Announced in June, it was revealed that Final Fantasy IX was getting a revival but in a different medium. This time, the beloved game will be getting an animated TV show geared towards children between the ages of eight and thirteen. Cyber Group Studios has worked out a deal with Square Enix to handle the…
Tag: JRPG
JRPG stands for Japanese Role-Playing Game. This unique genre of game combines the Western RPG or Role-Playing Game genre first popularized by Dungeons and Dragons with Eastern storytelling and cultural references often seen in anime or manga. JRPGs are almost exclusively made in Japan.
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5 More Top JRPGs For The GBA According To Metacritic
Last week we covered the top five JRPGs for the Game Boy Advance according to Metacritic. This week we wanted to expand upon that list with the bottom 5 of the top 10 JRPGs for the Game Boy Advance. Keep in mind that there are two more Final Fantasy ports on this list. While they…
Ni No Kuni: Cross Worlds Breaks Revenue Records
Not that long ago, we reported that J-RPG Developer/Publisher Level-5 was leaving the U.S. to focus on the Japanese market. We figured that such move would signify the end for its Ni no Kuni franchise on the West. Level-5 moved the franchise to the fertile world of mobile gaming, and it seems that the move…
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…
Top 5 JRPGs For The Game Boy Advance According To Metacritic
This week we wanted to take a look at what critics thought were the best of the best for JRPGs on the Game Boy Advance system. Keep in mind that some of these titles are ports or remasters, but still highly rated by critics. These are some of the best JRPGs that the Game Boy…
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series Announced
During the Square Enix Presents E3 Showcase, they announced Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series. So far only announced for Steam and Mobile, these games will be sold individually and there is no official release date for them yet. Let’s look a bit closer at what this series will entail. Pixel Remaster Series Square Enix is…
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…
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…
Final Fantasy VII’s Barret Wallace
This week, we wanted to take a look at another hero from Final Fantasy VII. This time, it’s Barret’s turn to shine. Barret, like every Final Fantasy VII character, offers a unique insight into what’s going on within the story of the game. Let’s take a look at what makes Barret so special. Before Final…
Bottom 5 Of The Top 10 JRPGs Of The 2000s According To Metacritic
Last week we listed the top 5 JRPGs of the 2000s based on their (Metacritic) Metascores. This week, we want to continue that list to complete the top ten. Golden Sun – Metascore 91 Golden Sun was originally released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001. With it’s Metascore of 91, it is sixth on…