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]
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series (Switch)
It’s merely April, and 2023 is shaping up to be a fantastic year for gamers like me wanting to relive their childhoods. So far, we’ve seen Resident Evil 4, Metroid Prime Remastered, Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, and as of earlier this month, Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Series for the Nintendo Switch. To say that I am happy would be severely understating my excitement in n...[Read More]
The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story heading to mobile on April 25th
I had no idea this game even existed. I’m gonna have to check it out. In the meantime, enjoy the official details below. Today, SQUARE ENIX announced that The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story, the immersive live-action mystery-adventure game previously released on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Steam for PC, will debut Tuesday, April 25 on mobile devices via the Apple App...[Read More]
Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo Review
For the folks out there, that enjoy the logical torture of a Phoenix Wright game, you’re in for a treat with Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo. This game is mostly text-based with a heavy slice of the paranormal for the gameplay and story backbone, and unique elements that I’m not sure that I’ve seen before in a game during my lifetime (and I’m sure I’ve missed some games). Without furt...[Read More]
Octopath Traveler II (PS5)
Octopath Traveler II is less of a direct sequel to 2018’s Octopath Traveler and more of an anthological entry into the series, featuring an entirely new cast of eight characters and a new setting. Semantics aside, this is the first Octopath title released for the PlayStation, so there may be some folks who are unfamiliar with the series and/or the old-school JRPG path that Octopath Traveler ...[Read More]
Powerwash Simulator (PS5)
Last summer I borrowed a powerwasher from a friend and blasted the grime and dirt off the vinyl siding of the home I bought the year prior. After years of renting, it was surreal being responsible for a home’s upkeep without having to depend on an unreliable landlord. It appeared as if no one had ever washed the building before. Streaks of green from countless mowed lawns lined the bottom. D...[Read More]
Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line Review
It has been a long time since I’ve been enthralled with a rhythm game. My experience with this genre has mainly consisted of finger tap games for the iPhone, DJ Hero from Activision, and the occasional Guitar Hero when I’m feeling lucky. All of them were challenging, sometimes impossible, but all of them have gone the way of the Dodo bird, which is sad. Of course, a game like Theatrhythm: Final Ba...[Read More]
Life is Strange 2 (Switch)
It’s hard to believe that eight years have passed since the release of Life is Strange. I fondly remember reviewing the first season, impressed by its sincerity and ability to differentiate itself from the trend of The Walking Dead-like narrative games. More surprising was the fact that Square Enix was branching into unknown territory. Troubled teens usually would only be explored in a fanta...[Read More]
Square Enix announces updates for Octopath Traveler Champions of the Continent
That cat in the hat is adorable. Anyway, enjoy the official details below. In case you missed it, this week SQUARE ENIX released a variety of updates for their popular mobile RPG, OCTOPATH TRAVELER Champions of the Continent, to commemorate its half-year anniversary! To celebrate and thank players for their continued support, various updates have been implemented into the game: Main Story Update –...[Read More]
Forspoken
Forspoken feels intimidated by its players. A strange sentiment, certainly, but one that became apparent the longer I played. Games should be fun out the gate, right? Forspoken instead takes its time to becoming truly engaging. Layers of foundation are built with truly admirable bricks but you’re also spending that time watching the materials cure in the sun. Years ago, Final Fantasy 13 was ...[Read More]
TRIANGLE STRATEGY (PC)
There needs to be more turn-based tactical RPGs for the PC. There, I said it. Nintendo has created a name for itself with Fire Emblem, Square Enix dabbled in Final Fantasy Tactics (with varying degrees of success), Nippon Ichi’s Disgaea series have been mostly hits. But…so few of these titles are available on the PC, assuming they make their way to North America at all. When I think ba...[Read More]
Life is Strange Arcadia Bay Collection (Switch)
The Nintendo Switch (or any of Nintendo’s consoles, really) lacks story-driven games that change based on your choices. When you think of a deep and meaningful graphic adventure, you may immediately think of Batman: The Telltale Series, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, or even Detroit: Become Human. All of these games have a home on the PC and other consoles. Sony, in particular, has succeeded in r...[Read More]