An editor takes a stab at reviewing one of the big HD JRPG releases for this generation.
Author: Clinton Nix
Former Volunteer- Clinton started following the movement back when it was still being hosted on the IGN message boards and with the Amazon push of Monado. He’s also an audio engineer, studying in Seattle and waiting for his big break into the world of audio (but not to the detriment of video game writing, of course).
Niche Gaming Spotlight: An Editor’s Picks
An Operation Rainfall editor chooses his three favorite (current-gen) niche titles.
Upcoming Releases: Fantasies, Thieves, and War Oh My!
Niche games coming soon!
Dragon Quest X: 11 Minutes of New Footage
A new trailer released for Dragon Quest X.
Crytek CEO Starts Campaign to Save TimeSplitters 4
Crytek employees start campaign to save TimeSplitters 4.
New Game Announcements Coming from XSEED
Which games do you think are heading westbound?
Thatgamecompany Plans to Expand Audience with Funding
What do you want to see from the makers of Journey?
Square Enix Talks Luminous Engine, New IPs
Yoichi Wada discusses Luminous Studios engine and new IPs.
Agni’s Philosophy: Final Fantasy Tech Demo Revealed
Square Enix reveals Final Fantasy tech demo for ‘next gen’ consoles
Watch the Nintendo Press Conference Live!
Watch Nintendo’s stream live.
Tales of Xillia 2 Announced
Namco Bandai reveals the sequel to Tales of Xillia.
UPDATE: Natsume Announces ‘Project Happiness’
What is it that Natsume can’t keep a secret about?
Cloudberry Kingdom reaches Kickstarter funding goal
Indie game Cloudberry Kingdom set to test your platforming skills this year.
Retro-Spec: Final Fantasy VII
A look back at the game that helped raise the JRPG genre.
Nayuta no Kiseki Content Extravaganza
A collection of media showcasing the upcoming release of ‘Nayuta no Kiseki.’
Dragon’s Dogma Developer Diaries Posted By Capcom
On May 2nd, Capcom released two Dragon’s Dogma Developer’s Diaries. The videos are full of insights into the development and features of Dragon’s Dogma. The game is shaping up to be a promising adventure. Here’s hoping that Capcom follows through with the experience. If you have not yet read our preview of Dragon’s Dogma, you […]
Pandora’s Tower Musical Origins Part III
The final part in Operation Rainfall’s audio series of discovering the music origins in Pandora’s Tower. Part III focuses on none other than Tchaikovsky, his life, and his 6th Symphony which plays a part in the game. Written and Narrated by Clinton Nix.
‘I’ll Launch You Skyward!’ A Preview of Dragon’s Dogma
Until recently, Dragon’s Dogma had only been a blip on my gaming radar. I’ve seen a screenshot here, a mention there, but it seemed to me like just another generic, medieval-type game; a ‘Skyrim Wannabe,‘ even. In fact, I considered it to be another one of those ‘Japanese developers trying to be American again’ kind […]
Pandora’s Tower Musical Origins Part II
We return to the origins of music in Pandora’s Tower, and for part two, Franz Liszt and his famous ‘Liebestraum’ takes the spotlight. Follow along as we dig deeper into the relationship Pandora’s Tower has with this famous piece, and their similarities in inspiration. Written and Narrated by Clinton Nix
Pandora’s Tower Music Origins Part 1
The third game in the Operation Rainfall trilogy, Pandora’s Tower has a rich musical heritage. Follow along as we dive into the origins of the music and how it is implemented in the game. Several famous classical composers and their pieces are discovered in this series. In part one, a closer look is taken at […]