A lot of good RPGs throw you right into the thick of things, in media res. Final Fantasy VI, VII, Super Mario RPG, and Vagrant Story all begin almost immediately with the player in the midst of combat. These games want to immediately familiarize you with the things that you’ll be doing for the next… Continue reading Ness’ Family

I think what’s really exciting about the naming process at the beginning of Earthbound is the music. They don’t just carry over the same tune from the file select screen. Not only does the change in music signify a new relationship, a collaboration between the game and you, but it’s also the first really good… Continue reading Your Name, Please

He left some video games with us for safekeeping. Including Earthbound. I’ve played this game a lot. That’s because I really like it. I think it’s one of the best games ever, and it means a lot to me personally. That’s the main thing about Earthbound, and all reviews and essays written about Earthbound inevitably… Continue reading Andres left for L.A.