People still regard the PS2 as the best console of all-time, and these games are a huge part of why.

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

PS2 RPGs like .hack//Infection and Dragon Quest 8 laid the foundation for open-world ideas. Final Fantasy 12 on PS2 showcased larger, open zones with seamless transitions in the game world. Wild Arms ...

Linda Güster is a Contributor at DualShockers and a German, UK-based gaming journalist specializing in video games, esports, industry analysis, features, lists, reviews, interviews, and news. She has ...

Many remember Sony's consoles, especially the PlayStation and PlayStation 2, as heavyweights in their JRPG catalogs. Ask anyone what their favorite JRPGs are from these platforms, and you will ...

For years, pixel art was viewed as a nostalgic throwback to when the style was the predominant choice in video gaming. The style was typically associated with indie games trying to imitate classics ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...