Of the significant JRPG franchises, few have reached the scale and influence of the Final Fantasy series, which established many of the genre’s core tropes. Therefore, one crucial tool for the franchise was its ability to escape exclusive consoles onto other platforms across markets. Recently, a major developer for the series MMO XIVÂ confirmed that Square…
Ys 10: Nordics was released on October 25th of this year by publisher Nippon Ichi Software America, which is headquartered in Santa Ana, California. Last week, Total Apex was able to play through the game on Nintendo Switch. Playing this game took us over 60 hours, comparable to Lacrimosa of Dana. This review will contain…
Sonic X Shadow Generations has reached a new milestone since its release. The action platforming game was a highly-anticipated title. It was released late in October after much fanfare. Since its release, Sonic X Shadow Generations has sold 11 million copies worldwide. The game has opened to near-universal praise across the gaming community. So far,…
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 already has fans excited for the ultimate lifeform’s debut. A recent interview reveals that Shadow the Hedgehog will be video game-accurate. Keanu Reeves has studied relentlessly for Shadow’s character and plot. The reveal comes as a collective sigh of relief for Sonic fans. Shadow’s backstory will remain intact, just like in…
As a massive IP, Bethesda Softworks’ The Elder Scrolls has branched into several spinoffs beyond its massive open-world titles. Like many other franchises, the developers took their chance in creating an online trading card game, The Elder Scrolls Legends. However, after seven years of disappointing performance, the game shut down. The story of this fallen…
It’s no secret that games can be educational, but the first-ever Scottish Esports in Education Mini-Conference (SEEMC2024) is set to show how esports can be used in the classroom. The event promises to bring together educators, industry professionals, and policymakers to look at how competitive video gaming is reshaping academics across the country. Industry and…
Are you looking for a friend in Animal Crossing: New Horizons who will make you happy when the skies are gray? The peppy sheep Wendy might brighten up your day. The Animal Crossing franchise—published by Nintendo, which has American subsidiaries in Washington—is known for its wide cast of characters. Villagers are integral to the series’…
Customizing characters is the name of the game in RPGs. Bioware’s Dragon Age franchise has always put a major emphasis on players creating their own protagonists, down to their looks. For many, this extends beyond the character creator and includes ensuring their appearance is how they want for the whole game. Dragon Age The Veilguard thankfully…
The last time a team won back-to-back championships at the League of Legends Worlds was when T1 did it in 2015 and 2016. Despite a huge effort by Bilibili Gaming, the team repeated the feat this year. T1 Shines at Worlds 2024 Even though T1 had lost to Bilibili in matches earlier in the year,…
The Mega Man franchise is home to numerous terrifying antagonists. From Vile to Ra Moon, the series has no shortage of dangers for players to fight. The antagonists are at their best when defeating them feels cathartic. Today, we will look at the three best Mega Man villains. We will look at their evilness, their…
