Book description
Take a journey through the history of Japanese role-playing games--from the creators who built it, the games that defined it, and the stories that transformed pop culture and continue to capture the imaginations of millions of fans to this day. The Japanese roleplaying game (JRPG) genre is one that is known for bold, unforgettable characters; rich stories, and some of the most iconic and beloved games in the industry. Inspired by early western RPGs and introducing technology and artistic styles that pushed the boundaries of what video games could be, this genre is responsible for creating some of the most complex, bold, and beloved games in history--and it has the fanbase to prove it. In Fight, Magic, Items, Aidan Moher guides readers through the fascinating history of JRPGs, exploring the technical challenges, distinct narrative and artistic visions, and creative rivalries that fueled the creation of countless iconic games and their quest to become the best, not only in Japan, but in North America, too. Moher starts with the origin stories of two classic Nintendo titles, Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, and immerses readers in the world of JRPGs, following the interconnected history from through the lens of their creators and their stories full of hope, risk, and pixels, from the tiny teams and almost impossible schedules that built the foundations of the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest franchises; Reiko Kodama pushing the narrative and genre boundaries with Phantasy Star; the unexpected team up between Horii and Sakaguchi to create Chrono Trigger; or the unique mashup of classic Disney with Final Fantasy coolness in Kingdom Hearts. Filled with firsthand interviews and behind-the-scenes looks into the development, reception, and influence of JRPGs, Fight, Magic, Items captures the evolution of the genre and why it continues to grab us, decades after those first iconic pixelated games released.
Sun Leo
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Sky Trinity
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Highlander Monk
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Ship Whip
ListenBook's customizable audio filters allow me to personalize my listening experience β a fantastic feature. Decent narration, predictable story. The voice actor did a good job, but the plot followed a familiar formula. If youβre looking for something new and groundbreaking, this might not be it.
Show Boat
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Mallow Man
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Dez North
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Cougar Fuzz
Being able to adjust playback speed suits everyone's preferences β a thoughtful feature. The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature turns any environment into a cozy listening haven. The chapter navigation is a lifesaver. It makes finding my place so easy.
Bad Princess
This app's compatibility with different file types means that my entire audiobook collection is at my fingertips. Book groups keep my related titles together for a cohesive listening experience. A thoughtful feature! A functional audiobook. It kept me entertained, but I wasnβt blown away. The narratorβs performance was competent, though some emotional scenes fell a bit flat.
DriftDetector
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Spoiler
I love the ability to change the background color. Itβs a nice touch. The app is so well-designed. Itβs clear the developers put a lot of thought into it.
Honey
Effortless audiobook management β this app's usability is impressive. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for audiobook lovers. They help me keep track of important moments.
BlacKitten
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Cowboy Booter
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Frosty Squid
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Noise Toy
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Stickers
Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a thoughtful and enjoyable way to share my favorite stories with friends and introduce them to new worlds of literature. The bookmark feature is fantastic. I can easily pick up where I left off.
Chew Chew
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PixelPioneer
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Amphibi-Dangerous
I've found solace and relaxation in the pages of countless audiobooks. I'm impressed by how this app seamlessly syncs across my devices. I can't get over how smooth the playback is. Even high-quality files play flawlessly. The app's ability to handle various audio formats is impressive. No more file conversions!
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience