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Well, this page is depressing. At least, I think it is.

I don't know how but the release of the new Fire Emblem for the Nintendo DS escaped my notice. I consider myself a fan of the franchise, going so far as to beat the WII game, which is, hands down, one of the hardest games I've ever played.

Seriously. H-A-R-D. But when I did beat it, there was a sense of accomplishment I rarely get from games anymore. Take the latest Prince of Perisa game. It was solid, fun, and a rush to play, but beating it didn't offer a feeling of ownership, a feeling that "I own this victory." Anyone could do it.

I don't believe that this is an uncommon example.