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Why We NEED A Final Fantasy VIII Remake
Final Fantasy VIII would be a great pick for a remake and I've got a few reasons why
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Is Metaphor: ReFantazio JRPG Of The Year?
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Video contains mild story spoilers Metaphor: ReFantazio JRPG Of The Year or just another 60 hour disappointment? Huge thank you to Sega & Atlus for providing me with a review code! Listen to my new podcast on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turn-based/id1743327496 Or listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6CyoSNAnzzzi5XOrSC2eHQ Join my discord: discord.gg/55AzsAGFyY Check out my...
Does Final Fantasy IX Deserve A Remake?
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After all the rumors surrounding the Final Fantasy IX remake, I figured it'd be best to discuss if the game even should BE remade. Listen to my new podcast on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turn-based/id1743327496 Or listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6CyoSNAnzzzi5XOrSC2eHQ Join my discord: discord.gg/55AzsAGFyY Check out my video game cover project: @RetroGameRemix www.ere...
Are We In A NEW Golden Age For JRPGs?
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We might just be living in another golden era for JRPGs. Here's why... Listen to my new podcast on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turn-based/id1743327496 Or listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6CyoSNAnzzzi5XOrSC2eHQ Join my discord: discord.gg/55AzsAGFyY Check out my video game cover project: @RetroGameRemix www.erekladd.com Buy Lifestream on vinyl (comes with autographed th...
Why You NEED To Play Yakuza Kiwami On Nintendo Switch!
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Looking to play Yakuza on the Switch? Well here's some reasons why you need to play!! Listen to my new podcast on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turn-based/id1743327496 Or listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6CyoSNAnzzzi5XOrSC2eHQ Join my discord: discord.gg/55AzsAGFyY Check out my video game cover project: @RetroGameRemix www.erekladd.com Buy Lifestream on vinyl (comes with...
Ranking EVERY Xenoblade Chronicles Game
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The Xenoblade Chronicles series has been one of the best series in gaming for the last decade and today I am ranking them from worst to best! Listen to my new podcast on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turn-based/id1743327496 Or listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6CyoSNAnzzzi5XOrSC2eHQ Join my discord: discord.gg/55AzsAGFyY Check out my video game cover project: @RetroGameRe...
Why I QUIT These Legendary JRPGs
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There's a good reason I've walked away from some of the BEST jrpgs of all time... Listen to my new podcast on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turn-based/id1743327496 Or listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6CyoSNAnzzzi5XOrSC2eHQ Join my discord: discord.gg/55AzsAGFyY Check out my video game cover project: @RetroGameRemix www.erekladd.com Buy Lifestream on vinyl (comes with aut...
Beginners Guide To Yakuza: Where To Start?
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Looking for some advice on where to start with the Yakuza series? Look no further! Listen to my new podcast on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turn-based/id1743327496 Or listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6CyoSNAnzzzi5XOrSC2eHQ Join my discord: discord.gg/55AzsAGFyY Check out my video game cover project: @RetroGameRemix www.erekladd.com Buy Lifestream on vinyl (comes with au...
Did We All Get Final Fantasy X Wrong?
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Ever since the early days of the Playstation 2 era, I’ve been a massive fan of Final Fantasy X. From the music, the graphics, the immersive story and the unique conditional turn based battle system - to me - this was an amazing game that holds up now many years later. But were we wrong about who the main character actually is? Listen to my new podcast on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/po...
What I’ve Been Playing Lately: 4 Games You Need to Try!
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Here's a few games I've been playing lately! Listen to my new podcast on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turn-based/id1743327496 Or listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6CyoSNAnzzzi5XOrSC2eHQ Join my discord: discord.gg/55AzsAGFyY Check out my video game cover project: @RetroGameRemix www.erekladd.com Buy Lifestream on vinyl (comes with autographed thank you card): www.troggos...
Will This Be the Weirdest Yakuza Game YET?
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Majima is a pirate in the new Yakuza game? Yeah, this is going to be weird. Listen to my new podcast on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turn-based/id1743327496 Or listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6CyoSNAnzzzi5XOrSC2eHQ Join my discord: discord.gg/55AzsAGFyY Check out my video game cover project: @RetroGameRemix www.erekladd.com Buy Lifestream on vinyl (comes with autograph...
Is Lost Odyssey A Forgotten Masterpiece?
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Was Lost Odyssey the best JRPG of the seventh gen? Let's discuss. Listen to my new podcast on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turn-based/id1743327496 Or listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6CyoSNAnzzzi5XOrSC2eHQ Join my discord: discord.gg/55AzsAGFyY Check out my video game cover project: @RetroGameRemix www.erekladd.com Intro 0:00 Backstory 0:48 Story 3:01 Gameplay 4:31 Char...
Why I'm Buying THESE Retro JRPGs In 2024
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Here's why I'm suddenly buying PS3 & Xbox 360 JRPGs in 2024 Listen to my new podcast on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turn-based/id1743327496 Or listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6CyoSNAnzzzi5XOrSC2eHQ Join my discord: discord.gg/55AzsAGFyY Check out my video game cover project: @RetroGameRemix www.erekladd.com Intro 0:00 Xbox 360 JRPGs 0:44 Just for fun pt. 1 4:53 PS3 JR...
Answering Your Questions - 10K Subscriber Q&A!
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To celebrate hitting 10,000 UA-cam subscribers, I'm answering all of your burning questions in this one-off Q&A video! Listen to my new podcast on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turn-based/id1743327496 Or listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6CyoSNAnzzzi5XOrSC2eHQ Join my discord: discord.gg/55AzsAGFyY Check out my video game cover project: @RetroGameRemix www.erekladd.com Bu...
Is Final Fantasy IX Underrated?
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Does Final Fantasy IX get the love it deserves? Listen to my new podcast on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turn-based/id1743327496 Or listen on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6CyoSNAnzzzi5XOrSC2eHQ Join my discord: discord.gg/55AzsAGFyY Check out my video game cover project: @RetroGameRemix www.erekladd.com Intro 0:00 Background 0:50 Story 2:16 Sales 3:18 Hype 4:05 Setting 4:39 C...
Judgement vs. Yakuza: Which is Better?
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Judgement vs. Yakuza: Which is Better?
I didn't think this was possible...
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I didn't think this was possible...
The Best JRPGs I've NEVER Played
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The Best JRPGs I've NEVER Played
The BEST Intros In Final Fantasy
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The BEST Intros In Final Fantasy
Ranking EVERY Yakuza Game!
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Ranking EVERY Yakuza Game!
The Most Important JRPGs EVER
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The Most Important JRPGs EVER
JRPGs I Wish I Could Forget
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JRPGs I Wish I Could Forget
The Most Unique JRPG Battle Systems!
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The Most Unique JRPG Battle Systems!
Was Final Fantasy XVI A Failure?
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Was Final Fantasy XVI A Failure?
Do HD-2D Remakes Exploit Nostalgia for Profit?
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Do HD-2D Remakes Exploit Nostalgia for Profit?
Was Final Fantasy X The Last GREAT Final Fantasy Game?
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Was Final Fantasy X The Last GREAT Final Fantasy Game?
These Final Fantasy Fan Theories MIGHT Be Real
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These Final Fantasy Fan Theories MIGHT Be Real
Why We LOVE JRPGs!
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Why We LOVE JRPGs!
How Square-Enix Can SAVE Final Fantasy
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How Square-Enix Can SAVE Final Fantasy
Is Chrono Cross A Bad Game Or Just A Bad Sequel?
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Is Chrono Cross A Bad Game Or Just A Bad Sequel?

