I’ve been a part of the Nintendo community for quite some time now, but I can’t recall a single event that united Nintendo fans more effectively than a good, old-fashioned Super Smash Bros. character reveal. The anticipation, the speculation, and, of course, the moment of the reveal – watching these…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
A new season begins in Pokémon GO which means a new season of Pokémon debuts. For the Season of Timeless Travels, the first event will be a simple Raid Day shindig. As for who’s featured, this is where the Season of Timeless Travels begins to introduce more Pokémon from the…
This is the third part of our Octopath Traveler review. Read the previous two parts for contextualization and thoughts on other parts of the game: Octopath Traveler review-in-progress, Part 1: A breath of fresh, nostalgic air Octopath Traveler review, Part 2: The path is yours When it comes to long…
Hello, and welcome back to our review of Octopath Traveler! Last time we covered the beginning of the game and the ground level of its various mechanics, including story, gameplay, and aesthetic. This time we’ll be diving in a bit more deep into the various aspects, and exploring the little…
In my view, JRPGs post-2000s or so can go about three directions: throwback, anime, or something new. In fact, sometimes they’re a combination of those things. (Xenoblade Chronicles 2, until now undoubtedly the big name among Switch games in the genre, is all three at once, somehow.) While the derision…
Despite being a follow up to 2018’s Octopath Traveler, Octopath Traveler II is an entirely standalone experience. The new title features a brand new setting, eight new stories, and eight new travelers to experience those stories with. A lot of the bones are the same here – the eight new…
A milestone has been reached upon the path of sales – Octopath Traveler II has sold one million copies. The milestone was announced on Twitter with commemorative art of Osvald, Ochette, and Throné: 『#オクトパストラベラーII』の世界出荷＋DL本数が100万本を突破しました！本当にありがとうございます！ 記念イラストはアートチームの漆原さんより、とあるパーティチャットをイメージしたものです。 今後とも『オクトパストラベラー』シリーズをどうぞよろしくお願い致します！#オクトラ２ pic.twitter.com/o78VPgKZkN — オクトパストラベラーII公式 (OCTOPATH TRAVELER II) (@OCTOPATH_PR) June 7, 2023 This cuts…
Update (2/23/23): And we’re back with one last countdown tweet! Today’s illustration was created by Mr. Urushibara and features two characters this time, Tressa from the first OT game and the merchant Partitio from OT2. We’re just one day away from the release of Octopath Traveler II! Stay tuned for…
Octopath Traveler made a strong impression back when it was first released, introducing the HD-2D style that Square Enix has now made a trademark. Featuring an ensemble cast and plenty of retro sensibilities, it’s only grown in popularity since — enough to secure itself a sequel! While the first game…
In modern times, year five of a console’s lifespan is usually around the time things start winding down, to get prepared for year six or seven when the successor officially debuts. The Wii released in 2006, and by 2011 it was winding down with only the occasional blockbuster release. The…
Octopath Traveler was an inventive, experimental game when it released in 2018, but one of the most striking things about it was the now iconic “HD-2D” artstyle it pioneered, which has since been applied to this year’s Triangle Strategy and Live A Live remake. Now, with the sequel on the…
Square Enix’s Team Asano has been on a roll this year. First back in March they release the generally liked tactics RPG Triangle Strategy, and back in July they released the excellent and renowned remake of 1994’s Live A Live. Apparently, even that level was not enough for the team…
Have you been venturing across the continent of Norzelia with Serenoa and Frederica over the last few weeks wondering how Square Enix and Artdink crafted such a gorgeous world to explore? Leave it to Digital Foundry to, of course, provide everything you want to know about the technical specifications of…
Bravely Default II has been available for a few weeks now, but I still find myself focusing on Project Triangle Strategy’s demo. Say what you will about the amount of time it got last Nintendo Direct, those sprites are gorgeous and it at once feels new and familiar. Of course,…
