One of Nintendo’s most anticipated games could be getting some more light shed on it at E3. The elusive Breath of the Wild 2 was confirmed at E3 in 2019. Since then, Nintendo has been rather quiet about the title. With E3 returning this year, it is likely Nintendo will be showing off more information…
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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Everything We Know About Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
June 10th is right around the corner and with it, comes Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade. While the title is a mouth full, the game offers only a little bit of extra content but in a better presentation. Let’s dive into what’s going on with FFVII Remake Intergrade. Intergrade Vs. INTERmission The biggest confusion revolving…
Ten of the Best JRPG Songs Ever Made
Japanese Role-Playing Games are known for their engrossing (and linear) stories, interesting characters, and moving musical scores. Today, we are taking a look at the musical side of these games by listing some of the best JRPG songs (or tracks) to have ever graced the genre. This list does not encompass all of the great…
Throwback Bit Thursday: Lunar 2: Eternal Blue Complete
Lunar 2: Eternal Blue is my favorite game in Game Arts’ two main game series. Lunar 2 is a simple, but effective JRPG that has aged as well as fine wine. In today’s Throwback Bit write up, I remember this timeless, all time PS1 great classic! The Working Designs Factor During the late 1990s to…
Final Fantasy VII’s Zack Fair
Final Fantasy VII’s wonderful story goes beyond the main game. Many of its best characters get fleshed out in other projects and this week’s focus, Zack Fair, is no different. Much like Vincent and even Sephiroth, there is more to Zack than the few moments we see or hear from him during the main game….
The Top 5 Best JRPGs Of The 2000s Based On Metacritic
The 2000s gave us so many wonderful JRPGs across different platforms. This week we wanted to look at some of the best JRPGs from the 2000s based on their (Metacritic) Metascores. Final Fantasy IX – Metascore 94 At the top of the list, we have Final Fantasy IX. Returning to its roots after Final Fantasy…
Dragon Quest XII and Other DQ Games Are On The Way
May 27th marked Dragon Quest’s 35th anniversary and to celebrate, Square Enix did a live anniversary special. There were quite a lot of titles (including Dragon Quest XII) and announcements during the presentation, so this is certainly an exciting time for Dragon Quest fans. Dragon Quest XII Yes, Dragon Quest XII was announced. The game’s…
Rumors Of A New Final Fantasy PS5 Exclusive Announcement
Rumors are starting to circulate that suggest that during E3 2021, we could be getting more news regarding the Final Fantasy series. Not only that, but it will also be another PS5 exclusive game. Rumors Of A New FF PS5 Game According to ResetEra user Navtra, we can expect one more major Final Fantasy announcement…
Throwback Bit Thursday: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
The GameCube was one of Nintendo’s less successful systems in terms of sales numbers. However, the little purple console had some truly great games. One of these games was the system’s first The Legend of Zelda entry: The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. The Wind Waker’s Controversial Look After Ocarina of Time, which in…
Final Fantasy VII’s Sephiroth: From War Hero To Villain
We have taken a look at a lot of Final Fantasy VII protagonists like Aerith, Tifa, Vincent, and Cait Sith, but this week we wanted to switch gears a bit and take a look at Sephiroth. Sephiroth is easily one of the most recognizable video game characters of all time and understanding his backstory sheds…