Julia, a smart, beautiful art dealer mixed up in the crime, and getting closer to finding the center of the danger in the icy north.
As in Slow River and Ammonite, Griffith's attention is often on the bodies of her characters--their awareness of skin and muscle, sinew and bone suffuses the action. Griffith closely scrutinizes their deeper inner workings, their emotions and logic, as well. The story is tense and gripping, as a good thriller should be, but the best part of The Blue Place is Aud's fascinatingly familiar search for self. --Therese Littleton --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"A suspense novel. . .a character study. . .a love story. . .told in lush and potent prose."--"Seattle Times
"It's hard to overpraise the taut plotting and broad intelligence of this thriller. . .Smart narative moves. . .tartly modulated prose that moves fluidly. . .Griffith seems destined to add to her laurels with this swank turn on the detective genre."--"Washington Post Book World
"Griffith has a fine way with character and a sure talent."--"Los Angeles Times
"A hero as sexy and iconic as televion's Xena. . .At once appalling and awe-inspiring, Aud is a bracing amaigam of fire and ice, of the New South and the Old World. She's a stirring inductee into the sisterhood of lady law. Or lawless, as the case may be."--"Village VoiceSee all Product Description
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I don't know where to start.. this book was emotion embodied. Utterly enchanting.. frustrating, beautiful, heartbreaking, glorious.. just EMOTION. It struck my heart deeply and left a mark. I actually cried once.
If you're looking for a book that highlights the struggles of lesbians in a homophobic world, or a strictly butch/femme romance, or even a lush romance novel... Look elsewhere.
The Blue Place is gritty, cold, harsh and even painful at times. The realism is startling and it can be quite heartbreaking. But whoever said happiness could not be truly felt without sadness read this book. There's no attempt to sugarcoat the harsh reality of life in this book. Pain and agony are in full force and on display for all to read.
But that's what makes the love story beautiful. There's no perfection here.. no sweet romance whose only problem is the irritating habits of one partner. No torrid love triangle and explicit sex scenes.. It's just LOVE. Real love. Beautiful love, painful love.. love. And in writing this, Ms. Griffith has enchanted me utterly.
The Blue Place is a beautiful novel, not because of its lush scenery (though it is), its exquisite descriptions (though they are), but because it portrays humanity in a real, yet beautiful way. Julia and Aud are not perfect, nor is their relationship. But you can honestly come away from the book feeling that they really loved each other. Truly. And I don't encounter many books I can honestly say that about.
If you're interested in beauty that is not all wine and roses, but comes with pain and hardship, between two women who are not goddesses or perfect in any way, if you are interested in love, real love, human love..
I highly recommend you acquire this book.
Reality was never so real.. and beauty so beautiful.
By page four of Nicola Griffith's The Blue Place (Avon, $23), we've
met the tall, beautiful, smart and deadly Aud Torvingen, heard about
the recurring nightmares that have her walking Atlanta streets at
midnight, ...and witnessed a house explode. Things slow down a
little after that, but ...it's hard to overpraise the taut plotting and
broad intelligence of this thriller. ...what makes The Blue Place
stand out is its precision. You constantly feel like you're getting
the inside dope on new worlds, including those of martial arts,
woodworking, Norwegian foods and dress styles, ice hiking
and burglar alarms...
-- Paul Skenazy, Wasington Post
I'm too lazy to write a real review --but here are some
snippets, and a (virtually) spoiler-free commentary
-- and look for the author's comments on the review
continuation page at Amazon: Aud as James Bond(!))
Snapshot quotes:
Aud Torvingen, dressing to meet a new client:
I felt sharp, rich, very good looking. It pleases me to wear silk
couture and gold and pearls. I like the way it feels on my skin,
the way it fits.
And looking out into her Atlanta garden:
Two cardinals trilled liquidly at each other, bright red against
emerald green. One of the neighbour's cats slunk belly down
through the grass towards them. Snakes in fur coats, Dorothy
Parker had called them.
