Articles by Alex Donaldson
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion retains much of what made the original game great - including satisfyingly breakable RPG systems.
feature by Alex Donaldson on 06 December, 2022
As Lost Odyssey hits 15 years of age, it's time to face up to the fact that it's a real classic of the genre.
feature by Alex Donaldson on 06 December, 2022
Version 1.1.0 brings some bug fixes - and Nintendo says sorry.
news by Alex Donaldson on 01 December, 2022
What's the best Final Fantasy? We're looking to find out what you all think.
news by Alex Donaldson on 22 November, 2022
If you've ever wanted to blast terrorists while fighting alongside Grimoire Weiss, here's your chance.
news by Alex Donaldson on 15 November, 2022
FF14 successes continue, but despite a bevvy of games, Square Enix still suffers flat sales.
news by Alex Donaldson and Adam Vitale on 08 November, 2022
A tiny glimpse at concept art revealing some of the world of the far-off Mass Effect sequel.
news by Alex Donaldson on 07 November, 2022
Just how PS5 exclusive is Final Fantasy XVI? Well, six months' worth, at least.
news by Alex Donaldson on 07 November, 2022
Naoki Yoshida explains why you might not see all of humanity's diversity represented in the world of FF16.
news by Alex Donaldson on 04 November, 2022
FF16's developers are planning to reveal the release date later this year, according to a new interview.
news by Alex Donaldson on 04 November, 2022
Why not head on a new adventure with Noctis before FF16 arrives? Well, we can think of a few reasons...
feature by Alex Donaldson on 28 October, 2022
The latest Elden Ring Patch, 1.07.1, is bringing some minor hotfixes and changes.
news by Alex Donaldson on 25 October, 2022
If you’re typically a player of Western-developed RPGs without much experience in the Japanese-made side of the genre, Persona 5 Royal on Game Pass could be a perfect starting point.
feature by Alex Donaldson on 21 October, 2022
Japanese trademarks give a glimpse at probable upcoming Square Enix projects.
news by Alex Donaldson on 21 October, 2022
Ten new images of FF16 to tide you over, featuring battles, characters, and more.
news by Alex Donaldson on 20 October, 2022
The latest FF16 trailer is here, and it's a big story lore drop with information on crystals, nations, and a darkness encroaching on the land of Valisthea.
news by Alex Donaldson on 20 October, 2022
A third franchise will join The Witcher and Cyberpunk as the pillars of one of gaming's biggest RPG developers.
news by Alex Donaldson on 04 October, 2022
The dark future of Cyberpunk 2077 will continue in a sequel - which will be developed in North America.
news by Alex Donaldson on 04 October, 2022
A deep look at the impressive career of FF16's creative director and scenario writer, Kazutoyo Maehiro.
feature by Alex Donaldson on 21 August, 2022
As Golden Sun ticks a little older still, we consider how Nintendo's recent RPG renaissance could revive the series.
feature by Alex Donaldson on 01 August, 2022
The truth about Nier's secret door and hidden church are finally revealed
news by Alex Donaldson on 29 July, 2022
There's a new Nier secret in town. The question is, who's trolling now? Yoko Taro, or modders?
news by Alex Donaldson on 25 July, 2022
Ichiban is back, but the afro isn't in these first few images.
news by Alex Donaldson on 19 July, 2022
FF7 Remake continues, and the trailer for the sequel makes clear what we're getting - and it's no straightforward remake.
feature by Alex Donaldson on 17 June, 2022
Expect three parts to this retelling of the FF7 saga, the game's producer confirms.
news by Alex Donaldson on 16 June, 2022