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Octopath Traveler 0 (Nintendo Switch 2) Review

The Octopath Traveler games, along with the Bravely Default games, have a unique vibe that separates them from the Final Fantasy series. Octopath Traveler, as a series, has always offered the freedom of developing characters and parties that shift the gameplay into…

Dragon Quest I and II HD-2D Remake (Switch 2) Review

I absolutely love the Dragon Quest franchise. I have as much history with it as I do the Final Fantasy series. So, when I heard that Square Enix was following up the release of the Dragon Quest III remake with the first…

New Dissidia Game Coming Next Year

As a big Final Fantasy and fighting game fan, I’ve always wanted to give the Dissidia series a try. However, considering the series hasn’t been ported to many platforms, it’s been difficult. Based on recent news, Square Enix aims to fix that…

Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles (Switch 2) Review

Final Fantasy Tactics is largely considered one of the greatest RPGs (if not one of the greatest games) of all time. From its deep story in the world of Ivalice to its engrossing and engaging gameplay, it is no wonder that fan…

PowerWash Simulator 2 Gets new Trailer

Last week, Twitch held the Galaxies showcase. This showcase revealed new details on many indie projects while also announcing others. PowerWash Simulator 2 took a bite-sized segment while also revealing content for its predecessor. PowerWash Simulator 2 revealed a new trailer, which…

Newest Final Fantasy XIV Patch Launches Soon

As a casual player of Final Fantasy XIV, I’m always interested in the new content coming to the game. This past week, Square Enix unveiled the latest patch coming to Dawntrail the latest expansion. Patch 7.2 will be going live very soon,…

Fantasian: Neo Dimension Available Now

It is rare that a Square Enix game flies under my radar, especially one boasting the creative duo behind Final Fantasy: Hironobu Sakaguchi and Nobuo Uematsu as lead designer and composer respectively. Fantasian was originally released exclusively for the Apple Arcade back…

Life is Strange: Double Exposure (Xbox Series X) Review

Life is Strange gained a passionate fanbase following one of the most memorable stories in video games upon its release in 2015. Max and Chloe are synonymous with the medium’s most emotional, effective narratives since its inception. Since then, we’ve experienced relatively…

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and 16 profit didn’t “meet expections”

To say the recent form of Square Enix has been like a rollercoaster would be a nice way of putting the C-suite’s poor decisions. The Japanese publishing giant in recent years has gone down the blockchain and AI rabbit hole, not just…

Is Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake for Newcomers?

If you’ve never played a Dragon Quest game before, you might feel torn about the upcoming release of Dragon Quest III HD-2D. Maybe you’re drawn to the HD-2D style utilized in releases like Octopath Traveler or the LIVE-A-LIVE remake, but you do not know the series. Starting…