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Without a doubt, the fighting game genre is the most intimidating to get into for the first time. It’s a genre that people take seriously and fiercely, and while they can be incredibly friendly, they can easily forget what it’s like to be new and overwhelmed by the technical nature of these games. So here’s a quick and easy guide…
Looking to get into vintage JRPGs for the first time? Perhaps you discovered how great the genre is with Persona 5 or Final Fantasy XVI and are interested in delving into its roots. Or perhaps you were a fan of action games when you were younger, but now that you’re…
If you’re new to the genre of Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs), you…
In the realm of video games, characters serve as the vibrant heart…
Hailing from Osaka, Japan, X PLUS, the indie devs of Smelter, a similar game that has also been inspired by the pixelated era of retro platformer gaming, has announced an update in the development process for Bat Boy, which is expected to release at around the January 2023 mark. The…
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Back in 2019 on Netflix a South Korean thriller series was released under the guidance of Kim Seong-Hun, called Kingdom. The series took place after the Japanese invasions of Korea in the 16th century and tells the tale of the political betrayal, the duty of ruling, and the mysterious illness…
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Formerly set to release on August 25, Idea Factory’s Jyuzaengi: Engetsu Sangokuden 1 & 2 for the Switch has instead been pushed back to a new release date of September 22, with a somewhat vague “various circumstances” being the explanation. The history of Jyuzaengi has its roots enveloped in the…
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A mere two days after an announcement regarding Valkyrie Elysium’s official release date from Square Enix, we’re already being given a new release date trailer, not for Elysium, but for another of Square Enix’s September releases. They are busy bees. The DioField Chronicle is an upcoming strategy RPG game, developed…
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Blizzard is a company that has more than its fair share of negative publicity, especially more recently in the lead up to the big Microsoft acquisition. So as its development teams work on microtransaction-filled mobile titles, PR is on damage control to quell past mistakes and at least try to…
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If you’re a fan of Square Enix, you’ll probably know the company’s current line-up of upcoming JRPGs, and amongst your Dragon Quests and Final Fantasies is Valkyrie Elysium, releasing as early as September 29 for PS4 and PS5, and on Steam on November 11! But there’s a lot more to…
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Right now on itch.io you can pick up almost 800 items for as little as $10, and your money will be going to a very good cause indeed. In the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, an event running its rounds across the U.S.…
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Patch 6.2 in Final Fantasy, titled Buried Memory, is scheduled to release towards the end of August this year. Buried Memory contains a multitude of additions, catering to pretty much every playstyle desired in the MMO, and continues to grow what has been one of the most successful MMOs of…
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Now, we usually do get pretty excited by the release of a new JRPG, but forgive our extended intrigue over RUINSMAGUS, because it really is something special. Developed by CharacterBank, an incredibly small and new development team out of Kyoto, Japan, we wouldn’t be too surprised if you hadn’t heard…
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At a somewhat awkward time for Blizzard – amid California filing a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard (Blizzard’s parent company) on the grounds of ingrained sexual harassment – the company has decided to push for the acquisition of indie game developer, Proletariat. Proletariat’s dev team is 100-strong and was responsible for…
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