Final Fantasy XVI Review (Xbox Series X)
Okay, Interwebs, we’re about to have an uncomfortable conversation about how you all think when it comes to console releases. Consoles will never be better than PCs. Never. Ever. People will not look at a console and say, “Wow, I wish a PC did that.” That will never happen, so you have to accept it, stop comparing it, and move on. Standards are not as high and pure as PC releases. The quicker we a...[Read More]
Final Fantasy XVI Review (PC)
Just when I thought I was out, they pulled me back in. Let me tell you a tale, good readers. Nearly a year ago, I had just arrived in Portland, Oregon for some virtual production training for work and was looking forward to relaxing with some Balatro in the evening hours. It was a perfect and delightful plan, where I would work all day, and play an addictive video game card game at night. What in ...[Read More]
Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide DLC Review
Final Fantasy XVI was one of the better games I played in 2023. When I initially reviewed it, I struggled putting my DualSense down as my afternoons turned into evenings and then into the wee hours of the morning. There were fleeting moments where I felt inclined to say that Final Fantasy XVI was one of my most favorite FFs. I’m not intending to start a debate about the best FF title; instead, I’m...[Read More]
Square Enix shows how the gravy is made for Final Fantasy XVI via GDC presentations
I would become a member of GDC just to watch these, especially after watching the first one. It’s fascinating. Seeing the underbelly of game development is eye-opening and positively cool. Anyway, enjoy the free one below. Consider a membership beyond that. I know I will. Autodesk Developer Summit: ‘FINAL FANTASY XVI’: Wrangling Complexity to Deliver Top-Quality (Presented by Aut...[Read More]
Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Fallen Review
This past summer, Will Silberman went head-first into Final Fantasy XVI and reviewed the absolute hell out of it. He found it to be a rich and perfect experience with a compelling set of characters driving a meaningful story. In my opinion, Will nailed everything great about the game in one long review. Wanting to prolong that experience and give more context to the narrative, Square Enix followed...[Read More]
Final Fantasy XVI (PS5) Review
As I’ve entered my thirties, I’ve found it to be incredibly difficult to be excited for a new game — truly excited. Think midnight release of Skyrim type of excited. That kind of excitement can only be described to non-gamers as opening a much-desired gift on Christmas morning (or another holiday) as a pre-teenager. This level of excitement has become a fleeting memory as I’...[Read More]
Final Fantasy XVI – Hands-on Preview
A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to visit Square Enix in Los Angeles and have a hands-on preview of Final Fantasy XVI, one of the more anticipated releases of this year. A total of six hours was spent with the game, and we have a lot to tell you about what you should expect next month with its impending release. Before we get into some nitty-gritty specifics, you should know that this is th...[Read More]