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The JRPG Players Guide to Handheld Game Consoles, Part 1: The New Toys
This guide explores handheld gaming options for JRPG players, focusing on modern devices like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch, as well as budget-friendly retro handhelds from companies like Retroid and Anbernic. It discusses how to choose a device based on desired games, portability needs, and budget, highlighting specific JRPGs that perform well on different platforms.
Tales of series lead apologizes for the long wait as the JRPG series approaches its largest gulf between mainline…
Yusuke Tomizawa, the lead for Bandai Namco's Tales series, has apologized for the extended wait for a new mainline entry. He cited increasing development times and the need for new games to meet high expectations as reasons for the delay. Tomizawa also mentioned the ongoing remaster project as a way to help players engage with older titles.
Japanese gamers reveal their favourite games and the answers might surprise you
A survey by Japanese magazine Famitsu revealed that RPGs dominate the preferences of Japanese gamers, with series like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy being highly influential and desired. Nintendo was named the nation's favorite developer, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was a top pick for recommendations and replaying. The survey highlights a significant difference in gaming tastes compared to Western markets, with a strong emphasis on adventure and anime-style games in Japan.
Japanese gamers vote on most influential game and series, favorite character, favorite developer, more
Famitsu magazine's 40th-anniversary survey of over 5,000 Japanese gamers revealed Nintendo as the favorite developer and Mario as the favorite character. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was highly recommended, while Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series dominated influence and sequel requests. Masahiro Sakurai was named favorite creator.
Japanese gamers reveal the top 10 JRPGs that make them cry the most
A survey of 4,700 Japanese gamers revealed the top 10 JRPGs most likely to evoke tears, with Final Fantasy 10 topping the list. The ranking predominantly features games from the 2000s, including titles like Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7, Persona 3, and several other Final Fantasy entries, highlighting the series' enduring emotional impact.
Tales of Series 30th Anniversary Interview Reflects on Themes, Designs, Concepts
In a 30th-anniversary interview for the Tales series, Yoshito Higuchi and Kenji Anabuki, joined by Reina Scully, reflected on the franchise's themes and designs. They discussed specific titles like Tales of Xillia, Tales of the Abyss, and Tales of Vesperia, and shared insights into their design process, including testing new titles by recreating characters from previous games.