Video games are a medium filled with lousy stories, absurd scenarios and otherwise ridiculous plot points. That said, there are also some real gems out there. The sort that rise above the stupidity of their bretheren and prove that yes, gaming can be a real, honest-to-goodness medium for storytelling. Sadly, few can do this perfectly. Even in the best games there are those moments where you just have to sit back and wonder what they were thinking.

This week: Final Fantasy IV

stewie32887 via newenggamer.com »

"If you haven’t realized I work in video game retail at Fry’s Electronics (one of the biggest national electronics retailers) recently we received a fresh stock of PSone games, which I thought were out of print years ago. It’s only two titles of course they are Final Fantasy titles. I guess Sony’s not gonna quit their support of the PSone especially since they play on ALL PS3 models.

Funny since Kotaku recently talked about EA releasing a few modern sports titles on Sega Genesis in Brazil, ..."

chautemoc via playstationlifestyle.net »

"The allure just isn't there anymore for the Final Fantasy titles and we have to ask why. Loyal fans try to create hype, but the games are just not combining new and old expectations. Maybe it's because every game, we have to warm up to new characters and worlds. Square sets itself up for hit and miss titles with no character regularity. The only motif running through the series I can identify is a blond guy and clueless protagonists. Most of the recent Final Fantasy games (dare I say Square ..."

plower glove via s0rethumbs.com »

Just how much do you love your relationship with the global Nintendo DS phenomenon? And exactly how deep are your gaming pockets? For why? Because no sooner is the Pikachu yellow DS Lite announced than developer Square Enix chucks a swanky embossed "Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicles - Rings of Fates" DS Lite model own out the door. Will the limited-edition DS madness ever end? We still want one though.

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