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20 PSOne RPGs the PlayStation Store should offer (that aren’t Final Fantasy)

As you may recall, a week ago Gamertell featured a list detailing some of the original PlayStation games which deserved to be added to the PlayStation Store as PSOne classics. This week, we’re running with that idea again. Only this time, we’re focusing on RPGs that should be in the PlayStation Store. After all, the original PlayStation was famous for all of the phenomenal RPGs that appeared on it.

It won’t be as in-depth a look at the games and reasons for their inclusions, but instead a brief overview stating, “Hey, this deserves to be in the PlayStation Store because ______________.”

So let’s go through, in alphabetical order, 20 RPGs should become PSOne classics…

Eight great video game role models for women

All too often, female characters in video games are given bit parts, or designed in a manner that shows developers clearly intended them to act as eye candy. While female characters have become incredibly visible in games as time has gone by, it still can be difficult to discern characters who are really good role models for female players.

To make matters worse, when lists are compiled of strong female leads, they tend to feature the same characters over and over again. I’ve seen Lara Croft appear in lists at least 20 times, and frankly she doesn’t always deserve the spot.

Here are eight female characters, many of whom are often forgotten and should be considered role models for girl gamers. They are unique individuals in their various storylines and possess strong personalities…