It takes a lot of work to be the black sheep of a series as inconsistent as Final Fantasy, but Final Fantasy II has generally found itself in that position since it first released on the 8-bit Famicom back in 1988. It’s an odd game, in many ways establishing the SaGa series more than it […]
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A job search can be a long and arduous process, venturing from job board to job board sometimes not even knowing what positions are out there. Coupled with the difficulties faced in job markets in the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, lots of people are struggling to know where to start. Apply now […]
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The original Final Fantasy is coming up on its 35th birthday next year, but that’s not the only anniversary the game is celebrating. It has been 21 years since its first remake on Wonderswan, almost 20 years since its second remake on the PlayStation, nearly 17 years to the day since its third remake on […]
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Mergers and acquisitions are frequent in the games industry, with companies aiming to expand their portfolio and reach across the ever-growing games market. Large video game publishers will often acquire developers that have a history of producing successful titles in hope of creating more hits, while those outside of the industry are ever trying to […]
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For decades, people of colour have suffered through a lack of opportunity and a lack of respect. The games industry is no different, and here at PocketGamer.biz we wanted to do our part and help bring attention to the many incredible people of colour that help make up this sector. So, welcome to our ‘ […]
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For a very long time, the game now known as Trials of Mana ($23.99) was the fish that got away for Western players. The first game in the Mana series, now known as Adventures of Mana, made it over under the title Final Fantasy Adventure. The second came over as Secret of Mana. But due […]
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To help you keep on top of a busy news cycle and the latest hot topics in mobile gaming, each week we round up the five most-read stories on PocketGamer.biz. Read on and digest… 1. The Witcher: Monster Slayer suffered major issues at launch The Witcher: Monster Slayer suffered major issues at launch with many […]
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A job search can be a long and arduous process, venturing from job board to job board sometimes not even knowing what positions are out there. Coupled with the difficulties faced in job markets in the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, lots of people are struggling to know where to start. Apply now […]
Continue ReadingIt is often said that nothing is truly finished and it’s a saying the games industry has taken to heart in recent times. Long gone are the days of developing and publishing a game without the need to tweak, adjust and patch it after launch, with new titles requiring constant operation and updates to keep […]
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When I got my own PlayStation a few years after it launched, I didn’t know that one random sports game purchase would somehow get me into a game genre that I still play today. The Clap Hanz-developed and Sony-published Hot Shot’s Golf (Everybody’s Golf outside North America) is a game I don’t even know why […]
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