Although the MMO got off to a slow start, Final Fantasy XIV is still growing strong on PC and PS4 (sorry Xbox One users…)and has seem some incredible improvements with each major patch and expansion. The next substantial content update is all set to arrive, with the Stormbringer early access going live this morning and the full expansion launching on July 2. For many endgame players, that means it’s time to explore a new Job....
When entering into an MMO, most players ask the age-old question, “So, how do I get rich?” Final Fantasy 14 is one of the best MMORPGs on the market, but getting a hold of its Gil economy can be a challenge. In Final Fantasy 14, it is Gil that players use to buy goods from gear to furniture and weapons. Many players dream of saving up for their own in-game house, which is likely the biggest expense a player can face in the game....
During yesterday’s Nintendo Direct presentation, it was revealed that a slew of Final Fantasy games would be making their way to the Nintendo Switch. However, what wasn’t immediately apparent was that many of those same Final Fantasy titles would also be ported to the Xbox One, including the critically-acclaimed Final Fantasy 7. Right now, Xbox One owners can download Final Fantasy 15: Pocket Edition, which retells the story of Final Fantasy 15 in a bite-sized form....
The first installment of the Final Fantasy 7 remake was generally well-received, although fans of the original did criticize the changes to the story. Despite some criticism, Final Fantasy 7 has sold well and it seems that plenty of fans are looking forward to the next installment of the game, however, when it will be delivered is still unclear. The director of the game, Tetsuya Nomura, has now given insight into how the team is juggling expectations and planning for the next release....
When one talks about some of the greatest games in the Final Fantasy franchise, there are many who would take the eighth installment out of the equation. Fans cite everything from a disappointing story to convoluted gameplay mechanics as reasons for why Final Fantasy VIII turned out to be a disappointment. Still, there are a ton of people who have looked past these missteps and recognized the achievements of the game as well....
After facing several delays, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition finally has a new release date, as the game will be coming out on August 27. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles was originally released for the Nintendo GameCube in 2004, which was seen as a landmark event, as it was the first Final Fantasy game to be released on a Nintendo system since Squaresoft jumped ship to Sony at the start of the 32-bit era....
The Final Fantasy games, among a few other titles from Square Enix, are currently on sale for the Switch and 3DS eShops. Greysun Morales over at Twinfinite found these sale prices on Nintendo’s storefront. The sale will end on September 30 at 9 am PT. All prices are in USD. Final Fantasy VII - $7.99 Final Fantasy VIII Remastered - $9.99 Final Fantasy IX - $10.49 Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster - $24....
Noted YouTube content creators The Fine Brothers are in hot water with the site’s community after trying to register trademarks protecting their popular reaction video format. In recent years, some of the most popular channels on YouTube have transformed from hobbyist pursuits to major money-making ventures. Now, one notable pair of content creators have laid out a scheme that doesn’t seem too far off from the tactics of traditional mainstream media outlets — and fans aren’t happy....
To be the best warrior on the battlefield, gamers need to learn the basics of For Honor’s intricate combat. Learning how to parry is crucial to survive. Now that For Honor has officially released, gamers everywhere are quickly becoming acquainted with each faction in their bid to become some of the strongest warriors in the land. Every faction has multiple classes to choose from, and even those classes have various skills, armor, and aesthetic decisions to pick once gamers have found their favorites - it can be overwhelming at first, but the customization outlets in For Honor are an easy way for fans to distinguish themselves from other gamers playing the same class....
Fortnite’s season 6 week 8 challenges are now live, requiring players to accomplish everything from using a grappling hook to dancing in front of different fish trophies. The latter may cause some concern for players, as they are relatively small and hard to find. Luckily, Fortnite players only need to dance in front of seven of them, but there are 11 overall. Players may also want to note that each of the fish trophies are at a named location to ease the pain of searching....
Fortnite has given players plenty of skins to choose from as they rush around the map in the Battle Royale Mode or relax in the game’s Party Royale Mode. While there is a large variety of skins, dataminers have looked around inside the game and found a new skin that Epic Games will be bringing players. When playing Fortnite, there are a large variety of skins that players can wear. From DC Comic’s Aquaman to popular streamers who play the game on Twitch, players can don on their appearances as they build platforms and battle against opponents....
