Tag: Rebirth
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My Hottest Gaming Takes of 2024 (So Far)
I have a complicated relationship with “hot takes.” The internet is inundated with hot takes for pretty much any entertainment medium, as it is a very easy way to get attention. In a crowded media landscape, pissing people off or being extremely contrarian is a quick way to stand out. Sports talk, in particular, is…
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Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth Review- It’s Not Perfect, But It’s Perfect
For any game reviewer, the decision to give out a perfect score is one of the toughest choices out there. Every game has flaws, even your favorite of all time. What is the line when those flaws are just completely swallowed up by everything else that you liked? It’s impossible to break down in a…
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My Top 25 Moments From Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth
(This should be obvious, but this list contains massive spoilers) I’m a big “moments” guy. I love to look back on the best moments from a year in video games and rank them, and think about them. It is one of my favorite lists to make each year (you can see my 2023 list here!)…
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Traditional MP Battle Systems Need to Die
If you grew up with SNES and Playstation RPGs like me, it was an era where you knew exactly what to expect heading into almost any game in the genre. When it came to combat, which was almost always turn-based, you would have basic attacks, and then special attacks and magic. The special attacks and…
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Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth Has Made Me a Photo Mode Convert
As games have gotten better and better looking, video games have leaned into digital photography. Almost every big release has a photo mode now, and Xbox and Playstation consoles are set up to allow you to easily access and share any photo you take. For years, I’ve been a bit of a grinch on this.…
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Way Too Early Thoughts on Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth (Spoiler-Free)
Including the demo, I have now put about six hours into FF7: Rebirth. This was my #2 most anticipated game of 2024. Early on, I’d say I may have even underrated how hyped I should have been for this game. Here are some quick takes and a bit of advice from my early hours with…
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