Tag Archives: PS2

The PS4 Needs Backwards Compatibility

Before we get started, let me be clear that I like my Playstation 4.  The controller is a marked improvement over the previous three iterations of the Dualshock design, it’s compact and quiet compared to the Xbox One, and while

Berserk – 2016 anime review

Berserk… It’s a long running series, the manga appears to be entering the end game, the first season of its 2016 series just ended, there is a new PS4 game coming out soon! So, now seems like a good time

The Big Book Of Controversies – Chapter II

Nintendo v. Sony 1991 As early as 1986, Nintendo had been toying with the idea of introducing disc-based technologies into their consoles. But with the current hardware available to them, these rewritable magnetic discs could be easily wiped out and

Nostalgia Fever: Growlanser: Heritage of War

I have a special love for the fantasy genre. The magical spells, the range of mythical creatures, the plots of world saving proportion, the works. Naturally this extends to fantasy games like Final Fantasy or the Tales series, but I

Nostalgia Fever: Dragon Quest VIII Journey of the Cursed King

I’ve been a bit of a fan for Level-5 since Dark Cloud 2. They have a distinct style of game art that is apparent in what they work on. They’re a company I always keep an eye out for, like

Nostalgia Fever: Dark Cloud

Last week I talked about a game that has so much stuff to do its easy to lose track of time. But Dark Cloud 2 didn’t become successful on its own, hence the name (its original title over in Japan

Nostalgia Fever: Dark Cloud 2

Years ago, I really enjoyed playing Dark Cloud 2. When I was young, I watched my brother play the original Dark Cloud from start to finish, trying hard not to make too much noise and bother him as I watched.

Nostalgia Fever – Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana

Today I’ll talk about another PS2 game I personally enjoyed in my younger days, which is called Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana. It’s a unique game series that emphasizes on creating items to further your quest through the use of spirits

Nostalgia Fever: Wild Arms 3

The fated meeting of four strangers.

Nostalgia: noun, “a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.” That’s how I feel about older game systems these days. I’m still fond of my Nintendo DS, as well