The book ends in graphic blood & terror. Aud gets revenge, but
puts herself in terrible jeopardy. I'll be most interested in how she
resolves her predicament in the sequel.Read more ›
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somehow I was lucky enough to spot this book while browsing in a book store....it is an exceptional piece of writing. Read morePublished on May 11 2005 by William J. Gibson
I normally like stories like this one but unfortunately I found this book lacking spark. Parts of the book are really good but unfortunately those moments never last very long. Read morePublished on Feb. 20 2004
I'm going to break the trend of reviews here - I did not find this book as ground-breaking as it is being made out. Read morePublished on June 18 2003 by Jasmin Martin
Superbly written, this uberish detective thriller ruined my sleep after I'd finished it, in sorrow at its outcome, but it's a powerful piece of writing even though I would've... Read morePublished on Dec 16 2002 by bacchae
Superbly written, this uberish detective thriller ruined my sleep after I'd finished it, in sorrow at its outcome, but it's a powerful piece of writing even though I would've... Read morePublished on Dec 16 2002 by bacchae
I found Nicola Griffith's book(first one I've read by her) interesting factually, but many times bogged down in flowery prose and unrealistic dialogue. Read morePublished on Aug. 17 2002
If you're a fan of Griffith's sci-fi, chances are you'll think this is a dud. If you're a fan of great lesbian fiction with tight plot lines and just plain good story telling,... Read morePublished on Aug. 7 2002 by katefo
It's the first book i've ever read that features lesbians as main character and i must admit it was my curiosity that made me picked up this book. Read morePublished on Aug. 4 2002
I'm sorry but this book went nowhere. It was dull, the characters were hard to decipher and the story line was confusing. Read morePublished on July 17 2002 by Uggieandme


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Book your room at Clarion Hotel Itaipava
Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly Petropolis hotel in Itaipava with full-service spa
This family-friendly hotel is in the center of Petropolis, within 9 mi (15 km) of Itapaiva Castle, Bell Stone, and Petropolis Municipal Park. House of Ipiranga and Familia Nabuco House are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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This hotel features a full-service spa, a restaurant, and an outdoor pool. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a poolside bar, a coffee shop/café, and an outdoor tennis court are onsite.
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Clarion Hotel ItaipavaEstrada União e Indústria, 9153 Petropolis RJ 25730-736
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In addition to a full-service spa, Clarion Hotel Itaipava features an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant and a coffee shop/café. A poolside bar is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access.
Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measure 2130 square feet (198 square meters). This family-friendly hotel also offers a spa tub, a sauna, and spa services. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
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- Conference space size (feet) - 2130
- Conference space size (meters) - 198
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Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
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- Free WiFi
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A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Restaurante Clarion - This restaurant specializes in Brazilian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.
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An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a sauna.
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The staff was very kind and funny and worked hard when the AC in our room went out. They quickly upgraded our room for the inconvenience. Both rooms were clean and well lit and very comfortable. The location is excellent! A block from a major shopping area, a CVS across the street, the beach is 2 blocks away, and right across the street form the Filmore concert center.
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Yes, the citations 17 and 18 are innacurate. Steven Seagals father is not jewish, though he comes from Russia (Vladivostok). His mother is of indian mohawk descendant line. For actual reference watch the interview in youtube called "Veče sa Ivanom Ivanovićem - Gost: Stiven Sigal (04.12.2015)" from the 46th minute onward.Devilhope (talk) 01:20, 13 December 2015 (UTC)It saddens me to hear that he is a buddist, he nedds to read the real Bible and learn about Jesus or he will be condemned to spend eternity in Hell. I would not like that !!!!
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Everything about this Florida hotel was great! Nice clean rooms, Very spacious, very nice pools and spa tubs. Could not find anything wrong with this hotel. We are parents of 3 young very energetic boys and they always had something to do. Nice beach area with watersports and fishing. Gas grilles near the pool areas to grille your dinner to perfection, Would highly recommend to anyone. Scott, Lisa Jervis and boys
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NBG="No Black Girls." The act of strictly not dating or have any sexual relations with a dark skinned girl. Its a choice of being NBG or not.
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A man called Nick who is fond of/or "blows" any of various hollow-horned, bearded ruminant mammals of the genus Capra
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I bank, when in Greece, with their national bank. It is called the National Bank of Greece.
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Six Must-Play DS Visual Novels
Though they're barely games, these titles offer a veritable Reading Rainbow of enjoyment.
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Hotel Dusk: Room 215
As much as I would love to champion the now-defunct developer Cing, not all of their games were gems; in fact, merely asking around about the quality of 2009's Again produced opinions implying that touching the game would give me a communicable form of cancer. Thankfully, 2007's Hotel Dusk stands as one of their strongest titles, despite its lack of emphasis on brain-bending puzzles. Instead, Cing paints a uniquely lonely setting -- a run-down southwestern hotel circa 1979 -- and populates it with lost souls, each with their own dark histories that may or may not tie into protagonist Kyle Hyde's search for the truth.
To liven up what amounts to hours of walking and talking, Hotel Dusk features a stunning amount of rotoscoped animations per character (in the style of A-ha's immortal video for "Take on Me"), breathing life and meaning into just about every line of dialogue. And out of all the visual novels mentioned in this feature, Hotel Dusk features the fewest wacky antics; in fact, some have criticized the game for its dryness, though this may be because most visual novels and adventure games in general feature humor as a selling point. To clarify, the game's not dead-serious, though it can be called "mature" in the more meaningful sense of the term -- as with real life, most of Hotel Dusk's resolutions come with a twinge of bittersweet regret. The game saw a true sequel titled "Last Window: The Secret of Cape West," which released just as Cing closed its doors; and though I lack the experience to comment on its quality, curious Hotel Dusk fans can always import the European release, which received a full English translation. Just make sure you have an import-friendly DS fat or Lite on-hand first.
