Articles by Hank Whitson

After several futuristic installments, Final Fantasy 16 provides Square Enix with the opportunity to revive classic tropes from the franchise’ roots.

WB Games Montreal has a wealth of comic book lore to draw on when developing the leads of Gotham Knights and these iconic moments should make the cut.

Here’s an in-depth look at several larger-than-life figures from folklore, fiction, history, and theology that comprise Persona 5’s Strength arcana.

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order 2 has the potential to improve on one of Knights of the Old Republic’s most exciting roleplaying opportunities.

The Last Of Us’ Ellie is a complex character who has matured throughout in the franchise and that evolution must continue in the third installment.

Ghost of Tsushima is a gorgeous game with a lot to say, but its delivery is most affecting when it is understated and leaves room for interpretation.

In Persona 5, personas from the Justice arcana not only represents matters of fairness and governance, but divine judgement and righteousness.

With 10 new interconnected Star Wars shows from Disney Plus, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order’s Cal Kestis deserves a moment in the spotlight.

There’s no word as to whether the greatest Batman rogue of all will appear in Gotham Knights, but here’s the breakdown on how it could work.

Hades and Disco Elysium are extremely disparate experiences, but both games are structured around a common mechanic that elevates their storytelling.