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The Never Ending Realm features video game reviews, fan-fiction, fan-art, and more! Since 2003. Read all of our opinion pieces here!

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Five Of The Best RPG Villains

Posted on March 12, 2021January 21, 2022 by Dakota Deitsch

RPGs wouldn’t be the same without their villains. They are arguably the glue that holds any story together. They challenge the main character and party members to be heroes. Some villains are just down right diabolical. Those are the types of villains that really seal the deal. Sephiroth – Final Fantasy VII Sephiroth is arguably…

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Throwback Bit Thursday: Super Mario 64

Posted on March 11, 2021March 11, 2021 by Samuel Rivera

1996 was a magical time for an 11-year-old kid to be alive. Video Games were making the transition to 3-D from 2-D for the first time with the arrival of the 32-bit machines. The possibilities to a young mind – arriving at the peak of human imagination – seemed endless.   That said, to me personally,…

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Five of Final Fantasy’s Best Weapons

Posted on March 9, 2021January 21, 2022 by Dakota Deitsch

Much like many RPG series, Final Fantasy is a series that has a huge amount of weapons in it. Most main characters have their iconic weapons, and the same goes for enemies as well. This week, we wanted to take a look at five of the best weapons Final Fantasy has to offer. Ultima Weapon…

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Vivi Is Why Final Fantasy IX Is My Second Favorite

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Dakota Deitsch

My favorite Final Fantasy game ended up being Final Fantasy X, but Final Fantasy IX is close behind. Final Fantasy IX features my all time favorite Final Fantasy character ever, Vivi. Vivi’s Backstory Final Fantasy IX follows Zidane and his party on a quest to stop the Queen from starting a war using black mages….

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Kingdom Hearts 3: A Disappointing Entry in an Otherwise Wonderful Series

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Dakota Deitsch

I am a huge Kingdom Hearts fan. I have been ever since it came out on the PlayStation 2 back in March of 2002. Kingdom Hearts 2 remains my favorite in the series but I have replayed them all. All except for one, at least. That one game is Kingdom Hearts 3. Kingdom Hearts 3…

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Throwback Bit Thursday: Suikoden IV

Posted on March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by Samuel Rivera

The Suikoden series. The mere mention of the name “Suikoden” will draw hardcore JRPG fans out of the woods, and into epic ramblings about how great the first two titles were. Personally, the third iteration of the series remains my favorite one.   Suikoden V would end up being the last title in the long running…

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Six of Final Fantasy’s Best Summons

Posted on March 2, 2021January 21, 2022 by Dakota Deitsch

The Final Fantasy series wouldn’t quite be the same without its iconic collection of summons. Also known as Espers, Aeons, Eidolons and Eikons, these powerful beings can turn the tide of battle, or make for a formidable boss encounter. Here are some of the most notable and powerful summons from the franchise. Shiva Shiva is…

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Japan Studio’s Demise Signals a Shift Towards Sony’s Western Focus

Posted on March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 by Samuel Rivera

News broke out this week, that Sony is finally shutting down its longest running internal Japanese Studio, Japan Studio. Fans all over the internet have lamented Sony’s decision, as they fear that the company might be losing its identity.  According to VGC.com, Sony’s Japan Studio hasn’t been profitable, thus Sony decided it was best to…

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Dragon Age: Inquisition Still Has Plenty to Offer

Posted on February 28, 2021February 28, 2021 by Dakota Deitsch

Dragon Age Inquisition was one of the first major RPGs I remember playing on my PlayStation 4. It is a game that gives you plenty to choose from right at the start, like your class and race. In typical Bioware fashion, every decision you make throughout the game holds weight to the story. At its…

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Far Cry 3: Still My Favorite In The Franchise

Posted on February 27, 2021February 27, 2021 by Dakota Deitsch

Far Cry 3 was the first Far Cry game I had ever played, and still remains to be my favorite in the franchise. Its story and survival aspect are just a few reasons it stands out to me. Far Cry 4 came close to being my favorite, but everytime I replay the third one I’m…

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