999: 9 Hours, 9 People, 9 Doors
Since the DS doesn't feature any visual novels as macabre as the PSP's recent Corpse Party, 999 is the closest you'll come to such a dark and brutal experience. It might not match the former's intensity, but 999's story of 9 strangers kidnapped and forced to solve deadly puzzles on an abandoned cruise ship provides one of the darker tales you'll find on Nintendo's handheld, and also suggests a fine premise for future seasons of MTV's The Real World. Like Dead Rising and Majora's Mask before it, 999 requires multiple replays to reach the true ending, though your actual choices are few in number and made very obvious. To help alleviate the boredom inherent in replays, 999 allows you to fast-forward through text you've already seen -- a common feature of visual novels -- though, for some reason, old puzzles still require re-solving. Mercifully, the solutions never change, making it easy to breeze through these past challenges; but you still have to wonder about the true purpose of this design decision -- aside from annoying players eager to jump to unexplored story branches.
Despite these few issues, the story of 999 excels in craziness -- though it's a sort of craziness that's backed up by semi-legitimate fields of study. If you have an interest in morphic resonance, prosopagnosia, and true horrors of mathematical patterns, well, it's doubtful that any game aside from 999 will appeal to these oddly specific tastes. And the fact that developer Chunsoft could pull all of these wildly different ideas together for a satisfying (and thoroughly surprising) finale speaks to the power of visual novels, and the zany narrative experimentation this genre makes possible.
Comments (61)
A small suggestion to the list...Posted: Oct 14, 2012 12:00AM PST by Saijo
If I may, there is another Visual Novel-type game; Lux-pain, one of the first I played besides Time Hollow . The game's localization can be confusing at times, as translation seemed rather poor, but that'll happen with any translated game. A game shouldn't be critisized for such a thing, and it irritates me that so many have rated it so low. After all, if you look past the translation issue and ignore it like I did, it's really a very good game with wonderful art, amazing music and an interesting storyline. I myself ended up crying at the end, as many others have, and I was never bored by it.
If I may ask, don't start flaming this post by saying it's a terrible game; sure, it's not for everyone, but it truly does deserve more credit for how good it is. I do love this list though, hopefully I can get my hands of one of the Ace Attorney's.
Wish they had...Posted: Jan 09, 2012 12:00AM PST by popcrnshower
999Posted: Dec 14, 2011 12:00AM PST by XextralifeX
looks great going to gamefly it for sure. Suprised that more "adventure games" are not being released for the DS or 3DS. It seems like they would work perfectly with the touch screen and stylus.
This Feature made me all warm and fuzzyPosted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by Liquid_Ocelot_Wesker
I've played each and every one of these games and I loved the HELL out of them all as well.
Thank you for giving some much needed attention to all of these stellar titles, Mr.Mackey.
Visual Novels?Posted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by tay120n64
Why doesn't anyone want to use the classification "Adventure Game"? Also, there are so many great ones that you could have said at least a couple sentences about. Lux Pain, Trace Memory... Why not mention that the developers of 999 are working on another title with a similar premise? I think it was 1up who first cued me in on that.
Also: multiple play-throughs in Majora's Mask?
Umm... What?
Visual Novel: a game you mostly read that has accompanying visuals.Posted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by cthulhucarl
Adventure: Zelda.
Although, I've been reading/playing visual novels before I'd even known that they could be released on the DS. So, really, I wouldn't exactly say the DS is what popularized them. (In my experience, at least.)
Hotel DuskPosted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by zombieslippers
has to be one of my favorite games. Again wasn't horrible but it was no Hotel.
Also, not sure if they are considered visual novels, Theresia and Trace Memory were really good as well.
Great gamesPosted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by VeryMadMage
I wouldn't call any of them visual novels (999, maybe), but great games nontheless.
I hope Another Code is one of the two 'omitted' entries, as that game gets no love.
This is not 6 gamesPosted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by Brave
This is four games. Learn to count, 1UP.
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni.
There are sixPosted: Dec 14, 2011 12:00AM PST by PaulBunyanMM
There are 3 Phoenix Wright games. That makes 6 games. You learn to count.
I own all of thesePosted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by sampo27
I think games like these really validate the DS as a system. So many games put the player into the role of a soldier; it's really refreshing to play games that have you as a lawyer or a doctor or a detective that doesn't spend all his time shooting people. It's also nice to have a story focused game that isn't am RPG. Good article, great games all.
6 games?Posted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by BananaJane
Where are the last 2?
The last 2Posted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by VeryMadMage
are so indie that only true hardcore gamers can even see them. Sorry bro.
Hotel DuskPosted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by TheNamelessMan
Awesome game, locating sequel right now...
It's not as good as the 1st one...Posted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by D'ark Ouer
But I still enjoyed it very much...