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @keyzack
    @keyzack 18 годин тому

    Dunno mate... Since what they did with 7 i am not sure if it actually not full of fanservice and waste of effort

  • @blainealexander5091
    @blainealexander5091 18 годин тому

    I have only beat 7 and 8 and I will always love 8 more than 7. God did I royally fuck up the final battle though since I just spammed my GFs. I blame myself.

  • @fabiol1107
    @fabiol1107 18 годин тому

    No, we don’t

  • @squarerootofron1985
    @squarerootofron1985 18 годин тому

    Im 40 and still want to play this game again

  • @Tsukoblue
    @Tsukoblue 19 годин тому

    No we don't, Square Enix would turn it into an Action RPG like they did with VII

  • @goofusmaximus1482
    @goofusmaximus1482 19 годин тому

    Given how unique FF VIII was for a combat system, if it is to be intact, put in the means to alter your character's levels at an inn, or save point. This is the game that disincentivized leveling.

  • @beque3668
    @beque3668 20 годин тому

    I'm gonna say, if this game didn't gel with you then you probably won't like the Persona series. It's VERY similar... so similar that I was a bit disappointed. I thought it being a new IP that it would be different but it's almost the same thing, just with a different skin. Mind you I'm only around 10hrs in, so things can change but by your thoughts, I think it's save to assume that it won't change much. I just feel this was an opportunity for Atlus to try something different to their regular formula... and I say this is as someone who LOVED P5 and P4G... but hey I'm still happy to give it a try... who knows, I may eat my words haha. But thanks for your thoughts! It's refreshing to hear someone talk about this game with a little bit of criticism.

  • @Whysday
    @Whysday 20 годин тому

    Square Enix, do not define anything now, they went from trend setters to trend chasers. They cannot redefine their classics, they can only let the surrounding culture redefine them. The clamour for remakes needs to stop, you are giving them a mandate to keep taking timeless games, and make them timely. That said, to all of you that hate FFVIII, you're beautiful keep doing what you do and keep FFVIII buried. It is my favourite of the series and you are protecting it.

