When Fallout 3 came out in 2008, it kind of changed things as far as open world games go. Now, Oblivion did come out two years earlier, but that game was high fantasy and Fallout is all about guns when it comes to combat. It was also one of the first games to explore an area after a nuclear explosion and see what life would be like in the years that followed....
God of War was one of the highest-rated games of 2018, and stands as one of the most successful PS4 exclusives to date. Fans are undoubtedly excited to see what’s next for the God of War franchise, and while we may be quite a ways off from the sequel, a newly-discovered tease from game director Cory Barlog may offer an idea of what to expect from the sequel. As spotted by Reddit user Kayfriso, Cory Barlog’s pinned tweet thread spells out “Ragnarok is Coming” when one takes the first letter of each tweet....
It’s been over a week since Google announced Stadia at GDC 2019. Since then, much of the discussion surrounding Stadia has been focused on potential latency issues and its lineup of games. Less attention has been given to the impressive split-screen and local multiplayer options that were shown at GDC, but if they’re pulled off, they could stand as some of the platform’s most exciting features. During the presentation, the head of Research and Development for Stadia, Erin Hoffman-John, discussed Stadia’s split-screen and local co-op capabilities....
FIFA 21 is set to be the biggest soccer-based game release of the year. The FIFA franchise has managed to dominate the gaming competition through its fun gameplay and licensing deals which allow players to enjoy the likeness of the vast majority of teams and players. However, the last iterations of the FIFA series have been criticized for not adapting to gamer expectations. It is unclear whether FIFA 21 can remedy this, but it is taking action to stop some of the annoying aspects that feature in online gameplay....
Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age is an important remaster for several reasons. Final Fantasy 12 is an important history lesson in the way that Square Enix has navigated the series’ progression, demonstrating some of the earliest ideas for combat that breaks out of traditional turn-based JRPG mechanics alongside a plot that is full of political intrigue and complex characters. Final Fantasy 12 is also set in the world of Ivalice, one of the most popular environments Square Enix has ever created and home to another series classic in Final Fantasy Tactics....
Final Fantasy 14: Stormblood is already a success, buoyed by positive reviews and an active, dedicated playerbase that numbers in the millions. Yet Square Enix and the American Red Cross managed to add another accolade to the already well-decorated Final Fantasy 14 when the two companies partnered up to run the Stormblood Drive event, a pun-fuelled blood drive that saw the American Red Cross use a Final Fantasy 14-themed bloodmobile to collect plasma from fans....
Final Fantasy 14’s Shadowbringers is ending its reign with version 5.0, and at the end of 2020 Square Enix released the final tier of its Eden raids. You can now fight all 12 battles for the Eden series and experience hours of Final Fantasy 8 easter eggs as Gaia and Ryne’s journey comes to a close. If you’re keen on reliving the battle (or if you just want to hear a new version of Final Fantasy 8 songs), you can now download some of those tracks....
Final Fantasy 7 is often lauded as the fan-favorite of the Final Fantasy series, with many players considering it to be the best that the franchise has to offer in terms of characters, game mechanics, and storyline. The game is so beloved that it recently received a remake, with Final Fantasy 7 Remake launching in April earlier this year. One of the fandom’s favorite characters is Vincent Valentine, who was so well-loved that he even earned his own spin-off title, Dirge of Cerberus, which released for the PlayStation 2 in 2006....
There was a lot of nervous excitement leading up to the release of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, as fans of the beloved PlayStation classic waited to see if a remake could capture the same magic the original did back in 1997. The game certainly delivered, creating a living, breathing Midgar and adding in just the right touches to make the game feel familiar yet fresh. It was one of the best RPGs of 2020, and amidst all the hype and marketing, a series of figures were scheduled to release with the game, but only now is Tifa’s statue finally on the way....
One of the most cherished qualities of the Final Fantasy games over the years is its memorable cast of cool or odd characters. Fans have seen hundreds of these people (and creatures) come and go, with some being more drastically more popular and important than others. In that vein, a number of them have entered the ranks among the most iconic heroes and villains of all time. But this time, we’re calling back to the lesser-known characters in the games....
