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It’s been eight long years since the Flappy Bird saga took mobile devices by storm, but some of us haven’t forgotten the adorable tapping adventure. And apparently, Mihoyo and a Genshin Impact fan haven’t either, because there’s a version of the game featuring everyone’s favorite sidekick, Flappy Paimon. Actually, it sounds like two versions of the game exist. Mihoyo seems to have come out with its own version of Flappy Paimon that you can actually play from your phone by scanning this handy QR code....

The Game Awards are held each year to honor developers, publishers, artists, content creators, and everybody else involved in the gaming industry; though this year may look a little different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With lockdowns and stay-at-home orders still in effect in many locations around the world, the 2020 Game Awards is taking a digital approach to the night. The 2020 Game Awards are scheduled for December 1o and will be streamed live on over 45 global video platforms....

The latest free Pokémon episode on YouTube looks at Nessa’s rise to the top. Twilight Wings is the new Pokémon anime that you can watch on YouTube. They’re short videos that look at the Galar Region’s characters and attempts to flesh them out a bit, story-wise. The fourth episode digs into Water Gym leader Nessa motivations both as Hulbury Gym’s leader and as a model. After suffering a loss at the hands of Milo, Chairman Rose shows up and throws around some huge #MeToo vibes before it becomes clear that he’s actually suggesting that Nessa give up her modeling career in order to focus her efforts on Pokémon full-time....

Board game enthusiasts are in for a treat with up to 75% off some of the best titles on the Nintendo Switch eShop. From now until September 21, users will be able to find savings that range from 50-75% off the original prices, and there is something for everyone to enjoy. The following games are currently on sale along with their respective discounts. UNO for Nintendo Switch – 60% off MONOPOLY for Nintendo Switch – 75% off TRIVIAL PURSUIT Live!...

Ghost of Tsushima is a beautiful and fun experience, so it’s no wonder that fans don’t seem to want the story to end. Unfortunately, it has to end eventually, but being prepared for that moment can lessen the weight of the blow. For those wondering, the story of Ghost of Tsushima takes place over the course of three separate acts. That said, those familiar with the game will know that Ghost of Tsushima is a huge, open world experience, and there is a whole lot to do in each act and region....

The Demon Slayer franchise has consistently dominated the Japanese box office since Demon Slayer: Mugen Train made its premiere in October 2020. But now it looks like the film’s reign has finally been challenged by an old veteran. Gintama The Final, the appropriately named final film in the Gintama series, has taken the top spot for the latest weekend, giving the previous champion its first taste of 2nd place. After an incredibly strong showing ever since it first premiered, Mugen Train conceded the number 1 rank as The Final just slightly pulled ahead in its first weekend....

It’s now been fourteen years since God of War 2 first released for PS2, and Director Cory Barlog decided to celebrate by sharing a little insight on the development process of the classic title. In the game designer’s usual style, Barlog gave the majority of the credit to the team at Santa Monica Studio for the title’s success. The new insight came as a response to a tweet by The Game Awards that congratulated God of War 2 on the fourteen-year anniversary and for having pushed the original title into the huge series it is now....

A new Bloomberg report has provided great insight into the extent of Google’s investment in third-party content for Stadia. According to sources, Google spent “tens of millions of dollars” to encourage major publishers like Ubisoft and Take-Two Interactive to bring their biggest games to the cloud gaming service. The report’s author, Jason Schreier, tweeted that tens of millions of dollars were spent for for each port. He also stated that Google paid “$20 million to Ubisoft to port Assassin’s Creed and The Division,” adding that Take-Two Interactive, which had Red Dead Redemption 2 and NBA 2K20 available on Stadia at launch was also “raking it in....

This Gotham review contains spoilers. Gotham Season 3, Episode 5 It’s hard to care about characters when they don’t care about anything themselves beyond some abstract, selfish quest for power or justice. This is something that Gothamhas struggled with since its very beginning. It’s also why it’s always been so easy to care about Peguin. Even in his darkest days, he has cared. He cared endlessly about his mother. He cares about Fish....

