It has been Square Enix's goal for years: Get as many Western gamers interested in their products as possible. It's why they snagged Eidos and why so many titles they publish today are of great interest to the Western crowd.…
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It has been Square Enix's goal for years: Get as many Western gamers interested in their products as possible. It's why they snagged Eidos and why so many titles they publish today are of great interest to the Western crowd.…
First, give credit where it's due: This article by Sean Halliday inspired this piece, and reminded me of one irrefutable fact: Lost Odyssey was not only one of the greatest JRPGs ever made, it also stands tall as an example…
While Japanese gaming tastes have shifted in recent years, they still have an affinity for certain genres that have fallen off in other regions. And you might be surprised at what ranks atop the "Most Popular JRPG" list for gamers…
Remember Dragon Quest VIII ? JRPG lovers kinda love that game. It came out during a time when JRPGs were just starting to decline, in my estimation. The golden era was between the SNES and original PlayStation days (with a…
There's no denying the declining popularity of the niche sub-genre. Sad but true. Contrary to popular opinion, there's more than one reason for that decline. The industry's priorities have shifted, the Western markets have started to dominate, and the amount…
It's not that JRPGs are dead. Some could argue that they're dying, but given the loyal albeit niche followers, the sub-genre probably (hopefully) won't disappear entirely. However, the days of big-budget JRPGs may be gone. I just can't conceive of…
