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My name is Benjamin Yoder (aka Oculin.) I love learning about all the ways that we love video games. I create videos and podcasts that reflect on my feelings about games and help me understand the passions of others.<\/p>\n

Contact Me \/ Find My Links<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Specialties<\/h5>\n

I’m constantly exploring new topics. However, I have the most experience with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Respectful Criticism<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Perspective-Taking
Game Coverage<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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NEC’s PC-FX<\/strong>
(PC-FX Fan Club)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Wii &\u00a0DS <\/strong>
“Casual” Games<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Import Games<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Trading Card
Arcade Games<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Games for Girls<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Monolith Soft &<\/strong>
Xeno Series<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Retro Games for Kids<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Student &
Doujin Games<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Konami
(Post 2015)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Final Fantasy XI
(2003 – 2008)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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