Ys Origin came out in Japan in 2006, but wasn’t until the last few years that the US saw an XSEED-fueled resurgence for the series. Now that we have it, how well does it hold up six years later? Pretty well, actually. READ MORE
Shawn Vermette
Welcome to a new season of Snackbar Speculator! Last season ended with Graham running away with victory. Can Andrew or Shawn beat him this time? Can he hold onto his crown? And how will Eric fare in his first full season on the panel? The only way to find out is to stick around all year! READ MORE
The Atelier series has always been an oddball in the JRPG genre. While most games focus on saving the world from the likes of egotistical madmen, Atelier games focus on more personal stories. In that vein, Atelier Meruru follows in the footsteps of Rorona and Totori by focusing on the story of a single alchemist; in this case, Merurulince Rede Arls, Princess of Arls. READ MORE
The end of E3 marks the end of the Speculator season around here. We’ll be back with a fresh slate and some tweaks in two weeks, but check out how we did at E3 after the break, including a tightly-contested Lightning Round. READ MORE
Sony started things off with a bang, introducing Beyond, the next title from Quantic Dream. Ellen Page will play the main character, Jody Holmes, while we experience 15 years of her life in Quantic Dream’s trademark cinematic style. Check the video above for more. READ MORE
