JRPG Video Games (Japanese Role-Playing Games)

JRPG Video Games (Japanese Role-Playing Games)

Final Fantasy XV – Battle Gameplay First Look (E3 2013)

We can’t sing this game’s praises enough. It looks amazing. We can only hope Square comes through on the promise presented in these gameplay trailers for Final Fantasy XV. With A Realm Reborn right around the corner, it looks like this will the be the best of time or the worst of times for Final […]

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JRPG Video Games (Japanese Role-Playing Games)

Final Fantasy XV and the Death of the JRPG?

Square Enix’s unveiling of the rebranded Final Fantasy versus XIII at E3 2013 as Final Fantasy XV, the next numbered installment in the legendary fantasy video game series, has touched off a bit of a controversy and sparked renewed debate about Final Fantasy’s relevance in the current gaming market. Marked by their quality production and […]

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JRPG Video Games (Japanese Role-Playing Games)

Final Fantasy XV Gameplay Revealed

This game looks amazing already. Incorporating a more action-oriented battle style, Final Fantasy XV may eschew many of the series more traditional elements in favor of a gameplay style that, on appearance, looks like a cross of Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core and God of War.

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JRPG Video Games (Japanese Role-Playing Games)

Final Fantasy XV Announced at E3 2013

The follow-up to Final Fantasy XIII and the continuation of the Fabula Nova Crystallis saga, Final Fantasy XV was announced by Square Enix at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2013, revealing to fans that the long-await Final Fantasy versus XIII had now become Final Fantasy XV. Many have argued that the Final Fantasy series has lost its way […]

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Hot Games of 2013: Project X Zone

A follow-up to the popular Namco x Capcom, Project X Zone is a handheld game featuring characters from Capcom, Namco Bandai, and Sega’s video games. Release Date: June 25, 2013

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JRPG Video Games (Japanese Role-Playing Games)

Hot Games of 2013: Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix

While we’ve yet to experience the magic that is a Kingdom Hearts game that doesn’t take away from the anticipation surrounding this game. A blending of Disney and Square universes is an almost irresistible combination for those who are fans of either brand and the top notch story telling and presentation do nothing but add […]

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JRPG Video Games (Japanese Role-Playing Games)

Hot Games of 2013: Shin Megami Tensei IV

Another 3DS game worth looking forward to is the special edition release of Atlus’ classic Shin Megami Tensei IV. If you’re a Japanophile or a fan of angsty anime and manga, then Shin Megami Tensei IV’s story will likely hook you in and its solid Japanese RPG game play will keep you coming back for […]

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