Rishi Alwani

Resident cookie monster and closet furry, Rishi has pitched his tents in a variety of fields, from RPGs to comic books. His favourite time sinks include swapping graphics cards, chugging suspicious mixtures of chocolate mix and energy drinks, and dissing ex-bosses. A true connoisseur of cheap video games, Rishi regularly trawls the deep recesses of IVG's Trading Post to secure the best deals on used games with promises of party favors and stuff, occasionally even cash. A bruised and battered, short service veteran of the Indian video gaming distribution industry, Rishi brings insider news, game shopping tips, biting wit and an uncanny fondness for 'troll'isms to IVG's colorful community.

Favourite Games: Deus Ex, MGS2, Paper Mario and the Thousand Year Door, Brian Lara Cricket '96, Final Fantasy X

Favourite Genres: RPG, FPS, Bargain bin budget hits

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60 posts by Rishi

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  Preview: The Last of Us

  PreviewsWith the Last of Us, developer Naughty Dog have gone out of their way to craft a world and fiction that feels genuine, authentic and downright believable. Read More

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  Review: Injustice: Gods Among Us

  ReviewsInjustice: Gods Among Us is an engaging and enthralling super-hero themed fighter that never quite realises its full potential. Read More

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  IVG Back Catalogue: Final Fantasy VII

  FeaturesIf you're new to JRPGs Final Fantasy VII is the game to ease you in to the genre. Read More

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  IVG Back Catalogue: System Shock 2

  FeaturesSystem Shock 2 may sound similar to Doom or other survival horror games, but it brings it's own brand of dread to the table making it a unique experience. Read More

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  Review: SimCity

  ReviewsThe opening few hours are fantastic, but the excitement and enthusiasm fizzles out long before you have a chance to think about a serious commitment. Read More

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  Local PS3 game replication and what it means for Indian gamers

  Features / India / Must ReadA few days ago, the nice people at MCV had a word with Atindriya Bose, Master Chief of all things Playstation in India. He mentioned that Sony could start locally replicating PS3 games within the country as early as this month. While it might not seem like much, here are some possible implications of this [...] Read More

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  Review: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

  ReviewsRevengeance is, if you can excuse the pun, a solid game. There's enough in the plot to keep die-hard Metal Gear fans interested and it isn't as long-winded or convoluted to turn off newbies. Read More

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  Review: Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

  ReviewsIf you're willing to put in the effort into Level5/Sutdio Ghibli's latest RPG, you'll be richly rewarded with satisfaction few games this generation can match. Read More

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  Review: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Dragonborn

  ReviewsDragonborn might not be special, but it's a pretty good reason to dust off your disc and head back to the world of Skyrim. Read More

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  IVG Back Catalogue: Oni

  FeaturesYes, Bungie made games before Halo. And they were good, too. Read More

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  IVG Back Catalogue: Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines

  FeaturesBefore vampires shot back into popularity thanks to Twilight, there was Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines. Read More

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  Back Catalogue: Unreal Tournament

  FeaturesWhat happened when Epic decided it was a good idea to make your character in a shooter move around like he/she was permanently on caffeine. Read More

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  Preview: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

  PreviewsMetal Gear Rising: Revengeance brings together the art, graphical and cinematic finesse of Kojima Productions and the fluid, fast-paced fun that Platinum Games have made their own. It's an unlikely combination that could possibly work. Read More

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  Review: Doom 3 BFG Edition

  ReviewsBFG Edition is not the best HD collection, but it's not the worst either. However, the price being what it is, you're better of waiting for a price drop, unless you're suffering from extreme nostalgia. Read More

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  Back Catalogue: Call of Duty 2

  FeaturesBack when to World War II games were cool. Read More

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  The Great Guide To Games Cheap

  Features / Must ReadInflation may be against you but we got your back. Read More

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  Review: XCOM: Enemy Unknown

  ReviewsXCOM: Enemy Unknown may be a reboot but it's also one of the most exemplary achievements in gaming this generation. Read More

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  Back Catalogue: Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2

  FeaturesGreat music and fantastically balanced gameplay aside, Red Alert 2 oozes character, with cheesy full motion video sequences, dark humour, and a plot laden with double crosses. Read More

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  Back Catalogue: Fable

  Features / Must ReadA look back at the game that was instrumental in the popularisation of western RPGs. Read More

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  Back Catalogue: Return to Castle Wolfenstein

  FeaturesBefore Halo wowed the world with regenerating health, a two-weapon system, and squad mates to make firefights seemingly easier, there was RTCW. Read More

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  Preview: Hitman Absolution

  PreviewsHitman: Absolution appears to be the most accessible entry into the series all while making sure long time fans haven't been isolated. Read More

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  Back Catalogue: Fear Effect

  FeaturesA game involving the Chinese triad, demon hookers, a human sacrifice and the lord of hell. You know, the usual. Read More

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  Review: Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

  ReviewsFall of Cybertron is well worth the price of entry if you're a fan of the series from it's 80s animated roots. Read More

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  Back Catalogue: XIII

  Features / Must ReadThe sensibilities of the Belgian comic of the same name with a story that would give the Bourne trilogy an inferiority complex. Read More