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Action-filled battles, bonding characters, and fantastical backdrops have been Tales' calling cards. Recently, the franchise hit its benchmark 15th anniversary. With Tales of Xillia on the horizon, we dive deeper into the upcoming release and take a look at the series' evolution. We had the pleasure... More

We often meet people who change our lives in some profound way. Perhaps they teach us something we didn't know about ourselves, force us to become a better version of ourselves, or maybe they show us what it means to put someone else first. Either way, once these people enter our lives, we're... More

I spend a lot of time in virtual worlds, but what always draws me in are the characters I explore them with. I find part of why I love role-playing games so much is the distinct personalities of these characters; they often become more than just images on the screen. Every so often while I play, I find... More

Soul Hackers isn't an easy game; challenges are around every corner. I beat some boss battles on the first try, while others took me over five attempts. I thrived off the challenge. Each time I saw a Game Over screen, it only made me want to try that much harder not to see it again. Ever since my... More

When we're young, nothing is more important than our pride. We want to do everything ourselves, and carve our own way in the world. However, with adulthood comes understanding that our previous triumphs only could have occurred with the invisible hands of those that we love. This rings true with... More

A technology barrier between kids and their stodgy elders is all too common, and games are no exception. So many times we try to share with our parents and grandparents the love we find in modern devices, only to have them written off immediately as unneeded or too complex. In my own experience, it's... More

Xseed Games first caught my eye when it localized entries in some of my favorite RPG series, like Wild Arms and Shadow Hearts. Founded by former Square Enix USA employees shortly after the merger of Square and Enix, the company has been releasing games that are of interest for RPG fans. In addition having... More

Going back to your favorite game over a decade later can be tough. You realize that the graphics that you once thought were the most gorgeous to grace your screen are not only unimpressive, but downright ugly. Gameplay systems often crumble under the weight of years and stories just don’t carry... More

Saving the world is a prime plot device used throughout video games. It makes sense; an innate desire to be a hero fills us all, and having the world’s fate in our hands is the best way to feel the thrill. I’m happy to be a savior, but I’ve found that I’m more interested in seeing... More

If you read my review , you already know I'm currently having a love affair with Fire Emblem: Awakening. Now it's time to actually see the game in action for yourself. In the video below, join host Andrew Reiner and I as we fight through a beginning battle, show off the world map, watch a cutscene... More

Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch launches today. With plenty of name recognition behind it with Level-5 and Studio Ghibli at the helm, we wanted to give you a deeper look at the game. In the video below, Andrew Reiner hosts and shares his love for Studio G and Level-5, Jeff Cork discovers the battle... More

At the end of every year, I find myself looking back on its role-playing games and examining the trends, highlights, and disappointments. Putting it in perspective, 2012 won’t go down as a pinnacle year for RPGs, but if you look closely, the year held plenty to love. Operation Rainfall Comes To... More

A big part of what makes the Tales franchise tick is its characters. These strong personalities always inspire and clash with each other in all the right ways. But as with every series, some characters simply have more gumption and deserve additional recognition. This menagerie of personalities is a... More

As I wrote in my Lost RPG Franchises article , the chances of seeing another Shadow Hearts installment are slim-to-none. But every time the series’ December anniversary rolls around (this year is the 11th anniversary), I reminisce about everything it offered role-playing game fans: intriguing,... More

Looking for that perfect gift to get a fellow role-playing gamer? How about ideas for your own holiday list to give friends and family? I searched for some not-so-obvious gift choices that cater to RPG fans really invested in specific series. Today, we’ll look at gift ideas for franchise fans of... More

Social Links form the heart of the Persona games. With each one, you go on a special journey toward making another person come to some profound realization about life. But some characters are just more entertaining and thought-provoking than others. Since it’s not easy to max out every social link... More

Do you remember the series that made you fall in love with RPGs? The blindsiding betrayal of Suikoden, the stunning storybook visuals of the Mana games, and the thrilling cancel attacks from Grandia’s battle system all helped define the genre. Glancing around store shelves today would hardly resurrect... More

In Ni No Kuni, battles are fast and frantic. Ordering around your familiars, canceling attacks, and running around to collect special glims to restore HP and MP easily keeps you on your toes. But just describing this isn't enough - we wanted you to see it in action. So as part of our celebration... More

In our latest issue (#235), we celebrate some under the radar games. Today, we’re continuing the trend with an interview about Ni No Kuni: The Wrath of the White Witch, the collaboration between Studio Ghibli and Level-5. We spoke to Level-5’s president and CEO, Akihiro Hino about what to... More

Celebrating our five under the radar games worth watching, we're taking today to look at the story in Ni No Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch. For those who don't know, Ni No Kuni is the collaboration between the famed Studio Ghibli and RPG developer extraordinaire, Level-5. In the video below,... More