Breath of Fire, as a series, has been dead for a long time (last game was Breath of Fire VI, a free to play online game in Japan), but you can still enjoy the series’ games across different platforms. My experience with the series is limited with Breath of Fire IV being my favorite, but…
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Top Five JRPGs that Should Be Remade/Remastered
Japanese Role-Playing Game fans have been on fire lately on social media given the news/rumors of an upcoming Chrono Cross Remake/Remaster. Many of these fans cried tears of joy at the news, while others swallowed the bitter pill of disappointment, as their favorite JRPG didn’t get the ‘remake’ call. Thus, we have compiled a list…
Another Eden/Chrono Cross Crossover Fuels Remake Speculation
In the middle of growing rumors/reports claiming that Square Enix has been working hard on a Chrono Cross Remaster (some say Remake), it was announced last week that Wright Flyer Studios’ popular ‘Free to Play’ RPG, Another Eden, will feature a Chrono Cross related event. Coincidence or a Perfect Marketing Strategy? Serge, Kid and Harle’s…
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…
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…
Final Fantasy Director Yoshinori Kitase Talks Final Fantasy VIII
As Final Fantasy VIII arrives (in remastered form) to PlayStation Now (Sony’s subscription service), long time Final Fantasy director, Yoshinori Kitase, made a blog entry on Sony’s blog page about the game. Kitase’s recollections were mostly positive, as the blog entry is clearly meant to be an advertisement for FFVIII’s remaster. Still, it is an…
Throwback Bit Thursday: Can Star Ocean Make a Return to Glory?
The Star Ocean series is a bit hard to discuss for me. On one hand, I consider Star Ocean: The 2nd Story one of the very best JRPGs that can be played, even today. On the other, starting with the The Last Hope (some would say since the “Till the End of Time“), the series…
New Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (Minus Chaos) Trailer Looks Promising
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin should have shined during its initial reveal thanks to its unique premise. Instead, however, the game’s initial trailer turned into a flood of memes thanks to the repetitive (and silly) reference to Chaos. According to Kotaku, Square Enix wasn’t too pleased that one of their most important upcoming releases…