Posts Tagged 'Final Fantasy'
After pressing start: Final Fantasy VI and VII
(After Pressing Start is a new series running on Nightmare Mode every Friday by resident narrative guru Tom Auxier. It focuses on beginning, on the stories that happen directly after pressing start, and how those stories influence the arcs of
After pressing start: Final Fantasy VI and VII
(After Pressing Start is a new series running on Nightmare Mode every Friday by resident narrative guru Tom Auxier. It focuses on beginning, on the stories that happen directly after pressing start, and how those stories influence the arcs of
Final Fantasy XIII-2 Demo Impressions
Although I ultimately could not finish Final Fantasy XIII, I saw a lot of potential in its world and characters who I was actually starting to like right when the game became too frustrating for me. That’s why I was actually excited to try out the sequel for myself to see if the improvements were enough for me to revisit Cocoon and its surrounding territories.
Final Fantasy XIII-2 Demo Impressions
Although I ultimately could not finish Final Fantasy XIII, I saw a lot of potential in its world and characters who I was actually starting to like right when the game became too frustrating for me. That’s why I was actually excited to try out the sequel for myself to see if the improvements were enough for me to revisit Cocoon and its surrounding territories.
Faith in Final Fantasy
Let me tell you why the recently released soundtrack to Final Fantasy XIII-2, featuring an incredibly awkward not quite death metal cover of the Chocobo song and an even more awkward rap song than Iwatodai Station from Persona 3, worse
Faith in Final Fantasy
Let me tell you why the recently released soundtrack to Final Fantasy XIII-2, featuring an incredibly awkward not quite death metal cover of the Chocobo song and an even more awkward rap song than Iwatodai Station from Persona 3, worse
Possibility of a Final Fantasy first-person shooter
In Destructoid’s interview with Yoshinori Kitase and Motomu Toriyama, two of the most influential figures behind the Final Fantasy series, an unexpected possibility was brought up. Final Fantasy XIII was supposedly inspired by first-person shooters, so Kitase was questioned if
Possibility of a Final Fantasy first-person shooter
In Destructoid’s interview with Yoshinori Kitase and Motomu Toriyama, two of the most influential figures behind the Final Fantasy series, an unexpected possibility was brought up. Final Fantasy XIII was supposedly inspired by first-person shooters, so Kitase was questioned if
Square Enix wants to increase turnaround for Final Fantasy Games
Yoshinori Kitase of Square Enix has expressed the desire to get more Final Fantasy games out faster than their current pace, citing Final Fantasy XIII’s sequel as the beginning of this new direction. “The current generation console, Final Fantasy XIII,
Square Enix wants to increase turnaround for Final Fantasy Games
Yoshinori Kitase of Square Enix has expressed the desire to get more Final Fantasy games out faster than their current pace, citing Final Fantasy XIII’s sequel as the beginning of this new direction. “The current generation console, Final Fantasy XIII,
To retro is not enough
When I was in eighth grade in 2000, I had a lot of trouble with school. It’s a familiar story. I had been popular as a younger kid because, while I was a good student, I cursed before the other
To retro is not enough
When I was in eighth grade in 2000, I had a lot of trouble with school. It’s a familiar story. I had been popular as a younger kid because, while I was a good student, I cursed before the other
A Portable Hole in the heart
I miss when fantasy could be just that: fantasy. I miss optimistic worlds, where things might get rough but the player characters could pull through in the end. I miss the sense of wonder at what’s different, and the appreciation
A Portable Hole in the heart
I miss when fantasy could be just that: fantasy. I miss optimistic worlds, where things might get rough but the player characters could pull through in the end. I miss the sense of wonder at what’s different, and the appreciation
Final Fantasy XIII-2's Time Travel
Square Enix has revealed two stunning trailers showcasing the highly anticipated Final Fantasy XIII-2, allowing fans of the series to catch a glimpse of what they can expect to find in January 2012. The story will take place three years
Final Fantasy XIII-2's Time Travel
Square Enix has revealed two stunning trailers showcasing the highly anticipated Final Fantasy XIII-2, allowing fans of the series to catch a glimpse of what they can expect to find in January 2012. The story will take place three years
A protagonist is you
Many a time the statement the main character has no dept has been uttered since games have gotten more complex, and nearly every time I could not help but think someone was missing a point. While not always true in
A protagonist is you
Many a time the statement the main character has no dept has been uttered since games have gotten more complex, and nearly every time I could not help but think someone was missing a point. While not always true in
A Simple Story
A man rebels against an evil empire. He finds love, only to lose it to the cruel twist of fate. He loses himself, only to find it again in a misty place. He faces off against a father figure in
A Simple Story
A man rebels against an evil empire. He finds love, only to lose it to the cruel twist of fate. He loses himself, only to find it again in a misty place. He faces off against a father figure in