Japanese Role-Playing Games dominated sales, and critical charts during the 90s, and early part of the 2000s. The Japanese domination of the genre on consoles would end during the Xbox 360/PlayStation 3 era (2005-2013) due to the rise in popularity of Western Role-Playing Games. The featured PlayStation 3 listing (based on Metacritic aggregate scores) shows… Continue reading The Top 5 PlayStation 3 Role-Playing Games According to Critics
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Throwback Bit Thursday: The Bard’s Tale
Very few games, especially ‘average’ ones, have managed to leave a lasting impression on me nearly two decades after I last played them. The Bard’s Tale, however, managed to do just that. It was an average game that managed to leave a lasting (and somewhat positive) image of itself in my memories, despite its flaws.… Continue reading Throwback Bit Thursday: The Bard’s Tale
Final Fantasy XVI is Likely to Skip TGS 2021, But is in Good Shape
For fans of the Final Fantasy series, there isn’t a more anticipated game (apart from the eventual FFVIIR-2) than Final Fantasy XVI. Unfortunately, those of us hoping for a showcase on the upcoming Tokyo Game Show might be disappointed by the game’s expected absence from the show. Naoki Yoshida shooting for “I want to buy… Continue reading Final Fantasy XVI is Likely to Skip TGS 2021, But is in Good Shape
Throwback Bit Thursday: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is my least favorite 3-D Zelda. It was released in 2011 at around the same time that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim did. Consequently, Skyward Sword gathered dust for months before I managed to finish it. Out Dated Visuals Skyrim looked amazing on the Xbox 360. Conversely, Skyward Sword… Continue reading Throwback Bit Thursday: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
Todd Howard: The Elder Scrolls VI is in its Design Phase
Currently, Bethesda’s focus remains on its new massive role-playing game IP, Starfield. However, little is known about its most anticipated game, The Elder Scrolls VI. The Longest Wait Between Elder Scrolls Titles On November, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim will turn 10 years old. Skyrim has been the franchise’s most successful game, both commercially and… Continue reading Todd Howard: The Elder Scrolls VI is in its Design Phase
What We Know of Tales of Arise and its New Trailer
The Next installment in the long running ‘Tales’ series, Tales of Arise, is almost upon us. Namco is looking for the latest entry to revitalize the series. The Tales series was once a prominent JRPG power house, and Namco/Bandai would like for it to be mentioned along the same breath as Dragon Quest, and Final… Continue reading What We Know of Tales of Arise and its New Trailer
Elden Ring Is Coming January 2022
After two long years of waiting, E3 2021 has finally brought us news for Elden Ring. In a brand new gameplay reveal trailer, we got to see a bit of what will be in store for us with this title. We also finally got a release date. Elden Ring In A Nutshell Elden Ring was… Continue reading Elden Ring Is Coming January 2022
Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin E3 Coverage
The newest Final Fantasy spin-off, Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin is definitely looking to be action heavy. It is being developed by Team Ninja, the same team behind Ninja Gaiden and Nioh. Let’s look at all the news revolving around this new title. What Is Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin? Stranger of Paradise… Continue reading Stranger Of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin E3 Coverage
Throwback Bit Thursday: Radiata Stories
Radiata Stories is Tri Ace’s mostly forgotten PS2 IP. It is surprising that 16 years after its release I am talking about this game in a solemn manner. We would never receive a sequel, and given how the JRPG genre is no longer ‘in’ with mainstream gamers, it is likely that we never will. Radiata… Continue reading Throwback Bit Thursday: Radiata Stories
Elderand Metroidvania RPG Announced For Console And PC
A new metroidvania RPG, Elderand, was announced for both console and PC. You can check out the gameplay trailer here. Let’s dive into what this game is all about. What Is Elderand? Elderand is a metroidvania RPG in development by Singeria Games and Mantra. The game is Lovecraftian inspired, like Darkest Dungeon and Call of… Continue reading Elderand Metroidvania RPG Announced For Console And PC