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How Monster Hunter rose from niche import to an international sensation By James Mielke last updated 26 February 25 Big in Japan A brief history of the series in the East and the West through the eyes of a hunting veteran.
Life in Vana'diel: 19 years in, Final Fantasy 11 is still an MMO unlike any other By James Mielke published 31 May 21 Retrospective Longtime Final Fantasy 11 columnist James Mielke looks back at the MMO's 19 year history, and talks to its developers about where it goes next.
