Comments for Level Up! Seize the Experience! http://rpgvideogames.today.com Gaming blog dedicated to discussing, playing, and reviewing role-playing videogames Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:10:50 +0000 http://www.today.com/version-2.3.1 Comment on That Damn Kingdom Hearts Bug… by mikael http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/05/18/that-damn-kingdom-hearts-bug/#comment-106 mikael Thu, 21 May 2009 19:48:46 +0000 http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/05/18/that-damn-kingdom-hearts-bug/#comment-106 hehe ok, I will remember that :) hehe ok, I will remember that :)

]]> Comment on That Damn Kingdom Hearts Bug… by animatedwriter http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/05/18/that-damn-kingdom-hearts-bug/#comment-104 animatedwriter Thu, 21 May 2009 18:09:31 +0000 http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/05/18/that-damn-kingdom-hearts-bug/#comment-104 Rule #1: Take very little of what I say seriously. Hee. Rule #1: Take very little of what I say seriously. Hee.

]]> Comment on That Damn Kingdom Hearts Bug… by mikael http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/05/18/that-damn-kingdom-hearts-bug/#comment-103 mikael Thu, 21 May 2009 17:11:23 +0000 http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/05/18/that-damn-kingdom-hearts-bug/#comment-103 take your time and relax a little, the world won't end just because you take a little brake from your plan take your time and relax a little, the world won’t end just because you take a little brake from your plan

]]> Comment on Is Pokemon Really the Most Popular RPG? by animatedwriter http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/05/11/is-pokemon-really-the-most-popular-rpg/#comment-77 animatedwriter Tue, 12 May 2009 16:01:49 +0000 http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/05/11/is-pokemon-really-the-most-popular-rpg/#comment-77 Thank you so much for your insight and additional confirmation for one of my theories. I think I'm going to have to delve into this interesting phenomenon some more. If only I was still in grad school for psychology. This would have made a fabulous dissertation. Thank you so much for your insight and additional confirmation for one of my theories. I think I’m going to have to delve into this interesting phenomenon some more.

If only I was still in grad school for psychology. This would have made a fabulous dissertation.

]]> Comment on Is Pokemon Really the Most Popular RPG? by dredhead117 http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/05/11/is-pokemon-really-the-most-popular-rpg/#comment-75 dredhead117 Tue, 12 May 2009 06:31:16 +0000 http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/05/11/is-pokemon-really-the-most-popular-rpg/#comment-75 The pokemon players that I know arent into pokemon for an enthralling story. They're into pokemon for the multiplayer. I can see what you mean about people buying several copies of the same game, because before pokemon went online with Diamond/Pearl, I definitely picked up different versions of the same game. Honestly, its a cult game with a large fanbase. I wouldn't say its the most amazing RPG experience I've ever had, because for sure I've had plenty that were MUCH better, but its a very marketable game. It sells very well. But sales don't always equal popularity. I can tell you now for sure you are going to see people cosplaying Square chars like Yuna and Roxas before you ever see Ash, or Gary. The pokemon players that I know arent into pokemon for an enthralling story. They’re into pokemon for the multiplayer. I can see what you mean about people buying several copies of the same game, because before pokemon went online with Diamond/Pearl, I definitely picked up different versions of the same game.

Honestly, its a cult game with a large fanbase. I wouldn’t say its the most amazing RPG experience I’ve ever had, because for sure I’ve had plenty that were MUCH better, but its a very marketable game. It sells very well. But sales don’t always equal popularity. I can tell you now for sure you are going to see people cosplaying Square chars like Yuna and Roxas before you ever see Ash, or Gary.

]]> Comment on Final Fantasy VII Coming to PSN Store? by animatedwriter http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/04/07/final-fantasy-vii-coming-to-psn-store/#comment-42 animatedwriter Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:27:32 +0000 http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/04/07/final-fantasy-vii-coming-to-psn-store/#comment-42 I definitely will. :) I definitely will. :)

]]> Comment on Final Fantasy VII Coming to PSN Store? by animatedwriter http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/04/07/final-fantasy-vii-coming-to-psn-store/#comment-37 animatedwriter Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:35:13 +0000 http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/04/07/final-fantasy-vii-coming-to-psn-store/#comment-37 Hi KJ, thanks for reading! Well nothing has been officially announced yet, so no word if there will even be any changes. But if they really do release FF7 on the PSP, I think the response will be overwhelmingly positive. FF7 you can take anywhere? It's hard to find too many gripes with that. Hi KJ, thanks for reading!

