If you play Fire Emblem Heroes, you already know that it’s a simplified, mobile version of the Fire Emblem games. There’s a lot of microtransactions, loot boxes, gambling mechanics, etc. Still, it’s pretty fun, and there are frequent seasonal events and updates. If you’re into mobile gaming, there are a lot worse games you could…
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Throwback Bit Thursday: Final Fantasy VIIÂ
 There is not much more that I can say about Final Fantasy VII that has not already been said. If you want an in-depth, modern review of the game, checkout my review for the HD Remaster here. On the other hand, if you want a quick recount of my earliest, and fondest memories of…
Final Fantasy XVI Might Take Inspiration From Ghost of TsushimaÂ
While many fans yearn for Final Fantasy’s return to its former turn-based glory days, they shouldn’t hold their breath. The upcoming Final Fantasy XVI’s trailer showcases an action-based combat system, as the series continues to be influenced by the more popular western RPGs of modern times.  Games like The Witcher 3, and The Elder Scrolls…
Cyberpunk 2077 Review: If Uwe Boll Made a Video Game
Cyberpunk 2077 is a game I waited nearly six years for, growing increasingly worried as more and more details emerged over time, until finally, we have this—an unplayable mess on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, a mediocre game on PC, and a dull, buggy shell of a game on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5….
Final Fantasy XV Makes Me Miss Older Final Fantasy Games
For me, Final Fantasy XV was a mixed experience. I remember seeing gameplay footage before picking up the game and was excited for a fresh, new experience but ultimately it left me wanting the classic Final Fantasy gameplay back. Now, it’s not that Final Fantasy XV is a bad game, in fact it’s quite the…
Skyblivion mod Team Just Dropped a Huge Update Video
The team that is developing the Skyblivion mod just dropped a massive video update for their long-awaited project. It’s more than 20 minutes long and includes a ton of new content that’s being added to the mod. This is the second video in their development diary series, showcasing the frankly massive amount of work that…
How Does The Outer Worlds Compare to Fallout: New Vegas?
A couple of months ago, The Outer Worlds (TOW)Â came out on Steam. My 1st playthrough was, incidentally, right on the heels of my most recent Fallout: New Vegas (F:NV) run, which inspired me to write this. The Outer Worlds is a spiritual successor of Fallout: New Vegas. It was developed by the same company, Obsidian…
Five RPGs from the 90s That Should be Remastered on Switch
The 90s decade, the golden era of the Japanese RPG. In those wonderful days it seemed like SquareEnix (Squaresoft at the time) could do no wrong. Good to great JRPGs were a common sight on (what seemed to be) a monthly basis on the PlayStation 1. Even the Nintendo 64 with its Zelda games (and…
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes Of An Elusive Age Was My First Dragon Quest Game
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age was a wonderful game. For me, it was my very first experience with the Dragon Quest franchise, and I honestly fell in love. I instantly felt like I missed out on years of wonderful JRPGs. I honestly don’t know what took me so long to give this…
Cyberpunk 2077 Report Allegations and CD PROJEKT RED’S Response
CD PROJEKT RED has responded to Jason Schrier’s Bloomberg article, “Inside Cyberpunk 2077’s Disastrous Rollout,” which includes interviews with developers stating that the game was not ready for public release. It’s no secret that Cyberpunk 2077‘s launch has been riddled with problems that have been hitting the studio’s reputation hard, leading to them being watched by the Polish…