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A dangerous dance
By Adam Goldstein
The Batizado, or “baptism” in Portuguese, is a rite of passage for the students of Capoeira, complete with a naming ceremony. The ceremony is deeply tied to the martial art’s history; in order to progress to higher ranks, students are versed in the discipline’s past, its instrumentation and its discipline.

Gameplay: 'NFL Head Coach'
By Joe Nguyen
EA’s “NFL Head Coach” is an in-depth expansion on the Madden series’ franchise mode where the player manages all aspects of the team off and on the field, from choosing the assistant coaches to conducting practices. The only difference is that the player acts purely as a coach during games, having no control over how the team performs beyond plays.

Gameplay: 'Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift'
By Joe Nguyen
“Tokyo Xtreme Racer Drift” adds a new dimension to the world of auto-racing games, but falls flat compared to its predecessors with its limited gaming options.

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