Well nothing has been officially announced yet, so no word if there will even be any changes. But if they really do release FF7 on the PSP, I think the response will be overwhelmingly positive. FF7 you can take anywhere? It’s hard to find too many gripes with that.

]]> Comment on Final Fantasy VII Coming to PSN Store? by kimmcking http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/04/07/final-fantasy-vii-coming-to-psn-store/#comment-36 kimmcking Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:25:38 +0000 http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2009/04/07/final-fantasy-vii-coming-to-psn-store/#comment-36 First of all I would like to Introduce myself - my name is KJ and how are you? It is interesting that Sony chose this angle. How do you think the response will be to the upcoming changes? First of all I would like to Introduce myself - my name is KJ and how are you? It is interesting that Sony chose this angle. How do you think the response will be to the upcoming changes?

]]> Comment on May 2009 Bring More RPGs for the PS3 by animatedwriter http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2008/12/31/may-2009-bring-more-rpgs-for-the-ps3/#comment-10 animatedwriter Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:10:46 +0000 http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2008/12/31/may-2009-bring-more-rpgs-for-the-ps3/#comment-10 I actually did download the demo to Valkyria Chronicles since it got such high reviews. I can see why so many people like it, but it just was not for me. I am horrible at aiming firearms, so I failed the tutorial over and over. Give me a giant sword over a rifle any day. I actually did download the demo to Valkyria Chronicles since it got such high reviews. I can see why so many people like it, but it just was not for me. I am horrible at aiming firearms, so I failed the tutorial over and over. Give me a giant sword over a rifle any day.

]]> Comment on May 2009 Bring More RPGs for the PS3 by Sam http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2008/12/31/may-2009-bring-more-rpgs-for-the-ps3/#comment-9 Sam Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:33:01 +0000 http://rpgvideogames.today.com/2008/12/31/may-2009-bring-more-rpgs-for-the-ps3/#comment-9 Seriously, they really dropped the ball on the ps3 in the RPG department. I suppose Sony was simply trying to match the plethora of shooters x360 had to offer by making some of their own. In doing so, though, they ended up alienating a large portion of their core fan base. Aside from the beautiful White Knight Chronicles, there really isnt' much to look forward to in 2009 with FFXIII not coming out untill 2010. Perhaps a port of Star Ocean 4 on the PS3 in late 2009, or a even a port of Tales of Vesperia - but I doubt it. I will say one thing, though. Although my thirst for a truly epic JRPG has not been fully quenched, I recently played Valkyria Chronicles and it is way, way up there on my list of best RPG's. This is coming from someone who has been an avid RPG fan since Final Fantasy 1. The game brings two of my favorite RPG elements together, strategy and traditional style, to present a really new and refreshing experience. The battle system is just stunning. I have gone through the story 3 times already, and I'm still not tired of it. There is a lot - and I mean a lot- of story in this game, and it is presented in a very clean fashion. All in all it is the first RPG for the PS3 that has really pulled me in. If you are like me(and I think you are), you will enjoy this game from beginning to end. Do yourself a favor and pick Valkyria Chronicles up, because trust me when I say that you don't want to miss out on this gem of a game. It will not dissapoint. Seriously, they really dropped the ball on the ps3 in the RPG department. I suppose Sony was simply trying to match the plethora of shooters x360 had to offer by making some of their own. In doing so, though, they ended up alienating a large portion of their core fan base. Aside from the beautiful White Knight Chronicles, there really isnt’ much to look forward to in 2009 with FFXIII not coming out untill 2010. Perhaps a port of Star Ocean 4 on the PS3 in late 2009, or a even a port of Tales of Vesperia - but I doubt it.

I will say one thing, though. Although my thirst for a truly epic JRPG has not been fully quenched, I recently played Valkyria Chronicles and it is way, way up there on my list of best RPG’s. This is coming from someone who has been an avid RPG fan since Final Fantasy 1. The game brings two of my favorite RPG elements together, strategy and traditional style, to present a really new and refreshing experience. The battle system is just stunning. I have gone through the story 3 times already, and I’m still not tired of it. There is a lot - and I mean a lot- of story in this game, and it is presented in a very clean fashion. All in all it is the first RPG for the PS3 that has really pulled me in.

If you are like me(and I think you are), you will enjoy this game from beginning to end. Do yourself a favor and pick Valkyria Chronicles up, because trust me when I say that you don’t want to miss out on this gem of a game. It will not dissapoint.

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