Not so Final Fantasy – Final Fantasy XV: a Game of Two Halves
Not so Final Fantasy is a tri-weekly column dedicated to all things Final Fantasy; from specific aspects of specific titles, to the universal features that...
Author : John Websell
‘The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit’: An Overview
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit isn’t a video game in the traditional sense. That’s not intended as a pointed criticism of sedentary, choose-your-own-adventure-style titles...
Not so Final Fantasy – Celebrating the Series’ Best Music (Part 2)
Not so Final Fantasy is a tri-weekly column dedicated to all things Final Fantasy; from specific aspects of specific titles, to the universal features that...
Not so Final Fantasy – Celebrating the Series’ Best Music (Part 1)
Not so Final Fantasy is a tri-weekly column dedicated to all things Final Fantasy; from specific aspects of specific titles, to the universal features that...
Will ‘H1Z1’ Find a Home on PS4?
The H1Z1 open beta has been going for over a week now and, after some initial server problems that left countless thousands of players stuck...
Can We All Just Agree to Call a Zombie, a Zombie From Now On?
Enter the word ‘Zombie’ on Wikipedia – the university student’s best friend; infallible fount of knowledge for humankind in the 21st century – and this...
Not so Final Fantasy – Kefka vs. Sephiroth
Not so Final Fantasy is a tri-weekly column dedicated to all things Final Fantasy; from specific aspects of specific titles, to the universal features that...
‘Dark Souls: Remastered’ – A Mouth-Watering Prospect for Newbies
Okay, so I have a confession to make right off the bat: I’m not a total Dark Souls newbie. A couple years back, I picked...
‘Not so Final Fantasy’ – Unpacking ‘FFVIII’s’ Most Fascinating Fan Theory
Not so Final Fantasy is a tri-weekly column dedicated to all things Final Fantasy; from specific aspects of specific titles, to the universal features that...
12-Months Later and I’ve Finally Finished ‘The Witness’
You know you’re in the presence of gaming greatness if, even after a year of painstakingly slow progress, you’re still utterly enamoured with a game...
Best of ‘Far Cry 5’ (Part 1): Five Greatest Attractions on The Henbane River
Far Cry 5 is without a doubt one of our favorite games of 2018 so far. We've published a raving review as well as a...
Ranking ‘Far Cry 5’s Guns for Hire from Worst to Best
While multiplayer has featured, in one form or another, in every one of Ubisoft’s blood-drenched, open-world freedom-fighter-sims, Far Cry 5 is the first to incorporate a...
‘A Way Out’: A Unique Co-Op Experience That Falls Frustratingly Flat
Playable only in co-op, A Way Out is certainly one of 2018's most intriguing titles. But does it live up to the pre-release hype? Check...
Not so Final Fantasy – ‘FFXI’ and the Series’ First Foray into MMO Territory
Not so Final Fantasy is a tri-weekly column dedicated to all things Final Fantasy; from specific aspects of specific titles, to the universal features that...
What Makes ‘Far Cry 3’s Vaas Such a Compelling Character?
Please note, this article includes spoilers for Far Cry 3’s story and main characters Few characters in modern gaming have embedded themselves in the minds of...
Not so Final Fantasy – The Top 5 ‘FF’ Mini-Games
Not so Final Fantasy is a tri-weekly column dedicated to all things Final Fantasy; from specific aspects of specific titles, to the universal features that...
‘A Way Out’ Preview – A Potentially Revolutionary Co-Op Experience
Of all the games featured at E3 2017, A Way Out probably piqued my interest more than any other title. I appreciate that’s quite a bold...
Not so Final Fantasy – ‘FFX-2’: A Not So Surprising Hit
Not so Final Fantasy is a tri-weekly column dedicated to all things Final Fantasy; from specific aspects of specific titles, to the universal features that...
Games that Changed Our Lives: ‘Life is Strange’ Teaches Us It’s Okay to Cry
Given the nature of this article, please be aware, there are some rather significant spoilers ahead. I first played Life is Strange in the autumn...
5 Historical Periods That Would Be Perfect for a ‘Kingdom Come: Deliverance’-Style Game
February 13th – as well as being the day that forgetful guys and girls flock to the nearest Clinton Cards en masse in search of...