With fans and critics beginning to turn against EA with each passing iteration in the FIFA franchise, it appears that the Redwood City, California-based developer has one more trick up its sleeve for FIFA 21. A recent leak appears to confirm that one of the game’s greatest players will make his appearance as an Icon in the Ultimate Team mode. User ponnyslakteriet on the EA Sports FIFA Forums suggests that David Beckham will be added to FIFA 21 Ultimate Team as an Icon....

The Final Fantasy series is a franchise we all know and love; for some, it was even their first introduction into the JRPG genre. It’s a storied series that spans across multiple games and console generations, from the original Nintendo to the Xbox One and PS4. The franchise is home to some of the most recognizable heroes and villains in video games, one of the most celebrated being Kefka Palazzo, the main antagonist of Final Fantasy 6....

Final Fantasy 10-2 offers a unique way of changing up the job class of its three leading ladies — Dresspheres. Throughout the game, you can find and equip various Dresspheres to give Yuna, Rikku, and Paine different roles while in battle. You can also change Dresspheres on the fly during battle to really mix things up. While most Dresspheres obtained can be equipped by all three characters, Yuna, Rikku, and Paine all get their own individual Special Dressphere that can only they can equip....

Games are being delayed big time in 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak and its many ramifications. One of the many that has suffered some time loss due to COVID-19 is the expansion for Final Fantasy 14, which was original due to launch this month, but it now finally has a release date. Final Fantasy 14 was originally released in September 2010 and has seen not only a massive rewrite of the whole universe, but a number of well-received expansions as well....

Final Fantasy 15’s upcoming multiplayer expansion is going to have an official Closed Beta, open to all players who own the JRPG and its season pass. Comrades, the game’s official co-op multiplayer expansion, was announced around 9 months ago. Fans have eagerly awaited new information on Comrades, and today’s beta announcement is the first news in some time. A final release date for Comrades has yet to be revealed. The beta will run from August 3 through August 8....

There are quite a few difficult boss battles in Final Fantasy VII Remake, but none more so than the Arsenal. This mechanical monstrosity has several one hit kill attacks and just shy of 125,000 HP. It’s also able to change its damage affinities at will and is immune to most of the game’s status ailments. Worse still, players will only have two regular party members available for the fight. As Cloud and Tifa are busy dealing with Rufus and Darkstar, it will be up to Aerith and Barret to take care of the Arsenal....

Many Persona fans are still exploring the new features and areas that were added in Persona 5 Royal, an expanded version of the base game. However, one of the series’ spin-off manga is about to come to a close, sad as that may be. Persona 5 has more than one spin-off manga, or Japanese comic books. The main manga, which is simply titled Persona 5, is still ongoing and is being translated for English-speaking audiences by Viz Media....

Throughout its 30-year lifespan, Fire Emblem has had plenty of chances to experiment with its formula — chances it’s definitely taken if we’re to consider the games that lack weapon durability, or recently added mechanics like Battalions. But there are a few core paradigms the series always wants to come back to. We aren’t just talking about classes — many of which transcend nearly all 16 games — but rather archetypes: in Fire Emblem, there are a few distinct types of character that always seem to make their way into the lineup....

The recent installment for Fire Emblem, Three Houses has an entirely unique gameplay mechanic where Byleth can roam through Garreg Mach Monastery and interact with the students, faculty, and some non-playable characters like the adored Gatekeeper. Each week, Byleth will teach students from a specific house and when they are picked, they can train their weapon or movement ranks. In the process, their motivation bar will go down by one bar if they succeed in their lesson....

The main series games of the Fire Emblem franchise are known to have a Support feature where two characters engage in a conversation outside of battle. This not only helps to strengthen the pair during combat but also allows the player to get to know more about each character’s personality, interests, and backstory. With the academy and monastery setting of Three Houses, there are plenty of students, faculty, and knights to get to know and form bonds with through countless support conversations....

More than ten months after its initial announcement, Marvel Realm of Champions finally reveals gameplay footage. Since 2013, Marvel’s game department has been dedicating most of their resources to heavily monetized free-to-play games. Even if this might not be what most fans of the company want, new gameplay for Marvel Realm of Champions looks to be promising and add new mechanics to the mobile format. Based on the gameplay trailer, as well as other videos released on the game’s YouTube channel over the past year, Marvel Realm of Champions might not feature any beloved characters from the Marvel universe....