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Assassin Shao Jun really wants a box. Apparently, the box holds a precious artifact left from the time of the First Civilization, but it is simply the ultimate in MacGuffins; it's the Maltese Falcon, the briefcase from Pulp Fiction, and the Ark of the Covenant. What it does is irrelevant and never elaborated upon, at least not in this story, for its purpose is to kick an adventure into action--in this case, a beautiful and ultimately boring trek that cribs from --in action. If they follow in Chronicles: China's footsteps, they will be beautiful to behold. I hope, however, that unlike the first entry, they take the leap of faith required to make them play as boldly as they look.

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Push Square: "The best way to determine whether Paperbound is for you is by answering one simple question: can you assemble a group of people to play video games with on a regular occasion? If the answer's yes, then put this on your watch list; it's a fun and fulfilling casual brawler that will provide solid afternoons of multiplayer action. If not, then you should probably consider closing the book on your interest in this."

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Push Square: "Mortal Kombat X knows what it takes to keep you engaged. Cast your mind back to the early 90s, and series creator Ed Boon's garish pretender was the grubby chip shop time waster, while Capcom's vastly superior Street Fighter II gobbled up competitive coins in nearby carpeted arcades. There's always been a gulf in class between the two series: Midway's former brand made its name through violence and vulgarity, while Ryu and crew showed a bit of restraint and class. But the PlayStation 3's excellent Mortal Kombat reboot proved that the franchise was capable of more than just tabloid headlines: it stripped back years of fighting game fiction, focused the roster, and fashioned a fighting system that toed the line between accessible and deep. This latest PlayStation 4 foray from NetherRealm Studios very much follows in its predecessor's wake and just like its forebear, it's no flash in the pan."