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Bravely Default

Square Enix's Path to Octopath Traveler

We take a peek behind the curtain to see who made this new Switch RPG....

by Neal Ronaghan - July 31, 2018

Nintendo World Report's Top 20 3DS Games (So Far): #15 - #11

Mix together RPGs, rhythm, platforming, and racing to get this batch of games....

by - February 24, 2015

Top 10 3DS Games: Three Years and Running: #10-7

We kick off the list with a mix of genres, ranging from rhythm to RPG....

by Neal Ronaghan - March 25, 2014

ROUNDTABLE: Staff Sez: Character Class

All RPGs all day every day....

by Josh Max - March 7, 2014

ROUNDTABLE: Bravely Default Expectations

Our staff shares their expectations for Square Enix's latest 3DS RPG....

by James Dawson - February 8, 2014

Nintendo World Report's 2014 Predictions: Neal Ronaghan, Director

Check out these oddly specific to-the-exact-date predictions....

by Neal Ronaghan - January 8, 2014

BLOG: My Thoughts on the Latest 3DS Nintendo Direct

I'm still in shock....

by Justin Berube - April 21, 2013

BLOG: Nintendo Direct 4.17.2013 Megaton Round-Up

Did you miss the Nintendo Direct? We've got all the announcements right here....

by Tom Malina and Neal Ronaghan - April 17, 2013

BLOG: What Could Be at This Week's Nintendo Direct?

With a Nintendo Direct in less than 48 hours, it's time to speculate until the event starts....

by Neal Ronaghan - April 15, 2013

Japan eShop Round-Up (10/31/2012)

Crashmo is in da house, yo!...

by Danny Bivens - October 31, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (10/17/2012)

There's lots to love for fans of old school Famicom games. Oh yeah, and an EX Troopers demo. ...

by Danny Bivens - October 19, 2012

NWR Staff 3DS Playtime Round Three

What has your NWR Staff been playing on their 3DSes?...

by Neal Ronaghan - October 17, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (10/03/2012)

A few Chotto Nintendo Direct vids along with Mario Golf (GBC), Dig Dug and a falconry simulator make for a great week in downloads....

by Danny Bivens - October 3, 2012

Tokyo Game Show 2012 Nintendo Platform Title List

Curious about what Nintendo titles will be at the show? We have you covered!...

by Danny Bivens - September 19, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (09/12/2012)

Nintendo's brave isn't very default in Japan this week....

by Danny Bivens - September 12, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (08/29/2012)

Nintendo Direct is back, complete with giving the eShop more videos and demos. ...

by Danny Bivens - August 30, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (08/01/2012)

Dragon Quest, Bravely Default, Fire Emblem and even Kunio-kun make an appearance this week in Japan!...

by Danny Bivens - August 1, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (06/27/2012)

Taiko Drum Master, Etrian Odyssey, and Bravely Default demos, Nintendo Direct videos and more!...

by Danny Bivens - June 28, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (03/28/2012)

The second Bravely Default demo is here!...

by Danny Bivens - March 30, 2012

Japan eShop Round-Up (02/29/2012)

Metroid, more 3D streaming videos, and another Square Enix demo arrive this week....

by Danny Bivens - March 1, 2012

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 844: Why Are We Talking About Horace?

Not that Horace. Or that one....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - October 15, 2023

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 711: Crest the Wave With the Right Shaka

It has never been about fun....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - February 28, 2021

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 259: Bravely Defaulting on the Atlus Line

The editor Alex whips Neal and John into shape as they talk Switch sales numbers, Zelda 35th, and more....

by Alex de Freitas, John Rairdin, and Neal Ronaghan - February 5, 2021

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 703: Incursions Into Complete Despair: A Holiday Special

Tis the season......

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - December 20, 2020

TALK NINTENDO: Episode 4 - Good ol' Pants

The Boys talk about their Top 5 Most Played 3DS Games!...

by Talk Nintendo Podcast - October 13, 2016

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 478: The Word You're Looking for Is Abomination

This is not especially observant; it's always a word worth finding....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - May 29, 2016

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 473: The Woody Allen Star Fox

Despite showing up in this title, Falco Lombardi's child with Mata Hari is only recognized as side-canon....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - April 24, 2016

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 472: Epic Closet Octopus

We brought in an eShop developer to advise RFN as we launch our hot new banger....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - April 17, 2016

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 464: Viewtiful Jokes

More fun than a sack full of Soul Nuts....

