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In the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, players once again play through Cloud Strife’s epic journey to save the world. On the way, they will encounter many events faithful to the original game in modern graphics. One of these memorable scenes is rather infamous in nature as Cloud dresses up for a night on the town and fans will be glad to hear it returns in all its glory. In Chapter 9: The Town That Never Sleeps, the group needs to find a way to get to Don Corneo, the crimelord in Wall Market, and interrogate him about the Shinra Company’s next move....

Minigames have always played an important part in the Final Fantasy series and the same is true of Final Fantasy VII. Due to the remake only covering the Midgar section of the original, however, the development team had to introduce a few new ones in order to make up the numbers. While the squats minigame makes a return, the challenging pull-ups minigame is a new addition, as too is Darts....

Though I’ve been following Forspoken pretty closely these last few months, I’d be lying if I told you I had a great idea of what, exactly, the game was aside from the latest RPG from legendary RPG publisher, Square Enix. That’s part of the reason why I was so excited to play the game for a few hours at a recent press preview event. I was sure that I would come away from that event with a little better idea of what the game is and what to make of it....

As a general rule, there’s a lot going on in Fortnite at any one time. Right now, players are scrambling to get the Predator skin while they can, but that’s not all that’s worth noting. A recent change in Fortnite re-introduced an old game mode making a triumphant return: The Floor is Lava. This mode was first introduced in 2019 and is exactly what it says on the tin: no main solid land mass, just lava and some places that aren’t....

Those looking forward to news about upcoming titles should get ready for Future Games Show. GamesRadar has revealed that the digital gaming event Future Games Show will be back this year and sooner than expected. As gaming news increasingly goes online for reveals, various sites and publishers have created their own shows. Though Future Games Show is a relatively new addition, it has managed to establish itself as a consistent celebration....

A distribution event for a Galarica Wreath in Pokemon Sword & Shield has been postponed, due to a prominent tournament being delayed in South Korea. Pokemon Sword & Shield introduced Galarian forms, which were alternate versions of existing Pokemon that evolved differently. The Slowpoke line received three Galarian forms in the Expansion Pass for Pokemon Sword & Shield. Galarian Slowpoke has golden patterns on its body, Galarian Slowbro has a Pokemon clamped onto its arm, and Galarian Slowking looks like Darth Vader....

The discussion about whether or not video game loot boxes should be classed as gambling continues to rage on. Government bodies are now beginning to weigh in on the debate with politicians from around the world getting involved, and authorities launching their own investigations into the matter. But as politicians and fans continue to have that conversation, the games industry has now taken a major step towards self-regulation. If successful, the industry would be able to keep its business models in check without government intervention....

It looks like the party might finally be coming to a halt. Major online stock trading platforms have pulled the rug out from under GameStop’s stock price, restricting transactions so that GME can only be sold, and not purchased. GameStop’s stock price initially rose from yesterday’s close of $346.37 to almost hit $470. However, online trading platform Robinhood and Interactive Brokers announced restrictions on the sale of GameStop, AMC, and several other stocks that have become the target of organized buying thanks to social media platforms like Reddit....

Collecting Primogems to get good Wish rolls for characters and weapons is a normal part of the gacha system in Genshin Impact. While it can take some time to get them through normal gameplay, a new promo code has been revealed for those wanting some free Primogems. This code will give Genshin Impact players 30 Primogems when entered on the official website. It can only be redeemed once per account, and will likely only be around for a limited time before expiring....

Let’s be honest – it’s rare for any product to live up to its marketing hype. Whether you’re watching a trailer for an upcoming game or buying a cheeseburger from McDonald’s, reality is often much less impressive than advertised. Genshin Impact isn’t any different, a fact supported by a hilarious new comparison video for the Lantern Rite event. The Lantern Rite event is offering up a bunch of fun shenanigans in Liyue Harbor, which has been decked out in Lunar New Year regalia....

