Fantasian Neo Dimension Review (PS5)
Have I missed RPGs over the years? Like, were there ever this many in a single year? I feel like 2024 has been the year of MMORPGs and turn-based RPGs. We have had a lot of them and reviewed most of them. Anyway, maybe I’m just getting old and don’t remember previous years like this. Maybe all those E3 trips had my brain store away a bevy of RPGs that I came in contact with. Who knows? Who cares? ...[Read More]
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Review (PS5)
Part of me is praying that SEGA will wake up one day and get a bee in their bonnet to remake Phantasy Star I-IV. I will then know that it is end times and nothing in life could improve. Anyway, the dream lives on, so Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake must do. And don’t mistake that last sentence as disappointment, not in the least. The last few weeks that I have had the pleasure of playing DQIII HD-2D...[Read More]
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven Review (PS5)
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven has gone through several iterations over the years. It started its journey on the Super Famicom in 1993, where it had some success before moving to mobile in 2010. It also made pitstops on Android and iOS devices in 2016, the PlayStation Vita in the same year, and finally settling into the last generation on almost everything—lots of pitstops. And there is go...[Read More]
Throne and Liberty Review (PS5)
One of the toughest genres of games to review is the massive multiplayer online role-playing game. Generally, an MMORPG is built with so much content that it’s tough to pinpoint where it is safe to judge and talk about it. Do you stop at the first boss battle? Do you party and give yourself time with dungeons? Where is the point that you can safely say that you have a firm grasp of everything, and...[Read More]
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred Review (PS5)
Before we begin, let me get some disclaimers out of the way. The first is that I hadn’t played Diablo IV before this review. I had played the first, skipped the second (someone else reviewed that), and did a deep dive into Diablo III (which I enjoyed and streamed). Diablo IV has always intrigued me, doubly so after Ben Sheene’s review at its launch. Sheene is a master of words, and his review last...[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]
Fate series gets a remaster with Fate: Reawakened
Liking what I see here. Enjoy the name. Hits the mark. Anyway, check out the official announcement details below. Hamburg, Germany (August 9, 2024) – A beloved old-school adventure begins anew as MMORPG publisher gamigo and developer Tableflip announce FATE: Reawakened, a full remaster of the original FATE series, originally developed and published by WildTangent! Breathing new life into a ...[Read More]
SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream gets Administrator trailer
Today Bandai Namco recently released a new trailer for SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream which reveals gameplay footage for Administrator. As the group’s “Mage” role, Administrator defends her empire and her party members by defeating countless foes with various ranged spells and attacks. Just be sure to keep her away from any childhood friends… SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream is a multiplay...[Read More]
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake launches November 14th
Check out those official details below. That is a solid title, at least the original. Anyway, enjoy! DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake will feature never-before-seen story episodes starring Ortega, the protagonist’s father, as well as formidable new bosses, when it launches on Nov. 14 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on Windows. Featuring vibrant HD...[Read More]
Lost Ark ready to release Darkness Unleashed on April 17th
I still need to get back to this game. Until then, enjoy the official release details below. Tomorrow, April 17, Amazon Games is launching Lost Ark’s April update “Darkness Unleashed,” introducing the Thaemine Legion Raid, the game’s hardest raid to date, as well as a new Transcendence progression system, Veskal Guardian Raid, and much more. Highlights of the April update include: Thaemine Legion...[Read More]
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail benchmark software released for Windows, trailer as well
Get to that benchmarking! Official benchmark details are below and a new trailer. Enjoy. LOS ANGELES (April 15, 2024) – SQUARE ENIX® invites Warriors of Light to enjoy all-new Dawntrail™ footage with the newly released FINAL FANTASY™ XIV: Dawntrail official benchmark software for Windows now available for download. Featuring new in-game areas, enemies and more showcasing the exciting...[Read More]
Cassette Beasts Showcase 2024 happening March 25th
I have never played the game, but I’m a huge fan of the name. Reminds me of the 80s. Bless them. Anyway! Enjoy the official details of the showcase below. Publisher Raw Fury and developer Bytten Studio will host a livestream for their creature collector turn-based RPG, Cassette Beasts, this Monday, March 25 at 7am PT / 10am ET on the official Raw Fury Youtube channel. The showcase will revea...[Read More]