JRPGs are one of the most interesting video game genres. They’re role playing games, but made by a Japanese developer. RPGs themselves have tons of tropes and commonalities, and JRPGs share those same tropes as well. JRPGs have been a sub genre for so long, they’ve even managed to get their own tropes associated with…
For decades the Final Fantasy series has spurred the imaginations of audiences worldwide by creating all kinds of fantastical worlds and characters, and the influence and importance of the series can be felt in every entry. Because of series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi’s self-admitted distaste for sequels, there is rarely continuity between the games, making…
Pokémon LeafGreen was released alongside its companion FireRed in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance handheld system. The duo were remakes of the trailblazing Pokémon Red and Blue games, which kickstarted a global franchise. LeafGreen and FireRed did not reach the incredible sales of their originators but still maintain a respectable position as the second-highest-selling…
The Final Fantasy series has long been regarded as one of the JRPG series with the best soundtracks. Much of the music composed for the first 10 games in the series was composed by the legendary Nobuo Uematsu, and even after he departed from Square Enix in 2004 Uematsu has still composed occasional additions to…
How Old Are Resident Evil Characters in 2024? As the highest-grossing franchise of all time, the Resident Evil series has been around since 1996. With 10 core titles and various spin-offs, the game has introduced some memorable main characters. With Resident Evil 9’s release creeping closer, there are rumours surrounding who the next protagonist will…
What are the best Zelda games ranked? There are 29 titles in The Legend of Zelda not including the upcoming Echoes of Wisdom or any of the spin-offs (like Hyrule Warriors) or remakes. While it doesn’t exactly compete with the sheer size of the Mario franchise, for example, it is one of the biggest series…
The Zora are an iconic aquatic people in the The Legend of Zelda series, appearing in almost every game since the series’ inception. Their roles in the games have varied, from helpful friend to hostile foe, over the series’ almost 40-year history. With the latest entry in the series, Echoes of Wisdom, set to release…
Final Fantasy 6 has one of the largest casts of any entry in the illustrious franchise with a total count of fourteen permanent party members, nearly all of which are well-loved by the community. Although much of the early game leaves you with little choice on what characters to include in your party, once your…
343 Industries has stated that they will continue to support Halo Infinite, though the future of what’s in store for the series remains uncertain. The Halo series has been going through a rough patch in recent years, in large part due to the troubled launch and mixed critical reception of 2021’s Halo Infinite. 343 has managed to…
Fourteen years ago, gaming auteur Yoko Taro gave audiences the game NieR. The title was a spiritual successor to his Drakengard series and laid the foundation for the philosophical epic NieR: Automata. The game received positive reviews from critics but became a cult classic rather than an international success. However, one of the most interesting…
