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….
Kingdom Hearts 3: A Disappointing Entry in an Otherwise Wonderful Series
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…
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Comes To PlayStation 5 in June
Following the lead of a lot of other titles, Final Fantasy VII Remake is making its way to the PlayStation 5. Titled Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, the game will be upgraded to PlayStation 5 specs, and feature a brand new Yuffie episode. This announcement has been a bit confusing to some degree. Current owners…
Throwback Bit Thursday: Suikoden IV
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…
Alliance Alive HD (NS/PS4) Review
Alliance Alive HD is a remaster of the 2018 3DS title developed by Cattle Call (Arc the Lad: Twilight of the Spirits). The original 3DS title’s development with aid from Grezzo (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D, and The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D). Why I got into Alliance Alive HD? I was…
Six of Final Fantasy’s Best Summons
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…
Japan Studio’s Demise Signals a Shift Towards Sony’s Western Focus
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…
Dragon Age: Inquisition Still Has Plenty to Offer
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…
Far Cry 3: Still My Favorite In The Franchise
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…
The Blizzard Arcade Collection Is Out Now
Blizzard Entertainment announced the Blizzard Arcade Collection during their BlizzCon Online presentation on February 19th. The collection is a compilation of 3 early Blizzard Entertainment games, originally released in the 1990s. It includes The Lost Vikings, Blackthorne and Rock n’ Roll Racing. You can purchase the collection now on Nintendo Switch, PS4 and Xbox One…