Posts Tagged 'Chrono Trigger'
After pressing start: Unraveling Chrono Cross' chronological mysteries
Chrono Cross is the Led Zeppelin of video games. When it first arrived on scene, it was one of the highest rated games ever: I remember reading countless perfect score reviews, psyching myself up for launch. Of course, the hype
After pressing start: Unraveling Chrono Cross' chronological mysteries
Chrono Cross is the Led Zeppelin of video games. When it first arrived on scene, it was one of the highest rated games ever: I remember reading countless perfect score reviews, psyching myself up for launch. Of course, the hype
For Discussion #5: Bossing Around
Welcome back for another week of potentially warm discussion! Bosses have a long history in video games, and have recently been catching flak because they’re a holdover from the early days of games that seem to shove their way into
For Discussion #5: Bossing Around
Welcome back for another week of potentially warm discussion! Bosses have a long history in video games, and have recently been catching flak because they’re a holdover from the early days of games that seem to shove their way into
A Link to the Past: Chrono Trigger
Chrono Trigger, released today on Virtual Console, is perhaps the most perfect game in existence. In light of the fact that some people may be playing it for the first time, this piece contains no spoilers. At all. That’s
A Link to the Past: Chrono Trigger
Chrono Trigger, released today on Virtual Console, is perhaps the most perfect game in existence. In light of the fact that some people may be playing it for the first time, this piece contains no spoilers. At all. That’s
Morality, consequences… and Heisenberg!
Well, considering everyone here is talking about it, perhaps I should jump in as well and pee inside this moral choices and consequences in games swimming pool. While Patricia focuses her attention on morality and the disconnection between action and
Morality, consequences… and Heisenberg!
Well, considering everyone here is talking about it, perhaps I should jump in as well and pee inside this moral choices and consequences in games swimming pool. While Patricia focuses her attention on morality and the disconnection between action and
The Art of Storytelling
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKfBSUKI9PA&w=480&h=390] Roger Ebert said, loosely, that no one has ever written a video game narrative that anyone will remember in fifty years. And I get the feeling he’s right. Narrative in video games has had a long, curious history; I’m
The Art of Storytelling
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKfBSUKI9PA&w=480&h=390] Roger Ebert said, loosely, that no one has ever written a video game narrative that anyone will remember in fifty years. And I get the feeling he’s right. Narrative in video games has had a long, curious history; I’m
Simplify, Simplify
We live in complicated times. The modern blockbuster title demands twelve buttons and three directional pads, some buttons doing different things when pressed in combination. There are multiple situations your character gets stuck in. You’re no longer just running around
Simplify, Simplify
We live in complicated times. The modern blockbuster title demands twelve buttons and three directional pads, some buttons doing different things when pressed in combination. There are multiple situations your character gets stuck in. You’re no longer just running around
Obsidian to Develop a Chrono Trigger Sequel?
Some days, you see a bit of news that makes you think, Wow, that’s awesome. And other days you see news that makes you throw up a little in your mouth. Well, yesterday’s news that Obsidian was in talks to
Obsidian to Develop a Chrono Trigger Sequel?
Some days, you see a bit of news that makes you think, Wow, that’s awesome. And other days you see news that makes you throw up a little in your mouth. Well, yesterday’s news that Obsidian was in talks to
Post Apocalypse: Nihilism and Heroism
If one were to list the prevailing trends in modern media, be they games or comics or television, post apocalyptic would be #1, #3, and possibly #4, with vampires coming in at #2. Post apocalyptic vampires would be #5. Even
Post Apocalypse: Nihilism and Heroism
If one were to list the prevailing trends in modern media, be they games or comics or television, post apocalyptic would be #1, #3, and possibly #4, with vampires coming in at #2. Post apocalyptic vampires would be #5. Even