jrpg Archives - Shadow Gaming

Babes of Gaming: Aerith Gainsborough

When gaming fans think of heart, sacrifice, and pure spiritual radiance, one name instantly rises to the top: Aerith Gainsborough. Making her unforgettable mark in 1997’s legendary Final Fantasy VII,…

Chris July 31, 2026

Babes of Gaming

Babes of Gaming: Ultimecia

When it comes to the ultimate villainesses in JRPG history, few carry the sheer presence, divine elegance, and terrifying power of Ultimecia. As the main antagonist of Final Fantasy VIII,…

Chris July 23, 2026

Babes of Gaming

Babes of Gaming: Lulu

When Final Fantasy X dropped on the PlayStation 2, it completely revolutionized the RPG landscape with its voice acting and cinematic storytelling. Amidst a cast of bright, cheerful islanders like…

Chris July 19, 2026

Reviews

Why Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Is A Modern RPG Masterpiece

Taking on a project like rewriting video game history is a massive gamble. When Square Enix announced they were rebuilding one of the most sacred relics of the original PlayStation…

Chris June 14, 2026

Gaming News

Final Fantasy Resonance Brings Classic HD-2D Action This October

Square Enix just dropped a massive surprise during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct, and traditional RPG fans are collectively losing their minds. We are officially getting the first-ever HD-2D entry…

Chris June 10, 2026

Gaming News

The “Blobber” Returns: Wizardry: Labyrinth of Lost Souls is a Hardcore Delight

While the Wizardry series originally began as a Western PC phenomenon, its DNA essentially became the foundation for the entire JRPG genre. While Western audiences moved toward open-world action games…

Chris May 7, 2026

Retro-Games

Slaying the Grout: Anachronox is the Best RPG You’ve Probably Never Finished

Release Date: June 27, 2001 Developer Name: Ion Storm Dallas Get It On: GOG You probably remember the name Ion Storm for two reasons: the masterpiece that was Deus Ex…

Chris January 25, 2026