It is hard to believe, at times, but it has been 10 years since The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D graced Nintendo 3DS systems everywhere. Ocarina of Time’s portable remake was the sole reason for my 3DS purchase, and I couldn’t have been happier with the results. Ocarina of Time 3D: A Perfect…
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Nintendo Switch Online: Is The Service Worth it for JRPG Fans?
Let’s forget, for a moment, that Nintendo’s Nintendo Switch Online subscription service is filled with first party Nintendo games that are arguably better than any JRPG in history (Super Mario, Metroid and The Legend of Zelda can’t be beaten). Hardcore JRPG fans do not want to hear that, however. They want to know if paying…
CD Projekt: Cyberpunk 2077 Will Be Remembered as a Very Good Game
A year after Cyberpunk 2077‘s disastrous release (especially disastrous on home consoles), CD Projekt’s president, and Joint CEO, Adam Kicinski, believes that the game is not only redeemable, but it will be remembered as a very good game in the long run. CD Projekt’s Most Ambitious Project An exclusive interview by a Polish media site…
Throwback Bit Thursday: Chrono Cross, The Legend of Dragoon and Remasters
If I learned anything this week, is that there is a genuine chunk of passionate fans out there that continue to care about PS1 era JRPGs. My Tuesday news report about Chrono Cross finally earning a much deserved remaster took social media by storm. Responses to the article varied from gamers expressing their joy, to…
Square Enix Trademarks The “Flames of Fate” Ahead of Dragon Quest XII’s Release
JRPG fans everywhere have been eagerly awaiting for new bits of information regarding the upcoming Dragon Quest XII: Flames of Fate. Dragon Quest XII will be the latest installment in Square Enix’s longest running RPG series, and while Dragon Quest isn’t as popular on Western territories as other JRPG franchises, its fanbase has grown considerably…
Report: Chrono Cross is the Long Rumored PS1 Remastered Title in the Works
Speculation about an upcoming ‘Remake’ or ‘Remaster’ of a PlayStation title has been floating around for months. We shared the news of a list of leaked titles a few months ago, and Square Enix’s Chrono Cross was one of the titles featured with in it. A Beloved JRPG Gets a New Lease on Life 21…
The Top Ten All-Time Best JRPGs According To Never Ending Realm
For the past few months, I have compiled several ‘Top 1-5″ and “Top 6-10” lists chronicling nearly every genre from nearly every console around. Most of these lists have used Metacritic as the barometer for the ranking system. Today, however, I am feeling bold, and a bit biased. So, I will risk the ire of…
Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin New Story Details Revealed
Developed by Team Ninja, Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin, promises to shake up the ‘Final Fantasy’ name with its brand of fast and brutal action combat. Slated for a March 18, 2022 release, the game remains about 4 months away, but Square Enix has unveiled new story details. The Most Brutal, and Darkest Final…
A Link to the Brass: A Full Brass Musical Recreation of a Classic JRPG
Here at Never Ending Realm, we love JRPGs and the music that accompanies them. A special place in this writer’s heart is the classic tunes of The Legend of Zelda: A Link to The Past. I remember playing this SNES JRPG and loving every minute of it, especially the memorable music. My favorite track from…
Throwback Bit Thursday: Ocarina of Time and Miyamoto’s Thoughts on its Story
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will turn 23 years old in just 3 days, and thus, there has been no better time to reminisce, and discuss, what perhaps is Zelda’s most important entry on this edition of Throwback Bit Thursday. The topic? The game’s story, and how Miyamoto (and Nintendo EAD) approached some…