RPG franchises draw immense love from their fans. As lengthy games with deep stories, engaging characters, and challenging systems, players naturally become invested in one over the other. Franchises like Final Fantasy are famous and known the world over, while some may prefer a less widespread series. One such example is the Golden Sun franchise, encompassing…
Final Fantasy Tactics was very well-regarded as a foray into strategy RPGs at the time of its release. Its success granted two sequels, mobile spinoffs, and opportunities for appearance in crossover titles. However, the franchise hasn’t received a new installment or a remake in quite some time. For those seeking a grid-based strategy RPG with a…
In its conversion to an action RPG, it became more important than ever for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to up the ante on its playable characters. Every party member brought back in the Remake trilogy must see a full conversion into the new battle system. Whereas the original relied on the Materia system to help you…
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail was released this past summer, and fans have been ready for what comes next. The next major update will take place in patch 7.1, entitled Crossroads, which fans have been eagerly awaiting news of. At the Tokyo Games Show this year, director/lead producer Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida and global community producer Toshio “Foxclon”…
A media company cannot survive with a single franchise. Inevitably, they will need to diversify. What is most surprising, however, is when a company can maintain two incredibly successful franchises within the same market. Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts are two of the single-most popular JRPG franchises in the world. Somehow, Square-Enix maintains both of…
The Final Fantasy series has many recurring weapons that players look forward to finding. Most are simply known for their power, offering high damage or access to special abilities. Some of them, though, have unique effects that make them more interesting. One example is the Brave Blade. First appearing in Final Fantasy V, this sword can be…
Legendary protagonists often define video game history. Simple heroes like Mario, Link, and Sonic the Hedgehog are recognizable and iconic. However, those heroes who are more tied to a deep story can transcend gaming and become important to fiction itself. Cloud Strife has stood the test of time for over twenty years and is still…
Some of the most iconic characters in video game storytelling come from the Final Fantasy franchise. In 1997, Squaresoft delivered us a character behind the greatest spoiler in video games: Aerith Gainsborough. As the deuteragonist of Final Fantasy VII, her role cannot be understated in the game’s central narrative. In the years since, her legacy has…
Final Fantasy Versus XIII. Not many games in the JRPG zeitgeist will get die-hard fans as stirring as this one. There are so many Final Fantasy games. Why, after almost twenty years, are fans still mourning the loss of Final Fantasy Versus XIII? What even is this game? Didn’t it eventually get released? It’s a…
An icon in Japanese voice acting, Atsuko Tanaka has left a mark on the collective consciousness of fans, worldwide, for decades. In the course of her career, she has brought to life some of the most recognizable and quotable characters in all of anime and gaming. Unknown Cause of Death Whether it’s as anime characters…
