
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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16 years ago, Square Enix launched one of the most divisive Final Fantasy entries - a PS3 showcase that sparked debates still raging today.

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.

Twenty-six years after release, Parasite Eve 2 remains a survival horror masterpiece. It's time Square Enix brings Aya Brea back to modern platforms.

Nippon Ichi Software reveals Curse Warrior, a dungeon crawler RPG where players harness curse effects to strengthen their party while exploring the deadly Eclipse labyrinth.

December 9, 2025 marks 30 years since Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation launched on Super Famicom, completing the beloved Zenithian trilogy.

33 years ago, Final Fantasy V's revolutionary job system became the blueprint for FFXI, FFXIV, and countless JRPGs that followed.

Another Eden's massive FF9 crossover adds Zidane, Vivi, Garnet, and Steiner as free characters with Trance system and Chocobo exploration.

Bandai Namco's Digimon Story: Time Stranger introduces cross-dimensional time travel, 450+ collectible Digimon, and Winter 2025 DLC featuring five new ultimate forms.

Square Enix's Octopath Traveler 0 introduces series-first character customization, town building mechanics, and 14 recruitable companions across all major platforms.

Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined launches February 5, 2026 on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with updated visuals and streamlined story.

Square Enix released Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake on November 14, 2024, rebuilding the legendary JRPG with stunning HD-2D visuals across Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Windows.

The legendary Erdrick Trilogy's first two chapters arrive on modern platforms with stunning HD-2D visuals, launching October 30, 2025 for Switch, PS5, Xbox, and PC.

Bandai Namco released Tales of Xillia Remastered on October 31, 2025, bringing the classic JRPG to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

Capcom announces Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, featuring twin Rathalos and darker storytelling, launching March 13, 2026 across platforms.

Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A has launched with real-time action battles, Mega Evolution mechanics, and innovative gameplay set in Miare City for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.