The popularity of Fire Emblem: Three Houses is incredible given the series as a whole hasn’t been that well received by mainstream audiences. But playing the game it isn’t hard to see why, it has a compelling narrative that changes depending the house you join, the characters are rich and complex individuals, and you’ll constantly wonder whether you’re one of the heroes, the villains, or somewhere in between. Having said that there are a number of aspects of the game that either defy logic or seem utter ridiculous....
A new piece of art has surfaced online that is connected with a new RPG from prolific developer Square Enix. The image itself doesn’t necessarily give anything away, but it does have enough detail for speculation to run rampant. What is most interesting about the art isn’t just its look but the fact that it’s for a completely new IP, one that is supposedly meant for western audiences. As you’ll see in the image below, the game clearly shares some design similarities with Square Enix’s other properties like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest, but, at the same time feels fresh and new....
UPDATE: The publisher, Wales Interactive, and PlayStation have since taken down the trailer from YouTube. This came after outrage on social media about profiting from real life horror stories of predators on Twitch. The UK publisher released a statement and has said, “Online abuse is real and is still happening every day — Gamer Girl seeks to raise awareness of this issue.” Prepare to experience the horror of an anonymous predator in chat, as FMV/simulator hybrid Gamer Girl releases in September for PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC....
A Reddit user participating in For Honor’s open beta discovers what appears to be a Mortal Kombat reference hidden in the background of one of the game’s PvP maps. For Honor officially releases on Tuesday but players have been putting the game through its paces all weekend thanks to the open beta, with plenty of screenshots and videos getting uploaded to the Internet as a result. One of the more interesting finds from this For Honor early access period is a screenshot of what appears to be a Mortal Kombat easter egg that was uploaded to Reddit on Saturday....
A former Sony executive has admitted that had the company not learned from the mistakes it made with the PS3, the PS4 could have been PlayStation’s final console. PlayStation has been one of the heavy hitters for the past four generations of console, and currently sits at 4 and 0 in that war. It could even be argued that it won three of those generations by a landslide against Nintendo in round one and then Xbox in rounds two and four....
After a disastrous year for Google Stadia which ended with the venture shuttering its first-party development efforts, many gamers are curious as to the fate of the few exclusive games planned for the streaming service. While it was a former exclusive to Google Stadia as a “First on Stadia” title, Lost Words: Beyond the Page will now be getting a release on other platforms. Developed by Sketchbook Games and published by Modus Games, Lost Words is an atmospheric narrative adventure that takes place within the main character’s diary entries, literally and metaphorically....
Thanks to Epic Games’ Fortnite, fans of the Battle Royale genre have a game that combines action-packed fights with the thrill of base-building mechanics. As a result, Fortnite separates itself from most Battle Royale games with its unique aesthetic and delightful creative charm. Moreover, Fortnite also allows its players to don quite a wide variety of fun cosmetics - this time including superhero costumes. In turn, fans who want to become the Caped Crusader or even the Clown Prince of Crime can become the Batman and the Joker, respectively....
Here are all of the locations where you can find the literature samples in Fortnite. As part of Fortnite’s week 2 challenges, you’ll have to obtain 4 different literature samples in Pleasant Park, Lazy Lake, or Retail Row. These samples can be found either on magazine racks or bookshelves and they’re well scattered throughout these locations. If you’re not sure where to look, our guide will help you. We have organized the location of each literature sample by POI so you can easily find them during a match....
Fortnite fans are in the midst of the 14 Days of Fortnite challenges, which give them a special prize for completing a unique challenge each day. The challenge for Christmas Day is to use seven Boogie Bombs or Presents, though some players may not know what the latter is or where to find either one of the items. Presents are a brand new item that was recently added to Fortnite, and can primarily be found in chests....
There’s no doubt that Fortnite Battle Royale Season 8 has been given a lot of new content for players to experience, with new map changes, a fresh vehicle, the new Flint-Knock Pistol, and more. Now, the video game developer Epic Games has decided to bring even more materials for fans of the free-to-play multiplayer shooter to try out, with the studio adding a new Limited Time Mode (LTM) called “Floor is Lava”....
