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Posted on February 11, 2026January 23, 2026 by Alexander Case

Nintendo Power Retrospectives: Part 142

I’m, at long last, back, with the September of 1998 issue, and a handful of N64 games.

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Posted on February 10, 2026January 4, 2026 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 188: The Final Dungeon Appears

The title is fairly self-explanatory.

Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu

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Posted on February 9, 2026January 4, 2026 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 187: Attack & Dethrone God (1st Attempt)

Time for a boss fight against Ultima.

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Posted on February 6, 2026January 4, 2026 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 186: God Is A Dick

We learn about Ultima’s involvement in the world’s creation.

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Posted on February 5, 2026December 21, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 185: Storming the Castle

Now we have to storm the castle.

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Posted on February 3, 2026December 21, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 184: Gatehouse

Next, we have to storm the gatehouse.

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Posted on February 2, 2026December 21, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 183: Behemoth Battle

We have to get past a Behemoth.

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Posted on February 1, 2026January 30, 2026 by Alexander Case

Minor Tweaks I’d Make To Final Fantasy XIV’s Starting Job Lineup

Lately, I’ve been putting some real thought into the selection of starting jobs in Final Fantasy XIV, what cities they’re connected to, and what the flavor of those cities is. In particular, I think, were I able to do so, I’d make a few changes.

Posted on January 30, 2026December 21, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 182: Orb!

I finish off the last of these marks and move forward with the story.

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Posted on January 29, 2026December 21, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 181: Lizards & Lasers

Got two more marks to slay.

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Posted on January 27, 2026December 21, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 180: The Hunt Continues

Next up is a nasty Goblin.

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Posted on January 26, 2026December 21, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 179: Seeking Rare Materials

I start another group of hunts for upgrade materials.

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Posted on January 23, 2026December 10, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 178: Catching Up At Home

Time to catch up with what’s going on at the Hideaway.

Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu

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Posted on January 22, 2026December 10, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 177: Trials of Odin

I take on my first trial – this one for Odin.

Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu

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Posted on January 20, 2026December 10, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 176: One Does Not Simply Walk Into Waloed

We explore the plains outside of Stonhyrr.

Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu

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Posted on January 19, 2026December 10, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 175: The Black Gate

It’s time to seek out the gates of Stonhyrr.

Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu

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Posted on January 16, 2026December 10, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 174: A Fool Fights In A Burning House

We catch up with what our allies are doing.

Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu

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Posted on January 15, 2026December 14, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 173: Puppet On A String

I beat Barnabas, but Ultima is pleased with that.

Music:
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Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu

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Posted on January 13, 2026December 10, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 172: Kingslayer

It’s time to fight Barnabas.

Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu

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Posted on January 12, 2026December 10, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 171: Long Way To The Top

I’ve got to get through several more floors of the tower.

Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu

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Posted on January 9, 2026December 10, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 170: Tower of Reverie

I’ve reached Barnabas’ tower, now I need to reach the top.

Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu

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Posted on January 8, 2026December 10, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 169: Paths of Doom

I head on the road to my battle with Barnabas and Odin.

Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu

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Posted on January 6, 2026December 7, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 168: O Hai Odin

We have another run-in with Odin.

Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu

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Posted on January 5, 2026December 7, 2025 by Alexander Case

Where I Play Final Fantasy XVI Part 167: Welcome to Marmo

We make the journey to Ash.

Music:
“Land of Eikons/Away (Overture)”
Scored by Masayoshi Soken, Nobuo Uematsu

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