Square Enix has announced that Final Fantasy IX is heading to both PC and mobile devices, first to Japan in 2016, other markets at a later date. The game will receive a graphics upgrade, new achievements, an auto-save feature, new features and something called “high-speed mode”.
General: The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Review – Charming in its Antiquity
In many ways, Trails of Cold Steel’s JRPG trappings and gameplay struggle to remain relevant in an evolving genre. Yet, paradoxically, it’s the game’s conventional approach that makes it appealing, a reminder of the formula that has made JRPGs so popular, with several ease-of-use additions here and there to make it more accessible in the contemporary milieu. If you’re looking for something new to play on your Vita or PS3, you’d be hard-pressed to do better.
Armored Warfare: Looking Back in Gratitude & a Peek into the Future
My.com Senior Producer Joshua Morris has posted an end of the year letter for Armored Warfare, a game that entered its open beta phase of development about two months ago. In the letter, Morris thanks players for their incredible amount of feedback that has seen AW undergo some big changes already with more promised for 2016.
General: On the Table – Star Wars Force and Destiny
This month Rob returns with an On the Table that is topical to pop culture. Star Wars is back in theaters so he took a look at the newest core rule book to Fantasy Flight Games pen and paper Star Wars RPG.
General: That’s Not an RPG! 2016 Edition
It’s a new year and that means it’s time to return again to a question we first posed last year: What exactly makes an RPG? As different genres appropriate more staples of the roleplaying genre, the waters continue to get muddier and muddier. Is Fallout 4 an RPG, for example? How about Destiny? Let’s break down exactly what makes an RPG in 2016.
General: Guardians of Divinity Set to Launch CBT on January 5th
Looking for a new adventure in browser-based MMO gameplay? If so, look no further than MMOARPG Guardians of Divinity that is scheduled to begin closed beta testing on January 5th. Players will take on aspects of gods straight out of worldwide mythology in order to return to the heavens.
General: 2016 – The Year of Nintendo?
As sand slips through the hour glass these are the days of our…. Rob talks about what he is looking forward to in 2016.
Elder Scrolls Online: My 2016 Wishlist for Tamriel
Elder Scrolls Online is one of my personal current favorite MMOs. Zenimax Online may not be perfect, but they sure do deliver great content and seem ready and willing to listen to their players. 2015 had some fantastic updates and DLC, but 2016 could be even greater. In this week’s column, I’m going to list out some hopes and dreams about what to expect from ESO in 2016.
Albion Online: ‘Not Free to Play at Launch’, CBT Through August 1, 2016
In a new post on the Albion Online forums, the team has written about the road to release. Of particular note is the announcement that AO will not be free to play on release as developing the game for F2P would increase significantly. In addition, closed beta testing will extend through August 1, 2016.
Firefall: Red 5 Announces All Employees Have Been ‘Paid in Full’
VentureBeat.com has obtained a statement from Red 5 that says that all employees have been paid what they are owed. The statement does not indicate if they were paid on the date expected j(December 24th) or, as we reported this morning, earlier today. Regardless, it is good to hear that employees have been paid.