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - February 21, 2016

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 463: Feel the Magic User

My boy Hector once axed 40 guys in a single day; do you really think he's going to be shy about me touching his face?...

by James Jones, Greg Leahy, Jon Lindemann, and Guillaume Veillette - February 14, 2016

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 408: A Really Nice Guy

Back to our usual format, we blast through games and emails in this post-Thanksgiving episode....

by James Jones, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - December 7, 2014

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 375: Whatcha Been Shipping?

Our games range from old to recent and brand new, including a stunningly difficult new platformer. We also look at the state of RPGs on Wii U and respond to Smash Bros tournament backlash....

by James Jones, Jon Lindemann, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - March 23, 2014

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 373: Death of a Soft Salesman

Jon is back, and he brought along Billy for this big episode in which we give Nintendo WiFi Connection an honest (if slightly premature) eulogy....

by Billy Berghammer, James Jones, Jon Lindemann, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - March 9, 2014

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 372: Mystic Quest is (Not) Okay

Let's take a field trip from Murder School to spend time with our buddy Donald, the newest Donkey Kong game, and so much more!...

by James Jones, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - March 2, 2014

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 371: Ghost Commander

Guys, we did it: Garnett Lee on a full episode of RFN. Listen up!...

by James Jones, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - February 23, 2014

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 122: Whack Attack

Games we've been playing, listener mail, and an in-depth look at Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze!...

by Alex Culafi, Andy Goergen, Daan Koopman, Zachary Miller, Neal Ronaghan, and Scott Thompson - February 22, 2014

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 370: The Contemplative Podcast

Oven-fresh reactions to the latest Nintendo Direct, plus a Bravely Default roundtable and Listener Mail!...

by James Jones, Jon Lindemann, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - February 16, 2014

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 365: Demo Dogma

Bravely Default blows our minds, but not enough to further delay our Top 5 Games of 2013!...

by James Jones, Jon Lindemann, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - January 12, 2014

CONNECTIVITY: Episode 111: Guys Like Us

Full Nintendo Direct reactions and the finale of our Ace Attorney 5 discussion!...

by Danny Bivens, Alex Culafi, James Jones, Zachary Miller, and Mike Sklens - November 16, 2013

RADIO FREE NINTENDO: Episode 334: Stupor Guide

The RFN gang talks though one of the most exciting Nintendo Directs yet....

by James Jones, Jon Lindemann, Jonathan Metts, and Guillaume Veillette - April 21, 2013

THE FAMICAST: Episode 19: CANICHIWA MINI-SAN

When a year gives you a ton of games, you play them. Simple as that....

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, and Ty Shughart - December 29, 2012

THE FAMICAST: Episode 18: BRAVELY DIRECT

In this time bending episode, everything ends in flux!...

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, Ty Shughart, Matt Walker, and Minoru Yamaizumi - November 30, 2012

THE FAMICAST: Episode 17: LATE TITLE CARD

Do you accept Danny as your new Famicast overlord? These guys do!...

by Danny Bivens, Daan Koopman, Ty Shughart, and Minoru Yamaizumi - October 26, 2012

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3DS

Game Profile

Bravely Default Box Art

Genre RPG
Developer Silicon Studio
Players1

Worldwide Releases

na: Bravely Default
Release Feb 07, 2014
PublisherNintendo
RatingTeen
jpn: Bravely Default: Flying Fairy
Release Oct 11, 2012
PublisherSquare Enix
Rating15+
eu: Bravely Default
Release Dec 06, 2013
PublisherNintendo
Rating12+
aus: Bravely Default: Where the Fairy Flies
Release Dec 07, 2013
PublisherNintendo
RatingMature
kor: Bravely Default
Release Apr 16, 2014
PublisherNintendo
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