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Cool articlePosted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by william~curtis
But the tense errors and run-on sentences are trying. Editors, observe:
"Phoenix Wright eventually saw two spiritual sequels with Apollo Justice and (former antagonist) Miles Edgeworth, though they didn't really carry the same sense of magic as the original trilogy -- but they're both highly playable, even if the latter does tend to ramble a bit."
becomes, in only the time it takes to say the sentence out loud to yourself:
"Phoenix Wright eventually saw two spiritual sequels with Apollo Justice and (former antagonist) Miles Edgeworth. Though they don't really carry the same sense of magic as the original trilogy, they're both highly playable, even if the latter does tend to ramble a bit."
1up's articles are starting to look more like forum posts. Please get serious about editing. Certain competing sites who have less to say are saying it better, and it sucks to have to choose readability over content.
Thanks 1up for years of left-field game coverage and thought provoking features and editorials. :)
CuriousPosted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by MindCandy999
I would love to take a look at 999 and Ghost Trick. Those two sound interesting.
Weirdly enough....Posted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by catgirl147
I love the idea of visual novels, but I've only played one: Corpse Party. 999 sounds great, I'll have to look into that one. Also, getting one for PSP in Feb...!
Am I missing something?Posted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by Grimbear13
The title says 6 but I only see 4 titles. Phoenix Wright, Ghost Trick, 999, and Room 213.
YeahPosted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by Archintyeron
I though the same...
Like Visual Novels?Posted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by aubergine
These are all great suggestions but we shouldn't forget about the visual novel scene outside of the DS (I'm aware this isn't the point of the article but jus' saying :p).
In particular, Christine Love is doing some really fascinating stuff with them. "Don't take it personally, babe, it just ain't your story" and "Digital" are really fascinating works in the genre and they're remarkably well written. Plus, they're free!
Good point.Posted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by gutsdozier
There are lots of wonderful visual novels for PC and iOS. It's on features like this that 1UP betrays its roots as a source for home console games.
Great article!Posted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by almostautumn
I have played all of these, but I never finished Hotel Dusk (I was drinking a lot those days)
It's neat too see all the comments following, concerning the "Visual Novel" a'la western-standpoints. In earnest, while I absolutely love the majoirty of these games, I can see why they fail to hatch a root. It's nothing "dumb" or anything about western gamers, but I think the identity of "entertainment" is intensely embedded into the title of "videogame," and that most western consumers simply expect the type of entertainment that only regular videogames can offer.
An interesting argumentation, of a sort, or defense, in my case, was in last months game informer. The author behind the infinity blade novel (Brandon Sanderson? I'm not sure) was saying how, while he loves writing videogame novels, he doesn't believe in the virtual novel. Rather, that there is no need to provide any sort of gimmickry to a literature-based concept, as literature, in book form (classic or digitial, whatever) is a solid concept that is effectively infinite. And while I normally take a radical stance on practically anything, to that assesment I do agree, even though I thoroughly enjoyed the games listed here. While I don't say any of these games have shortcomings, and that spending money on them is certainly not a waste, at the same time, in a schizophrenic-type retaliation, I can see how it is. In earnest, 999 is essentially a "make your own adventure" book that, while it does sport some very beautiful anime-based graphics and styling, could still have been equally as great, if not better, if it had entirely been left up to the imagination.
What say you, 1up?
Well...Posted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by wescotta
This is probably true in some cases. A number of visual novels would probably work alright as text, or even as anime or other works. Pheonix Wright's been adapted into a musical, after all.
On the other hand, there are some works that I think could only work as visual novels. For example: the plot of Ever17, a visual novel for the PC by the same writer of 999, would be impossible in any other format. The genre's been around long enough, I think, that it's developed its own set of tricks unique to the medium. I think that often the atmosphere of visual novels helps a lot too when it comes to keeping the viewer enthralled. The writing of, say, the Higurashi series might not always be that strong, but the music coupled with the textual mind games is enough to be incredibly stressful and disturbing at the best of times.
(Higurashi is another visual novel series I'd reccomend, by the way, although it's almost prohibitavely expensive in the US and the translation is inferior in every concievable way to any of the entires on this list. So yeah, maybe not)
Played Last Window, the sequel of Hotel DuskPosted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by Spectreman
It´s not so good as the first, but it´s an great christmas story, ideal for play in december. Was only release in Europe and is pricey. It´s the case of play first, pay later.
VNsPosted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by omegawyrm
I really need to get Corpse Party and 999, they sound like the sort of thing I would love. I really wish the visual novel got a little bit more respect in the west. I've only read a few outside of the ones in this article, but among them were Saya no Uta, which I felt was the best horror narrative I'd ever seen, and Fate/Stay Night, which is on the same tier as Watchmen in my opinion, I liked it a little more actually because it had the chance to spend more time developing the characters. The combination of text, sound, and visuals is just a really compelling way to present a story and it's kind of weird how a lot of western gamers are so strongly opposed to it for some reason.
