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This Game of Thrones review contains spoilers. Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 1 As the end draws nigh for each of us, it is said the world appears to shrink until there is nothing left. So too does that appear to be the case with gargantuan television extravaganzas. Once a universe of seeming infinite scope and complexity, the lands of Westeros and Essos took on a constantly expanding quality for the first five seasons of Game of Thrones—and they continue to grow larger still within the pages of George R....

This article contains spoilers for George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire book series. For readers of George R.R. Martin’s book series, “A Song of Ice and Fire,” it was the gasping disappointment heard around the internet. During the Game of Thrones Season 4 finale, Arya Stark makes the fateful decision to leave Westeros behind and pursue a potential new life in Braavos, and Ramin Djawadi’s music swelled as her ship disappeared into the great horizon....

Video game retailer GameStop reveals its plan for fulfilling customer pre-orders as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The company has had to close GameStop locations as they are not essential but this has left many fans wondering what will happen to the games that they have put down deposits on. In a post on the GameStop site, the retailer laid out two plans for fulfilling orders if a store is closed or if a store is open....

It’s common for GameStop to hold special limited time sales during selection weekends throughout the year, such as during Tax Refund season. However for the major retailer’s next promotion, it’s offering big discounts for anyone who’s a part of the Powerup Rewards program, which is an annual subscription offering both a discount on used games and accessories, and an increased value for trade-ins of said products. This Saturday (May 18th), GameStop is holding its annual “Pro Day” Sale, with select deals for games, consoles, and accessories, exclusive to Powerup Rewards members....

Many may have missed out on getting a pre-order in for the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X, but all hope isn’t lost just yet. As part of its Black Friday deals flyer, GameStop has confirmed that it will have stock of both next-generation consoles available on this retail holiday…with one caveat. Both devices will only be available in-store with the expected “limited availability” descriptor attached. “GameStop will also have limited stock, in-store only, of the new PS5 and Xbox X|S consoles available for purchase on Black Friday, while supplies last,” reads a press release from the company....

You’ve most likely seen piranhas in films as packs of deadly, carnivorous fish that can shave the meat off a chicken bone with their teeth. Those beady eyes and pointy little mouths make these fish look like extraterrestrial terrors. It’s really no wonder why they were the star of a Jaws-esque horror film series and in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, it’s not much different - in fact, it might be just as creepy....

Though this year’s Games Developers Conference (GDC) was held entirely online due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, plans have been laid out for a more relatively normal event next year. In an official statement, GDC staff revealed that GDC 2021 will be held as a hybrid event that will physically take place in San Francisco with the option to attend virtually. GDC 2021 will take place from Monday, July 19th through to Friday, July 23rd 2021 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, which has held the conference since 2009....

Martin also forged Pitchford’s wife Kristy’s name onto multiple business and personal checks totaling more than $73,000, which were then used to pay for multiple art pieces designed by one of his friends. The Pitchford’s eventually received notice that they didn’t have enough money to make payroll for Kristy’s Nerdvana business, which prompted them to contact Martin, who had stopped working for them in 2016 to pursue a career in interior design....

With even more Genshin Impact characters to pull for now releasing, ensuring you get every free primogem and wish is now more important than ever. Some newer players still think that you have to buy pulls, while older players are missing out on some of their chances to win an extra wish. There are tons of ways to try and get a five-star character for free, as long as fans are willing to put in a bit more work to earn it....

After thousands of requests from the community, Genshin Impact is finally getting controller support on iOS. Starting with Version 1.3 in February, you’ll be able to use your favorite gamepad with Genshin Impact. “The developers have heard your cries,” reads Mihoyo’s latest Developers Discussion bulletin. “From Version 1.3 onwards, devices that have had their operating systems upgraded to iOS 14 or higher will now support the Xbox Wireless Controller (Bluetooth Version), Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, PlayStation DualShock 4 Wireless Controller, and iOS-specialized Bluetooth controllers (partial support)!...

