On the Nature of the Crystals Crystals are the symbol of the Final Fantasy franchise. Regardless of plot, form, or setting, crystals have made an appearance in almost every game in the franchise, mainline or spin-off, since the conception of Final Fantasy. In… Read More ›
Writings & Errata
Narrative Art and Visual Storytelling: Taking a look at the Promotional Posters of Downton Abbey
Earlier this year I re-watched Downton Abbey, a historical drama set between 1912 – 1926 that centers on the fictitious aristocratic Crawley family living through the events of the early Twentieth Century. As you do when you re-watch a series,… Read More ›
The Formula of Final Fantasy: Logos
Originally, before deciding on The Formula of Final Fantasy, I wanted to write up an analysis of each Final Fantasy logo. Beautiful as they are, I was interested in examining the symbolism and meanings of the logos as they relate… Read More ›
Defining the Way of the Mandalore
The second season of The Mandalorian was plagued by a single recurring question — what does it mean to be a Mandalorian? Star Wars: The Clone Wars introduced us to the culture and history of Mandalore through its dynamic and… Read More ›
The Formula of Final Fantasy: An Introduction
With the recent announcement of Final Fantasy XVI, I thought it would be interesting to take an in-depth look at the series and examine those recurring elements that truly define Final Fantasy. While this may just be a summary of… Read More ›