A Final Fantasy 16 Pocket Edition Might Be Weirdly Great
After the launch of Final Fantasy 15, a Chibi-style Pocket Edition was released. A similar Final Fantasy 16 Pocket Edition could be oddly brilliant.
New Game Pass Tiers Show Everything Wrong With PS Plus Changes
Xbox Live Gold’s end brings the Game Pass Core and Console options. These let consumers decide what they want to pay for. PS Plus should do the same.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Is The Wrong Game For The Series’ PC Debut
Though the Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart PC port is welcomed by many, it is not a good game to start with, lacking context and character development.
FF16’s Best Characters Prove It Should’ve Been A Classic Final Fantasy RPG
Final Fantasy 16 balanced frantic action with characterization, but a traditional turn based JRPG would have been better for the supporting cast.
FF16’s Combat Is Trying To Undo Everything You Know About JRPGs
Classic JRPGs rely on abstraction and player imagination, but Final Fantasy 16 does away with this, bridging the gap between the story and combat.
5 FF16 Characters Who Deserved Way More Screen Time
The protagonist of Final Fantasy 16 has a satisfying arc, but the game also includes a rich supporting cast, many of which deserved more development.
FF16’s Olivier Twist: What Really Happened With Olivier & Dion
Clive is the protagonist in Final Fantasy 16, but Dion is an equally compelling character, and his struggle against Olivier offers an excellent twist.
You’re Missing The Point If FF16’s Strong Language Bothers You
Final Fantasy 16 does not use strong language for shock value, but to voice truly human fears and frustrations, making its M-Rating fully earned.
Persona Is Actually More Like Megami Tensei Than Shin Megami Tensei
The Shin Megami Tensei games started with a video game adaptation of a horror novel set in a high school. The Persona series returned to its roots.
Why D&D 5e's Most Powerful Subclass Will Probably Kill You
There are a many strange builds in Dungeons & Dragons, but the single most one-round damage comes from a character who knocks themselves unconscious.
5 D&D Builds That Are More Fun To Make Than To Play
Creating a new Dungeons & Dragons character with a specialized build is exciting, but some characters are more interesting to build than to play.
Is Tears Of The Kingdom Even A Zelda Game?
The open world adventures of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom have been well received, but they could have been a new Nintendo franchise.
Which Edition Of D&D Is Best If You Hate 5e
The 5e Dungeons & Dragons rules are not for everyone. The readily available PDF sales of earlier edition books let every group find their ideal D&D.
Zelda: TOTK's Biggest Problem Has Nothing To Do With Switch Performance
Zelda: TOTK includes some jaw-dropping moments, but they are hidden amid too many hours of bloat and padding, making an otherwise great game mediocre.
Tears Of The Kingdom Made A Big Mistake With One Character
Tears of the Kingdom had the ideal opportunity to turn this character into something more befitting of their place in the series, but they missed it.
Zelda: Is The Triforce In Tears Of The Kingdom
The Triforce is the Zelda series’ most iconic mystical relic. It was absent from BOTW, and fans are curious if Tears of the Kingdom brings it back.
Nintendo Switch Is Still Missing A Major Entry In Its Exclusive Lineup
The Switch has seen many of Nintendo’s franchises return, but it still lacks an original 2D Mario game, the gameplay that made the character famous.
Why One D&D Is Actually Terrible For The Future Of Dungeons & Dragons
The upcoming rules revision to 5e Dungeons & Dragons is called One D&D, but this poorly conceived edition could alienate tabletop fans permanently.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Were Made For The Wrong Console
The Pokémon formula works well for portable systems, but the pressures of a home console pushed Scarlet and Violet beyond the Switch’s capabilities.
DnD Campaign Plot Twists & Ideas That Best Subvert Player Expectations
A Dungeons & Dragons campaign can surprise players with unexpected plot twists. The Dungeon Master should avoid tropes and set proper expectations.