I attended Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Chicago, and I found an well-executed gameplay event that was almost perfect.
Author: Quentin H.
I have been a journalist for oprainfall since 2015, and I have loved every moment of it.
THEATRE REVIEW: My Neighbour Totoro on West End is a Must-See Masterpiece
My Neighbour Totoro is an amazing stage show currently playing at London’s West End that brings the 1988 Studio Ghibli film to life.
Cooking Eorzea Week 65: Sesame Cookies (FINAL FANTASY XIV Online)
I make Sesame Cookies for Cooking Eorzea and I talk about MY thoughts on the Evolved System announced at FINAL FANTASY XIV FAN FESTIVAL 2026.
Cosplay at FINAL FANTASY XIV FAN FESTIVAL 2026
Cosplay is the BEST
REVIEW: FINAL FANTASY XIV X REQUIEM CAFÉ Collaboration Experience
I visited the FINAL FANTASY XIV X REQUIEM CAFE collaboration in Anaheim, California, which is running through May 17, 2026!
FINAL FANTASY XIV FAN FESTIVAL 2026 Was A Fun Event that Sets a New Direction For FFXIV
I attended FINAL FANTASY XIV FAN FESTIVAL 2026, and I found it to be a wonderful event with Warriors of Light making it their own adventure.
FFXIV FAN FESTIVAL 2026 Interview: Naoki Yoshida Talks Nintendo Switch 2, EVANGELION, & more
At the conclusion of FINAL FANTASY XIV Fan Festival Day 1 in Anaheim, Naoki Yoshida talks about Evercold, the EVANGELION partnership, & more!
GDC Festival of Gaming (2026) IMPRESSIONS: Awaysis
I go hands-on with Awaysis at GDC Festival of Gaming (2026), and I find a deep physics brawler that will absolutely demand your attention.
GDC Festival of Gaming IMPRESSIONS (2026): Dreadmoor
I go hands-on with a post-apocalyptic fishing game called DREADMOOR at GDC Festival of Gaming (2026), and I discover a rich world to explore.
GDC Festival of Gaming (2026) IMPRESSIONS: Talaka
I try out an addictive rougelike game, Talaka, at GDC Festival of Gaming (2026) and it makes me want to play it over and over and over again.
GDC Festival of Gaming (2026) IMPRESSIONS: Paradoxical
I demoed Paradoxical at GDC Festival of Gaming (2026), and I found a fun portal puzzle-genre game that takes the genre a step forward.
Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Second Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (February 12-18)
This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Festivale comes to town, I listen to K.K. Slider for Valentine’s Day, and start work at a hotel!
Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Second Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (February 5 – 11)
This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, I am quite ill in real life…and so I don’t get to play quite as much as I would like.
REVIEW: Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Los Angeles (2026) & the First-Ever Mega Night
I experienced 2026’s Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Los Angeles and the first-ever Mega Night at the Rose Bowl Stadium and surrounding areas!
CONCERT REVIEW: Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY (2026)
I attended Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY in Toronto, and I found a captivating show with lots of iconic and deep-cut music!
Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Second Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (January 29 – February 4)
I get ill in real life, and yet somehow still play Animal Crossing: New Horizons this week while planting cactus, among other things!
Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Second Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (January 22 – 28)
This week in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, I go outfit shopping, star wishing, islander convincing, and just a dash of rescuing.
Cooking Eorzea Week 64: Rolanberry Cheesecake (FINAL FANTASY XIV Online)
For this week’s Cooking Eorzea recipe, I made Rolanberry Cheesecake after attending Distant Worlds: Music from FINAL FANTASY In Canada!
Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Second Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (January 15 – 21)
This week, Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 update drops, I buy the DLC and the Nintendo Switch 2 Update Pack, and I hang out with Resetti!
Tom Nook’s Snapshots: A Second Year in Animal Crossing: New Horizons (January 8 – 14)
The last week before Animal Crossing: New Horizons 3.0 comes out, and changes this game forever in (hopefully) the best way!