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TGBB: (No) Hope for the Future
TGBB: (No) Hope for the Future
TGBB: (No) Hope for the Future
No one really knows what the future holds, but for generations, science fiction authors the world over have been trying to give their own interpretations. While every single vision of what the future holds comes from a different mind, there are many similarities that are easy to spot. One of the biggest is the dystopian ideal, where the future isn't what we bargained for, and in fact, is quite a bit more horrible and oppressive than the world we currently live in. That's doubly true for video games, where the likes of Remember Me have shown a glimpse of a world that's beautifully depressing.
Video Game Reboots and Remakes: What (Not) to Do
Video Game Reboots and Remakes: What (Not) to Do
Video Game Reboots and Remakes: What (Not) to Do
Reboots and remakes have become dirty words around Hollywood; phrases to denote soulless cash-ins from bloated producers looking to mine a buck off of our collective nostalgia. The video game industry isn't immune to the lucrative lure of similar projects, which is why we've seen so many revivals of long-forgotten projects as of late. While Hollywood seems mostly content to regurgitate homogenized versions of our favorite franchises, video game remakes and reboots are a much more mixed bag. Some are resounding successes, tapping into what was great about the original while finding something new, and others are... well, not.
The History of Final Fantasy 2 and 3
The History of Final Fantasy 2 and 3
The History of Final Fantasy 2 and 3
After going the distance and fleshing out the history of Square and the rocky start to the first Final Fantasy title, it's time that we move with the face of the role-playing genre. Today, we're going to elaborate on the history, development and legacy of both Final Fantasy II and III. Keep an eye out for the birth of the chocobo, moogles, the introduction to your favorite summons and the first in
The History of Final Fantasy: Part 1
The History of Final Fantasy: Part 1
The History of Final Fantasy: Part 1
Having the likes of Mario, Zelda, Mega Man and the numerous other figureheads of gaming to choose from, we felt that Final Fantasy was the perfect place for us to start our history series. Just as Mario can be considered the face of platforming (and of gaming in general), Final Fantasy is widely regarded as the benchmark of the role-playing genre. But before all the Materia, Eidolons, Chocobos, Mo

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