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I first fell in love with strategy RPGs when I played Final Fantasy Tactics Advance on the Game Boy Advance. That tactical, grid-based battle system, the pause and planning, the sense of each move having weight, it awakened something in me. After polishing off that game, I felt the pull to go backward, to the origin. I tracked down the … Read More

Earlier today, Nintendo delivered a new Nintendo Direct. Despite hosting both a Partner Showcase and Indie World Showcase Direct in July, this was the one a lot of people were waiting for, knowing that it would come with a look at the future for many of Nintendo’s biggest franchises, be over 60 minutes long and give us updates on games … Read More

Tookyo Games are relentless. Since their formation in 2020, they’ve been putting out games at a breakneck pace, each one bold in concept and distinct in presentation. Earlier this year, they released The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, a game that already felt ambitious in scope. And now, before that one even has time to breathe, they’ve teamed up with … Read More

Despite loving the concept, I have to admit, farming games have been a gaming genre that I’ve dabbled in, but never really invested the time into, even though the Story of Seasons series has been on my radar numerous times. So when Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar was announced for the Nintendo Switch, I was immediately curious. I never played … Read More

I’ve been a big fan of Mages for a while now. They have this knack for creating visual novels that stick with me long after the credits roll. Steins;Gate is still one of my all-time favorite pieces of interactive storytelling, and more recently, Emio – The Smiling Man floored me with its dark atmosphere and gut-punch twists. So when I … Read More

The AI: The Somnium Files series isn’t a long running franchise but right from it’s inception in 2019 it’s held a special place in my heart, especially for its eccentric blend of crime drama, sci-fi, and heartfelt character moments. With the series’ mastermind, Kotaro Uchikoshi, stepping back into a supervisory role and not penning the story this time around, I went into … Read More

When Tookyo Games first announced they were working on multiple projects several years ago, I was immediately curious. But the one that stood out the most was the project that at the time was unnamed, but went on to become The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy. It had that intangible something—a blend of ambition, mystery, and pedigree—that made it feel like … Read More

Back in 2015, I picked up Xenoblade Chronicles X on the Wii U. Like a lot of JRPG fans at the time, I was drawn to its massive open world, deep systems, and ambitious scale. I had a blast with it, but to be honest, I never finished it. Life got in the way, and Xenoblade X was the kind of game you really … Read More

Ever since it was teased to be coming back in January, I’ve been counting the days and looking forward to Nintendo giving us a big new look at the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Overnight, Nintendo gave us a more detailed look at the console and its technical capabilities, and a slew of games that will be coming to console. But … Read More

With the launch of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, there’s never been a better time to dive into the Xenoblade Chronicles series. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer curious about what makes these games so beloved, this remaster offers a fresh opportunity to experience one of the franchise’s most ambitious entries. But before jumping into the vast world of Mira, it’s … Read More