So far, 2023 is shaping up to be a great year for Falcom fans, both western-based and otherwise. Trails to Azure finally saw a western release after more than a decade, and both Trails to Reverie and Nayuta will soon be released on the western front. Meanwhile, Ys X is
With the landmark localization of Trails from Zero behind us and its sequel Trails to Azure right around the corner, I figured now would be the perfect time to take a look at the game that started it all. The first in an ever-expanding lineup of games, is it still
With the new year just starting people no doubt have made all sorts of new year’s resolutions. Myself? I decided to clear out some of the games that I’d been amassing over the years. I was surprised to quickly find one that had consumed much of my attention, a game
Earlier in 2022, Square Enix unveiled the second installment of the highly anticipated Final Fantasy VII Remake titled Rebirth. This announcement was big news in itself, but Square Enix added to the excitement by announcing another project in which longtime Final Fantasy VII fans would be very interested. That project
Some games leave a lasting impact on pop culture. Final Fantasy VII is one of them. The game was released in 1997 as the seventh installment of the popular Final Fantasy RPG series from developer Square Enix, formerly known as SquareSoft. It received high praise through and through, with some
Having spent so long in the game industry, there are very few things that can surprise me. On the rare occasion that I am surprised, however, it often leads to unexpected joys. And there is a certain game developer I can always count on to deliver a gaming-based surprise, none
I love a finely crafted role-playing game (RPG). When created with care and love from a developer, it can be a very immersive and relaxing experience. And there are plenty of options on the market, from Nihon Falcom to Square Enix, Bioware, and the list goes on. The developers for
All things must come to an end eventually, and the Legacy of Goku series was no exception. The original Legacy of Goku was released in 2002 and was met by a scathing reception, with critics decrying that it was as a poor game through and through. In 2003, The Legacy
It is incredible what a difference a year can make. In 2002, The Legacy of Goku was released for the Gameboy Advance. That game was torn apart by fans of Dragon Ball and the gaming community alike, who claimed that it was a poor Dragon Ball game and a poor
It’s impossible to think about modern Japanese animation without Dragon Ball coming to mind. Dragon Ball was created in 1984 by Akira Toriyama as a manga, but it soon transformed into an anime. With more than 42 volumes, 300+ episodes, and multiple sequels, Dragon Ball is a worldwide phenomenon. And