  • @FredThePhoenix
    @FredThePhoenix 20 годин тому

    VIII is a waste of time. God that story is awful and Squall is the worst. VI is where it's at! A new generation deserve to see these characters on modern tech!

  • @Dan3043
    @Dan3043 20 годин тому

    I kinda would prefer a sequel over a remake. I have a love hate relationship with the junction system. I love how it works, but when I play ff8, I never cast magic. I don't wanna deplete the magic stock I've worked so hard to draw. Instead I rely solely on basic attacks, limit breaks or even items. I wish they would introduce MP and spell memorisation.

  • @TheWaveExistance
    @TheWaveExistance 21 годину тому

    I want one unified world that isn't segregated across 4 discs , every time I've replayed it I always forget when disc 2 and 3 were about to end and miss out on things like GFs, magazines, cards, magic junctions or areas that you simply can't go back to :/ .

  • @krzysztofpaweczyk1515
    @krzysztofpaweczyk1515 21 годину тому

    Ugh. Jansen was insufferable. Especially in english, he was much more toned down in japanese dub, but english text added a lot of dialgues in his mouth, wgere there was none in jap dub. Usually dumb jokes. Gongora is the worst FF (yeah, I treat LO as FF game) villain. So cartoonish, my teeth hurts. But overall it's a good FF game, with fantastic side stories to read.

  • @mac.a.r0nny
    @mac.a.r0nny 21 годину тому

    Nope, IX first then this.

  • @EvilXero359
    @EvilXero359 21 годину тому

    If anything there should be another change to the gameplay formula provided it hasn't been added already. There should be a hack and slash, beat em up or something that plays similarly to the Devil May Cry series but that's just me

  • @life0093
    @life0093 21 годину тому

    Now of there was a ff game that needed story tweaks, it 8. 7 didn’t really need a remake. It was just to appease fans, which is fine. I love 8, but feel a retelling of it, and fleshing out the relationships a little more would really help

  • @firebirdstark
    @firebirdstark 22 години тому

    SE will ruin it, they need to leave their old games alone

  • @tosh221985
    @tosh221985 22 години тому

    Ff8 will always be my no2 for many reasons

  • @briang6652
    @briang6652 22 години тому

    In terms of story excluding X-2 part, FF10 has 1 of best storyline based on 2 main characters while side characters still get involved with enough short stories and discussions. The character and asset development r worth to grind to full for completionists, for example, using the sphere grids, learning skills. The weapons customization is fun w/ random enhancements. The ultimate weapons were right to be difficult to collect w/ side tasks, which I could simply w/ mods in PC replay. Definitely the battle turn based queue and character switch r convenient and a useful system. Well I didn't like Blitzball cuz I didn't proritize to improve to my team and ball playing.

  • @briang6652
    @briang6652 23 години тому

    In fact, generally users including me hate the unreasonably much longer loading of VR battles when the stage setting is only same empty VR room. The transformation of the Template of Ancient to more puzzle of exploration that's little long to me is more interesting than the old teleportations to diff rooms; and near the end the flashbacks of pasts for each character r meaningful to further decorate the characters. The unfortunate choice of devs not unleashing the other uniforms seen along the game for use such as those from Loveless play so characters like Barret and Red fairly would get more choices; the current trending game Stellar Blade goes all in to provide assets to customize the character, and even little more DLC payment is acceptable to me.

  • @potentatewags
    @potentatewags 23 години тому

    Definitely need 8. it was very underrated and has so much potential to be fleshed out. My worry is they'll butcher the stories and characters, though. I don't want more multiple timeline/dimensions bs ala 7 remake.

  • @StewNWT
    @StewNWT 23 години тому

    UGH NO. Leave this crap show in the dustbin of history. FFVIII is a garbage game and tied for the worst in the series with XIII and II. This will never happen because this game won't sell

  • @SquallNoctisGUX
    @SquallNoctisGUX День тому

    As much as I WANT a FF8 and Tactics remake after FF7 Remake I never wanna see another full scale remake happening from SE ever again

  • @renanbianchi3318
    @renanbianchi3318 День тому

    One thing they really should explore more is Seifer. It would be really nice for him to be playable or a story part where we control him, have all his limit breaks, seriously, such a underwhelmed character

  • @FleshyCannibal
    @FleshyCannibal День тому

    Easily the worst of the PSX titles. We need IX more than we needed VII.

  • @JCNL871
    @JCNL871 День тому

    Please, no more remakes, I want new classics.

  • @groom_of_the_stools
    @groom_of_the_stools День тому

    Nah, it doesn't need a remake. It's perfect the way it is. FF7 did deserve a remake, not because it's the best but because the story and content were ahead of their time. And then SE butchered the remake's story.

