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Life is Strange: Double Exposure (Xbox Series X) Review

Life is Strange gained a passionate fanbase following one of the most memorable stories in video games upon its release in 2015. Max and Chloe are synonymous with the medium’s most emotional, effective narratives since its inception. Since then, we’ve experienced relatively…

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and 16 profit didn’t “meet expections”

To say the recent form of Square Enix has been like a rollercoaster would be a nice way of putting the C-suite’s poor decisions. The Japanese publishing giant in recent years has gone down the blockchain and AI rabbit hole, not just…

Is Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake for Newcomers

If you’ve never played a Dragon Quest game before, you might feel torn about the upcoming release of Dragon Quest III HD-2D. Maybe you’re drawn to the HD-2D style utilized in releases like Octopath Traveler or the LIVE-A-LIVE remake, but you do not know the series. Starting…

Final Fantasy XVI Coming to PC

This week everyone was treated to some great news from Square Enix. Final Fantasy XVI, the latest in the long-running series, will be coming to PC next month on September 17th. Taking place in the world of Valisthea, the game centers around…

Final Fantasy XIV (PC) Review

I’ve heard a lot of positive things about Final Fantasy XIV. People say it’s one of the best MMOs out there and with the new expansion on the horizon, I figured it was about time to jump in and see if the…

Kingdom Hearts Steam Deck Giveaway Goes Live

There’s a lot to love about the Kingdom Hearts franchise if you’re a JRPG fan, a Disney fanatic, and a Final Fantasy enthusiast. If you’re into borderline nonsensical plots, there’s plenty for you too. The game series which first launched in 2002 as a…

Octopath Series Now on All Consoles

Square Enix recently noted that it publishes and develops way more games than is sustainable in 2024. As the company views its future projects and manages its investments more carefully, it’s hard to believe that we’ll see sequels and follow-up titles to…

Kingdom Hearts Series Gets Steam Release Date

As many people in my life know, I love the Kingdom Hearts franchise. As a fan of Final Fantasy and Disney, it just hits all the right notes for me on a nostalgic level and a mechanical RPG level. Now, a whole…

Final Fantasy XIV’s Latest Expansion Detailed

I’ve heard nothing but good things about the game and community of Final Fantasy XIV. As a big Final Fantasy fan, it’s the only MMO that I’ve been very interested in giving a try for a while. Fortunately, I’ll still have some…

Final Fantasy XVI Rising Tide DLC Launches this April

While I personally had issues with Final Fantasy XVI, the latest mainline title in the franchise has found considerable success. The Echoes of the Fallen DLC was released back in December, and now the second mainline expansion called The Rising Tide is…