The new Fortnite season 9 week 8 challenges have arrived, and they require a lot from gamers who aim to complete the full circuit of challenges. Aside of standard battle-based challenges like dealing out 500 damage with assault rifles and applying 400 shields, gamers are also tasked with finding a certain amount of Fortbytes throughout season 9. The location of Fortbyte 11 is now a known quantity, so let’s get down to the details regarding how Fortnite fans can claim it for themselves....
Finally, Fortnite players can dive on into the previously-leaked Atlantis-esque point of interest and do some proper exploring of the new area. This new part of the Fortnite: Battle Royale Apollo map was officially revealed in-game on August 1st, but preceding this was a leak which suggested the existence of some Atlantean metropolis hiding beneath the whooshing waves of a whirlpool. It was hypothesized that this would be the home of Aquaman, who recently took up residence in the MMO as a character skin....
It’s all been leading to this – Galactus will finally make an appearance in Fortnite on December 1. All season we’ve been thrown Marvel character after Marvel character in anticipation of some big event. Epic Games finally offered a glimpse at this event, as you’ll be able to “Fight Galactus” this Tuesday at 4pm ET. The news was revealed in a short blog by Epic Games and followed up with numerous reminder tweets....
Earlier this week, some very committed fans of Fortnite Battle Royale dug into the game’s files and uncovered content that seemed to suggest that a competitive game mode is on the way. As fans began to speculate about what a ranked leaderboard could look like, developer Epic Games has lifted the lid on its plans to let players prove themselves as the best. Today, Epic Games announced Solo Showdown, a new game mode that is the latest Limited Time event to hit Fortnite Battle Royale....
SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off today made an unexpected jump to Nintendo Switch. However, unlike its free mobile and PC counterparts, you’ll need to drop $29.99 if you want to experience the burger-flipping action on Switch. Last year, Krusty Cook-Off managed to walk away with the Google Play “Users Choice Game of 2020” award. The popular game saw over 17 million pre-registrations and garnered a daily player count of over 2.2 million during its first week on mobile....
[UPDATE: Gun Media has addressed concerns about Dead Alliance. Read their comments about the project and how it impacts Friday the 13th.] The saying goes that all press is good press, but in the case of Friday the 13th: The Game, most of the buzz in the breaking news cycle has been less-than-pleasant. Fans of the survival horror title have rallied for developer Illfonic to address the many issues they’ve faced when playing - including functioning perks, disconnect troubles, and various glitches - and have voiced the need for an Xbox One patch to bring that version of the game up to speed with the others....
The holiday season has arrived, bearing next-generation consoles, high profile game releases, and of course, seasonally-themed television specials. Specifically, the G4 network appears to be kicking off its long-awaited return with a holiday reunion special featuring talent from the network’s glory days. G4TV was a staple of gaming culture throughout the mid to late 2000s, until the network was ultimately discontinued late in 2014. 2o2o has been rife with rumors of a comeback in 2021, with little hard information on the nature of the channel’s return....
The wheel has been broken, and Nieve of Nysö island has emerged as the queen of Game of Thrones designs within Animal Crossing: New Horizons. From awestriking reenactments to flawless cosplays, creator Nieve has gained notable recognition among her fellow islanders. Scene Recreations Nieve has recreated numerous scenes from episodes throughout all eight seasons. From early jaw-droppers like Daenerys Stormborn becoming the Mother of Dragons in season 1 episode 10 ‘Birth of Dragons....
By this point, no one should doubt that the impact of COVID-19 will force industries to adapt to a new normal on a global scale. In late 2019, Deloitte’s Digital media trends survey, the organization saw an upwards shift in the demand for media and entertainment (M&E) through purchases, subscriptions, and free options subsidized by ads, among other things. Yet in early 2020, the effects of a spreading pandemic made it clear that a second survey was needed to account for the unexpected necessity to stay home to flatten the curve....
