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10 Mortal Sins That JRPG Designers Should Never Commit
The genre of the JRPG has had a rough evolution, at some stages of technology it just hasn’t worked, but beyond that, some core sins should never be committed. So…
PowerupGaming Christmas Cracker #18 – Cthulhu Saves Christmas
I honestly didn't think I'd come across anything weirder than a Christmas game for this article series, but I was wrong. You can probably already guess how wrong I was…
How Square Enix is Pioneering a New Style of Storytelling
This article contains major spoilers for Bravely Second: End Layer, I am Setsuna, and World of Final Fantasy. Metagaming is a term usually used in the context of MMO gaming.…
Grand Kingdom Beta Preview – Wait Your Turn
Turn-based role-playing games are a divisive subject. Some people enjoy the tactical aspect, which allows them to plan their attack strategy in advance. Others would rather get stuck into the…
Bravely Second: End Layer Review – A Solid Sequel and Retro-Style RPG
Bravely Default, which was released back in 2012, was a surprising success. It showed that a classic, turn-based JRPG could still tell a great story, feature wonderful gameplay, and please fans.…
Final Fantasy IX PC Review – A Great Update for a Fantastic Game
Sixteen years ago, following the massive success of both Final Fantasy VII and VIII, Final Fantasy IX was released as the last FF title for the PlayStation. Overshadowed by the…
Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness Release Date and More
Today, Square Enix hosted a broadcast detailing a release date and localization information for Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness, the fifth entry in the franchise. While an exact date has…
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Review
Square Enix was the recipient of a lot of hate and skepticism when they announced that they would be bringing Final Fantasy X and X-2 in HD to the PS4.…
