Aidan MoherHayao Miyazaki’s Lost Magic of ParenthoodHow the legendary Studio Ghibli filmmaker explores the intersections of childhood, parenthood, and magic in his most famous films.Jul 12, 20211Jul 12, 20211
Aidan MoherinInsert CartridgeChrono Cross Wasted Chrono Trigger’s Biggest Gift: New Game+Chrono Trigger defined the concept of New Game+, and then its divisive sequel missed the point entirelyNov 17, 20201Nov 17, 20201
Aidan MoherinInsert CartridgeTimeless: A History of Chrono TriggerHow a Super Nintendo JRPG developed by a Dream Team of creators is still finding new fans 25 years laterSep 16, 20204Sep 16, 20204
Aidan MoherinInsert CartridgeSea of Stars is the game Chrono Trigger fans have been waiting forAn early demo of Sea of Stars reveals a game bursting with innovation and beauty while staying true to its classic inspirationsAug 24, 2020Aug 24, 2020
Aidan MoherinInsert CartridgeExploring Suikoden’s heart and the excitement for Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred HeroesHow Rabbit & Bear Studio’s new Kickstarter is channeling the soul of the beloved Suikoden franchiseAug 10, 20201Aug 10, 20201
Aidan MoherinInsert CartridgeExcerpt: “Beauty, Dragons, and Isometric Horror: Revisiting Breath of Fire IV”Despite gorgeous sprites and fun battles, this late-generation PlayStation Japanese RPG misses classic status.Jul 17, 2020Jul 17, 2020
Aidan MoherinInsert CartridgeExcerpt: “Magic: The Gathering’s digital history, from first build to end step”Following the 20 year digital journey of the world’s greatest trading card game from tabletops to eSportsJul 2, 2020Jul 2, 2020
Aidan MoherinInsert CartridgeWeaponized Nostalgia: Final Fantasy VII Remake (Square Enix, PlayStation 4)How Final Fantasy VII Remake’s opening hours use nostalgia and modern gaming ideologies to redefine how we think about remakes.Jun 18, 2020Jun 18, 2020
Aidan MoherinInsert CartridgeTrials of Mana: The Insert Cartridge Review (Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC)Like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the two versions of Trials of Mana show strengths and flaws in opposite waysJun 8, 2020Jun 8, 2020
Aidan MoherinInsert CartridgeThe 8 Craziest Japanese RPG Fan TheoriesFrom dead Squall to post-war Kanto, you’ll never look at Final Fantasy VIII, Pokemon, or Chrono Trigger the same ever again.May 26, 2020May 26, 2020