Pokémon is one of the most successful video game franchises of all time, and by far the most financially successful JRPG, even among behemoth series like Final Fantasy and Monster Hunter. The allure of raising your very own pocket monsters as pets and living in a world among these adorable and unique creatures has captivated…
Chrono Trigger is undoubtedly one of the most beloved RPGs of all time. The time travel adventure was released on the SNES in 1995, and ever since then, players have immersed themselves in the gorgeous world with its unforgettable characters. However, will the game ever be remade? Scenario writer Yuji Horii might be open to…
PAX East is hosting a variety of intriguing gaming panels this year, but perhaps one of the most intriguing is “On a Role: What Makes a Video Game an RPG?” This panel attempts to break down the exact definition of an RPG, using various games as models. PAX East’s “On A Role” According to the…
Who would’ve thought Ben Starr—known for Final Fantasy XVI and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33—would be the one interviewing someone? But here we are, and the guest was none other than Greg Miller, the loud, funny, and wildly passionate face behind Kinda Funny and former IGN legend. The two sat down for a keynote-style “Storytime” chat…
Everyone is talking about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, be it for its marvellous storytelling, its wonderful art nouveau style, or the wickedly fun turn-based gameplay inspired by ye JRPGs of olde. Each character brings something new to combat, be it Lune with her elemental Stains, Maelle with her flexibility, or Gustave with his quick-firing prowess….
If you have something incredible like the concept of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 kicking about in your brain, it’s kind of your duty to share that with humanity, right? For Game Director, Guillaume Broche, it was a case of leaving a rather comfortable position at Ubisoft and establishing his own company, Sandfall Interactive, to make…
It seems like everyone in the RPG world is talking about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, released on 25th April 2025, and its amazing turn-based gameplay. Heavily inspired by the original Final Fantasy games, along with other turn-based JRPGs, Clair Obscur breathes life into the idea of turn-based strategy and has had the gaming world turned…
With the highly promoted release of the Nintendo Switch 2 just on the horizon, rumors and speculations regarding a potential follow-up to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate have already started popping up across various corners of the internet. Fans are clamoring for potential new fighters to be included in the legendary fighting series’ pantheon, especially the…
Earlier in the day on May 2, 2025, it appeared that the developer of the Chrono Trigger and Dragon Quest games, Yuji Horii, may have let slip an upcoming Chrono Trigger remake. While at a Comic-Con panel in Naples, it was reported that Horii, through Japanese and Italian language interpretation, mentioned an upcoming remake, and…
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has seen insane success since it released on 24th April 2025, and it’s not hard to see why. The game hits you with stunning visuals, a wonderfully innovative turn-based battle system that utilises QTEs (Quick Time Events) to get the blood pumping, and a gorgeously tragic narrative that will leave players…