Actually, there was a spin-off of Fate/Stay Night released in English recently for the PSP by Aksyss called Fate/Extra that I would recommend to anyone still actually playing their PSP. As a spin-off it's lost some of it's purity as a Visual Novel, but it's still got that as it's core, with dungeon crawling very similar to Persona laid on top. Not only is this a good game (so far, I'm only through the first 5 of 7 enemies), but getting it also has the nifty bonus of encouraging Aksyss to both bring over more VNs in general, and hopefully bring over more stuff from Type-Moon, the company that has the license on the Fate series.
And oh yeah, Thanks for the cool article Mackey.
Amen.Posted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by AkaiNeko4
I need to play Ghost Trick, 999, and Corpse Party. Haven't played Saya no Uta, but I know Fate/zero and Peulla Magi Madoka Magica, both by teh same writer, Gen Urobuchi, and I'm kinda terrified of reading another of his works; they're excellent, but horribly scarring.
Fate/stay night is one of teh best thing ever, period, and I agree that it may be better than Watchmen (as crazy as that is); Fate/extra is great so far. Hilariously, 1up has no file for Fate/extra. Totally worth playing, though; it does a suprisingly good job of translating teh insane complexity of teh Holy Grail War, and Kinoko Nasu (main writer and founder of Type-MOON)'s magic system, into something playable. Awesome story and characters, too.
I love Cing.Posted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by orient
Their games have a relaxed pace and welcoming atmosphere about them, not to mention sweet jazz. The Hotel Dusk series has some of the best character writing in any game, and Another Code: R is an excellent, well-natured mystery game that is all the better if you've played the original.
I admit, AGAIN was not a good game, but I'm glad I played it as a Cing fan. I even own Glass Rose for PS2 but have yet to play it.
I know...Posted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by jbinminot
...what a DS game is, I've got over 600 of them and visual novels aren't games.
Me hate reading, derp derp derpPosted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by lordlaharl422
You're an ass, you know that? We all have video game genres we like and don't like, and that's fine. But just because you don't like a genre doesn't make it cool to go trolling articles about it. I don't care much for FPS's, but I recognize the fact that some people do, and I'm not about to go to every article about Halo or whatever and declare them to be "not real games".
Really?Posted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by sampo27
If you actually play these games, I think you'll find Phoenix Wright and Ghost Trick in particular wouldn't work as anything but games. Or in any case, wouldn't be nearly the same. If you take away the elements of player interaction, you lose some investment in the story. For example, in Phoenix Wright, finding a contradiction and pointing it out yourself is far more exhilarating than watching someone else do it.
WelpPosted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by JabezDawz
The Phoenix Wright series is one of my favorites of all time, and really got me turned on to this type of game. Couldn't get an hour into Hotel, just to boring for my taste. I really want to play ghost trick and 999 though, they look fantastic
No such thing as a must play visual novelPosted: Dec 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by jbinminot
1. They all suck especially Hotel Sucks and 9 Hours (of reading apparently).2. Ghost Trick doesn't count because (although talky) there is actually more gameplay than reading and doesn't bore me to tears.3. If I want to read I'd get a book. I buy video game consoles to PLAY games, not read them.4. Only a seriously asskissing video game journalist who gets his stuff for free from the publishers would slobber over these "games"
If you don't like them...Posted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by Cronax
If you don't like these types of games, why even bother reading a topic about them? Unless you have a valid argument supportable by unambiguous facts to prove that these are bad games, there's nothing you can bring to a blog post about them...
I don't understand people like you...if you don't like candy, do you go to a candy store and complain about how bad candy tastes? Other people enjoy these games so leave them to it and go read about things you DO like.
Because...Posted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by jbinminot
...the reader of the article implies that visual novels are good (even though Ghost Trick is NOT a visual novel because there is more gameplay than reading). What's wrong with providing a contradiction in the comments. He makes a point and then I make a different one. Why get bent out of shape because I make a comment arguing against the article. If YOU don't like my comments then don't read them.
Objection!Posted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by lordlaharl422
A contradiction is created by a discrepancy between FACTS. Your "contradiction" is based on whether or not the genre is "good" or in other words, an OPINION. Therefore your argument is null and void. FUTHERMORE! You insist that we not read your comments. Yet by that logic, I suggest that you shouldn't have read this article, as based on the title alone and your aversion to the visual novel genre, you should have been aware that you would disagree with the opinions presented, and therefore had nothing to acomplished but to be obnoxiously contrary.
Played almost all thesePosted: Dec 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by kingsharkboi
havent played ghost trick or 999 yet. but i'm dying to find time past all these console/pc releases as of late. Any recommendations on which I should start first? Or if I had to choose one which is better?
Anyway, I loved Hotel Dusk and its noir down-to-earth setting, but the Ace Attorney games take the cake for me with their very unforgettable characters and riveting cases (especially the last ones of each game). In fact the phoenix wright trilogy is in my top 25 favorite games ever because of the amazing sense of attachment I got from the script and humor. Also, the 3rd game T&T was the best in my opinion.
