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Editorials
oprainfall editorials. Debates, publisher spotlights, opinions, interviews, and many others, surely there is something that will tickle your fancy!
INTERVIEW: Ackk Studios, Creators of Two Brothers
Two Brothers to have a large soundtrack, integrated level design, and sidequests that may alter the game’s beginning and ending.
INTERVIEW: Jools Watsham, Creative Director at Renegade Kid
Interested in knowing a little bit more about Renegade Kid’s new game Cult County?
The Downpour Podcast Episode 9
This one’s for you, Kingdom Hearts fans.
Building Character: Cheria Barnes
A look into Tales of Graces f’s Cheria Barnes from this writer’s perspective.
PUBLISHER SPOTLIGHT: Monkey Paw Games
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This is part of a series where Oprainfall will be briefly covering publishers that specialise in localising niche-market titles into the West. Fans of niche gaming should pay close attention to each of these publishers, and the best way to support them is by purchasing the titles they localise. As the saying goes, “put […]
INTERVIEW: Morten Haugaard, Product Manager for Final Fantasy XIV
We sat down with Morten Haugaard of Square Enix at PAX East 2013 to discuss what players can expect to find in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn.
SCATTERED SHOWERS: Awesome Monster Hunter Stuff
I’m hunting in the rain…
Staff Picks: Top Ten Monsters of Monster Hunter Tri
The staff of oprainfall have gotten their heads together, and compiled a list of their favorite monsters from Monster Hunter Tri.
OPINION: .hack//When Gaming and Anime Collide—Part 1
A breakdown of the first generation of the .hack franchise. What worked? What didn’t? Just what is .hack all about, anyway?
JEFF’S MUSINGS: The Backlash #01
Revisiting the previous weeks to debate Ubisoft, XSEED, and Natsume.
OPINION: oprainfall’s Hunters Discuss Monster Hunter
So many things to look forward to!
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Shroud of the Avatar and Shovel Knight
Repent unto Lord British for thy sins, and thou shalt receive.
MOSAIC: The Legend of…
This is a portrait of youth, intertwined in a beloved franchise.
EDITORIAL: Miyamoto on Game Violence Conversation
When Shigeru Miyamoto was asked a question regarding the video game violence discussion, he gave an interesting answer.
JEFF’S MUSINGS: Mildly Annoyed with Ubisoft
I could’ve sworn I had some anger here. I think I misplaced it.
Building Character: Aeron & Elena
To celebrate the imminent release of Pandora’s Tower by XSEED, this week’s Building Character focuses on the star couple, Aeron and Elena.
Plot Points: How Gaming Redefined Story
A storyteller’s perspective on how video games handle story structure, and how they break all the traditions–and, sometimes, follow them, too.
Crowdfunding Spotlight: Dreamfall Chapters and More
It’s a smorgasbord of projects this week.
OPINION: What Nintendo Can Do to Win This Console Cycle
Nintendo is going against some heavy hitters this generation. How can they compete?