Rather than taking the traditional route and having Jin level up by gaining experience points in Ghost of Tsushima, Sucker Punch decided to use a more thematic system for gaining power. When you complete specific actions, your Legend will grow which, in turn, will grant you Technique Points you can use to purchase new skills and techniques. Naturally, that makes increasing your Legend very important. There are four primary ways you’ll want to focus on when trying to boost your Legend....

When people think of modern games in Medieval Japan, gamers might remember FromSoftware’s Sekiro, Team Ninja’s Nioh, or more recently, Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima. Interestingly, all three games share a flair for technique, timing, and skill. Moreover, the recent release of Ghost of Tsushima had gamers compare it to Sekiro given their similar setting, unique narratives, and interesting characters. In fact, both Tsushima and Sekiro’s protagonists Jin Sakai and Wolf possess great swordsmanship with prowess in stealth....

About a couple of months ago, the video game publisher and developer Ubisoft reiterated the existence of Ghost Recon: Wildlands’ PvP mode known as Ghost War, announcing that it would be available as a free download sometime this fall. Today, the company has decided to unveil the release date for the forthcoming game mode as October 10, 2017, which is about two weeks away from now before fans can hop into some 4v4 action....

Our quick take Google Chromecast with Google TV - 4.5 / 5 Design HDMI dongle dimensions: 162 x 61 x 12.5mm Colours: Snow, Sunrise, Sky Voice remote included Power: USB Type-C Setup and getting connected Can control connected TV and sound systems Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4 / 5GHz) Google Home app required Ethernet is optional TV functions and recommendations Google TV interface Majority of streaming apps Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos support Parental controls Google Assistant, casting and the Android ecosystem Voice control and searching Can cast services Access to apps and casting services Bluetooth accessories To recap It was previously hard to recommend getting a Chromecast for TV, but this product - thanks to its remote control and user interface - is a much more complete offering....

Gotham Knights plans to introduce a new take on Batman’s many sidekicks that sees them team up against the forces of evil in Gotham. Players will be able to put themselves in the boots of Nightwing, Batgirl, Red Hood, and Tim Drake’s Robin, in an RPG experience that will blend elements of co-op gameplay. Although there are a couple of similarities to the Batman Arkham titles, this game will be providing a completely original story that is separate from that series....

Given the film is fast approaching $300M domestic it’s safe say most people have seen Guardians of the Galaxy, the latest blockbuster success from Marvel Studios, by now. And even if they haven’t, people have likely seen some form of Guardians of the Galaxy promotion in one form or another: either through a mobile tie-in or an Ice Bucket Challenge or some other form of offbeat marketing. Today, what we have for you isn’t an official tie-in, nor is it an overt piece of Guardians of the Galaxy promotion....

While FIFA 21 is already available on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch (though that last one isn’t very popular), a lot of players’ eyes are on the upcoming next-gen versions for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. So, with those versions of FIFA 21 set to release next week, EA has provided a comprehensive list of all the features and technical upgrades fans can expect from them (as a reminder, cross-play isn’t one of them)....

FIFA 18 is an incredibly popular game and it has millions of players all around the world. But not everyone who plays FIFA 18 is fully satisfied with the soccer sim and thousands are now staging a boycott to make their frustrations known. “Many [FIFA 18 players] are very frustrated with the way the game has progressed over the past few months,” explains a petition on Change.org. One of these problems is that FIFA 18 now feels more like FIFA 17....

Nintendo has announced a new update event for its free-to-play RPG Fire Emblem Heroes. Entitled “Bridal Blessings,” the upcoming event centers around the addition of four special heroes and kicks off on May 30. That day, Fire Emblem Heroes players will be introduced to a handful of never-before-seen female characters, explore a new Paralogue Chapter, and venture through new Special Quests. The event is set to last two weeks, wrapping on June 13....

Tabletop wargaming can be a deep and satisfying hobby, but for those taking their first steps, it can be a minefield. Entering a hobby store for the first time can feel a bit overwhelming, especially when we consider the sheer amount of products available. But truth be told, once you have chosen a game you don’t need much to get started. Here are our five essential tools wargamers need to start playing (in addition to the rulebook and minis of course)....