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FINAL FANTASY TACTICS – The Ivalice Chronicles – Launch Trailer

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is now available on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Check out the launch trailer for the game below. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles is now available on Switch and Switch 2, along with other consoles and PC. The game includes the classic version and the new Ivalice version. The launch trailer is pretty epic! I love that final line “…I will lay you low!” WOW. Hearing voice acting with this game is thrilling.…

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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Classic Returns Tomorrow

Back in 1998, a game called Final Fantasy Tactics came to the PlayStation 1. The game was different from other Final Fantasy games: it was a tactical strategy game instead of a turn-based rpg like the rest. It went on to become a true classic and spawned two sequels. And tomorrow it returns as Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles! Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles comes out tomorrow, September 30th, 2025 for modern consoles and PC. There are two…

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Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure Demo Impressions

I spent some time with the PC demo of Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure and came away with a measured curiosity. The world blends volcanic wastelands with rusted steam machinery and repurposed dinosaur skeletons, creating an atmosphere that’s rugged without feeling overbuilt. Combat plays out in a turn-based rhythm that feels deliberate but not slow. The Hunter’s steam-rifle can bounce shots off armored foes, and the Engineer deploys clockwork turrets that chip away at enemy health over time. Exploration leans into…

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More Thoughts From Me Special Edition: An Okay Direct Saved by Square Enix

A Nintendo Direct aired today and it was okay. It had some good moments, but it wasn’t until the very end that there was any big surprise. Let’s talk about today’s Nintendo Direct! Today’s Nintendo Direct just aired and….it was okay. There are going to be a lot of people who say today’s Direct sucked. I can understand why. I don’t think it totally sucked. I really liked how it started with a new Monster Hunter Stories, because I enjoy…

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Nintendo Direct Announced for 7.31.25

Nintendo has announced a Direct for tomorrow, July 31st, 2025. We have the details so far below! A Nintendo Direct Partner showcase has been announced for tomorrow, July 31st, 2025 at 8 am central. The Direct will be 25 minutes long and focus on information from Nintendo’s third party publishing partners. Both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 games will be shown. And thats all we know so far! What third party publishers could we see? Well, its very likely…

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More Thoughts From Me: Back to Ivalice

On the PlayStation 1, a Final Fantasy game came out that was totally different from what we’d seen before. Final Fantasy Tactics took a turn-based strategy rpg approach and became a true classic. And this year, that game returns with The Ivalice Chronicles. Back in the PlayStation 1 days, I played a game called Final Fantasy 7. Thats the game that hooked me on rpgs. After that, I had to play every rpg and especially every Final Fantasy I could…

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Starlight Legacy Review

If you’re looking for a new rpg to play with a old school turn-based rpg vibe, then we may have a game for you. Starlight Legacy is out for the Nintendo Switch today. How is it? Here’s our review! Starlight Legacy is a turn-based rpg that is inspired by the classics. Its story starts with the main character being dragged along by his best friend to go see the king. From there, they get pulled into a world saving quest.…

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More Thoughts From Me: Back to Final Fantasy 6

Last time, I talked about how I’ve been struggling with my enjoyment of gaming lately. I’ve mostly been playing cozy simulation games. That said, I did start playing Final Fantasy 6 Pixel Remaster recently and I’ve been enjoying that. Let’s talk about my history with Final Fantasy 6 and why this game is yet another cozy game for me. I wasn’t an rpg fan during the SNES days. I was a teen then and I liked beat ’em ups like…

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Clair Obscur Expedition 33 First Thoughts

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 came out today on Game Pass. I got up really early this morning and started playing it. I haven’t wanted to stop but felt like I needed to write about the game. Here are my first thoughts on Clair Obscur Expedition 33. Clair Obscur Expedition 33 came out today on Game Pass. I’ve been playing it a lot this morning. What do I think of the game so far? In Clair Obscur Expedition 33, a turn-based…

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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Gustave Character Trailer

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is coming out later next month, April, and we’re starting to see more and more footage of it. The following is the first in a weekly series of character trailers for the game. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 comes out on April 24th, 2025 for Xbox Series S/X (Game Pass), PS5, and PC. The game is a turn-based rpg by French developer Sandfall Interactive. It will be available Day One on Game Pass. In the first of…

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