I went hands-on with the GameBoy Advance version of Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, and I found a game that fits right in with 2024.
OPINIONS
Everybody has an opinion. What’s ours? Opinions on the latest current events in the niche gaming community.
GDC 2024 IMPRESSIONS: Flint- Treasure of Oblivion
I watched a hands-off preview of Flint- Treasure of Oblivion, and I found a gorgeous comic book-inspired tactical RPG with plenty to enjoy.
PAX EAST 2024 IMPRESSIONS: Rose & Camellia Collection
I went hands-on with Rose & Camellia Collection at PAX East 2024, and I found an absurdly funny game with a deeply fun battle system.
GDC 2024 IMPRESSIONS: SunnySide
I went hands-on with SunnySide at GDC 2024, and I found a cozy farming sim title set in a delightful world.
GDC Preview: Empire of the Ants is a Crazy Fun RTS Title
I went hands on with Empire of the Ants at GDC 2024, and I found a great RTS title with a satisfying and fun gameplay loop and extremely realistic graphics.
A Retrospective Look: BABYLON’S FALL in 2024
I look at BABYLON’S FALL, a live service action-RPG by PlatinumGames/SQUARE ENIX, and what went right and wrong over its 362-day lifespan.
Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles Was a Fantastic, Fan-Oriented, Event
I attended Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles last weekend, and I found an amazing event with so much to do and love.
A Retrospective Look- Lightning Returns: FINAL FANTASY XIII In 2024
I talk about what works- and what doesn’t- in SQUARE ENIX’s Lightning Returns: FINAL FANTASY XIII when viewed through a 2024 gamer’s lens.
5 Things I Want to See in FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH
With FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH coming out on Leap Day, I list five things I want to see in the upcoming highly-anticipated sequel.
11 Enemies from FINAL FANTASY XI Online that NEED to be in FFXIV’s ECHOES OF VANA’DIEL
I pick out 11 enemies from FINAL FANTASY XI Online that are be perfect for the Echoes of Vana’diel raids in FINAL FANTASY XIV Online.
Nintendo Live 2023: Seattle’s An Amazing Event for Gaming Fans
I attended Nintendo Live 2023: Seattle, and I found an extremely well-run event for fans of the Big-N and video game lovers in general.
DragonCon 2023: I was a Carpetsaurus Rex in the Parade
I went as a Carpetsaurus Rex in the 2023 DragonCon Parade. What is a Carpetsaurus Rex, you ask? Read on to find out!
Pokémon GO Fest 2023 (New York City)- Gotta Catch ‘Em All!
At this year’s Pokémon GO Fest in New York City, I find an event filled with an amazing community and a ton of rare Pokémon to catch!
EVO 2023 Is For All Gamers, Not Just For Fighting Champions
EVO 2023 is the premiere FGC in the world, and an event that anyone, no matter how good or bad at fighting games, can enjoy and love.
2022 oprainfall Awards: Game of the Year (GOTY)
It’s finally time to reveal the 2022 oprainfall Awards: Game of the Year! Which of these three amazing titles came out on top?!
2022 oprainfall Awards: Best Atmosphere
Which of our three contenders do you think had the Best Atmosphere? Read on to find out which one we crowned.
2022 oprainfall Awards: Best Music
We always love a good tune. The games mentioned in oprainfall Awards 2022’s Best Music category are all top tier, but which is the best?
2022 oprainfall Awards: Best Action / Adventure
Fighting monsters or being a cat, which experience comes out on top?
2022 oprainfall Awards: Best Story
A good story can make an entire playthrough well worth the time investment. Which of these titles did enough to claim the 2022 Best Story award?
2022 oprainfall Awards: Best Design
Best Design can mean a lot of things to a lot of people, but these three games are what we here at oprainfall thought fit the bill.