Yeah. So many RPGs have parties formed from cyborgs, Indiana Jones inspired treasure hunters, and magicians who can speak to golems.

You should play 5 if you skipped it. It's much more in keeping with 1-3.

I used to dupe apples when I was young too. Those secret bonus boss battles strewn throughout the world were damn-near impossible if you weren't max level.

Wild Arms' 3D was still pretty commendable in comparison to FFVII. WA definitely didn't have the same high polygon count in its battles, but they dared to texture their polygons, which VII did not. Not many people thing about that.

Thanks for posting this video. It was in my original comment.

The relationship between Jack and Lady Harken destroys me.

The music is insane. Pure and simple. Into the Wilderness can bring me into tears on the right (or wrong?) day. It's one of my favorite aspects of the series, aside from the persistent series-wide lore.

Start with 1, or the PS2 remix of 1 entitled "Alter Code F." They're the best introduction to the world and the mythology that supports it. Once you understand the basic rules, legends and imagery of Filgaia, you can truly appreciate the way the other games in the series play with those stories. The truest joy of…

The lack of support from Sony toward the WA franchise is, to use your phrasing, criminal. It's bizarre when you consider that it is Sony published franchise. It was always meant to be Sony's Final Fantasy. We wouldn't have even gotten 4 and 5 if not for the good folks as Xseed.

It was the same for me. I didn't get into turn based RPGs until the PS1 era, and Wild Arms was the game that did it.

Waiting for another WA game defines my entire relationship with the PS3. People forget that it's technically a Sony franchise. I'm not even sure what happened to Media Vision after XF though. I don't know if they still exist as a development house.

2 is sooooo good. When I was in grad school, I considered doing my thesis paper on Brad and his bizarre view of heroism.

The best part of 5 was the cameo appearances and the special costumes.

Alter Code F was fantastic. The translation is so much nicer than the original WA, and the story is fleshed out with greater detail. It's also amazing have Zed and Emma as party members.

Wow. Speakup twice in just afew weeks. Can I have a job?

I knew it. Alot of JRPG fans do. Most of us just aren't too excited about it, since we're not getting the DS version in the West.

I saw a fresh video for Ni No Kuni on another site the other day, and when the world map showed up after some FMV footage, I said to myself, "Mr. Scheier will be pleased."

My fondest memories Nintendo power comes from the days before the launch of Pokemon Red & Blue for the Gameboy. They sent out not only an issue that explained the incoming phenomenon known as Pokemon, but also sent along a VHS tape walking you through the world of the game and animated series, and hinting that toys…

Sweet sassy molassey! Is that your collection?

I love that kit. I've thought about getting one of those for my WoC Prime, but those custom parts just get way too pricy for me. I'd rather just have another whole bot.