Articles by Andrea Kasparian

Some original Chrono Cross data may be lost to time (or data migration)
Some original Chrono Cross data may be lost to time (or data migration)

Original producer Hiromichi Tanaka explains data preservation woes and his favorite Chrono projects.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 07 April, 2022

This Mass Effect GBA demake takes cues from Advance Wars
This Mass Effect GBA demake takes cues from Advance Wars

The GBA reimagining from 64 Bits leaves Ashley behind on Virmire again, but in sprite form.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 31 March, 2022

Rune Factory 5 Interview:  The Localization Team on Fuuka, their process, and big achievements
Rune Factory 5 Interview: The Localization Team on Fuuka, their process, and big achievements

Lori Snyder and John Wheeler share stories from RF5's localization, including proud moments and what a day in localization looks like.

feature by Andrea Kasparian and Paige Chamberlain on 31 March, 2022

Rune Factory 5 Interview: Director Shiro Maekawa on romance, influences, and hopes for the series
Rune Factory 5 Interview: Director Shiro Maekawa on romance, influences, and hopes for the series

On the heels of RF5's launch, we learn a little from Maekawa on the dev team's romance hopefuls and design inspirations.

interview by Andrea Kasparian and Paige Chamberlain on 31 March, 2022

The Outbound Ghost haunts consoles and Steam later this year
The Outbound Ghost haunts consoles and Steam later this year

After a successful 2021 Kickstarter, The Outbound Ghost brings its Paper Mario-like aesthetic to major platforms in Q4 2022.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 24 March, 2022

Rune Factory 5 Review
Rune Factory 5 Review

Rune Factory 5 is an endlessly charming, technically messy farm-life RPG that will delight series fans for a while.

review by Andrea Kasparian on 22 March, 2022

Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster's HD-2D opera scene had dedicated "opera-specific development team"
Final Fantasy VI Pixel Remaster's HD-2D opera scene had dedicated "opera-specific development team"

A new interview with Nobuo Uematsu and Hidenori Miyanaga explains how much work went into creating the new FFVI opera scene with HD-2D graphics and added vocals.

news by Andrea Kasparian and Kite Stenbuck on 17 March, 2022

Stray Gods, The Iron Oath, Coral Island, and more revealed as part of Humble Games' release roadmap
Stray Gods, The Iron Oath, Coral Island, and more revealed as part of Humble Games' release roadmap

Humble Bundle's publishing arm announces plans for several indie RPGs, including one from Dragon Age lead writer David Gaider.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 17 March, 2022

The DioField Chronicle is the next tactical RPG from Square Enix
The DioField Chronicle is the next tactical RPG from Square Enix

Square's new strategy game has a team of Game of Thrones composers and Final Fantasy veterans.

news by Andrea Kasparian and Adam Vitale on 09 March, 2022

Square Enix reveals Valkyrie Elysium, launching in 2022 on PS4, PS5, PC
Square Enix reveals Valkyrie Elysium, launching in 2022 on PS4, PS5, PC

The Valkyrie Profile series continues after more than a decade since its last console release.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 09 March, 2022

Final Stranger of Paradise demo out today on PlayStation and Xbox Series
Final Stranger of Paradise demo out today on PlayStation and Xbox Series

The Stranger of Paradise demo takes Jack and his party out one more time before it launches on March 18.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 09 March, 2022

FFXIV Moogle Treasure Trove and Little Ladies' Day events begin next week
FFXIV Moogle Treasure Trove and Little Ladies' Day events begin next week

This month's limited FFXIV festivities bring tons of glam, a tiny crown, MGP tickets, and an event shop full of other collectibles.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 07 March, 2022

Square Enix trademarks Valkyrie Elysium in Canada, Europe, and Australia
Square Enix trademarks Valkyrie Elysium in Canada, Europe, and Australia

Valkyrie Elysium's first trademark in Japan was filed last year in September, and Square Enix has since added to that list.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 03 March, 2022

Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin's levels are based on other classic FFs - here's which
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin's levels are based on other classic FFs - here's which

A Mako Reactor, Figaro Castle, Raithwell's Tomb, and more - we connect the dots between FF Origin's stages and what FF they represent.

feature by Alex Donaldson and Andrea Kasparian on 01 March, 2022

Final Fantasy XIV producer outlines MMO's decade-long plan
Final Fantasy XIV producer outlines MMO's decade-long plan

FFXIV is improving its singleplayer experience, updating old graphics, and preparing for ten more years.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 22 February, 2022

Baldur's Gate 3 update brings Barbarian class, upgraded cinematics, and UI Overhaul to Steam today
Baldur's Gate 3 update brings Barbarian class, upgraded cinematics, and UI Overhaul to Steam today

Larian expects Baldur's Gate 3 will shed its Early Access status in 2023.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 15 February, 2022

Cyberpunk 2077's next-gen update is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Cyberpunk 2077's next-gen update is available now on PS5, Xbox Series X/S

Graphic improvements, ray tracing, 4K, and faster loading times are among today's Cyberpunk updates.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 15 February, 2022

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 launches in September for Nintendo Switch; character art and story ties revealed
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 launches in September for Nintendo Switch; character art and story ties revealed

Monolith Soft's next game will tie the first two Xenoblade Chronicle stories together.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 10 February, 2022

Mother and Earthbound join Nintendo Switch Online library today
Mother and Earthbound join Nintendo Switch Online library today

The Mother series releases the first two games again in the West.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 09 February, 2022

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes brings Three Houses cast to Switch on June 24
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes brings Three Houses cast to Switch on June 24

Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude are all back for the hack-and-slash.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 09 February, 2022

Ghostwire: Tokyo weaves delightfully stylish combat with a haunting vision of its modern cityscape
Ghostwire: Tokyo weaves delightfully stylish combat with a haunting vision of its modern cityscape

Akito's Ethereal Weaving oozes charm and elegance in a way that stands out over its other action-focused peers.

preview by Andrea Kasparian on 04 February, 2022

Upcoming FFXIV Live Letter "looks into the next 10 years" on February 18
Upcoming FFXIV Live Letter "looks into the next 10 years" on February 18

Give me another ten years of sobbing with the Scions.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 31 January, 2022

FFXIV 6.08 patch resumes digital sales, opens new Oceania data center
FFXIV 6.08 patch resumes digital sales, opens new Oceania data center

FFXIV also treats Dancer, Black Mage, and other DPS to potency bumps.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 25 January, 2022

Former Dragon Age boss Mark Darrah explains what "BioWare Magic" really means
Former Dragon Age boss Mark Darrah explains what "BioWare Magic" really means

It's crunch and bad practices, not magic.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 19 January, 2022

FFXIV Oceania data server opens January 25, Square Enix plans expansions for all regions
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