Opinion Pieces

This article will contain ending spoilers for Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition and Xenoblade Chronicles 2. There will be no mentions of Xenoblade Chronicles X as it has only a loose connection to the series. Though it was merely about two minutes long, the announcement trailer for Xenoblade Chronicles 3 was a lot…

(A little PSA here, this article was written about a year ago. While my points still stand and this is just an opinion piece, a lot of what was talked about here was big or relevant at the time, and I regret not putting it out sooner.) I myself am…

Back in September of 2019, Nintendo ended one of their Direct showcases with a big reveal of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch. This is a remake of the amazing role-playing game that released on the Nintendo Wii ten years ago. The company did not say much about…

To a longtime Xenoblade Chronicles fan, the fact that Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is something that actually exists is nothing short of a miracle. Developed by Monolith Soft, this amazing role-playing game originally released on the Nintendo Wii in 2010 is finally getting a proper remake on the Nintendo Switch.…

Xenoblade Chronicles was an impactful game for many who have played it. As the first game in Monolith Software’s RPG series of the same name, it established addictive gameplay and several themes that would carry into its successors. It remains my personal favorite Xenoblade game mainly for its setting and…

It has been two years since Splatoon 2 released on the Nintendo Switch. In this game, players control Inklings (or Octolings) and splatter the environment with ink to fight battles. The game was frequently supported with updates that added more weapons, gear, and balance adjustments. There was even paid DLC…

When it come to The Legend of Zelda series and just about any Nintendo franchise, the game developers always prioritize gameplay over story. In the case of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the focus was to be a truly open world experience. As is the tradition when…

For starters, keep your wallet pocketed. This title is not worth the effort, which is a shame since its intent could’ve been an effective story. The open-world, action, RPG takes a harsh look at the philosophies of growing up; it presents a gritty contrast between a child’s and an adult’s…

Octopath Traveler is a vast and powerful game that is packed full with insightful acts of character throughout the plot. As Spring comes into bloom and the prequel well underway, I found it most appropriate to share some influential quotes that can be found in the adventures of this game.…

Welcome to my favorites list! I am excited to share with you my most notable gaming experiences for the year. I hope you find a game you’d like to try or simply enjoy my point of view on titles you already know. Let’s get started! 1) Octopath Traveler: This is…