999 hands downPosted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by Chinomaster182
but be sure to check out ghost trick also, great game
Ghost TrickPosted: Dec 14, 2011 12:00AM PST by Rhena
I got drawn right into Ghost Trick. Maybe I was burnt out after playing it and couldn't get innto 999 as fast. I'm sure it will be a great game when I get back to it. I have heard great reviews, which is why I bought it. I really liked Ghost Trick, and that is the one I played first.
Ghost Trick iOSPosted: Dec 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by techknight
Don't forget that Ghost Trick was also released for iOS, but only in Japan. Tell Capcom that you want a localized version!
Wait...Posted: Dec 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by chaosyoshimage
You can play import DS games on the DSi, DSiXL and 3DS, as long as they don't have DSi-Only features or some other region locking (Sonic Classic Collection for example). I've only tried one game on my handhelds though, a Japanese copy of Jump Superstars on my US DSi and 3DS. That works, and according to another commenter so does Last Window.
Don't call Ghost Trick a visual novel.Posted: Dec 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by gutsdozier
Despite "Ghost Trick"'s never-ending yet never-boring dialogue, it was much more "game-y" than the other carts in this feature. Brilliant puzzles.
999Posted: Dec 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by ngamer-90
Is an overlooked gem that everyone should try. That game had me glued to my DSi and couldn't wait on what happened next, the only other games that do that to me are the pokemon games. I'll say it but 999 is probably the best from all of these, it's a bit text heavy but really addictive. It has an engrossing story, interesting characters with different backgrounds, interesting setting and a sense of clausetrophobia. I hope the spiritual successor comes over here, so do yourself a favor, try this game I'm sure you'll love it. As for Hotel Dusk, that game was so cool and I loved the artstyle, might have to import the sequel.
I wouldn't worryPosted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by lordlaharl422
999 actually sold way better in the states than it did in Japan (about a 5:1 ratio, I believe). They'd have to be pretty stupid not to localize the sequel.
Jake HunterPosted: Dec 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by BIGMercenary
The Jake Hunter Memories of the Past game is an extremely good one. 6 stories, unlockables, and cartoony bonus mysteries means its well worth the money.
AgreedPosted: Dec 13, 2011 12:00AM PST by Sabrewing
Especially because it's the rare occasion where the original import of the game (JH: Detective Chronicles) was blasted for being an inferior localization and omitting over half of the game, causing Aksys to take another look at it, fix both of the above, and re-release it properly. Most companies would have just said, "Oops, we done goofed!" and never bothered with that much effort.
Last WindowPosted: Dec 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by Wildvine53
Last Window is definitely worth importing if you loved Hotel Dusk. I don't know about you, but my copy worked in my DSi XL.
Last Window...Posted: Dec 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by circle_of_iron
I know it was not released in the States but it's definitely worth importing... jus' sayin'...
one of the bestPosted: Dec 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by RayearthIX
999 is one of the best games on the DS, period. (other faves are The World Ends with You and Trace Memory)
999 has an engrossing story, crazy events, and interesting characters. To anyone who's never played it, they should try out 999.
This is the feature that made me register to 1upPosted: Dec 12, 2011 12:00AM PST by Chinomaster182
I just wanted to add that all these games i consider to be A+s, but 999 is one of the best games i have ever played, an incredible gem, and i was heartbroken when 1up failed to review it.


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County staff continues to investigate two sites for a shelter, Homeless Coordinator Wayne Applebee told commissioners in an update Tuesday. The locations are being vetted before a final vote next month with Sarasota city commissioners.
"Both sites remain viable and are going through the massive due diligence for our joint meeting," Applebee said.
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Our reviews of Darkman (published June 30th, 2000), Darkman (Blu-ray) Collector's Edition (published February 7th, 2014), Darkman (HD DVD) (published August 9th, 2007), and Darkman Trilogy (published August 27th, 2007) are also available.
The Charge
They're already here.
Opening Statement
For many, Sam Raimi is the man behind Spidey's swing. Casual movie fans will be familiar with Sam's work from his successful superhero trilogy, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2 and the woefully underappreciated (at least to this reviewer) Spider-Man 3. But you bottom dwelling horror trolls out there are far more familiar with Raimi's low budget origins that include The Evil Dead trilogy and 1990s weird one-off, Darkman. Featuring a performance from Liam Neeson that seems to be phoned in from the zanier corners of the Twilight Zone, Darkman comes to Blu-ray courtesy of Universal in a barebones edition.
Facts of the Case
Dr. Payton Westlake (Liam Neeson, Taken) is on the verge of a miraculous breakthrough with a new form of synthetic skin replacement for burn victims. What Payton doesn't know is that his girlfriend Julie's (Francis McDormand, Fargo) new discovery at her job—a memorandum incriminating her boss (Colin Friels)—will literally blow his world apart. Enter Robert G. Durant (Larry Drake, TV's L.A. Law), a hired thug sent to retrieve the memo from Payton's laboratory. Durant destroys Westlake's lab, and seemingly Westlake himself, in a fiery explosion. But Payton survives with terrible burns and severed nerve endings, giving him super strength and uncontrollable emotions. With a new laboratory and the power to become anyone of his choosing by utilizing his synthetic skin, Payton sets out exact revenge upon those who wronged him and rebuild his old life. A new hero is born: the Darkman!
