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Retro Review: Baten Kaitos – The Forgotten Fantasy That Soared
This Baten Kaitos retro review revisits one of the most ambitious JRPGs on the GameCube — a fantasy card battler that soared above the clouds and dared to be different. Developed by Monolith Soft and tri-Crescendo, this 2003 title delivered a soaring sky-world filled with rich lore, complex characters, and a battle system unlike anything […]
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Why the Suikoden Remaster’s Success Could Influence Future JRPG Revivals
The Suikoden remaster JRPG revival is real — and it’s gaining momentum. Suikoden I & II HD Remaster’s commercial success has sent a message: classic JRPGs still matter. And it may be the signal dormant franchises have been waiting for. Released under the title Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars, the remaster brought together two […]
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The Game Key Card Debate: Why It’s Frustrating Fans and Retailers
Nintendo’s Switch 2 game key cards were meant to be a hybrid solution — but they’re landing in the worst of both worlds. They look like boxed games. They take up shelf space like boxed games. But inside? Just a printed download code. No cartridge, no resale value, and no real satisfaction. As Switch 2 […]
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Could Be Coming to Nintendo Switch
Focus Entertainment may be eyeing the Nintendo Switch 2 for its upcoming fantasy RPG, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, according to early developer comments following the game’s stunning reveal trailer at Summer Game Fest. While not officially confirmed, developers behind the title have expressed public interest in bringing the game to Nintendo’s next-generation system. In an […]
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Nintendo Reconfirms Release Windows for Major Switch 2 Titles
Switch 2 release windows are becoming clearer as Nintendo begins to lock in its first-year roadmap. In an official update shared via press and internal dev reports, the company has now reaffirmed timing for some of the biggest titles launching across 2025. While a few fan-favorite games are still listed as “TBA,” the ones […]
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Bravely Default: Flying Fairy Changed How I See JRPGs Forever
I didn’t expect a Nintendo 3DS game to become one of my most cherished JRPG experiences. But Bravely Default: Flying Fairy isn’t just another fantasy tale with turn-based battles and crystal-themed stakes. It’s a game that whispered, “What if?”—and then kept whispering long after the credits rolled. Before the HD remaster, before the franchise […]
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