Xenoblade Chronicles 2, a Fragment of Eternity
The world of video games is an ocean of creators, among whom some are haunted by a vision too vast for the frameworks imposed upon them. Tetsuya Takahashi belongs to this lineage…
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The Art Of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
In 1969, in the Columbia Records studios in New York, Miles Davis shook up the music scene by recording the album Bitches Brew. At that precise moment, something strange and fascinating was…
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – A Canvas of Fading Lives
There are games you see coming from miles away. The ones that, backed by a vast arsenal of financial and structural support, promise from the very start a grand, unforgettable adventure. And…
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Chained Echoes: 16-bit Renaissance
I’ve been writing about video games for over a year now, and I realize that I’ve never yet talked about J-RPGs, a genre I’ve been particularly fond of since my childhood. After…
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People facing Imperialism
The figure of empire is common to many works of fantasy. From its birth to its destruction, it is a lever that fascinates our imaginations. Tolkien understood this when he created the…
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This is not a remake, it’s a sequel
Please note that this text assumes that you have completed Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy VII Remake. It’s also worth remembering that it was published on Substack before the release of…
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Final Fantasy VII: the real enemy is us
It all begins and ends Opening scene. A young woman observes ancient elements on the wall, holding a basket of flowers. The camera pans away, revealing her to be in a crowded…
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Final Fantasy XV, the anti-road trip?
Axioms I won’t beat around the bush, Final Fantasy XV is a game I’ve had a lot to do with. When the game was announced in 2006, I remember the excitement of…
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, a journey into denial
Grabbing your bag and heading off into the unknown means discovering yourself. By setting off for new horizons, we leave the trials and tribulations of everyday life behind us. In this way,…