I go hands-on with XSEED’s Cuisineer at PAX West 2023, and I find a restaurant simulator roguelite game with a fun gameplay loop.
Author: Quentin H.
I have been a journalist for oprainfall since 2015, and I have loved every moment of it.
IMPRESSIONS: Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Nintendo Live 2023)
I go hands-on with Super Mario Bros. Wonder at Nintendo Live 2023: Seattle, and I find a game with a lot of creativity and charm.
Cooking Eorzea Week 38: Creamy Salmon Pasta
For this week’s Cooking Eorzea dish, I make Creamy Salmon Pasta and talk about the past 10 years of FINAL FANTASY XIV Online: A Realm Reborn!
Pokémon GO Fest 2023 INTERVIEW: Michael Steranka (Niantic)
I Interviewed Live Game Director Michael Steranka at Pokémon GO Fest 2023, and we talk all things in Pokémon GO’s past, present, and future.
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!
Cooking Eorzea Week 37: Boscaiola
In this week’s Cooking Eorzea, I make the Boscaiola pasta dish after attending FINAL FANTASY FAN FESTIVAL 2023-2024 and EVO in Las Vegas!
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.
Oprainfall’s Top 6 ‘Top 6 EVO 2023’ Must-Watch Matches
I pick out the Top 6 ‘Top 6 Finals’ must-see matches at EVO 2023 that range across different FGC titles and different styles of gameplay.
REVIEW: Eorzean Symphony – FINAL FANTASY XIV Orchestra Concert 2023
I attended the Eorzean Symphony – FINAL FANTASY XIV Orchestra Concert 2023 and found an amazing concert covering the MMORPG’s past 10 years.
Cosplay at FINAL FANTASY XIV FAN FESTIVAL 2023-2024
Check out a lot of the cosplay that appeared at FINAL FANTASY XIV FAN FESTIVAL 2023-2024 in Las Vegas over the past weekend!
FINAL FANTASY XIV FAN FESTIVAL 2023-2024: Overall Impressions
I attended FINAL FANTASY XIV FAN FESTIVAL 2023-2024, and I found an event with a lot to love that had unfortunate logistical issues present.
FINAL FANTASY XIV FAN FESTIVAL 2023-2024 (Naoki Yoshida) Media Panel Discussion
Naoki Yoshida sits down for a media panel at FINAL FANTASY XIV FAN FESTIVAL 2023-2024 to talk about DAWNTRAIL and future development ideas.
Cooking Eorzea Week 36: Battered Fish
For this week’s Cooking Eorzea, I make Battered Fish by deep frying the fish and double frying French fries on top of a grill!
Cooking Eorzea Week 35: Bahn Xeo
For this week’s Cooking Eorzea column, I make Bahn Xeo, talk about my journey in life and in journalism so far, and more!
REVIEW: The Game Awards 10-Year Concert with Fireworks
I attended The Game Awards 10-Year Concert with Fireworks Review, and I found a well-paced show with a ton of unforgettable music performed.
IMPRESSIONS: CRYMACHINA
I demoed Crystar’s spiritual successor, CRYMACHINA, and I find a fun action combat game with a lot to enjoy.
IMPRESSIONS: Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless
I go hands-on with a demo of Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless, and I find a gorgeous game with fun battle mechanics!
INTERVIEW: Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless’s Director Shunsuke Minowa
I interviewed Shunsuke Minowa, the director of Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless, about the creation of the game, new classes, and more!
FINAL FANTASY XVI Demo Impressions (STORY SPOILER FREE)
I go hands on with the FINAL FANTASY XVI Demo in a SPOILER FREE article, and I find a whole lot to love in this latest series’ entry.
FINAL FANTASY XVI Pre-Launch Celebration Was An Amazing Fan-Oriented Event
FINAL FANTASY XVI Pre-Launch Celebration was a SQUARE ENIX-hosted event that was made for fans of the FINAL FANTASY series.