I went hands-on with TEST TEST TEST, an Alternate Reality Game, at PAX East ’24, and I found an amazing puzzle game that shouldn’t be missed.
Author: Quentin H.
I have been a journalist for oprainfall since 2015, and I have loved every moment of it.
GDC 2024 IMPRESSIONS- Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution
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.
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.
GDC 2024 IMPRESSIONS: Selfloss
I go hands-on with Selfloss at GDC 2024, and I found a beautiful world that that focuses on exploration in semi-open environments.
PAX East 2024 IMPRESSIONS: Visions of Mana
I went hands-on with a demo for Visions of Mana at PAX East, and I found a game that pays great homage to the past while paving a fun future.
Cooking Eorzea Week 47: Trapper’s Quiche (FINAL FANTASY XIV)
For this week’s Cooking Eorzea, I make Trapper’s Quiche and talk about my introduction to Akira Toriyama’s art in Chrono Trigger.
Cooking Eorzea Week 46: Stuffed Cabbage Roll
For this week’s FFXIV-inspired dish in Cooking Eorzea, I am making stuffed cabbage rolls and talking about my history with FINAL FANTASY VII!
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.
INTERVIEW: Tiane Bella (Sr. Marketing Manager) Talks About Pokemon GO Tour Sinnoh- Los Angeles
I interviewed Tiane Bella, the Senior Marketing Manager at Niantic, Inc., at Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh – Los Angeles about the event!
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.
Cooking Eorzea Week 45: Starlight Dodo (FINAL FANTASY XIV Online)
Alongside cooking this week’s Cooking Eorzea dish, I talk about my love for Christmas, KFC as a Japanese Christmas tradition, and more!
Cooking Eorzea Week 44: Rare Roast Beef (Operation Rainfall)
For this week’s Cooking Eorzea, I make the Azim Steppe Rare Roast Beef recipe and talk about my love for music and video game concerts.
REVIEW- NieR:Orchestra Concert 12024 [the end of data] Is A Must-See Show
I attended the debut performance of NieR:Orchestra Concert 12024 [the end of data] in Los Angeles, and it is simply a cannot-miss show.
Cooking Eorzea Week 43: Pork Kakuni
For this week’s Cooking Eorzea column, I make Pork Kakuni and talk a bit about the Keynote from Fan Festival 2024 in Tokyo!
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.
Cooking Eorzea Week 42: Pizza
Closing out Cooking Eorzea for 2023, I write about New Year Resolutions and all about making pizza from scratch!