The Evidence
Sam Raimi's Darkman is an odd film indeed. Tonally, it's all over the map—there's horror for the gore hounds, sci-fi for the technology nerds, romance for the chick flickers, superhero antics for fanboys, explosions for the action junkies and even Three Stooges-like shenanigans for comedy buffs. It's as if when making Darkman Raimi went as broad as he could when it came to audience inclusion. Had he included a gunfight at the OK Corral and a distinctive yellow brick road he may have succeeded as the first film director in history to make a movie that encompassed every cinematic genre known to man.
As it stands, I like Darkman. I don't love it (no, that space is reserved for the uber-awesome Army of Darkness), but I do enjoy it quite a bit. It's a movie filled with weird imagery, a creative and original superhero, interesting villains and silliness to spare. Liam Neeson is at his most deliriously unhinged in this movie. He doesn't chew the scenery as much as baste with BBQ sauce and scarf it down with a side of baked beans. Dr. Westlake's loony meter pegs at around 11 with no signs of letting up.
Complementing Neeson's performance is Larry Drake (best known as Benny on TV's L.A. Law and as the maniacal murderer in the cult classic Dr. Giggles) as the sadistic, cigar chomping Robert Durant. It's a shame Drake didn't make more of a name for himself as a movie heavy—he's one of the most interesting enemies in recent memory. A cross between Marvel Comic's Kingpin and Dick Tracy's Big Boy Caprice, Durant is a wonderful foil for Neeson's Westlake.
Due to the strength of the leads the rest of the cast suffers by comparison. Francis McDormand is virtually wasted as Julie, Westlake's long-suffering girlfriend. Her character seems to just meander along; while her presence is needed, her character seems lost among the larger personalities of the cast. Colin Friels (Dark City) as a second tier heavy also is given little to work with. However, it is nice to see Raimi regulars such as brother Ted Raimi (the Spider-Man trilogy) and Bruce Campbell (just about every Raimi movie ever made) popping up in fun cameos.
If Darkman has any real flaw it's in its own internal logic. Darkman is able to replicate the skin of any person and 'become' them…but how do you account for differences in bone structure, height, weight, etc. I realize that when you watch a movie like Darkman you're supposed to check those parts of your brain at the door. Sorry folks, but even in a story about a crazy scientist turned burn victim turned vigilante superhero it's hard to let go of my college degree.
And yet, I nitpick. Overall Darkman includes a lot of things a movie if this ilk requires: explosions, comedy, chase scenes, silliness, a great Danny Elfman score, wacky camera shenanigans and performances that skirt along the cusp of crazy. And when it comes to Sam Raimi, it's fun to see all his signature camera moves and styles flowing effortlessly through the film (has there ever been a director who's over-the-top antics can be seen so clearly in all of his movies?). The truth is that while not a perfect movie, Darkman is an entertaining action/horror/comedy/romance that should make for a wonderful Saturday night rental.
Darkman makes its debut on Blu-ray in a 1080p 1.85:1 widescreen transfer. For a film that is now twenty years old (a figure that only reminds me I'm getting nearer to death than birth every waking moment), Darkman looks surprisingly good for its age. There are moments in the transfer when things soften up a bit, but overall this is a very sharp and pleasing transfer. Due to its age and low budget limitations (well, low budget considering what films cost today), Darkman is never going to pop and shine like Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy. But for those looking for a substantial upgrade from standard DVD to high definition, this version of Darkman is a good value.
The soundtrack for Darkman is presented in a lossless DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Mix and is, frankly, just okay. Fans of Danny Elfman's brooding score will enjoy this mix, but overall it's not surround heavy unless you considering 'comin' at ya from the front' a true surround blend. The dialogue and effects are all clearly rendered if a tad flat considering the high def nature of the format. Also included are English subtitles.
Considering the cult status this film has and the fact that it was one of Sam Raimi's first forays into big/medium sized budget filmmaking, you'd think Universal would add something—anything—to entice buyers to double dip into this new high def title. Alas, you're stuck with the feature presentation and little else. That is, unless you count 'Blu-ray packaging' as a special feature.
Closing Statement
Darkman is that special kind of film you'll either love or hate. Those with a penchant for cult films or goofy action movies may want to put this in their Amazon.com basket ASAP. For the rest, I'd say its originality and goofiness is worth at least a Redbox rental.
The Verdict
Darkman is free to go on account of it being off-the-wall fun.
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No. 5 Michigan State vs. No. 1 Duke
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The skinny
This is a rematch of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge matchup that left many Spartan fans wondering what the game would have been like outside of Cameron Indoor Stadium and many Duke fans believing that this year could indeed be special.
