Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Demo Impressions
Last week, when Sony announced that they would be doing a State of Play for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, I knew it was time to go back and clear Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion out of my backlog. As many of you know, Final Fantasy games can take a while to beat especially if you are an adult with multiple responsibilities. Even with that in mind, I decided to sit down and start Crisis Core with th...[Read More]
Final Fantasy XVI Review – Flames and Flickers
Typically reserved for major world-altering events, it’s rare for the world to take pause. Especially to the level where everyone celebrates when a long-awaited video game releases. In this case, we get to bear witness to Final Fantasy XVI, the latest entry in Square Enix’s long-running franchise. No other series has us write out lists of what our favorite entry is and debate the nuance of ...[Read More]
HD Remake of Super Mario RPG Announced!
Rumors were rumbling that there was going to be a Super Nintendo remake announced sometime this summer. Wednesday’s June 2023 Nintendo Direct had an incredible amount of Mario-related announcements. Not only did we receive confirmation of an all-new 2D Mario, but an HD remake of Super Mario RPG. The legendary classic will be heading to Nintendo Switch this Holiday season.
Nintendo Download for April 20, 2023
2023 has been an incredibly condensed year for gaming and Nintendo is partially to thank. While some of Nintendo’s heavy hitters aren’t expected for another month, the eShop has plenty of titles to keep fans entertained. From beloved tactical Game Boy Advance remasters to sequels 10 years in the making, the Nintendo Download for April 20th is jam-packed! These are some of the games hea...[Read More]
Final Fantasy’s Sephiroth Seals His Fate As The Next Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Fighter
Fans of Masahiro Sakurai’s Super Smash Bros. franchise were promised a reveal during yesterday’s Game Awards. Whenever a character reveal is announced, fans always tend to go all out on their predictions. While many, including myself, predicted Sony’s old mascot Crash Bandicoot, I think many were shocked by the actual reveal. RPG fans can rejoice, as Final Fantasy’s Sephiro...[Read More]
Final Fantasy VII Remake (PS4) Review
Final Fantasy VII is undoubtedly one of the most beloved games of my life and its accomplishments is certainly no small feat when it comes to staying power. This game singlehandedly sparked the interest of many non-RPG players around the world back in 1997 and it’s a game that’s continually had fans thirsty for more. Forgive me here, but I’m going to allude to some things that I&...[Read More]
Square Enix Reveals Plans for PAX East 2020
RPG juggernaut Square Enix is known for its work on the beloved Final Fantasy series. 2020 is set to be a really big year for the company. With Final Fantasy VII Remake approaching it’s April 10th release date, fans are eagerly awaiting more news. Earlier today, Square Enix disclosed their plans for the upcoming PAX East 2020 convention. PAX attendees will get their hands on Final Fantasy VII Rema...[Read More]
Classic Final Fantasy Titles Joining Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft’s X019 event has been anything but lackluster. Earlier today Square Enix announced that every Kingdom Hearts title would be coming to the Xbox family in 2020. For more information, you can read about the Kingdom Hearts announcement through this link. Just when the world thought Square Enix had dropped its bombshell they fired another without warning. Starting in 2020, classic Final...[Read More]
Yakuza, Final Fantasy, & More Joining Game Pass
When Xbox Gamepass announced many in the industry said that it would fail. Fast forward two and a half years later and the program is alive and thriving. Earlier today at Microsoft X019, Microsoft announced that new titles would be joining the Xbox Game Pass family. Some of the mentioned titles have already become available on Gamepass. Today, Microsoft announced that Rage 2, Final Fantasy, and Ya...[Read More]
Square Enix shows Two Radically Different Remakes at PAX West 2019
Pop-culture is currently in a state that celebrates remakes and while it can get tiresome I find myself enjoying this type of content. Risks are fewer and remakes have become more and more robust. In games, we’ve seen remakes and remasters many times over with several releases that take the original game and elevates it above and beyond with new technology and gameplay offerings. Capcom knocked it...[Read More]
Final Fantasy X/X-2 and XII are Exactly What They Should be on Switch
There were lots of games across all genres and budgets in Boston for PAX East 2019. Sometimes though, it’s a port of a classic that can really stand out. I had the chance to try out two of my favorite games of all time on the Nintendo Switch – Final Fantasy X / X-2 and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age – and I loved every second of it.
Hands on with Chocobo Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy
The Final Fantasy series shows no signs of stopping, between its core series, its concepts appearing in the Kingdom Hearts franchise, and of course, the tons of spinoffs. One such spinoff is Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy, a modern console remaster of a Wii title in the series of games starring everyone’s favorite golden bird. We recently got a chance to try the game out before...[Read More]