FF XV – The trouble with slow beginnings
After 12 episodes of enjoying Final Fantasy XIII (with plenty more to come) I was excited to contrast it with FF XV. Would it pull in a completely different direction due to…
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Final Fantasy XIV devs on the failed launch and successful rebirth
Like every game in the series, Final Fantasy XIV is a fascinating piece of gaming history. XIV’s claim to fame however, was its disastrous launch and eventual Phoenix-like rise from the ashes.…
Watch gameplay from FFXV Episode Prompto, out June 27th
Final Fantasy XV Episide Prompto will release June 27th of this year. Here’s a video of the upcoming gameplay to see if you’re interested, or if that Season’s Pass you…
Revisiting Final Fantasy XIII
Final Fantasy XIII is arguably the most controversial entry in the long-running series. The franchise is famous for introducing new elements with each installation, but XII’s linear corridors and absence of traditional towns…
Final Fantasy XIII – Second Look – Part 1
Final Fantasy XIII. The worst Final Fantasy ever or misunderstood experiment? Let’s play through the first few hours (which could be the longest tutorial in gaming) and take a second…
Classic Catchup: Final Fantasy IV
When the Final Fantasy VII PC port was finally released on PS4 at the end of 2015, I was excited to finally play it for the second time since the original PS1 release…
SNES Classic Games Wishlist
Nintendo scored a huge nostalgic hit with the NES Classic. Adults couldn’t resist seeing another NES under the tree, this time a little smaller and cuter. Well, as cute as…
Persona 4 Golden and Selective Linearity
Many believe an RPG must be open-world and non-linear to provide an authentic role-playing experience. Persona 4 Golden used selective linearity (yes, I’m very pretentious) to craft a powerful linear…
Final Fantasy VII: Remake – Meaning beyond the nostalgia?
Do we need a remake of the Final Fantasy VII? No, but there are several reasons to see it exist and that’s good enough. Square Enix VII is the best-selling Final Fantasy of all…
January is Backlog Month
The slowest time of the year still has some quality games if you’re looking for something new. Resident Evil 7, Gravity Rush 2, and Yakuza 0 offer a decent variety of strongly reviewed…