  • @adhamsalem9121
    @adhamsalem9121 День тому

    No we don't. just leave it alone.

  • @peaceweapon1933
    @peaceweapon1933 День тому

    The internal dialogue would be difficult lol, Squall barely talks for the first half of the game

  • @mahalokid
    @mahalokid День тому

    After playing ff7 rebirth, idk. I think it kinda sucked, like it got a lot right but Jesus fucking christ all the filler n cringe moments... graphics aside, it's source material is so much better

  • @justinr8097
    @justinr8097 День тому

    Final Fantasy VIII was the first final fantasy game I played and I love it more than the others in the series even though I agree 7 and 10 were great games

  • @chazzeo
    @chazzeo День тому

    I'm only down for a FF8 remake if they allow me to become a god by abusing the junction system with draw/card mod/magic refine mechanics.

  • @archieboy7858
    @archieboy7858 День тому

    I’m currently playing my way through the game for the “who’s counting anymore” time, so it’s funny to see this pop up today. Best game ever.

  • @renepaulitsch5057
    @renepaulitsch5057 День тому

    hell yeah. it has not to be at scale like in FF7. But it should be a one part release and upgraded. even if they stay turnbased it would be ok as long as theyre improving everywhere. not only graphics but mechanics etc…

  • @matthew__creek
    @matthew__creek День тому

    Wanna know what would be great? Why not taking the fact that they "lost their childhood memories" and put it into the game mechanics? Re-earning memories you have with another partymember and learnung skills by doing so? would fit greatly into a game like this.

  • @gormo8
    @gormo8 День тому

    A pure turn based feel would fit well with this one. I don't think an action RPG is needed.

  • @NAzo.
    @NAzo. День тому

    I'll only accept it if they make Laguna the main character as well and make it what Kitase originally envisioned and not the crap we originally got. Also I don't care what anyone else says make RInoa be Ultimecia theory true am I right conspiracy theorists? Tin foil hat on! They could even make it be so in the remake and somehow the curse of that stops with the original game being the final time justifying that cheesy sappy happy ending. If no Kitase original story then integrate that theory of Squall dying from that ice shard into a psychological plot point or do something with it. Just include Laguna as a main character because Squall sucks and is a poser just like Kefka said.

  • @bariyadiabdullah8196
    @bariyadiabdullah8196 День тому

    After 25 years anniversary ohh c'mon man please just REMAKE IT! 😮‍💨😮‍💨

  • @Matthew-o3q
    @Matthew-o3q День тому

    Want*

  • @KiariGaming
    @KiariGaming День тому

    FF7-R is insanely expensive and a it's sold under expectations, FF8 no where near as beloved, we'll never see a remake of VIII like they did with VII

  • @tiymakoizau
    @tiymakoizau День тому

    I was never the biggest fan for FFVIII, but I know that a remake for VIII would be great. Riiiiight after we get a FFIX remake first. ;^)

  • @AlexMuchacho
    @AlexMuchacho День тому

    Yea going to have to disagree on FF8 REMAKE. That game was terrible

  • @warragnarok
    @warragnarok День тому

    FF8 is the best in my eyes but they really need to do something about some details in the game to make it better, like the story specially the convenient reveal at the orphanage also rework the gf system besides that add more context and dept to most characters.

  • @lvl21bellsprout92
    @lvl21bellsprout92 День тому

    9 needs a remake before this

  • @antiformsora
    @antiformsora День тому

    I would buy a PS5 for a Final Fantasy 8 remake and only for that.

  • @scrim6398
    @scrim6398 День тому

    god no, stop with the remakes already make something that's good and new instead of puppeteering the corpse of the old

  • @diegoplanes7183
    @diegoplanes7183 День тому

    Excellent video. We DO need it brother, I agree with you 100% and VIII is my favourite episode. By far. But I honestly believe we will never get it, sadly. My heart bleeds. Cause VIII with nowadays technique and the possibility to expand Laguna’s gameplay sequences and his own arc, that could be extraordinary.

  • @shareintheview
    @shareintheview День тому

    No thanks. FF games do not need any kinds of remakes. (remasters are fine) Focus on new games. AND please got back to ATB

  • @sophiah0822
    @sophiah0822 День тому

    If they did drop a remake to FF8, they need to show more of Ultimecia & Adel. They should also do much more of a deep dive into other side characters.

  • @rezahydra
    @rezahydra День тому

    FF8 is my least favorite FF game… that I’ve played. Many reasons why which you can guess but… I’ve said since playing through the Eden raids in 14 and seeing them that, 8 would’ve fit a Remake several times more than even 7. The music alone showed me this. And when considering FF7R… it is such a better fit…

  • @SenfMustard
    @SenfMustard День тому

    I haven’t played video games in over 10 years due to growing up etc but I would go out and buy a console just for this if it ever came out