Although Michigan State looked awfully athletic, they could not contain Daniel Ewing or J.J. Redick, who each had 29 points.
Duke has had a tremendous year with a team ravaged by injuries and the NBA Draft, while Michigan State has been solid but not spectacular, with zero great wins and zero bad losses.
For Duke to win
The Blue Devils must slow the pace of Michigan State's offense. With Drew Neitzel in the game, the Spartans really look to push the basketball by throwing it up the floor.
Between Maurice Ager and Shannon Brown, a highlight reel could be made from their dunks in transition versus Vermont. In the half court this team continues to struggle to break down a defense when pressured by similar athletes.
Offensively, there should be a concerted effort to include Sheldon Williams early and often. While MSU is deep on the perimeter, the Spartans lack quality depth behind Paul Davis. Of course, Redick will be called on to take and make big shots, but Ewing must try and expose Neitzel when he is in the game as the defensive liability he is at this point in his career.
For MSU to win
Defensively, the Spartans must contain dribble penetration. If Duke stays out of the lane with the dribble, the Devils become 3-point bombers. Although they have tremendous accuracy, the numbers drop if they are contested. Also, MSU must know personnel and help off of Dockery, Love, Nelson and McClure. Oh yeah, how about keeping Redick off the free throw line? He tends to make those.
Paul Davis must see the basketball. He tends to disappear when he does not get easy touches early in the game. Just as he is not backed up by anyone of any consequence, the same can be said of Sheldon Williams.
Davis had some success last time these two met with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while creating foul trouble for Williams.
Chris Hill must be a factor. He has scored only 12 points in his last three games. He is far too good of a shooter to go into the tank in this type of situation.
Key Matchup
Neitzel vs. Ewing. Ewing was huge last time these teams met and Neitzel looked every bit the freshman. The Spartans are 10-2, though, since his addition to the starting lineup. Look to see if Neitzel can get into the lane on Ewing, and if he can get through the on-ball screens on defense.
No. 2 Kentucky vs. No. 6 Utah
9:40 p.m. ET
The skinny
Utah has won 22 of 24 and Kentucky has won 17 of 20. Both teams lost twice to the same team in the last couple of weeks of the season (Utah to New Mexico and UK to Florida). Although the schools have met a number of times, these coaches have not. Giacoletti was at Eastern Washington until this season.
For Kentucky to win
The Wildcats must push the tempo and force their will upon Utah. They are deep and much more athletic overall, but sometimes they can get cute and shoot too many 3s.
In their five losses, they are a combined 29-of-106 (27 percent) from 3-point range. Throw out the 10-25 vs. UNC and they are just 19-of-81 (23 percent).
Rajon Rondo's ability to push the basketball should set up Kelenna Azubuike, Chuck Hayes and Patrick Sparks for quality looks. When Sparks gets hot, the Cats usually win a big one cases in point, the wins at Louisville (25 points) and at Alabama (26 points).
Defensively, Kentucky likes to double the low post with the defender guarding the man nearest the top of the key. When the Cats double Bogut, they must be quick and aggressive, because if he is given time, he can pick them apart. They must also make life hell on Marc Jackson. Look for Rondo to be in his shorts from the jump ball on.
For Utah to win
The Utes must control tempo. Utah runs essentially two different offenses one is a Princeton set with Bogut at the high post looking for cutters and running the clock and the other is when they roll him into the post with a four out, one in look, cutting off him when the double-team comes.
Utah runs both sets on all long offensive possessions, so it must be able to get into its stuff to be effective. Look for some backdoor plays early to back the pressure off. Also Bryant Markson is a ridiculous athlete who needs to get a dunk early and get his game going.
Defensively, they must contain the speed and athleticism of Kentucky. Make them take 3s with a hand in their face. In fact, long offensive sets may frustrate the Cats into quick shots at their offensive end.
Limiting second shots to Chuck Hayes is a must. Also, Kentucky is not a great free throw shooting team and fouls can be used to slow tempo and make the Cats earn their buckets.
Key Matchups
Bogut vs. Randolph Morris/Sagari Alleyne/Lukasz Obrzut. While Bogut is fast becoming a household name, Morris would have been a first-round pick last year had he come straight out of high school into the NBA. He is an exceptional learner on and off the floor (over 1300 on the SATs) and he may be in for quite a lesson versus the much more agile Bogut. Watch for Alleyne, who is all of 7'3", to play man-up with Bogut and try and use his shot-blocking ability to disrupt his post game.
Sparks vs. Jackson. Both have returned to glory this year. Sparks had his previous glory at Western Kentucky, where he was first team All-Sun Belt before following his Kentucky dream to Lexington. Jackson was the Mountain West Conference Sixth Man of the Year two years ago but quit the team last season. Both are a step slow, both can really shoot, pass and defend, both grew up in the state they play college ball in, and both are the straws that stir their teams' drinks.
Doug Gottlieb is an analyst for ESPN and co-hosts GameNight on ESPN Radio.