Debuting back in 2005, the God of War games have been some of the biggest gaming successes of the 21st Century. Delivering large-scale balanced action and compelling stories, the games have become a flagship franchise for the PlayStation brand and since its announcement back at E3 is 2016, the latest installment has enjoyed much positive buzz. Of course these games aren’t perfect, with lead character Kratos’s one-note personality often meeting criticism, but it looks as though that is going to change....

Godfall is not a “game as a service” and will not have any microtransactions, according to the game’s producer. We’ve come to expect microtransactions in games these days, but there is the occasional exception of a game that doesn’t try to nickel and dime its players. Godfall is aiming to be one of those exceptions. “We don’t consider the game a service,” Godfall Technical Producer Richard Heyne told Arekkz in a brand new interview....

For those looking to complete the Shadowbringers expansion content for Final Fantasy 14, they might find that they hit a little snag in the main scenario when it comes to the “City of the Ancients” quest. Unfortunately, this is one of the rare occasions where the game doesn’t give you much direction as to how to complete the quest. However, fear not — we have a complete walkthrough of the quest below so you can finish it in no time, without all that nonsense of running around for ages trying to figure out where to go....

NomuraSomeone has apparently recorded and translated a behind-closed-doors discussion by Kitase, Hamaguchi, and Nomura, who are the key people working on the Final Fantasy 7 Remake, at the Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Exhibition in Japan in January of this year. The conversation reveals some details about the mysterious Final Fantasy 7 Remake, including a possible release window for the game, as well a when we can expect to hear more about the game....

With no news of an official Final Fantasy 8 remake on the horizon, one fan has taken matters into their own hands. Computer graphics artist CG_YasinSafak posted a photorealistic model of Dr. Kadowaki’s Infirmary, giving fellow fans a glimpse at what a modern Final Fantasy 8 title might look like. CG_YasinSafak shared their personal project with the Qhimm community, a forum dedicated to celebrating the iconic Final Fantasy series. Inspired by their love for Final Fantasy 8, CG_YasinSafak began modeling locations found throughout the series....

Minions are one of many collectible treasures in Final Fantasy XIV. Basically, they are little creatures that follow you around. They range from cute and cuddly animals to little robots. They can be found in dungeons, traded for, and even received through retainers completing ventures. They are a bit like status symbols, but a lot of them are just loved for their adorable designs. Players love to collect them and its hard to choose just one to follow your character around....

In many games, particularly role-playing games, few things are more important than an iconic weapon. From Cloud’s Buster Sword to Geralt’s dual blades, weapons are often a part of what makes a character just purely cool. This goes beyond practicality; the Squall’s Gunblade, for instance, is a terrible weapon for practical use, but is cool as heck. A good weapon has a mix of practical use and a cool aesthetic....

Gold farming is an inevitable part of online gaming. Not everybody has the time or desire to farm the gold necessary for repairs, equipment, potions, and other in-game products in games like World of Warcraft, and choose to purchase in-game currency with real money to get a leg up despite it typically being against the terms of service. Gold Farming Has Real Repercussions It doesn’t sound all that terrible in theory, but purchasing gold gained through gold farming can have disastrous consequences on a game’s economy....

If there’s one thing I’m a sucker for, it’s gaming mats that I can place both my keyboard and mouse on without fear of accidentally moving my mouse off of the pad. A soft, waterproof kind of liner is always preferred over a cold, hard, and slippery normal desktop surface. It’s probably related to the fact that I prefer carpet over hardwood flooring. I’ve historically purchased cheaper mats because they are easy enough to replace....

Second Dinner - the small game studio founded by former Hearthstone director, Ben Brode, and four other former members of Blizzard Entertainment - has only existed for less than a year, but the studio is currently working on a major project that should excite plenty of gamers and comic book fans. It was announced earlier this week, that the ambitious new studio’s first game will be in partnership with Marvel. The project is also fully-funded, with Second Dinner receiving financial backing from the Chinese internet group, NetEase....