Final Fantasy XIII Turns 16: The Polarizing RPG That Redefined the Series
16 years ago, Square Enix launched one of the most divisive Final Fantasy entries - a PS3 showcase that sparked debates still raging today.
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Final Fantasy Turns 38: How a Last-Ditch Effort Became Gaming's Greatest RPG Legacy
On December 18, 1987, Hironobu Sakaguchi released what he thought would be his final game. 38 years later, Final Fantasy has become gaming's greatest RPG franchise.
Dragon Quest VI Turns 30: The Zenithian Trilogy's Epic Finale
December 9, 2025 marks 30 years since Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation launched on Super Famicom, completing the beloved Zenithian trilogy.
The Last Guardian Turns 9: Fumito Ueda's Emotional Masterpiece Still Resonates
Fumito Ueda's emotional masterpiece celebrates nine years of making players cry over a fictional creature named Trico.
ICO Turns 24: The Hand You Never Let Go Changed Gaming Forever
On December 6, 2001, Fumito Ueda's minimalist masterpiece taught us that the simplest gesture—holding someone's hand—could be gaming's most powerful mechanic.
Final Fantasy V Turns 33: The Job System That Shaped an Entire Genre
33 years ago, Final Fantasy V's revolutionary job system became the blueprint for FFXI, FFXIV, and countless JRPGs that followed.
Spelunker Turns 40: The Fragile Hero Who Conquered Gaming
December 7, 2025 marks four decades since Spelunker's Famicom debut, the infamously difficult cave explorer that gave birth to a gaming phenomenon and even changed Japanese sports vocabulary.
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Celebrates 24 Years Since Japanese Release
MGS2 turns 24 years old today.
Sega Dreamcast Turns 27: Celebrating the Console That Was Ahead of Its Time
November 27 marks 27 years since Sega launched the Dreamcast, the groundbreaking console that pioneered online gaming and delivered some of gaming's most beloved titles.
Resident Evil 0 Turns 23: Celebrating Rebecca and Billy's Prequel Adventure
Twenty-three years since November 21, 2002, Resident Evil 0 brought Rebecca Chambers and Billy Coen's prequel to GameCube. Survival horror's final classic chapter.
Sega Saturn Turns 31: How SEGA Beat N64 in Japan But Lost to PlayStation
Thirty-one years since November 22, 1994, when SEGA's dual-CPU powerhouse sold out 200,000 units instantly in Japan. Saturn dominated with 5.75 million sales and arcade-perfect gaming.
Sin and Punishment Celebrates 25 Years: Treasure's N64 Cult Classic
Treasure's rail shooter masterpiece Sin and Punishment marks 25 years since its November 21, 2000 Nintendo 64 release in Japan. The cult classic eventually reached global audiences.
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Celebrates 27 Years as Gaming's Masterpiece
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time celebrates its 27th anniversary. The first perfect Famitsu score, 99 Metacritic rating, and innovations that defined modern gaming.
BlazBlue Celebrates 17th Anniversary: Arc System Works' Fighting Legacy
Arc System Works celebrates BlazBlue's 17th anniversary on November 20, 2025. The 2D fighting game series has delivered complex mechanics and anime storytelling since 2008.
NIKKE 3rd Anniversary: Goddess Fall Event and Free Rewards
NIKKE celebrates its 3rd anniversary with the Goddess Fall event, new Pilgrim characters Nayuta and Liberalio, Surface Beta battle mode, and 63 free pulls for players through November 20.
Wizardry Variants Daphne Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary with New Dungeon and Job Class
Wizardry Variants Daphne marks its first anniversary with plans for a new dungeon, trap-specialist job class, and cross-platform save sync between mobile and Steam.