Miranda Lemons

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  • Yes — Atelier Ryza is Good [Atelier Ryza Review]

    Yes — Atelier Ryza is Good [Atelier Ryza Review]

    Atelier Ryza (2020) is an excellent game in the Atelier series that does everything well. Gust doesn’t take many risks with Ryza. It’s a back-to-basics title, which makes it a fantastic first game for an Atelier newcomer. Ryza is great for its straightforward story, game mechanics, and the game’s status as the first in a…

  • The Definitive Atelier Game You Should Start With [2023]

    The Definitive Atelier Game You Should Start With [2023]

    It doesn’t matter what Atelier game you start with. You play one Atelier game; you play them all.But, if you were to start somewhere, I recommend the latest Atelier game to date, Atelier Sophie 2 (released February 2022).

  • All Atelier Titles that Are on the Switch [2022]

    All Atelier Titles that Are on the Switch [2022]

    See this article for all Atelier games that are on the Switch as of March 2022, sorted by the most recently released to the oldest titles.

  • 3 Reasons the Atelier Series is Actually Good

    3 Reasons the Atelier Series is Actually Good

    The Atelier game is a quality, classic JRPG series with a crafting system that has been honed over time to remain consistently engaging and fun. Atelier games come out every year since 2001 and continue to improve their systems.

  • 4 Reasons FFXIV is Still Crazy-Expensive in 2023

    4 Reasons FFXIV is Still Crazy-Expensive in 2023

    Final Fantasy FFXIV is an expensive game and one of the most popular MMO titles. Despite launching over ten years ago, the complete edition of this game still commands a price tag of $59.99 USD – yes, you heard that right, the full-game price. This edition includes the base game and all of its expansions…

  • 7 Facts that Make FFXIV Superior to WoW [2022]

    7 Facts that Make FFXIV Superior to WoW [2022]

    Final Fantasy XIV (FFXIV) and World of Warcraft (WoW) are two of the most relevant, long-standing MMO giants in 2021. The battle between these two games is still a hot topic, even in current year. Although both games have their strengths, I have picked seven areas that give FFXIV an edge over WoW. Let’s go…

  • FFXIV Home-Buyer’s Guide: 12 Benefits of Ownership

    FFXIV Home-Buyer’s Guide: 12 Benefits of Ownership

    Getting a home in FFXIV is a rite of passage in the game: it costs a ton of Gil and yet — much like real homeownership — it is a place of pride and a place of your own. Luckily, being a homeowner brings its own set of perks, too, which we are going to…

  • Luck Spheres in FFX: Everything, Explained

    Luck Spheres in FFX: Everything, Explained

    Most sphere slots on the Sphere Grid in Final Fantasy X are straightforward. Power spheres are for strength slots. Mana spheres are for magic slots. Speed spheres are for agility slots. This is intuitive, because common spheres are dropped by common enemies. These spheres are in your inventory, so you know the correlation. But with…

  • What Crests and Sigils Actually Do and Why You Should Care

    What Crests and Sigils Actually Do and Why You Should Care

    Crests and Sigils. They do nothing. They sit in your inventory. They don’t make good fidget spinners or… anything really. They never go away. But you came to this article probably thinking there is something to these little trinkets. And there is. These crests and sigils have a dormant potential to unlock each of your…

  • How to (Almost) Effortlessly Craft HQ Items in FFXIV

    How to (Almost) Effortlessly Craft HQ Items in FFXIV

    Mastering your craft is satisfying in FFXIV. If you can craft high-quality (HQ) items, you become an indispensable member of society who can barter and earn money quickly. Earning a lot of Gil grants further privileges such as the ability to buy and furnish a house. With great crafting abilities, you become self-reliant and can…