Who knew that 2024 was going to be an interesting year for gaming? So many new games were announced! While many were known, no one knew of this new JRPG that holds a special place in my heart, from Square Enix. A few months ago we had an announcement about a new Mana game in development, Visions of Mana. I am looking forward to it, especially since it is the series that threw me into the pool of ...[Read More]
When you think of Final Fantasy, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Do you think of the thirty-plus games in the franchise? Do you think of the massive MMO game (Final Fantasy XIV) that many players migrated to after the Activision-Blizzard Controversy? Even if you didn’t know about the multiple entries in the Final Fantasy franchise if you are a gamer, you most likely have heard of...[Read More]
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]
Since 2015, Nintendo has been unchallenged when it comes to some of its top titles. Everyone wants to be the next Legend of Zelda, Metroid, Pokemon, or Mario but few rarely reach that status. In 2015, Nintendo unleashed a new title that would be the start of a new franchise, Splatoon. Over the last eight years, Splatoon has taken the world by storm with its quirky characters, competitive shooting,...[Read More]
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]
Live A Live again. The JRPG world was rocked with the praised launch of JRPG Live A Live. The game was released to critical and commercial acclaim for JRPG diehard and casual players unfamiliar to the genre. Now, Live A Live lives again as Square Enix has announced the game is arrived for PlayStation and PC in April 2023.
The release of Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion is less than a week away. While reviews for the game are already out, fans of Final Fantasy VII will have to wait just a little bit longer. Oddly enough, this marks the first time that a modern Final Fantasy VII Remake will be available on Xbox. For those who are unaware, Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion is the prequel to Final Fantasy VII; the...[Read More]
During the recent Nintendo Direct Showcase, Square Enix announced the next entry to an RPG series that fans all around the world have enjoyed playing and that is Octopath Traveler II which will be released on February 24th, 2023 on Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, and PC via Steam.
Square Enix announced a Various Daylife that was originally released on the Apple Arcade back in 2019. Today it has been released on the Nintendo eShop, Steam and that it is also coming to PlayStation 4 on September 16th. Various Daylife is an adventure daily life RPG that was developed by the same team that worked on Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default. The story so far of the game is it takes ...[Read More]
Before Outriders was first released in 2021, gamers were eager to see what People Can Fly’s next title would be after Bulletstorm and Gears of War: Judgment. After the game’s launch, many fans were left disappointed. Between a buggy launch, cross-platform issues, and lack of end-game content, the player base dropped off quickly and only a devoted fan base continued to play the game; this was parti...[Read More]
With this Summer’s absence of E3, many companies are trying to bring similar vibes this season! While fans are still anticipating Nintendo’s big Summer Nintendo Direct, The Big N has revealed a Big Ol’ Super Sale. This sale features many titles, including both 1st and 3rd party offerings; with discounts up to 67% off!