News 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

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

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

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

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
Producer Yoshinori Kitase shares Final Fantasy X, X-2 development challenges and choices in new blog
Producer Yoshinori Kitase shares Final Fantasy X, X-2 development challenges and choices in new blog

Adding an overworld map would've been too expensive, and FFX changed substantially along the way.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 06 January, 2022

Shenhe makes her Genshin Impact debut in two icy trailers
Shenhe makes her Genshin Impact debut in two icy trailers

Chongyun shares the spotlight with Teyvat's new five-star hero in her demo trailer.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 04 January, 2022

Mass Effect Legendary Edition heads to Xbox Game Pass this week
Mass Effect Legendary Edition heads to Xbox Game Pass this week

After 2021's leak, Microsoft finally confirms Shepard is on the way.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 04 January, 2022

Final Fantasy VII Remake fan video restores classic PS1 camera angles
Final Fantasy VII Remake fan video restores classic PS1 camera angles

The concept footage aims to inspire FVIIR's modding community.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 04 January, 2022

FFXIV Endwalker Patch 6.05 notes reveal new battle adjustments, treasure maps, and housing items
FFXIV Endwalker Patch 6.05 notes reveal new battle adjustments, treasure maps, and housing items

Plus additional MGP rewards and Pandaemonium Savage.

news by Andrea Kasparian on 04 January, 2022

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