The Case for Exodus
The iconic Final Fantasy V baddie may behave like a Saturday morning cartoon villain, but that doesn’t mean he should be named like one. Here’s a case for and the history behind a cooler and more appropriate name.
Category: Editorials
Dragon Quest: My Story
Mark McLaughlin once believed Dragon Warrior IV to be his favorite game in the series. Things change, however, and so do people.
Should Pokémon Become a Game as a Service Franchise?
Erik van Asselt feels excited for the future of Pokémon Sword and Shield and wonders if this is only the start. What if the franchise became a Game as a Service?
What It Will Take for Me to Give the Metal Max Xeno Remake a Passing Grade
Around the middle of last summer, I wrote an impression for an upcoming release, and it was the hardest thing not to damn the game...
Why Do We Return to World of Warcraft Classic?
Erik van Asselt takes a look at why people are coming back to World of Warcraft. What could move someone to come back to a version of a MMORPG that is fifteen years old?
“Maybe Tomorrow:” How Xenosaga Gave Me Self-Confidence
As part of confronting his insecurities, Jervon Perkins revisited the Xenosaga trilogy. A decade after first playing the games, he learns an important lesson about self-esteem and self-confidence.
Innovation as Tradition
The JRPG legacy is synonymous with experimentation; even the most fondly-remembered titles, upon more frank inspection, reveal themselves as unique if not downright bizarre. How did this tradition begin, and where has it run off to?
Speculating About Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Over six months had passed since Nintendo revealed any information on the forthcoming Fire Emblem: Three Houses. It will take another five months for the game to finally hit the Switch, so a pair of staffers have fun analyzing the latest trailer.
Empathy in Stardew Valley
Empathy and kindness are now needed more than ever, especially in tough times. Stardew Valley reminds us with ease how important and necessary empathy is in our day to day lives.
Final Fantasy VIII Likely Isn’t Forgotten, but Needs More Work to Re-Release
With both Final Fantasy VII and IX announced for Switch during the Nintendo Direct, many are asking why Final Fantasy VIII was left out. The game’s odd graphical position between those games is likely a significant reason.
Worrying About Lengthy Labyrinths in Persona Q2
The chibified casts of the last three Persona games are joining forces for some more Etrian Odyssey-style dungeon crawling in Persona Q2. But will it repeat the missteps of its lengthy predecessor?
Lamenting the Death of Virtual Console
With the end of the Virtual Console brand, what does the future of retro games look like on the Switch? If Nintendo follows in Sony’s footsteps, it doesn’t bode well for fans of niche titles.
A Tactically Disappointing Fantasy
For the first installment of Josh’s PSP Backlog Quest, he tackles Final Fantasy Tactics. Truly a beloved classic that nonetheless causes headaches for first time players.
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